Dale BoatmanSep 22, 2016News
COMING OCTOBER 21
Special Friday House Concert
with
KATE REID
7:00 to 9:30
At the home of Dale and Sue Boatman in Rancho Cucamonga
Dale BoatmanAug 22, 2016CalJAS Events, News
On September 29, the CalJAS All-Stars, along with vocalist Debbi Ebert and magician Jon Armstrong will perform at Assistance League® of Pomona Valley’s “Create A Smile” Gala Fundraiser, at the historic Padua Hills Theatre in Claremont CA, to benefit children from low income families in the Pomona Valley.
The All-Stars performing include:
Joe Bagg, Piano; Glenn Cashman, Saxophone; Bruce Forman, Guitar; Dave Tull, Drums and vocals; Ken Wild, Bass; and featured vocalist, Debbi Ebert. CalJAS President Dale Boatman will join the group and act as MC.
Close-up Magician of the Year Jon Armstrong, will perform strolling magic for arriving guests.
Read the biographies of the All-Stars HERE and Jon Armstrong HERE.
We invite all of our members to support this worthy cause by attending the Gala on September 29, 2016 and enjoy a wonderful evening of fabulous jazz, amazing magic, delicious food and wine, opportunity baskets, games and much more… You will “Create a Smile” on the faces of over 1,400 children helped each year by Assistance League of Pomona Valley.
View Your Invitation Purchase Tickets Visit alpv.org
Dale BoatmanJun 23, 2016News
Karen Hernandez has been playing the piano since the age of four. She came to California in the 60’s prompted and encouraged by piano great Gene Harris after he heard her perform in Salt Lake City.
Karen plays it all – standards, Latin and Gospel jazz – at its finest! She appeared for many years at the Money Tree in Toluca Lake, and Monteleone’s in Encino.
Always in demand as an accompanist, Karen has worked for many great singers: Marilyn King, Gloria Lynne, Johnny Hartman, Barbara McNair, Herb Jeffries, Bill Henderson, and Lorez Alexandria to name a few.
Karen is the featured pianist for the annual “Instrumental Women” concert in Hollywood, and was herself the 2008 honoree of the Instrumental Women “Instrumental Woman of the Year” award.
Karen Hernandez’s credits include original songs and performances in the movies “PRETTY WOMAN” and “FABULOUS BAKER BOYS”, as well as, many albums and CD’s.
LUTHER HUGHES
Good friend and CalJAS House Concert Host, Luther is involved in the music business in a number of ways:
- As a musician, he currently leads The Cannonball-Coltrane Project, as well asLuther Hughes & Friends: Remembering The Nat King Cole Trio, andH.E.R.K. Artists he has performed include Quincy Jones, Joe Pass, Patti Page, and the Fifth Dimension.
- As a record producer and music publisher, Luther heads up Primrose Lane Music, which he founded in 2004.
- As an educator, Luther currently teaches at Cal State University in Fullerton Ca. and Saddleback College in Mission Viejo Ca. He has taught at Cal State University Long Beach Ca. , Goldenwest College in Huntington Beach Ca. , the Musicians Institute in Hollywood Ca., Rio Hondo College in Whittier Ca. and formerly served as the Southern California Regional Director for Bruce Forman’s JazzMasters Workshop.
HAROLD MASON
Harold Mason is one of the most sought after drummers in Southern California. Harold’s recording and performing career is extensive.
Artists he has performed or recorded with include Stevie Wonder, Freddie Cole, Aretha Franklin,
Buddy Collette, Rickey Woodard, Lavern Baker, and Jon Mayer, to name a few.
No stranger to CalJAS, Harold has performed for us multiple times, and we are honored to feature him once again!
Selected Vocals will be performed by vocalists Becky Hughes and Dale Boatman
7:00 TO 9:30
At the home of Luther and Becky Hughes in Westminster
Reserve at
Suggested Donations
$20 non members
CalJAS Sponsors/Patrons/CalJAS Artists
FREE
complimentary buffet, wine, soft drinks,
details and directions
SEATING IS LIMITED TO 40
MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS TODAY!!!!
Dale BoatmanJun 23, 2016News
CalJAS was recently honored to perform for the Assistance League of Pomona Valley’s annual golf tournament fundraiser at Red Hills Country Club in Rancho Cucamonga.
Performers were Bradley Young-piano, Bruce Forman-guitar, and Luther Hughes on bass.
View photos here
Dale BoatmanJun 23, 2016News
CalJAS PROUDLY PROMOTES
Spotlighting non-CalJAS events of interest by and for our Members
CalJAS Member
LARRY THE FOX
(“helpin’ to keep jazz alive, Saturday afternoons from three to five”).
ALL THAT JAZZ (formerly Claremont Straight Ahead) is now aired on KSPC 88.7 FM & www.kspc.org from
3:00 til 5:00 PM on Saturdays. The show has a broader jazz format, still primarily straight-ahead and jazz related vocals but sprinkled with other genres like Dixieland, Latin, fusion, smooth, free jazz, etc
JULY 2, 4:00 PM
Larry’s guest will be Claremont mayor, Sam Pedroza, the first
“Honorary Jazzcat of the Day.”
(see coming events-CalJAS Promotes )
Dale BoatmanJun 15, 2016News
Karen Hernandez has been playing the piano since the age of four. She came to California in the 60’s prompted and encouraged by piano great Gene Harris after he heard her perform in Salt Lake City.
Karen plays it all – standards, Latin and Gospel jazz – at its finest! She appeared for many years at the Money Tree in Toluca Lake, and Monteleone’s in Encino.
Always in demand as an accompanist, Karen has worked for many great singers: Marilyn King, Gloria Lynne, Johnny Hartman, Barbara McNair, Herb Jeffries, Bill Henderson, and Lorez Alexandria to name a few.
Karen is the featured pianist for the annual “Instrumental Women” concert in Hollywood, and was herself the 2008 honoree of the Instrumental Women “Instrumental Woman of the Year” award.
Karen Hernandez’s credits include original songs and performances in the movies “PRETTY WOMAN” and “FABULOUS BAKER BOYS”, as well as, many albums and CD’s.
LUTHER HUGHES
Good friend and CalJAS House Concert Host, Luther is involved in the music business in a number of ways:
- As a musician, he currently leads The Cannonball-Coltrane Project, as well asLuther Hughes & Friends: Remembering The Nat King Cole Trio, andH.E.R.K. Artists he has performed include Quincy Jones, Joe Pass, Patti Page, and the Fifth Dimension.
- As a record producer and music publisher, Luther heads up Primrose Lane Music, which he founded in 2004.
- As an educator, Luther currently teaches at Cal State University in Fullerton Ca. and Saddleback College in Mission Viejo Ca. He has taught at Cal State University Long Beach Ca. , Goldenwest College in Huntington Beach Ca. , the Musicians Institute in Hollywood Ca., Rio Hondo College in Whittier Ca. and formerly served as the Southern California Regional Director for Bruce Forman’s JazzMasters Workshop.
Harold Mason is one of the most sought after drummers in Southern California. Harold’s recording and performing career is extensive.
Artists he has performed or recorded with include Stevie Wonder, Freddie Cole, Aretha Franklin,
Buddy Collette, Rickey Woodard, Lavern Baker, and Jon Mayer, to name a few.
No stranger to CalJAS, Harold has performed for us multiple times, and we are honored to feature him once again!
Selected Vocals will be performed by vocalists Becky Hughes and Dale Boatman
7:00 TO 9:30
At the home of Luther and Becky Hughes in Westminster
Reserve at
Suggested Donations
$20 non members
CalJAS Sponsors/Patrons/CalJAS Artists
FREE
complimentary buffet, wine, soft drinks,
details and directions
SEATING IS LIMITED TO 40
MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS TODAY!!!!
