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			1 The Barry Zweig Trio featuring Katie Thiroux Matt Witek George Shelby Quartet George Shelby Quartet May 1st Wednesday / 8pm / $15 George Shelby: Saxes Russ Miller: Drums Jerry Watts: Bass Rick Krive: Keys George Shelby brings his soulful sound to every project he’s a part of.…	2 George Shelby Quartet Grammy Winner: Bill Cunliffe Trio – CD release “River Edge, New Jersey,” on Azica Records Grammy Winner: Bill Cunliffe Trio – CD release “River Edge, New Jersey,” on Azica Records Thursday, May 2 / 8pm / $15 CD release “River Edge, New Jersey,” on Azica Records Bill Cunliffe, piano Darek Oles, bass Mark Ferber, drums. Jazz pianist, composer and Grammy Award-winning arranger Bill Cunliffe is…	3 Grammy Winner: Bill Cunliffe Trio – CD release “River Edge, New Jersey,” on Azica Records DEANA MARTIN: “DEANA SINGS DINO” HONORING HER FATHER THE “KING OF COOL” DEAN MARTIN WITH John Proulx Conducting DEANA MARTIN: “DEANA SINGS DINO” HONORING HER FATHER THE “KING OF COOL” DEAN MARTIN WITH John Proulx Conducting May 3, 2013 – May 5, 2013 Fri/Sat/Sun May 3, 4, 5 2013 Showtime: 8pm / Tickets: $35 Deana Martin is an internationally acclaimed entertainer, performing to sold-out audiences worldwide. She is an accomplished actor, Top-10 recording artist, and…	4 DEANA MARTIN: “DEANA SINGS DINO” HONORING HER FATHER THE “KING OF COOL” DEAN MARTIN WITH John Proulx Conducting DEANA MARTIN: “DEANA SINGS DINO” HONORING HER FATHER THE “KING OF COOL” DEAN MARTIN WITH John Proulx Conducting DEANA MARTIN: “DEANA SINGS DINO” HONORING HER FATHER THE “KING OF COOL” DEAN MARTIN WITH John Proulx Conducting May 3, 2013 – May 5, 2013 Fri/Sat/Sun May 3, 4, 5 2013 Showtime: 8pm / Tickets: $35 Deana Martin is an internationally acclaimed entertainer, performing to sold-out audiences worldwide. She is an accomplished actor, Top-10 recording artist, and…
5 DEANA MARTIN: “DEANA SINGS DINO” HONORING HER FATHER THE “KING OF COOL” DEAN MARTIN WITH John Proulx Conducting DEANA MARTIN: “DEANA SINGS DINO” HONORING HER FATHER THE “KING OF COOL” DEAN MARTIN WITH John Proulx Conducting DEANA MARTIN: “DEANA SINGS DINO” HONORING HER FATHER THE “KING OF COOL” DEAN MARTIN WITH John Proulx Conducting May 3, 2013 – May 5, 2013 Fri/Sat/Sun May 3, 4, 5 2013 Showtime: 8pm / Tickets: $35 Deana Martin is an internationally acclaimed entertainer, performing to sold-out audiences worldwide. She is an accomplished actor, Top-10 recording artist, and…	6	7 DEANA MARTIN: “DEANA SINGS DINO” HONORING HER FATHER THE “KING OF COOL” DEAN MARTIN WITH John Proulx Conducting Cabaret Awesome presents A Speakeasy featuring Jessalyn Brooks Cabaret Awesome presents A Speakeasy featuring Jessalyn Brooks Cabaret Awesome presents A Speakeasy featuring Jessalyn Brooks Tuesday May 7th / $15 / 8pm (plus dinner or two drink minimum) Doors 7p Show 8p Cabaret Open Mic 9:15p Open Mic-sign up 7pm – 7:45pm! Joey…	8 Cabaret Awesome presents A Speakeasy featuring Jessalyn Brooks Introducing Gabriel Johnson – Trumpet with John Beasley – piano, Aaron Mclendon-drums, Lyman Medieros-bass Introducing Gabriel Johnson – Trumpet with John Beasley – piano, Aaron Mclendon-drums, Lyman Medieros-bass Gabriel Johnson – Trumpet John Beasley – piano Aaron McLendon-drums Lyman Medieros-bass Wednesday, May 8 / 8pm / $15 “Gabriel Johnson’s mature and beautiful sound signals a new standard for the next generation of trumpet players.”…	9 Introducing Gabriel Johnson – Trumpet with John Beasley – piano, Aaron Mclendon-drums, Lyman Medieros-bass Joey Heredia’s Artes De Flamenco Joey Heredia’s Artes De Flamenco Thursday May 9th / 8p / $20 Joey Heredia Drums/Percussion Jose Garcia Guitar/Vocals Pablo Medina Piano Antonio De Jerez Vocals Jose Tanaka Guitar Maria Bermudez Dancer Joey Heredia is a remarkable drummer…	10 Joey Heredia’s Artes De Flamenco The Patrick Williams Big Band A Special 2 day exclusive engagement! 23 Musicians! The Patrick Williams Big Band A Special 2 day exclusive engagement! 23 Musicians! May 10, 2013 – May 11, 2013 PATRICK WILLIAMS BIG BAND - 23 Musicians! Introducing vocalist “James De Frances” Friday & Saturday May 10th & 11th Two Shows Nightly / 8p & 10p $35 general admission Alto Sax – Bob Sheppard Alto Sax…	11 The Patrick Williams Big Band A Special 2 day exclusive engagement! 23 Musicians! The Patrick Williams Big Band A Special 2 day exclusive engagement! 23 Musicians! The Patrick Williams Big Band A Special 2 day exclusive engagement! 23 Musicians! May 10, 2013 – May 11, 2013 PATRICK WILLIAMS BIG BAND - 23 Musicians! Introducing vocalist “James De Frances” Friday & Saturday May 10th & 11th Two Shows Nightly / 8p & 10p $35 general admission Alto Sax – Bob Sheppard Alto Sax…
12 The Patrick Williams Big Band A Special 2 day exclusive engagement! 23 Musicians! Alex Snydman CD Release Concert Alex Snydman CD Release Concert Sunday, May 12th Alex Snydman CD Release Concert Miro Sprague piano Hamilton Price bass Alex Snydman drums 8pm / $15 Alex Snydman, made a surprising yet decisive switch from guitar to drums during his…	13 Alex Snydman CD Release Concert Velvet Serenade: Lisa Keating vocals, Melinda Bateman piano Velvet Serenade: Lisa Keating vocals, Melinda Bateman piano Monday, May 13 / $15 / 7:30pm Velvet Serenade Lisa Keating vocals Melinda Bateman piano Velvet Serenade Melinda and Lisa met and embarked on a journey toward friendship and collaboration in search of a…	14 Velvet Serenade: Lisa Keating vocals, Melinda Bateman piano Cabaret Awesome presents The Rap Pack (not a typo) Cabaret Awesome presents The Rap Pack (not a typo) Cabaret Awesome presents The Rap Pack (not a typo) Tuesday May 14th / $15 / 8pm (plus dinner or two drink minimum) Doors 7p Show 8p Cabaret Open Mic 9:15p Open Mic-sign up 7pm –…	15 Cabaret Awesome presents The Rap Pack (not a typo) Lado B Project Featuring Otmaro Ruiz – piano Larry Koonse – guitar Catina DeLuna – vocal Aaron Serfaty – drums Edwin Livingston – bass Lado B Project Featuring Otmaro Ruiz – piano Larry Koonse – guitar Catina DeLuna – vocal Aaron Serfaty – drums Edwin Livingston – bass May 15th. / $10 / 8pm Lado B Project Featuring: Catina DeLuna – vocals/ piano / perc Aaron Serfaty – drums / perc Otmaro Ruiz – piano / accordion Edwin Livingston – bass Larry Koonse –…	16 Lado B Project Featuring Otmaro Ruiz – piano Larry Koonse – guitar Catina DeLuna – vocal Aaron Serfaty – drums Edwin Livingston – bass Jeffrey Gimble with the Tamir Hendelman Trio Jeffrey Gimble with the Tamir Hendelman Trio Tamir Hendelman piano Alex Frank on bass Dean Koba drums special guest Bob Sheppard sax/flute 8pm / $20 Come be a part of the CD Release party for vocalist Jeffrey Gimble’s debut CD “Beyond Up…	17 Jeffrey Gimble with the Tamir Hendelman Trio Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein, and Bill Stewart Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein, and Bill Stewart LA exclusive engagement! Larry Goldings – Hammond B3 Peter Bernstein – guitar Bill Stewart – drums May 17,18,19 $25 8p & 10p Saturday & Friday Sunday $20 8pm Show Only Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein, and Bill Stewart…	18 Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein, and Bill Stewart Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein, and Bill Stewart Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein, and Bill Stewart LA exclusive engagement! Larry Goldings – Hammond B3 Peter Bernstein – guitar Bill Stewart – drums May 17,18,19 $25 8p & 10p Saturday & Friday Sunday $20 8pm Show Only Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein, and Bill Stewart…
19 Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein, and Bill Stewart Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein, and Bill Stewart Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein, and Bill Stewart LA exclusive engagement! Larry Goldings – Hammond B3 Peter Bernstein – guitar Bill Stewart – drums May 17,18,19 $25 8p & 10p Saturday & Friday Sunday $20 8pm Show Only Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein, and Bill Stewart…	20 Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein, and Bill Stewart Private Event Private Event Private Event	21 Private Event Cabaret Awesome presents The Love Story of Chloe and Harry Hinklea Cabaret Awesome presents The Love Story of Chloe and Harry Hinklea Cabaret Awesome presents The Love Story of Chloe and Harry Hinklea Tuesday May 21st / $15 / 8pm (plus dinner or two drink minimum) Doors 7p Show 8p Cabaret Open Mic 9:15p Open Mic-sign up…	22 Cabaret Awesome presents The Love Story of Chloe and Harry Hinklea GENE PERLA INTERNATIONAL QUARTET GENE PERLA INTERNATIONAL QUARTET Vocalist: Viktorija Gecyte (Paris) Piano: Sean Gough (New York) Bass: Gene Perla (New York) Drums: Jon Arkin (San Francisco) VIKTORIJA GECYTE ~ Viktorija Geeyte hit the stage at the age of…	23 GENE PERLA INTERNATIONAL QUARTET Jason Lee Bruns Jazz Collective Jason Lee Bruns Jazz Collective Thurs., May 23rd. / 8:30pm Show /$20 Jason Lee Bruns Jazz Collective with: Kevin Bachelder – English vocals Angelo Metz – guitar/Portuguese vocals Kim Richmond – saxophone Ron Blake – trumpet Jacques Voyemant…	24 Jason Lee Bruns Jazz Collective Denny Seiwell Trio Denny Seiwell Trio Denny Seiwell Trio Friday May 24 – $20 – 8p & 9:30p Denny Seiwell – Drums and Percussion When the music is great, and the artists at play are the tops in their…	25 Denny Seiwell Trio Alan Pasqua – Darek Oles – Peter Erskine Alan Pasqua – Darek Oles – Peter Erskine Sat. May 25th / 8pm & 10:00p / $20 Alan Pasqua – piano Darek Oles -bass Peter Erskine – drums Alan Pasqua, Chair of Jazz Studies at USC, was born in New Jersey and…
26 Alan Pasqua – Darek Oles – Peter Erskine Singers Collective Singers Collective The Singer’s Collective Sunday May 26th Lunch Show 11:00 a doors 12pm show $10 / Students Half price at door	27 Singers Collective Memorial Day – OAKWOOD JAZZ NIGHT Memorial Day – OAKWOOD JAZZ NIGHT Happy Memorial Day! OAKWOOD JAZZ NIGHT Monday May 27 / $10 Doors & Dinner seating 6:30p Show 8pm The Phäaz Quintet: Jonny Chais Benjamin Guggenheim Becket Cerny Luc Pogue Jonah Feingold	28 Memorial Day – OAKWOOD JAZZ NIGHT Cabaret Awesome presents Circus Bizarre Cabaret Awesome presents Circus Bizarre Cabaret Awesome presents Circus Bizarre Tuesday May 28th / $15 / 8pm (plus dinner or two drink minimum) Doors 7p Show 8p Cabaret Open Mic 9:15p Open Mic-sign up 7pm – 7:45pm! Joey and Lee’s Cabaret…	29 Cabaret Awesome presents Circus Bizarre Amber Ojeda Amber Ojeda May 29th WEDNESDAY / 8:30p Show / $15 Amber Ojeda Bryce Wilson Allakoi Peete Charlie Domingo Amber Ojeda is vintage with a modern flare. Known best for her sultry and subtle vibrato, it’s her ability…	30 Amber Ojeda Joachim Horsley “Combinations” Album Release Concert Joachim Horsley “Combinations” Album Release Concert Joachim Horsley is a composer, songwriter, performer, orchestrator, and conductor. He recently orchestrated and conducted the feature films “The Possession” (Lionsgate – starring Kyra Sedgwick and Jeffrey Dean Morgan), “Rabbit…	31 Joachim Horsley “Combinations” Album Release Concert Afro Cuban Jazz Project Afro Cuban Jazz Project Afro Cuban Jazz Project JOSIEL PEREZ (Maraca) – bandleader/trumpet FERMIN SIFONTES (Grupo AfroCuba) – piano JOEL NUNEZ (Arturo Sandoval) – sax YOSMEL MONTEJO (Maraca) – bass LUIS CONTE (Madonna) – congas/percussion WALFREDO REYES JR (Steve Winwood/Santana) –…