At last, I know who President Donald Trump reminds me of the most! I have previously vacillated between thinking Trump reminded me of the Wizard of Oz, or professor Harold Hill of “the Music Man”. Now, however, I see that… Continue Reading
Leader Jeff Jones created the Usual Suspects as a means to showcase the talents of the north state contemporary jazz musicians. They will perform unique arrangements of familiar jazz standards and classics. Members a of the band are: Jeff Jones,… Continue Reading
On Sunday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m., The Brubeck Institute Jazz Quintet will perform at Redding’s Old City Hall as part of the Dave Short’s Jazz at Old City Hall series. This group features some of the finest young jazz musicians… Continue Reading
Musician Dick Turner — performing with “FEVER!” at 7 p.m. Sunday (Nov. 7) in Old City Hall — came to Redding after an illustrious musical career in San Francisco. It was quickly very clear to the local jazz musicians that Dick was quite… Continue Reading
Guitarist Bernie Baker is a featured artist with the band “Brazilectro,” performing at 7 p.m. Sunday at Old City Hall as part of the Dave Short’s Jazz at Old City Hall series. I spoke to Bernie recently about his connection… Continue Reading
What: Dave Short’s Jazz at Old City Hall presents Brazilectro! When: Sunday (Oct. 3), 7 p.m. Where: Old City Hall Tickets are $10 at Bernie’s Guitar Vocalist Noel Ross and saxophonist Dave Short team up to perform bossa nova music… Continue Reading
Although still in his 20s, trumpeter Paul Senn has already made his mark in the jazz world, both with his horn and as a vocalist. He was raised in Redding and left for college in the Sacramento area. While attending… Continue Reading
Chico-based guitarist Chris Wenger has gone through a steady transition from rock to classical, to jazz. He is frequently found performing in the Chico area with his own group, but also with singer Holly Taylor, saxophonist Mark Bloom and other… Continue Reading
I first met saxophonist Eric Arellano when he came to Redding with beatbox vocalist Butterscotch, who performed at Old City Hall. Since then I have heard considerably more about the progress of his outstanding musical career. Last year I attended… Continue Reading
Dave Short chats with Zach Brown of the Brubeck Institute Jazz Quintet (BIJQ), comprised of the five Brubeck Institute Fellows at University of the Pacific in Stockton. The Brubeck Fellowship Program is a one or two-year full-scholarship program in jazz… Continue Reading
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