February 22, 2012 by Eric
Jazz in the bookshop on Friday…
and every Friday
always 5:30 to 8:00 pm
never a cover charge, but we always implore you to contribute what you can to help us pay the musicians, who deserve far more than they ever receive. They give us so much; this is our chance to give them a little something back!
The Chuck Peterson Quintet with vocalist Dorothy Lefkovits!
Friday, Feb. 24, series founder Chuck Peterson (sax) brings in a fine quintet of long-time associates — Howard Dudune (reeds), Glen Deardorff (guitar), Dean Reilly (bass) and Tony Johnson (drums) for two sets of classic west coast bebop… A beautifully sympatico unit that swings with grace, fire and humor… As for Dorothy, she’s a gem. You’ll dig it.
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November 15, 2011 by Eric
Friday, November 25th, 5:30-8:00 pm
The Chuck Peterson Quintet
jazz in the bookshop
a neighborhood tradition since 2002
Also known as the 230 Jones Street, Local 6 Literary Jazz Band, this group comprises jazz in the bookshop founder Chuck Peterson (tenor sax) and four of his long-time associates: Howard Dudune (reeds), Glen Deardorff (guitar), Dean Reilly (bass) and Tony Johnson (drums).
A quintet date that showcases the music we love best– straight ahead, bebop-based, west coast fashioned jazz.
It’s a lively time in the neighborhood every Friday evening — in the venue that many a jazz player has declared the best place to play in town. That tribute is in no small way due to the audience that comes to enjoy the music and the convivial vibe. Come enjoy the music and the company.
All ages are welcome, and there’s no cover charge — but if you can spare the dough, a sawbuck for the band is much appreciated.
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November 10, 2011 by Eric
Friday, November 11th, 5:30 to 8:00 pm
The Jimmy Ryan Quintet
jazz in the bookshop
a neighborhood party every Friday evening
Drummer Jimmy Ryan has been part of the Friday evening jazz tradition since its beginning in late 2002. Jimmy learned the trade in L.A. in the ’50s as well, and hit the San Francisco scene in 1960 — and never looked back. Jimmy has played with legendary musicians like Putter Smith, Vince Wallace, Kent Glenn and Bishop Norman Willliams, putting in significant time at legendary San Francisco clubs like Jimbo’s Bop City and the Gathering Cafe.
For his monthly Bird & Beckett dates, trumpeter Henry Hung and trombonist Danny Grewen, two active young players on the local scene, give a rich, fiery and romantic tone to the front line, while guitarist Scott Foster, a Bird & Beckett favorite since the beginning, handles the chordal duties and spins out beautiful lines with aplomb, and two very fine & different bassists Bishu Chatterjee and Charles Thomas alternate month-to-month.
Tonight, alto sax player Joe Cohen sits in for Danny Grewen, and its Charles Thomas’s turn on bass.
Top-drawer bop guaranteed, and always a wonderful neighborhood crowd. Bring a ten-spot for the band, if you can spare it!
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