Vocal Workshop with Diane Witherspoon Sunday February 9, 2014

Vocal Workshop with Diane Witherspoon
Sunday February 9, 2014
Noon to 3pm
The Jazz School
2087 Addison St,Berkeley, CA, 94704
http://jazzschool.org/event/international-jazz-singer-diane-witherspoon/
Advance: $50
Day of Workshop: $65
All ages

Whether you work in your hometown or in faraway places,
a singer must have a diverse repertoire, know how to put
together a show, know what to wear and how to create a
personal book of songs that will “translate” no matter what
country they’re in. Understanding the audience, using proper
microphone technique and leading the band are also key components
 of being well prepared.

Students will hear a brief lecture and then
will have the opportunity to sing with an accompanist,
for critique and input from Diane Witherspoon. Please
ensure the song is memorized and bring three copies of the sheet music.

Based in Las Vegas, singer Diane Witherspoon has recorded
extensively since 1988. She has performed throughout the world
with jazz greats including Cedar Walton, Bobby Hutcherson, Eddie
Henderson, Kirk Lightsey, Frank Morgan, Eric Alexander, Red Holloway,
John Clayton, Calvin Keys, John Heard, Roy McCurdy and many others.

http://dianewitherspoon.com
facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/DianeWitherspoonJazzVocalist

YouTube clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRuX8YSbo9k

Diane Witherspoon in Concert Saturday February 8, 2014 8pm

Diane Witherspoon in Concert
Saturday February 8, 2014 8pm
The Jazz School
2087 Addison St,
Berkeley, CA, 94704
http://jazzschool.org/event/diane-witherspoon/
General: $15
Student/Senior: $12
All ages

Singer, composer, and producer, Diane Witherspoon began singing as a child
(with 8 siblings), and often performed in her church choir. Originally from
Minneapolis, Minnesota, and now residing in Las Vegas, NV, Diane spends
much of her professional life performing abroad in places like Mumbai,
Singapore, China, Europe, and recently, in Africa. Diane has taught music
and conducted workshops for students in California public schools and in
Tokyo, Japan. Inspired by her sister, Shirley Witherspoon, a former Duke
Ellington vocalist, and second cousin, Jimmy Witherspoon, a legendary blues
 \singer, Diane is coming back to the Bay Area for this rare opportunity to
perform for her long-time fan base here.

Joining Diane for this concert will be legendary west coast jazz drummer,
Myron Cohen and his Billy Higgins Legacy Band. On piano, renowned Lee Bloom
will join Myron as musical director for the material which will cover some
 Cedar Walton tunes, jazz standards with new arrangements, and some fresh tunes.

As individuals, Myron and Lee have performed with just some of the following
luminaries: Madeleine Peyroux, Pete Escovedo, Mary Stallings, Hall Stein, Michael Bloomfield,        John Lee Hooker, B.B. King, Roland Kirk, Otis Spann, Todd Phillips, Steve Heckman, Jamie Davis, Dan Hicks, Rosanne Cash, Hazel Dickens, Elvis Costello, Ron Stallings,     Azar Lawrence, Ravi Coltrane, Woody Shaw, Donald 'Rafael' Garrett and Wayne Shorter.

http://dianewitherspoon.com
facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/DianeWitherspoonJazzVocalist

YouTube clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRuX8YSbo9k

Nicolas Bearde: All About Love (A Special Valentine Concert) Saturday February 15, 2014

Nicolas Bearde: All About Love (A Special Valentine Concert)
Saturday February 15, 2014 
Doors Open: 7:15p 
Champagne & Valentine dessert buffet: 7:15pm - 8:00pm
Show time: 8:00p
Musically Minded Academy
5776 Broadway, Oakland, CA
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nicolas-bearde-all-about-love-tickets-7162871341
Adv. Gen: $20 / Door Gen:  $25
Adv. Student/Senior/Disabled  $15   Door Stu/Sen/Dis: $20
All ages
Nicolas Bearde, "totally romantic, totally smooth and totally delightful"...says Brian Soergel of Smooth Jazz
This tribute to the emotion of love will feature audience favorites and romantic songs from his highly acclaimed CD  "All About Love" and... his New CD Release  "Visions"
presents an intimate show and a night of enchantment.
Ticket price includes Champagne & Valentine desserts!
http://nicolasbearde.com

facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/NicolasBearde1

ABOUT NICOLAS BEARDE:
"He's sung with McFerrin and acted with Eastwood - Bearde taps into music's deeper currents,
where love, desire and heartache freely intermingle" -                                     
Andrew Gilbert, San Jose Mercury News


YouTube clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vc2SH_aaxY

Fiveplay Jazz Quintet

Fiveplay Jazz Quintet
February 1, 2014
8pm - 10pm
The Jazz School
2087 Addison St,
Berkeley, CA, 94704
http://jazzschool.org/event/fiveplay-jazz-quintet/
General $15/  Student/Senior $12
All agesThis Bay Area group, which includes Jazz Institute faculty members Laura Klein and Alan Hall, plays a wide range of compelling original compositions. They’ll be performing material from their acclaimed CD, 'Five and More' which is gaining great airplay on jazz stations nationwide A current Jazz School student, special guest musician, Dillon Vado will fill out the ensemble with the addition of his vibraphone virtuosity.
Featuring Laura Klein on piano, Tony Corman on guitar, Alan Hall on drums, Dave Tidball on saxophones and clarinets, and Paul Smith on bass.
http://fiveplayjazz.com