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SUMMARY:New Balance fashion show & demo day
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URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/new-balance-fashion-show-demo-day/
LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States
CATEGORIES:demo days,fashion show
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SUMMARY:Cobra demo day
DESCRIPTION:Manufacture representative on site to custom fit and answer questions.
URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/cobra-demo-day-2/
LOCATION:College of the Desert Golf Center Driving Range\, 73450 Fred Waring Drive\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
CATEGORIES:demo days
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170316T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170316T160000
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SUMMARY:San Soleil\, TG\, Kevan Hall fashion show
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URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/san-soleil-tg-kevan-hall-fashion-show/
LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States
CATEGORIES:fashion show
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170315T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170315T160000
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SUMMARY:Asics fashion show and demo day
DESCRIPTION:From 10am-2pm the Asics manufacturer representative will be in store to custom fit you into a fantastic pair of Asics shoes. We will also hold a Asics Fashion show to showcase new fashions.
URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/asics-fashion-show-demo-day/
LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States
CATEGORIES:demo days,fashion show
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170315T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170315T140000
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CREATED:20170303T061413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170303T061413Z
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SUMMARY:Babolat demo day
DESCRIPTION:Babolat manufacturer representative will be in store to custom fit you into a great tennis racquet and tennis shoes. Also available to answer your questions.
URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/babolat-demo-day-2/
LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States
CATEGORIES:demo days
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170314T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170314T160000
DTSTAMP:20170303T051840Z
CREATED:20170303T051840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170303T051840Z
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SUMMARY:Sofibella\, Bloq UV\, Maggie Bags fashion show
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URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/sofibella-bloq-uv-maggie-bags-fashion-show/
LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States
CATEGORIES:fashion show
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170314T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170314T140000
DTSTAMP:20170303T053306Z
CREATED:20170303T053306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170303T053306Z
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SUMMARY:Head tennis demo day
DESCRIPTION:Head demo day in store. Demo racquets and tennis shoes. Manufacture representative in store to custom fit you and answer questions.
URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/head-tennis-demo-day-2/
LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States
CATEGORIES:demo days
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170313T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170313T160000
DTSTAMP:20170303T043629Z
CREATED:20170303T043629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170303T043629Z
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SUMMARY:Bolle in store fashion show
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/bolle-store-fashion-show/
LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States
CATEGORIES:fashion show
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170313T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170313T140000
DTSTAMP:20170303T045016Z
CREATED:20170303T045016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170303T045016Z
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SUMMARY:Wilson demo day
DESCRIPTION:Demo Wilson tennis racquets and try on a new pair of Wilson tennis shoes. Manufacture representative in store to get you custom fit and answer questions
URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/wilson-demo-day/
LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States
CATEGORIES:demo days
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170311T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170311T210000
DTSTAMP:20170302T054447Z
CREATED:20170302T054447Z
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SUMMARY:COLTRANE’S SOUND PROJECT QUARTET
DESCRIPTION:The Coltrane Sound Project Quartet consists of Darek Oles on bass\, Ralph Moore on saxophone\, Eric Reed on piano\, and Christian Euman on drums. The quartet will play all John Coltrane compositions\, and arrangements of standards from the early Coltrane Quartet period. This year marks 50 years commemorating Coltrane’s passing\, and is the 90 year anniversary of his life. John Coltrane changed music literally\, enriching and influencing this quartet\, and millions of fans and musicians world-wide. \nBassist and composer Darek Oles is a protégé of bassist Charlie Haden. Darek grew up in Poland\, and began playing music at the age of 5. He won numerous awards as a junior musician\, and toured with many of Poland’s best jazz groups. He has been performing over 20 years\, and is a member of the LA Jazz Quartet. Darek has played with Brad Mehldau\, Larry Koonse\, Peter Erskine\, Alan Pasqua\, Bob McChesney\, Kait Dunton\, and numerous jazz greats. Darek follows the musical lineage of Scott Lafaro\, Bill Evans\, Charlie Haden\, and Gary Peacock. Darek has played on over 100 recordings\, and performed in hundreds of concerts around the world. Some of Darek’s musical collaborations have received Grammy nominations. Darek was voted Poland’s Best Jazz Musician of the Year\, and voted Best Acoustic Bassist by “Jazz Forum”\, a European magazine. Darek has taught at Cal Institute of Arts\, UC Irvine\, and USC’s Thornton School of Music. \nSaxophonist Ralph Moore began playing the trumpet at the age of 13\, and later switched to saxophone and won several music awards with his high school jazz orchestra. Ralph studied at Berklee School of Music\, and received the Lenny Johnson Memorial Award for Most Outstanding Musician. Ralph has played with Horace Silver\, Roy Haynes\, The Mingus Dynasty\, Dizzy Gillespie\, Freddie Hubbard\, Kevin Eubanks\, James Williams\, Bill Mays\, Valery Ponomarev\, Roy Hargrove\, Jimmy Knepper\, Brian Lynch\, J.J. Johnson\, Ray Brown\, Bobby Hutcherson\, and Kenny Barron. Ralph has recorded 6 CDs as a leader\, and played on 6 others as a sideman. Influenced by John Coltrane\, Ralph was also a member of the Tonight Show Jazz Orchestra. \nPianist Eric Reed has played with the highest integrity over the last 25 years as a leader of numerous ensembles. Eric is a soloist\, composer\, producer\, educator\, and sideman. Eric always brings fresh ideas\, virtuoso chops\, intellectual clarity\, and an unwavering will to groove in any musical setting. Eric has recorded 3 Thelonious Monk projects\, conveying the authentic\, harmonic\, and melodic variety of Monks’ music. Eric plays original compositions\, biblical themes\, popular songs\, jazz classics\, gospels\, hymns\, and spirituals expressing a wide variety of musical styles. Eric sees his musical influences all as a stream of consciousness\, tying all his musical experiences together. Eric began his playing in the Baptist church\, and was inspired by the singing and dancing of fellow church goers. He began playing piano at the age of 5\, and listened to every kind of music being played by his parents and siblings at home. He heard the music of Horace Silver\, Art Blakey\, and Dave Brubeck which sparked his interest in jazz. At the age of 11 he educated himself on peoples’ biographies\, books on music theory\, and vinyl records. Eric studied at the Colburn School of Performing Arts under Jeff Lavner. Eric received a master class from Wynton Marsalis in 1986\, and studied improvisation under Harold Battiste Jr. who nurtured him and took him to music clubs all over LA. Wynton Marsalis considered Eric a phenomenal talent with extreme ability. Eric won many local music competitions in his late teens\, and worked with Teddy Edwards\, Buddy Collette\, Clora Bryant\, Billy Higgins\, Gerald Wilson\, and the Clayton brothers. Eric studied at Cal State Northridge\, and played in Wynton Marsalis’ group in 1990 for nearly 2 decades. Eric worked at Bradley’s legendary Piano Saloon in New York\, and in 1999 scored Eddie Murphy’s film “Life”. Eric worked on TV and film soundtracks and produced “Jazz Composer Portraits” for Manhattan’s Miller Theatre. For 3 years he performed the music of Elmo Hope\, Donald Brown\, James Black\, Eric Dolphy\, Ben Wolff\, and Billy Strayhorn. Eric embraces the songbooks of composers\, and draws from these sources to find his own compositional voice. He incorporates his improvisational ideas into his writing for other musicians to interpret. Eric has taught at the Julliard School of Music\, the New School\, and the Manhattan School of Music. He has mentored the talents of Aaron Diehl\, and Kris Bowers. Eric considers the bandstand is where musicians truly learn to play music. He feels blessed he was embraced by many of the old guard music mentors. Eric directed Regina Taylor’s musical “Crowns”\, played with the LA Gospel Messengers formed by Rev. James Cleveland\, and has served as a minister of music which has deepened his spiritual connection to God. Eric has played with bassist Buster Williams and the group “Something More”\, and continues to evolve as a spiritual and musical being offering to help young artists to manifest their inner-most self through music. Eric looks to the future to offer up something he has never done before. He has recorded 26 CDs to date. \nDrummer\, composer\, and educator Christian Euman is a graduate of Western Michigan University\, and studied at the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz. He has studied and performed with Herbie Hancock\, Wayne Shorter\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Chris Potter\, James Newton\, Kenny Burrell\, Jimmy Heath\, and Stephon Harris. Christian has performed and toured with Kurt Elling\, Billy Childs\, Walter Smith III\, Geoffrey Keezer\, Hal Crook\, Lewis Nash\, Jamire Williams\, Joe LaBarbera\, Bob Sheppard\, and many others around the world. Christian leads his own octet\, and double drums ensemble “Drums and Symbols”. Christian was raised in Chicago\, started playing at the age of 4\, and was influenced to play jazz after hearing Art Blakey’s “Mosaic” album\, which taught him to pursue creativity and freedom in his playing. Christian received many high school awards in Illinois\, and performed in the live production of “Hair Spray”. Christian has performed\, arranged\, and composed for Donny McCaslin\, Edward Simon\, Tim Hagans\, The New York Voices\, Robert Glasper\, and Kris Bowers. Christian placed second in the Percussive Arts Society International Drum Set Competition selected by drummers Peter Erskine\, Ed Soph\, Matt Wilson\, Stanton Moore\, and Jeff Hamilton. Christian has performed in the musical “Crowns”\, and was listed as one of six drummers you should know about by “Revive Music”.
URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/coltranes-sound-project-quartet/
LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States
CATEGORIES:jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170311T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170311T150000
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SUMMARY:Taylormade demo day
DESCRIPTION:Manufacture representative on site to custom fit and answer questions
URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/taylormade-demo-day-6/
LOCATION:College of the Desert Golf Center Driving Range\, 73450 Fred Waring Drive\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
CATEGORIES:demo days
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170310T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170310T160000
DTSTAMP:20170303T042601Z
CREATED:20170303T042601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170303T042601Z
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SUMMARY:Lucky in Love & Eleven in store fashion show
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URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/lucky-love-eleven-store-fashion-show/
LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States
CATEGORIES:fashion show
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170310T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170310T140000
DTSTAMP:20170303T074738Z
CREATED:20170303T074738Z
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SUMMARY:Golf Buddy Demo day
DESCRIPTION:Golf Buddy mfg. rep. in store. New Golf buddy WTX GPS wrist watch.
URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/golf-buddy-demo-day-2/
LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170310T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170310T140000
DTSTAMP:20170303T043431Z
CREATED:20170303T043431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170303T043431Z
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SUMMARY:K-Swiss demo day
DESCRIPTION:Come in and try on a new pair of K-Swiss tennis shoes. Manufacturer representative will be in store to get you custom fit and answer any questions.
URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/k-swiss-demo-day/
LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States
CATEGORIES:demo days
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170309T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170309T160000
DTSTAMP:20170303T042044Z
CREATED:20170303T042044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170303T042044Z
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SUMMARY:Tail fashion show
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URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/tail-fashion-show/
LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States
CATEGORIES:fashion show
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170309T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170309T150000
DTSTAMP:20170303T071729Z
CREATED:20170303T071729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170303T071729Z
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SUMMARY:Srixon golf demo day
DESCRIPTION:Manufacturer on site at the C.O.D driving range to get you custom fitted and answer any questions.
URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/srixon-golf-demo-day/
LOCATION:College of the Desert Golf Center Driving Range\, 73450 Fred Waring Drive\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
CATEGORIES:demo days
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170309T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170309T140000
DTSTAMP:20170303T042437Z
CREATED:20170303T042437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170303T042437Z
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SUMMARY:Wilson Tennis demo day
DESCRIPTION:Demo wilson tennis racquets and try on wilson shoes. Manufacture representative will be in store to custom fit you and answer questions.
URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/wilson-tennis-demo-day-2/
LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States
CATEGORIES:demo days
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170308T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170308T160000
DTSTAMP:20170303T041345Z
CREATED:20170303T041345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170303T041345Z
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SUMMARY:Fila & Mayva in store fashion show
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URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/fila-mayva-store-fashion-show/
LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States
CATEGORIES:fashion show
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170304T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170304T210000
DTSTAMP:20170304T072316Z
CREATED:20170207T041539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170304T072316Z
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SUMMARY:THE CHARLIE SHOEMAKE QUINTET TRIBUTE TO GEORGE SHEARING
DESCRIPTION:The group consists of Charlie Shoemake on vibes\, Sandy Shoemake vocals\, Frank Potenza on guitar\, Joe Bagg on organ & piano\, Luther Hughes on bass\, and Paul Kreibich on drums. Leader and vibist Charlie Shoemake played the piano at the age of 6\, and was a talented high school and college baseball player who chose music over sports. Charlie moved to Los Angeles in 1956 to master the concepts of the jazz be-bop idols of the 1950’s. Charlie studied harmony with pianist Jimmy Rowles\, and did a lot of studio and commercial playing in the 60’s. During this time he met his wife Sandy. He was inspired by vibist Victor Feldman\, and did some studio work for Quincy Jones and Lalo Schifrin. In 1966 Charlie heard George Shearing at Shelly’s Manne Hole and was invited to join the group\, touring for the next 7 years. For the following 18 years Charlie and his wife Sandy raised their son\, and he mentored music students at his jazz improvisation school\, teaching over 1500 students\, many of whom became successful\, professional jazz musicians. Charlie performed over 500 concerts in the next 12 years\, and played in Clint Eastwood’s movie “Bird”. Charlie eventually formed the Central Coast Jazz Institute\, a 501C3 non-profit\, where a group of his students were named “Best Community College Jazz Group in the U.S.” by “Downbeat Magazine”. Charlie is considered one of the most successful jazz improvisation teachers in Southern California’s history. Charlie is a top-notch composer\, and considered one of the great major voices of the jazz vibraphone. Charlie feels fortunate to have played with many of the greatest jazz musicians in his career\, and the continuing achievement of his former students are most meaningful to him. Charlie has recorded 19 albums as a leader/co-leader. \nVocalist Sandy Shoemake grew up singing in choirs\, her fathers’ band\, and at LA City College’s “A Band” as the featured vocalist with musicians like Bob Florence\, Jim Hall\, Gary Peacock\, and Lee Morgan. Sandy sang with Sy Zentner’s Orchestra at the Hollywood Palladium\, and did studio work on TV variety shows\, commercials\, and the three TV networks\, NBC\, CBS\, and ABC. Sandy performed on the TV shows of Andy Williams\, Jerry Lewis\, Red Skeleton\, with the Lennon Sisters\, Jimmy Durante\, Bing Crosby\, Doris Day\, Dean Martin\, and the Nelson Riddle Orchestra. Song stylist that Sandy admires are Connie Boswell\, Helen Forrest\, Doris Day\, Sarah Vaughn\, Jackie Cain\, Frank Sinatra\, Dick Haynes\, David Allyn\, and Billy Eckstine. Sandy sings with warmth\, imagination\, and beautiful phrasing. She is a fine interpreter of ballads having recorded 3 solo albums. \nGuitarist\, composer\, educator\, and arranger Frank Potenza\, a protégé of Joe Pass\, has recorded 9 solo albums\, and played on 13 as a sideman. Frank has worked with Dizzy Gillespie\, George Van Epps\, Bud Shank\, Mose Allison\, James Moody\, Harry “Sweets” Edison\, Jack McDuff\, and Gene Harris. Frank received a Bachelors’ Degree from Berklee College of Music\, and a Masters’ Degree from Cal State LA. Frank has authored 2 books on fingerboard mastery “Scales”\, and “Arpeggios”\, and currently teaches jazz studies at USC Thornton School of Music. Frank has studied with some great jazz and classical teachers\, and regularly gives lectures\, seminars\, and master classes. \nOrganist/Keyboardist Joe Bagg has been nominated year after year by the “Downbeat Magazine” Critics Poll for top organists. Joe is an inventive and highly refined player who’s light playing touch\, and great ears for listening elevates any musical setting he plays in. Joe performed on Clint Eastwood’s film “Jersey Boys”\, and currently plays with the LA Jazz Collective\, and Option 3 jazz groups. Joe’s first instrument was the xylophone which he learned by ear as a youth. He later studied with pianist Kenny Barron\, and received a Masters’ Degree at Rutgers University. Joe has played or recorded with nearly every jazz musician in Southern California. Joe’s talents include being a Russian Linguist in the army in Germany\, and right after took up the organ influenced by organist Larry Golding. For the last 20 years Joe has played with dozens of jazz greats all over the U.S.\, and overseas. Joe has played on 12 CD recordings. \nBassist Luther Hughes leads 3 different jazz groups including the Cannonball/Coltrane Project. Luther is a record producer\, and music publisher who founded Primrose Lane Music. Luther currently teaches at Cal State Fullerton\, and Saddleback College. Luther did his music training at the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music\, and Long Beach City College. Luther received his music degree from Cal State Long Beach. In his 30 plus year career\, Luther has played and recorded with hundreds of jazz greats. He was a member of the Gene Harris Quartet for over 20 years\, producing over 30 recordings. Luther has been a member of the Ron Eschete Trio\, the Charlie Shoemake Quartet\, and played with vocalist Dewey Erney. Luther has played numerous jazz festivals\, with several jazz big bands\, many pop\, rock\, and country artists\, performed on live stage and theatre\, on TV and film soundtracks\, and has broadcasted live jazz on the radio. Luther has studied with many classical teachers\, and taught jazz at several major colleges. Luther has played on over 90 recordings to date. \nDrummer Paul Kreibich began the drums at age 9\, playing in Costa Mesa\, and on Balboa Island. Paul has studied at Berklee College of Music\, and Orange Coast College\, studying with Forest Clarke. Paul’s early career began with the Vince Wallace Quintet\, and he played in the Continental Circus. Paul toured with vocalist Carmen McRae\, studied with Fred Gruber at LA City College\, and later toured Japan playing with Ray Charles for four years. Paul has played with dozens of jazz greats and played on over 60 CD recordings\, including the Gene Harris Quartet. Paul currently teaches at Cal State Fullerton\, and has taught at USC and Valley College. Paul has 2 CDs as a leader\, and always listens to his band members’ well\, complimenting them with his crisp playing. Paul always swings with a powerful sound\, but maintains a loose\, groovy feel\, with sharp rhythms\, and well executed licks. Pauls’ personality is supportive\, amiable\, and personable. He is a regular member of the Cannonball/Coltrane Project.
URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/charlie-shoemake-quintet-tribute-george-shearing/
LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States
CATEGORIES:jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170225T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170225T210000
DTSTAMP:20170222T022507Z
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SUMMARY:THE KIM RICHMOND 7 PIECE ENSEMBLE
DESCRIPTION:The 7-piece ensemble includes Kim Richmond-alto sax\, Clay Jenkins-trumpet\, Ido Meshulam-trombone\, Will Brahm-guitar\, Daniel Szabo-piano\, Jordan Richards-bass\, Jamey Tate-drums. Composer\, arranger\, producer\, educator\, and performer\, Kim Richmond has played in every facet as a professional in the music industry. Kim is an active and versatile musician who’s first love is jazz\, and alto sax his primary voice\, yet plays all of the woodwind and reed instruments as well as flute. Kim has played with the big bands of Stan Kenton\, Louie Bellson\, Bob Florence\, Bill Holman\, Vinny Golia\, just to name a few. Kim leads his own concert jazz orchestra which is a workshop for his own writing\, conducting\, and leading his own ensemble as a platform for free-form expression and improvisation. Kim taught for 12 years in the USC Jazz Studies Department\, Cal Institute of Arts\, Cal State Fullerton\, and many jazz camps and clinics. Kim is the president of the American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers providing master classes and music education for all levels. Kim expresses his unique\, original voice with extensive experience and new sounds in the evolving musical world. Kim is a lecturer\, conductor\, and guest soloist at college music festivals and workshops. Kim has written over 100 compositions for small and large ensembles\, and chamber orchestras. Kim has made 10 recordings as a leader\, 6 as a producer\, 23 as an arranger\, and 76 as a sideman. \nTrumpeter Clay Jenkins is the co-leader of this 7-piece ensemble with Kim Richmond. Clay has worked with the big bands of Stan Kenton\, Harry James\, Buddy Rich\, Count Basie\, and the Clayton/Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. Clay has studied with trumpet teachers James Stamp\, John Haynie\, Boyd Hood\, and Uan Rasey. Clay studied at North Texas State\, and received his Masters at USC. Clay has taught at USC\, Cal State Northridge\, Cal Institute of Arts\, Colburn School of Performing Arts\, and the Foundation for the Junior Blind. He currently teaches at Eastman School of Music. Clay has played with dozens of jazz greats\, and made several recordings with Joe LaBarbera\, the Clayton/Hamilton Jazz Orchestra\, Bill Perkins\, Kim Richmond\, and over 50 recordings in total. Clay has arranged and composed on a dozen recordings and performs and gives clinics all over the world. \nTrombonist Ido Meshulam is a graduate of Berklee School of Music\, Herb Alperts School of Music at UCLA\, and the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz. Ido has appeared on the jazz recording “Infinite Winds” and has trained with top jazz masters. Ido is a young and upcoming talent with his own original sound. \nGuitarist Will Brahm is a graduate of the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music School at Cal State Long Beach. Will is a five time K-jazz scholarship recipient. Will is the leader of the band “Homenaje”\, and he tours internationally with the “New West Guitar Group”. Will has recorded 2 albums\, one with his own trio\, and one entitled “Heart Quake” with bassist Katie Thiroux and drummer Matt Wittek. Will gives music clinics\, teaches master classes\, and performs concerts for students and schools. Will is a versatile and talented musician. \nPianist Daniel Szabo began playing piano at the age of 4 in Hungary. Daniel has won prizes in Lithuania\, Hungary\, and the Best Piano Solo Award at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland. Daniel has played at the IAJE Conference in New York City\, and studied at the Henry Mancini Institute\, and New England Conservatory as a Fullbright Scholar. Daniel has studied with Bob Brookmeyer\, Danilo Perez\, Jerry Bergonzi\, Vince Mendoza\, Peter Erskine\, Bruce Broughton\, and Steven Hartke. Daniel has played with dozens of jazz greats and won the Martial Solal Jazz Piano Competition. Daniel has received high praise from “Downbeat”\, “All About Jazz”\, “Modern Drummer”\, and “New York City Records”. Daniel has toured world-wide and works regularly with singers\, actors\, poets\, dancers\, theatrical directors\, and film makers as a composer\, improviser\, arranger\, and song writer. Daniel’s unique voice can be heard in his playing and improvising on boundary crossing compositions. Daniel trained at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest Hungary\, and holds a Doctorate in jazz piano\, classical composition\, and film scoring. Daniel lectures at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music. Daniel has recorded 4 CD’s. \nBassist Jordan Richards plays in many types of music settings on the Southern California scene. He plays in jazz duos\, he has accompanied Lorraina Marro\, and plays in the Latin Jazz group “Mas Que Nada”. Jordan has studied at Western Michigan University\, and The Berklee School of Music\, and has won 2 “Downbeat” student music awards for bass. Jordan plays in the band “Roll Call Quartet” and the “Homenaje Jazz Trio”. Jordan is a young\, upcoming jazz talent. \nDrummer Jamey Tate is a touring musician\, studio session player\, and has played with a variety of top musicians including David Benoit\, Michael Buble\, Al Jarreau\, Christopher Cross\, Stan Kenton\, Quincy Jones\, Melissa Manchester\, Kurt Elling\, Bonnie Raitt\, New York Voices\, Jane Monheit\, Russ Freeman\, American Idol\, Ron King\, Russ Ferante\, Peter White\, Jeff Kashiwa\, and LA composers and producers like Patrick Williams\, Chris Walden\, and many more. Jamey has played on movie and TV soundtracks\, commercials\, and on the productions of Jersey Boys\, Agent Carter\, Empire\, Longmire\, and Heartbreaker. Jamie has written and produced for ABC’s Red Carpet\, McDonald’s\, ESPN College Football\, AT&T\, and many more. Jamie has produced for Justin Ray\, Courtney Fortune\, Solomon Jaye\, The Edge Effect\, Selina Albright\, and more. Jamey is the music director for the Music Center Spotlight Awards in LA\, and for Lou Giovannetti’s Big Band. Jamey teaches master classes and gives private instruction. Jamey has appeared on over 100 recordings and live shows. Jamey has made one recording entitled “Rotated”\, and has performed and recorded with the organ trio “Strangers on a Saturday Night”.
URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/kim-richmond-7-piece-ensemble/
LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States
CATEGORIES:jazz
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170218T210000
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SUMMARY:The Dave Tull/Rebecca Kilgore Quartet
DESCRIPTION:The Dave Tull/Rebecca Kilgore Quartet includes Dave Tull on drums and vocals\, Rebecca Kilgore-vocals\, Randy Porter-piano\, Tom Wakeling-bass. Dave Tull is a world-class drummer who has been performing in the LA area for over 25 years. Dave has toured with Chuck Mangione\, and played with the likes of Claire Fisher\, Buddy Childers\, Steve Huffstetter\, Ron Jones\, Les Brown\, Cheryl Bentyne\, Michael Buble\, Richie Cole\, Jack Sheldon\, Steve Allen\, and many others. Dave has also performed on the soundtrack of the TV show “Family Guy”\, and at the Playboy and Blue Note Jazz Festivals. Dave currently teaches drums and vocals at Pasadena City College. \nVocalist and guitarist Rebecca Kilgore has been performing and recording over the last 35 years\, appearing on over 50 recordings. She is considered the quintessential jazz singer and stylist interpreting the “Great American Song Book” with a deep connection with every song. Rebecca has a beautiful\, clear voice\, and a great sense of timing and swing\, delivering lyrics with a heart-felt and unpretentious style. She loves to revive popular songs of the 30’s and 40’s\, considered the yesteryear of mid-era jazz. Rebecca has played and recorded with dozens of jazz artists\, performed at jazz festivals\, parties\, and cruises\, and has performed at dozens of venues across the nation. Rebecca has appeared on NPR’s “Fresh Air” with Terry Gross\, performed on “Prairie Home Companion”\, with Michael Feinstein at Carnegie Hall\, and at the Stanford Jazz Workshop. Rebecca was inducted in the Oregon’s Music Hall of Fame\, and the Jazz Society of Oregon’s Hall of Fame. Rebecca has performed at the Mabel Mercer Cabaret Convention\, has been a guest of honor at the New Mexico Jazz Festival\, and honored as a jazz legend at the San Diego Jazz Party. Rebecca has worked with Harry Allen\, Dan Barret\, Warren Vache\, Scott Robinson\, John & Bucky Pizzarelli\, Jeff Hamilton\, Dave Frishberg\, Tom Grant\, and many others. Rebecca has recorded albums dedicated to the music of Jerome Kern\, Frank Loesser\, Jimmy Van Heusen\, Maxine Sullivan\, Fats Waller\, Bossa Nova\, and South Pacific. Rebecca was complimented as being a perfect fit for the Benny Goodman’s Band. Rebecca currently teaches jazz vocal coaching\, and group vocal jazz classes. \nPianist Randy Porter is a Steinway artist\, and is considered a musicians musician. He has all the skills for improvisation\, spontaneous communication\, music knowledge\, inventiveness\, and sophistication. He plays with a remarkable sense of time\, and possesses a complete keyboard facility. Randy has performed with dozens of jazz greats including Freddy Hubbard\, Art Farmer\, Benny Golson\, Clifford Jordan\, Charles McPherson\, Diane Schurr\, Bobby Caldwell\, David Friesen\, Gino Vannelli\, The New York Voices\, Madeline Eastman\, Karyn Allyson\, and many others. Randy has performed at the Lincoln and Kennedy Centers\, the Monterey\, Chicago\, Detroit\, Port Townsend\, and Reno jazz festivals. Randy has played at most of the big jazz venues across the country\, and has taught master classes at University of Nevada-Reno\, University of Oregon\, the Stanford Jazz Workshop\, Louis & Clark College\, and at High Schools and Colleges around the north-west. Randy performs with super technique handling tricky meters and clever cross rhythms with grace and grit. Randy plays with a subtle touch and a remarkable independence with his left and right hand. Randy makes the most of musical opportunities with a soulful\, intelligent\, effortless execution\, and a confidence that allows the music to breath deeply. Randy has performed with over 30 jazz groups\, making over 30 jazz recordings. Randy has performed with the Cleveland\, Louisville\, Oregon\, and San Diego Symphony Orchestras. \nBassist Tom Wakeling has been performing for over 40 years at jazz festivals\, halls\, and clubs throughout the world. Tom has performed on TV shows with entertainers Della Reese\, Red Skelton\, Rich Little\, Mickey Rooney\, and the Fifth Dimension. Tom has played in the musicals “Cats”\, “Chorus Line”\, “The Joffrey Ballet”\, “Grease”\, and “Damn Yankees”. Tom has taught at over a dozen universities\, workshops\, jazz camps\, and festivals. Tom created Oregon’s first state approved professional technical center; in music technology. Tom oversaw the design and construction of Clackamas Community Colleges first performing arts building on behalf of the music department. C.C.C’s Niemeyer College for the Arts is a model for other institutions planning their own facility. Tom’s book on “Arts Facility Planning” is helpful for music and arts people involved in the construction or renovation of their facilities. Tom has appeared on 16 recordings in his career.
URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/dave-tullrebecca-kilgore-quartet/
LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States
CATEGORIES:jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170211T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170211T210000
DTSTAMP:20170207T025318Z
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SUMMARY:The Ernie Watts Quartet
DESCRIPTION:The quartet includes\, Ernie Watts on saxophone\, Mark Seales on piano\, Bruce Lett on bass\, and Bob Leatherbarrow on drums. \nErnie Watts is considered one of the greatest living saxophonists today. Ernie plays multiple reed & woodwind instruments. Ernie has played with some of the best jazz and R&B artists in the music industry. He has won 2 Grammy Awards\, played with Charlie Haden’s Quartet West for over 30 years\, toured with the Rolling Stones\, played in the Stone’s film “Let’s Spend The Night Together”\, and recorded on Frank Zappa’s “Grand Wazoo” album. Ernie began playing at the age of 13\, and won a Down Beat Magazine scholarship to the Berklee School of Music. Ernie broke in with the Buddy Rich Big Band\, did a U.S. State Department tour of Africa with the Oliver Nelson Big Band\, and performed with Gerald Wilson’s Big Band\, and Thelonious Monk. Ernie was a member of Doc Severinsen’s Tonight Show Band for 20 years. Ernie recorded on Marvin Gaye’s Motown albums\, has recorded with The Jackson Five\, Barbara Streisand\, Neil Diamond\, Christopher Cross\, The Four Tops\, The Commodores\, The Temptations\, Diana Ross\, and Frank Sinatra. Ernie has played on countless pop and R&B sessions\, and has been the first call saxophonist for over 20 years for the LA studios. Ernie performed on the film soundtracks for “Grease”\, “The Color Purple”\, and “Night Court”. Ernie won the 7th Annual Independent Music Awards for Best Jazz Album\, and performed on Kurt Ellings’ Grammy Award winning Best Jazz Vocal Album. Ernie currently tours with two different jazz quartets\, one in the U.S.\, and one in Europe. Ernie has toured and recorded for over 30 years in every kind of music setting. He founded “Flying Dolphin Records” where he can produce and record music on his own terms with a new sense of freedom. Ernie has recorded 20 albums as a leader\, and appeared on over 1500 recordings in his career\, ranging from Cannonball Adderley to Frank Zappa. Out of 32 musicians Ernie is one of only 6 jazz musicians to ever win the Frankfurt Music Prize. As a classically trained musician Ernie is mostly influenced by Miles Davis and John Coltrane. Ernie has played on countless TV shows and soundtrack recordings with such great artists as Aretha Franklin\, Steely Dan\, and Pat Matheny. Ernie has recorded both in Japan and Europe\, and been a featured artist with the WDR Big Band\, and the Croatia\, Slovenia\, and Siberian Jazz Orchestras. Ernie has recorded with Dr. L. Subramaniam\, with Corky Siegels Chamber Blues Band\, performed at the Kennedy Center\, with the Australia and LA Symphonies\, and gives clinics and master classes when possible. Ernie feels music has the potential to bring people together in peace and harmony. He feels all things in the physical world has vibration\, and the music that Ernie plays has an energy and vibration that touches people. Ernie feels music is God singing through us with an energy used for good. \nPianist Mark Seales won the Ear Shot Jazz Golden Ear Award for Best Instrumentation. Mark is a University of Washington professor who teaches jazz workshops\, and has performed with Benny Carter\, Howard Roberts\, Bobby Hutcherson\, Mark Murphy\, Art Pepper\, and Joe Henderson. Mark has appeared on 13 CD’s\, and has been a regular on the north-west jazz scene for over 2 decades. Mark has played internationally with his mentor Donlan Phere. Mark is most influenced by Herbie Hancock\, Charlie Parker\, John Lewis\, John Coltrane\, Miles Davis\, and Wynton Kelly. He was also mentored by Floyd Standifer\, and is known for playing “meaty” solos. \nBassist Bruce Lett was educated in Indiana\, and at North Texas State. He currently teaches jazz at the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music at Cal State Long Beach. Bruce has toured with Gerry Mulligan\, Alfonse Mouzon\, and Nancy Wilson. Bruce has played with the Bill Holman\, Terry Gibbs\, Jack Sheldon\, and Stan Kenton Jazz Big Bands\, and has played at the Monterey\, Playboy\, and Cancun Jazz Festivals. Bruce has played on Bette Midler’s film “For the Boys”\, recorded countless commercials\, and recorded on several TV and film soundtracks. Bruce has appeared on 19 CD’s in his career. \nDrummer Bob Leatherbarrow attended the Berklee School of Music\, and has played with many jazz and pop artists. Bob also has played vibes backing vocalist Peggy Lee. Bob also leads his own group entitled Polychrome. Bob has composed and played on many film\, TV\, commercial soundtracks\, and live TV and award shows. Bob gives jazz clinics\, and has appeared on 20 CD recordings. Including film and TV\, Bob has appeared on over 100 recordings in total.
URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/ernie-watts-quartet/
LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States
CATEGORIES:jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170210T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170211T160000
DTSTAMP:20170117T072422Z
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SUMMARY:Golf Expo 2017
DESCRIPTION:  \nOn Friday February 10th and Saturday February 11th from 9am to 4pm\, Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis 13th Annual Golf Expo will be held at the College of the Desert Golf Center driving range located on the corner of Fred Waring and San Pablo in Palm Desert. This is a free public event and free parking with shuttle service available. Over 30 plus major manufacturers will be present with each manufacturer representative assisting with expert advice\, product information\, and custom club fitting. All new merchandise will be available for purchase at special expo pricing. This includes the latest golf clubs\, bags\, gloves\, shoes\, apparel\, range finders\, and accessories. Each day trick shot specialist Joey-O will perform an exhibition at 10am and 2pm. “Mr. 59” PGA pro Al Geiberger winner of 20 PGA tournaments\, and his son Brian Geiberger will conduct a short game clinic each day at 12 noon. Both Friday and Saturday golfers can demo their favorite brand of club\, and enjoy hands on club testing. For entertainment the George Cebra Jazz Cats will perform each day from 12 to 3pm\, and there will be food and refreshments available for purchase. Donations can be made to the C.O.D Golf Program. Don’t miss this once a year event that thousands of golf enthusiasts look forward to each year. Presented by Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis located at 73-741 Hwy 111 in Palm Desert CA 92260. \nWe’ll see you there!!! \n 
URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/golf-expo-2017/
LOCATION:College of the Desert Golf Center Driving Range\, 73450 Fred Waring Drive\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170204T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170204T140000
DTSTAMP:20170117T072453Z
CREATED:20170111T072256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170117T072453Z
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SUMMARY:Tennis Expo 2017
DESCRIPTION:  \nPete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis will be hosting the first annual Tennis Expo at the Palm Desert Civic Center Park tennis courts. \nTennis representatives from Head\, Wilson\, Prince\, and Babolat as well as the Pete Carlson’s Staff will help you select the latest and best tennis racquets for your game. \nNew Balance court shoes will be on site to help you select the best tennis shoes. \nSpecial pricing will be available for all racquets\, shoes\, and assorted tennis apparel. You won’t want to miss the first annual tennis expo at the Palm Desert Civic Center Park tennis courts\, in Palm Desert.
URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/tennis-expo-2017/
LOCATION:Palm Desert Civic Center Park\, 43900 San Pablo Ave\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
CATEGORIES:community,demo days
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170128T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170128T210000
DTSTAMP:20170104T052552Z
CREATED:20161231T062431Z
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SUMMARY:Luther Hughes and friends remembering the Nat King Cole Trio
DESCRIPTION:Bassist Luther Hughes\, vocalist/pianist John Proulx\, and guitarist Barry Zweig as a group have performed the music of Nat King Cole since 2007. This group assembled by Luther Hughes\, is modeled after the drummerless line-up of the 40’s & 50’s King Cole Trio. Bassist Luther Hughes studied at the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music\, and Long Beach City College. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Long Beach State. Luther’s credits include leading the Cannonball/Coltrane Project\, produced and recorded 4 albums as a group\, and created the music publishing company Primrose Lane Music founded in 2004. Hughes has produced 10 albums\, appeared on 33 recordings with jazz artists like Ron Eschete\, Charlie Shoemake\, Dave Pike\, and Dewey Erney. Luther currently teaches at Cal State Fullerton\, and Saddleback College\, and has taught at Cal State Long Beach\, Golden West College\, Musicians Institute in Hollywood\, Rio Hondo College\, Fullerton College\, Vanguard University\, and was the Southern California Director for Bruce Forman’s Jazz Masters Workshop. Hughes has performed or recorded with 100’s of jazz greats\, and over a dozen pop\, rock\, and country greats. Luther was a long time bassist with the Gene Harris Quartet appearing on 23 recordings over a span of 30 years. Hughes has performed with 9 different jazz big bands\, and has recorded and performed on over a dozen stage\, film\, and TV scores. Luther has played on the soundtracks of “Star Trek”\, “Deep Space Nine”\, and “Boston Legal”. Hughes has studied with teachers of the Boston Pops\, the London & Chicago Symphonies\, the LA Chamber Orchestra\, and cellists from LA studios\, Cal State Long Beach\, and Long Beach City College. Luther has performed in over a dozen major jazz festivals\, cruises\, and party’s in the U.S. and around the world\, and has hosted jazz radio broadcasts on 88.1 FM in Long Beach. \nPianist\, vocalist\, and composer John Proulx is highly regarded by his jazz peers as a talented musician who brings a new\, fresh energy to jazz standards. John has strong musicianship\, singing and playing the melody and lyric of a song with great intonation\, mellow swing\, and a soothing vibrato. Proulx is a reminder of Chet Baker\, singing and playing beautifully with imagination\, and a natural talent that is a joy to hear. John performs in a hot and swinging style with a cool smoothness. Proulx has made 4 recordings as a leader\, garnering national and international claim. John has recorded or performed with dozens of jazz greats\, and is a Grammy winning composer for Nancy Wilson’s CD “Turned to Blue”. Proulx’s compositions have been recorded by Mary Stallings\, Deana Martin\, Melissa Manchester\, and Al Jarreau. John began playing the violin at the age of 3\, and then switched to classical piano. Proulx’s grandfather was Clyde Proulx\, a jazz guitarist\, who played with Clyde McCoy’s Big Band\, and introduced him to jazz. John became hooked on the freedom of improvisation\, and studied at Roosevelt University’s Chicago School of Performing Arts. Proulx is one of LA’s great talents performing on the jazz scene for the past 15 years. \nGuitarist Barry Zweig is a skilled accompanist and soloist\, and one of LA’s most respected jazz musicians. Barry began playing the Ukelele at the age of 8\, and also played the violin until he was 18. At the age of 15 he heard jazz great Dave Pell’s song “Mountain Greenery” that had both jazz and classical elements\, and said\, “I could do that”\, and purchased his first guitar for $10.00. Serving in the Army Barry studied with legendary guitarist Jimmy Smith\, and once reentering civilian life joined Buddy Rich’s band. He played on 2 of Buddy Rich’s albums’\, one with Sammy Davis Jr. who liked Barry’s playing and hired him. His tour with Sammy Davis Jr. lasted over a year. Since the 60’s Barry has played or recorded with dozens of vocalists\, and jazz greats. Zweig was the guitarist for 6 years on Dinah Shore’s TV Show. Barry has taught at UCLA\, USC\, and University of Texas El Paso. He currently teaches at his private North Hollywood studio. Barry’s mellow style brings out the substance and lyrical beauty of a song making every tune a delight. He is a master that tells the listener the joy he feels telling a story without words. Barry has played on over 30 recordings in his career since the mid 60’s.
URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/luther-hughs-friends-remembering-nat-king-cole-trio/
LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States
CATEGORIES:jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170121T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170121T210000
DTSTAMP:20161231T061901Z
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SUMMARY:The Tom Scott Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Tom Scott and the LA Express was one of the early 70’s first funk jazz bands. Tom recreated this band with a current group that includes outstanding new personnel to perform the bands original repetoire. The quintet consists of leader Tom Scott on saxophones\, Mahesh Balasooriya on keyboards\, Andrew Synowiec on guitar\, Chris Colangelo on bass\, and Gary Novak on drums. Tom Scott is a veteran composer\, arranger\, producer\, musical director\, and saxophonist who has earned 3 Grammy’s and 14 Grammy Nominations over 4 decades. Tom’s first recording as a leader came in 1968 at the age of 20. Tom has made 35 solo recordings to date\, and his music has been played by dozens of recording artists that include Tupac\, Madonna\, Bruno Mars\, Snoop Dog\, Massive Attack\, Wu-Tang Clan\, N.W.A\, and the Chemical Brothers. Tom has played on over 500 recordings as a guest artist with diverse artists like Barbara Streisand\, Quincy Jones\, Thelonious Monk\, The Blues Brothers\, Frank Sinatra\, Aretha Franklin\, and Aerosmith. Tom has been a player and arranger for Joni Mitchell\, Steely Dan\, Carol King\, Paul McCartney\, Rod Stewart\, Blondie\, Captain and Tennille\, Whitney Houston\, and on movie soundtracks like “Taxi Driver”\, “Blade Runner”\, “Heaven Can Wait”\, “Sea of Love”\, “Who Framed Roger Rabbit”\, “Toy Story 2”\, and “Monsters Inc.”. Tom has composed film scores for “Conquest of the Planet of the Apes”\, “Uptown Saturday Night”\, “Stir Crazy”\, “Hanky Panky”\, “The Sure Thing”\, “Just One of the Guys”\, “Soul Man”\, and “Shakes the Clown”. Tom has composed and conducted for TV’s “Family Ties”\, “Starsky & Hutch”\, “Square Pegs”\, and background scores for “Baretta”\, “Cannon”\, “Barnaby Jones”\, “Streets of San Francisco”\, “National Geographic Explorer”\, and numerous TV specials and network musicals. Tom has been the music director for the Academy’s\, Emmy’s\, Celebration at Ford’s Theatre\, People’s Choice Awards\, Comic Relief\, Carol Burnett Show\, Pat Sajak Show\, Joni Mitchell\, George Harrison\, Olivia Newton-John\, and the GRP All-Star Big Band. Tom has toured 5 continents as a leader of his own group\, and is an active clinician throughout the U.S. and Canada. Tom performs and teaches master classes in woodwinds\, arranging\, and film composing. \nMahesh Balasooriya is a jazz and classical pianist. A native of Sri Lanka\, Mahesh attended USC and has won numerous music awards. He performed the Schumann Concerto with the Hamilton Symphony on the Disney Channel\, was selected for the Student Latin All-Star Band\, and was chosen as one of two pianists world-wide entering the Henry Mancini Institute Program. Mahesh won the Most Outstanding Rhythm Performer at the Monterey Jazz Festival\, and was selected to tour with an all-star jazz band in Japan. Mahesh won the first place Rotary Club Competition\, won the Best Jazz Music Award at the Fullerton Jazz Festival\, and won first place in the Charlie Dolo Coker Competition. Mahesh won first place in the National Foundation for the Advancement of the Arts Talent Search\, won first place in the John Coltrane Competition\, and won first place in the Omega Psy Phi Competition. Mahesh was a finalist in the Emerging Young Artist Competition\, and the 2002 Music Center Spotlight Awards. Mahesh is a 3 time consecutive performance winner at the Hamilton Music Academy\, performed in the Stan Getz/Clifford Brown Fellowship\, and won the IAJE Conference Outstanding Achievement Award given by pianist Billy Taylor. Mahesh has worked with many jazz greats\, and has appeared on four recordings. Jazz DJ Chuck Niles calls Mahesh “The Charlie Parker of Sri Lanka”. Mahesh has performed at the Hollywood Bowl\, Paramount Studios\, Universal Music Productions\, and Sony Studios. Mahesh has studied with Shelly Berg\, Buddy Collette\, and Jeffrey Lavner at the Colburn School of Music. Mahesh has composed a concerto for both orchestra and piano. \nAndrew Synowiec is a session guitarist who’s playing can be heard on dozens of TV and film soundtracks\, and multiple artists’ recordings. Andrew is one of LA’s busiest session guitarists and can be heard on blockbuster movies like “Frozen”\, the NFL Theme Song on Fox TV\, billboard hits\, and incredibly diverse spectrum of artists from Michael Buble to Rob Zombie. Andrew has contributed to records selling over 10\,000\,000 copies world-wide\, and garnered 17 combined Grammy Nominations. Andrew has played around the globe from Madison Square Garden in New York to the Blue Note Jazz Club in Tokyo Japan. Andrew has appeared on ABC\, NBC\, CBS\, Fox\, MTV\, VH1\, and performed with recording artists from Indie-Electro Innovator M83 to country music star Jo Dee Messina\, to the LA Philharmonic. Andrew recently played on Barbara Streisand’s “Encore” and the acclaimed motion picture “The Secret Life of Pets”. Andrew has played on everything from 10 second jingles to Grammy winning records. For over the last decade Andrew has played on over 165 recordings. \nBassist\, composer\, teacher\, and clinician Chris Colangelo is a master on the instrument. Chris plays with a deep\, resonating tone\, and astonishing articulation that reverberates a lyrical quality with a seductive\, narrative power. Chris’s sound is full\, fat\, and sassy with understated swagger. Chris majored in jazz performance at Rowan University. Originally from New Jersey Chris has played in Philadelphia\, the Delaware Valley\, and Atlantic City. Since the early 90’s Chris has lived in LA and has played with the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra\, the Count Basie Orchestra\, the Tonight Show Band\, and dozens of jazz greats. Chris tours with vocalist Jack Jones\, and Mary Wilson. Chris has recorded 5 CDs as a leader/co-leader. \nDrummer Gary Novak\, a Chicago native\, has collaborated with dozens of music artists. Born in a musical family\, Gary’s parents were both pianists. Gary played with his mother Carol and her trio at the London House in Chicago\, and with his father Larry Novak\, a famous Chicago pianist\, at Mr. Kelly’s Nightclub at a very early age. In high school Gary played with jazz greats Buddy DeFranco\, Joe Williams\, Milt Hinton\, Kenny Burrell\, Barney Kessel\, and Louie Bellson. At the age of 19 Gary moved to LA and has worked with Maynard Ferguson\, Brandon Fields\, Michael McDonald\, Natalie Cole\, David Sanborn\, and Anita Baker. Gary has toured with Lee Ritenour\, the GRP All-Stars\, George Benson\, Chick Corea’s Electric Band II\, Bob Berg\, Allan Holdsworth\, and Alanis Morissette. Gary has appeared on nearly 200 recordings in his career spanning the musical spectrum of jazz\, classical\, pop\, rock\, R&B\, reggae\, vocals\, and film scores. \nSaturday January 21st 7:00pm at Pete Carlson’s Tom Scott and the LA Express\, five talented world-class musicians playing exciting\, fun-filled\, jazz funk music with a modern contemporary sound at the highest level. Don’t miss it!!!
URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/tom-scott-quintet/
LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States
CATEGORIES:jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170114T190000
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SUMMARY:The Kirsten Edkins Sextet
DESCRIPTION:This youthful sextet includes Kirsten Edkins on saxophone\, Clay Jenkins on trumpet\, Steve Cotter on guitar\, Dave Hamm on organ\, Ben Shepherd on bass\, and Ana Barreiro on drums. \nSaxophonist Kirsten Edkins performs on NBC’s “The Voice”\, with actor and vocalist Seth McFarland\, and with jazz great Bill Holman. Kirsten’s alto sax playing is inspired by Cannonball Adderley\, Charlie Parker\, and Kenny Garrett. Her tenor sax playing is inspired by John Coltrane\, Rich Perry\, Joe Henderson\, and Eddie Harris. Edkins is a graduate of Eastman School of Music where she studied with saxophonist Walt Weiskopf\, and saxophone educator Ray Ricker. She has also studied with saxophonist Bob Sheppard. Kirsten has played with jazz greats Tim Hagans\, Gary Smulyan\, Joe Labarbera\, John Daversa\, Clay Jenkins\, Larry Koonse\, Bill Cunliffe\, Bernie Dresel\, Wayne Bergeron\, and Pete Christlieb. Edkins has performed on American Idol\, and played with Pharrel Williams\, Smokey Robinson\, Stevie Wonder\, Christina Aguilera\, Catherine McPhee\, Adam Levine\, Carrie Underwood\, John Legend\, Natalie Cole\, and many others. Edkins has recently recorded her first album entitled “Art and Soul” featuring her original compositions with the groovy influences of guitarist John Scofield\, and saxophonist Joe Lovano\, and straight ahead jazz tunes. The recording was rated among the top 15 jazz albums\, and received media praise from Down Beat and Jazziz Magazines\, Japanese Jazz Life Magazine\, and AllAboutJazz.com. Kirsten maintains a private studio and teaches at the Pasadena Conservatory of Music\, and Occidental College in Eagle Rock. Kirsten plays with strength\, versatility\, technical prowess\, swing\, and a robust style deeply rooted in jazz. Kirsten’s vigor and poise comes out in her touch and tone that is both delightful and charming. Edkins can stretch out in an engaging and exuberant way with a sound all her own. \nTrumpeter Clay Jenkins has toured and recorded with the Stan Kenton\, Count Basie\, Buddy Rich\, Harry James\, Jim Widner\, and Clayton-Hamilton Big Bands\, and played with over 50 jazz greats. Clay has made 12 recordings as a leader/co-leader. Jenkins received his Bachelor Degree from North Texas State University\, and a Masters Degree from USC. Clay studied with top trumpet teachers including John Haynie\, James Stamp\, Boyde Hood\, and Uan Rasey. Jenkins has taught at USC\, Cal State Northridge\, California Institute of the Arts\, Colburn School of Performing Arts\, The Foundation for the Junior Blind\, and has taught on the faculty of the Eastman School of Music since the year 2000. \nLA guitarist\, performer\, and educator Steve Cotter received his Bachelor and Masters Degrees from North Texas State University\, where he also played in the One ‘o’ Clock Jazz Lab Band\, and obtained a graduate teaching fellowship while working on his Masters. Steve currently teaches at Citrus College\, Pasadena City College\, and Pasadena Conservatory of Music. Cotter has recorded and toured with Steve Tyrell\, Bobby Caldwell\, Joey DeFrancesco\, and recorded and performed with Jimmy Smith\, Jimmy Cobb\, Bette Midler\, Lou Soloff\, Benny Maupin\, John Pisano\, Bill Perkins\, Dale Fielder\, Jane Getz\, Bob Maize\, Ernie Watts\, and Ramon Banda. \nOrganist Dave Hamm is a versatile LA keyboardist who has appeared on 40 recordings\, has toured and performed with a dozen different groups\, and over three dozen diverse music artists playing pop\, rock\, jazz\, hip hop\, and country. Hamm began playing the piano at the age of four\, and studied at Citrus College and Cal State Bakersfield. Dave has twice received an award as a member of the best jazz combo\, and the top pianist at the Pacific Coast Collegiate Jazz Festival at UC Berkeley. \nBassist Ben Shepherd from New Zealand has played the bass since he was seven years old. Ben studied at the California Institute of Arts with jazz bass greats Charlie Haden\, Alphonso Johnson\, and Darek Oles. Shepherd has played with David Archuleta\, Lee Ritenour\, Mike Keneally\, Mike Stern\, Billy Childs\, Patrice Rushen\, Bob Sheppard\, John Beasley\, and the Monk Orchestra\, and many others. \nDrummer and percussionist Ana Barreiro from Brazil plays pop\, gospel\, funk\, jazz\, Latin\, and Brazilian music. Ana received a performance degree from Berklee College of Music as a scholarship recipient. Barreiro has studied for her Masters Degree and worked as a teachers assistant in jazz studies at USC under jazz drummer great Peter Erskine. Ana has played with Grammy Nominated pianist Otmario Ruiz\, the Gypsy Jazz Band\, the Vignes Rooftop Revival\, Skip Spiros OPC J/B Project\, singers Catina Deluna\, Lisa Casalino\, Molly Kruse\, organist Casey Frank\, the Lado B Brazilian Project\, Evan Zee\, Roberto Montero\, and others. \nSaturday January 14th at 7:00pm at Pete Carlson’s the world-class Kirsten Edkins Sextet will perform tasty\, swinging\, contemporary jazz. Don’t miss it!!!
URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/kirsten-edkins-sextet/
LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States
CATEGORIES:jazz
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SUMMARY:Demo New Callaway Epic Driver
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URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/demo-new-callaway-epic-driver/
LOCATION:College of the Desert Golf Center Driving Range\, 73450 Fred Waring Drive\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170107T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170107T210000
DTSTAMP:20161231T055230Z
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SUMMARY:The Joe La Barbera Quintet
DESCRIPTION:The quintet is led by Joe Labarbera on drums\, Clay Jenkins on trumpet\, Rob Lockart on saxophones\, Bill Cunliffe on piano\, and Jonathan Richards on bass. Drummer\, composer\, and arranger Joe Labarbera has played with two dozen of the finest jazz groups all over the world. Joe was a member of Bill Evans last trio\, and Chuck Mangione and Joe Farrells Quartets. Labarbera was formally educated at Berklee School of Music\, and was mentored by jazz greats John LaPorta\, Charlie Mariano\, Herb Pomeroy and Alan Dawson. Joe began his professional career with Woody Herman and the Thundering Herd\, and has played with dozens of jazz greats including Bill Evans and Tony Bennett. Labarbera’s drumming talents\, insights\, and experience allow for his group to play rhythmically and free throughout their performances\, and possesses the maturity to play both styles and splice them together when necessary. Joe’s musical family includes his brother Pat Labarbera who is an accomplished saxophonist\, and brother John Labarbera\, trumpeter\, arranger\, composer\, and leader of a very prominent big band. Labarbera has taught at the California Institute for the Arts for 25 years\, is on the faculty of the Bud Shank Jazz Workshop in Port Townsend\, WA\, is a visiting artist at UNLV (Las Vegas)\, has served on the National Endowment for the Arts council in Washington D.C.\, and has been a guest performer and lecturer at many colleges. In 1999\, Joe along with Tom Warrington\, Larry Koonse\, and Clay Jenkins formed “Jazz Compass”\, an independent recording company dedicated to the kind of creative music close to his heart. The label has made 25 recordings to date\, and Labarbera has played on over 40 recordings in his career spanning back to the early 70’s. \nTrumpeter Clay Jenkins has toured and recorded with the big bands of Stan Kenton\, Count Basie\, Buddy Rich\, Harry James\, Jim Widner\, Clayton-Hamilton\, has played with over 50 jazz greats\, and has made 12 recordings as a leader/co-leader. Clay received his bachelor degree from North Texas State University\, and a masters degree from USC. Jenkins has studied with trumpet teachers John Haynie\, James Stamp\, Boyde Hood\, and Uan Rasey. Clay has taught at USC\, Cal State Northridge\, California Institute of the Arts\, Colburn School of Performing Arts\, The Foundation for the Junior Blind\, and since 2000 has taught at Eastman School of Music. \nSaxophonist Rob Lockart is a graduate of Eastman School of Music with both a bachelor and masters degree. Rob is an instructor at Cal State Northridge\, and studied at Banff School of Music. Lockart has played with the big bands of Woody Herman\, Tom Harrell\, Doc Severinsen\, Chris Walden\, and jazz greats Kurt Elling\, Dave Liebman\, Mel Lewis\, Hank Jones\, Clark Terry\, and the Houston Symphony. Rob has worked on TV shows Star Trek\, Jag\, Party of Five\, Fish Police\, and many films including “Dillinger”. Lockart has appeared on 30 recordings in his career. \nPianist\, composer\, and arranger Bill Cunliffe\, known for his swinging\, soulful lyricism on piano\, and creative inventiveness as an accomplished composer and arranger of jazz\, is described as being in the modern jazz mainstream. Bill discovered classical and jazz music at an early age in the 60’s and 70’s\, and is drawn to any music with a hip harmony and great melody. Cunliffe loved listening to the music of the Fifth Dimension\, Burt Bacharach\, and Herb Alpert. Bill grew up in Massachusetts\, and played in a rock ‘n’ roll group in college\, attending Wesleyan University. His first listening to pianist Oscar Peterson made him become a jazz player overnight. Bill is a graduate of Duke University where he studied with the great pianist Mary Lou Williams\, and at Eastman School of Music. Cunliffe has taught at USC\, Temple University\, Vail Jazz Institute\, Skidmore Jazz Institute\, Music Institute in Hollywood\, Cal State Northridge\, Central State University in Ohio\, is an associate professor of music at Cal State Fullerton\, and is composer in residence at All Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena. Bill began his career as the pianist and arranger for Buddy Rich\, and toured with Frank Sinatra. Cunliffe has played with Ray Brown\, Joe Henderson\, Freddie Hubbard\, Benny Golson\, Woody Shaw\, James Moody\, Buell Niedlinger\, the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra\, the Clayton Brothers\, and flutist Holly Hofmann. In 1989 Bill won the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Piano Award and $10\,000\, and was monetarily rewarded from the National Endowment of Arts. Cunliffe has been nominated for 3 Grammys\, and 2 Emmys as a composer\, and arranger\, and has been nominated or won 11 awards in total\, including a Down Beat Award. Bill recorded the soundtrack for Kareem Abdul Jabbars’ documentary film about jazz and basketball in Harlem in the 1930’s. Bill has published 6 jazz instructional books which include for big band and choral music. Cunliffe has recorded on 25 CD’s\, and won a Grammy for Best Instrumental Arrangement of “West Side Story”\, on Resonance Records Big Band paying tribute to Oscar Peterson. Bill has been a member of the Joe Labarbera Quintet since the early 90’s\, recording several well received albums. Cunliffe’s colleagues describe him as charming\, witty\, warm\, and humble. \nBassist\, composer\, and teacher Johnathan Richards is a student of the USC music program. Jonathan has studied and recorded at California Institute of the Arts\, and plays regularly with many of LA’s best young jazz players in a variety of groups. Jonathan has played with Peter Erskine\, the LA Jazz Society\, the Richard Sears Trio\, and the Roll Call Quartet. \nSaturday January 7th at 7:00pm at Pete Carlson’s the Joe Labarbera Quintet\, five world-class musicians performing modern jazz at the highest level. Don’t miss it!!!
URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/joe-la-barbera-quintet/
LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States
CATEGORIES:jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161226T190000
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SUMMARY:The Ernie Andrews Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Vocalist Ernie Andrews is a legendary jazz artist who’s career spans over 70 years. Andrews began singing in a church choir as a youth\, and made his first recordings while still in high school. Ernie was influenced by vocalists Billy Eckstine\, and Al Hibbler\, and shares a style with Joe Williams\, but Ernie’s sound is truly original and all his’ own. Ernie performed during the post WWII Central Avenue music scene in LA among the many jazz giants of the 1940’s & 1950’s. Andrews has performed or recorded with the Harry James Orchestra\, the Capp-Pierce Juggernaut band for over 25 years\, Kenny Burrell\, Snooky Young\, the Gene Harris-Philip Morris All Star Super Band\, Kansas City’s Jay McShann and the Paris All Stars\, the Harper Brothers Band\, and the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. In the documentary film “Blues for Central Avenue”\, Ernie narrates and walks you through this historic part of LA’s early jazz and blues music scene. Ernie has recorded 22 singles between 1945 and 1965\, has recorded 15 albums as a leader\, and has appeared on over 125 recordings in his career. Ernie’s songbook is the music of Ellington & Basie\, and his powerful\, soulful sound flows when it comes to jazz\, rhythm\, blues\, and art. Ernie feels the music. \nSaxophonist Rickey Woodard spent 7 years with the Ray Charles Band\, has played and recorded with Frank Capp’s Juggernaut Band\, the Jeannie & Jimmy Cheathams Sweet Baby Blues Band\, and is a current member of the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. Rickey has appeared on 40 jazz recordings\, 12 as a leader/co-leader. Woodard plays with great power\, soul\, and command of his instrument. Rickey plays all styles of music with great finesse\, ease\, and precision\, a true saxophone master. \nPianist Lanny Hartley is a conductor\, composer\, and studied at Indiana University. He is an accomplished musician who has played with Jon Hendricks\, Lou Rawls\, Linda Hopkins\, Ernestine Anderson\, Thelma Houston\, the Fifth Dimension\, Joe Tex\, Syreeta Wright\, Al Wilson\, and David Clayton-Thomas. Lanny has directed the live productions “Ain’t Misbehavin”\, “Tracks”\, “Late Great Ladies of Blues and Jazz”\, “The Life of Dinah Washington”\, and “The Della Reese Tour”. Hartley has appeared in the TV movie “Sinatra”\, the motion picture “Harlem Nights”\, and the ABC TV series “Soul Man”. \nBassist Richard Simon is an educator\, producer\, clinician\, and conductor who has performed with over 75 different artists. Richard has written and performed the jazz production entitled “Poor Richards All Man Act Plus One”. Simon has served as the program director of “Jazz America” in LA\, co-founded by the great Buddy Collette. This after school jazz instruction program teaches middle and high school students in the Hollywood area about the music of Louis Armstrong\, Duke Ellington\, Benny Carter\, and Mary Lou Williams. Richard was mentored by the great bassist Red Calendar\, and woodwinds master Buddy Collette. \nJazz drummer and actor Fritz Wise has played and recorded with Johnny Hammond\, Nate Morgan\, Horace Tapscott\, Gary Bias\, Azar Lawrence\, Curtis Fuller\, Kenny Burrell\, Harold Land\, The Temptations\, and Lou Donaldson. Fritz has appeared on 15 recordings\, and plays with a powerful and swinging style on anything from funk to jazz\, and everything in between. Wise has been performing and recording for over 40 years\, and comments that he is truly married to the music for life.
URL:https://petecarlsonsgolf.com/event/ernie-andrews-quintet/
LOCATION:Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis\, 73-741 Hwy 111\, Palm Desert \, CA\, 92260\, United States
CATEGORIES:jazz
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