Jazz Scene archive for August, 2011

Standing Room Only for In Motion Trio/The Mattson 2

Last Sunday night, Dizzy's hosted a rare double bill featuring two of San Diego's hottest jazz attractions-- In Motion Trio, ...

Jazz on Tap

When San Diego trumpet master Gilbert Castellanos performs Latin jazz, it's usually in the context of his New Latin Jazz ...

Sharon DuBois Supports New Disc with Local TV Debut August 30

San Diego vocalist Sharon DuBois has released her second album, Here I Am, and will debut some songs on local ...

McPherson Quintet Burns Bright at Dizzy's

Last Saturday evening, the name draw of legendary saxophonist Charles McPherson, and the tireless work of Chuck Perrin led to ...

Weekend at Dizzy's with Rob Thorsen and Charles McPherson

Mainstream acoustic jazz played at the highest level will be the focus this weekend at Dizzy's. Friday, a special version ...

Ellen Weller Prepares For Japan Tour

Photo on left: Marcos Fernandes Woodwind multi-instrumentalist Ellen Weller is woodshedding in preparation for an upcoming tour of Japan in ...

Joshua White: Semi-Finalist in Global Piano Competition

The piano returns as the instrument of distinction to the 25th Anniversary Thelonious Monk Jazz Competition, and of 12 semi-finalists ...

Eric Reed Trio Reveals "Something Beautiful"

Photo on left: Joshua White Los Angeles pianist Eric Reed brought his "favorite trio ever" into Dizzy's last night for ...

Weekend Concert Trifecta at Dizzy's

Over a four day period Dizzy's operator Chuck Perrin produced three very strong concerts, each one a must see event. ...

NYC Bassist Returns for Show at Dizzy's

Former San Diego doublebass phenomenon Danny Weller is back in town and will appear at Dizzy's on Monday, August 8, ...

Joshua White / Marshall Hawkins / Charlie Chavez

Sunday, August 7, at 7:00 pm, Joshua White will be appearing alongside Marshall Hawkins on doublebass, with percussionist Charlie Chavez ...

Thorsen Quartet Swings Sponge Bob Squarepants

KSDS Jazz Live brought bassist Rob Thorsen's Quartet into the Saville Theatre last night for a concert and demonstration of ...

Turetzky Brings Chamber Music to Dizzy's

Contrabass virtuoso Bert Turetzky is bringing an all-classical chamber music program to Dizzy's this Friday. August 5 at 8:00 p.m. ...