Showing posts with label vocalists. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vocalists. Show all posts

Thursday, February 27, 2014

WATCH: At The Center ~ John Santos reflect


Bay Area percussionist John Santos reflects on all the musical collaborations, educational opportunities and memorable experiences throughout his long history with SFJAZZ. Santos wraps up his tenure as a 2013-14 Resident Artistic Director this Sunday (3/2) with his newest project Unusual Standards. Four of the Bay Area's greatest vocalists, Faye Carol, Kenny Washington, Kellye Gray and Destani Wolf, join The John Santos Sextet in Miner Auditorium at 4pm for fresh takes on well-known jazz and pop standards, with a Latin jazz twist.

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Wednesday, January 8, 2014

WATCH: Mary Stallings at the Center, Pt. 2


Mary Stallings draws from her own experiences to give advice to young, aspiring musicians. Stallings has a long history with SFJAZZ, receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2011 Gala and performing in the Grand Opening concert at the SFJAZZ Center, nearly one year ago. She returns on January 16th and 17th with NEA Jazz Master Kenny Barron and acclaimed pianist Eric Reed, as SFJAZZ celebrates its first anniversary in its new home!

To recognize the community's support of the Center, SFJAZZ Members enjoy 25% off both Stalling performances, as well as all other shows at the Center throughout January!

To grab a seat for Mary Stallings, visit sfjazz.org. To keep up with videos of artists at the Center, subscribe to the SFJAZZ YouTube Channel.

Friday, November 8, 2013

PHOTO: Paula West in Joe Henderson Lab

Singer Paula West is presently in the middle of a four-night run in Joe Henderson Lab at the SFJAZZ Center. Each night, West sings selections from June Christy's 1955 hit recording Something Cool, freshly arranged by pianist Adam Shulman. Rounding out West's quartet is versatile bassist Aaron Germain and swinging drummer Greg Wyser-Pratte. There are still a few seats left for tonight & Saturday! Below are a few photos of Ms. West in action last night.



Paula West's current residency kicks off two full weeks of Soulful Singers in Joe Henderson Lab. Next week, SFJAZZ Hotplate Series (every second Thursday) features rising singer Tiffany Austin, paying tribute to Hoagy Carmichael. Over the following three evenings, Pamela Rose & Wayne De La Cruz present their Hammond Organ Party (Friday), beloved Bay Area cabaret singer Wesla Whitfield performs with her quartet (Saturday), and outstanding vocalist Jackie Ryan closes out on Sunday with her quintet.

For more photos of Paula West and other artists who've come through the SFJAZZ Center, visit SFJAZZ Flickr. To learn more about upcoming SFJAZZ concerts and events, visit sfjazz.org.