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Women In Jazz at the Museum of Making Music, March 31

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"It's never been easy being a woman in jazz--it's a boys club and always will be, but because there are so many great female artists out there now, it is getting easier," says San Diego flute icon Lori Bell.

On Saturday, March 31, The Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad will be celebrating the important contributions to the art form made by women with a concert featuring six of the area's finest players.

In addition to Bell, the band will include vocalist Allison Adams Tucker, pianist Jaeryoung Lee, contrabassist Evona Wascinski, drummer Laurel Grinnell and percussionist Monette Marino-Keita.

Throughout the history of jazz music, women were always involved, from Lil Harden to Melba Liston. They may have been marginalized in the media, or even by their male counterparts, but the creative force of women has never been stronger.

"Some of my favorites are Renee Rosnes, Geri Allen, Esperanza Spalding, Terri Lynne-Carrington, Ingrid Jensen, and Anat Cohen to name a few," said Bell.

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Bell has been on the San Diego scene as long as I've been following the music. I first heard her on a Peter Sprague Dance of the Universe release titled, A Space Between Two Thoughts back in the 80s. She's got a beautiful tone and can tear it up in almost any style.

Tucker first came to my attention through Sprague as well. She turns in a bravura performance on his all-vocals album Calling Me Home. She's been singing since her childhood, and is able to sing in five or six languages comfortably.

"Monette Marino is a fabulous percussionist, and band-leader, heading up her own 10 piece group--and, she has a great new CD out," says Bell, adding "I've done a few concerts with Jaeryoung Lee--she's a fantastic musician and very creative player."

Wascinski is fast becoming one the area's top bassists. She plays both upright and electric, has rock-solid time and a beautiful sound on the acoustic. She and Tucker will be touring Europe later this month.

Drummer Laurel Grinnell has been performing professionally since 1996.She is well versed in jazz, Afro-Cuban, rock, funk and reggae, and has worked with Tucker, Nathan Hubbard and her brother, bassist Justin Grinnell, among many others.

The Museum of Making Music is a fascinating place. It's definitely worth arriving early (the concert begins at 7 pm), to check out all of the wonderful instruments that are on display.

Tickets are $20 general admission, $15 for members. The Museum of Making music is located at 5790 Armada Dr. in Carlsbad.

Photo of Lori Bell by Michael Oletta

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"It's never been easy being a woman in jazz--it's a boys club and always will be, but because there are so many great female artists out there now, it is getting easier," says San Diego flute icon Lori Bell.

On Saturday, March 31, The Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad will be celebrating the important contributions to the art form made by women with a concert featuring six of the area's finest players.

In addition to Bell, the band will include vocalist Allison Adams Tucker, pianist Jaeryoung Lee, contrabassist Evona Wascinski, drummer Laurel Grinnell and percussionist Monette Marino-Keita.

Throughout the history of jazz music, women were always involved, from Lil Harden to Melba Liston. They may have been marginalized in the media, or even by their male counterparts, but the creative force of women has never been stronger.

"Some of my favorites are Renee Rosnes, Geri Allen, Esperanza Spalding, Terri Lynne-Carrington, Ingrid Jensen, and Anat Cohen to name a few," said Bell.

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Bell has been on the San Diego scene as long as I've been following the music. I first heard her on a Peter Sprague Dance of the Universe release titled, A Space Between Two Thoughts back in the 80s. She's got a beautiful tone and can tear it up in almost any style.

Tucker first came to my attention through Sprague as well. She turns in a bravura performance on his all-vocals album Calling Me Home. She's been singing since her childhood, and is able to sing in five or six languages comfortably.

"Monette Marino is a fabulous percussionist, and band-leader, heading up her own 10 piece group--and, she has a great new CD out," says Bell, adding "I've done a few concerts with Jaeryoung Lee--she's a fantastic musician and very creative player."

Wascinski is fast becoming one the area's top bassists. She plays both upright and electric, has rock-solid time and a beautiful sound on the acoustic. She and Tucker will be touring Europe later this month.

Drummer Laurel Grinnell has been performing professionally since 1996.She is well versed in jazz, Afro-Cuban, rock, funk and reggae, and has worked with Tucker, Nathan Hubbard and her brother, bassist Justin Grinnell, among many others.

The Museum of Making Music is a fascinating place. It's definitely worth arriving early (the concert begins at 7 pm), to check out all of the wonderful instruments that are on display.

Tickets are $20 general admission, $15 for members. The Museum of Making music is located at 5790 Armada Dr. in Carlsbad.

Photo of Lori Bell by Michael Oletta

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