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Performance Calendar
Concert Series – 2nd Friday of each month 7:00–9:15pm
- January 8, 2010 – The Gilbert Castellanos New Latin Quartet
Led by local jazz trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos, this group of performers combines
bebop with melodic references influenced by Mexican folklórico to create a unique
jazz hybrid.
- February 12, 2010 – Peter Sprague
Showcasing over twenty years of jazz experience, Sprague offers a style rooted in
Southern California's musical heritage that is appealing to both the casual
and the sophisticated listener.
- March 12, 2010 – Danny Green
Popular among a lineup of young Southern California jazz artists, Green stays on
the pulse of traditional jazz piano while stepping boldly into the future with the
use of cultural sounds and world music rhythms.
- April 9, 2010 – David Patrone
Patrone’s ensembles are reminiscent of an era’s swanky style, nostalgic but offering
something new. This musician adds a modern panache to the musical compositions that
brought America through the '30s, '40s, '50s and '60s.
- May 14, 2010 – Alex Amezcua
Amezcua delivers soaring, romantic ballads, fusing the passion of Latin music with
the stylish billboard hits of his time. A third-generation singer/songwriter from
Mexico City, he has performed with many well-known Mexican musicians including the
legendary Mariachi Vargas.
- June 11, 2010 – Joe Marillo
Affectionately known as San Diego County’s “Godfather of Jazz,” Marillo has
played alongside jazz legends such as Dizzy Gillespie, Freddy Hubbard and Sonny
Rollins. Joe has the unique ability to ease between mainstream, bebop, ballads
and funky blues on a variety of instruments.
The Lounge - 4th Friday of each month 7:00pm – 9:15pm
- January 22, 2010 – Dave Beldock and Peggy Watson
Award-winning songwriters Beldock and Watson are two of San Diego’s most established
singer-songwriters. The duo is known for their rich, emotion-filled voices, great
harmonies, guitar work and humorous stage presence.
- February 26, 2010 – Ruby Two
Ruby Presnell’s experience includes commercials and films in addition to live
musical performances and studio work. Her performances are a reflection of this
combined theatrical ability and satin smooth delivery of blues and jazz.
- March 26, 2010 – Lisa Campbell
Blending folk/rock guitar, a wide vocal range and true-to-life lyrics, Campbell’s
talents call to mind the popular styles of Jewel, Joni Mitchell and Patti Griffin.
- April 23, 2010 – Jimmy Patton
Patton is renowned for his ability to play both melody and accompaniment on two
separate guitars simultaneously. During this session he will perform his own
arrangements of popular and jazz tunes, as well as original compositions.
- May 28, 2010 – Kamau Kenyatta Jazz Trio
This trio delivers original music, jazz standards and Latin American boleros with
a provocative jazz twist. Kenyatta has toured over 20 countries and worked with
jazz greats such as Hubert Laws and Patti Austin.
- June 25, 2010 – BZ Gerber’s Pacific Jazz
Easily gliding through a variety of styles of music from early jazz to contemporary,
BZ and his versatile group of musicians have performed with some of the top groups
in Southern California.
Center Stage - Quarterly Performances 11:00am–1:15pm
- March 16, 2010 – Ripples on the Water by Eveoke Dance Theatre
Eveoke is best known for their beautiful and profound theatrical commentary on modern
culture. This performance celebrates Women’s History Month by exploring borders
and boundaries through the lives and conventional dance forms of women from around
the world.
- May 5, 2010 – Cinco de Mayo Celebration by Ballet Folklórico Toltecatl
Dancers celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a performance of traditional dances performed
in authentic and colorful costumes, representing several regions of Mexico.
- July 1, 2010 – Independence Day Celebration by the J Company Youth Theatre
A unique American musical review will be presented by the J Company Youth Theatre
in celebration of Independence Day. J Company is recognized as one of San Diego’s
leading youth theatre programs in San Diego.
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