CalJAS Board Member James Beagle

 CalJAS Board Member promotes benefit:

Windsong Southland Chorale, based in La Verne, and I Want To Help Africa, based in Claremont, have teamed up to present a pair of Benefit Concerts on Saturday, May 30, at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at Munson Chapel, Azusa Pacific University, 901 E. Alosta Ave., Azusa.   The songs in “Sounds of Africa”, comprised of all African music seldom heard in America, was carefully researched and selected by Windsong Artistic Director, Dr. Janet Harms. Percussion students ​ at Bonita High School in La Verne, ​  will take part in the concerts, as well as Windsong’s outstanding long-time accompanist, Felix Macovei.  Mark Ruble, President and Founder of I Want To Help Africa will show a brief video, explaining the work of his organization in Zambia and Zimbabwe.  A 50/50 drawing will be held.  To guarantee seating, order tickets by calling 909 983-9879, or online at www.iwanttohelpafrica.org Advance tickets are $15, $10 for students, $30 for families with children 6-18.  All tickets are $20 at the door.

A quick shout out to the Fullerton FRIENDS OF JAZZ for another successful jazz band series at Steamers. We were honored to be a part of it! (see earlier post)

Jake Steins pictured here with Servite Band Director Michael Burrows, and Friends of Jazz members Jim Harlan, Dale Boatman and Sue Boatman.

On May 14 the California Jazz Arts Society, in collaboration with Steamers Jazz Cafe,  will host the award winning SINGCOPATION at Steamers.  For the fifth consecutive year this Mt. SAC group, under the direction of Bruce Rogers, will excite a capacity audience with sensational ensemble arrangements as well as featured solos.  The evening also includes returning alumni vocalists and instrumentalists.

For details and reservations see:  

COMING EVENTS: CalJAS PRESENTS 

Bruce Babad, CalJAS Student Scholarship Director

CalJAS Student Scholarship Director Bruce Babad has announced that Bryan Yanez / Saxophone – a Senior from Workman High School, has been named the most recent CalJAS scholarship recipient.  CONGRATULATIONS BRYAN!

Past recipient Matt Caballero has been awarded lead alto saxophone in the Cal Poly All-State Honor Jazz Band! The 2015 Cal Poly All-State Festival Wind Orchestra and Festival Jazz Band are  ensembles made up of carefully selected high school wind and percussion musicians chosen by recorded audition who will begin rehearsals on Friday evening,  April 17, 2015 , and give a concert on Sunday afternoon,  April 19, 2015,  at 2:30 p.m. in the prestigious Performing Arts Center located on the Cal Poly campus.

GREAT JOB, MATT!!!

Bruce Babad and Matt Caballero

The Mundell Lowe, Ron Eschete, Luther Hughes concert is now SOLD OUT.  But cancellations happen!

email [email protected] or [email protected] to be placed on the waiting list.

Coming May 3rd, The CalJAS House Concert Series will present jazz vocalist and drummer Dave Tull with Luther Hughes and TBA piano, at the home of Dale and Sue Boatman.  Details coming soon!

On May 14, CalJAS will once again present the award winning Singopation at Steamers Jazz Cafe.  Watch for reservation information.

In November 2014,  CalJAS Secretary/Treasurer Sue Boatman, along with CalJAS Member Debbie Stevens attended a Kristin Korb concert during her U.S.A. Tour.  Sue was excited to see Kristin again and loved the concert!

COME BACK SOON KRISTIN!!!!!