Great jazz in LA this week

IN-HOUSE MUSIC PRESENTS
"A WEEK AT A GLANCE"
JAZZ CALENDAR MARCH 16 - 22, 2009
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THURSDAYS
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The Crowne Plaza LAX Hotel
BRASSERIE JAZZ LOUNGE
5985 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045 310-642-7500,
www.CrownePlaza.com
No Cover; $15.00 Minimum Food or Drink; Validated Parking; Los Angeles Jazz Society Card Members Receive 15% off Food & Non Alcoholic Beverages

THURSDAY, MARCH 19
INGRID POWELL With The THOM ROTELLA TRIO
Ingrid Powell (Voc), Thom Rotella (G), John Belzaguy (B), Tim Pleasant (D)
Jazz vocalist/composer Ingrid Powell is taking Los Angeles by storm with her 4.5 octave range. Her debut CD "Wild Is Love" to be released in 2009, demonstrates her vocal dexterity and musicality. The CD, produced with an impressive core of professional icons, such as multi-Grammy award-winner producer/recording engineer, Elliot Scheiner, Grammy nominated guitar virtuoso Jorge Strunz, of famed duo Strunz & Farah which recorded cult albums for Milestone in the 80s, as well as drummer, Vinnie Colaiuta, bassist Carlitos del Puerto, pianist/arranger Tamir Hendelman & drummer Jimmy Branley. On guitar is jazz notable, writing partner Thom Rotella (Herbie Hancock, Stanley Turrentine).
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FRIDAYS 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
The Radisson Los Angeles Westside
"THE CULVER CLUB" for JAZZ6161
W. Centinela Ave., Culver City, CA 90230310-649-1776,
www.Radisson.com/CulverCityCA
No Cover (Unless otherwise stated) – Validated Parking – $15.00 Food & Beverage Minimum

FRIDAY, MARCH 20
BILLY MITCHELL With Special Guest Saxophonist,TONY WHITE
Billy Mitchell (P), Tony White (S), Yu Ooka (G), Nori Iji (B), Quentin Dennard (D)
Popular pianist and producer Billy Mitchell loves playing both straight-ahead bebop and contemporary jazz. As a producer, Billy is receiving accolades for his newest endeavor, producing “The Tony White Project” CD, featuring the exciting saxman, Tony White. Tony has been a Bravo Award Finalist and Fulfillment Fund Awardee for his work in music education, The UC Riverside Chancellor Award, Humanitarian Award from the Omni Youth Music Awards, L.A. Music Week Honoree, recognition by the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education for his work in music education and the International Association for Jazz Education for being an Outstanding Saxophonist and educator.
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PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR THE Tuesday Night Jazz Series GRAND OPENING @ BAR MELODY
Starting TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 20097:00 - 11:00 PM
9132 S. Sepulveda Blvd.,
Los Angeles, CA 90045