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Check Schedule for Next ShowJazz direct to you from the Monterey Peninsula, Join our host, Leroy Downs, the “Jazz Cat”, as he brings you the best in up incoming and established jazz acts from across the country. Filmed in HD before a live studio audience. Broadcast LIVE at Livenetworks.tv |
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Jazz on Wave Street
Tuesday April 27th – Erik Telford Collective
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Erik Telford returns to Monterey to perform selections from his critically-acclaimed debut album, Kinetic. Telford grew up in Pacific Grove and now resides in Austin, TX. This will be his first performance in California in over a decade and promises to be a fantastic night of original jazz.
Erik Telford – Trumpet |
Sunday April 18th, Greg Abate CD RELEASE PARTY 4:30 to 6:30pm, $20 at the door includes autographed CD
Join Greg Abate and special musical guests for a sweet taste of Jazz in the warm confines of Wave Street Studios.
If your a jazz fan this is one local recording your going to want to have. See you here
Greg Abate – Live in Monterery – $15
Sunday, May 24th: Valerie Mih Trio
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Gracefully melding jazz improvisation, classical nuance and ambient space, Valerie Mih creates captivating musical soundscapes. She brings her jazz trio to the stage at Wave Street Studios for a one-night only performance of her mesmerizing original compositions.Her latest CD, “Meridians,” has been reviewed as one of the standout recordings of 2008. Don’t miss this opportunity to see this magical music performed live!
Valerie Mih – Piano |
Saturday, March 21st: Along Came Betty 8:00PM
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“This is one of the best jazz groups to ever come out of Monterey, and listening to them can be addictive.” - Mac McDonald, The Monterey Herald Biff Smith, piano |
Sunday, March 22 – Patt Casion & I.O.C – Jazz “Come Sunday”
| Wave Street Studios Presents Patt Casion & I.O.C Jazz “Come Sunday” | |
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This show will express Jazz in the classic sense; Jazz in the afro-cubano sense; Jazz in the Gospel sense, Jazz in the play it like you feel it sense keeps each show fresh, as Patt’s charismatic presence is carried on each note. You just have to be there to experience it for yourself.Special guest Richard “Snoopy” Hall on keyboard and vocals, John Wineglass plays violin and keyboard, Darin Thomas on drums and percussion, Tammi Brown on vocals plus a few surprise guest. This will be a beautiful night of exciting music not to be missed.
Richard “Snoppy” Hall – keys and vocals |
Sunday, February 22nd: Matt Otto Quartet Featuring Storm Nilson
| Wave Street Studios Presents Matt Otto Quartet Featuring Storm Nilson | |
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Enjoy an evening of jazz with L.A. based musicians, Matt Otto and his quartet featuring blues prodigy, Storm Nilson.This Quartet focuses on original material written by each of its members.The purpose of the group is to allow each player an outlet for self expression through composition and improvised performance in a supportive and comfortable musical environment.Storm Nilson has studied with jazz legends Charlie Haden and Larry Koonse at California Institute of the Arts in Los Angeles, graduating in December 2004. His musical inspiration is nurtured through his opportunities to play with some of the greats such as Charlie Haden, Steve Cardenas and Wynton Marsalis.
Matt Otto – Saxaphone |
Sunday, October 26th: Bill Minor and Friends
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Variety Show CD release party!
An upbeat, entertaining evening of fully accessible poetry and original music. This event will feature some of the peninsula’s top talent, from the voice of popular actor Taelen Thomas to unique jazz improvisation by bassist Heath Proskin and flutist Richard Mayer to vocal and original music performed by pianist, composer, author, jazz journalist Bill Minor. Bill Minor – Piano |
September 6th: Gail Dobson Jazz Septet
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Wave Street Studios will be hosting The Gail Dobson Septet, a regular performer at the Monterey Jazz Festival, for a live perfomance/recording/broadcast of three generations of jazz.Gail Dobson exemplifies the spontaneous spirit of jazz: the deep joy of making music in the moment, surrounded both in the band and in the audience by family and friends. One of the San Francisco Bay Area’s leading performers and educators for the past decade, she’s also known for her musical family, which includes vocalist/daughter Sasha Dobson, pianist/husband Smith Dobson, and percussionist/son Smith Dobson, Jr. Please visit her website gaildobson.com
Gail Dobson-vocals |
August 16th: The Jason Goldman Quartet
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Jason Goldman has gained prominence as a saxophonist, composer and arranger in the fields of jazz and popular music. He has performed numerous times with legendary jazz icons including Herbie Hancock, Terence Blanchard, Christian McBride, and Wayne Shorter. Jason Goldman – Alto Sax
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