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Ken Peplowski Quartet

Ken Peplowski is one of the world's greatest living clarinetists, leading a talented quartet, that includes pianist Josh Nelson, bassist Katie Thiroux, and drummer Matt Witek. Doubling on the tenor sax, Peplowski’s range covers swing, mainstream jazz, dixieland, pop, folk, and classical music. Ken’s silky, agile, flawless ability on both reed instruments can be heard [...]

2019-02-11T11:46:25-08:00|0 Comments

Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band

The Grammy Award Winning, Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band is one of the premiere Latin Jazz Bands today led by congero Poncho Sanchez, who has been performing straight ahead Jazz, gritty soul music, and infectious melodies and rhythms from a variety of Latin America and South America sources for over 30 years . Poncho’s influences [...]

2019-01-24T14:30:37-08:00|0 Comments

Holly Hofmann Mike Wofford Quartet

The Holly Hofmann/Mike Wofford Quartet is a world class group that will perform a mix of classical and jazz music, entitled, “Bach, Be-Bop, and Blues. Based in San Diego, the talented husband and wife music team of flutist Holly Hofmann and pianist Mike Wofford will be joined by Idyllwild bassist Marshall Hawkins, and drummer Duncan Moore of [...]

2019-01-15T11:50:41-08:00|0 Comments

Ernie Andrews Quintet

Legendary Jazz, Blues, and Pop vocalist, Ernie Andrews, will perform with his longtime talented quintet, that includes Rickey Woodard on saxophone, Lanny Hartley on piano, Richard Simon on bass, and Roy McCurdy on drums. Ernie Andrews has been performing for eight decades, starting in 1945 when he made his first recording.  Ernie began performing in L. A.’s [...]

2018-12-10T11:46:34-08:00|0 Comments

The Jon Mayer Quartet with Ralph Moore

Pianist Jon Mayer was influenced by Charlie Parker and recorded with legendary saxophonists Jackie McLean, and John Coltrane in the late 50’s. Jon is a hard - bop and lyrical player, composer, and educator. Mayer has 11 recordings as a leader, and has toured or recorded with jazz and pop vocalists, instrumentalists, and jazz big bands. [...]

2018-11-02T16:17:20-07:00|0 Comments

AJI All Stars

Fundraiser benefit concert. Featuring Les Benedict - Trombone Don Shelton - Clarinet / Sax Doug McDonald - Guitar Jeff Colella - Piano Putter Smith - Bass Kendall Kay - Drums. Donations made to the American Jazz Institutes non-commercial jazz radio station, KAJI 95.3 FM are tax-deductable, A 501 C-3 non-profit corp. Supporting jazz and music education [...]

2018-11-02T15:29:48-07:00|0 Comments
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