Jazz Fed Events

Thursdays - Jazz Jam!
Linnaea’s Cafe Jazz Jam – Every 2nd & 4th thurs of the month from 8-10PM
Make sure to follow the Jazz Fed for more information about special jazz concerts, the piano showcase, and more! October 25th, 2014 4:30-10:30 Swing Dance Saturday NightSWING DANCE SATURDAY NIGHT October 25th, $20.00, 4:30 pm to 10:30 pm. The Jubilee by the Sea will host the Swing Dance and the Big Band sound of six different bands playing at two venues with good parking!  $20.00 at the door or Free with an all event or Saturday badge

 www.slojazz.org

D'ANBINO'S WINE TASTING ROOM

Times 4 October 11 @ 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm | Admission $15 (Club Members $10)
PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA – In a special joint production,  the SLO Jazz Festival and D’Anbino Vineyards and Cel-lars present TIMES 4 performing their unique brand of urban jazz.  “Times 4 has become one of the finest jazz-funk-soul combos in California.”        – “San Jose Meercury News, Oakland Tribune”.   Over 12 years of collaboration and friendship have culminated in Times 4’s unique brand of Urban Jazz.

Zzah
October 11 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Admission $10 ($5 Club Members)Zzah
This contemporary jazz band hails from Central California using melodic West Coast Sensibilities with an East Coast approach to soloing.  ZZAH has been featured at many festivals and venues up and down the west coast.  Their tracks have been programmed on more than 260 radio stations throughout North America and they have appeared with great artists George Benson, Billie Preston, Spyro Gyra, and more.  RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Charlie Shoemake Jazz Series  October 12 @ 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm $15
Once a year we always present an intimate concert just featuring Charlie and Sandi Shoemake alone.  They will perform many of your requests..   www.talsanmusic.com  For reservations call 805-927-0567                                   
Performances are 4:00pm-6:15pm and 7:15pm-8:30pm 

New West Guitar Group featuring Sara Gazarek October 16 @ 7:30 am - 10:00 pm Admissiion $10 (Club Members $5)
Blessed with a gorgeous and translucent voice the LA Times hailed Gazarek as “the next important jazz singer.” Stepped in the jazz tradition but not afraid to cover popular music, she has teamed up with the New West Guitar Group for an exciting collaboration. NWGG showcases the beauty and virtuosity of the acoustic and electric guitar. 

About New West Guitar Group:
Featuring John Storie, Perry Smith, and Jeff Stein, the New West Guitar Group has been making their mark as a fresh, cutting-edge guitar ensemble and they will be performing an evening of classic popular covers, jazz standards and original works with the singer Sara Gazarek.

D’Anbino Family Band & Guests October 18 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Admission $10 (Club Members $5)
Come eat, drink and dance with the D’Anbino family and their special guests!   Don’t miss this jam session.  Besides our talented family, we have excellent musicians and vocalists as our guests tonight Including the renowned  George Young on saxophone, Danny Pelfrey  of Tower of Power on tenor saxophone, Kent Anderson on trombone and Shelly Cargill vocals.

Royal Garden Swing Orchestra October 24 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Admission $10 ($5 Club Members)
The Royal Garden Swing Orchestra has a musicality rarely heard today. This nine-piece band sounds bigger than the average big band. Over 200 special arrangements make up their library of tunes from the swing era to modern era.  Come enjoy a glass of D’Anbino wine, good food, and dance the night away!  rgso.net 

Brett Mitchell – Return to Eden October 25 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Admission $15 (Club Members $10)
Pianist-composer Brett Mitchell, a lover of theater and film, will  perform original, orchestral theme music, each piece painting a picture for his listener. Brett is joined by members of SLO Symphony, the band Human Nation, and other favorite SLO County musicians.  Performers include: Adam Levine, guitar, Bill Wingfield on bass, Darrell Voss on drums, Diane Steinberg-Lewis on Synth and vocals, Sharon Holland on first violin, Karen Loewi-Jones on second violin, Kim Wilkins on viola, Bob Liepman on cello, Richard Green on guitar.

Charlie Shoemake Jazz Series October 26 @ 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm Admission $15
One of the west coasts finest pianists, the wonderful Joe Bagg, does a solo recital on the Mason – Hamlin grand piano.  A must for all lovers of jazz piano. For reservations call 805-927-0567 Performances are 4:00pm-6:15pm and 7:15pm-8:30pm
www.talsanmusic.com 

CPAC SPECIAL EVENTS:
Altered Concert Friday, Oct 17 7:30p
Cuesta College Cultural and Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo, CA
Altered (Jazz Fusion Trio) - This professional trio from Los Angeles will treat you to an evening of great jazz! Featuring Cuesta's own, guitarist Jeff Miley, Altered will play in the intimate space of the CPAC Experimental Theater.

CAL POLY ARTS SPECIAL EVENTS:
“Marsalis Well-Tempered” Branford Marsalis w/ Chamber Orch. Philadelphia October 15, 2014, 7:30pm
    Christopher Cohan Center
http://www.pacslo.org/calendar

SLO BREWING COMPANY - http://www.slobrewingco.com/calendar/grid/2014/12

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST, 2014
Steynberg Gallery
Choro de Ouro - 7pm
805-547-0278


Choro de Ouro and Brasilience CD release with Ian Faquini and Rebecca Kleinmann
Choro de Ouro is the premier Choro group on the Central Coast of California. Choro is a style from Brazil that stated in the later part of the nineteenth century in Rio de Janeiro. It quickly spread throughout Brazil and eventually become a unifying point of pride for the country. Composers like Pixinguinha and Jacob do Bandolim were famous and honored for their contribution to Brazilian culture. Today people are rediscovering this music as it has continued to evolve and grow with a wonderful history and life. It is a passionate music full of virtuosity and excitement as well as expression and the quality of something quaintly beautiful.

ANDREWS & PIETRI DUO - www.andrewsandpietri.com

DAWN LAMBETH - Visit http://www.dawnlambeth.com/shows

DYLAN JOHNSON - Visit: http://www.dylanjohnson.net/performances.html

GREEN TO WHITE - https://www.facebook.com/Green2White

HUMAN NATION - Visit: http://www.human-nation.com

THE SUNNY KNIGHTS - https://www.facebook.com/TheSunnyNights?

TIPSY GYPSIES - http://thetipsygypsies.com
The Tipsy Gypsies have a couple of premier shows coming up:

Friday, October 24 at 6:00pm
Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa in Pismo Beach, California
as part of the Bubbly Festival

Derby Estates 1st Annual Sip & Swing
Saturday, October 18 at 12:00pm
Derby Wine Estates in Paso Robles, Californi

First - let's start you off with NEW SLO Jazz FESTIVAL EVENTS!

Hey, jazz lovers -- guess what? There's more fun and exciting events happening in SLO, starting Sunday with our own jazz jam at Shell Cafe:

The "Last Sundays" Jazz Jam - a SLO Jazz Festival event 
*Note: New Time* Sunday, February 23, 2014, from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Shell Cafe, 1351 Price Street, Pismo Beach, CA.

Let's celebrate with a little New Orleans music! Host: Black Market Trio. Scott Andrews, SLO Jazz Festival President, as well as sax man for Burning James and the Funky Flames and leader of Black Market Trio, will host the Last Sundays Jazz Jam -- always held the last Sunday of the month (thus the name) - at the Shell Cafe on Price Street in Pismo Beach. Musicians - bring yo' ax! Jazz lovers, you'll experience a mix of jazz. You just never know who might show up to jam, and that's the excitement of it. We'll cover from Bossa to Latin to afro to jazz funk. Shell Cafe offers a full menu, beer, and wine, and last we heard they do not charge a corkage fee. It's always a good time - the last jam was EPIC! Bring a group of friends with you!
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We're an official sponsor of the SLO International Film Festival BOOGIE STOMP!
Sponsored by Craig & Toni Kincaid &
SLO Jazz Festival

“Two red hot pianos, one foot-stompin’ movie!” Bob Seeley spent his formative years playing with Meade Lux Lewis and other Jazz greats. He became known to insiders as the best boogie and stride player in the world. Fellow Detroiter, Bob Baldori has played piano and harmonica with Chuck Berry since 1966. Together, the Bobs hit the road to revive America’s forgotten music. Their compelling film includes foot stompin’ concert and dance clips and tour footage from around the world. Bob Baldori will be in attendance. USA. 84 min.

Thursday, March 6, 7pm   Downtown Cinemas
Friday, March 7, 1pm   Galaxy Theatre
Director: Bob Baldori
Producer: John Campana
Writer: Bob Baldori
Watch Trailer
Movie Website

Learn more about the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival here:
So enjoy a "scroll" through the Film pages on the SLO IFF website which are organized by category, and have descriptions, photos, trailers and in many cases, websites to reference. See the full line-up listing and downloadable PDF for the film festival is here:
http://slofilmfest.org/festival-schedule/
Keep yours eyes open if you're attending the KING VIDOR RECEPTION PARTY at the MASONIC LODGE on March 8, 2014 - our own Mark Pietri (piano) and Scott Andrews (sax) will be performing for your listening pleasure! Academy Award winning actor, Jeff Bridges, is winning this years King Vidor award, so you know this will be special.
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Do you want to hear some up-and-coming young lions of jazz?

Anton Schwartz Flash Mob CD Release Tour Concert

“… upbeat vibe, strong melodies, and unflagging sense of swing…” – Jazziz

Tenor saxophonist Anton Schwartz continues to refine his composing and performing skills. A succinct tunesmith with a flair for accessible melodies that twist and turn in surprising ways, he is also a lyrical reedman with a gift for improvisation. He loves to change up grooves and moods from song to song, switching seamlessly from a New Orleans second line beat to a Monkish bop line, or to an Afro-Cuban groove, all the while demonstrating a genuine affinity for each. Schwartz’s riveting style balances equally between emotion, intellect, and intrigue. He celebrates the release of his fifth album, Flash Mob.

Anton Schwartz – saxophone
Tatum Greenblatt – trumpet
Taylor Eigsti – piano
John Shifflett – bass
Lorca Hart – drums

www.antonjazz.com
www.tayjazz.com
www.tatumgreenblatt.com

Act fast - this show is sure to SELL OUT quickly!

Click here to be directed to Brown Paper Tickets to purchase a ticket online, or visit the SLO Chamber Visitor's Center or the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art in person up until 4 hours prior to showtime to purchase tickets. Thank you!

Preview the band here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WmnuCYF4nE
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And for other jazz related music around the County:
Cal Poly Performing Arts
Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra
  Friday, Feb 28 8:00p Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA
Read more here: http://events.sanluisobispo.com/san_luis_obispo_ca/events/show/346962363-smithsonian-jazz-masterworks-orchestra#storylink=cpy
Dubbed "The First Lady of Song," Ella Fitzgerald was the most popular female jazz singer in the U.S. for more than half a century. "A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald" is a musical multimedia homage, presenting many of Ella's original big band arrangements, masterfully performed by the spectacular SJMO with the enchanting Kim Nazarian, all of whom capture the legend's elegant style, spirit and vocal expertise found within Ella's amazing songbook.

"(SJMO is) the best jazz repertory band in the country." - The New Yorker

Pre-show lecture scheduled at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center Pavilion.
Run time: approx. 100 minutes, one intermission
Event website: Dubbed "The First Lady of Song," Ella Fitzgerald was the most popular female jazz singer in the U.S. for more than half a century. "A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald" is a musical multimedia homage, presenting many of Ella's original big band arrangements, masterfully performed by the spectacular SJMO with the enchanting Kim Nazarian, all of whom capture the legend's elegant style, spirit and vocal expertise found within Ella's amazing songbook.
(SJMO is) the best jazz repertory band in the country.
- The New Yorker

Pre-show lecture scheduled at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center Pavilion.
Run time: approx. 100 minutes, one intermission
Read more here: http://events.sanluisobispo.com/san_luis_obispo_ca/events/show/346962363-smithsonian-jazz-masterworks-orchestra#storylink=cpy http://www.calpolyarts.org/performances/performancedate.php?id=33
Read more here: http://events.sanluisobispo.com/san_luis_obispo_ca/events/show/346962363-smithsonian-jazz-masterworks-orchestra#storylink=cpy

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Cal Poly's University Jazz Bands Present 'Just Jazz'
March 15, 2014
Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly Campus, SLO, CA The challenge and excitement of improvisation will be on display by Cal Poly’s University Jazz Bands at their annual Just Jazz concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 15, in Spanos Theatre on campus.

“Expect the unexpected,” says Cal Poly Director of Jazz Studies Paul Rinzler. "Because jazz is improvised, even the musicians themselves can be surprised by what they come up with on the spur of the moment. Some of the best and most memorable moments from past University Jazz Band concerts have been things that no one could have imagined beforehand."

The concert will feature a wide range of jazz styles, from the traditional to the innovative. The program will include student compositions and pieces by great jazz masters. The blues, mainstream jazz, hip-hop, funk, and progressive styles will all be heard.

The bands will range in size from two big bands that have 18 musicians each to smaller, more intimate jazz combos.

Tickets to the concert are $12 for the public and $9 for students, senior citizens and Jazz Federation members. Pricing includes all Performing Arts Center fees, and event parking is now sponsored by the PAC. Tickets are sold at the Performing Arts Ticket office between noon and 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. To order by phone, call SLO-4TIX (756-4849). 

The Music Department offers a 10 percent discount to patrons who buy season tickets to four of its events through the Performing Arts Ticket Office; a 15 percent discount is given on tickets to five or more events.

The concert is sponsored by Cal Poly’s Music Department, College of Liberal Arts, and Instructionally Related Activities program. For more information, call the Music Department at 805-756-2406.

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Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball Saturday, Mar 1 6:30pm to 10:30pm King David Masonic Lodge San Luis Obispo, CA Bon Temps Creole Cafe and Burning James and the Funky Flames present the second annual Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball at the historic King David Masonic Lodge of San Luis Obispo (859 Marsh Street). Creole vittles, no host bar, colorful revelers and funky good times will be available! Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Doors open at 6:30 Show starts at 7:30 PM. Proceeds will benefit KCBX radio. Laissez Bon Temps Rouller!! Get tickets at www.burningjames.com or from Bon Temps Creole Cafe.


Read more here: http://events.sanluisobispo.com/san_luis_obispo_ca/events/show/369038158-mardi-gras-masquerade-ball#storylink=cpy _______________________________________________________ Cuesta Concert Events:
10th Annual Cuesta Music Faculty Concert!
CPAC Mainstage
San Luis Obispo , CA
Friday Feb 21, 2014

Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band
Friday, March 7, 7:30 pm
SLO Campus, CPAC Main Stage
Tickets:  $30 general,
$25 students/seniors/jazz fed members This is a Grammy-award winning big band you won't want to miss! Ron's been wanting to book them and after checking them out, we can see why. This is one of the top big bands - and most fun - you can find performing today.

31st Annual Cuesta Jazz Ensemble Festival Concert
CPAC Mainstage
San Luis Obispo , CA
Saturday Mar 8, 2014

The Cuesta Jazz Orchestra
CPAC Mainstage
San Luis Obispo , CA
Friday Mar 28, 2014

Tickets for Cuesta events may be found at:
https://www.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?w=f6366e4099c693b21678e91be8773f28&t=tix
Read more here: http://events.sanluisobispo.com/san_luis_obispo_ca/events/show/343740983-new-years-eve-extravaganza#storylink=cpy _______________________________________________________

Swing Nights at D'Anbino's

Friday February 28, 2013 - 7:00 PM until 10:00 PM
D'Anbino's Wine Cellar at 710 Pine St. in Paso Robles opens its doors to Swing dancing on Fridays, February 28, and March 7, 14, 21, 28. The fun starts at 7:00 pm with a lesson in East Coast Swing with Chris & Cammie from Let's Dance. Open dancing afterwards.

www.danbino.com
Location: 710 Pine Street, Paso Robles, CA

Additional Special Shows include:

Royal Garden Swing Orchestra (rgso.net)
February 28, 2014 - 7:30pm until 10:00 pm
$10/$5 Club Members
The Royal Garden Swing Orchestra has a musicality rarely heard today. This nine-piece band sounds bigger than the average big band. Over 200 special arrangements make up their library of tunes from the swing era to modern era.  Come enjoy a glass of D’Anbino wine, good food, and dance the night away!

Kaye Bohler Band (www.kayebohler.com) March 1, 2014 - 7:30pm until 10:00 pm
$10/$5 Club Members
With over 20 years of performance experience including:  touring Japan with The American Can Can Review, touring the Pacific North West with the band Pele Juju, countless concert, club and festival appearances up and down the California coast this has led Kaye to develop a well-crafted original show of tasty swing and High impact Rhythm and Blues.

Charlie Shoemake Jazz Series - Lanny Morgan
March 2, 2014
Admission $15
Performances are 4:00pm-6:15pm and 7:15pm-8:30pm

Lanny Morgan, one of Americas’ legendary jazz alto saxophonists (and a longtime series favorite) appears today with drummer Darrell Voss and bassist Dylan Johnson.

Counterpoint
March 7, 2014 - 7:30pm until 10:00 pm
$10/$5 Club Members

Counterpoint will perform memorable tunes by artists like Earth, Wind, and Fire, Christopher Cross, Steely Dan, James Taylor, Doobie Brothers, as well as jazz standards from the Great American Songbook. Counterpoint is supported by some of the members of the band Human Nation. The vocalists are: Brett and Julia Mitchell and Steve McAndrew. The band will include Brett Mitchell on piano, Adam Levine on guitar, Bill Wingfield on bass, and Dean Giles on drums.

Sax Appeal
March 8, 2014 - 2:00 until 4:30pm
$5/ Club Members Free

SAX APPEAL is a delightful blend of four saxes with a big band sound.  The group performs a variety of big band arrangements and standards.  Come enjoy the great music with a glass of our own estate grown wines.

Cow Bop
March 11, 2014 - 7:30pm until 10:00 pm
$10/$5 Club Members

Mix swingin' grooves, thrilling riffs, sweet and hot vocals, western sensibilities and tons of fun and you have only begun to describe Cow Bop. Formed in 2003 by Internationally-acclaimed guitarist Bruce Forman, the cowboy jazz and western bebop band has toured extensively throughout the world, exciting audiences with their unique brand of music.

Jazz on the Vine
March 15, 2014 - 2:00pm until 4:30pm
$10/$5 Club Members

Nine of the finest musicians along the Coast bring trumpet, sax, trombone, guitar, bass and percussion together to perform as Jazz on the Vine.   Sentimental style matches the arrangements of contemporary  jazz and big band standards

Matthias Clark
March 15, 2014 - 7:30pm until 10:00 pm
$10/$5 Club Members

A tasty fusion of Soul, Rock, Bluegrass and Jazz playing Matthias Songs and more…  come sing along with the band! Jericho, Hands Of Time, Super Power Girl,  The Love You Need, and some classics we all know. One of our personal friends, Antiye Mensah, an amazing percussion player from Ghana, will be accompanying the band on drums.

Call (805) 227-6800 for more details. Reservations accepted at most shows.
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Pismo Jazz Basin Street Regulars Host the Hot Jazz Society presents Sunday Sessions
Sunday, February 23, 2014 - 11:00am until 4:30pm
Viper Six Band and Dos Pueblos High School Jazz Band

Sunday, March 30, 2014 - 11:00am until 4:30pm
Cell Block 7 Jazz Band and Cabrillo High School Jazz Band

Sunday sessions begin at 11:00 am and end at 4:30 pm. The featured band plays two sets, 1:00 to 2:15 pm and 3:15 to 4:30 pm. The Intermission Band plays from 2:15 to 3:15 pm with time out for raffle drawings and club announcements. We start with three jam sub-sets from 11:00 am to 12:50 pm. For more information call: 805-481-7840 or 805-937-8402.
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Santa Barbara Jazz Society presents the Yankee Wailers
Sunday, March 30, 2014
1:00 PM until 4:00 PM
SOHO The good ole’ days are back and so the Santa Barbara Jazz Society presents the Yankee Wailers, a traditional jazz band that plays all the swinging songs from the 20s to the 40s in a foot stomping happy style. Wally Holmes, the leader ran the Sweet and Hot Jazz Festival in LA for years. The other members have been playing on all of the hit TV shows for just as long. We won’t blame you if you can’t help dancing to their good time music.

The concert is on Sunday, March 30 from 1 to 4pm at SOhO. Admission is $15 for Jazz Society members, $25 for non-members, and $7 for professional musicians and full-time students. There are no reservations. Tickets are sold ONLY at the door and doors open at 12:30

Complete details and calendar at: http://www.sbjazz.org/

_______________________________________________________ Sunday, March 9th, 2014 Steynberg Gallery Sunday, March 9, 2014 - 4:00PM
Youth Jazz Scholarship The SLO County Jazz Federation proudly presents its annual Young Jazz Scholarship Concert on Sunday March 9 at 4:00pm --Steynberg Gallery/ 1531 Monterey St./ SLO.

This concert showcases 3 of the finest young local jazz musicians--Vito DiNovi (guitar) from Cal Poly; Sean Collins (drums) and Katie Hilt (vocals) both from Cuesta. They'll be backed by an excellent rhythm section.

Free (although donations are welcomed at the door).
Sponsored by the Matt Taylor Memorial Scholarship Trust.
More information at 546-3733.
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JAZZ JAM at LINNEA'S COFFEE HOUSE:
2nd and 4th Thursdays, Monthly from 8PM- 10PM
Linneas, 1110 Garden St., San Luis Obispo, CA

Cuesta College Jazz and the SLO Jazz Federation also promote a jam happening at Linnea's on Thursdays from 8PM - 10PM. Last we heard, James Gallardo, bassist, was anchoring the rhythm section. The next one is THURSDAY, February 27, 2014.
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BLUES SOCIETY:
Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 8PM
John Nemeth with Junior Watson
Opener: Big Daddy's Blues Band

Shows are located at the SLO Vets Hall on 801 Grand Avenue in San Luis Obispo. Members $17, General Admission is $20. This show is 21 and over. We encourage membership in the SLO Blues Society.

Learn more about the SLO Blues Society at: http://www.sloblues.org/
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Join the JAZZ CRAWL!

If you're friends with night club, art cafe, restaurant, and other venue owners encourage them to have LIVE JAZZ - duos, solo pianists, trios, quartets. We're working to create a "Jazz Crawl" the week of Jazz Festival - May 10 - May 18, 2014. More details coming soon. Contact SLO Jazz Festival at info @ slojazzfest . org (without spaces) to suggest a venue.

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Other happenings around the county include:

Sea Venture: Live Jazz every Wednesday night from 6P - 9PM. Last we saw, they were alternating between Dylan Johnson Quartet and Three Martini Lunch. (If you swing by, put a bug in their ear to update their blog!). Bon Temps Creole Café

Bon Temps Creole Café. There's always live music at Bon Temps Creole Café (1000 Olive, SLO, 544-2100) on Wednesday and Thursday nights at 6:30pm. Valerie Johnson and Al B. Blue perform the 1st and 3rd Wednesday, Billy & Charlie Foppiano and Friends appear the 2nd and 4th. The Red Skunk Jipzee Swing Band or Valerie Johnson & her King Bees performs on Thursdays.

Shell Café

The Blues Masters Jam is now at the Shell Café (1351 Price St., Pismo Beach, 773-8300) every Wednesday from 6:30 - 9:30pm. Your host is Craig Louis Dingman, aka "Big Daddy" of Code Blues, with Gary Steinman on bass and Daryl Vandruff on drums. Jammers are welcome; come early to assure a spot in the lineup; and bring your own axe and drumsticks. Music lovers bring your dancing shoes and appetite.

Shell Café

Blues and Funk Jam at the Shell Café (1351 Price Street, Pismo Beach) every Sunday from 4 - 7pm. James Scoolis, aka Burning James, hosts the jam session.

Also, please make sure to post your events at the KCBX Event calendar:
https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=KCBX

Did we miss anything? Please let us know!

Also, we'd like to thank KCBX FM for their dedication to jazz music on the Central Coast!
Find them at: 90.1 San Luis Obispo | 89.5 Santa Barbara | 91.7 Paso Robles to Salinas
90.9 Santa Ynez, Avila Beach, Cambria | 91.1 Cayucos | 95.1 Lompoc

For our part, our organization is busy planning events for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLO Jazz Festival, May 17, 2014, in Mission de Tolosa Plaza in San Luis Obispo, CA, Presented by Alfano Motorcars and featuring PONCHO SANCHEZ AND HIS LATIN JAZZ BAND. We're offering memberships - as well as VIP opportunities, and sponsorships to the jazz festival.
Make sure to involve your organization and/or become a member and help bring fine events like this to San Luis Obispo.

The full line-up will be announced soon for the jazz festival.

Want to keep in the know? Add your name to our EMAIL LIST!
Click here: http://slojazzfest.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=bc25f260ac6207906bface300&id=5443bc7729
also, join our new Meetup Group: http://www.meetup.com/SLO-Jazz-Festival-Events/

See you at the Last Sunday's Jazz Jam!
SLO Jazz Festival team

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Hey, jazz lovers -- guess what? There's more fun and exciting events happening in SLO:

COMBOPALOOZA!
Tuesday, Dec. 17, 7:30 pm
SLO Campus, CPAC Experimental Theater (to the right of the CPAC)

This is an end of the year showcase for the Cuesta Jazz Combo program. Many groups will be playing including 5 Minus 3 and Green to White. Some musicians who will be playing include: Wyatt Wakefield, Talia Ortega, Sean Alexander, Josh Collins, Leslie Lockhart, James Gallardo, Peter James, Sean Silbert, Eric Hunter, Kenneth Davis,
and many more!

Additional Details at Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1458332037727532/

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Brian Setzer at Chumash Casino
Friday, Dec. 19, 7:30PM

Brian Setzer Enjoy a swingin’ Big Band “Christmas Extravaganza” with Brian Setzer and his 17-piece orchestra.  The founder of Stray Cats exploded on the American scene in the 1980’s with hits, including “Stray Cat Strut” and “Rock this Town.”  Join him for a holiday celebration like no other!

Pricing: $75.00/$65.00/$55.00/$45.00/$35.00

Doors Open: 7:30 PM Start Time: 8:00 PM - See more at: http://startickets.com/events/item/brian-setzer#sthash.IM0oRjaU.dpuf

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Swing Nights at D'Anbino's

Friday December 20, 2013
7:00 PM until 10:00 PM
D'Anbino's Wine Cellar at 710 Pine St. in Paso Robles opens its doors to Swing dancing on Fridays, Nov. 15, 22, & 29, Dec. 20 & 27, and Jan. 3. The fun starts at 7:00 pm with a lesson in East Coast Swing with Chris & Cammie from Let's Dance. Open dancing afterwards.

www.danbino.comLocation: 710 Pine Street, Paso Robles, CA

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The "Last Sundays" Jazz Jam - a SLO Jazz Festival event 
*Note: New Time* Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Shell Cafe, 1351 Price Street, Pismo Beach, CA.

Host: Black Market Trio. Scott Andrews, SLO Jazz Festival President, as well as sax man for Burning James and the Funky Flames and leader of Black Market Trio, will host the Last Sundays Jazz Jam -- always held the last Sunday of the month (thus the name) - at the Shell Cafe on Price Street in Pismo Beach. Musicians - bring yo' ax! Jazz lovers, you'll experience a mix of jazz. You just never know who might show up to jam, and that's the excitement of it. We'll cover from Bossa to Latin to afro to jazz funk. Shell Cafe offers a full menu, beer, and wine, and last we heard they do not charge a corkage fee. Come join the fun - the last jam of 2013, what a great way to finish the year. Bring a group of friends with you!

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Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue

Thursday January 23, 2014
8:00 PM until 10:00 PM
Presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures

Tickets/Info: https://artsandlectures.sa.ucsb.edu/Details.aspx?PerfNum=2761 or (805) 893-3535

Principal Sponsors: Arlene & Barrie Bergman

New Orleans Jazz Festival Featured Artist
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue

“Dizzying talent.” The Washington Post

New Orleans wunderkind Trombone Shorty (aka Troy Andrews) has rocketed into the public eye this past year – from closing the New Orleans Jazz Festival to appearing in a Lenny Kravitz documentary to lending his sassy music to a Nikon commercial starring Ashton Kutcher. The Grammy-nominated musician and his band, Orleans Avenue, know how to rile up a crowd with their infectious, high octane blend of tight funk, jazz-rock and slinky R&B – or, as they like to call it, “supafunkrock.” An “unstoppable force” (The New York Times) in today’s music scene, Shorty brings all the rock-star swagger with serious chops to back it up. Get ready for a brash and bold music party that’ll have you dancing in your seats.

Available on the Jazz & Blues series

UCSB Arts & Lectures
Location: Campbell Hall, UCSB Campus
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JAZZ JAM at LINNEA'S COFFEE HOUSE:
Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014, from 8PM- 10PM
Linneas, 1110 Garden St., San Luis Obispo, CA

Cuesta College Jazz and the SLO Jazz Federation also promote a jam happening at Linnea's on Thursdays from 8PM - 10PM. Last we heard, James Gallardo, bassist, was anchoring the rhythm section. The next one is THURSDAY, January 9, 2014.

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BLUES SOCIETY:
The SLO Blues Society will return with shows in 2014. Shows are located at the SLO Vets Hall on 801 Grand Avenue in San Luis Obispo. Members $17, General Admission is $20. This show is 21 and over. We encourage membership in the SLO Blues Society.

Learn more about the SLO Blues Society at: http://www.sloblues.org/

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Charlie Shoemake's Jazz Series Charlie Shoemake, a Central Coast Legend on Vibes and also a prominent jazz educator, maintains the former Jazz at the Hamlet series at D'Anbino Winery. This is one of the few clubs offering jazz on the Central Coast, and we encourage you to attend their shows. You will typically find them every other Sunday, in 2014 starting from January 19, 2014, when Grammy winner and pianist extraordinaire Bill Cunliffe takes time out from his busy schedule to do a solo piano recital for us. If you love great piano sounds better not miss this one.

D'Anbino Wine Tasting Room
710 Pine St. in Paso Robles, CA.
Performances Are 4:00-6:15 and 7:15-8:30  $15 per person or $20 for both shows.
Learn more about that jazz series at http://www.talsanmusic.com/rsvp.html.

NEED MORE CLUBS for LIVE JAZZ!

Speaking of which, if you're friends with night club, art cafe, restaurant, and other venue owners encourage them to have LIVE JAZZ - duos, solo pianists, trios, quartets. We need more venues for our local musicians to play, don't you agree? Help spread the word!

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Basin Street Regulars:
Sunday sessions begin at 11:00 AM and end at 4:30 PM. The feature band plays two sets; 1:00 to 2:15 and 3:15 to 4:30. The Intermission Band plays from 2:15 to 3:15 with time out for raffle drawings and club announcements. We start with three jam sub-sets from 11:00 to 12:50. For more information, call 805-481-7840 or 805 937 8402.

January 27th, 2013 Cell Block 7 with Apocalyptic.
Learn more at http://www.pismojazz.com.

Other happenings around the county include:

Sea Venture: Live Jazz every Wednesday night from 6P - 9PM. Last we saw, they were alternating between Dylan Johnson Quartet and Three Martini Lunch. (If you swing by, put a bug in their ear to update their blog!).

Steynberg Gallery sometimes has jazz, but we didn't see anything jazz on the current schedule. http://www.steynberg-events.com/calendar.html

Also, please make sure to post your events at the KCBX Event calendar:
https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=KCBX

Also, we'd like to thank KCBX FM for their dedication to jazz music on the Central Coast!
Find them at: 90.1 San Luis Obispo | 89.5 Santa Barbara | 91.7 Paso Robles to Salinas
90.9 Santa Ynez, Avila Beach, Cambria | 91.1 Cayucos | 95.1 Lompoc

For our part, our organization is busy planning events for the first SLO Jazz Festival, May 17, 2014, in Mission de Tolosa San Luis Obispo. We're offering annual memberships - where 2013 will automatically be grandfathered into 2014 for the jazz festival. (Hint: they make fun presents!) Also, we'll point out that this is an excellent time if you're of the age to offer a contribution from your 401K - we're fully certified by the IRS and State of California, all of our paperwork is in order to receive donations.

We'll have announcements, concerts, and events to share soon.

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SLO County Live Jazz!

One of our newest supporters asked us this week, "how can we find out everything happening around the County related to jazz and quality music?" Well, the answer isn't easy. Not everyone posts their events to KCBX, and not all events are listed in the New Times. Some organizations only publish a Facebook or website, and even those aren't always updated regularly. So, to help out, we thought we'd give you all a list and see how you like it. This is the best of our knowledge as to what's going on, but this list does not include all the blues bands, R&B bands, and private performances at wineries. It's just too much to keep track of without software. Perhaps in the future, we'll create a program. (An idea for a jazz grant or donation?) But there's some great stuff happening, and some incredibly good bands - including a festival - so here it is, we'd like to advise you of some exciting jazz events happening around the County in the month of October/November.

Last Sundays Jazz Jam - a SLO Jazz Festival event - Scott Andrews, SLO Jazz Festival President, as well as sax man for Burning James and the Funky Flames and leader of Black Market Trio, will host the Last Sundays Jazz Jam -- always held the last Sunday of the month (thus the name) - at the Shell Cafe on Price Street in Pismo Beach. The jam will be starting at 4:00PM and lasts until about 7:00PM this month (new hours for Fall/Winter). Musicians - bring yo' ax! Jazz lovers, you'll experience a mix of jazz. You just never know who might show up to jam, and that's the excitement of it. We'll cover from bossa to latin to afro to jazz funk. Shell Cafe offers a full menu, beer, and wine, and last we heard they do not charge a corkage fee. Come join the fun - SUNDAY, October 27, 2013 - bring a group of friends with you!

Cuesta College:
15th Annual Vocal Jazz Festival Concerts

The Four Freshman
Friday & Saturday, Nov. 1&2, 8:00 pm
SLO Campus, CPAC Main Stage

"Bug" Concert
Friday, Nov. 8, 7:30 pm
SLO Campus, CPAC Experimental Theater

The Cuesta College Jazz Orchestra
Friday, Nov.22, 7:30 pm
SLO Campus, CPAC Main Stage
Learn more at their website: http://www.cuesta.edu/student/forstudents/performingarts/

Cuesta College Jazz and the SLO Jazz Federation also promote a jam happening at Linnea's on Thursdays from either 7 - 9PM or 8 - 10PM. Last we heard, James Gallardo, bassist, was anchoring the rhythm section. The next one is TONIGHT.

BLUES SOCIETY SHOW:
The SLO Blues Society is back this Saturday with an enjoyable performance by local band Back Bay Betty, who will open at 8PM, followed by Candye Kane, this Saturday, October 26, 2013, at the SLO Vets Hall on 801 Grand Avenue in San Luis Obispo. Members $17, General Admission is $20. This show is 21 and over.

Learn more about the SLO Blues Society at: http://www.sloblues.org/
Cal Poly Parent and Family Weekend Ensemble Showcase Concert

Friday, Oct. 25, 2013
8 p.m., Harman Hall, Performing Arts Center

Details here: http://music.calpoly.edu/calendar/special_faculty/

In addition, Cal Poly's jazz will have their WINTER CONCERT in December.
Cal Poly University Jazz Bands' Fall Jazz Concert
Friday, Dec. 6, 2013
8 p.m., Spanos Theatre

Tickets ($12 general, $9 seniors, students and Jazz Federation members)

Voodoo Boogaloo - There's an exciting Halloween event being produced by Burning James and the Funky Flames, called the Voodoo Boogaloo - a Who Dat Halloween Party. Tickets are $22, it's at the Vets Hall with doors at 6PM and concert at 7PM. Costume prizes, fun, and benefiting the Noor Foundation, this concert will feature the band, food from Bon Temps Creole Cafe, and special guest performances, including Joe Pilloud from Big Daddy's Blues Band, Carol Wood, with vocal pyrotechnics rivaling Aretha Franklin, and Jimi Macon, formerly with the Gap Band and James Brown.

Charlie Shoemake, a Central Coast Legend on Vibes and also a prominent jazz educator, maintains the former Jazz at the Hamlet series at D'Anbino Winery. This is one of the few clubs offering jazz on the Central Coast, and we encourage you to attend their shows. You will typically find them every other Sunday, including November 3, with guitarist Frank Potenza and Luther Hughes on bass. On November 17, for a 4PM show only, the showcase will be a tribute to jazz educators, including Ron McCarley, Director of Jazz Studies at Cuesta College, saxophonist, and Paul Rinzler, Director of Jazz Studies at Cal Poly, pianist, along with other colleagues. I wouldn't be surprised to see Darrell Voss, Dylan Johnson on bass, etc., for that show, which ought to be very good. The shows there run $15 or $20 for both. Learn more about that jazz series at http://www.talsanmusic.com/rsvp.html.

NEED MORE CLUBS for LIVE JAZZ!

Speaking of which, if you're friends with night club, art cafe, restaurant, and other venue owners encourage them to have LIVE JAZZ - duos, solo pianists, trios, quartets. We need more venues for our local musicians to play, don't you agree? Help spread the word!

Jubilee by the Sea - Our friends down in Pismo Beach are also hosting a very exciting jazz festival, Pismo Jazz Jubilee by the Sea, which focuses on "traditional" or "dixieland" style jazz. Basin Street Regulars Present Jubilee by the Sea 24-27 October 2013 American Music, Big Band, Swing, and Dixieland Jazz, 20 of California and America’s Finest Bands with Special Guests in 5 Venues In and Around PISMO BEACH, All Event and single day tickets available; E-mail orders to sandysmallwood@charter.net (805)773-3750, (805) 481-7840 or www.pismojazz.com. Jubilee by the Sea. Local favorites include the Basin Street Regulars and Red Skunk Band, along with Cal Poly Jazz Band, Hancock College Jazz Band, and the Cuesta Jazz Orchestra - which I believe is the night band directed by Warren Balfour, which we just heard two weeks ago out at Cuesta and they were SMOKIN' HOT. We recommend this jazz festival highly. What works out great on the schedule is you can attend the Pismo Jubilee and then swing over to Shell Cafe in Pismo at 4PM for our own Jazz Jam on Sunday. The Jubilee runs from Friday through Sunday starting TOMORROW.  Get information about tickets here: http://pismojazz.com/JubileeByTheSea.htm.
Contact: Sandy Smallwood, Phone: 805.773.3750, Email: sandysmallwood@charter.net for more information.

Other happenings around the county include:

SeaVenture: Live Jazz every Wednesday night from 6P - 9PM. Last we saw, they were alternating between Dylan Johnson Quartet and Three Martini Lunch. (If you swing by, put a bug in their ear to update their blog!).

Steynberg Gallery sometimes has jazz, but we didn't see anything jazz on the current schedule. http://www.steynberg-events.com/calendar.html

The Royal Garden Swing Orchestra performs this Friday in Paso Robles on 710 Pine Street from 8 - 10PM. Contact Warren Balfour at 550-1192 (email: warren@rgso.net).

On Saturday, November 2, the Atascadero Community Band performs at the Atascadero Bible Church at noon. All donations for this free event go to support the Atascadero High School Jazz Band. Phone: (805) 239 4644 for details.

While this may not be jazz, we ARE fans of classical music - most jazz musicians are, you know, so don't forget that Festival Mozaic has a Winter Season of all kinds of awesome events happening. Check out their website for details at: http://www.festivalmozaic.com

On Tuesday, November 5, Buddy Guy - a Blues Guitar Legend - will perform at Santa Barbara. Tickets/Info: https://artsandlectures.sa.ucsb.edu/Details.aspx?PerfNum=2767  or (805) 893-3535.

Charlie Hunter and Scott Amendola performing at SLO Brew on Wednesday, December 4. These cats are two of the "young lions" who are at this point fairly dominant on the current jazz charts. This ought to be a mid-week show worth attending, for sure. http://events.sanluisobispo.com/san_luis_obispo_ca/events/show/361021603-charlie-hunter-scott-amendola

For our part, our organization is busy planning events surrounding the first SLO Jazz Festival, May 17, 2014, in Mission de Tolosa San Luis Obispo. We're offering annual memberships - where 2013 will automatically be grandfathered into 2014 for the jazz festival. Also, we'll point out that this is an excellent time if you're of the age to offer a contribution from your 401K - we're fully certified by the IRS and State of California, all of our paperwork is in order to receive donations. Come talk with Scott on Sunday and learn more about what's happening!

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