BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Pete Carlson's Golf & Tennis - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Pete Carlson's Golf & Tennis X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Pete Carlson's Golf & Tennis REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20180311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20181104T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200411T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200411T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005358 CREATED:20200229T201229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200229T203011Z UID:9041-1586631600-1586638800@petecarlsonsgolf.com SUMMARY:Tamir Hendelman & Rickey Woodard Duo DESCRIPTION: URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/tierney-sutton-tamir-hendelman-duo/ LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States CATEGORIES:jazz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/tamir-rickey-event-img.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200404T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200404T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005358 CREATED:20200229T200713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200229T202651Z UID:9039-1586026800-1586034000@petecarlsonsgolf.com SUMMARY:The Mark Masters Ensemble DESCRIPTION:Celebrates The Music Of Dizzy Gillespie URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/the-mark-masters-ensemble/ LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States CATEGORIES:jazz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/mark-masters-event-img.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200330T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200330T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005358 CREATED:20200229T200531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200229T202637Z UID:9034-1585594800-1585602000@petecarlsonsgolf.com SUMMARY:The Bill Holman Big Band DESCRIPTION: URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/the-bill-holman-big-band/ LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States CATEGORIES:jazz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/billholman-event-img.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200321T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200321T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005358 CREATED:20200113T222042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200229T200211Z UID:7943-1584817200-1584824400@petecarlsonsgolf.com SUMMARY:The Ernie Watts Quartet DESCRIPTION: URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/the-ernie-watts-quartet-2/ LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States CATEGORIES:jazz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ernie-watts-event-img.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200314T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200314T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005358 CREATED:20200113T214554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200311T192341Z UID:7940-1584212400-1584219600@petecarlsonsgolf.com SUMMARY:The Andy Martin Quintet DESCRIPTION:The Andy Martin Quintet will perform the music of the great trombone duo\, J.J. Johnson and Kai Winding (J & K.)\, with Andy Martin and Francisco Torres on trombones\, Tom Ranier on piano\, Trey Henry on bass\, and Ray Brinker on drums.  Andy Martin is the paramount trombonist in L.A.\, first call for live performances\, prestigious award events\, studio recordings\, motion picture soundtracks\, live and recorded T.V. shows\, and live theatre. Andy has recorded 12 CDs as a leader/co-leader\, played on over 300 recordings\, played on over 150 motion picture soundtracks\, and has collaborated with top jazz artists like Carl Fontana\, Pete Christlieb\, Bobby Shew\, Eric Marienthal\, Stanley Turrentine\, Horace Silver\, and the big bands of Vic Lewis\, Gordon Goodwin\, Tom Kubis\, Bill Holman\, Jack Sheldon\, Louis Bellson\, Quincy Jones\, Matt Cattingub\, Bob Curnow\, Patrick Williams\, Sammy Nestico\, Frank Capp\, and many others.  Andy has recorded with pop artists like The Pussy Cat Dolls\, Coldplay\, Michael Buble\, performed on Dancing With The Stars\, American Idol\, Family Guy\, American Dad\, King Of The Hill\, at the Grammys\, the Emmys\, the Academy Awards\, the Golden Globes\, and the Screen Actors Guild Awards.  Andy has influenced countless young musicians\, and has been a guest artist and clinician at many colleges and universities.  Andy currently teaches jazz trombone at U.S.C. Thornton School Of Music.  Andy has over 325 Film and T.V. credits\, and plays Yamaha instruments. \nTrombonist Francisco Torres is a composer\, arranger\, and music director for the Grammy Award Winning Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band.  Francisco is a member of the big bands of Gordon Goodwin\, John Beasley\, and Clare Fischer.  Francisco has performed on 3 Grammy award winning albums and on 5 Grammy and Latin Grammy nominated albums.  As a sideman\, Francisco has recorded with dozens of diverse bands and musicians\, recorded several motion picture soundtracks\, played on live T.V. and award shows\, worked with most of L.A.’s best big bands\, and many great Latin music artists.  Francisco has directed high school all-star bands\, and has been commissioned by high schools\, colleges\, and universities.  With Jose Rizo\, Francisco created and conceived the Jazz On The Latin Side All-Stars\, an ensemble of L.A.’s best latin jazz musicians. Francisco currently teaches at The Bob Cole Conservatory at Cal State University\, Long Beach. \nPianist/Clarinetist Tom Ranier is a long time L.A. based studio and jazz musician\, composer and arranger.  Tom has worked with great artists like Dave Pike\, Rod McKuen\, Carmen McRae\, Joey Bishop\, Helen Reddy\, Donna Summer\, Milt Jackson\, Ray Brown\, John Heard\, Sherman Ferguson\, Pete Christlieb\, Terry Gibbs\, Buddy DeFranco\, George Coleman\, Lew Tabackin\, Lanny Morgan\, Pat Senatore\, Roger Neumann\, Gabe Baltazar\, Tom Talbert\, Harvey Mason\, Paul Kreibich\, Frank Rosolino\, Tony Bennett\, Peter Donald\, Abe Laboriel\, Frank Capp\, Rickey Woodard\, Chuck Berghofer\, Bob Cooper\, Carl Saunders\, and many others.  Tom has worked on numerous T.V. shows and film soundtracks\, including for Dancing With The Stars\, The Simpsons\, Disney\, CBS\, the Grammys\, the Emmys\, the Golden Globes\, and winning media and soundtracks for Barbra Streisand\, Shelly Bassey\, Michael Feinstein\, Christina Aguilera\, Joe Pass\, Placido Domingo\, Natalie Cole\, and many others.  Tom’s approach as a pianist and jazz artist is a mix of Bud Powell’s complexities\, Oscar Peterson’s bravura\, blueness and ardent swing\, Bill Evans’ chordal brilliance and exploratory harmonies\, and Chick Corea’s intricate and beautiful melodies.  The influence of Benny Goodman and Charlie Parker is in Tom’s playing and improvisation allows Tom to express what is deep within himself.  Studio work keeps Tom’s playing fresh\, and he feels working on different projects with different composers helps to broaden his scope\, and makes him a better musician.  Tom has taught music at Fullerton College\, and at U.C.L.A. with guitar great\, Kenny Burrell.  Tom has recorded 4 CDs as a leader\, played on many recording dates as a sideman\, and authored a book\, entitled\, “Piano In The Rhythm”.  Award winning bassist\, Trey Henry\, is a composer\, producer\, and arranger who has appeared on over 200 recordings\, on countless jingles\, and on dozens of T.V. shows and motion pictures.  Trey has collaborated with \nwith 100’s of world class artists in both live and studio productions.  Trey has worked with The L.A. Philharmonic\, The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra\, the big bands of Bill Holman\, Bob Florence\, Gerald Wilson\, at the Academys\, the Emmys\, American Idol\, Dancing With The Stars\, Airto and Flora Purim\, and everyone from Henry Mancini to Johnny Cash\, Linda Ronstadt to Quincy Jones\, Ray Charles to Maynard Ferguson\, and Natalie Cole to Michel Legrand.  Trey has been a 25 year member of Tierney Sutton’s Band with Christian Jacob and Ray Brinker\, and together have recorded 11 CDs and received 6 Grammy nominations. \nDrummer Ray Brinker studied\, graduated\, and performed at North Texas State University with the famed Grammy nominated One O’Clock Jazz Lab Band.  Ray has worked with Maynard Ferguson\, is a 25 year founding member of The Tierney Sutton Band\, which has received 6 Grammy nominations\, and is a member of Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band.  Ray has worked with dozens of top music artists and recorded on Ray Charles’ 8-time Grammy Award winning Album of the Year\, “Genius Loves Company”.  Ray has over a dozen T.V./Film credits\, and with The Tierney Sutton Band\, co-wrote\, arranged\, and performed the score for Clint Eastwood’s film “Sully”. URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/the-andy-martin-quintet-2/ LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States CATEGORIES:jazz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/andy-martin-event-img.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200307T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200307T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005358 CREATED:20200113T214357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200307T203911Z UID:7938-1583607600-1583614800@petecarlsonsgolf.com SUMMARY:The Russell Malone Quartet DESCRIPTION:Talented jazz guitarist\, Russell Malone\, leads a high powered quartet that includes Ross Margitza on piano\, Mike Gurrola on bass\, and Roy McCurdy on drums. \n Russell Malone is a versatile performer who excels in both hard-swinging and mellow musical contexts. Malone was self- taught\, beginning to play the guitar at the age of 4. Influenced by B.B. King\, The Dixie Hummingbirds\, George Benson\, Benny Goodman\, Charlie Christian\, and Wes Montgomery\, Malone plays with a clean attack\, and fluid\, lyrical style. Malone has worked with Jimmy Smith\, Harry Connick Jr.\, Diana Krall\, Benny Green\, Ron Carter\, Roy Hargrove\, Dianne Reeves\, Kenny Barron\, Branford and Wynton Marsalis\, Jack McDuff\, Mulgrew Miller\, Eddie Vinson\, Bobby Hutcherson\, Dr. Lonnie Smith\, Hank Jones\, Bill Frisell\, Sonny Rollins\, Ray Brown\, David Sanborn\, Terrell Stafford\, Christian McBride\, Gary Bartz\, Jimmy Cobb\, and many others. Malone has recorded 18 CDs as a leader\, recorded over 70 CDs as a sideman\, and has 360 music credits. \n Pianist Ross Margitza is a composer\, arranger\, educator\, and trumpeter who first started playing the piano at the age of 6. Oscar Peterson’s recording of West Side Story influenced Ross to become a jazz musician\, and he went on to earn music degrees from Michigan State\, Northern Illinois University\, and University of Texas/Austin. Ross has worked with Jon Faddis\, Phil Woods\, Gerald Wilson\, Patti Austin\, Rodney Whitaker\, Wess Anderson\, Antonio Hart\, Lynn Roberts\, Christian McBride\, Glenn Miller\, and Tommy Dorsey. Ross is Director of Instrumental Music at Flintridge Prepratory School\, and works with the Kevin Kanner and Mark Stevens Trios. \n Bassist Mike Gurrola is known for his solid technique\, attentive musicianship\, and strong passion and love for blues and swing. Mike is a protege of bassist Ray Brown and has been mentored by bassist John Clayton. Mike has worked with Eric Reed\, Benny Green\, Jeff Hamilton\, Houston Person\, Mary Stallings\, Larry Goldings\, Ralph Moore\, Harry Allen\, Willie Jones 111\, Jane Monheit\, Kenny Burrell\, Roy McCurdy\, and many of L.A.’s best jazz artists. Mike has won awards and competitions at The Berklee School Of Music and Monterey Jazz Festivals\, and has played at The North Sea Jazz Festival and The Kennedy Center. Mike received LACHSA’s Ist Ray Brown Scholarship\, and has also studied at The Colburn School Of Music. \n Drummer Roy McCurdy was a member of Cannonball Adderley’s Quintet for 11 years\, and worked with The Mangione Brothers\, Bobby Timmons\, Betty Carter\, Sonny Rollins\, Coleman Hawkins\, Roy Eldridge\, Eddie Vinson\, and The Art Farmer-Benny Golson Jazztet. Roy was influenced by Louie Bellson\, Shelley Manne\, Sam Woodyard\, Buddy Rich\, Papa Jo Jones\, Philly Joe Jones\, Duke Ellington\, Jimmy Lunceford\, and Lionel Hampton. Roy has performed/recorded with Count Basie\, Wes Montgomery\, Ella Fitzgerald\, Sarah Vaughn\, Carmen McRae\, Joe Williams\, Herbie Hancock\, Oscar Peterson\, Bud Powell\, Art Pepper\, Blood\, Sweat\, and Tears\,\n Pete Jolly\, Ray Reed\, Tom Talbert\, and many others. Roy performed on the 1983 Classic recording\, Jackson\, Johnson\, Brown\, and Company\, studied at Eastman School Of Music\, and has taught jazz studies at U.S.C.\, and The Pasadena Conservatory Of Music. Roy appeared on 25 recordings with The Adderley Brothers\, 20 as a sideman\, and has over 250 music credits. Roy McCurdy’s musical strength has earned him the name The Dominator. Roy has been at the top of the jazz scene since the 1960’s. URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/the-russell-malone-quartet/ LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States CATEGORIES:jazz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/russell-malone-event-img.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200229T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200229T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005358 CREATED:20200113T214133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200226T181117Z UID:7936-1583002800-1583010000@petecarlsonsgolf.com SUMMARY:Vocalist Jackie Ryan with the Tamir Hendelman Trio DESCRIPTION:Outstanding vocalist Jackie Ryan will perform with the extraordinary pianist Tamir Hendelmen and his talented trio. On bass is the talented Alex Frank\, and on drums is the talented Dean Koba. \n Jackie Ryan’s style and singing is influenced by the great Sarah Vaughn\, Carmen McRae\, and Diana Krall. Jackie performs a diverse repertoire of blues\, gospel\, jazz gems\, love songs\, Spanish ballads\, standards\, classics and sambas with beauty\, grace\, sensitivity\, and depth that gives her audiences a thrilling experience. Virtuoso pianist Tamir Hendelmen is a flawless player and amazing soloist with incredible technique who who interacts wonderfully with his stellar bass mate\, Alex Frank\, and drum mate\, Dean Koba. This concert will showcase the abilities of 4 world class musicians in a listener friendly\, intimate setting. \nJackie Ryan is one of the outstanding jazz vocalists of her generation\, adopting some of the dexeterous sass of Sarah Vaughn\, the instinctive smarts of Carmen McRae\, and the scintillating verve of Diana Krall. Jackie is an extraordinary\, world class talent that is extravagantly gifted\, who sings emotionally and stylistically with astonishing range. Jackie sings from the heart\, and is a true jazz original who interprets songs with a sensational passion. Jackie has recorded 7 CDs as a leader and has recorded/performed with John and Gerald Clayton\, Cyrus Chesnut\, Eric Alexander\, Jeremy Pelt\, Carl Allen\, Ray Drummond\, Romero Lubambo\, Red Holloway\, Tamir Hendelman\, Jeff Hamilton\, Toots Thielemans\, Clark Terry\, Buddy DeFranco\, Ernie Watts\, Harry Allen\, Scott Hamilton\, Amina Figarova\, Mike Wofford\, Jon Mayer\, Larry Vucovich\, Barry Harris\, Bill Cunliffe\, Shelley Berg\, Benny Green\, Terry Gibbs\, Emil Richards\, Jon Hendricks\, Obed Calvaire\, Rickey Woodard\, Gilbert Castellanos and Graham Dechter. Jackie has been a featured guest artist on NPR\, Voice Of America\, Primetime A&E\, CNN TV En Espanol\, and has performed at venues and festivals in the U.S. and all over the world. Born of Mexican\, Irish\, French\, and Spanish descent\, Jackie sings in Spanish\, English\, and Portuguese and her style echoes the influence of musical greats Duke Ellington\, Billie Holliday\, Abbey Lincoln\, Peggy Lee\, Ella Fitzgerald\, Lena Horne\, Shelly Horn\, and Betty Carter . \n Award winning pianist Tamir Hendelman has performed with Jeff Hamilton\, The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra\, Harry Allen\, Teddy Edwards\, Warren Vache\, Houston Person\, The Clayton Brothers\, Nick Brignola\, Phil Upchurch\, Rickey Woodard\, Barbara Morrison\, Tierney Sutton\, Bill Holman\, Julia Mignes\, Roberta Gambarini\, John Pizzarelli\, Gladys Knight\, Diana Krall\, Jackie Ryan\, Janis Mann\, Natalie Cole\, and Barbra Streisand. \n Tamir began studying the keyboard at the age of 6 in Tel Aviv\, moved to the U.S. at the age of 12\, won the Yamaha Keyboard Competition at the age of 14\, and soon after performed in Japan and at The Kennedy Center. Tamir studied at The Tanglewood Institute\, received a music degree from Eastman School Of Music\, and became the youngest musical director for The Lovewell Institute\, a National Arts Education Non-Profit Organization. Tamir is an in-demand pianist and arranger\, has toured the U.S. and Internationally\, has received awards from ASCAP and The Foundation For The Advancement In The Arts\, and was a guest soloist for The Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra. Tamir has been a member of The Jeff Hamilton Trio since 2000\, and The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra since 2001. That same year\, Tamir performed the premier of John Clayton’s New Orchestration of Oscar Peterson’s Canadiana Suite at The Hollywood Bowl. With his own trio\, Tamir explores standards\, Brazilian music\, blues\, and his Israeli roots. Tamir is a Resonance Record artist\, and his playing is sensitive\, introspective\, captivating\, wonderful\, creative\, exhilarating\, thoughtful\, full of content and intensity\, and dynamically swings with strength. Tamir is hard swinging like Oscar Peterson and Benny Green\, versatile\, a warm improviser\, and executes the most difficult music patterns with a light touch. Tamir is masterful at fast paced tunes\, and is able to shift directions and tempos in a moment with ease. Tamir has recorded 2 CDs as a leader\, and has nearly 170 music credits. Tamir teaches jazz keyboards at U.C.L.A.’s Herb Alpert School Of Music. \n Bassist Alex Frank is an arranger and composer who studied with Peter Dominguez and Eddie Gomez and graduated from Oberlin Conservatory Of Music in 2010. Alex is active in the L.A. music scene\, recording with with Fiona Apple\, Miley Cyrus\, and Jeff Goldblum. Alex has performed on The Jimmy Kimmel and James Corden T.V. Shows\, and together with musicians Graham Dechter and Ryan Shaw\, formed the group\, The Lineage Trio\, dedicated to their musical heroes\, Ray Brown\, Barney Kessel\, and Shelley Manne. Alex has performed/recorded with Tamir Hendelman\, Bruce Forman\, Bill Holman\, and played with Patrick Williams\, the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra\, Johnny Mandel\, and in Clint Eastwood’s film\, “Jersey Boys”. Quincy Jones compares Alex to bassist Ray Brown. Alex is a Grammy Recording Academy voting member\, a finalist in The 23rd Annual U.S.A. Song Competition\, wrote The Official Anthem for Atlantic City\, was the musical director for “Sinatra 100 At The Grove”\, featuring George Benson and Jane Monheit\, and in 2014\, with Bruce Forman’s band “Cowbop”\, was inducted into the Texas Western Swing Hall Of Fame. In 2013\, Alex was runner-up in The International Society Of Bassists Jazz Competition\, and has recorded with Bill Cunliffe\, Renee Olstead\, Landau Murphy\, Jr. \n Spencer Day\, Jane Monheit\, Till Bronner\, Gina Saputo\, Peter Erskine\, Dave Damiani\, Inara George\, Matt Forbes\, Anna Calvi\, Ty Taylor\, Richard Shelton\, and Nas. Alex has worked with Molly Ringwald\, Bobby Rydell\, Macy Gray\, Joe Piscopo\, Kenny Burrell\, Barbara Morrison\, Benny Golson\, Tierney Sutton\, Sal Valentinetti\, Cassandra Wilson\, and Matthew Morrison. Alex is a member of the group\, “Too Marvelous For Words”\, with Emmy winner Keith David\, paying tribute to the music of Nat King Cole. Alex has studied with Marcus Belgrave\, Gary Bartz\, Robin Eubanks\, Billy Hart\, Wendell Logan\, John Clayton\, and David Allen Moore of the L.A. Philharmonic. Alex has appeared on over 50 recordings\, live performances\, film soundtracks\, and T.V. and radio shows combined. \n Drummer Dean Koba has played in the L.A. Jazz scene and around the country for nearly 30 years\, and has played in The Disneyland Band for 27 years. Dean teaches music at Long Beach City\, Mt. San Antonio\, and El Camino Colleges. Dean is an in-demand drummer who is engaging\, energetic\, imaginative\, and spontaneous\, and has worked with the trios of Tamir Handelman\, Greg Reitan\, and Barry Zweig. Dean received his music degree from Northwestern University\, and a Masters degree in Jazz Studies at U.S.C.\, where he studied with drumming greats Joe La Barbara\, Gregg Field\, and Jeff Hamilton. Dean has performed/recorded with The Acoustic Jazz Quartet\, Kei Akagi\, Benny Bailey\, Sheryl Bailey\, Shelley Berg\, Chuck Berghofer\, Jeff Berlin\, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy\, Carmen Bradford\, The Clayton Brothers\, Cecilia Coleman\, Bill Cunliffe\, Dee Daniels\, Dena DeRose\, Madeline Eastman\, Jamie Findlay\, Gary Foster\, Clay Jenkins\, Danny Grissett\, Roberta Gambarini\, Kathy Segal-Garcia\, Grant Geisman\, Fareed Haque\, Tamir Hendelman\, Red Holloway\, Larry Koonse\, Kathy Kosins\, Kristen Korb\, Christoph Luty\, Bill Mays\, Walter Norris\, Makoto Ozone\, John Proulx\, Haley Reinhard\, Tom Ranier\, Greg Reitan\, Jackie Ryan\, Riner Scivally\, Bud Shank\, Bob Sheppard\, Dave Sills\, Hewlett Smith\, Tierney Sutton\, Bill Watrous\, Michele Weir\, and Barry Zweig. Dean has appeared on 24 recordings. URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/vocalist-jackie-ryan-with-the-tamir-hendelman-trio/ LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States CATEGORIES:jazz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200222T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200222T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005358 CREATED:20200113T213400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200219T172223Z UID:7934-1582398000-1582405200@petecarlsonsgolf.com SUMMARY:The Bill Cunliffe Sextet DESCRIPTION:Grammy award winning pianist Bill Cunliffe and his talented sextet will perform the music of George Shearing on the Latin side with an all-star line-up that includes Brandon Fields on saxophone\, Andy Martin on trombone\, Oscar Cartaya on bass\, Nick Mancini on vibes\, and Dick Weller on drums. \nBill Cunliffe is a Grammy award winning jazz pianist\, multi-band leader\, arranger\, composer\, and winner of The 1989 Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Piano Competition. Bill has authored 5 jazz educational books\, teaches at Cal State University\, Fullerton\, and has been active on the jazz scene for over 40 years. Originally from Massachusetts\, Bill grew up on classical and jazz oriented music as well as playing in rock and roll bands. Bill was drawn to hip harmonies and melodies from the music of the 1960’s and 1970’s from performers like The 5th Dimension\, Burt Bacharach\, and Herb Alpert. \nBill graduated from Phillips Academy in 1974\, attended Wesleyan University\, and listening to Oscar Peterson made him a jazz player overnight. Bill went on to study with pianist Mary Lou Williams and graduated from Duke University\, and later received a masters degree at Eastman School of Music. From there Bill taught at Central State University in Ohio\, and eventually went on the road with The Buddy Rich Big Band where he worked with Frank Sinatra. Bill also was the house pianist at The Greenwich Tavern in Cincinnati where he worked with jazz musicians Woody Shaw\, Joe Henderson\, Freddie Hubbard\, Benny Golson\, and James Moody. Moving to L.A.\, Bill won The Thelonious Monk Piano Competition\, judged by piano greats Hal Galper\, Ahmad Jamal\, and Barry Harris. Bill worked with Buell Neidlinger’s group “Thelonious”\, worked and recorded with The Clayton-Hamilton Orchestra\, The Clayton Brothers\, Holly Hofmann\, Ray Brown\, Jim Hershman\, Jeff Hamilton\, Darek Oles\, Joe La Barbera\, Bob Sheppard\, Clay Jenkins\, A Latin octet\, and made a big band tribute to Oliver Nelson and Oscar Peterson. Bill has composed numerous works for big band\, orchestras\, chamber groups\, The Cincinnati Pops\, The Illinois Philharmonic\, The Reading Symphony\, The Rio Hondo Symphony\, The Manhattan School Of Music Symphony\, Temple University\, Cal State Fullerton Symphony\, and The Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra. Bill has written for T.V. and Film\, including Kareem Abdul Jabbar’s documentary film\, “On The Shoulders Of Giants”. Bill has also taught at The Musicians Institute in Hollywood\, Cal State University\, Northridge\, U.S.C. Temple University\, The Skidmore Institute\, The Vail Jazz Workshop\, and is the composer-in-residence at The All Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena. Bill is active as a soloist with symphonies\, leading his own trio\, big band\, Latin jazz group\, and classical-jazz ensemble. Bill has made 25 recordings as a leader\, has nearly 350 music credits\, has 7 major music award nominations\, and has won 4 major music awards. \nSaxophonist Brandon Fields haas been performing\, recording\, and touring in the music scene for nearly 40 years with musicians like George Benson\, Kenny Loggins\, Barry Manilow\, Tower Of Power\, Earth\, Wind\, and Fire\, Elton John\, Quincy Jones\, Nancy Wilson\, Jewel\, B.B. King\, EverClear\, Bonnie Raitt\, Alex Acuna\, David Benoit\, Luis Conte\, Terrence Trent D’Arby\, Neil Larson\, B. Meyers\, Alphonse Mouzon\, Ricky Peterson\, Tom Petty\, Phil Upchurch\, BabyFace\, Toto\, Luther Vandross\, Luis Miguel\, Al Jarreau\, Robben Ford\, Bobby Caldwell\, Los Lobotomys\, The Rippingtons\, Nancy Sinatra\, George Duke\, Stanley Clarke\, The Temptations\, Buzz Feiten\, Michael McDonald\, Randy Newman\, Neil Diamond\, Kenny Rogers\, David Garfield\, Lionel Ritchie\, Queen Latifah\, Rob Thomas\, Engelbird Humperdink\, Harry Connick Jr.\, O.D.B. and Dave Weckl. Brandon has played on 7 featured film soundtracks\, recorded on the 2002 Grammy award winning Latin music album of the year for Alejandsro Sanz Y Solo Seme Occurre Amarte\, and on Ray Charles Multi-Grammy award winning album\, “Genius Love Company”. Brandon is an active teacher at premier music camps and schools around the world\, has recorded 7 albums as a leader\, and has over 700 music credits. \nTrombonist Andy Martin’s technique and virtuosity has established him as a premier musician who has influenced countless young musicians\, and he has appeared at many colleges and universities as a guest artist and clinician. Andy is a world class musician who has recorded 12 albums as a leader/co-leader\, and has collaborated with jazz artists like Carl Fontana\, Pete Christlieb\, Bobby Shew\, Eric Marienthal\, Stanley Turrentine\, Horace Silver\, Vic Lewis\, Gordon Goodwin\, Tom Kubis\, Bill Holman\, Jack Sheldon\, Louie Bellson\, Quincy Jones\, Matt Cattingub\, Bob Curnow\, Patrick Williams\, Sammy Nestico\, Dick Berk\, Lou Rawls\, Dave Grusin\, Clare Fischer\, Frank Capp\, Bill Berry\, Dave Pell\, and many others. Andy is one of L.A.’s most prominent trombonists for commercial recordings\, T.V.\, Motion Pictures soundtracks\, and live theatre. Andy has recorded with popular artists like the Pussy Cat Dolls\, ColdPlay\, Michael Buble\, Prince\, Neil Diamond\, Lionel Ritchie\, and others. Andy’s T.V. credits include performing at the Grammys Awards\, The Emmys Awards\, The Academy Awards\, The Golden Globes Awards\, and The Screen Actors Guild Award Shows. Andy has been a regular performer on popular live and recorded T.V. shows\, and Andy has performed on over 210 film soundtracks\, over 110 T.V. soundtracks\, over 300 albums as a sideman\, and has over 475 music credits. Andy became an honorary member in 2018 of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia at The National Convention in New Orleans\, Louisiana. \nBassist Oskar Cartaya is a composer\, arranger\, and musical director whose musical influences are a mix from the music of Puerto Rico\, N.Y. and L.A. Oskar has worked with Stevie Winwood\, Spyro Gyra\, Herb Alpert\, Jennifer Lopez\, Celia Cruz\, Ruben Blades\, Tito Puente\, Robbie Robertson\,Willie Colon\, Dave Valentin\, Tito Nieves\, Pete Escovedo\, Andre Crouch\, Juan Gabriel\, Shiela E.\, Rumbanela\, Justin Timberlake\, Wayne Brady\, Playing For Change\, Gilberto Santarosa\, All 4 One\, Wynona Judd\, Jonathan Butler\, Giovanni Hildago\, Bobby Allende\, Alex Acuna\, and Marc Quinones. Oskar has produced recordings\, live concerts\, worked on T.V. show housebands\, movie soundtracks\, and has played on Grammy award winning albums with Arturo Sandoval\, Willie Colon\, and Spyro Gyra. Oskar’s group “Enclave”\, is a mix of gumbo jazz\, funk\, Afro-Caribbean percussion and urban street soul attitude. Oskar has over 120 music credits. \nVibist Nick Mancini is a composer\, arranger\, and educator who has played professionally since the age of 15. Nick received a music degree from Crane School of Music at Suny Potsdam\, and a masters degree from Manhattan School of Music on The Prestigious President’s Award Scholarship. Nick received the Best Jazz Percussionist Award(For Vibes) from Drum Magazine\, and has worked with Arturo Sandoval\, Peter Erskine\, Poncho Sanchez\, Solange\, Kenny Werner\, Amos Lee\, Jennifer Holliday\, Kamasi Washington\, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson\, and Ben Wendel. Nick has performed at The Apollo Theatre\, Birdland Jazz Club\, Joe’s Pub\, and many L.A. Jazz venues and festivals around the world. Nick teaches at Cal State University\, Long Beach\, and at The Thelonious Monk Institute. Nick has 5 recordings as a leader. \nDrummer Dick Weller is an electrifying musician who is versatile\, hard driving\, and plays in a solid groove. Dick has worked with Billy Vaughn\, Percy Faith\, The L.A. 6\, Ladd McIntosh\, Alan Pasqua\, Bob Sheppard\, John Beasley\, Alphonse Johnson\, Jeff Beal\, Bob Florence\, Judy Niemack\, Fred Hersch\, Phil Norman\, The Weller Brothers and many others. Dick teaches at State University Of N.Y. At Purchase\, and at Cal State University\, Northridge. Dick has performed with most of L.A.’s top jazz artists\, and has recorded 4 albums as a leader/co-leader. Dick has over 50 music credits. URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/the-bill-cunliffe-sextet/ LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States CATEGORIES:jazz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200219T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200219T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005358 CREATED:20200113T212615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200216T232537Z UID:7932-1582138800-1582146000@petecarlsonsgolf.com SUMMARY:The Houston Person Quartet DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, February 19\, The Houston Person Quartet\, live in concert\, 7:00PM\, Tickets – $35. Soulful tenor saxophonist\, Houston Person\, will lead a talented quartet that includes Grammy award winning pianist\, Bill Cunliffe\, long time bassist\, Richard Simon\, and quick handed drummer\, Clayton Cameron. Known for his full tone and rock solid playing of blues and ballads\, saxophonist Houston Person will perform from the vast selection of great jazz and blues standards\, and The Great American Songbook. \n Pianist Bill Cunliffe is a multi-talented leader of many jazz ensembles\, bassist Richard Simon is a L.A. mainstay performer and educator\, and drummer Clayton Cameron is an exceptional player\, teacher\, and master of the sticks and brushes. \n Saxophonist Houston Person has been a performer\, bandleader\, songwriter\, and record producer since the 1960’s. Houston has played or recorded with Don Ellis\, Eddie Harris\, Cedar Walton\, Leo Wright\, Etta Jones\, Johnny Hammond Smith\, Charles Brown\, Ron Carter\, Bill Charlap\, Charles Earland\, Lena Horne\, Lou Rawls\, Janis Siegel\, Horace Silver\, Dakota Staton\, Billy Butler\, Don Patterson\, Grant Green\, Sonny Phillips\, Lanny Morgan\, Ran Blake\, Les McCann\, Roger Kellaway\, Leon Thomas\, Richard Groove Holmes\, Ernie Andrews\, Gene Ammons\, Joey De Francesco\, Tiny Grimes\, Peter Hand\, Johnny Lytle\, Randy Johnson\, Jimmy Ponder\, Charles Kynard\, Bernard Purdie\, Shirley Scott\, Melvin Spark\, Warren Vache\, Paul Brown and many others. Houston has recorded over 70 albums as a leader\, appeared on over 60 recordings as a sideman. and has nearly 950 music credits. \n Houston received The Eubie Blake Award in 1982\, and was inducted into the South Carolina State College Hall Of Fame in 1999.\nGrammy award winning pianist\, arranger\, and educator\, Bill Cunliffe has worked with Buddy Rich\, Frank Sinatra\, Joe Henderson\, Freddie Hubbard\, Woody Shaw\, Benny Golson\, James Moody\, Michael Buble\, The Clayton Hamilton Jazz Orchestra\, Holly Hoffmann\, Mike Wofford\, Ray Brown\, Joe La Barbera and numerous jazz artists. Bill leads his own trio\, big band\, latin band\, classical-jazz ensembles\, and is a soloist with symphony orchestras. Bill has received 5 Grammy nominations\, and written and arranged for multiple jazz and classical projects\, and film soundtracks. Bill has received numerous awards\, winning in 2010\, The L.A. Jazz Society composer/arranger award\, and has taught music at several schools and music institutes. Bill currently teaches at Cal State Fullerton\, at The Skidmore Jazz Institute\, and The Vail Jazz Workshop. Bill studied with the great Mary Lou Williams at Duke University\, and received his masters degree from Eastman School Of Music. In 1989 Bill won first place in The Thelonious Monk Piano Competition. Bill has recorded 25 albums as\n a leader\, has written 5 jazz educational books\, an has nearly 350 music credits. Bill credits the great Oscar Peterson as his first influence to choose to play jazz music. \n Bassist Richard Simon is a veteran musician with decades of experience\, dedication\, and versatility. Richard was a college English professor who has made a life in jazz\, learning from The L.A. Philharmoinic’s Abe Luboff\, from jazz legend Red Callender\, and from bass virtuoso\, John Clayton. Richard has performed for The King Of Thailand\, with Buddy Collette\, Teddy Edwards\, Plas Johnson\, Art Hillary\, Ernie Andrews\, Maxine Weldon\, Lorez Alexandria\, Sue Raney\, Keely Smith\, Maria Muldaur\, Rosemary Clooney\, Dan Barrett\, Ed Polcer\, Allen Vache\, Rebecca Paris\, Joe Ascione\, Ken Peplowski\, Dave Pike\, Sam Most\, Al Viola\, Thurman Green\, Allen Jackson\, Bobby Bryant\, Urbie Green\, Ross Tompkins\, Joe Beck\, and many others. Richard plays all jazz styles: be-bop\, mainstream\, traditional\, and swing. Richard has been the music director for “Jazz America” for 26 years\, providing jazz instruction to L.A. area students and young adults. Richard has recorded 3 albums as a leader. \n Drummer Clayton Cameron is a dynamic performer and a master of the drumsticks and brushes. Clayton has toured with music greats Sammy Davis Jr.\, Tony Bennett\, George Shearing\, Joe Pass\, and Joe Williams. Clayton has performed with Frank Sinatra\, Billy Joel\, Sting\, Mariah Carey\, Brandy\, The Back Street Boys\, James Taylor\, Elvis Costello\, Ricky Martin\, O.C. Smith\, Ernie Andrews\, Jimmy Witherspoon\, Teddy Edwards\, Larry Gales\, Gerald Wilson\, Kirk Stuart\, and many others. Clayton received his music degree from Cal State Northridge University\, and currently teaches at U.C.L.A.’s Herb Alpert School Of Music. Clayton has produced a video entitled\, “The Living Art Of Brushes\, has written a book entitled\, “Brushworks”\, and has recorded a CD “Here’s To The Messengers: A Tribute To Art Blakey”. URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/the-houston-person-quartet/ LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States CATEGORIES:jazz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200218T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200218T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005358 CREATED:20200113T211216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200216T232547Z UID:7930-1582052400-1582059600@petecarlsonsgolf.com SUMMARY:The Ken Peplowski Quartet DESCRIPTION:The Talented Ken Peplowski Quartet will perform straight ahead familiar jazz favorites that will encompass mainstream and traditional jazz\, jazz swing and music from the Great American Songbook. The group includes leader Ken Peplowski on saxophone and clarinet\, Josh Nelson on piano and keyboards\, Katie Thiroux on bass\, and Matt Witek on drums. Veteran Ken Peplowski is a master woodwind soloist who will be accompanied by 3 of L.A.’s most talented\, in-demand young musicians on the L.A. jazz scene\, showcasing their skills as world class performers\, deeply rooted and steeped in the vast history of jazz music. \n Woodwind specialist\, Ken Peplowski has recorded 70 CDs as a soloist\, and nearly 400 CDs as a sideman. Ken has performed or recorded with Charlie Byrd\, Scott Hamilton\, Mel Torme\, Howard Alden\, Rosemary Clooney\, Scott Robinson\, Erich Kunzel and The Cincinnati Pops\, Hank Jones\, Peggy Lee\, Bill Charlap\, Woody Allen\, Benny Goodman\, and Madonna. Ken plays at least 6 months each year at clubs\, colleges\, and pop. jazz\, classical concerts. Ken has headlined at The Hollywood Bowl\, in Las Vegas\, at The Newport Beach Jazz Party\, and in N.Y. at Carnegie Hall\, The Birdland Jazz Club\, The Blue Note Jazz Club\, Dizzy’s Jazz Club\, amongst other venues. Ken has recorded Italian and French folk songs\, mainstream\, swing\, and avant-garde jazz\, pop\, and classical music. Ken has been the music director for The Oregon Festival Of American Music\, performed and consulted for the popular “Jazz Cruise”\, and was elected into The Jazz Cruise Hall of Fame. Ken has followed in Benny Goodman’s footsteps\, evolving\, listening to new music\, refining his sound\, polishing his craft\, and expanding his\n musical purview into the 21st century. Ken has performed with many music greats like Tommy Dorsey\, Buddy Morrow\, Bobby Short\, Marianne Faithful\, Issac Delgado\, Leon Redbone\, George Shearing\, Dave Frishberg\, Tom Harrell\, James Moody\, Cedar Walton\, Houston Person\, Harry Allen\, Diego Figuereido\, Dick Hyman\, Suzanne McCorkle\, Nicki Parrott\, Randy Sandke\, Loren Schoenberg and many others. \n Pianist\, composer\, educator\, and bandleader\, Josh Nelson\, has performed with Kurt Elling\, John Pizzarelli\, Benny Golson\, Shiela Jordan\, John Clayton\, George Mraz\, Jeff Hamilton\, Dave Koz\, Joe Chambers\, Peter Erskine\, Natalie Cole\, Gaby Moreno\, Freda Payne\, Alicia Olatuja\, Sara Gazarek\, Richard Galliano\, Tom Scott\, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson\, Christian Howes\, Seamus Blake\, Anthony Wilson\, and many others. Josh was a semi-finalist in the Thelonious Monk Jazz Piano Competition\, and has taught at Soka University\, and Cal State Northridge University. Josh has recorded 6 CDs as a leader\, and his virtuosity includes the bluesy tradition of Oscar Peterson and Gene Harris\, and a modern clean-burning mode of jazz. \n Bassist\, vocalist\, composer\, and educator\, Katie Thiroux\, is an in-demand performer who sings and plays bass at the same time. Katie received best album award in 2018 by Down Beat magazine\, and also was named best rising star of 2018 and 2019. Katie teaches master classes and gives workshops\, started The Jazz Maui Camp in Hawaii\, and directs “Women In Jazz” for The Monterey Jazz Festival. Katie has become the #1 selling recording artist for Capri Records\, and will perform at The 2020 SF Jazz “Women In The Lead”. Katie’s playing style follows in the tradition of jazz bass masters Ray Brown and John Clayton\, and her singing is inspired by vocalists \n Anita O’Day\, Chet Baker\, and Ella Fitzgerald. Katie has studied with jazz greats\, Tierney Sutton and John Clayton\, received The Shelly Manne “New Talent Award”\, received The Phil Ramone Presidential Scholarship to Berklee College Of Music\, and has taught at The Berklee International School in Ecuador. Katie completed her masters degree in jazz bass from Cal State University\, Long Beach on full scholarship\, and has worked with Larry Fuller\, Justin Kaufin\, Bill Cunliffe\, Geri Allen\, Helen Sung\, Tamir Hendelmen\, Eric Reed\, Brian Lynch\, Terrell Stafford\, Jeff Clayton\, Charles McPherson\, Mundell Lowe\, Larry Koonse\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Lewis Nash\, Jeff Hamilton\, Patti Austin\, Niki Harris\, Tierney Sutton\, Graham Dechter\, Roger Neumann\, and many others. Katie has performed at over 130 venues in the U.S. and Internationally. \n Drummer Matt Witek graduated from Berklee College Of Music\, has studied with drumming great Jeff Hamilton\, and received his masters degree from Cal State University\, Long Beach on full scholarship. Matt has worked with John Pizzarelli\, John Clayton\, Larry Fuller\, Justin Kauflin\, Tom Scott\, Russell Malone\, Houston Person\, Ralph Moore\, Scott Hamilton\, Eric Reed\, Barbara Morrison\, Harry Allen\, James Morrison\, Bucky Pizzarelli\, Larry Koonse\, Anthony Wilson\, Shelley Berg\, Tony Monaco\, Tamir Hendelmen\, Bill Cunliffe\, Rossanno Sportello\, Chuck Redd\, Ben Wolfe\, Woody Herman\, Roger Neumann\, and with big bands at Capitol Studios. \n Matt has performed all over the U.S.\, Canada\, Europe\, and South America. Matt is an active music educator and teaches at The Jazz Maui Camp. URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/the-ken-peplowski-quartet/ LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States CATEGORIES:jazz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200205T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200205T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005358 CREATED:20200113T202925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200129T180050Z UID:7924-1580929200-1580936400@petecarlsonsgolf.com SUMMARY:The Four Freshmen DESCRIPTION:Appearing in a rare performance\, are the world famous Four Freshmen. Now in their 9th decade\, the current Four Freshmen will showcase their warm\, open-harmonic singing style and jazz arrangements that have had great appeal for audiences for many generations. The quartet includes\, Bob Ferreira\, bass vocals and drums\, Jonathan Gaines\, 3rd vocals and trumpet\, Stein Malvey\, 2nd vocals and guitar\, and Tommy Boynton\, lead vocals and bass. Starting in 1948\, The original Four Freshmen were four young men who began creating a sound that forever changed the way vocal jazz harmony was heard and performed. The Four Freshmen blended open-harmonic jazz arrangements with a big band vocal sound. The original group started with brothers Don and Ross Barbour\, Bob Flanigan\, and Hal Kratzch. Flanigan sang tenor\, Kratzch sang bass and played trumpet\, laying the foundation for the Barbour brothers inner part stylings. Ross sang the 3rd part and played drums\, Don sang the 2nd part and played guitar. The Four Freshmen were born and toured\, playing bowling alleys and small clubs across the country. Early in their career\, the Four Freshmen met Stan Kenton\, and modeled their sound after Kenton’s trombone section. Kenton loved their sound and got Capitol records to sign and record them in 1950\, creating a partrnership between them for over 10 years. The Four Freshmen had some big hits\, including their first hit\, “It’s A Blue World”. The Four Freshmen’s early years began at Butler University. They were influenced by Glenn Miller’s\, The Modernaires\, The Pied Pipers\, Mel Tormes’\, The Mel Tones \, and Stan Kenton’s The Pastels. The Four Freshmen had successful hits with “Mood Indigo”\, “Day By Day”\, and “How Can I Tell Her”\, and credited their success to the their appeal to collegiate audiences. The Four Freshmen influenced the musical stylings of The Hi-Los\, The Lettermen\, The Manhattan Transfer\, and Donald Fagen of Steely Dan\, and other vocal groups. The Four Freshmen’s song\, “Graduation Day” was a big influence on Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys’ sound. The Four Freshmen were nominated 6-times for a Grammy\, won “Jazz Times” best vocal group award multiple times\, won the “Down Beat best vocal group award 7 times\, and made over 170 recordings. Since their founding in the late 1940’s\, there have been 25 different members of The Four Freshmen\, yet their same harmonic vocal style continues today. \nThe current Four Freshmen include Bob Ferreira\, who did his music schooling in the state of Washington\, and joined The Four Freshmen in 1992\, sings bass vocals and plays drums. Bob has played on 11 of The Four Freshmen’s recordings. Jonathan Gaines studied at The New England Conservatory of Music and joined The Four Freshmen in 2017. Jonathan sings the 3rd part vocals and plays trumpet. Stein Malvey graduated from The Lawrence University Conservatory of Music and joined The Four Freshmen in 2013. Stein sings the 2nd part vocals and plays guitar. Tommy Boynton studied at Bill Mattson’s School for Music Vocations in Iowa\, and graduated from The New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. Tommy joined The Four Freshmen in 2015\, and sings lead vocals and plays bass. Tommy has worked with jazz artists Fred Hersch and Kate McGarry. URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/the-four-freshmen/ LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States CATEGORIES:jazz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200201T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200201T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005358 CREATED:20191019T054730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200122T220948Z UID:5827-1580583600-1580590800@petecarlsonsgolf.com SUMMARY:The Gordon Goodwin Little Phat Band DESCRIPTION:Here is information about the band members. The Gordon Goodwin Little Phat Band is a collection of 9 of L.A.’s best musicians. They include Mike Rocha on trumpet\, Brian Scanlon on saxophone\, Francisco Torres on trombone\, Gordon Goodwin on piano\, Kevin Act on bass\, Ray Brinker on drums\, Will Brahm on guitar\, Joey De Leon Jr.\, on percussion\, and Vangie Gunn on vocals. \nGordon Goodwin is leader of both The Big Phat band\, and The Little Phat Band. Goodwin is a pianist\, saxophonist\, composer\, arranger\, conductor\, and teaches at The L.A. College of Music. Goodwin has won 3 Grammys\, 3 Daytime Emmys and received over 20 Grammy nominations for his compositions and arrangements. Goodwin wrote his first big band chart in the 7th grade and studied music at Cal State Northridge. \nGoodwin worked in the Disneyland band and wrote a Mouseketeers musical that included Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. Goodwin worked with the Louis Bellson Big Band with sax greats Pete Christlieb\, and Don Menza\, and also worked with musicians Les Hooper and Grant Geissman. In his Big Phat Band\, Goodwin has brought together the talents of Wayne Bergeron\, Eric Marienthal\, and Andy Martin\, and he details in his writing the adapting of old jazz tunes with a modern twist. Goodwin’s band has recorded 9 albums\, and in 2012 won a Grammy for best instrumental arrangement of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue”. \nGoodwin has scored 17 films\, 6 T.V. series\, and has recorded/performed with Mel Torme\, Ray Charles\, and Christina Aguilera. Goodwin received a Grammy for best instrumental arrangement for the film “The Incredibles” among his many individual awards. Goodwin has been a guest conductor for numerous symphony orchestras\, and worked with many top artists like Johnny Mathis\, Patti Austin\, Toni Braxton\, John Williams\, Natalie Cole\, David Foster\, Sarah Vaughn\, Simone\, Brian McKnight\, Quincy Jones\, and many others. Goodwin’s Little Phat Band is a contemporary group of great soloists that put out exhilarating sound that is accurate\, fiery\, and without limit of musical styles. Goodwin writes witty\, intricate\, hard swinging compositions that mixes swing\, latin\, blues\, classical\, and rock with jazz excellence that has great appeal. Goodwin’s band is an extension of the music of Count Basie\, Duke Ellington\, Buddy Rich\, Thad Jones-Mel Lewis\, Earth\, Wind\, and Fire\, Tower of Power\, that sounds astonishing in live performance. \nTrumpeter Mike Rocha is an expert arranger\, versatile performer\, and meme connoisseur who plays in orchestras\, cinema\, clubs\, and in costume singing and dancing. Rocha co-leads the Lappitt-Rocha Septet and has performed with Christina Aguilera\, Bob Dylan\, Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band\, Jeff Bernat\, Death From Above 1979\, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson Ensemble\, John Daversa Big Band\, Geoff Strandling Large Ensemble\, Alan Chan Band\, and Vardan Ovsepian Chamber Ensemble. Rocha teaches at Occidental College\, El Camino Community College\, Haru-West High School\, and Mira Costa Community College. Rocha has authored 2 books of jazz arranging for string quartet\, and is an avid cook and chess player. \nSaxophonist Brian Scanlon is a studio and live performer who has appeared on numerous film and T.V. show soundtracks. Scanlon has recorded with Bob Dylan\, Seth McFarlane\, Randy Newman\, Bette Midler\, Patti Austin\, and Rosemary Clooney. Scanlon is the 1st Tenor saxophonist in Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band\, and has performed with Alicia Keys\, Tony Bennett\, Dizzy Gillespie\, Brad Mehldau\, Michael Buble\, Neil Diamond\, Take 6\, Barry Manilow\, Dianne Reeves\, John Williams\, Josh Groban\, Adina Menzel\, Kristen Chenoweth\, The L.A. Philharmonic\, The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra\, The Long Beach Symphony\, 5 years with The Tonight Show Band\, toured with Doc Severinsen and The Tonight Show Band\, Ben Vereen\, Natalie Cole\, Maureen McGovern\, Suzanne Somers\, The Buddy Rich Big Band\, and The Glenn Miller Band Scanlon has taught at Pepperdine University\, and is a graduate of Eastman School of Music of The University of Rochester. \nTrombonist Francisco Torres is an arranger\, composer\, and educator from Sonora\, Mexico. Torres is the musical director for The Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band\, is a member of The Gordon Goodwin Big Phat Band\, The John Beasley Monkestra\, and The Clare Fischer Big Band. Torres has been a part of 3 Grammy winning recordings\, and 5 Grammy and Latin Grammy nominations in producing Poncho Sanchez’ albums. Torres has recorded with over 35 notable artists\, performed with dozens of top artists\, and performed in many films\, T.V. and award shows\, and with most of L.A.’s top jazz big bands. Torres is an in-demand clinician\, and has directed the Southern California High School All-Star Jazz Band. Torres began playing the trombone at the age of 15\, and studied at Fullerton College and Cal State University\, Long Beach . Torres currently teaches jazz trombone at Cal State University\, Long Beach. Torres has played on nearly 100 recordings\, and plays any genre of music. Torres\, with Jose Rizo\, created and conceived Jazz on the Latin Side\, bringing together to perform a group of the best Latin jazz musicians in L.A.. Torres influences include jazz trombone greats Carl Fontana\, Frank Rosolino\, Andy Martin\, Hal Crook\, and latin greats Barry Rogers\, Generoso Jimenez\, and Leopoldo Pineda. \nBassist Kevin Axt has been a freelance musician around L.A. for nearly 40 years. Kevin began playing at the age of 13\, and studied on a scholarship at U.S.C. with L.A. Philharmonic bassist\, Dennis Trembley. Axt has performed\, recorded\, and toured with over 30 major artists\, appeared on over 150 recordings\, performed on dozens of theatre\, film\, and T.V. productions\, played on 12 Grammy nominated projects\, and has performed for many years with The Tierney Sutton Band. \nDrummer Ray Brinker graduated from North Texas State university\, and performed with their famed Grammy nominated One O’Clock Lab Band. Brinker toured with Maynard Ferguson\, and has been a staple in the L.A. studio and performance scene. Brinker is a 25 year founding member of The Tierney Sutton Band for which he has co-arranged and recorded 11 CDs. The Tierney Sutton Band has received 5 consecutive Grammy nominations that Brinker has been a part of\, and he received a Grammy nomination as a co-arranger for best arrangement accompanying a vocalist. Brinker is a member of The Gordon Goodwin Big Phat Band\, and has performed and recorded with nearly 40 major artists\, including on Ray Charles’ 8-time Grammy winning album of the year\, “Genius Loves Company”. Brinker has over a dozen T.V. and film credits that include working on Clint Eastwood’s film “Sully”. \nGuitarist and composer\, Will Brahm\, is a graduate of jazz guitar studies at Cal State University\, Long Beach\, where he was a 5-time K-Jazz scholarship recipient\, and a semi-finalist in the 2019 Herbie Hancock International Guitar Competition. Brahm has performed with Arturo Sandoval\, The New West Guitar Group\, Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band\, Kim Richmond\, Otmaro Ruiz\, Sara Gazarek\, Jane Monheit\, and Gretchen Parlato. Brahm has recorded 3 albums as a leader\, toured the U.S. and internationally\, draws his melodic\, harmonic\, and rhythmic playing style from a number of musical backgrounds from around the world. Classically and street-trained percussionist\, Joey DeLeon Jr.\, has held the bongo chair for the Grammy winning Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band for the last 5 years\, and is now the band’s timbalero and drummer. \nDeLeon received his classical percussion performance degree from The Manhattan School of Music. DeLeon comes from a percussion family that has a legacy of well known musicians in the latin music scene. Deleon’s father was a founding member of a band that was pivotal in the N.Y. City Salsa\, Bobby Rodriguez Y LA Compania. DeLeon’s uncle\, Santos Mirania\, was his family’s first true all-around percussionist. DeLeon works with Arturo Sandoval’s L.A. All-Star Big Band\, and his West Coast Sextet\, and Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band. DeLeon has performed and recorded with Alex Acuna\, Francisco Aquabella\, Kevin Eubanks\, Dean Brown\, Robbie Williams\, Al McKay of Earth\, Wind\, and Fire\, Strunz and Farah\, The Spanish Harlem Orchestra\, Joan Sebastian\, Juan Gabriel\, Bill Cunliffe\, Chante Moore\, Al Jarreau\, Queen Latifah\, The Lucky 7 Mambo\, and many others. \nVangie Gunn is a professional singer who has years of experience singing and performing in film\, and commercial recordings in Southern California. Gunn is the talented and versatile lead vocalist for Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band\, and has appeared as a vocalist and actress combined\, in 15 films. URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/the-gordon-goodwin-little-phat-band/ LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States CATEGORIES:jazz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Gordon-Goodwin-event-img.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200125T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200125T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005358 CREATED:20191019T045010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200116T203249Z UID:5821-1579978800-1579986000@petecarlsonsgolf.com SUMMARY:Greta Matassa Trio DESCRIPTION:Greta Matassa Vocals\nDarin Clendenin – Piano\nClipper Aderson – Bass \nTalented Vocalist Greta Matassa performs with pianist Darin Clendenin and bassist Clipper Aderson. These three jazz artists from the pacific northwest will play the Great American Song Book and Jazz favorites. \nJazz vocalist and educator\, Greta Matassa\, will perform Great American Songbook standards\, and jazz favorites with her trio from the Pacific Northwest\, that includes pianist Darin Clendenin\, and bassist Clipper Anderson. Greta Matassa was Voted 7 times by Seattle’s “Earshot” jazz magazine as best jazz vocalist in the Northwest\, and in 2014\, Greta was inducted into the Seattle Jazz Hall Of Fame. \n Greta has a fearless approach to performing music\, and is a virtuoso marvel\, one of today’s best jazz vocalist and instrumentalist. Greta has performed for over 40 years in L.A.\, Chicago\, N.Y.\, and was featured with bassist John Clayton’s group in a centennial tribute to Ella Fitzgerald. Greta has 11 recordings as a leader\, and is one of the most respected educators today. Greta is an active teacher\, gives workshops\, and has students from Seattle to Japan\, from Alaska to Kauai\, and from Chicago to N.Y.. Greta is a vocal master of any jazz form\, and sings with a powerful and distinctive voice. Greta’s style is boppish\, snappy\, conversational\, worldly\, gentle\, bold\, dynamic\, soulful\, and soul-filled. Greta scat sings with confidence\, and is nimble\, energetic\, and hip. A consummate jazz singer\, Greta has a great sound and sense of swing\, and when delivering a lyric\, connects with her audiences. Greta goes deep into the heart of a song with an irresistible feeling and an ear for the sound of surprise. Greta’s chameleon like voice can sound husky\, crisp\, ebullient\, wailing\, girlish and jaded. \n Greta hits the highest riffs\, and belts down to the darkest tones. Greta sings sad to joyous\, delicate to strong\, creatively develops the song\, and imaginatively improvises a tune that is inspiring. Greta has performed\nat Dizzy’s Club in N.Y.\, and toured in Russia\, Singapore\, Hawaii\, and Japan. Greta is a Pocket Diva\, Groove Queen\, and the real deal. You can hear hints of great singers in her unique voice\, like Ella Fitzgerald\, Sarah Vaughn\, Billie Holliday\, Nancy Wilson\, Cleo Laine\, Barbra Streisand\, and Janis Joplin. Greta Matassa is one today’s finest Jazz singers. \n Pianist Darin Clendenin is one of the finest pianists and keyboard artists in the Pacific Northwest. Fluent in numerous styles of music\, Darin interprets old classics\, jazz standards\, classical\, and modern works with an enchanting effect. Darin has performed at over a dozen jazz festivals around the country and internationally\, and has worked with jazz artists Nancy King\, Ernestine Anderson\, Leroy Vinneger\, Mel Brown\, Ron Steen\, and opened for Herbie Hancock. Darin has one recording as a leader and played on several artists’ recordings. Darin is active as a performer in the Pacific Northwest music scene. \n Clipper Anderson is one of the leading bassists in the Northwest. Clipper plays all styles of music on both the acoustic and electric basses\, is a composer\, studio musician\, vocalist and educator. Clipper studied classical and\n jazz bass at the University of Montana\, and has appeared on 5 of Greta Matassa’s CD recordings. Clipper has worked with jazz artists Michael Brecker\, Dave Samuels\, Peter Erskine\, Bruce Forman\, Tamir Hendelman\, Bob Mintzer\, Lou Soloff\, Bucky Pizzarelli\, Benny Golson\, Paquito D’Rivera\, Phil Woods\, and Buddy DeFranco. Clipper has played at jazz festivals throughout the Northwest and Canada\, and has been a featured guest artist at the Buddy DeFranco/University of Montana Jazz Festival\, and the Port Townsend Jazz Festival. Clipper teaches jazz bass studies at Pacific Lutheran University\, has made 2 recordings as leader\, and appeared on numerous recordings for the Origin record label. URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/greta-matassa-quartet/ LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States CATEGORIES:jazz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/gretta-matassa-event-img.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200118T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200118T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005358 CREATED:20191019T042421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200116T202739Z UID:5818-1579374000-1579381200@petecarlsonsgolf.com SUMMARY:Peter Sprague trio plus featured vocalist Sinne Eeg DESCRIPTION:The Peter Sprague Trio\, featuring Danish vocalist Sinne Eeg\, includes bassist Darek Oles\, and drummer Duncan Moore. Guitarist Peter Sprague and group will perform a wide range of jazz and pop tunes\, standards\, originals\, and music from The Great American Songbook. Peter Sprague has lived in San Diego most of his life\, and is an accomplished performer\, composer\, arranger\, recording engineer\, producer\, educator\, and life-long surfer. Peter began playing the guitar at the age of 12\, and some early influences were The Beatles\, Jimi Hendrix\, and Crosby\, Stills\, and Nash. Peter’s parents listened to Miles Davis\, Benny Carter\, and Stan Getz. \n Through this exposure\, Peter discovered Blood\, Sweat\, and Tears\, John Coltrane\, Charlie Parker\,and Wynton Kelly. With some of his jazz minded friends\, Peter became part of The Minor Jazz Quintet(band members were under 21). From there Peter studied at The Interlochen Arts Academy\, studied Chick Corea’s music\, studied classical music with Albin Czak\, Madame Chaloff\, and with Pat Metheny. Peter later formed the group\, The Dance of Universe Orchestra\, and went on to record with Charles McPherson\, Steve Kujala\, Bob Magnusson\, Peter Erskine\, and play with Chick Corea\, Al Jarreau\, Herbie Hancock\, Roger Williams\, Wayne Shorter\, Hubert Laws\, Victor Feldman\, John Pattituci\, Larry Coryell\, Dianne Reeves\, The Grossmont Symphony\, The San Diego Symphony\, and at The Lincoln Center in N.Y. Peter has taught at The Musicians Institute in Hollywood\, The Cal Institute of the Arts in L.A.\, and at The UCSD jazz camp. Peter has played in the group BrazilJazz\, performed with David Benoit\, Eric Marienthal\, Russell Ferrante\, Jimmy Haslip\, Alex Acuna\, Ivan Lins\, with over 150 major jazz artists\, and recorded on nearly 400 albums. Peter has received numerous music awards\, including best jazz artist in San Diego 9 times. Peter established Spragueland recording studio\, the SBE record label\, has written several educational guitar books\, and received the highest praise from both Pat Metheny and Chick Corea for his musicianship and spreading the joy of creativity in his music\, with a warm\, human quality. \n Danish vocalist and composer\, Sinne Eeg\, grew up in a musical family\, and graduated from The Rhythmic Music Conservatory in Esbjerg. Sinne is an international performer\, and has worked the jazz artists Larry Goldings\, Peter Erskine\, Ken Peplowski\, at The Green Mill in Chicago\, and Birdland in N.Y. Sinne is a stunning phraser\, and scat singer\, all with natural and perfect pitch. Sinne won the Song of the Year Award in Denmark\, has won 4 Danish Music Awards\, The Danish Radio P2 Jazz Prize\, the Ben Webster Prize\, The French Prix Du Jazz\, and Queen Ingrid’s Honorary Grant\, personally presented by Queen Margrethe of Denmark. Sinne Eeg has appeared on 13 recordings. \n Polish bassist Darek Oles\, first played music at the age of 5\, and started on the bass at the age of 18. Darek studied with bassist Charlie Haden\, and co-founded The L.A. Jazz Quartet with Chuck Manning and Larry Koonse. Darek has recorded with jazz artists Brad Mehldau\, Larry Koonse\, Peter Erskine\, Bob Mintzer\, Alan Pasqua\, Adam Czerwninski\, Bob McChesney\, Kait Dunton\, and taught music at Cal Institute of the Arts\, U.S.C.\, and U.C.Irvine. Darek has performed with 100’s of jazz musicians\, and his playing is in the lineage of Scott LaFaro\, Bill Evans\, Charlie Haden\, and Gary Peacock. Darek has made over a dozen recordings as a leader/co-leader\, has appeared on nearly 100 recordings(of which many have received Grammy nominations)\, and played 100’s of concerts worldwide. Darek has won numerous Polish music awards\, played and recorded with many of Poland’s best jazz bands\, appeared on radio. T.V.\, and played extensively in Europe\, Cuba\, Mexico\, and in a wide variety of settings. Darek has received Poland’s best jazz musician of the year award\, and was voted best acoustic bassist in Europe. \n Drummer Duncan Moore began playing drums at the age of 8\, and studied music at the University of Iowa. For over 40 years\, Duncan has performed./recorded with nearly 100 major jazz\, pop. rock\, latin. and r&b artists. Duncan has recorded on 100’s of commercials\, soundtracks\, and music projects\, and has appeared on 125 recordings. URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/peter-sprague-quartet-2/ LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States CATEGORIES:jazz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/peter-sprague-event-img.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200111T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200111T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005358 CREATED:20191019T034335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191231T205000Z UID:5806-1578769200-1578776400@petecarlsonsgolf.com SUMMARY:The Tom Ranier Quartet DESCRIPTION:Talented Pianist/Woodwind Specialist and Group Play Jazz From The Great American Songbook. \nTom Ranier Quartet\nTom Ranier – Piano/Claranet\nTrey Henry – Bass\nLarry Koonse – Guitar\nRalph Humphrey – Drums \n4 world class musicians showcasing their multi-talented abilities as soloists and a tight knit quartet\, who musically exchange with each other wonderful interplay with spontaneity and new discoveries that are a listening delight for all to enjoy. All season veterans of the LA music scene for many years\, Tom Ranier\, Trey Henry\, Larry Koonse\, and Ralph Humhprey will explore in depth favorite jazz tunes\, standards\, and music from the Great American Song Book. \nThe talented Tom Ranier Quartet includes Tom Ranier on piano and clarinet\, Larry Koonse on guitar\, Trey Henry on bass\, and Ralph Humphrey on drums. These 4 very talented musicians will showcase their abilities\, playing a wide range of jazz favorites\, standards\, originals\, and music from the Great American Songbook. Tom Ranier has had a long career as a studio player\, live performer\, arranger\, and composer since the 1970’s\, and has played with many jazz greats\, toured with top vocalists\, and is a talented photographer. Originally from Chicago\, Tom was influenced by Charlie Parker and Benny Goodman\, and his dad\, Lou\, who was a clarinetist\, saxophonist\, and photographer. Tom’s family moved west to Orange county when he was 6\, began the piano at 10\, and the clarinet at 12. Tom won numerous classical piano competitions including the The Young Artists Guild\, and studied jazz and commercial music with his dad. Tom performed in high school\, studied at Cal State University\, Fullerton\, performed at Disneyland\, graduated college\, and first recorded with Dave Pike and Rod McKuen. Tom next toured with Carmen McRae\, Joey Bishop\, Helen Reddy\, and Donna Summer. Tom resumed working at Disneyland\, and made a landmark recording with jazz greats Milt Jackson and Ray Brown. Tom then began working in the L.A. studios as a keyboardist\, made a recording with John Heard and Sherman Ferguson\, two more recordings(one with jazz great Frank Rosolino)\, worked on several T.V. and Film projects\, and toured and recorded with Barbra Streisand. Tom is a member of the Academy Awards Orchestra\, has recorded 2 more albums\, has been the keyboardist and arranger for “Dancing With The Stars”\, and is a full time orchestra member on “The Simpsons”. Tom has played and written for the Grammys\, Emmys\, Golden Globes\, and winning artists like Barbra Streisand\, Shirley Bassey\, Michael Feinstein\, Christine Aguilera\, Joe Pass\, Placido Domingo\, Barry Manilow\, Natalie Cole\, Tony Bennett\, and others. \n Tom’s personal piano playing approach is a mix of Bud Powell’s complexities\, Oscar Peterson’s ardent swing\, and Bill Evans’ exploratory harmonies. Tom has also worked with Terry Gibbs\, Buddy DeFranco\, George Coleman\, Lew Tabackin\, Eddie Daniels\, Lanny Morgan\, Pete Christlieb\, and has taught jazz composition and arranging at Fullerton College\, with Kenny Burrell at U.C.L.A.\, and has authored the book\, “Piano In The Rhythm Section”. \n Guitarist Larry Koonse began playing at the age of 7\, and studied with guitar master\, Jimmy Wible. At 15\, Larry recorded a duet album with his dad Dave Koonse\, and was the first recipient of a Bachelor of Music Degree in Jazz Studies at U.S.C. in 1984. Larry has worked with John Dankworth\, Cleo Laine\, Billy Childs\, Luciana Souza\, Mel Torme\, Bob Brookmeyer\, John Patitucci\, David Friesen\, Karin Allyson\, Natalie Cole\, Bob Mintzer\, Tierney Sutton\, Peter Erskine\, Hubert Laws\, Warne Marsh\, The Percy Faith Orchestra\, with Steve Houghton for Nelson Mandela and UNICEF in South Africa\, with Gary Willis for a Government sponsored event in Sao Paulo\, played at Carnegie Hall\, The Academy of Music\, The Disney Hall\, The Sydney Opera House\, The L.A. Philharmonic\, The Philadelphia Orchestra\, and orchestras around the world. Larry has recorded 9 albums as a leader/co-leader\, and appeared on over 300 recordings with Al Hirt\, Jimmy Rowles\, Lee Konitz\, Larry Goldings\, Alan Broadbent\, Ray Brown\, Bill Perkins\, Toots Thielemans\, Seth McFarlane\, Linda Ronstadt\, Bob Sheppard\, Charlie Haden\, Joe LaBarbera\, Hank Jones\, and many others. Larry has co-led The L.A.Jazz Quartet with Darek Oles\, has written the guitar curriculum for “The Players School”\, and has taught at The Cal Institute Of The Arts for 30 years. \n Bassist Trey Henry has performed with The L.A. Philharmonic\, The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra\, the big bands of Bill Holman\, Bob Florence\, Gerald Wilson\, The Academy and Emmy Award shows\, and has worked with everyone from Henry Mancini to Johnny Cash\, Linda Ronstadt to Quincy Jones\, Ray Charles to Maynard Ferguson\, Natalie Cole to Michel Legrand\, ands Flora and Airto Purim. Trey has played on over 200 recordings\, commercials\, and T.V. and motion picture soundtracks. Trey has been an original member of The Tierney Sutton Group for over 20 years with Christian Jacob\, Ray Brinker\, and Kevin Axt\, recording 8 cd’s together. \n Drummer Ralph Humphrey has performed and taught in the L.A. area for over 40 years\, has been active in motion picture\, T.V. and recording projects\, on “American Idol”\, The Emmy Award shows\, on “Star Trek”\, “The Simpsons”\, “Charmed”\, “Family Guy”\, “American Dad”\, and others. Ralph has performed with Don Ellis\, Frank Zappa\, Wayne Shorter\, Al Jarreau\, Toshiko Akiyoshi\, Lew Tabackin\, Manhattan Transfer\, Natalie Cole\, Free Flight\, Pete Christlieb\, Joe Farrell\, Tierney Sutton\, Alphonso Johnson\, Antii Suzuki\, Victor Wooten\, Michel Leviev\, Alan Pasqua\, Seals and Crofts\, Barbra Streisand\, Jose Feliciano\, Bette Midler\, Captain and Tennille\, Richard Carpenter\, Rita Coolidge\, and others. Ralph heads the drum department at The L.A. Music Academy with Joe Porcaro\, and taught for 17 years at The Percussion Institute of Technology(part of The Musicians Institute) in Hollywood. Ralph has authored the drum book “Even in The Odds”\, contributes articles to Modern Drummer magazine\, and gives drum clinics sharing his vast experiences and knowledge about rhythm\, technique styles\, and creativity. Ralph Humphrey is on the world’s top 500 drummers list. URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/the-tom-ranier-quartet/ LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States CATEGORIES:jazz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/tom-ranier-event-img.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200104T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200104T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005358 CREATED:20191019T032935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191231T205316Z UID:5804-1578164400-1578171600@petecarlsonsgolf.com SUMMARY:The Carl Saunders Be-Bop Big Band DESCRIPTION:Exciting 17 Piece Big Band Led by Trumpet Great Playing Straight Ahead Jazz Charts of West Coast Jazz History. \nCarl Saunders 17 piece be-bop big band One of Southern California’s hottest jazz big bands performing exceptional arrangements of straight-ahead jazz. \nTrumpet virtuoso\, composer\, bandleader\, and educator\, Carl Saunders\, leads a talented Southern California 17-Piece Big Band\, playing straight ahead Be-Bop Jazz Music. The trumpet section includes Carl Saunders\, Jeff Bunnell\, Chad Willis\, Ron Stout\, and Jonathan Dane. The trombone section includes Scott Whitfield\, Ido Mushulan\, Eric Hughes\, and Craig Gosnell. The saxophone section includes Bruce Babad\, Kirsten Edkins\, Jerry Pinter\, Rob Lockhart\, and Brian Williams. The rhythm section includes Bernie Dressel on drums\, Dave Stone on bass\, and Sam Hirsh on piano. \n Trumpet master\, Carl Saunders has appeared on over 125 recordings and worked with Stan Kenton\, Buddy Rich\, Clare Fischer\, Bobby Sherwood\, Ella Fitzgrerald\, Mel Torme\, Tony Bennett\, Frank Sinatra\, Paul Anka\, Robert Goulet\, Si Zentner\, Harry James\, Maynard Ferguson\, Benny Goodman\, Charlie Barnett\, Bill Holman\, John Williams\, Bob Florence\, Johnny Mandel\, Gerald Wilson\, Phil Norman\, Dave Pell\, and numerous others. Saunders defines Jazz as a combination of intellectual funk and hypnotic swinging. Saunders plays with a warm tone and long\, melodic lines\, and endless\, creatives ideas. Saunders’ solos are specular\, continuous\, flowing\, breathtaking\, stunning\, delicately swinging\, and brilliant. \n Jeff Bunnell is a busy studio studio trumpeter\, arranger\, orchestrator\, and conductor\, for T.V. and Film. Bunnell has played with dozens of well known jazz artists and popular vocalists\, has published 3 trumpet books\, and appeared on over 50 recordings. Chad Willis graduated from U.S.C. and University of North Texas with music degrees\, and has played in the famed One O’Clock Lab Band\, in symphony orchestras\, with wind symphonies\, brass quintets\, chamber ensembles\, The Dallas Brass\, Lyle Lovett’s Big band\, various Jazz and Classical groups\, and over 75 different groups in all. Willis is a Professor of Music at Fullerton College. Ron Stout has performed/recorded with over 100 Jazz groups\, big bands\, vocalists\, R&B\, and Soul groups. Stout teaches Jazz Trumpet at Cal State University\, Long Beach\, and is a talented Southern California native. Jonathan Dane attended University of North Texas and The Dick Grove School of Music\, and has performed with many well known jazz bands and vocalists. Dane is a talented trumpeter\, composer\, and vocalist. \n Trombonist Scott Whitfield composes\, arranges\, and sings and has worked with the big bands of Toshiko Akyoshi\, Johnny Mandel\, Clare Fischer\, Bill Holman\, Bob Florence\, and his own jazz orchestra. Whitfield has appeared on over 60 recordings with many jazz greats\, Broadway stars\, and vocalists\, and received a music degree from North Texas State. Whitfield has taught at Rutgers University\, San Jose State\, and Cal State Northridge. Ido Mushulan is a graduate of The Berklee College of Music and studied and received a Masters degree at U.C.L.A.’s Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz. Mushulan has performed trombone with dozens of jazz artists at festivals\, shows\, and on Grammy winning and nominated recordings Billy Childs and John Beasley. Eric Hughes has performed/recorded with dozens of jazz and pop artists\, bands\, and on notable T.V. and Film soundtracks. Hughes studied with trombone great Bill Watrous at U.S.C. and is active on the L.A. music scene.\n Craig Gosnell received 2 music degrees from University of Northern Colorado and his Doctorate from The University of Miami. Gosnell has performed with well known jazz bands\, symphony orchestras\, T.V. programs\, and motion picture soundtracks. Gosnell has played trombone with over 100 pop and jazz vocalists and groups. \n Saxophonist Bruce Babad received The Louis Armstrong Award in high school for most outstanding musician\, and received music degrees from Central Washington University\, and Cal State Long Beach Babad has recorded 4 albums with Luther Hughes’ Cannonball/Coltrane Project\, and as a leader recorded a tribute album of the music of the great Paul Desmond. Babad has performed with jazz\, blues\, pop\, and soul greats\, including the Grammy nominated Bill Holman Big Band. Babad has performed on over 75 recordings\, commercials\, T.V. and movie soundtracks. Babad teaches at Biola College\, and Fullerton College. \n Kirsten Edkins plays saxophone on NBC’s “The Voice”\, with vocalist Seth McFarlane\, and with the Bill Holman Big band. Edkins studied with saxophonists Walt Weiskopf\, Ray Ricker\, and Bob Sheppard\, and is a graduate of Eastman School of Music in N.Y.. Edkins has performed with jazz\, pop\, and soul artists in L.A.\, recorded one album as a leader\, and teaches music at The Pasadena Conservatory of Music\, and at Occidental College. \n Jerry Pinter has worked with Woody Herman\, Stan Kenton\, Jack Sheldon\, Phil Woods\, and over 100 notable jazz\, blues\, and soul artists in Southern California and across the country\, at festivals\, and prestigious venues. Pinter has appeared on over 60 recordings\, teaches music at Saddleback College\, and has worked extensively with the American Jazz Institute’s/Mark Masters Ensemble. Rob Lockhart studied at Banff School and received a jazz degree from Eastman School of Music. Lockhart has worked with Woody Herman\, Doc Severinsen\, Joe LaBarbera\, numerous jazz artists\, classical symphony orchestras\, for T.V. and Film\, and has appeared on 9 recordings. \n Brian Williams has performed/recorded with the jazz big bands of Bud Shank\, Mike Barone\, Tom Kubis\, Bill Holman\, The American Jazz Institute’s/Mark Masters Ensemble and is a longtime member of the Disneyland Band. \n Drummer Bernie Dressel has worked with multi Grammy Award winning artists\, including The Brian Seltzer Orchestra\, The Gordon Goodwin Big Phat Band\, and made 2 recordings with his own big band. Dressel is a graduate of Eastman School of Music\, and has appeared on over 150 T.V.\, movie\, jazz\, and pop soundtracks\, including multiple episodes of Star Trek shows. \n Bassist Dave Stone recorded with Frank Sinatra\, Barbra Streisand\, Lindas Ronstadt\, Barry Manilow\, Neil Diamond\, Natalie Cole\, Jennifer Warnes\, Whitney Houston\, Paul McCartney\, Brian Wilson\, Nancy Wilson\, Debbie Boone\, Bobby Vinton\, and has worked with various jazz bands and artists\, at festivals\, Broadway shows\, Disneyland\, on movies and T.V. shows\, and on a dream come true\, with Andre and Sandra Crouch in the movie\, The Color Purple. \n Pianist Sam Hirsh has played in the L.A. area\, on the west coast\, in Asia\, and South America. Hirsh studied with pianists Russ Ferrante\, Otmaro Ruiz\, and Alan Pasqua\, and graduated from U.S.C. School of Music. Hirsh has worked with The Bill Holman Big Band\, Mellisa Morgan\, Henry Franklin\, Carl Saunders\, Gilbert Castellanos\, Roy McCurdy\, Kenny G and others over the last decade. Hirsh teaches music at The Slauson Learning Center in Inglewood\, Ca.\, and for The Quincy Jones Jazz Summer Camp. Hirsh has a new recording to be released in February\, 2020. URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/the-carl-saunders-be-bop-big-band/ LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States CATEGORIES:jazz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/carl-saunders-event-img.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191228T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191228T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005358 CREATED:20191019T031430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191224T012714Z UID:5801-1577559600-1577566800@petecarlsonsgolf.com SUMMARY:The LA Six DESCRIPTION:The L.A. 6 is a talented jazz sextet that includes saxophonist Tom Peterson\, trombonist Ira Nepus\, trumpeter Kye Palmer\, pianist Rich Eames\, bassist Jeff D’Angelo\, and drummer Dick Weller. Their recent recording\, “Frame of Mind”\, showcases their tremendous talent as soloists\, and tight ensemble. Deeply rooted in traditional jazz\, The L.A. 6 blends cool west coast jazz with modern hard-bop jazz in a modern\, contemporary style. All 6 musicians are L.A. based\, and full time performers\, composers\, and educators\, who together for nearly 15 years\, continue to play with an evolving and unique sound. \n The L.A. 6 exemplifies the current state of west coast jazz by retaining a rich\, small ensemble arranging style\, developed in the 1950’s by Shorty Rogers and his Giants\, Gerry Mulligan\, the Lighthouse All-Stars and its’ relaxed feeling\, combined with the hard bop sound played by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers\, Wayne Shorter and many others. The L.A. 6 plays a modern\, interesting mix of jazz standards and originals in an extraordinary manner as a cohesive ensemble\, with flawless execution\, paying attention to dynamics\, well honed material\, and arrangements that have been battle tested for a long period of time. \n The L.A. 6 plays feel good music\, like their west coast predecessors\, Gerald Wilson and the Jazz Crusaders\, keeping the flame of west coast jazz alive in a compelling fashion. Here are the L.A. 6. Saxophonist Tom Peterson\, from Minnesota\, played in Doc Severinsen’s famous Tonight Show Band for 18 years\, and plays in John Beasley’s Monkestra Big Band. Tom has worked in T.V.\, radio\, and film music\, and has performed with Elton John\, Leon Russell\, B.B. King\, Kenny Loggins\, Blood\, Sweat\, and Tears\, \n The Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Band\, Ed Shaughnessy\, Stevie Wonder\, Paul McCartney/Wings\, Frank Sinatra\, Tony Bennett\, Sammy Davis Jr.\, Dizzy Gillespie\,The Glenn Miller Band\, Linda Ronstadt\, Lyle Lovett\, The Supremes\, Aretha Franklin\, Natalie Cole\, and many musical greats. Tom is a composer\, orchestrator\, and enjoys reading biographies of great historical figures. Trombonist Ira Nepus\, grew up in the jazz heritage of his father\, one of the founders of The Hot Club in France in the late 1930’s. Ira first performed at the age of 15\, currently leads his own quintet\, and is an original member of The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra for 26 years. Ira is an educator\, and in high demand as a session and recording artist. \nIra has performed/recorded with Paul McCartney\, Elton John\, Leon Russell\, Elvis Costello\, B.B.King\, Gregg Allman\, Ray Charles\,\nPeggy Lee\, Diana Krall\, Aretha Franklin\, The Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Band\, Benny Carter\, Woody Herman\, Johnny Mandel\, Quincy Jones\, Gerald Wilson\, Nelson Riddle\, Lionel Hampton\, Ella Fitzgerald\, Cab Calloway\, and others. Ira has 3 recordings as a leader\, and developed a Softune mute used by brass players all over the world. Ira enjoys surfing\, skiing\, and fishing. \n Pianist Rich Eames\, from Iowa\, is a major force on the L.A. music scene. Rich has worked with The Bill Holman Big Band\, and the bands of Joe LaBarbera\, Bill Watrous\, Ed Shaughnessy\, and Rick Braun. Rich has played in T.V. and Film music\, and has written for many T.V. specials\, network series\, feature films\, documentaries\, and live theatre. Rich worked as a co-composer for 11 years on the T.V. hit series “Saved By The Bell”. Rich has 2 recordings as a leader performed by Clay Jenkins\, Dick Weller\, Bob Sheppard\, and others. Rich has performed with Patti Austin\, The Pointers Sisters\, Jack Jones\, Lou Rawls\, Doc Severinsen\, Cheryl Bentine\, Willie and Lobo\, Angela Bofill Alphonso Johnson\, and The Jazz Tap Ensembles. Rich enjoys foreign languages and history. \n Bassist Jeff D’Angelo\, from Ohio\, is self taught\, and plays everything from country rock to jazz. Jeff has composed music for T.V. and Radio\, played with Doc Severinsen for 13 years\, played and wrote for Doc’s Fusion Band\, “Xebron”\, and appeared\nwith Doc in nearly every Pops Symphony Orchestra in the U.S. Active in the L.A\,. jazz scene\, Jeff has worked with Tom Scott\,\nRoger Kellaway\, Billy Childs\, Bob Sheppard\, Bill Cunliffe\, and Larry Willis all over North America\, Europe\, and Japan.\nJeff is an avid ocean swimmer\, competing in open water races like the “Sharkfest”\, across the San Francisco Bay\, from Alcatraz Island to Fisherman’s Wharf. Drummer Dick Weller\, from New York\, is an electrifying musician\, and one of the top jazz players in the U.S.\, who plays with versatility\, a hard driving style\, and in a solid groove. Dick has toured internationally with The Billy Vaughn and Percy Faith Orchestras\, has one recording as a leader\, and has recorded with the notable bands of Ladd McIntosh\, Alan Pasqua\, Bob Sheppard\, John Beasley\, Alphonso Johnson\, Jeff Beal\, Bob Florence\, Phil Norman\, with Judy Niemack\, Fred Hersch\, Scott Colley\, and on The Jazz Network with The Weller Brothers. Dick has taught jazz composition at State University of N.Y.\, and at Cal State University Northridge. \n Trumpeter Kye Palmer is a Southern California native who played in The Tonight Show Band for 4 years with Jay Leno at NBC\, replacing Lee Thornburg on Kevin Eubank’s Band. For this performance\, Kye Palmer replaces Clay Jenkins. Key has recorded on several Grammy award nominated or winning projects over the last 20 years. Kye began the trumpet at the age of 7\, studied with the Stan Kenton Band clinics at Redlands University\, at Cal State University Long Beach\, Fullerton College\, Cal Poly Pomona\, with trumpet great\, Bobby Shew\, and vibe master\, Charlie Shoemake\, who says Kye is one of 15 or 20 of his 1500+ students who understands the music. Kye credits trumpet greats\, Clifford Brown and Freddie Hubbard as his principle influences. Kye has worked/recorded with Woody Herman\, Chris Walden\, Bill Cunliffe\, LeAnn Rimes\, Hank-Richards Jazz Orchestra\, Bob Dylan\, Tony Bennett\, Joe Williams\, Diane Schuur\, The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra\, Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band\, Brian Seltzer\, Michael Buble\, AJI’s “The Clifford Brown Project”\, Kurt Elling\, Eddie Palmieri\, Donald Harrison\, Joey DeFrancesco\, Seth McFarlane\, Switchfoot\, Ray LaMontagne\, Los Lonely Boys\, Natalie Cole\, Ray Charles\, Diana Krall\,Michael Bolton\, Tom Jones\, Seal\, Stanley Clarke\, Helen Reddy\, DMQ\, Edmund Velasco\, Gordon Goodwin\, Arturo Sandoval\, Johnny Mandel\, Emil Richards and others. Kye has worked on 6 T.V. Shows\, and 14 Movie Soundtracks(20 Projects)\, has taught at U.S.C.\, University of North Florida\, University of Memphis\, Mt. San Antonio College\, Riverside Community College\, and currently at Cal State University Long beach. Kye has authored several articles on jazz improvisation for the International Trumpet Guild. URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/the-la-six/ LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States CATEGORIES:jazz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/la-6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191221T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191221T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005358 CREATED:20191014T195638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191218T211841Z UID:5667-1576954800-1576962000@petecarlsonsgolf.com SUMMARY:The Eric Reed Quartet DESCRIPTION:Pianist\, Composer\, Producer\, Educator\, Director\, and Arranger Eric Reed\, heads a talented quartet with Saxophonist Chris Lewis\, Bassist Mike Gurrola\, and Drummer Kevin Kanner to perform an evening of great jazz music. Pianist Eric Reed is a consummate artist who has followed the sounds of many great musicians like Bobby Timmons\, Art Blakey\, Horace Silver\, Doug Watkins\, Kenny Dorham\, Hank Mobley\, Ramsey Lewis\, Eldee Young\, Red Holt\, Dave Brubeck\, Joe Morello\, Eugene Wright\, Paul Desmond\, James Cleveland\, Edwin and Walter Hawkins\, Marvin Gaye\, Raymond Leventhal\, Andre Watts\, the Beatles\, Tennessee Ernie Ford\, Fred Waring\, Andrae Crouch\, Ahmad Jamal\, Thelonious Monk\, Richard Smallwood\, Billy Taylor\, and Stevie Wonder. Eric has worked with many great artists like Freddie Hubbard\, Buster Williams\, Wynton Marsalis\, Horace Silver\, Harold Battiste Jr.\, Billy Higgins\, Ernie Andrews\, Teddy Edwards\, Benny Carter\, Gerald Wilson\, Gerald Clayton\, John Clayton\, The Clayton Brothers\, The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra\, Clora Bryant\, Buddy Collette\, Paula West\, Mary Stallings\, The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra\, Robert Stewart\, Irvin Mayfield\, Cassandra Wilson\, Clark Terry\, Diane Reeves\, Elvin Jones\, Ron Carter\, and Christian McBride among others. \n Reed has recorded 27 CD’s as a leader\, and 8 as a sideman. As a leader\, Eric plays with great integrity\, flowing fresh ideas with virtuosity\, expressing intellectual clarity and a steady groove. Always intensely focused\, Eric performs a wide range of musical styles\, stressing the importance of relating to the musical giants of the past\, sharing it’s music in a modern\, contemporary context. Reed has taught at The Julliard School of Music\, The New School\, and The Manhattan School of Music\, and considers his greatest education to be on the bandstand Playing since the age of 2\, Eric first studied at Philadelphia’s Settlement Music School\, and later at L.A.’s Colburn School of Arts. Reed grew up in Gospel music\, studied Classical music\, and performed jazz as a session player. Eric Reed has nearly 350 music credits over a 30 year career. \n Saxophonist\, composer\, and educator\, Chris Lewis was born in N.Y. and grew up in Pennsylvania. Chris started the sax at the age of 9\, and received his Bachelor of Music Degree from Temple University. Chris has studied with Dick Oatts\, Terrell Stafford\, Tim Warfield\, Ben Schacter\, John Swana\, and Tim Green. Chris grew up playing music in the Church and in School\, and has worked with Delfeayo Marsalis\, Carl Allen\, Rodney Green\, Jeremy Pelt\, and performed in numerous jazz festivals. Chris studies and performs in masters classes under the direction of Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter at the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance\, at U.C.L.A.’s Herb Alpert School of Music\, and is constantly performing with many of L.A.’s best jazz musicians. \n Bassist Mike Gurrola has been inspired by the great Jazz Bass Legacy of Ray Brown. Mike has been mentored by Grammy award winning bassist John Clayton\, and in high school was the first recipient of the Ray Brown Scholarship from the LACHSAS.\nMike has also studied art The Colburn School of Music in L.A. Mike has worked with Jeff Hamilton\, Benny Green\, Ralph Moore\,\nWillie Jones III\, Roy McCurdy\, and many of the best L.A. and N.Y. jazz musicians. Gurrola plays with strength and humility\, and swings and grooves with creative ideas that support the music with harmonic and melodic respect. Gurrola plays the bass with ease and has won awards at The Berklee College of Music\, The Monterey Jazz Festival\, and has played at The Kennedy Center. \n Drummer Kevin Kanner plays straight ahead jazz with passionate swing\, inspired by drummers Philly Joe Jones\, Mickey Roker\, Shelly Manne and Jeff Hamilton. Kevin has worked with John Pizzarelli\, Willie Smith III\, Terrell Stafford\, John Clayton\, Maureen Mc Govern\, The Clayton Brothers\, Gerald Clayton\, The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra\, Lee Konitz\, Bob Brookmeyer\, Larry Goldings\, Charles McPherson\, Benny Green\, Robert Hurst\, Peter Washington\, Russell Malone\, Stefon Harris\, Johnny Mandel\, Larry Koonse\, Mary Stallings\, Bill Henderson\, Anat Cohen\, Dominic Faranacci\, Carolyn Leonhart\, Anthony Wilson\, Lawrence Hobgood\, Joe Magnarelli\, Helen Sung\, Monty Alexander\, Houston Person\, Wycliffe Gordon\, Patrick Cornelius\, Randy Napilton\, James Morrison\, and many more. Kanner has recorded with Paul Anna\, Bill Holman\, Gilbert Castellanos\, Mellisa Morgan\, Anne Sellick\, Gail Winters\, Bud Shank\, Josh Nelson\, Michael Buble\, and has been an active musician on the L.A. music scene for several years. Kevin helped lead the popular Mint jazz jam sessions in L.A. URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/the-eric-reed-quartet/ LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States CATEGORIES:jazz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/eric-reed-event-img.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191214T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191214T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005358 CREATED:20191014T194813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191203T000316Z UID:5664-1576350000-1576357200@petecarlsonsgolf.com SUMMARY:The Curtis Taylor Quartet DESCRIPTION:Nationally touring\, Grammy award winning trumpeter\, Curtis Taylor\, leads a talented\, first-rate quartet\, with pianist Hugo Suarez\, bassist Ben Shepherd\, and drummer Gene Coye. Curtis Taylor is a trumpet stand-out who has worked with notable jazz artists like pianist Cyrus Chesnut\, saxophonist James Carter\, and vocalist Gregory Porter. Taylor’s recent CD recording\, “Snapshot”\, is a powerhouse display of Curtis’ virtuosity\, and lyrical\, melodic style that shows his unique blend of soulfulness\, harmonic sensibilities\, and rhythm that melt together for an unforgettable sound\, directly connecting with the soul of the listener. Taylor states\, “when played honestly\, music is the ultimate conveyer of truth and beauty”. Growing up in Bedford\, Ohio\, Curtis started the trumpet at the age of 10\, and went from the school’s band to it’s jazz ensemble in 2 years. His band director\, Steve Nichols\, introduced him to live jazz concerts\, and Taylor was especially inspired by trumpeters\, Jon Faddis\, and Steve Enos\, choosing to pursue a career in music. Curtis received his Bachelor’s degree in jazz studies at Western Michigan University\, studying with musicians Derrick Gardner\, Wess Anderson\, and Rodney Whitaker\, and received his Masters’ degree at Rutgers University under Professor William Fielder\, studying with jazz notables like Wynton Marsalis\, Terrence Blanchard\, Sean Jones\, and Terrell Stafford. Taylor has performed and recorded with jazz artists like Patrice Rushen\, Billy Childs\, Gary Novak\, Bob Sheppard\, Marvin “Smitty” Smith\, Ed Motta\, Rodney Whittaker\, gospel luminaries\, Karen Clark-Sheard\, and Kierra Sheard and the Singletons. Curtis has performed with pianist Cyrus Chesnut and his group at The Kennedy Center\, has recorded for NPR’s Jazz-Set\, appeared at the Spoleto Jazz Festival\, and played at Dizzy’s Club in NYC. Taylor has toured internationally with saxophonist James Carter and his quintet\, and recorded with 2-time Grammy award winning producer\, Kamau Kenyatta on Grammy award winning Gregory Porter’s Best Vocal Album of 2014\, “Liquid Spirit”. Producer Kenyatta states\, “ Curtis Taylor graced the recording session with elegant solos\, precise ensemble playing\, and musicianship that was impeccable”. Curtis Taylor plays with unfettered velocity\, and his music has a deep and thoughtful soulfulness\, and\, his ensemble plays with an unstoppable\, percolating rhythm. As well as performing\, Curtis currently teaches at Cal State University San Marcos\, teaches master classes\, and presents music workshops at Universities\, schools\, and libraries. Taylor has recorded 2 music videos\, Curtis Taylor #Hashtagged Live\, and #Paperchase. \n 24 year old composer\, arranger\, and pianist Hugo Suarez of San Diego\, is an in-demand talent who performs regularly with the Gas Lamp Quarter Big Band\, the Gilbert Castellanos Quartet\, vocalists Leonard Patton\, Allison Adams Tucker\, drummer Matt Smith and others. Hugo co-founded the jazz ensemble Abstract\, and has performed at the Tijuana Jazz and Blues Festival. Suarez plays a wide range of styles from Latin and Jazz\, to Hip-Hop and Groove oriented music that is setting the standard for the next generation. Hugo is associated with San Diego’s Bodhi Tree Concert events\, performing intentional acts of kindness. \n Bassist Ben Shepherd has a lengthy background of playing in many genres of rock music styles\, most notably\, a 30 year member of the band Soundgarden. Ben plays a finger style on the bass\, like that of bassists Hiro Yamamoto\, Chuck Dukowski of Black Flag\, Mike Watt\, and jazz giant\, Charles Mingus. Shepherd approaches the bass like that of a horn section\, playing a split between the rhythm and the lead\, to give him freedom to play a song within a song. Ben has performed with jazz musicians like Danny Janklow\, Josh Nelson\, Jonathan Pinson\, and others. Self taught drumming great\, Gene Coye\, from the Chicago area\, was mentored by the great drummer\, Terry Bank. Gene performed as a teenager in choirs and jazz ensembles\, from Chicago to L.A.\, even touring as a high school student. Coye received his Bachelors degree in Jazz Performance at Cal Institute of the Arts under the guidance of drumming great\, Joe LaBarbera(Bill Evans drummer)\, and has toured the world with Carlos Santana’s band\, his son\, Salvador Santana’s band\, the Los Lonely Boys\, Robert Randolph and the Family band\, Ozomatli\, Larry Carlton\, and James Torme(son of Mel Torme). Gene Coye\, one of the most sought after drummers in the L.A. area\, performs regularly with numerous high profile artists\, and currently teaches drum performance at Cal State University Northridge. URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/the-curtis-taylor-quartet/ LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States CATEGORIES:jazz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/curtis-taylor-event-img.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191207T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191207T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005358 CREATED:20191014T185735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T015300Z UID:5652-1575745200-1575752400@petecarlsonsgolf.com SUMMARY:The Tom Scott Quintet DESCRIPTION:Renowned composer\,arranger\, producer\, music director\, saxophonist\, and educator\, Tom Scott\, has made 33 solo recordings\, earning him 13 Grammy nominations\, and 3 Grammy awards. Over the last 50 years\, Tom has appeared on over 500 recordings with diverse artists like Barbra Streisand\, Quincy Jones\, Thelonious Monk\, The Blues Brothers\, The L.A. Express\, Don Ellis\, Frank Sinatra\, Aretha Franklin\, Aerosmith\, Joni Mitchell\, Steely Dan\, Carole King\, Paul McCartney\, Rod Stewart\, Blondie\, Toto\, Whitney Houston\, George Harrison\, Olivia Newton-John\, The GRP All-Star Band\, Johnny Mathis\, Michael Jackson\, The Beach Boys\, The Grateful Dead\, Patrick Williams Orchestra\, Richard Groove Holmes\, Alphonse Mouzon\, Oliver Nelson\, Bill Plummer\, Howard Roberts\, Lalo Schifrin\, Otis Spann\, Ringo Starr\, Gabor Szabo\, Bob Thiele\, Richard Marx\, Eddie Money\, Pink Floyd\, Helen Reddy\, and Steppenwolf\, among many others. Tom has played on countless soundtracks\, and composed numerous Film and T.V. scores. Tom has served as musical director for the Academy Awards\, the Emmy Awards 9 times\, Ebony’s 50th Birthday Celebration\, the People’s Choice Awards\, Comic Relief\, the Carol Burnett Show\, the Pat Sajak Show\, the Chevy Chase Show\, and scored the HBO documentary\, “The Bronx USA”. Tom teaches master classes in woodwinds\, arranging\, film composing\, and at the N.Y. University Summer Camp. Tom produced 2 albums for vocalist Daniel Rodriguez\, selling over 400\,000 copies of his recording\, The Spirit of America. Tom is a member of the Les Deux orchestra and has conducted over 30 symphony orchestra performances as music director for Daniel Rodriguez. Tom’s father\, Nathan Scott\, was a prolific Film and T.V. composer\, with more than 850 T.V. credits\, and over 100 Film credits as a composer orchestrator\, and conductor\, most famously producing the theme songs for T.V. shows\, Dragnet and Lassie. \nMassachusetts native and trumpet stand-out\, Aaron Janik\, began the trumpet at age 10\, and was tutored by master New England trumpeter\, Jack Martin\, and studied with Dr. Wendell Logan at Oberlin College of Arts and Sciences\, receiving degrees in trumpet performance and biology for pre-med. During that time Aaron was nurtured by the late Marcus Belgrave and trumpet great Sean Jones. Now living in L.A.\, Aaron teaches young musicians\, and is an active member of the L.A. studio scene. Aaron has toured with r&b first lady\, Faith Evans\, Charlie Wilson\, Dwele\, Micki Miller\, and Kierra Sheard. Aaron has also performed with Earth\, Wind\, and Fire\, Lil Kim\, 112\, Total\, Robin Eubanks\, the Yellowjackets\, Bone Thugs\, Harmony\, Les Nubians\, Gino Vanelli\, Carl Thomas\, Lisa Page-Brooks\, Eric Robertson\, and the Clark Sisters. in 2017\, Aaron co-founded Horn-FX\, an on-line community for wind instrumentalists\, which is a school curriculum taught at Berklee College of Music\, University of Utah\, Brooklyn College\, Cal Arts\, the National Electrobrass convention\, and high schools and middle schools across the country. \nPianist Mitchell Forman began the classical piano at the age of 7\, and at 17\, studied music at Manhattan School of Music for 3 years\, as well as working in bands around N.Y. After graduating\, Mitchell toured and recorded with sax great\, Gerry Mulligan\, followed by working with sax great\, Stan Getz. Mitchell was in the spotlight\, performing solo piano at the Newport jazz Festival\, followed by tours with jazz artists\, Phil Woods\, Carla Bley\, Mel Torme\, and Astrud Gilberto. Mtchell has made 13 recordings as a leader\, and for 40+ years has nearly 500 music credits to his name. Mitchell recorded with guitar great John McLaughlin and the Mahavishnu Orchestra\, and ex-Weather Report sax great\, Wayne Shorter\, and has worked and recorded with jazz greats like John Scofield\, Mike Stern\, Janis Siegel of the Manhattan Transfer\, Dave Samuels\, Diane Schuur\, Gary Burton\, Pat Metheny\, \nSimon Phillips\, Jimmy Earl\, Freddie Hubbard\, saxophonist Bill Evans\, and Ricky Lee Jones. Mitchell recorded a tribute album to the late great pianist Bill Evans\, and has established his own record label\, Marlis Jazz. Mitchell has performed with the band Metro\, with a quartet annually in Europe\, with Rick Braun’s Band\, the BWB Band\, Jeff Golub\, and Virgil Donato. Mitchell’s piano influences include Oscar Peterson\, Bill Evans\, McCoy Tyner\, Herbie Hancock\, Keith Jarrett\, and Chick Corea. \nComposer\, educator\, and master bassist\, Chris Colangelo plays with a deep\, resonating tone\, and astonishing articulation. A native of New Jersey\, Chris studied jazz performance at Rowan University\, and began his playing career in the Philadelphia area\, the Delaware Valley\, and Atlantic City before moving to L.A. in the early 90’s\, where he has lived\, worked and toured with a who’s who’s list of jazz heavyweights\, like the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra\, the Count Basie Orchestra\, the Tonight Show Band\, and dozens of great jazz artists and combos. Chris also tours with famed vocalists Jack Jones\, and Mary Wilson. Chris has 5 recordings as a leader/co-leader. \nLocal drummer\, Andy Fraga Jr. was influenced to play music from his late father\, Andy Fraga Sr.\, who performed locally as a stand-out jazz pianist for many years. Andy Fraga Jr. developed his drumming skills under the guidance of bass great\, Marshall Hawkins\, Director of the Idyllwild Academy of Arts School. Since his teen years\, Andy Jr. has performed all around the southland\, including San Diego\, L.A.\, Temecula\, the Palm Springs area\, and has recently been the house jazz drummer at Fantasy Springs. Andy Jr. cites jazz drumming greats Gene Krupa\, and Elvin Jones as influences. URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/the-tom-scott-quintet-2/ LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States CATEGORIES:jazz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/tom-scott-event-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191130T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191130T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005358 CREATED:20191014T184057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191101T180309Z UID:5650-1575140400-1575147600@petecarlsonsgolf.com SUMMARY:The Doug McDonald All-Star Sextet DESCRIPTION:Guitarist and composer\, Doug McDonald leads an All-Star Sextet to play a concert benefiting The American Jazz Institute\, a 501 C-3 non-profit corp.\, in Palm Desert\, Ca.. \nThis talented group includes Doug McDonald on guitar\, Kim Richmond on saxophones\, Ron Stout on trumpet\, Keith Droste on piano\, Henry Franklin on bass\, and Tim Pleasant on drums. The group will play jazz and blues\, familiar favorites and original compositions. \nKnown as a player’s player\, Guitarist Doug McDonald always plays with warmth\, joy\, and fresh\, spot on performances time after time. Originally from Philadelphia\, Doug grew up in Hawaii\, where he began playing the guitar at the age of 13. Doug first played professionally there with Trummy Young\, Gabe Baltazar and Del Courtney. Doug moved to Las Vegas and played with Joe Williams\, Carl Fontana\, Jack Montrose and Carson Smith. On to L. A.\, Doug worked with the bands of Bill Holman\, Ray Anthony\, and John Clayton. Doug also performed and recorded with Jake Hanna\, Rosemary Clooney\, Jack Sheldon\, Bob Cooper\, Ross Tompkins\, Ray Brown\, Buddy Rich\, Ray Charles\, Stan Getz\, Sarah Vaughn and Hank Jones. McDonald plays in many formats and in the guitar tradition of guitarists Herb Ellis\, Barney Kessel\, Joe Pass\, and Charlie Byrd. Doug McDonald plays guitar with charisma\, rhythm and well thought phrasing\, that is strong and light\, pleasant and unhurried\, with a relaxed\, country-tinged\, post-bop flavor. Doug’s sound is beautiful\, clear as a bell\, with sure footed swing. \nSaxophonist\, composer\, educator\, conductor\, orchestrator\, and 2-time Grammy nominated musician\, Kim Richmond\, has played professionally for over 60 years. Kim studied music at the University of Illinois\, and played in the U.S. Air Force Band(Airmen of Note) for 5 years. Kim moved to L.A. and played with over 20 bands like Stan Kenton\, Clare Fischer\, Louie Bellson\, Lalo Schifrin\, Bob Florence\, Les Brown\, Bill Holman\, Vince Golia\, Johnny Mandel\, Chris Walden\, Clay Jenkins\, Frank Sinatra Jr.\, Smokey Robinson\, Eric Dolphy\, Phil Norman\, Full Faith and Credit\, Dave Pell\, and Tom Lyles. Kim has arranged for Lalo Schifrin\, Buddy Rich\, Ernie Watts\, and others\, and established The Kim Richmond Concert Jazz Orchestra\, performing many original compositions. Kim has worked extensively as a session musician\, arranger\, director\, and conductor for jazz studies and popular musicians. Richmond has made 10 recordings as a leader\, and taught at U.S.C.\, Cal Arts\, and annually at summer music camps. Kim Richmond is president of The American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers in L.A.. \nTrumpeter Ron Stout\, was born into a 3 generation musical family\, and has played professionally for nearly 50 years. Ron studied music at both Orange Coast and Golden West Colleges\, and has won best soloist at numerous state jazz festivals. Ron has taught jazz theory and improvisation privately and as a clinician currently teaches jazz trumpet at Cal State University\, Long Beach. Stout toured with the Woody Herman Orchestra for 7 years\, has played and made numerous recordings in L.A. for many years\, and occasionally in Europe. Ron has worked with over 50 major artists and groups\, and currently leads a quintet with saxophonist Jerry Pinter. Stout has played and recorded with the big bands of Les Brown\, Frank Capp\, Clayton/Hamilton\, Roger Neumann\, Bill Watrous\, Refuge West\, Glen Garrett\, Maria Schneider\, Fedchcock’s N.Y.\, Bill Holman\, Buddy Childers\, Jack Sheldon\, Bob Florence\, T. Garling\, Vic Lewis\, Barbara Morrison\, Ben Clatsworthy\, Phil Woods\, and others. Ron Stout worked with Horace Silver for 3 years\, and has played with Karl Denson\, Pepper Adams\, Supersax\, Les Czimber\, Poncho Sanchea\, Matt Zebley\, and David Berger\, and others. \nTalented pianist\, Keith Droste\, plays in the style of Oscar Peterson\,and has recorded with a small group and big band\, and has performed around Southern California since the 1970’s. \nBassist Henry Franklin\, affectionately known as “The Skipper”\, first recorded on Hugh Masakela’s #1 hit single\, “Grazin in the Grass”\, and played with Hugh Masakela at the Monterey International Pop Festival. Franklin has played and recorded with Gene Harris and the Three Sounds\, Hampton Hawes\, Freddie Hubbard\, Bobbi Humphrey\, Willie Bobo\, Archie Shepp\, O.C. Smith\, Count Basie\, Stevie Wonder\, Al Jarreau\, David Gonzalez\, Julian Priester\, Freddie Redd\, Woody Shaw\, and written for A Tribe Called Quest. Henry was encouraged by his father\, Sam Franklin\, who was a jazz trumpeter and band leader. Henry studied with bassists Al McKibbon and George Morrow\, and was influenced by bassists Paul Chambers and Doug Watkins. While attending Manual Arts High School in L.A.\, Henry worked professionally with Roy Ayers Latin Jazz Quintet\, Harold Land and Hampton Hawes. Franklin toured Europe with Hampton Hawes and recorded 5 albums with him\, and in L.A.\, played with jazz artists Ornette Coleman\, Don Cherry\, Billy Higgins\, and Scott LaFaro. Henry recorded on Stevie Wonder’s Gold Record\, “Journey Through The Secret Life Of Plants”. Franklin recorded 2 albums with jazz artists John Carter and Bobby Bradford\, and recorded on 5 albums with Pharaoh Sanders\, Joe Williams\, Sonny Rollins\, Bobby Hutcherson\, Sonny Fortune\, and Milt Jackson. Henry Franklin has made 15 recordings a leader\, and appeared on over 100 recordings in his career. \nDrummer Tim Pleasant always complements any group with his sensitive\, rhythmic and timely playing. Tim has been active on the jazz scene since the 1980’s\, and has recorded with numerous jazz artists like David Sills\, Frank Lowe\, Kurt Rosenwinkel\, Chuck Manning\, Putter Smith\, and others. URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/the-doug-mcdonald-all-star-sextet/ LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States CATEGORIES:jazz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/doug-macdonald.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191123T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191123T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005358 CREATED:20191014T183726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191101T175720Z UID:5648-1574535600-1574542800@petecarlsonsgolf.com SUMMARY:The Joshua Breakstone Trio DESCRIPTION:N.Y. touring guitarist\, composer\, and educator\, Joshua Breakstone and his Trio make a rare appearance playing the music of Jazz Drum Legend\, Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. On Bass is stand-out Mike Gurrola\, and on Drums is the legendary Roy McCurdy. The Trio will play favorites from a vast selection of Modern Jazz Be-Bop\, Hard Bop\, and Cool Jazz music. \nGuitarist Joshua Breakstone plays clean\, fiery\, up-tempo lines\, is a first rate improvisor\, and plays sensitive ballads with great finesse. Joshua began playing guitar at the age of 14\, and was exposed to Broadway Show music and the N.Y. Philharmonic Orchestra by his musical parents. Breakstone worked at Fillmore East where he heard and admired artists like Jimi Hendrix and Frank Zappa. Joshua was heavily influenced by the music and playing of Jazz greats Lee Morgan\, Charlie Parker\, and Clifford Brown\, and emulated their styles in his playing. Breakstone studied in Manhattan with musician Sal Salvador\, received a degree at the New College of the University South Florida and the Berklee College of Music\, did graduate studies at N.Y.U.\, and taught at the Rhode Island Conservatory of Music. Joshua has made over 20 recordings in the last 40 years\, and has played guitar for 50 years. Breakstone has worked with Jazz legends Tommy Flannigan\, Barry Harris\, Kenny Barron\, Pepper Adams\, Jimmy Knepper\, Joanne Brackeen\, Cecil McBee\, Billy Hart\, Lew Tabackin\, Eliot Zigmund\, Keith Copeland\, Al Harewood\, Ray Drummond\, Jack McDuff\, Kenny Washington\, Dennis Irwin\, Herb Ellis\, Mike Richmond\, Warne Marsh\, Emily Remler and others. Joshua’s other music influences include Grant Green\, Wes Montgomery\, Jimmy Raney\, Tal Farlow\, Charlie Christian\, Bud Powell\, Thelonious Monk\, John Scofield\, Irving Berlin\, Frank Sinatra\, Dizzy Gillespie\, Duke Pearson\, and Japanese music. \nBassist Mike Gurrola is in the lineage of Bass greats Ray Brown and John Clayton. As a high schooler\,  Mike received the first Ray Brown Scholarship through the L.A. County High School For The Arts Program\, mentored by Ray Brown protege\, John Clayton\, and also studied at the Colburn School of Music.  Mike has worked with Jazz artists Eric Reed\, Mary Stallings\, Jeff Hamilton\, Houston Person\, Benny Green\, Larry Goldings\, Ralph Moore\, Willie Jones III\, Harry Allen\, Jane Monheit\, Kenny Burrell\, and Roy McCurdy and Teri Lyne Carrington.  As a young player\, Mike plays with a mature musicianship like that of a professional veteran\, and supports the harmonic and melodic creativity of the other musicians\, playing musical notes and rhythms that propel the band onward and upward with strength\, humility\, respect and even humor.  Gurrola won competitions performing at the Berklee School of Music and the Monterey Jazz Festival with the Monterey Jazz Festival Next Generation Orchestra and also performed at the North Sea Jazz Festival and the Kennedy Center. Mike is a bassist who swings with creative ease making him a first call bassist in both L.A. and N.Y. \nDrum legend\, Roy McCurdy\, has been a vibrant performer on the Jazz scene for over 6 decades.  Roy studied at the Eastman School of Music and began playing professionally at the age of 16. Roy has played with 100’s of Jazz artists like the Art Farmer-Benny Golson Sextet\, Coleman Hawkins\, Sonny Rollins\, Betty Carter\, Bobby Timmons\, Roy Eldridge\, Eddie Vinson\, The Mangione Brothers\, and for over 10 years with Cannonball Adderley’s Quintet.  Roy’s influences include drummers Louie Bellson\, Shelley Manne\, Sam Woodyard\, Buddy Rich\, Papa Jo Jones\, Philly Joe Jones\, and the bands of Duke Ellington\, Jimmy Lunceford\, and Lionel Hampton. Roy teaches at both U.S.C.’s Thornton School of Music and the Pasadena Conservatory.  McCurdy appeared on 25 of Cannonball and Nat Adderley’s recordings\, and has played on over 50 recordings of dozens of artists. Roy McCurdy has worked in the NBC studios\, both live and in movies\, and has played and toured with over 60 different jazz groups. URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/the-joshua-breakstone-trio/ LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States CATEGORIES:jazz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/joshua-breakstone-2020-img.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191116T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005358 CREATED:20191014T180949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191026T000851Z UID:5642-1573930800-1573938000@petecarlsonsgolf.com SUMMARY:The Jon Mayer Quartet DESCRIPTION:Pianist and composer\, Jon Mayer leads a talented quartet\, featuring Saxophone great\, Doug Webb\, Bass standout\, Mike Gurrola\, and Drum legend\, Roy McCurdy\, playing high level\, straight ahead Jazz favorites that include standards\, originals\, and classics from the Great American Songbook.  Jon Mayer grew up in NYC\, and learned the craft of playing be-bop\, and hard bop jazz\, recording in the 50’s with Jazz giants\, Saxophonist John Coltrane and Saxophonist Jackie McLean.  Jon learned to express strong emotion with a muscular\, blues style\, as well as playing tender ballads.  Mayer has worked with the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Big Band\, Dionne Warwick\, Sarah Vaughn\, Anita O”Day\, and the Manhattan Transfer.  Jon’s compositions have been recorded by Les McCann\, Barry White\, Nancy Wilson\, Gladys Knight\, Ernie Watts\, and Jackie Ryan. Most recently Mayer has worked and recorded with Darek Oles\, Rufus Reid\, Bob Maize\, Harold Mason\, Chuck Israels\, Arnie Wise\, Willie Jones III\, Dirk Berk\, Victor Lewis\, and Roy McCurdy. Jon Mayer has 11 recordings as a leader and is an active clinician and educator\, teaching Master’s classes and giving private lessons. \nSaxophone great Doug Webb received his music degree from Berklee School of Music and has been featured on 100’s of recordings with artists like Horace Silver\, Freddie Hubbard\, Sal Marquez\, Stanley Clarke\, Brian Bromberg\, Quincy Jones\, Mat Marucci\, Bobby Caldwell\, Kyle Eastwood\, Rod Stewart\, Carly Simon\, Art Garfunkel\, Queen Latifah\, Cher\, Art Davis\, Kenny Rogers\, Bonnie Raitt\, Poncho Sanchez\, and Vicki Carr. Doug was a 15 year member of Doc Severinsen’s Tonight Showband\, and has recorded on 100’s of Movie and T.V. Programs\, including the Family Guy Orchestra\, and has been a soloist on Clint Eastwood’s film soundtracks: Million Dollar Baby\, Gran Torino\, Mystic River\, and Jersey Boys.  Webb played on Dennis Miller’s T.V. show houseband\, with the Jimmy Cleveland Orchestra\, and has worked with most of L.A.’s top Jazz Big Bands. Originally from Chicago\, Doug has lived  and played in Southern California for most of his life. Doug started on the clarinet at the age of 8\, and at the age of 15 was playing the saxophone and flute.  Doug Webb has made 27 recordings as a leader\, and has appeared on over 150 recordings in his career. \nBassist Mike Gurrola is in the lineage of Bass greats Ray Brown and John Clayton. As a high schooler\,  Mike received the first Ray Brown Scholarship through the L.A. County High School For The Arts Program\, mentored by Ray Brown protege\, John Clayton\, and also studied at the Colburn School of Music.  Mike has worked with Jazz artists Eric Reed\, Mary Stallings\, Jeff Hamilton\, Houston Person\, Benny Green\, Larry Goldings\, Ralph Moore\, Willie Jones III\, Harry Allen\, Jane Monheit\, Kenny Burrell\, and Roy McCurdy and Teri Lyne Carrington.  As a young player\, Mike plays with a mature musicianship like that of a professional veteran\, and supports the harmonic and melodic creativity of the other musicians\, playing musical notes and rhythms that propel the band onward and upward with strength\, humility\, respect and even humor.  Gurrola won competitions performing at the Berklee School of Music and the Monterey Jazz Festival with the Monterey Jazz Festival Next Generation Orchestra and also performed at the North Sea Jazz Festival and the Kennedy Center. Mike is a bassist who swings with creative ease making him a first call bassist in both L.A. and N.Y. \n  \nDrum legend\, Roy McCurdy\, has been a vibrant performer on the Jazz scene for over 6 decades.  Roy studied at the Eastman School of Music and began playing professionally at the age of 16. Roy has played with 100’s of Jazz artists like the Art Farmer-Benny Golson Sextet\, Coleman Hawkins\, Sonny Rollins\, Betty Carter\, Bobby Timmons\, Roy Eldridge\, Eddie Vinson\, The Mangione Brothers\, and for over 10 years with Cannonball Adderley’s Quintet.  Roy’s influences include drummers Louie Bellson\, Shelley Manne\, Sam Woodyard\, Buddy Rich\, Papa Jo Jones\, Philly Joe Jones\, and the bands of Duke Ellington\, Jimmy Lunceford\, and Lionel Hampton. Roy teaches at both U.S.C.’s Thornton School of Music and the Pasadena Conservatory.  McCurdy appeared on 25 of Cannonball and Nat Adderley’s recordings\, and has played on over 50 recordings of dozens of artists. Roy McCurdy has worked in the NBC studios\, both live and in movies\, and has played and toured with over 60 different jazz groups. URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/the-john-mayer-quartet/ LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States CATEGORIES:jazz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/jon-mayer-event-img2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191109T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191109T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005358 CREATED:20191014T180502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191025T235317Z UID:5640-1573326000-1573333200@petecarlsonsgolf.com SUMMARY:The John Proulx Trio DESCRIPTION:Singer\, pianist\, Grammy award winning composer\, and recording artist\, John Proulx leads a talented trio to perform jazz standards\, and classics from the Great American Songbook\, accompanied by bassist\, Ken Wild\, and drummer Dean Koba. John Proulx plays a hot\, swinging style of piano\, and sings with a smooth\, mellow sound\, reminiscent of a young Chet Baker.  John has 4 recordings as a leader from which he has garnered national and international acclaim. \nProulx has toured with vocalists Anita O’Day\, Natalie Cole\, Melissa Manchester\, and pianist Marian McPartland. John received a Grammy award for co-writing “These Golden Years” for Jazz legend Nancy Wilson\, and co- wrote for each others’ albums with vocalist Melissa Manchester who performed a duet with vocalist Al Jarreau. Jazz vocalist\, Mary Stallings and vocalist Deana Martin have also recorded John Proulx’s songs. \nJohn Proulx began playing the violin at the age of 3\, and quickly switched to classical piano.  Grandfather Clyde Proulx\, a jazz guitarist\, introduced John to jazz and he has enjoyed playing improvisational music ever since. Proulx received his music degree from Roosevelt University’s Chicago School of Performing Arts\, has performed around the L.A. Jazz scene for several years\, appeared at Feinstein’s Supper Club in NYC\, and appeared on both Michael Feinstein’s and Marian McPartland’s NPR radio shows.  John is in pursuit of his Master’s degree at Western Michigan University. \nBorn in NYC\, bassist Ken Wild\, grew up in Hawaii\, learning clarinet\, and saxophone\, and eventually the bass.  Ken is a founding member of the band Seawind that made recordings on the CTI and A&M record labels\, and were the opening act for Herbie Hancock\, Herbie Mann\, George Benson\, and many others\, of which Harvey Mason and George Duke were producers that included vocalist Al Jarreau. Since the mid-70’s Ken Wild has been an active studio and sessions musician for dozens of T.V. shows\, Films\, recordings\, and theatre.  Ken has performed live with dozens of major artists and appeared on over 40 recordings. \nDrummer Dean Koba has performed in and around Southern California for nearly 30 years\, and is a regular with the bands of Tamir Hendelman\, Barry Zweig\, and Greg Reitan. Dean has played at Disneyland for the last 25 years with The Jambalaya Jazz Band\, and The Royal Street Bachelors\, among others. Koba has a degree in percussion from Northwestern University\, and a Master’s degree in Jazz Studies from U.S.C.. Dean has studied with drumming giants Joe La Barbera\, and Jeff Hamilton\, and has taught at Long Beach City College\, and Mt. San Antonio and El Camino Colleges.  Dean Koba has appeared on 22 recordings and performed with over 50 major artists. URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/the-john-proulx-trio-2/ LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States CATEGORIES:jazz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/john-proulx-event-img3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191102T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191102T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005358 CREATED:20191014T180225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191017T172426Z UID:5638-1572721200-1572728400@petecarlsonsgolf.com SUMMARY:The Amina Figarova Sextet DESCRIPTION:Hailing from Azerbaijan\, the New York-based Amina Figarova is an internationally influenced—and recognized—composer\, pianist\, and bandleader. Those three roles come to the forefront in Figarova’s sextets\, bands with a remarkable chemistry that brings her detailed arrangements to life. Every member of the group stands out as a first-rate individual\, but their dedication to Figarova’s eclectic and powerful compositions gives this group its depth of feeling and elite status. The Amina Figarova Sextet has been a hit at major festivals like the Newport Jazz Festival and New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.\n\nThe Sextet includes: Amina Figarova on piano\, Bart Platteau on Flutes\, Morgan Guerin on tenorsax\, Alex Pope Norris on trumpet\, Philip Norris on bass\, and Brian Richburg JR on drums.\n\nWe will be playing music from Amina’s new CD “Road to the Sun”\n\nWith this release Amina Figarova is celebrating the 20th anniversary of her band.\nIn 1998\, having a blast playing with a big band made up of students from Thelonius Monk’s Institute of Jazz\, outdoors\, surrounded by the gorgeous mountains of Aspen Snow Mass\, I was thinking how much I wanted to create a smaller band that would have the same power of a big band\, but with so much more room in it for each musician to shine.\nLittle did I know this was the beginning of a beautiful journey\, one that continues to this day\, in which every concert\, every recording is another beginning\, another thrill\, another joy.
I conceived of the band as a septet 20 years ago\, and later refined it to a sextet in 2005. And many of the most incredible musicians in the world have been a part of this band and of my band family. It is so much fun writing for them\, trying out different directions\, different unknowns; this continuous journey an exquisite adventure: enlightening\, illuminating\, beautiful\, easy and challenging at the same time.\n\nAmina Figarova has been a band leader for 20 years.  Her band is somewhere between a small ensemble and the power of a big band.  Amina’s band plays a form of high octane jazz and new age creative instrumental music. As vocalist and pianist\, Amina and her band have made 14 recordings. Her classical influences include Bach\, Rachmanicoff\, Debussy\, Scriabin\, and her jazz influences include Louis Armstrong\, Duke Ellington\, Oscar Peterson\, and Ella Fitzgerald. Amina is an admirer of the music of Herbie Hancock\, McCoy Tyner\, Chick Corea\, Keith Jarrett\, Miles Davis\, Wayne Shorter\, and Michel Petrucianni.  Amina studied at Baku Conservatory\, Rotterdam Conservatory in the Netherlands\, and at the Berklee School of Music. Amina has worked with James Moody\, Larry Coryell\, Winard Harper\, Nathan Davis\, Toots Thielemans\, Claudio Roditi\, Jackie Ryan\, and many others. Husband and Flutist\, Bart Platteau\, is an accomplished professional and band manager. Morgan Guerin is a multi instrumentalist\, producer\, composer\, and engineer who will play saxophone. Morgan has worked with Terri Lyne Carrington\, Ellis Marsalis\, Tyshawn Sorey\, Esperanza Spalding\, Jimmy Cobb\, Nicolas Payton\, Christian Scott\, Stefon Harris\, Allen Toussaint\, Freddie Cole\, Russell Gunn\, Wallace Roney\, Buster Williams and others.\n\n\nAlex Pope Norris is a trumpeter\, composer\, arranger\, and educator. Alex has studied and received his degrees at the Peabody Conservatory\, the Manhattan School of Music\, and the University of Miami.  He has taught at the New School of Jazz and Contemporary Music\, the University of Miami\, and the Peabody Conservatory.  Alex has 2 recordings as a leader\, and has played on over 80 recordings as a sideman.  He has played with the Village Vanguard Jazz Orchestra\, the Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra\, Maria Schneider’s Big Band\, with Betty Carter\, Lonnie Plaxico\, Jason Lindner\, Timbalaye\, Slide Hampton\, Joshua Redman\, Brad Mehldau\, Chris Potter\, Carl Allen\, John Patituchi\, Mulgrew Miller\, Brian Blade\, Afro-Cuban music with Andy and Jerry Gonzalez\, Manny Oquendo\, Paquito D’Rivera\, Chico O’Farill\, and with the big bands of Ron Carter\, Mingus Dynasty\, Alan Ferber\, Kyle Eastwood\, Helen Sung\, and Miguel Zenon. \nPhillip Norris is a bassist who is studying at the Julliard School of Music\, and received the Ella Fitzgerald Outstanding Soloist Award.  Phillip has played with Wynton Marsalis\, Ullysses Owens Jr.\, Harold Mabern\, Joe Farnsworth\, Eric Alexander\, Jeff Hamilton\, Helen Sung\, Kenny Washington\, and many others. \nBrian Richburg Jr.\, is a talented drummer\, and student of Donald Harrison\, and Herlin Riley. URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/the-amina-figarova-sextet/ LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States CATEGORIES:jazz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/amina-figarova-event-img.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191026T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191026T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005358 CREATED:20191007T011852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191017T024358Z UID:5458-1572116400-1572123600@petecarlsonsgolf.com SUMMARY:John Bolivar Quintet DESCRIPTION:Saxophone master\, John Bolivar\, leads a talented quintet to perform the music of the well known jazz/soul/funk/r&b group\, The Crusaders\, who were one of the most popular jazz and crossover groups of the 1960’s\, 1970’s\, 1980’s and beyond\, that had an identifiable sound of a great two horn(sax and trombone) combination\, and infectious rhythm section(piano\, bass\, and drums). The well known members were Joe Sample\, Wilton Felder\, Wayne Henderson\, and Stix Hooper. Other members included Hubert Laws\, and Larry Carlton. \nJohn Bolivar’s Quintet includes John on saxophones\, Jock Ellis on trombone\, Stu Pearlman on piano\, Hilliard Wilson on bass\, and Quentin Dennard on drums. \nLeader John Bolivar has a 4 decade long recording career\, having appeared on nearly 50 recordings. John has has performed and toured with many jazz and blues greats at jazz festivals\, live on stage\, on T.V.\, in Film\, and has mentored young musicians of the local Boys and Girls Club Heatwave Showband. John has performed with Aretha Franklin\, Chuck Mangione\, Ernie Andrews\, Lou Rawls\, Buddy Collette\, Dionne Warwick\, B.B. King\, Prince\, Herb Alpert\, Hank Crawford\, Joe Turner\, Percy Mayfield\, Jay McShann\, Esther Phillips\, Billy Paul\, Maxine Weldon\, Lalo Schifrin\, Willie Bobo\, Brian Wilson\, Johnny Rivers\, O.C.Smith\, Jimmy Smith\, Chaka Khan\, Marla Gibbs\, Jefferey Osborne Jr.\, Little Anthony and The Imperials\, Gerald Albright\, Johnny Hammond\, Jack McDuff\, Charles Earland\, Joe Sample\, Billy Mitchell\, Ry Cooder\, Joe Bonner and many others. \nTrombonist Jock Ellis has played on over 20 recordings and performed with the Don Ellis Big Band\, Frank Zappa\, Dave Mason\, Mark Almond\, Robbie Krieger\, Canned Heat\, and the Steve Huffsteter Big Band. \nPianist Stu Pearlman has performed\, recorded\, and taught jazz\, r&b\, blues\, Motown\, pop\, fusion\, funk\, world\, reggae\, latin\, rock\, smooth\, and original music for over 40 years. Stu studied at Brown University\, and the Berklee School of Music\, and has performed at the Playboy Jazz Festival\, the Pacific Symphony\, Disney Hall\, the Long Beach Blues Festival\, has toured Asia and Canada\, played on T.V.’s Seinfeld\, at celebrity weddings\, Oscar parties\, and with Stevie Wonder\, Al Jarreau\,  Brian Wilson\, Kenny G\, David Foster\, Natalie Cole and many musical greats at local and national venues. \nJazz and Soul bassist Hilliard Wilson has performed on 15 recordings\, and plays a wide variety of styles: covering jazz\, fusion\, blues\, reggae\, r&b\, funk\, pop\, country\, rock\, oldies\, classic rock\, and southern rock. \nDrummer Quentin Dennard\, a Detroit native\, has played with many prominent jazz\, r&b\, and soul artists like Diana Ross and the Supremes\, Dionne Warwick\, the Temptations\, and many others\, playing with a powerful and uplifting style with impeccable touch and timing. \nCome out and enjoy this talented group who will play fun- loving\, joyful music that is inspiring\, original\, full of beauty. URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/john-bolivar-quintet/ LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States CATEGORIES:jazz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/john-bolivar-event-img2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190427T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190427T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005358 CREATED:20190319T204543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190418T184634Z UID:3587-1556391600-1556398800@petecarlsonsgolf.com SUMMARY:Tom Ranier and Friends DESCRIPTION:The talented trio of pianist/clarinetist Tom Ranier\, bassist Chuck Berghofer\, and drummer Ray Brinker\, will be joined by vocalist Anna Mjoll\, to perform a choice selection of be-bop\, cool\, and west coast jazz tunes from the vast library of jazz standards\, classics\, and originals of the Great American Songbook. Multi- instrumentalist Tom Ranier\, was inspired by the music of Benny Goodman and Charlie Parker. Tom has been prominent in the Film\, T.V. and Music recording industry since the 1970’s\, playing keyboards\, woodwinds\, and writing music extensively for the Grammys\, Academy Awards\, Emmys\, and Golden Globe winning media and soundtracks for many top artists like Barbra Streisand\, Shirley Bassey\, Michael Feinstein\, Christina Aguilera\, Joe Pass\, Placido Domingo\, Barry Manilow\, Natalie Cole\, and many others. Tom has worked with musicians Dave Pike\, Pete Christlieb\, John Heard\, Sherman Ferguson\, Terry Gibbs\, Buddy DeFranco\, George Coleman\, Lew Tabackin\, Eddie Daniels\, Lanny Morgan\, Carl Saunders\, Abe Laboriel\, Chuck Berghofer\, Harvey Mason\, Paul Kreibich\, Luther Hughes\, Ron Eschete\, Glenn Cashman\, Bob Cooper\, Jimmy Mosher\, Pat Senatore\, Roger Neumann\, Gabe Baltazar\, Tom Talbert\, Andy Martin\, Tony Rizzi\, Demetri Pagaldis\, and many others. \nTom has written and played on numerous T.V. shows\, for Disney\, and CBS\, and states studio work keeps him fresh and a better musician with a broader scope. Ranier currently tours with vocal great\, Tony Bennett\, and as a pianist and jazz artist\, Tom’s personal approach mixes Bud Powell’s complexities\, Oscar Peterson’s swing\, Bill Evans’ harmonies\, and Chick Corea’s melodies. Tom cites composer and arrangers Michel Legrand\, Nelson Riddle\, and Eddie Sauter as influences for orchestral writing. Ranier has taught at Fullerton College and with Kenny Burrell at UCLA. Tom has authored a book “Piano in the Rhythm Section”. Ranier has recorded 8 albums as a leader/co-leader\, and has appeared on over 275 recordings in his career. \nBassist Chuck Berghofer\, known for his huge\, rich tone on the instrument\, has worked as a studio musician and in the film industry since the 1960’s. Berghofer was in Shelly Manne’s House Band at Shelly’s Manne-Hole Jazz Club in Hollywood\, and as the house bassist at Donte’s Jazz Club in Los Angeles\, both for several years. Berghofer has worked with many jazz greats that include Ralph Pena\, Skinny Ennis\, Bobby Troup\, Pete Jolly\, Nick Martinis\, Jack Sheldon\, Conte Condoli\, Zoot Sims\, Stan Getz\, Gerry Mulligan\, Art Pepper\, Bob Cooper\, Frank Rosolino\, Rahsaan Roland Kirk\, Philly Joe Jones\, Frank Capp\, Herb Ellis\, Jan Lundgren\, Shelley Berg\, Howard Roberts\, Andy Martin\, Joe La Barbera\, John Proulx\, and numerous others. Chuck has accompanied many top vocalists like Ray Charles\, Ella Fitzgerald\, Peggy Lee\, Seth McFarlane\, Frank Sinatra\, Mel Torme\, Glen Campbell\, the Everly Brothers\, Elvis Presley\, Buddy Greco\, Keely Smith\, Rosemary Clooney\, and a number of others. Berghofer has appeared on over 400 film soundtracks\, on over 500 recordings\, and was awarded the Most Valuable Bass Player 4 consecutive years by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Chuck is known for his bass part on Nancy Sinatra’s “These Boots Are Made For Walkin”\, and on the T.V. show “Barney Miller”. Berghofer performed on Barbra Streisands’s film “Funny Girl”\, and was a member of the famous studio band\, “The Wrecking Crew”. Chuck credits bassists Leroy Vinegar\, Paul Chambers\, Ray Brown\, Scott LaFaro\, and Red Mitchell as influences. Berghofer recently toured with jazz vocal great\, Tony Bennett\, and has toured with many other top jazz vocalists. \nDrummer Ray Brinker is very active on the L.A. Jazz and Studio scene. A graduate of North Texas State University\, Brinker was a member of the Grammy nominated 1 0’Clock Lab Band. Ray has toured with over a dozen world class artists that include Maynard Ferguson\, Pat Benatar\, and Tierney Sutton\, with whom Brinker is a 23 year member of the 5-Time consecutively Grammy nominated Tierney Sutton Band. Brinker has co-arranged and recorded 10 CDs for the Tierney Sutton Band\, and Ray is also a member of Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band. Ray has performed/recorded/toured with over 40 top diverse artists\, including\, with Ray Charles on his 8-Time Grammy award winning Album of the Year\, “Genius Loves Company”. Brinker has performed on a dozen Film/T.V. projects\, which include writing\, arranging\, and performing the score for Clint Eastwood’s film\, “Sully”. Ray Brinker has over 150 recording credits in his career. \nSinger/songwriter Anna Mjoll\, from Iceland\, comes from a musical family. Her mother is Olafur Gaukua\, a singer and model\, and her father\, Svanhildur Jakobsdottir is a radio program director. Anna has appeared in Iceland on numerous T.V. shows\, on Eurovision\, toured with singer Julio Iglesias for 3 years. and has written 3 songs with C.J. Vanston for the film\, “For Your Consideration”. Anna’s CD\, “The Shadow of Your Smile” was recorded with jazz artists Vinnie Colaiuta\, Dave Carpenter\, Don Grusin\, Neil Stubenhaus\, and Luis Conte\, and was voted one of the top 5 female jazz vocal CDs and she was voted one of the top 5 jazz singers of the year. Anna Mjoll’s singing evokes influences of Peggy Lee\, Astrud Gilberto\, and Blossom Dearie\, with her personal interpretations of a song and a style all her own. URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/tom-ranier-and-friends/ LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States CATEGORIES:jazz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/website-mini-website-gallery-imgs-tom-ranier.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190420T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190420T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005358 CREATED:20190319T190629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190410T183120Z UID:3582-1555786800-1555794000@petecarlsonsgolf.com SUMMARY:Jackie Ryan with the Tamir Hendelman Trio DESCRIPTION:Jackie Ryan – Vocals\nTamir Hendelman – Piano\nAlex Frank – Bass\nDean Koba – Drums \n One of the outstanding jazz vocalists of her generation\, singer Jackie Ryan is accompanied by talented pianist Tamir Hendelman and his trio\, with superb bassist Alex Frank\, and dynamic drummer Dean Koba. Jackie Ryan is a passionate and sensational vocalist who has the dexterity of Sarah Vaughn\, the instinctive smarts of Carmen McRae\, and the verve of Diana Krall. She is an extraordinary world class talent who is gifted with astonishing emotional and stylistic range. Jackie Ryan sings from the heart with savvy\, interpretative assurance. \n Pianist Tamir Hendelman is a virtuoso pianist who plays with exhilaration and a fullness of content and intensity\, offering new presentations of tunes. He is a captivating player who plays with sensitivity\, introspection\, strength\, and swing\, and flawlessly uses dynamics with a wonderful touch\, improvising with considerable sympathy with his trio to harmonize\, blend\, and support vocalist\, Jackie Ryan. \n Bassist Alex Frank is an accomplished player who follows in the lineage of jazz bass great\, Ray Brown. Drummer Dean Koba is an energetic\, imaginative\, spontaneous\, in-demand player who follows in the lineage of drumming great\, Jeff Hamilton. \nVocalist Jackie Ryan sings a myriad of jazz idioms from blues and gospel flavored jazz gems to love songs\, ballads\, classics\, samba rhythms\, and originals. \n She sings with an astonishing contralto voice\, possessing a 3 and a half octave range\, and magnetic stage presence. Jackie has recorded 7 CD’s as a leader\, and has received #1 nationwide position on the “JazzWeeks’s” industry’s standard charts. Ryan has recorded and or performed with John Clayton\, Cyrus Chesnut\, Eric Alexander\, Jeremy Pelt\, Carl Allen\, Ray Drummond\, Romero Lubambo\, Red Holloway\, Tamir Hendelman\, Jeff Hamilton\, Toots Thielemans\, Clark Terry\, Buddy DeFranco\, Ernie Watts\, Harry Allen\, Scott Hamilton\, Gerald Clayton\, Amina Figarova\, Mike Wofford\, Jon Mayer\, Larry Vuccovich\, Barry Harris\, Bill Cunliffe\, Shelly Berg\, Benny Green\, Terry Gibbs\, Emil Richards\, Jon Hendricks\, Obed Calvaire\, Rickey Woodard\, Gilbert Castellanos\, and Graham Dechter. Jackie has great cross-cultural appeal. She is part Irish and part Mexican\, and sings Spanish\, Brazilian/Portuguese\, and English lyrics with unadorned sincerety\, and a keen ear for jazz phrasing and its’ internal rhymes. Jackie’s fresh approach to singing locks herself into the spirit of a song. Ryan’s intimate singing style draws the listener into a one on one experience. Jackie is an extraordinarily gifted artist who follows in the great lineage of vocalists like Billie Holiday\, Sarah Vaughn\, Peggy Lee\, Carmen McRae\, Ella Fitzgerald\, and Abbey Lincoln\, yet maintaining her own unmistakeable identity. Award winning pianist Tamir Hendelman plays with high praise as an accompanist for vocalist Jackie Ryan in every note he plays. Leader of his own Trio\, Tamir has been both an integral part of Jeff Hamilton’s Trio and a member of the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra for nearly 20 years. Tamir has played with jazz greats like Harry Allen\, Teddy Edwards\, Warren Vache\, Houston Person\, John and Jeff Clayton\, Nick Brignola\, Phil Upchurch\, Rickey Woodard\, Barbara Morrison and several others. \nTamir started on the keyboard at the age of 6\, moved from Tel Aviv to the U.S. at the age of 12\, and won the Yamaha National Keyboard Competition at the age of 14. Tamir has performed in Japan and at The Kennedy Center. He studied at the Tanglewood Institute\, received his degree at Eastman School of Music\, and was named the youngest director of The Lovewell Institute. Tamir has been an in-demand pianist and arranger for nearly 25 years\, and has played on several international world tours. Tamir has received awards from ASCAP and The National Foundation For The Advancement of The Arts\, has been a soloist in The Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra\, premiered Oscar Peterson’s “Canadian Suite” at the Hollywood Bowl\, toured with vocalist Tierney Sutton ands Bill Holman’s Big Band\, directed Julia Mignes’ “Alter Ego”\, and recorded on Roberta Gambarini’s “Easy To Love”. Tamir has recorded with The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra\, John Pizzarelli\, Gladys Knight\, Diana Krall\, on Jackie Ryan’s “You\, The Night And The Music”\, on Janis Mann’s “A Perfect Time”\, and on Natalie Cole’s “Still Unforgetable”. Tamir has recorded 2 CD’s as a leader with his Trio\, exploring standards\, Brazilian music\, Blues\, and his Israeli roots. Tamir currently teaches at UCLA’s Herb Alpert School of Music. Tamir and his talented Trio create an irrisistable\, buoyant\, rhythmic flow in their playing as a tight knit group. \n Bassist Alex Frank started the bass at the age of 14\, later studying with Peter Dominguez and Eddie Gomez and graduating from Oberlin College. Alex is a member of Tamir Hendelman’s Trio\, The Lineage Trio with Graham Dechter and Ryan Shaw\, Bruce Forman’s Cow- Bop Band\, The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra\, and the tribute band to the music of Nat King Cole\, “Too Marvelous For Words”. Alex has recorded with Jeff Goldblum\, Bill Cunliffe\, Bruce Forman\, Peter Erskine\, Tamie Hendelman\, Renee Olstead\, Richard Shelton\, Ty Taylor\, Spencer Day\, Landau Murphy Jr.\, and Nas. Alex has played with dozens of top artists like George Benson\, Molly Ringwald\, Benny Golson\, Niki Haris\, Matthew Morrison\, Macy Gray\, Bobby Rydell\, Tierney Sutton\, Jeff Hamilton\, Barbara Morrison\, James Torme\, Jane Monheit\, and Pat Williams. Alex has played in T.V.\, Film\, and Radio. He appeared in “Jersey Boys”\, The Jimmy Kimmel Show\, “Modern Family”\,” Black Nativity”\, The Today Show\, “You’re The Worst”\, Graham Norton Show\, and The Late\, Late Show with James Corden. Alex was inducted in the Texas Western Swing Hall of Fame\, and was 2nd in The International Society of Bassists” Jazz Competition. Alex Frank has appeared on 7 jazz recordings\, and also arranges and composes. His song “It’s Pure A.C.” was chosen as the official anthem for Atlantic City. Alex was a finalist in the 23rd Annual USA Songwriting Competition for the song “Lost ands Found”. \n Drummer Dean Koba has performed in Southern California for 30 years\, and played and recorded with over 50 major artists. Dean plays regularly with Tamir Hendelman\, Barry Zweig\, Greg Reitan\, 25 years at Disneyland\, with acts that include The Jambalaya Jazz Band\, and The Royal Street Bachelors. Dean received his degree in percussion at Northwestern University\, and his Masters degree in Jazz studies at USC. Dean has taught at Long Beach City College\, Mt. San Antonio College\, and El Camino College. Dean is especially influenced by The Bill Evans Trio sound\, particularly the groups with drummer Joe LaBarbera. Dean Koba has appeared on 20 recordings. URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/jackie-ryan-with-the-tamir-hendelman-trio/ LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States CATEGORIES:jazz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/website-mini-website-gallery-imgs-jackie-ryan.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190413T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190413T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005358 CREATED:20190319T181425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190408T210605Z UID:3579-1555182000-1555189200@petecarlsonsgolf.com SUMMARY:LA Jazz Quartet DESCRIPTION:The L.A. Jazz Quartet is comprised of bassist Darek Oles\, saxophonist Chuck Manning\, guitarist Larry Koonse\, and drummer Jason Harnell\, who are all highly in-demand Southern California based band leaders and sideman. The original group was co-founded in 1993 by three of the current band members\, Darek Oles\, Chuck Manning\, and Larry Koonse\, (Jason Harnell replaced Kevin Tullius). The L.A. Jazz Quartet plays an acoustic mix of classic jazz standards\, and original compositions with a wonderful harmonic sound\, originality\, and musical depth that showcases each players’ virtuoso abilities and a keen sense of how to maintain an organic wholeness that gives them their unique group sound. \n Bassist Darek Oles\, grew up in Poland\, and played with some of his countryman’s finest jazz musicians. A composer\, arranger\, and educator\, Oles is a protege of the great bassist Charlie Haden\, and has had a strong reputation as one of the finest bassists on the west coast for the last 3 decades. One of Oles first recordings as a leader is “Like a Dream”\, a collection of original compositions he recorded with pianist Brad Mehldau. Oles has recorded on Brad Mehldau’s CD\, “Largo”\, on guitarist Larry Koonse’s CD\, “Storybook”\, was a co-leader on the CD\, “Standards 2: Movie Music” with Peter Erskine\, Bob Mintzer\, and Alan Pasqua\, on trombonist Bob McChesney’s CD\, “Chez Sez”\, and on Kait Dunton’s CD\, “Mountain Suite”. Oles received a scholarship to attend California Institute of the Arts\, and has been an instructor there\, and at USC and UC Irvine. Following in the bass lineage of Scott LaFaro\, Charlie Haden\, Gary Peacock\, and pianist Bill Evans\, Oles has recorded 13 albums as a leader/co-leader\, and made several recordings as a sideman. Oles has recorded with many jazz greats that include Anthony Wilson\, Bill Cunliffe\, Gerry Gibbs\, James Newton\,Charles Lloyd\, Joe Lovano\, Benny Maupin\, Ravi Coltrane\, Scott Hamilton\, Tim Hagans\, Art Farmer\, Arturo Sandoval\, Billy Childs\, Billy Higgins\, Joe LaBarbera\, Laurence Marable\, Terry Lynn Carrington\, Albert “Tootie” Heath\, Kei Akagi\, Josh Nelson\, Jack Nimitz\, Bobby Shew\, Mike Wofford\, and numerous others. \n Saxophonist Chuck Manning is a talented musician who plays with the feel of some of the great saxophonists of the 1950’s and 1960’s\, and is musically influenced by John Coltrane\, Ornette Coleman\, Bobby Bradford\, Sonny Rollins\, Joe Henderson\, Wayne Shorter\, and North Indian flautist Pannalal Ghosh. Manning plays well thought out solos with integrity\, conviction\, and a heart felt sensitivity. Manning has a gorgeous sound on the sax and is inventive\, smart\, brilliant\, and understated. Manning always delivers a fresh\, bold sound with a keen rhythmic sense that is original\, personal\, and has great emotional impact. Manning’s modern playing explores themes and tunes\, going inside and outside\, always returning to a logical place. Manning has performed with over 120 jazz greats and recorded on over 50 albums. \n Guitarist Larry Koonse has been playing the guitar since the age of 7\, and grew up on the instrument with with his father\, guitarist Dave Koonse. Koonse studied with guitar master Jimmy Wyble\, and graduated from USC in jazz studies. Koonse first toured with the husband and wife duo\, John Dankworth and Cleo Laine. Koonse has played on multiple recordings that have received Grammy nominations\, and has toured with with Mel Torme\, Bob Brookmeyer\, Billy Childs\, John Pattatuci\, David Friesen\, Karrin Allyson\, Luciana Souza\, Natalie Cole\, Bob Mintzer\, Tierney Sutton\, Peter Erskine\, Hubert Laws\, Warne Marsh\, and the Percy Faith Orchestra. Koonse played with the Steve Houghton Quintet at the 1st Samix Festival in South Africa invited by Nelson Mandela and UNICEF\, played with Gary Willis in Sao Paulo for a government sponsored concert at SESC IPIRANGA\, and has played at Carnegie Hall\, the Academy of Music\, Disney Hall\, the Sydney Opera House\, with the L.A. Philharmonic\, the Philadelphia Orchestra\, and many orchestras around the world. Koonse has played on over 300 recordings with dozens of top artists\, and played in the film dedicated to guitar great Hank Garland. Koonse has written the guitar curiculum for Jeff Berlin’s “Players School”\, and has recorded 4 critically acclaimed recordings with the L.A. Jazz Quartet. Koonse has recorded 4 albums on the independent “Jazz Compass” record label\, and has been on the faculty of the California Institute of the Arts as a guitar instructor since 1990. Koonse has played on over 40 world tours with many jazz greats in his career. \n Jason Harnell is a world renowned drummer who has been a major contributor to the L.A. jazz scene for over 25 years. An educator\, composer\, and multiple band leader\, Harnell is a swinging\, hard grooving\, musical player\, who is a true artist that plays with a perfect balance of accompaniment and counterpoint. Harnell has an unmistakable sounds and style\, with boundless creativity and enthusiasm. Harnell started on the drums at the age of 6\, and received his 1st drum set from drumming great\, Louie Bellson. Harnell has recorded and performed with many of the world’s top jazz musicians\, and is co-leader of 4 critically acclaimed original bands. Harnell has recorded 4 albums with “joE-LeSs-shOe”\, recorded 2 albums with” 3-ish”\, recorded 1 album with “SIGMUND FUDGE”\, and recorded 1` album with “GO SHLOMO”. The Jason Harnell So Drum Experience is a must-media event and solo drum concert that tantalizes the senses and explores rhythm\, sight\, and sound in a unique and personal way that is inspiring\, entertaining\, and both musically interesting and humorous. Harnell’s 1st album is due out in May\, 2019. Harnell teaches at UC Irvine and Musicians Institute. Harnell is featured in numerous publications that include “Modern Drummer”\, “Drum”\, “JazzIz”\, and “Downbeat”\, has played in the films “J.Edgar”\, “Funny People”\, “American Gangster”\, played on T.V.’s “Tosh O”\, “Married with Children”\, “Beverly Hills 90210\, and played on numerous commercials. Harnell has played on over 40 recordings. URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/la-jazz-quartet-2/ LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States CATEGORIES:jazz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/website-mini-website-gallery-imgs-darek-oles.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190406T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190406T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005358 CREATED:20190319T175023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190401T180631Z UID:3576-1554577200-1554584400@petecarlsonsgolf.com SUMMARY:Mark Masters Ensemble meets the Blanton/Webster Band plays the music of Ellington and Strayhorn DESCRIPTION:The talented 12 piece Mark Masters Ensemble is a stellar group of some of Southern California’s finest musicians\, performing the music of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn\, one of the greatest song writing teams of the 20th century\, focusing on the late 1930’s and early 1940’s period that placed solo bass innovator\, Jimmy Blanton\, and saxophone great\, Ben Webster\, at the forefront of the Duke Ellington Orchestra. The saxophone section includes\, Danny House\, Jerry Pinter\, Kirsten Edkins\, and Adam Schroeder. The Trumpet section includes\, John Thomas\, Les Lovitt\, and Ron Stout. The trombone section includes\, Les Benedict\, Dave Woodley\, and George Thatcher. On bass is Putter Smith\, and on drums is Kendall Kay. \nBassist Jimmy Blanton was the originator of playing more complex pizzicato and arco bass solos in a jazz context than previous bassists. Blanton used the bass as a melodic instrument\, both bowing and plucking. Blanton’s uniqueness was in what and how he played with a distinctive\, pronounced tone. Blanton started first on the violin\, and then took up the bass at Tennessee State University\, playing with the Tennessee State Collegians\, and Fate Marable. After leaving the University\, Blanton played with the Jeter-Pillar Orchestra in St. Louis. Blanton next joined Ellington’s band in 1939\, and with Duke recorded the first piano-bass duets(Blues and Plucked Again). Blanton was featured in Ellington’s band\, placed front and center on the bandstand nightly\, which was unheard of at the time. Blanton also played in jam sessions at Minton’s Playhouse\, contributing to the genesis of the bop style of playing the bass. Blanton’s importance to Ellington’s band\, together with tenor saxophonist Ben Webster\, led Duke’s band to be known as the Blanton/Webster band. Blanton also played in small groups with Barney Bigard\, Rex Stewart\, Johnny Hodges\, and Cootie Williams\, who were all prominent members of the Ellington band. Blanton left Ellington’s band at the end of 1941 due to tuberculosis\, and passed away at the age of 23\, on July 30\, 1942. Blanton revolutionized the way the doublebass was used in jazz. Blanton’s virtuosity put him in a different class from his predecessors\, making him the first master of the jazz bass\, and demonstrating its’ potential as a solo instrument. Blanton possessed great dexterity and range\, roundness of tone\, accurate intonation\, and an unprecedented sense of swing. Blanton added many non-harmonic passing notes in playing accompanying lines\, giving them a contrapuntal flavor\, stimulating other soloists in their own harmonic explorations. Blanton’s originality was developed further by other musicians into the foundations of the be-bop rhythm sections in jazz. Until the styles of bassists like Scott LaFaro and Charlie Haden of the !960’s\, all modern bass players drew on Blanton’ innovations. There were few bassists who stood out as soloists in Blanton’s era. Notable bassists that swung were Walter Page\, in Count Basie’s band\, Milt Hinton\, in Cab Calloway’s band\, and Slam Stewart. Bassists who followed Blanton and built on his legacy over the next 20 years were Oscar Pettiford\, Ray Brown\, and Charles Mingus. Blanton made the bass sound like a giant guitar\, changing it forever. Jimmy Blanton can be heard on 8 recordings in his short but influential career. \nSaxophonist Ben Webster was one of the 3 most important tenor sax players of the 1930’s and 1940’s era of jazz\, along with Coleman Hawkins and Lester Young. Nicknamed the “The Brute” or “Frog”\, Webster’s tone was tough\, raspy\, and brutal on stomp tunes(with growls)\, and warm and sentimental on ballads. Webster was indebted to Johnny Hodges who taught him to play the instrument. Webster first studied the violin\, was self taught on the piano\, and was helped by Pete and Budd Johnson. Webster played with Lester Young’s family band\, and in Kansas City joined Benny Moten’s band\, which included Count Basie\, “Hotlips” Page\, and Walter Page. Webster would play with several orchestras in the 1930’s\, that included Andy Kirk\, Fletcher Henderson\, Benny Carter\, Willie Bryant\, Cab Calloway\, and Teddy Wilson. Webster joined Duke’s band in 1935\, recording “Cottontail” and “All Too Soon”\, and his contributions with Jimmy Blanton were so important Duke’s orchestra was known as The Blanton-Webster Band. Webster left Duke’s band in 1943\, would work with several groups\, and return to Duke’s band in 1948. Webster recorded the famous “King Of The Tenors” album in 1953 with Oscar Peterson\, and toured with Norman Granz’ “Jazz At The Philharmonic” with Oscar Peterson\, Harry”Sweets” Edison\, and other top musicians. Webster later recorded with the great Art Tatum\, Coleman Hawkins\, Gerry Mulligan\, Jimmy Witherspoon\, Jimmy Rowles\, Leroy Vinegar\, and Mel Lewis. In 1965\, Webster moved to Europe\, living and playing in London\, Amsterdam\, and Copenhagen. In 1971\, Webster reunited with Duke and performed and recorded with Earl Hines\, Buck Clayton\, Bill Coleman\, and Teddy Wilson. Webster passed away on September 20\, 1973. A foundation was started in Webster’s name\, and confirmed by the Queen of Denmark. The Annual Ben Webster Prize is awarded each year to a young outstanding musician in Denmark. Webster’s private collection of recordings and memorabilia are archived at The University Library of Southern Denmark\, Odense. From 1938 till his death in 1973\, Webster used the same saxophone\, and instructed in his will that it never be played again. Webster’s saxophone is on display at Rutgers University. In Southern Copenhagen\, a street was named after Webster\, “Ben Webster Ves”. Ben Webster recorded 25 albums as a leader\, and recorded on 26 albums as a sideman. \nDuke Ellington was a composer\, pianist\, and leader of his own orchestra for over 50 years. Ellington established a National Profile at The Cotton Club in Harlem in the mid 1920’s\, toured Europe in the 1930’s\, embracing the phrase “Beyond Category”\, referring to his music as part of American music\, rather than to the musical genre\, Jazz. Duke had some of the best musicians\, and melded them into the best known orchestra unit in the History of Jazz. Many of Duke’s band members stayed with him for several decades. Duke was a master at writing 3 minute tunes for the 78 rpm recording format. Duke wrote over 1000 compositions\, and has the largest extensive recorded body of work as a personal jazz legacy. Many of Duke’s pieces have become standards\, and Duke also recorded tunes of his band members\,like Juan Tizol’s “Caravan” and “Perdido”. Duke had a 30 year collaboration with composer/arranger Billy Strayhorn\, and together they composed many extended compositions\, suites\, and short pieces. After the 1956 Newport Jazz festival\, Duke enjoyed a major revival\, and embarked on world tours. Duke recorded for most American Record Companies of his era\, performed in and scored many films\, and composed numerous stage musicals. Duke was known for his inventiveness\, eloquence\, and charisma. Even after his passing in 1974\, Duke’s successes continued to rise\, posthumously receiving the esteemed Pulitizer Prize for Music in 1999. Considered one America’s greatest composers\, Duke received 14 Grammy Awards from 1959 to 2000. Duke was nominated for a Grammy Award 24 times\, and 10 of his recordings are in the Grammy Award Music Hall of Fame. Duke had 80 hit records from 1927 to 1954\, recorded 270 albums and appeared on nearly 1300 recordings in a 6 decade career. Duke would say\,” music is my mistress”\, “we love you madly”\,” it don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing”\, “there are only two types of music\, good music and bad music”. Duke wrote for each musician in his orchestra that reflected their character and personality. Music was Dukes’ total life\, and his commitment and dedication to it was incomparable and unalterable. Duke was a giant among giants in Jazz. Of the last century\, Duke is one of a half dozen of the greatest musical minds of all time. Duke’s compositions have been revisited by countless artists and musicians around the world as a source of inspiration and a bedrock for 1000’s of musician’s careers. Musicians like Dave Brubeck\, Miles Davis\, Louis Armstrong\, Carmen McRae\, Charles Mingus\, and Stevie Wonder are a few artists who have dedicated pieces of music to Duke. 100’s of albums have been dedicated to the music of Ellington and Strayhorn by artists famous\, and obscure. Duke Ellington’s instrument\, was\, his orchestra. \nBilly Strayhorn\, the composer\, pianist\, lyricist\, and arranger\, collaborated with Duke Ellington for 30 years. Strayhorn wrote “Take The A Train”\, “Chelsea Bridge”\, “A Flower Is A Lovesome Thing”\, “LushLife”\, “Lotus Blossom”\, “RainCheck”\, and “BloodCount”. Strayhorn collaborated with Duke on “DayDream”\, “Something To Live For”\, and helped arrange Duke’s band within band recordings\, providing harmonic clarity\, taste\, and polish to Duke’s compositions. Strayhorn’s arrangements had tremendous impact on Ellington’s band. Duke wrote for the personnel he had\, showcasing their personalities\, and the sound of soloists like Johnny Hodges\, Harry Carney\, Ben Webster\, Lawrence Brown\, and Jimmy Blanton. Drawing on the contrast between players or sections to create a new sound for his band\, Strayhorn brought a linear\, classically schooled ear to Duke’s works\, setting down in permanent form the sound and structure that Duke sought. In Duke’s autography\, he listed Strayhorn’s “4 Major Freedoms”\, 1) “Freedom from hate\, unconditionally”\, 2) “Freedom from self pity(even through all the pain and bad news)”\, 3) “Freedom from fear of possibly doing something that might possibly help another more than it might help himself”\, 4) “Freedom from the kind of pride that might make a man think that he was better than his brother or his neighbor” Strayhorn arranged and performed on dozens of recordings with Duke Ellington and Johnny Hodges. \nSaxophonist Danny House plays alto\, tenor\, clarinet\, and flute. He has appeared on over 40 recordings with the likes of Count Basie\, Frank Capp\, Ray Anthony\, Stan Kenton Alumni Band\, Jack Sheldon\, The Manhattan Transfer\, Anita O’Day\, Keely Smith\, Bob Curnow\, Kenny Drew\, and many others. Saxophonist Jerry Pinter plays soprano\, alto\, tenor saxes\, and clarinet and flute. He has appeared on over 60 recordings that include Grammy nominated recordings with the Woody Herman Band\, and with many jazz greats like Phil Woods\, Steve Huffsteter\, Lee Konitz\, Carl Saunders\, Stan Kenton Alumni Band\, Bob Curnow\, Jack Sheldon\, Anita O’Day\, Joey Sellers and numerous others. Jerry is currently a music instructor at Saddleback College. \nTenor Saxophonist Kirsten Edkins has recorded “Art and Soul”\, her most recent CD\, and has recorded with the Big Bands of Clare Fischer\, Bernie Dresel\, and Bill Holman\, Wayne Bergeron\, Seth McFarlane\, teaches at the Pasadena Conservatory of Music and Occidental College\, and is in the horn section of the T.V. show “The Voice”. Baritone saxophonist Adam Schroeder is an instructor of Jazz Studies at the University of Nevada\, Las Vegas\, a successful T.V. studio musician\, has 2 recordings as a leader\, and has played with the L.A. Philharmonic\, Michael Buble\, Diana Krall\, Sting\, and the big bands of Supersax\, Bob Mintzer\, Clayton-Hamilton\, Count Basie\, and Gordon Goodwin\, and Maureen McGovern\, John Pizzarelli\, Clark Terry\, and Ray Charles. \nTrumpeter John Thomas has held the lead chair for Count Basie\, Chick Corea\, Woody Herman\, Maria Schneider\, Bill Holman\, Ella Fitzgerald\, Frank Sinatra\, Burt Bacharach\, Joe Williams and many others. Thomas has played on 100’s of albums\, T.V.series\, and motion pictures\, is a full time professor at USC\, and is a senior specialist for the Fulbright Scholarship Board. Thomas has played with dozens of major artists\, played on 3 Grammy award winning albums\, and 2 others that received Grammy nominations. \nTrumpeter Les Lovitt has appeared on 30 recordings that include with Woody Herman\, Stan Kenton Alumni Band\, North Texas State One O”Clock Lab Band\, Herbie Hancock\, Sam Phillips\, Brian Setzer\, Eric Burdon\, T-Bone Burnett\, Gregg Allman\, Glenn Frey\, and many others. \nTrumpeter Ron Stout is an instructor at Bob Cole’s Conservatory of Music at Cal State Long Beach University. Stout has played in most of L.A.’s best Big Bands\, that include Woody Herman\, Les Brown\, Frank Capp\, Clayton-Hamilton\, Roger Neumann\, Bill Watrous\, Glen Garrett\, Maria Schneider\, John Fedchock\, Bill Holman\, Bob Florence\, Buddy Childers\, Jack Sheldon\, Arturo Sandoval\, Clark Terry\, Dizzy Gillespie\, Maynard Ferguson\, Phil Norman\, Matt Zebley\, Vic Lewis\, and Supersax. Stout has worked with dozens of groups that include from Motown\, a wide range of vocalists\, and with some of the best jazz combos like Stan Getz\, Horace Silver\, Pepper Adams\, Poncho Sanchez\, Scott Hamilton\, Al Cohn\, Buddy DeFranco\, and numerous others. \nTrombonist Les Benedict has played and recorded with jazz legends Clare Fischer\, Gerald Wilson\, Buddy Collette\, Joe Zawinul\, Frank Sinatra\, Tony Bennett\, Elvis Presley\, Quincy Jones\, Glenn Miller\, Bette Midler\, Prince\, Cy Coleman and many others. Benedict has performed with symphony orchestras\, operas\, movies and is an active educator\, having taught at Idyllwild Arts College\, College of the Canyons\, UCLA\, and USC. \nTrombonist Dave Woodley has appeared on nearly 30 recordings with Gary Urwin\, Graham Moncur 111\, Lee Konitz\, Pat Longo\, Stan Kenton Alumni Band\, Bill Watrous\, Carl Saunders\, Pete Christlieb\, and numerous jazz talents. \nTrombonist George Thatcher has over 100 recording credits with artists like Randy Newman\, Nancy Wilson\, John Daversa\, Josh Groban\, James Horner\, James Newton Howard\, Mark Isham\, Diana Krall\, John Williams\, Brad Mehldau\, Kyle Eastwood\, Neil Diamond\, Air Supply\, David Foster\, The Emotions\, Gene Harris\, Sonny Criss\, Mike Barone\, Jerry Goldsmith\, Thomas Newman\, Danny Elfman and on numerous motion picture soundtracks. Thatcher has performed with Barbra Streisand\, Natalie Cole\, Frank Sinatra\, Harry James\, Al Hirt\, several Symphony orchestras\, and operas. \nBassist Putter Smith has played with jazz greats like Thelonious Monk\, Art Blakey\, Duke Ellington\, Billy Eckstine\, Diane Schuur\, Lee Konitz\, Bruce Forman\, Jackie and Roy\, Carmen McRae\, Gary Foster\, Art Farmer\, Blue Mitchell\, Erroll Garner\, Gerry Mulligan\, Art Pepper\, Mason Williams\, Percy Faith\, Burt Bacharach\, Ray Charles\, The Manhattan Transfer\, Johnny Mathis\, Sonny and Cher\, The Beach Boys\, The Righteous Brothers\, and has taught at the Musician’s Institute\, and at the California Institute of the Arts. Smith has acted in 3 films\, including James Bond’s “Diamonds Are Forever”. \nDrummer Kendall Kay has worked with Cecilia Coleman\, Ron Eschete\, Theo Saunders\, Poncho Sanchez\, Steve Huffsteter\, Bob Shepard\, Kenny Burrell\, Phil Upchurch\, Jon Faddis\, Kenny Drew\, Jr.\, Nick Brignola\, Bobby Shew\, Alan Broadbent\, Kyle Eastwood\, Frank Strazzeri\, Jeff Colella\, Bill Perkins\, Larry Karush\, Rickie Lee Jones\, Rod Stewart\, John Pisano\, Tom Ranier\, Scott Whitfield\, Kristin Korb\, Lee Konitz\, Larry Koonse\, Cathy Segal-Garcia\, Jack Jones\, and appeared on over 100 recordings. URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/mark-masters-ensemble-2/ LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States CATEGORIES:jazz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/mini-website-mark-masters.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR