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Calendar August 22 – October 3, 2010
- All performances are on Sundays from 4:30 to 7:15 with intermission
- Members can make priority reservations by emailing info@bachddsoc.org or call 650 726-2020
- Non-members can make online reservations at Brown Paper Tickets (see link after performer description below.)
- Tickets at the door 3 pm. Notification of sold-out performances will be sent by email. To sign up: www.bachddsoc.org/email_list.html
- $5 discount for those under 25; children free if they do not occupy a seat
- Catered food and beverages available through intermission.
Limited seating for picnics outside only
- For more information about specific performers call 650 726-4143
- For reservation information go to Tickets page or send email
August 22, 2010
Mel Martin All-Star Big Band with vocalist Jamie Davis
http://www.melmartin.com
http://www.youtube.com/user/melmartin
http://www.jamiedavis.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n47zCSXDgpo
Mel Martin on sax, flute & clarinet, Dayna Stephens and Rob Roth on tenors, Andrew Speight and Pete Yellin on altos and Howard Cespedes on baritone saxophones & flute, Mike Olmos, John Worley, Lou Fasman and Erik Jekabson trumpets, Rick Walsh, Al Bent, Joel Behrman and Chuck Bennett on trombones and pianist Art Khu, bassist Robb Fisher, and drummer Jeff Marrs Special guest star: Jamie Davis
Mel Martin made a commitment to forming a swinging, “in-your-face”, volatile big band in the early 90’s. The current repertoire of the his All-Star Big Band consists of new arrangements of many standards in addition to music by Count Basie, Benny Carter, Jimmy Heath, Joe Henderson, Gerry Mulligan plus new arrangements of Mel’s original compositions. Jamie Davis holds a position amongst the pantheon of great male vocalists with a full deep baritone voice that has been paired with some of the world’s most famous talent. He performed with the BBC’s 64 piece Orchestra and was lead vocalist with The Count Basie Orchestra for three years. “Having all that sound behind you is just amazing. You’ve got to ride that current.”
$35 http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/112031
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September 5, 2010
Roger Glenn Six-Piece Latin Jazz
http://www.myspace.com/rogerglenn
Roger Glenn on sax, flute & vibes, with piano, bass, drums, congas, guitar to be announced.
Recognized as one of the master flute and vibraphone players of the world, Roger Glenn has expanded his talents by playing the sax, clairnet, and oboe, and he continues to compose and perform songs that keep people feeling good and wanting to hear more. In addition to being a solo artist with his own group, he has also performed with such giants of Jazz and Latin music as Dizzy Gillespie, Mongo Santamaria, Herbie Mann, Cal Tjader and Rosemary Clooney, to name just a few.
$35 http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/112032
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September 12, 2010
Zephyr Festival Classical Quartet
www.zephyrmusicfest.org/faculty.html
Jennifer Culp – piano, Bettina Mussumeli – violin,
Jodi Levitz – viola, Mack McCray – piano, performing
Schuman’s compositions for piano quartet, the first romantic
composer to pair the piano with the string quartet.

Mack McCray, piano: internationally acclaimed founder of Zephyr Festival in Courmayeur, Italy, he is also Chairman of the Piano Department of the SF Conservatory of Music.
Jennifer Culp, cello: former member of the Grammy-winning Kronos Quartet, her credits include cellist with the Philadelphia String Quartet and SF Opera Orchestra, among many others. Currently a member of the Feinsmith Quartet.
Bettina Mussumeli, violin: former co-concertmaster and violin soloist "I Solisti Venetia" of Italy, Bettina is currently the first violinist of the Ives Quartet and Professor of Violin at the SF Conservatory of Music.
Jodi Levitz, viola: was the Principal Viola and Soloist with “I Solisti Veneti”, and performed and recorded with them for 12 years. She is currently the violist of the San Francisco String Trio and Professor of Viola and Chamber Music at the SF Conservatory of Music.
$35 http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/113110
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September 26, 2010
David Liebman Group
http://www.daveliebman.com/DavidLiebmanGroup.php http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2u29V6ELu9Q
Vic Juris: Acoustic and Electric Guitar,
Tony Marino: Acoustic Bass,
Marko Marcinko - Drums
Considered a renaissance man in contemporary music with a career stretching over forty years, Liebman is “among the most important saxophonists in contemporary music . . . a leader and artist of integrity and independent direction. (Leonard Feather – Downbeat). He has played with many of the masters; authored books, recorded as a leader in styles ranging from classical to rock to free jazz; founded the Int’l. Ass’n. of Schools of Jazz; is a multiple Grammy nominee; an inductee into the International Association of Jazz Educator's Hall of Fame; the recipient of an Honorary Doctorate from the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, Finland, as well as the Order of Arts and Letters from the French government, and has to his credit over 100 recordings as a leader/co-leader. This is a tight working group. A necessary component of his artistic life, David Liebman has continued to pursue his goal of employing a steady working group with a distinct body of music.
$35 http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/112049
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October 3, 2010
Semi-Final Round, 35th Annual SF Comedy Competition
Ten comics will do 10-12 minute sets in this round of the competition. Five finalists will be chosen by celebrity judges from the press and media. This competition started the careers of such notables as Robin Williams, Dana Carvey, Ellen DeGeneres, to name but a few. Don’t miss this chance to see the comedy stars of tomorrow vying for prize money and glory as they pull out all the stops to secure their futures in television and film. This show may contain adult material.
$35 http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/112056
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| Past Performances 2010 |
| Jan 10, 2010 |
Mike Vax Jazz Orchestra http://www.bigbandjazz.net http://www.mikevax.net/mvjo.html http://www.bigbandjazz.net |
| Jan 17, 2010 |
Terrence Brewer Quartet Plays the Music of Wes Montgomery
www.terrencebrewer.com www.myspace.com/terrencebrewer www.waynedelacruz.com www.micahmcclain.com |
| Jan 31, 2010 |
Ignacio Berroa Quartet www.myspace.com/ignacioberroa www.ignacioberroa.com/ |
| Feb 14, 2010 |
The Terry Disley LOVE Experience! www.myspace.com/terrydisley
www.terrydisley.com |
| Feb 21, 2010 |
Michael Longo Trio
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_longo www.jimzimmermanmusic.com/bio.php |
| Feb 28, 2010 |
Forman, Philpot & Covington Trio
www.mitchelforman.com/
www.Myspace.com/rufusbass
www.myspace.com/kirkcovington |
| March 7, 2010 |
The Kidd Jordan Quartet
www.myspace.com/kiddjordan
www.eddiegale.com |
| March 14, 2010 |
Matt Slocum Trio
www.mattslocumjazz.com
www.joshnelsonmusic.com
www.massimobiolcati.com |
| March 21, 2010 |
John Santos Sextet www.johnsantos.com |
| March 28, 2010 |
Tierney Sutton Band www.Tierneysutton.com |
| April 11, 2010 |
Terence Blanchard Quintet www.terenceblanchard.com/ |
| April 18, 2010 |
Viviana Guzman Trio www.viviana.org www.emanuelesegre.it/ www.grishaguitar.com/ |
| April 25, 2010 |
Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers www.lavaysmith.com |
May 2, 2010
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Billy Childs Jazz Chamber Ensemble www.billychilds.com |
| May 9, 2010 |
Michael O’Neill Quintet with Sandra Aran and Michael Wolff www.mosax.com www.sandraaran.com
www.michaelwolff.com |
| May 30, 2010 |
The Fred Ross Project www.fredross.com |
| June 13, 2010 |
Drummer Wally Schnalle’s 4tet www.itrhymes.com
www.myspace.com/wallyschnalle |
| June 20, 2010 |
Legendary vocalist, Frank Jackson with the Larry Vuckovich Band www.allaboutjazz.com/php/musician.php?id=1236
www.larryvuckovich.com/ |
| June 27, 2010 |
Brothers of the Baladi
www.baladi.com/ |
| July 25, 2010 |
Kendra Shank with Geoffrey Keezer Trio www.kendrashank.com
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| August 1, 2010 |
Julian Lage http://www.julianlage.com/ |
| August 8, 2010 |
Ken Berman Piano Trio http://www.kenbermanmusic.com |
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