May 2013
JAG - Jazz Association of Greater San Diego

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A N N O N C E M E N T

www.jazz4u.org


Our website now has a new PHOTO GALLERY
with photos and videos.

Check it out

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We Need Volunteers
and new Board Members

Call for volunteers:
Telephone Tree Callers
Help with Events
Publicity
Fund Raising
Internship Opportunities



If you would like to join the Board of Directors
Or
If you are interested in volunteering your time and skill with the JAG team
and your San Diego Jazz community,
Please contact:
John Hall (760) 753-04557


jhall4drum@aol.com

JAZZ EVENTS AROUND SAN DIEGO
 

JAG Jazz Association of Greater San Diego Presents

High Society Jazz Band

NEW TIME SCHEDULE

Saturday May 4, 2013 2:00 -  5:00 PM 

We've had such a great response to our past two dances at the Musician's Union Hall that we're making it a monthly event!

Here's the schedule - so mark your calendars.

Saturday May 4, 2013 - 2:00 -  5:00 PM with Janet, and the Spectrum Singers of Palomar College
Saturday June 1, 2013 - 2:00 - 5:00 PM

Thanks to JAG - The Jazz Association of Greater San Diego, a non-profit organization for promoting live music in the schools and for supporting these events.

Great Dance floor or mighty entertaining music for just listening if that's your preference.

Janet Hammer/Lead Vocals
Larry Okmin Sax/Clarinet/Leader
Rick Evans Trumpet/Vocals
Billy Hawkins Trombone/Vocals
Jay Berman Piano/Vocals
Joe Meza /Bass

John Hall /Drums

Musicians Union Hall

1717 Morena Blvd

San Diego Ca 92110
Refreshments available
$10 donation at the door  - JAG members $8


 

 

Americas Finest City Dixieland Jazz Society


Don’t Miss the AFCDJS Sunday Concerts

May 19 - Heliotrope Ragtime Orchestra

Lafayette Hotel & Suites

Mississippi Room - 2223 El Cajon Blvd.  San Diego

 Bar Service pus Food Available. Wooden Dance Floor.

Members --$10.  Non members Welcome--$15. 

Under 30--$5 

PLEASE SUPPORT LIVE TRADITIONAL JAZZ
ATTEND OUR MONTHLY CONCERT/DANCE

VISIT OUR WEBSITE
http://www.sdjazzfest.org

New AFCDJS Website.

March 14--Monthly workshop with Jay Rice

JAG events

 Upcoming AFCDJS concerts

 April 21--Revelation Jazz Band

May 19--Heliotrope Ragtime Orchestra

June 16 - Nanette and her Hotsy Totsy Boys

July 21 - Titanic Jazz Band



 


J2

Janet Hammer & Jay Berman


Presents

The Life and Music of
The Great American Songbook Composers


Who we are

Janet and Jay are popular and well known entertainers who have been performing shows featuring Great American Songbook composers in the San Diego Area for the past 7 years.
Their on stage sense of fun and musical skills have made them an in demand duo for clubs, parties, private and corporate events.

What we offer

J2 shows feature songs and stories about the featured composer and can include a presentation of interesting and educational slides and video clips along with the live performance.
We feature Janet's extraordinary lead vocals along with Jay's vocal backup and lush keyboard accompaniment.

Our Life and Music of George Gershwin Show

for example would have a Sample Song List including:

*They all laughed,
*Somebody Loves Me,
*S'Wonderful,
*But Not For Me,
*I Got Rhythm,
*The Man I Love,
*A Foggy Day,
*Embraceable You,
*Let's Call the Whole Thing Off,
*Summertime,
*Our Love is Here To Stay,
*It Ain't Necessarily So,
*Someone to Watch Over Me,
*They Can't Take That Away From Me,


For information or booking contact:
Janet at (619) 583-6391
or
janethammer@cox.net

 

 

Janet Hammer

Hi Friends, 

Full House
with Bruce Cameron Mark Augustin
and Ted Williams
Beginning of May

The Cosmopolitan
2660 Calhoun St. San Diego, Ca.  92110
Friday May 3, 2013
7:30 to 10:00 pm
$5.00 Cover

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Rancho Bernardo Inn
on the beautiful Veranda Terrace

17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr.
San Diego, CA 92128

Saturday May 4th
7: 00  - 9:00 pm

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The Spectrum Singers
under the direction of Janet Hammer
&

High Society
at
the Musicians Union Hall
1717 Morena Blvd
San Diego, Cal 92110

May 4th - 2:00 - 5:00 pm
$10 at the door
JAG members $8.00

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Taste of Italy
4653 Carmel Mountain Rd
San Diego, Ca. 92130

Thursday May 9th and June 6th
6:30 - 9:00 pm

No Cover
Reservation recommended
We'll be playing in the Patio Room
(858) 259-2300

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The Soul Notes & guest singers 

Every Sunday at the Unity Center
With Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell

 8999 Activity Road
San Diego, Ca.

Every Sunday Morning
Services - 9:00 & 11:00 am

Thanks for keeping live music alive!!

www.janethammer.com

 

 

The Richard James Trio

Hi folks.

Richard will be on Solo Keyboard at Albies
to take David T. Smiths place will David attends his Mothers Funeral
David will be back next week.

Friday May 3rd. from 7:00 to Midnight
Saturday starting at 9:00 Pm to midnight.

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Saturday, May 4, 2013
La Valencia accompanying vocalist Jonathon Larrant
from 5 to 8 Pm
and then finishing up the night at Albies for 9 to midnight.

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Thursday May 30, 2013
U. S. Grant from 8:00 to 11:00 Pm

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I will be playing solo Piano at the Westgate Hotel on Mother's Day
May 12, 2013 from 10am to 3pm

www.richardjames.com

 Eddie V's
1270 Prospect St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
Variety Jazz, Blues, Pop

6:00 - 10:00 Pm
May 2, 9, 16th and 23rd


No Cover

 

Tommy Gannon

 

EVERY TUESDAY 7-11 PM 

At The INN AT THE PARK

(5th & Spruce in Hillcrest)

TOMMY GANNON &

ROMAN PALACIOS. 

See You There!!!

 

 

 

David T Smith

 

David will not be performing this week due to Family matters

He will return next Tuesday
May 7th

Albies Beef Inn - Piano Bar 

 

Wednesday through Saturday

Hear the great piano styling of

    

 


at the piano bar

Wednesday through Saturday

from 7:00 to 11:00 pm Wednesday and Thursday
and from 7:00 to Midnight Friday and Saturday

 

  
David T. Smith is a great keyboardist, singer and entertainer


Come and hear some great vocalists and instrumentalists join David for some great music, good food, full bar.

 

You never know who will show up.

 

David has a following of vocalists as far as Broadway in New York who drop in from time to time. Local well known vocalists including: 

 

 

Jesse Davis  
Cat Jefferson  
Ramona DeRyan  
Devon  
Mia Jones  
Willie "Jack" Baker  
Ron "Wolfman" Jack
and others including  
instrumentalists such as

Dave Long on trumpet and cornet on Wednesday night
 

 

Elliot Lawrence 

 

 

 

Albies Beef Inn - Piano Bar 

 

Hear Elliot Lawrence on Guitar

 

Every Tuesday
 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

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Prado Restaurant
Balboa Park

 

Wednesdays
7:30 - 10:00 PM

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Sheraton Hotel La Jolla

The Shooters Lounge

3299 Holiday Court

La Jolla, CA

 

Every Friday
7:00 - 11:00 Pm

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Croce's Jazz Bar
805 5th Ave.

San Diego Gas lamp Quarter

 

Every other Sunday
2nd and 4th Sunday
11:30 - 2:00 Pm

 

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Vintana
Restaurant and Bar

1205 Auto Parkway
Escondido, CA  92029

 

Every Saturday
from 6:00 - 9:00 Pm

 

Check out Elliot's website

 www.myspace.com/elliottlawrence

 

 

Sue Palmer



Sue Palmer Live  Coming Up In May 2013

Saturday, May 11  [ 2:20pm ]

Gator By the Bay Festival, featuring Sue Palmer & Her Motel Swing Orchestra

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Sunday, May 12  [ 1:30pm ]

Grape Day Park Celebration, Sue Palmer & Her Motel Swing Orchestra
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Wednesday, May 22  [ 7:30pm - 11:30pm ]

Croce's Restaurant & Jazz Bar (5th & F), the Sue Palmer Quintet, in beautiful downtown San Diego - great dining and valet parking across the street.

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The Sue Palmer Trio featuring Deejha Marie on vocals, 9-11pm, at the Star of the Seas Event Center (1360 N. Harbor Dr, right next to Anthony's with a view overlooking beautiful San Diego Bay, Point Loma, and the Russian submarine)

Friday, May 31st - The Sue Palmer Quintet at
Croce's Restaurant & Jazz Bar (5th & F downtown
), 7:30pm-11:30pm, great dining and valet parking across the street

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Mammoth Jazz Jubilee, July 10-13, 2013
 San Diego Thanksgiving Jazz Festival, November, 2013.


 

 



Lisa Hightower 


 

Hello to all my friends and music lovers!

Sorry I haven't been in touch for awhile. As of late, most of my gigs have been private affairs . I hope this finds you all doing well and enjoying the coming of spring!

I have a couple of gigs coming up in the next month or two and thought I would send out a blast now and then a little closer to the actual dates.

First up is

Saturday May 11th at Hoffers Cigar Bar in La Mesa From 7:30-10:00 This will be with the same folks as the Cosmo gig. Outdoor patio is small but the folks there really dig the music so come on out to La Mesa!

That's it for now. I wish you all the best and hope to see you out in the music scene soon!


Love Lisa


 

 Jesse Davis

 

Humphrey's Backstage Lounge

From Nat King Cole to Lou Rawls, Jesse plays all of your favorite standards!

Smooth Jazz Brunch

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The Marine Room
Spindrift Dr.

La Jolla, CA

 

Check out Jessie's Website for Times and Dates

www.jessedavissings.com

 

 

The Dixie Express Jazz Band

 


Fuddruckers

in Grossmont Center, La Mesa, Ca.

 Every Wednesday evening
from 6:00 to 8:00 pm

Come and hear some great Dixieland Jazz!
and
GREAT HAMBURGERS TOO!

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Also:

Every Tuesday from 5:30 to 8:00 PM

Lawrence Welk Resort

8860 Lawrence Welk Dr.
Escondido, CA 92026

 

 

South Bay Jazz Ramblers

Fuddruckers

in Grossmont Center, La Mesa, Ca.

 The First Monday of the month\

Wally Winters-cornet, Bob McKewen-reeds; Dave Chamberlin-trombone,
Tom Bishop-bass, Jim Goodwin-banjo/guitar,
 Mike Whitehead-keyboard, and Fred Allee-drums

 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Come and hear s

Some great Dixieland Jazz!
and
GREAT HAMBURGERS TOO!

 

Sandy DeVito Trio

 


RB Courtyard by Marriot, Fridays 6:30 to 9:30, no cover charge or minimum. For several months while the Café is undergoing remodeling the performances will be in the Coral Room conference room that is entered from the hallway up the several steps from the left side of lobby near the hotel entrance. Beverage and food service will be available.
 

  
La Tapatia in Escondido, 340 W. Grand Ave.
Sandy Devito Trio - Sundays, . Sit in musicians
are welcome