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Come Listen to Anna Laura Quinn and Ed Barret while they are in town from New Orleans, paired up with local rhythm section players and long time colaboraters Ollie Dudek and Dave Rokeach. Top of the Mark 6/22/24 8-11pm $15-$20 https://www.opentable.com/top-of-the-mark Anna Laura Quinn is a vocalist based in New Orleans. She is propelled by her unwavering dedication to music, visual art, and collaboration, and believes deeply in the potency of these tools as catalysts for personal growth, self-understanding, and relationship building for people of all ages. A native of San Francisco, she graduated from New York University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2008, and in 2010 relocated to New Orleans, the city that has been nurturing her creative growth ever since. In 2021, she earned a Master of Jazz Studies from University of New Orleans. She is currently active as a vocalist, bandleader, and arranger, performing both under her own name and with the Unmentionables, a band she founded in 2020 that plays what she likes to call “New Orleans Getdown Music for the People.” In 2022 she released her first full length album called Open the Door and she is currently at work on her next album, a duo record with her longtime guitar player Ed Barrett, anticipating release in spring/summer 2024. Anna is a sensitive and powerful interpreter, tapping into many moods with her music and bringing personal connection to the songs that she weaves into her sets. Her recorded work thus far comprises her own arrangements of songs by some of the composers and songwriters that she admires most: Duke Ellington; Dr. John; Cole Porter; Joni Mitchell; Betty Carter; Abbey Lincoln; and Björk, to name a few. She has recently started peeking down the rabbit hole toward writing her own music.  Had a great experience being a part of this culturally significant play on the history of the Fillmore district in San Francisco. Hopefully they'll do another run of the play later this Fall in 2024.   'Come hear live Jazz at this historic San Francisco music venue in the Fillmore. Two sets: 8pm and 9:15pm $20 at the door The Ollie Dudek Quartet Jon Arkin-drums Spencer Allen- piano Ollie Dudek-bass Mike Olmos-trumpet Peacock Lounge 552 Haight Street San Francisco, CA 94117 More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1132364584755220?ref=newsfeed https://sfpeacock.org "Ray's Idea" Ray Brown. One of the tunes played at this concert live at the Peacock Lounge and also featured on the Night Journey Rewind Podcast. https://www.facebook.com/1410886132/videos/985003129820624/ Listen to James Graves interview Ollie Dudek about his upcoming concert at the Peacock Lounge as well as his musical influenes and background. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIoRDMLs_QI   The Steve Lucky & Carmen Getit Show bring their quartet to the historic Top of the Mark!
Join us for a night of dancing, incomparable views, live vintage jazz & swing, cocktails, dining if you wish. All Ages until a certain time, then 21+. $10 Cover Charge. Featuring Steve Lucky on the piano and vocals, Miss Carmen Getit on guitar and vocals, Greg Wyser-Pratt on the drums, and Ollie Dudek on upright bass. Our first time back at the Top of the Mark in many years! Where: Mark Hopkins Hotel 999 California Street San Francisco, CA “Steve, Carmen, and the entire band are consummate musicians and entertainers” Rebecca Weller, Producer Summer Mid-Summer Night Swing Festival, Lincoln Center, New York City. Described as a “perfect union of skilled and fueled merrymaking" (SF Bay Guardian), The Steve Lucky & Carmen Getit Show performs original songs and covers from the 1920s - 1960s in the swing & vintage jazz traditions, featuring Steve Lucky on piano and vocals, Miss Carmen Getit on guitar and vocals, the talented Ollie Dudek on bass, and the swingin' Greg Wyser-Pratt on drums. I'll be performing with the Bob Kenmotsu Quartet at Mr. Tipples on 1/11 from 7-10pm. Hope to see you there! The Bob Kenmotsu QuartetJanuary 11 @ 7:00 pm$12.00 – $25.00Bob Kenmotsu was born in Stockton, Ca. He first learned music in the public schools starting on clarinet in the 4th Grade. He switched to alto sax in while a senior in high school, and switched to tenor sax in college. Bob graduated from San Jose State University and began working local music jobs. After working a cruise ship job out of Los Angeles, he moved to New York and began working as a free-lance jazz saxophonist. While in New York, Bob was a member of the Jack McDuff organ combo, and the Ruth Brown Band. He recorded ‘The Spark’, with Billy Hart and Ira Coleman, and ‘Bronx Tale’, with Pat Martino and Jack McDuff. Bob also played on Pat Martino’s ‘Nightwings’, with Bill Stewart and Marc Johnson. While living back east, Bob received a New Jersey Arts Commision Grant for composition. In 1994, Bob went to Japan on a Japan/US Fellowship cultural exchange grant, and lived there until 1997. While there, he played many clubs, concerts, festivals, and toured the country several times. In 1997, Bob returned to the US, this time to the San Francisco Bay Area. He recorded ‘Looking at Air’, with Bill Stewart, Essiet Okun Essiet and Joel Weiskopf. Now, Bob lives in Berkeley, CA and is working jazz clubs and concerts on the West Coast. His latest recording, ‘Reunion’ features Bob Corwin, piano, Danny Flahive, bass, and Ron Marabuto, drums. More info Here: https://mrtipplessf.com/calendar/the-bob-kenmotsu-quartet/   Wishing everyone a happy New Year for 2024! Thankful for the opportunity to play a gig at the esteemed Chez Panisse with friends Joshi Marshall, Scott Foster and Al Marshall. Really enjoyed the food and meeting the owner Alice who was very nice and hospitable. Interesting to observe the community, culture and commitment to quality and efficiency at this place. Also with so much wood in the upstairs cafe the room had beautiful acoustics for music. I highly recommend this restaurant. |
AuthorSan Francisco Native Archives
June 2024
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