Review: Santa Barbara Jazz Collective 10/15/23 I think a lot of Jazz Society members were pleasantly surprised last Sunday with the debut performance of The Santa Barbara Jazz Collective at SOhO. Some of us had heard the individual players, but not the whole band. These young players were definitely ready to play ….and play they [...]
The Debbie Denke Trio 9/10/23 What a delightful afternoon of jazz we were treated to in September! The Debbie Denke Trio lived up to what we could expect from such a talented family. Not only are pianist, Debbie and husband bassist, Kim Collins devoted jazz educators, but also very fine jazz players as well. And [...]
What an exciting afternoon of Latin Jazz! Son*Enrico thrilled Jazz Society members and guests with their debut performance at SOhO this August. Leader, John Douglas, who we know as a fabulous pianist, turned out to be a dynamo with his infectious montunos driving the rest of the terrific rhythm section all afternoon. And bass player [...]
We always look forward to our Jazz Society Jams and at our most recent one in July we heard some great music and some fun surprises. Pianist, George Friendenthal joined by bassist, Santino Tafarella, and Kevin Winard on drums opened the afternoon with a bossa and then switched to two blues numbers and and were [...]
Since it is a Jam Session, it’s the day for all you closet vocalists and musicians (and you know who you are) to strut your stuff and have a great time too. Sunday, July 16 the Santa Barbara Jazz Society is hosting its Annual Summer Party and Jam Session from 1 to 4 at [...]
What a treat to hear Janis again at SOhO and she’s sounding better than ever! She put together an interesting program performing the usual jazz standards like What’s New and A Beautiful Friendship flawlessly, but many of the tunes were remote songs or pop tunes with a jazz twist. She and her fabulous band had [...]
James Arnold shows everyone how it's done! By Linda Martin If you couldn’t make it to SOhO for James Arnold’s concert I’m very sad for you! It was like attending a “Master Class” on Performing! On Sunday, April 16th Mr. Arnold arrived looking very dapper in a beautiful dark blue suit, complete with a crisp [...]
