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One Colorado and K-JAZZ Concerts -
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2006 Schedule |
PASADENA, CALIF., (August
2006) – One Colorado and K-JAZZ 88.1 are pleased to announce the
summer line-up for the fifth annual One Colorado Summer Music
Festival in the Courtyard. Called Ladies Sing the Blues, the
season focuses on great female blues artists like Janiva Magness,
who won top honors as contemporary blues female artist of the
year at the 2006 Blues Music Awards in Memphis, Tenn.
Concerts are outdoors every Friday and Saturday in August at
9:00 P.M, and are free and open to the public. The Courtyard is
located center-block between Fair Oaks, DeLacey, Colorado and
Union Street in the heart of Old Pasadena.
Friday, August 4
Café R&B
Café R&B has passion for gritty, hard-hitting early blues and
R&B. This five-piece combo leaves audiences stunned with their
ferocious soul stew and killer blues. Even people who say they
don't like the blues will love this band, which specializes in a
hard-edge sound. Lead singer Roach has been described as
"intense, sensual, pouting and explosive." Cafe R&B consists of
Roach, Byl Carruthers on guitar, Chris Rhyme keyboards, Ken
Dooley bass, and Steve Klong, drums. www.caferandb.com
Saturday, August 5
Jeanette Bazzell
Bazzell began her career in a St. Louis rock ‘n roll band, but
soon progressed to a musical review. After moving to Los
Angeles, she became an Ikette when Tina left Ike & Tina Turner
to pursue a solo career. Bazzell’s vocal style fuses the common
sensibility of blues and country, rhythm & blues and gospel,
"southern soul" and a touch of Doo-Wop. For many years lead
singer with San Diego-based blues and rock Backwater Blues Band,
she is currently working with filmmaker Alan Swyer on two music
documentaries.
Friday, August 11
Barbara Morrison and the Bu-Crew
Morrison has performed with Carlos Santana, Herbie Hancock,
Chick Corea, Wayne Shorter, and opens this summer for Kenny G.
Her R&B chops come from the great Johnny Otis, and are kept
keenly sharpened by performances with the Count Basie Orchestra,
the Clayton-Hamilton Orchestra and Doc Severinsen's band. Her
new recording Live at the Dakota features jazz giants Houston
Person, Junior Mance, Jacky Williams and Earl May. She is
Adjunct Professor of Ethnomusicology in the jazz studies program
at UCLA.
www.barbaramorrison.com
Saturday, August 12
Lady G.G. & The Brown Bomber Blues Band
Lady G.G. hails from Detroit and is cousin to boxing heavyweight
Joe Louis, the “Brown Bomber.” She has opened for B.B. King,
Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson and Lowell Folsom. Her group, the Brown
Bombers, is a four-piece headed by longtime Platters member
Eddie Daniels. Lady G.G.’s down-home gutsy blues-style brings
new interpretation to classic performers like Aretha Franklin,
Etta James, Tina Turner, Johnny Taylor, Jimmy Reed and Ruth
Brown. She will knock you out!
Friday, August 18
Janiva Magness
Magness recently one top honors as contemporary blues female
artist of the year at the 2006 Blues Music Awards in Memphis,
Tenn. She’s one of today’s most talented and recognized blues
and roots vocalists. Billboard writes “Magness carves out a
niche by singing the blues with maturity and sophistication."
Singer Magazine states “Her voice is sultry, smoky and strong
with jazz, blues, and soul…” This 49 year-old grandmother is
best known for her sauciness and the bold, brazen splendor of
her recordings and performances. www.janivamagness.com
Saturday, August 19
Teresa James & the Rhythm Tramps
Born in Houston, Texas, James now lives in Los Angeles, where
she and her band, The Rhythm Tramps, have honed a unique sound.
She has performed and recorded with such legendary acts as
Bonnie Raitt, Randy Newman and blues artist Walter Trout. She is
also a regular artist on Delbert McClinton’s annual Sandy
Beaches Cruise. James and her band blend Texas blues roots and
southern influences to create a signature sound that makes you
want to dance, and wish you could sing. www.teresajames.com
Friday, August 25
Elaine Gibbs
Gibbs has been singing since she was 13. Like many a great R&B
phenomenon, she got her start in a church choir. Those humble,
early experiences still greatly influence her style and vocal
abilities. She was nominated best R&B female in 2003 by the
Black Music Awards. She has traveled and performed in over 25
countries, and has sung for some of the biggest names in gospel
and R&B, like the late Rev. James Cleveland, Vanessa Bell
Armstrong, The Gap Band and Bobby Womack -- even M.C. Hammer,
Rod Stewart, and Dionne Warwick. www.elainegibbs.com
Saturday, August 26
Linda Hopkins
Hopkins was born in New Orleans. A blues and gospel singer, she
has been heralded for her triumphs in Jazz Train, and Broadway's
The Last Minstrel Show. The most significant has been “Me and
Bessie,” her highly successful musical portrayal of Bessie
Smith. Hopkins has been performing since the late 40's and has
recorded with Johnny Otis and Esther Phillips. The CD How Blue
Can You Get was produced by Leonard Feather and Herbert Wong.
http://www.global-mojo.com/specialsite/hopkins/
For further information, the public is asked to call
626.564.1066 or visit www.onecolorado.net.
One Colorado is an outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment
district spanning one city block in Old Pasadena. This
award-winning destination unites the urban environment of 17
historic buildings with 40 contemporary fashion and dining
attractions. The One Colorado Courtyard, designed in the
tradition of European town squares, is Old Pasadena’s main
public space for film festivals, live music, high-quality fine
art markets, children’s programs and site-specific art
installations curated by the Armory Center for the Arts.
KKJZ-FM 88.1, "America's Jazz Station," is a 24-hour public,
member-supported jazz, blues and information station serving Los
Angeles and Orange Counties and distributed nationwide via cable
and satellite access. Broadcast from the campus of California
State University, Long Beach. KKJZ is one of the highest rated
jazz stations in the United States and the only public radio
station in Los Angeles dedicated to the presentation and
promotion of all genres of jazz including mainstream, bebop,
swing and Latin jazz, along with blues on the weekend.
www.kkjz.org
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