Chris Standring & Kathrin Shorr – Send Me Some Snow

 

The title track from Chris & Kathrin’s Christmas album “Send Me Some Snow”. Available now on Ultimate Vibe Recordings……(watch for outakes after the video ends).

Patrick Lamb Holiday Soul

Patrick Lamb Holiday Soul with Liv Warfield and Jennifer Batten

Jimmy Mak’s – Two Shows
Special Guests Liv Warfield and Jennifer Batten
December 15th 7:30 and 10:00 pm

Jimmy Mak’s, 221 N.W. 10th Ave., Portland, Oregon 97209

Benjie Porecki Christmas CD Release Party

Versatility and virtuosity characterize the career of multi-talented songwriter-producer Benjie Porecki, who is often called a “musician’s musician.” He has earned that moniker by performing equally well as a jazz/gospel/funk B-3 organist, jazz/blues pianist, rock keyboardist, and reggae/blues guitarist while holding his own as a solo artist. Porecki enjoys the distinction of being among the top picks of many artists representing diverse genres. In addition to four solo releases, Porecki’s work as a sideman has graced countless recordings, festival stages, concert venues and clubs throughout the world.

Tuesday 12/04, 2012

Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007

Candy Dulfer Holiday Show

Candy Dulfer returns to New York, just in time for some holiday season merriment at B.B. Kings Blues Club & Grill. Join this high-energy artist for a funky kick off to the holidays at one of NY’s hottest venues!

When saxophonist Candy Dulfer steps onto the stage or into the studio, everything is immediately up for grabs and anything can happen! This sexy, high-energy vibe seemingly out-of-control, yet always carefully calculated is a direct result of her consistently hot and sweet confection of jazz, funk, R&B, soul, pop, techno and more.

Saturday, December 15, 2012 – two shows, 7:30 & 10:00pm

B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, 237 West 42 St, New York, NY

Phil Denny & Friends Christmas Collective

The inaugural Phil Denny & Friends Christmas Collective will bring together some of the areas biggest and brightest names to collaborate on fresh, lively arrangements of holiday favorites.

The evening will be led by International recording artist and saxophonist Phil Denny and is sure to be an uplifting night of entertainment for the entire family to enjoy. The evening will also highlight some of Phil’s chart topping original music from his 2012 debut release, “Crossover”; an album that has been recognized at #21 to date on the National Smooth Jazz Billboard chart. Joining Phil in the inaugural year will be International recording artist and soul-jazz trumpeter, Lin Rountree, Grammy nominated recording artist and bassist Orrick Ewing, captivating blues/R&B songstress Twyla Birdsong, soul-rockin’ flutist Brandon Marceal, versatile latin guitarist/vocalist/percussionist Mike Eyia, soulful and jazzy vocalist Darnell Kendricks. WLNS channel 6 News This Morning Anchor/Reporter Evan Pinsonnault will serve as emcee for the evening.

Come celebrate the spirit of the holiday season at the inaugural Phil Denny & Friends Christmas Collective. You will be welcomed by live music performed in the foyer by Lansing vocalist/guitarist Taylor Taylor. An accommodating staff will greet you and your family and the stage set and ready to deliver a memorable night of music.

Get your tickets today at http://www.brownpapertickets.com or at Vet’s Too Gift & Garden Boutique (next to Vet’s ACE Hardware) located at 2416 N. East Street Lansing, MI 48906.

Saturday, December 08, 2012 – 7:00 pm

Dart Auditorium, 500 N Capitol Ave, Lansing, Michigan 48933

A Jazzy Christmas

The Men of Grace cordially invite you to participate in the third Annual “Jazzy Christmas” concert featuring world renowned flutist Alexander Zonjic. Come spend an enjoyable evening listening to the gospel, blues and jazz sounds of ALEXANDER ZONJIC and MEN OF GRACE. There will also be special guest appearances and a silent auction. All proceeds from the concert and silent auction will support GRACE CENTERS OF HOPE.

Grace Centers of Hope is Oakland County’s oldest and largest homeless shelter providing hope and help since 1942. Today, Grace Centers of Hope is considered one of the leading faith-based organizations in Southeastern Michigan daily confronting issues of homelessness, addiction, poverty and spiritual emptiness. On any given night, Grace Centers of Hope will accommodate between 150-200 men, women and children. Each year we serve over 127,000 meals and provide over 55,000 nights of stay. Our $4.4 million dollar budget is supported exclusively through private support; we receive no government funding.

The Men of Grace are a group of men that tour the country spreading the saving Grace of the Gospel through song and personal testimonies. Nearly each member of the Men of Grace has overcome a drug and/or alcohol addiction and is a graduate of Grace Centers of Hope. The Men of Grace have toured the country and sung for U.S. Presidents, Fortune 500 companies, professional sports teams, churches of all sizes and denominations and nearly every Cracker Barrel east of the Mississippi. They have recorded eight CD’s.

Alexander Zonjic started his musical career in Windsor, Ontario as a rock and R&B guitarist. At age 21 he bought his first flute from a stranger on the street for $50 while on break from a rock tour. Soon thereafter he entered the University of Windsor as a music student and later went on to teach other how to play flute at the University. Upon graduation, Zonjic continued his studies under the tutelage of Ervin Monroe, principle flutist of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Over the years, Zonjic has performed with orchestras nationwide, including The Detroit Symphony Orchestra, The Windsor Symphony Orchestra, The Florida Symphony Orchestra and many others. His classical career includes collaborating on three projects with Monroe. On the jazz side Mr Zonjic has performed with such greats as Bob James, Earl Klugh, Peter White, James Lloyd, Kenny G, Rick Braun, Chieli Minucci and many others. Mr. Zonjic won the 2010 Album of the Year and the Broadcaster of the Year at the Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards. In addition to performing in one hundred concerts a year he also hosts a weekly radio program and is the creative director of four summer music festivals in the Detroit/Windsor area.

For more information look at the poster.

Dave Koz And Friends Christmas Tour 2012

DAVE KOZ AND FRIENDS CHRISTMAS 2012

with Special Guests: David Benoit, Sheila E., Javier Colon and introducing Margo Rey

Friday 11.23.12 8:00 p.m. Sarasota, FL Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Saturday 11.24.12 8:00 p.m. Clearwater, FL Ruth Eckerd Hall

Sunday 11.25.12 8:00 p.m. West Palm Beach, FL Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

Tuesday 11.27.12 8:00 p.m. Melbourne, FL King Center for the Performing Arts

Wednesday 11.28.12 8:00 p.m. Naples, FL Philharmonic Center for the Arts

Friday 11.30.12 8:00 p.m. Atlanta, GA Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

Saturday 12.01.12 8:00 p.m. Durham, NC The Carolina Theatre

Monday 12.03.12 8:00 p.m. N. Bethesda, MD The Music Center at Strathmore

Tuesday 12.04.12 7:30 p.m. Newport News, VA Ferguson Center for the Arts

Wednesday 12.05.12 8:00 p.m. Morristown, NJ Mayo Performing Arts Center

Thursday 12.06.12 7:30 p.m. Cleveland, OH Playhouse Square – Palace Theatre

Friday 12.07.12 8:00 p.m. Columbus, OH Palace Theatre

Saturday 12.08.12 8:00 p.m. Chicago, IL Chicago Theatre

Monday 12.10.12 7:30 p.m. Denver, CO Paramount Theatre

Tuesday 12.11.12 7:30 p.m. Colorado Springs, CO Pikes Peak Center

Wednesday 12.12.12 7:30 p.m. Ft. Worth, TX Bass Performance Hall
Note: *without Sheila E*
Thursday 12.13.12 El Paso, TX The Plaza Theatre
Note: *without Sheila E*
Friday 12.14.12 8:00 p.m. Santa Rosa, CA Wells Fargo Center for the Arts

Saturday 12.15.12 8:00 p.m. Rancho Mirage, CA Agua Caliente Casino Resort and Spa

Sunday 12.16.12 7:30 p.m. Los Angeles, CA Nokia Theatre L.A. Live

Tuesday 12.18.12 7:30 p.m. Las Vegas, NV The Smith Center

Wednesday 12.19.12 7:30 p.m. Mesa, AZ Mesa Arts Center – Ikeda

Thursday 12.20.12 8:00 p.m. Santa Barbara, CA Granada Theatre

Friday 12.21.12 8:00 p.m. Cerritos, CA Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts

Saturday 12.22.12 8:00 p.m. Cerritos, CA Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts

Sunday 12.23.12 8:00 p.m. San Francisco, CA The Warfield Theatre

94.7 The Wave’s Christmas Concert

Dave Koz & Kenny Loggins in 94.7 The Wave’s Christmas Concert

Sunday, December 16, 2012 – 7:30 pm

Nokia Theatre, 777 Chick Hearn Ct, Los Angeles, California 90015

Rick Braun Cd Release Party For His New Christmas CD “Swingin In The Snow”

As cool as a winter’s eve, as warm as a holiday dinner with loved ones, and as beautiful as an exquisitely ornamented Christmas tree , Rick Braun’s “Swingin’ In The Snow” is a celebration of “the most wonderful time of the year” featuring some of the contemporary jazz star’s talented friends. Braun produced the elegant 11-song set that will be released by Brauntosoarus Music on October 16th. The merry band of musical elves who joined the trumpeter-vocalist in his workshop include Mindi Abair, David Benoit, Gregg Karukas, Dave Koz, Philippe Saisse, Kirk Whalum, Peter White, a string quartet and a gospel choir led by R&B crooner Jeffrey Osborne. Braun will donate one dollar from each album sale to the Autism Society of America.

Stylistically, “Swingin’ In The Snow” is a continuation of Braun’s mid-career reinvention that began with last year’s “Sings With Strings” disc.  After 18 years as an instrumentalist who repeatedly topped the contemporary jazz albums and singles charts both as a recording artist and as an in demand producer, songwriter and featured guest musician, the suburban Los Angeles resident realized a dream by stepping up to the microphone to sing standards.  Although he sung backup for Rod Stewart, Sade and others earlier in his career, the horn man had never sung before as a frontman on a gorgeously orchestrated project.  His consistently growing catalogue of radio hits and years of performing on the concert stage has made Braun an enduring fan favorite.  For more information, please visit www.rickbraun.com.

Thu, 11/08/12 8:00 PM PST

Vitello’s Jazz & Supper Club, 4349 Tujunga Avenue, Studio City, CA 91604

Free Holiday Concert With Warren Hill, Marion Meadows, and Naturally 7

A FREE concert with Warren Hill, Marion Meadows, and Naturally 7 at Morongo Casino Resort & Spa on Thursday, December 22nd!

Here are the details:
Thursday, December 22nd inside VIBE at Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon 92230
Check-in begins at 6:30pm
Doors open at 7:30pm
Show begins promptly at 8:30pm

Seating will be first come, first serve and everyone attending must be at least 21 years old.

To RSVP for you and a guest, log into your WAVE VIP account when you click here. Or call our special RSVP hotline at (323) 930-5521.

Inside VIBE at Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa, 49500 Seminole Dr, Cabazon, California 92230  (Palm Springs area)