Jazz Highlights SGV July Summer Concerts
Jazz is everywhere the month of July in the San Gabriel Valley. The Summer Jazz Series at Descanso Gardens in La Cañada Flintridge, the Playhouse District in Pasadena and Arcadia’s Arcadia Blues Club are only a tip of the musically cool iceberg.
Descanso Summer Jazz Series
July 22 – Kenny Sara and The Bourbon Street Blues Band, 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Percussionist Kenny Sara says this is authentic New Orleans sounds and song. Sara has been around long enough that he has more than earned his stripes. Concert is free, but admission to gardens is charged. Picnicking is allowed during this event. Also, Camellia Lounge is open for cocktails and appetizers. Other acts following are, July 29, Kristin Korb, bassist (and adjunct professor of bass at Azusa Pacific University) and singer playing California cool jazz. Series continues each Thursday to Aug. 12. Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr., La Cañada Flintridge.
Pasadena Playhouse District Summer Jazz Series
July 25 – Faro, described as a Mexican Trip-hop act, perhaps because they just concluded a successful appearance in Tijuana, Mx. This series is a free concert held in the courtyard of Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd through Aug. 29 Sundays from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Arcadia Blues Club
July 30 – Brad Wilson and his band play songs everyone knows and can sing along and dance to. The band headed by Wilson, an award winning blues player and singer/songwriter/guitarist has toured the country and received great receptions from the crowds. His work has been featured in John Carpenter’s last two films and soundtracks. Doors open at 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $5 in advance or $10 at the door. Wilson’s appearance is sponsored by L A Blues Society. Arcadia Blues Club is at 16 E. Huntington Dr., Arcadia.
Compiled by Bill Peters
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