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Thursday, September 30

Jack Sheldon at the LAX Westin with the USC Jazz Ensemble

by jazzcat on Thu 30 Sep 2004 10:12 PM PDT

Jack Sheldon at the LAX Westin Hotel

Jack Sheldon’s unmistakable trademark voice and trumpet playing reminds me of my ... more »

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Tuesday, September 28

LeRoy Downs and Mike Jacobi at KRML 1410 AM

by jazzcat on Tue 28 Sep 2004 12:05 AM PDT

Mike Jacobi and I met backstage at the 47^th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival. I was the master of ceremonies ... more »

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Jean Michel Pilc at the Jazz Bakery

by jazzcat on Tue 28 Sep 2004 12:00 AM PDT

Jean-Michele is an outstanding French pianist who ends his West Coast tour here at the Jazz Bakery. He and his ... more »

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Monday, September 27

Mark Murphy at the Jazz and Blues Company in Carmel

by jazzcat on Mon 27 Sep 2004 11:45 PM PDT

Is there any other place more beautiful on the West Coast than Carmel California? I am not quite sure ... more »

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Regina Carter at Catalinas Bar and Grill

by jazzcat on Mon 27 Sep 2004 11:30 AM PDT

Regina was the artist in residence at the 47^th annual Monterey Jazz Festival and it was such a pleasure ... more »

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Thursday, September 23

LeRoy Downs will be guest host on KRML 1410am in Carmel This Saturday Sept 25th

by jazzcat on Thu 23 Sep 2004 02:40 AM PDT

When you hang at the Monterey Festival, special things sometimes happen. I met jazz radio host Mike Jacobi backstage in ... more »

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Monday, September 20

LeRoy Downs at the 47th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival

by jazzcat on Mon 20 Sep 2004 03:06 PM PDT

Hey everyone,

The most exhilarating feeling is traveling down Highway 68, on a gorgeous Monterey day...
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EST at Catalina Bar and Grill!

by jazzcat on Mon 20 Sep 2004 02:42 PM PDT

It is so nice when 3 individual sounds speak, have their own identity and come together beautifully as one. EST ... more »

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Michele Faber at the Westin

by jazzcat on Mon 20 Sep 2004 02:18 PM PDT

What a nice delightful sound. Michele Faber has put together a great quartet that includes some musicians that are well ... more »

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Sunday, September 12

Greg Por'e at Zeidler's Cafe' inside the Skirball Cultural Center

by jazzcat on Sun 12 Sep 2004 10:00 PM PDT

Although I arrived rather late, I still had enough time to hear some great music from guitarist Greg Por'e. I ... more »

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Saturday, September 11

Ralph Penland at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art

by jazzcat on Sat 11 Sep 2004 11:48 PM PDT

Ralph Penland creator and leader of the Penland Polygon Quintet takes charge not only of Master of Ceremonies duties, but ... more »

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LeRoy Downs experiences Classical music at the Hollywood Bowl!

by jazzcat on Sat 11 Sep 2004 11:45 AM PDT

What? LeRoy Downs attended a classical performance? Well, yes, in fact I have attended a few concerts this season at ... more »

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Sunday, September 5

Rise with LeRoy Downs and Mark Maxwell set 1,2 and 3

by jazzcat on Sun 05 Sep 2004 09:09 PM PDT

Enjoy three hours of great music with LeRoy Downs and Mark Maxwell more »

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Saturday, September 4

Gary Bartz and the Third Trio From the Sun at the Jazz Bakery!

by jazzcat on Sat 04 Sep 2004 10:28 AM PDT

Gary Bartz and the Third Trio from the Sun begin with an enlightening medley of sound. The ... more »

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Kim Richmond / Clay Jenkins Ensemble at LACMA

by jazzcat on Sat 04 Sep 2004 10:12 AM PDT

Once again, no where to sit in the perfectly cool afternoon here at LACMA... more »

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LeRoy Downs host of the 2009 Jazz Cruise!

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LeRoy Downs and Vibe Master Bobby Hutcherson at the 52nd Annual Monterey Jazz Festival!

LeRoy Downs special guest on "The Jazz Journey" with Eddie Becton on 88.9

Eddie Becton of 89.9 FM KXLU, Nailah Supa Singah, LeRoy Downs 88.1 FM KKJZ