The Whaling City Sound family is saddened by the Jan. 4 passing of Armsted Christian, a talented composer, vocalist, educator and reed player who performed for years in spite of struggling with ill health. He will be greatly missed.
Radio adds 1/18: "Kindred Spirits Live at Chan's" (WCS077)
One of the last of Phil Woods' live recordings, with Prince of Be Bop, Greg Abate, featuring world class, all stars Mark Walker-drums, John Lockwood-bass, & Tim Ray-piano
Gerry Gibbs (his third Thrasher Dream Trio CD IN A ROW to hit #1 on JazzWeek) will be speaking at the Jazz Connect radio panel "Charting Success" on Friday 1/15 in NYC from 10:45-11:45a
1/16: Dave Bass performs solo at 33rd Annual Music Business Seminar 12p, West Sacramento Community Center, 1075 W Capitol Avenue, W Sacramento, CA 95691
1/22: Dave Bass Trio @ Cabana Winery & Bistro featuring Kerry Kashiwagi & Brian Kendrick,
6:30-9:30p, 5610 Elvas Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95819
5.19: Bass & Basse Do Basie, Narrows Center for the Arts - Fall River, MA, narrowscenter.ticketfly.com (YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBGhqtm_qmU) 5.20: ShapeShifter Lab - Brooklyn, NY, Bass & Basse Do Basie -- and Beyond!, shapeshifterlab.com 5.21: Deer Head Inn - Delaware Water Gap, PA, Bass & Basse Do Basie -- and Beyond! Special guests: Bill Goodwin and Steve Gilmore, deerheadinn.com
Whether he is playing solo, trio or quintet, Kenny Barron is recognized the world over as a master of performance and composition. Honored by The National Endowment for the Arts and one of the undisputed masters of the jazz piano, Kenny Barron has an unmatched ability to mesmerize audiences with his elegant playing, sensitive melodies and infectious rhythms. The Los Angeles Times named him “one of the top jazz pianists in the world” and Jazz Weekly calls him “The most lyrical piano player of our time.” Don’t miss this very special engagement with one of the most important and influential mainstream jazz pianists since the bebop era. This performance is co-presented with Whaling City Sound.