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Location
JUNE 2009
14
Mario Guaneri Quartet
Mario Guaneri, Trumpet
John Wiitala, bass
Randy Vincent, guitarCafe Divine
1600 Stockton Street
On Washington Square
San Francisco, CA 94133
415-986-3414
17
Tilo Bunnies Trio
Tilo Bunnies - piano
Buca Necak - bass7 - 9 pm
Anna's Jazz Island
2120 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
510-841-5299
Faculty member
Jazz Camp West
La Honda, CA
26
James Moody Quartet
featuring Benny Green - piano
John Wiitala - bass8 pm
Dinkelspiel Auditorium
27
Calvin Edwards Trio
Calvin Edwards - guitar
Hammond B3 - TBA8:30 pm
Red Poppy Art House
2698 Folsom St
San Francisco, CA 94110
415-826-2402
28
Mario Guaneri Quartet
John Wiitala - bass
Randy Vincent - guitar7 pm
Cafe Divine
1600 Stockton Street
On Washington Square
San Francisco, CA 94133
415-986-3414
Ali Ryerson Flute Camp
Ali Ryerson - flutes
Mark Levine - piano
John Wiitala - bass
Akira Tana - drums
July 3 Concert: Ali Ryerson QuartetHidden Valley Music Seminars
P.O. Box 116
Carmel Valley, CA 93924
Phone: 831-659-3115
Fax: 831-659-7442
E-mail: hvms@aol.comJULY 2009
Ali Ryerson Flute Camp
Ali Ryerson - flutes
Mark Levine - piano
John Wiitala - bass
Akira Tana - drums
July 3 Concert: Ali Ryerson QuartetHidden Valley Music Seminars
P.O. Box 116
Carmel Valley, CA 93924
Phone: 831-659-3115
Fax: 831-659-7442
E-mail: hvms@aol.com
8
Mimi Fox Quartet
6:30 - 8:30pm
Jazz On the Plazz
2006 Free Summer Jazz Series
Los Gatos Town Plaza
10
Bob Kenmotsu Quartet
John Wiitala - bass
Adam Schulman - piano6 - 8pm
Benefit for Tsukimikal
La Pena Cultural Center
3105 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94705
510-849-2568
11
Early Bird: An Intro to Jazz for Kids Featuring Jim Nadel and Friends
Jim Nadel - alto sax/mc
Jeff Sanford - clarinet/flute
Regina Carter - violin
Fred Harris - piano
Seward McCain - bass
Akira Tana - drumsKids 1-7, 10 am
Kids 8-12, 11:15 am
Stanford Jazz Workshop
Dinkelspiel Auditorium
Stanford University
Free Admission
11
Regina Carter Quintet
Jeff Sanford - clarinet/flute
Regina Carter - violin
Fred Harris - piano
Seward McCain - bass
Akira Tana - drums8 pm
Dinkelspiel Auditorium
12
Everything You Wanted to Know About Jazz (But Were Afraid to Ask)
Jim Nadel - alto saxophone
Dayna Stephens - tenor saxophone
Erik Jekabsen - trumpet
Glen Pearson - piano
Ruth Davies - bass
Akira Tana - drums2:30 pm
Dinkelspiel Auditorium
FREE
30
Maria Volonte Tango Jazz Ensemble
Maria Volonte_vocals and guitar
Murray Low - piano
John Wiitala - acoustic bass
Lali Mejia - percussion
Akira Tana - drums
Seth Asarnow - bandoneon7 pm
House Concert
Aptos, CAAUGUST 2009
1
Afro Solo's Jazz in the Gardens
Frank Jackson Trio
Frank Jackson - piano/vocal
Al Obidinski - bass
Akira Tana - drums
Also featured are Nicholas Beard and Raja Rahim1 - 4pm
Info: http://afrosolo.org/home.php
Esplanade
Yerba Buena Gardens
San Francisco, Ca
3 - 7
Peace Festival/Augburg Germany
Wolfgang Lackershmid-vibes
Gilda Razani - saxophone
Trilok gurtu - Percussion
Akira Tana - drums
Roy Assaf - piano
John Lee - bass
Ronnel Bey - vocalInfo: kultramt.augsburg.de
Tel: 821.324.3261
9 - 15
Brubeck Institute Jazz Colony
Faculty Concert: Aug 14
Andrew Speight - alto saxophone
Steve Davis - trombone
Ray Drummond - bass
Akira Tana - drums
Madeline Eastman - voice
Bart Marantz - trumpet
Steve Homan - guitar & theory
Glenn Zaleski - piano (vocalists) & theory
Rick Lotter - drums (vocalists)
Zach Brown - bass (vocalists)
Chad Lefkowitz-Brown - tenor saxMore Info: brubeckinstitute.org
University of Pacific
Stockton, California
16
Mario Guaneri Quartet
Mario Guaneri - trumpet
John Wiitala - bass
Randy Vincent - guitar
Akira Tana - drums7:00pm
Cafe Divine
1600 Stockton Street on Washington Square
San Francisco, CA 94133
Tel 415.986.3414
20
Rhoda Scott
Rhoda Scott - Hammond B-3
Akira Tana - drums7pm
Theatre on San Pedro Square
San Jose California
22
Jazz Masters Series at the MVCPA
Jimmy Bruno/Mimi Fox Group/Rick Vandivier Group7:30pm
Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
500 Castro St.
Mountain View, CA
23
Rhoda Scott Trio
Rhoda Scott - Hammond B-3
Akira Tana - drums
Guitar - TBD4pm
Live Recording
Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society
Miramar Beach, CA
28 - 29
Recording session:
Stars Project/Vega Records
Dena DeRose - piano/vocal
Bennie Green - piano
Dominick Farinacci - trumpet
Ray Drummond - bass
Akira Tana - drumsFantasy Studios
Berkeley, CASEPTEMBER 2009
10
Akira Tana's Sound Circle
Akira Tana - drums
Barry Finnerty - guitar
Kai Eckhardt - elec bass12:30 - 1:30pm
Yerba Buena Garden Festival
San Francisco, California
Free!
13
Mario Guaneri Quartet
Mario Guaneri - trumpet
John Wiitala - bass
Randy Vincent - guitar7:30pm
Cafe Divine
1600 Stockton Street on Washington Square
San Francisco, CA 94133
Tel 415.986.3414
17
Post golf tourney music / Monterey Jazz Festival
Akira Tana - drums
Mark Levine - piano
Dan robbins - bass
Scheduled to sit in:
Bobby Hutcherson - vibes
Joe Lovano - saxApprox 1pm
Spanish Bay Golf Resort
Carmel, CA
Ed Reed Group
Ed Reed - vocal
Randy Porter - piano
Robb Fisher - bass
akira Tana - drums8 & 10pm
Marian's Jazz Room
Engestrasse 54
3012 Bern, Switzerland
+41 31 309 61 11NOVEMBER 2009
1
Mario Guaneri Quartet
Mario Guaneri - trumpet
John Wiitala - bass
Steve Erquiagua - guitar6:30pm
The Sleeping Lady
Fairfax, CA
9
Mimi Fox Trio
Mimi Fox - guitar
Akira Tana - drums
Chris Enghauser - bass8pm
Port Charlotte Jazz Society
Cultural Center Theater
2280 Aaron Street
Port Charlotte, Florida
(941) 625-4175
Mimi Fox Trio
Mimi Fox - guitar
Chris Enghauser - bass
Akira Tana - drums8pm
Side Door Jazz Club at the Paladium Theatre
253 5TH Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
15
Mario Guaneri Quartet
Mario Guaneri - trumpet
John Wiitala - bass
Randy Vincent - guitar
Akira Tana - drums6:30pm
The Sleeping Lady
Fairfax, CA
Modesto Brisenio Quartet
Modesto Brisenio - trumpet/flugelhorn
Akira Tana - drums
Matthew Clard - piano
Michael Zisman - bassD'Vine Jazz & Wine
775 Cochrane Rd
Morgan Hill, CA 95037-8115
(408) 779-7755DECEMBER 2009
5
Piano Summit III: The Richness and Beauty of Modern Jazz Piano
w/Taylor Eigsti, Denny Zeitlin, Susan Muscarella & Larry Vuckovich
Peter Barshay - bass
Akira Tana - drums7:30pm
Rothrock Performance Hall
Woodside Priory School
302 Portola Rd.
Portola Valley, CA
Tickets are: $30 general admission
$25 PAJA members (limit of 2 per member)
$10 student
Available by cash or check at the door.
For more information: 650-345-9543
E-mail Harvey Mittler at:
harvey.mittler@myastound.ne
6
Mario Guaneri Quartet
Mario Guaneri - Trumpet
John Wiitala - bass
Randy Vincent - guitar
Akira Tana - drums6:30pm
Sleeping Lady
Fairfax, CA
12
Ken Berman Trio
Ken Berman - piano
Kai Eckhardt - elec bass
Akira Tana - drums1pm
Concourse Exhibition Center
8th and Brannan Streets
San Francicsco, CA
13
Mario Guaneri Quartet
Mario Guaneri - Trumpet
John Wiitala - bass
Randy Vincent - guitarCafe Divine
1600 Stockton Street on Washington Square
San Francisco, CA 94133
Tel 415.986.3414
20
Mario Guaneri Quartet
Mario Guaneri - Trumpet
John Wiitala - bass
Randy Vincent - guitar
Akira Tana - drums6:30p
Sleeping Lady
Fairfax, CA
21
Larry Vuckovich and the Blue Balkan Ensemble
Larry Vuckovich - piano
Tommy Kesecker - vibes/marimba
Eric Golub - violin
Vince Delgado - percussion
MIchael Zisman - bass
Akira Tana - drums8pm
Yohsi's SF
1330 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, CA 94115-4113
(415) 655-5600
27
Mario Guaneri Quartet
Mario Guaneri - Trumpet
John Wiitala - bass
Randy Vincent - guitarCafe Divine
1600 Stockton Street on Washington Square
San Francisco, CA 94133
Tel 415.986.3414MARCH 2010
12-13
Ana Mandara Trio
Peter Horvath - piano
Gary Brown - bass
Akira Tana - drums7-10:30pm
Ana Mandara Restaurant
891 Beach Street
San Francisco, CA 94109-1102
(415) 771-6800
14
Mario Guaneri Quartet
Mario Guaneri - trumpet
John Wiitala - bass
Randy Vincent - guitar7-9pm
Cafe Divine
1600 Stockton Street on Washington Square
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 986-3414
21
Mario Guaneri Quartet
Mario Guaneri - trumpet
John Wiitala - bass
Randy Vincent - guitar6:30pm
The Sleeping Lady
23 Broadway
Fairfax, CA 94930
(415) 485-1182MAY 2010
1-2
The Trio: The Lewis Nash Trio: Leader/drummer Lewis Nash, pianist Renee Rosnes, and bassist Peter Washington
Pianists: Shelly Berg (Saturday sessions), Tamir Hendelman (Sunday sessions), Gerald Clayton, and Mike Kocour*
Bassists: Jon Burr, John Clayton, and John Sims*
Drummers: Akira Tana, Bobby Breaux, and John Lewis*
Guitarists: Bruce Forman (The "Guest Of Honor" at the 2010 party)
Trumpeters: Byron Stripling and Gilbert Castellanos
Flugelhorn: Dmitri Matheny*
Trombone: Wycliffe Gordon and Bill Watrous
The Arizona State University Sun Devil Jazz Septette*
Sax: Houston Person, Mark Colby
Sunday morning starts with The Young Sounds Of Arizona, Arizona’s premier youth big bandg band
( * only on Sunday session)Paradise Valley Jazz Party
Venue:
Embassy Suites Hotel
Phoenix, AZ
For tickets & seating, contact:
Don Z. Miller
6014 N. Nauni Valley Dr., Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Phone: 480-948-7993. Fax: 480-991-5732.
or you can e-mail the Paradise Valley Jazz Party office.
6,7
Ana Mandara Trio
Peter Horovath - piano
Gary Brown - bass7-10:30pm
Ana Mandara
891 Beach Street
San Francisco, CA 94109-1102
(415) 771-6800
7
Dave Prieto Trio
12:30-1:30pm
Stanford Hospital Lunchtime Series
Stanford, CA
8
Mark Levine Trio
Piedmont Piano Concert Series
Piedmont Piano Co.
4382 Piedmont Ave, Oakland
(510) 652-1222
9
Mario Guaneri Quartet
Mario Guaneri - Trp
John Wiitala - bass
Randy Vincent - guitarCafe Divine
1600 Stockton Street on Washington Square
San Francisco, CA 94133
Tel 415.986.3414
11
The Michael Wolff Quartet:
Barry Finnerty - guitar
Aaron Germain - bass
Akira Tana - drums8pm
Yoshi's
1330 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
Cost: $16.00
16
Kristen Strom Quartet
4pm
Studio Pink House
14577 Big Basin Way, Saratoga,CA
Contact: studio.pinkhouse@gmail.com
23
Palo Alto Jazz Alliance
The music of Gerry Mulligan
w. Gary Smulyan - baritone sax
Ron Stout - Trumpet
Michael Zisman - Bass3pm
Canada College
Redwood City, CA
23
Mario Guaneri Quartet
John Wiitala - bass
Randy Vincent - guitar7pm
Cafe Divine
1600 Stockton Street on Washington Square
San Francisco, CA 94133
Tel 415.986.3414JUNE 2010
3
Frank Jackson Trio
Frank Jackson-piano
Al Obindinski-bass
Akira Tana-dms12:30-1:30pm
Yerba Buena Gardens
San Francisco, CA
Free!
3
John Handy Group
John Handy-alto sax
Kenny Washington-vocals
John Capalondo-trumpet
Akira Tana-drums
Dave Matthews-piano
Marcus Shelby-bass8 & 10pm
Yoshi's at Jack London Square
Oakland, CA
5
Jamie Davis and the Fred Berry All Star Jazz Orchestra
Self Help For The Elderly Longevity Gala Benefit
Event 6-10:30pm
Hyatt Regency Burlingame Ballroom
6
Mario Guaneri Quartet
Mario Guaneri, Trp
John Wiitala, bass
Randy Vincent, guitar6:30pm
Sleeping Lady
Fairfax, CA
9
Robb Fisher Quartet
Kenny Washington-vocals
Robb Fisher-bass
Brad Beuthe-guitar
Akira Tana-Drums1:30pm
Spring Hill Elementary School
Lafayette, Ca
11
Akira Tana Trio
Randy Vincent-guitar
Peter Barshay-bass7-10 pm
The Plaza Bistro
420 First Street
East Sonoma, CA 95476
No Cover - 2 drink min
13
Mario Guaneri Quartet
Mario Guaneri, Trp
John Wiitala, bass
Randy Vincent, guitarCafe Divine
1600 Stockton Street on Washington Square
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415)986-3414
15
Mimi Fox Trio
DVD Release Party
Akira Tana-drums
Bill Douglass-bass8pm
Yoshi's at Jack London Square
Oakland, Ca
18
Ana Mandara Trio
Peter Horvath-piano
Gary brown-bass
Akira Tana-drums7-10:30pm
Ana Mandara
891 Beach Street
San Francisco, CA 94109-1102
(415) 771-6800
20
Larry Vuckovich/Frank Jackson
Al Obidinski-bass
Noel Jewkes-sax
Akira Tana-drums4pm
Bach Dancing and Dynamie Society
307-11 Mirada Road
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 726-4143
25-26
Ana Mandara Trio
Peter Horvath-piano
Gary brown-bass
Akira Tana-drums7-10:30pm
Ana Mandara
891 Beach Street
San Francisco, CA 94109-1102
(415) 771-6800
27
Larry Vuckovich Ensemble
w. Kenny Washington-vocals
Al Obidinski-bass
Akira tana-drums
Noel Jewkes-reeds
Jim Rothermel-reeds
Hector Lugo-congas/perc
John Worley-trumpet
Danny Armstrong-trombone
Fil Lorenz-Baritone Sax1pm
Filoli Gardens
Redwood City, CA
28-30
Ali Ryerson Flute Camp
Ali Ryerson-flutes
Mark Levine-piano
John Wiitala-bass
Akira Tana-drumsHidden Valley Music Seminars
P.O. Box 116
Carmel Valley, CA 93924
Phone: (831) 659-3115
Fax: (831) 659-7442
e-mail: hvms@aol.comJULY 2010
1-2
Ali Ryerson Flute Camp
Ali Ryerson-flutes
Mark Levine-piano
John Wiitala-bass
Akira Tana-drumsHidden Valley Music Seminars
P.O. Box 116
Carmel Valley, CA 93924
Phone: (831) 659-3115
Fax: (831) 659-7442
e-mail: hvms@aol.com
2
Ali Ryerson Quartet
Ali Ryerson-flutes
Mark Levine-piano
John Wiitala-bass
Akira Tana-drumsHidden Valley Music Seminars
P.O. Box 116
Carmel Valley, CA 93924
Phone: (831) 659-3115
Fax: (831) 659-7442
e-mail: hvms@aol.com
13
Larry Vucovich Group
featuring: Noel Jewkes, Pete Yellin, Buca Necak, Akira Tana,
Sanna Craig, Valeriana Quevedo, Kenny Washington, Frank Jackson.Free Outdoor Concert
6 - 8:30pm
Sonoma Valley Plaza
17
SF Jazz Outreach Program
for High school musicians
with Wayne Wallace, Akira Tana, Cory Combs10am-2pm
Oakland Tech High School
Oakland, CA
www.sfjazz.org
17
Steve Abrams Trio
8:30-11:30pm
His Lordships
199 Seawall Drive
Berkeley, CA 94710-1610
(510) 843-2733
18
Randy Vincent quartet
Tyler Blanton, vibes
Chris Amberger, bass
Akira Tana, drums3-6pm
SUMMER HOUSE CONCERT – JAZZ ON THE LAWN!
A reception to meet the artists will be held at 3pm with their performance beginning at 3:30pm
777 San Antonio Road
Petaluma
$20
More Info: john@johnkalleen.com
20
Larry Vuckovich Trio
Private perfomance
San Francisco, CA
21
Larry Vuckovich Trio
Private perfomance
San Francisco, CA
23
Larry Vuckovich Trio
Private perfomance
San Francisco, CA
24
Steve Abrams Trio
8:30-11:30pm
His Lordships
199 Seawall Drive
Berkeley, CA 94710-1610
(510) 843-2733
25
Mario Guaneri Quartet
Mario Guaneri, Trp
John Wiitala, bass
Randy Vincent, guitarCafe Divine
1600 Stockton Street on Washington Square
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415)986-3414
26
Dena DeRose Trio
Peter Barshay, bass
Akira Tana, drums
plus special guests7pm
Campbell Recital Hall
Stanford University
Stanford, CA
stanfordjazz.org
27
Junior Mance Trio
Michael Zisman, bass
Akira Tana, drums7pm
Campbell Recital Hall
Stanford University
Stanford, CA
stanfordjazz.org
28
Akira Tana's Sound Circle
Akira Tana-drums
Peter Barshay-bass
Michael Wolff-piano
Dayna Stephens-sax (tentative)Stanford Hospital
Stanford, CA
12:30-1:30pmAUGUST 2010
1
Mario Guaneri Quartet
Mario Guaneri, Trp
John Wiitala, bass
Erik Jacobsen-trp6:30pm
Sleeping Lady
Faifax, CA
2
Michael Wollf Trio
w. Peter Barshay
Akira Tana8pm
Piedmont Piano Co.
1728 San Pablo Avenue
Oakland, CA
(510) 547-8188
3-4
Recording Session
w. Dave Matthew
Joe Cohen
Michael ZismanRay Obiedo's Studio
5
Ana Mandara Trio
Peter Horvath-piano
Robb Fisher-bass
Akira Tana-drums7-10:30pm
Ana Mandara
891 Beach Street
San Francisco, CA 94109-1102
(415) 771-6800
6
Ana Mandara Trio
w.Brad Beuthe
Perry Thorsell7-10:30pm
Ana Mandara
891 Beach Street
San Francisco, CA 94109-1102
(415) 771-6800
7
Pat Dana Trio
w. Brad Buenz6:30-10pm
Viva
15970 Los Gatos Boulevard
Los Gatos, CA 95032-3424
(408) 356-4902
8
Ken Berman Trio
w. Kai Eckhardt4pm
Bach Dynamite and Dancing Society
307-11 Mirada Road
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 726-4143
12, 13
Ana Mandara Trio
Peter Horvath-piano
Gary Brown-bass
Akira Tana-drums7-10:30pm
Ana Mandara
891 Beach Street
San Francisco, CA 94109-1102
(415) 771-6800
14
Mel Martin Quartet
Art Khu - piano
John Schifflet - bass
Akira Tana - drums8:30-11:30PM
The San Jose Fairmount
170 South Market Street
San Jose, CA 95113
TOLL FREE: 1(866) 540-4493
TEL: (408) 998-1900
15
John Handy Group
12 noon
Main Stage
San Jose Jazz Festival
San Jose, CA.
16
Recording
Dana Land Group
Scotty Barhnart-trp
Chris Amberger-bass
and othersSan Rafael
17
Dana Land
Scotty Barhnart-trp
Chris Amberger-bass
and othersLive Recording of Benefit Concert!
Doors open at 7pm. Concert at 7:30pm.
Ramekins Event Center, 450 W. Spain St.
Sonoma CA 95476
Price: $30. includes a 'Taste of Ramekins'
www.sonomavalleyjazzsociety.org
All proceeds will benefit Sonoma Community Center's music programs incl. the Teen Jazz Camp.
20
Dena Derose Trio
Peter BarshayThe Napa Valley Parlor Jazz Series
Napa Valley, CA
21
Ana Mandara Trio
Peter Horvath-piano
Gary Brown-bass
Akira Tana-drums7-10:30pm
Ana Mandara
891 Beach Street
San Francisco, CA 94109-1102
(415) 771-6800
22
Dena Derose Trio
Peter Barshay, bass
Akira Tana, drums4pm
Piedmont Piano Co.
1728 San Pablo Avenue
Oakland, CA
(510) 547-8188
22
Mario Guaneri Quartet
Mario Guaneri, Trp
John Wiitala, bass
Randy Vincent, guitarCafe Divine
1600 Stockton Street on Washington Square
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415)986-3414
25
Dena DeRose @ the Sunset Summer Jazz Series (LA) with special guest Dan Barrett
Newport Beach Marriott Hotel in the Rose Garden
Newport Beach, CA
www.newportbeachjazzparty.com
27
Dena DeRose Trio
The Radisson LA Westside Jazz Concert Series
Radisson LA
Culver City, CA
28
Larry Vuckovich Trio
w. Jackie Ryan, vocalsBenbow Inn
Garberville, CA.SEPTEMBER 2010
2-4
Ana Mandara Trio
Peter Horvath-piano
John Wiitala-bass
Akira Tana-drums7-10:30pm
Ana Mandara
891 Beach Street
San Francisco, CA 94109-1102
(415) 771-6800
5
CD Release Party:
"Tell Your Story" In dedication to Omar Clay
Mario Guaneri Quartet
Mario Guaneri, Trp
John Wiitala, bass
Erik Jacobsen-trp7pm
Sleeping Lady
Faifax, CA
7
CD Release Party:
"Tell Your Story" In dedication to Omar Clay
Mario Guaneri Quartet
Mario Guaneri, Trp
John Wiitala, bass
Randy Vincent, guitarCafe Divine
1600 Stockton Street on Washington Square
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415)986-3414
11
Recording Session For Vega Records
w. Arturo Sandoval, Peter Horvath, Gary Brown, Ricardo Peixoto,
vocalists: Claudia Villela, Maria Volonte, Sandy Cressman, Carla Helmbrecht, Claudio Amaral SilvaFantasy Studios. Closed Session
12
Mario Guaneri Quartet
Mario Guaneri, Trp
John Wiitala, bass
Randy Vincent, guitar1:40pm
SFFCM Chamber Music Day
San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Email for info
14-16
Recording Session For Vega Records
w. Peter Horvath, Gary Brown, Ricardo Peixoto,
vocalists: Claudia Villela, Maria Volonte, Sandy Cressman, Carla Helmbrecht, Claudio Amaral SilvaFantasy Studios. Closed Session
16-18
Ana Mandara Trio
Peter Horvath-piano
Gary Brown-bass
Akira Tana-drums7-10:30pm
Ana Mandara
891 Beach Street
San Francisco, CA 94109-1102
(415) 771-6800
20
Ken Berman Trio
Ken Berman, Piano
Kai Eckhardt, electric bass
Akira Tana, drums8pm
Yoshi's
Jack London Square
Oakland, CA
24
The Sanville Institute presents
The Elise S. Blumenfeld Scholarship Fundraiser with Renowned Jazz Pianist
Michael Wolff (Lise's son) w/ Peter Barshay, bass; Akira Tana, drums; Bob Johnson, sax
with delicious food and drinks catered by Picante.6:30pm food served
8pm music - one set
Jazz School
2087 Addison Street
Berkeley, CA 94704-1103
(510) 845-5373
25
Frank Jackson Trio
Al Obidinski, bass8pm
Jazz School
2087 Addison Street
Berkeley, CA 94704-1103
(510) 845-5373
26
Hafez Modirzadeh-reeds
John Wiitala-bass
Akira Tana-drums/percussion4pm
Studio Pink House
Saratoga, CA
26
TBD (Trumpet bass drums)
Mario Guaneri, Trp
John Wiitala, bass
Erik Jakobsen, trp7:30pm
Cafe Divine
1600 Stockton Street on Washington Square
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415)986-3414OCTOBER 2010
5
Mimi Fox Trio
w. Harvie S8pm
Jazz Standard
116 East 27th Street
New York, 10016
(212) 576-2232
6
Mimi Fox Trio
w. Harvie SJanet Weis Cabaret Jazz Series
Lewisburg, PA
7
Gregory Ryan Trio
6-10pm
Hillstone
E 54 St and 3rd Ave
New York, NY
13
Ken Berman Trio
12-1pm
Heinz Hall
UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
15
Ana Mandara Trio
Peter Horvath-piano
Gary Brown-bass
Akira Tana-drums7-10:30pm
Ana Mandara
891 Beach Street
San Francisco, CA 94109-1102
(415) 771-6800
18
Gregory Ryan Trio
6-10pm
Hillstone
E 54 St and 3rd Ave
New York, NY
21
Gregory Ryan Trio
6-10pm
Hillstone
E 54 St and 3rd Ave
New York, NY
23
Jack Wilkins Trio
w. Harvie S7.30pm-12.30am
The Bar Next Door
129 MacDougal St
New York, NY
(212) 529-5945
24
Ed Reed Group
w. Randy Porter
Robb Fisher
Anton Schwartz4pm
Piedmont Piano Co.
Shattuck Avenue
Oakland, CA
(510) 547-8188
24
TBD (Trumpets, Bass, Drums)
Mario Guaneri, Trp
Erik Jakobsen, Trp
John Wiitala, bass7:30pm
Cafe Divine
1600 Stockton Street on Washington Square
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415)986-3414
25-26
Recording w. Ed Reed Group
Born to Be BlueClosed Session
Annex Studios
Menlo Park, CA
26
Larry Goldings Quartet
w. Harry Allen
Michael Zisman8pm
Yoshi's San Francisco
1330 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
28-30
Ana Mandara Trio
Peter Horvath-piano
Gary Brown-bass
Akira Tana-drums7-10:30pm
Ana Mandara
891 Beach Street
San Francisco, CA 94109-1102
(415) 771-6800NOVEMBER 2010
5
Pat Dana Trio
Ben Wanicur, Bass7-11p
Viva
15970 Los Gatos Blvd
Los Gatos, CA
6
Sheryl Bailey Trio
Michael Zisman, bass
Sheryl Bailey, guitar7:30p
Ernie Shelton's House Concerts
625 Sexton Road, Sebastopol
concert@sonic.net or 829-6718 (#2)
7
Mario Guaneri Quartet
Mario Guaneri, trumpet
John Wiitala, bass
Erik Jacobsen-trumpet6:30p
Sleeping Lady
23 Broadway
Fairfax, CA 94930
19
Clinic at College of San Mateo High School
Jazz Festival partially sponsored by Yamaha Drums,
Bosphorus Cymbals, and Vic Firth SticksCSM
1700 West Hillsdale Blvd
San Mateo, CA 94402
19
Ana Mandara Trio
7-10:30p
Ana Mandara
891 Beach Street
San Francisco, CA 94109-1102
(415) 771-6800
20
Ana Mandara Trio
7-10:30p
Ana Mandara
891 Beach Street
San Francisco, CA 94109-1102
(415) 771-6800
27
Harold Fethe (guitar) Trio
Perry Thorsell, bassHedley club
Hotel De Anza
233 West Santa Clara Street
San Jose, CA 95110
(408) 286-1000
30
Modesto Brisenio Qt
7:30-10:30pm
Flames Restaurant
1547 Meridian Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125DECEMBER 2010
1
Dave Eshleman Quintet
4:00 to 5:30pm
CSU East Bay Contra Costa Campus
1
Frank Jackson Group
85th Birthday Celebration
8pm
Yoshi's
Jack London Square
Oakland, CA
2
Ana Mandara Trio
7-10:30pm
Ana Mandara
891 Beach Street
San Francisco, CA 94109-1102
(415) 771-6800
4
Ana Mandara Trio
7-10:30pm
Ana Mandara
891 Beach Street
San Francisco, CA 94109-1102
(415) 771-6800
5
Mario Guaneri Quartet
6:30-10pm
Sleeping Lady
23 Broadway
Fairfax, CA 94930
10
Andrew Speight Qt
San Francisco, CA
Private
11
Pat Dana Trio
6:30pm
Viva
15970 Los Gatos Blvd
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 356-4902
20
CSM Big Band
7-9pm
Oak City Bar and Grill
Menlo Park, CAFEBRUARY 2011
3
Ana Mandara Trio
Gary Brown- bass
Peter Horvath-piano
Akira Tana-drums7-10:30pm
Ana Mandara
891 Beach Street
San Francisco, CA 94109-1102
(415) 771-6800
4
TBD Quartet
Mario Guarneri and Erik Jekabson - trumpets
Akira Tana - drums
John Wiitala bass8pm
World Premiere of "Sound Collage for tbd" by Erik Jekabson
commissioned by Musical Enterprises
THIS EVENT IS FREE
The Salon of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music
50 Oak St.
San Francisco, CA
6
Mario Guaneri Quartet
Mario Guaneri, Trp
John Wiitala, bass
Randy Vincent, guitar
Akira Tana, drums6:30pm
Sleeping Lady
23 Broadway
Fairfax, CA 94930
12
Akira Tana and Sound Circle
Calvin Keys-guitar
Brian Ho- Organ8:30-11:30pm
Oak City Bar and Grill
1029 El Camino Real
Menlo Park, CA 94025-4305
(650) 321-6882
13
Tessa Souter Group
Tessa Souter-vocals
John Stowell-guitar
Dan Robbins-bass
Akira Tana-drums4pm
Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society
Miramar Beach, CA
17
Jazz Clinic
10am-2pm
UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
17-19
Ana Mandara Trio
Gary Brown- bass
Peter Horvath-piano
Akira Tana-drums7-10:30pm
Ana Mandara
891 Beach Street
San Francisco, CA 94109-1102
(415) 771-6800
20
TBD Quartet
Mario Guarneri and Erik Jekabson - trumpets
Akira Tana - drums
John Wiitala - bassCafe Divine
1600 Stockton Street on Washington Square
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415)986-3414
23
Mario Guaneri Quartet
Mario Guaneri, Trp
John Wiitala, bass
Randy Vincent, guitar
Akira Tana,dms1:30pm
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA
23
Mario Guaneri Quartet And TBD Quartet
Mario Guaneri, trp
Erik Jakabson-trp
John Wiitala, bass
Randy Vincent, guitar
Akira Tana, drmsEVENING
Venue TBA
Healdsburg, CA
25-26
Michael Wolff Trio
Ugonna Okegwo-bass
Akira Tana-drms9pm-2am
Knickerbocker Bar and Grill
33 University Place
New York, NY
27
Jack Wilkins Trio
6:30-8:30pm
Bernard's
20 West Lane / Route 35
Ridgefield, CT 06877
203-438-8282.
$15 admissionMARCH 2011
1
Jack Wilkins Trio
w Harvie S, bass
Akira Tana, drums8pm
Bella Luna
W 88th St and Columbus Ave,
New York, NY
6
Mario Guaneri Quartet
6:30-10pm
Sleeping Lady
23 Broadway
Fairfax, CA 94930
12
Denise Donatelli
w. Joe Gilman, piano
Randy Vincent, guitar
John Wiitala, bass
Akira Tana, drumsSan Jose Jazz Winter Fest
Trinity Cathedral
81 North 2nd Street
San Jose, CA
(MAP)
20
Jazzschool Jam for Japan
Featuring: Peter Barshay, John R Burr, Matt Clark, Mimi Fox, Aaron Germain, Erik Jekabson, Bob Kenmotsu, Akira Tana, Michael Zilber7:30-10pm
The Jazzschool
2087 Addison Street
Berkeley, CA
24-26
Ana Mandara Trio
7-10:30pm
Ana Mandara
891 Beach Street
San Francisco, CA 94109-1102
(415) 771-6800
27
TBD Quartet
Mario Guarneri & Erik Jekabson - trumpets
John Wiitala - bass
Akira Tana - drums7pm
Cafe Divine
1600 Stockton Street on Washington Square
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415)986-3414
31
Ana Mandara Trio
7-10:30pm
Ana Mandara
891 Beach Street
San Francisco, CA 94109-1102
(415) 771-6800APRIL 2011
1
Ana Mandara Trio
7-10:30pm
Ana Mandara
891 Beach Street
San Francisco, CA 94109-1102
(415) 771-6800
2
Pat Dana Trio
6:30pm
Viva
15970 Los Gatos Boulevard
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 356-4902
3
Mario Guaneri Quartet
Mario Guaneri, Trp
John Wiitala, bass
Randy Vincent, guitar6:30pm
Sleeping Lady
23 Broadway
Fairfax, CA 94930
4-5
Recording
with Terry DisleyWhat's for Lunch Recording Studios
El Cerrito, CA
9
Kai Leavitt-Lee Trio
3-5pm
Forrestville, CA
10
Musician's Tribute To Allen Smith
Featuring the Rudy Salvini Big Band and several all-star combos backing up the Bay Area's great singers and instrumentalists. In alphabetical order:
Vocalists: Jamie Davis, Noah Griffin, Frank Jackson, Kim Nalley, Denise Perrier, Jackie Ryan, Lavay Smith, Paula West, Wesla Whitfield, Pat Yankee
Trumpet: Fred Berry, Frank Fisher, Rolf Johnson, Mike Olmos, Bill Ortiz, Rudy Salvini, Bill Theurer, James Tinsely, John Worley
Trombone: Danny Armstrong, Chuck Bennett, Van Hughes, Neil Van Valkenburgh, Rick Walsh, Marty Wehner
Saxophone: Jules Broussard, John Handy, Tom Hart, Noel Jewkes, Mel Martin, Alex Murzyn, Scott Petersen, Jane Pettigill, Ted Thiele, Howard Wiley
Piano: Larry Dunlap, Mike Greensill, Tammy Hall, Dave Mathews, John Price, Chris Siebert,Larry Vuckovich
Guitar: Eddie Duran
Bass: Ron Belcher, Jeff Chambers, Nat Johnson, Al Obidinski, Dean Reilly, Mike Zisman
Drums: Benny Barth, Kent Bryson, Tom Duckworth, Harold Jones, Sly Randolph, Akira Tana2-4pm
Yoshi's, San Francisco
1330 Fillmore Street @ Eddy
San Francisco, CA 94115
Tel: 415-655-5600
10
Susan Muscarella Quartet
w. Mike Zilber-saxes
Robb Fisher-bass4:30pm
Jazzschool
2087 Addison Street
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 845-5373
14
Barbara Dennerlein Trio
Barbara Dennerlein - Hammond B-3
Barry Finnerty - guitar
Akira Tana - drums7pm
Kummbwa Jazz Center
320 Cedar St.
Santa Cruz, CA
831-427-2227
15
Barbara Dennerlein Trio
Barbara Dennerlein - Hammond B-3
Barry Finnerty - guitar
Akira Tana - drums
and
Lonnie Smith Trio8pm
SF Jazz
Herbst Theatre
San Francisco, CA
23
Robb Fisher Trio
w. Matt Clark-piano7:30pm
Hotel Healdsburg Fireside Lounge
25 Matheson Street
Healdsburg, CA
707 431-2800
24
TBD Group
Mario Guaneri, trp
Erik Jakobsen, trp
John Wiitala, bassCafe Divine
1600 Stockton Street on Washington Square
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415)986-3414
27
Akira Tana and Sound Circle
12:30-1:30pm
Stanford Hospital Lunchtime Concert Series
Stanford, CA
Free
30
TBD Group
Mario Guaneri, trp
Erik Jakobsen, trp
John Wiitala, bass8pm
Jazzschool
2087 Addison Street
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 845-5373MAY 2011
1
Mario Guaneri Quartet
Mario Guaneri, Trp
John Wiitala, bass
Randy Vincent, guitar6:30pm
Sleeping Lady
23 Broadway
Fairfax, CA 94930
7
Eddie Mendenhall Qt
Eddie Mendenhll-piano
Mark Sherman-vibes
John Shifflet-bass
Akira Tana-drumsCD Release party - "Cosine meets Tangent"
7pm
Hyatt Regency
Monterey, CA
10
Modesto Brisenio Quintet
Modesto Brisenio-trp
Andrew Speight-alto
Matt Clark-pno
Michael Zisman-bass
Akira Tana-drums7:30pm
3 Flames
1547 Meridian Ave./Hamilton
San Jose, CA
409-269 3133
11
Stanford Jazz Orchestra
featuring guest artists:
Sal Cracchiolo-Trumpet
Akira Tana-drums
Members of the SJO8pm
Dinkelspeil Auditorium
Stanford University
Stanford, CA
13
Jack Wilkins Trio
w. Harvie S-bass
Akira Tana-drumsSets at 7:30, 9:30, 11:30pm
129 MacDougal Street
New York, NY 10012
(212) 529-5945
21
Jim Witzel Trio
Jim Witzel-guitar
Will Blades-keyboard
Akira Tana-drums6:30-10pm
Pampas
529 Alma St
Palo Alto, CA
650-327-1323
26
Ana Mandara Trio
Peter Horvath-piano
Gary Brown-bass
Akira Tana-drums7-10:30pm
Ana Mandara
891 Beach Street
San Francisco, CA 94109-1102
(415) 771-6800
28
Ana Mandara Trio
Peter Horvath-piano
Gary Brown-bass
Akira Tana-drums7-10:30pm
Ana Mandara
891 Beach Street
San Francisco, CA 94109-1102
(415) 771-6800
29
TBD Group
Mario Guaneri, trp
Erik Jakobsen, trp
John Wiitala, bassCafe Divine
1600 Stockton Street on Washington Square
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415)986-3414JUNE 2011
4
Ana Mandara Trio
7 - 10:30pm
Ana Mandara
891 Beach Street
San Francisco, CA 94109-1102
(415) 771-6800
5
Mario Guaneri Quartet
Mario Guaneri - trumpet
Robb Fisher - bass
Randy Vincent - guitar7pm
Sleeping Lady
Fairfax, CA
7
Robb Fisher Group
1:30pm
Springhill Elementary School
Lafayette, Ca
8
Jazz at the 793 Club Presents a Jazz House Concert
Rob Schneiderman - piano
Akira Tana - drums
Robb Fisher - bass7:30pm
Susan and Jeff Brand's house
793 Cragmont
Berkeley, CA 94708
A $25 donation is requested.
9
Ken Berman Trio
Palo Alto, CA
Private
17
Ed Reed Group
Nikko Hotel
Private
18
SF Jazz Educational Outreach
Rebeca Mauleon
Paul Contos10am
more info: www.sfjazz.org
Oakland Tech HS
Oakland CA
18
w Pat Dana Trio
6:30pm
Viva
15970 Los Gatos Boulevard
Los Gatos, CA
(408) 356-4902
24
Ana Mandara Trio
7 - 10:30pm
Ana Mandara
891 Beach Street
San Francisco, CA 94109-1102
(415) 771-6800
25
Jazz For Kids
Stanford Jazz Workshop10am
Dinkelspiel Auditorium
Stanford University
Ali Ryerson Flute Masterclass
w. Mark Levine - piano
John Wiitala - bassConcert: July 1, 7:30pm
Hidden Valley Conference Center
88 West Carmel Valley Road
Carmel Valley
(831) 659-3115JULY 2011
3
Terry Disley Group
Gary Brown, bass
Marqhino Brazil, perc
Akira Tana, drums4pm
Bach Dynamite Dancing Society
Miramar Beach, CA
9
Jim Witzel Trio
Will Blades, organ
Akira Tana, drums6:30-10pm
Pampas
529 Alma St
Palo Alto, CA
10
Terry Disley Group
Gary Brown, bass
Marqhino Brazil, perc
Akira Tana, drums
Erik Jakobsen, trp
Sheldon Brown, reeds
Joe Cohen, reeds1:30-4pm
Filoli Gardens
Redwood City, CA
11
Terry Disley Group
Gary Brown, bass
Marqhino Brazil, perc
Akira Tana, drums
Erik Jakobsen, trp
Sheldon Brown, reeds
Joe Cohen, reeds8pm
Yoshi's
San Francisco, CA
14 & 15
Ana Mandara Trio
7 - 10:30pm
Ana Mandara
891 Beach Street
San Francisco, CA 94109-1102
(415) 771-6800
16
Bird with Strings.
Andrew Speight, alto sax
Alexander String Quartet
Matt Clark, pno
David Wong, bs
Akira Tana, drums8pm
Dinkespeil Auditorium
Stanford Jazz Festival
Stanford, CA
21
Mimi Fox Trio
Bill Douglass, bass
Akira Tana, drums142 Throckmorton Ave.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
Tel: 415-383-9600
22
Jazz at the 793 Club Presents a Jazz House Concert
Randy Porter, piano
Akira Tana drums
Robb Fisher bass7:30pm
Susan and Jeff Brand’s house
793 Cragmont
Berkeley, CA 94708
A $25 donation is requested
25
Ed Reed Group
Ed Reed, vocals
Randy Porter, Piano
Anton Schwartz, sax
Rob Fisher, bass
Akira Tana, drumsBorn To Be Blue CD Release Concert
8pm (one set only)
Yoshi's
Jack London Square
Oakland, CA
$14
For tickets:, 510-238-9200
26
Ed Reed, vocals
Randy Porter, Piano
Anton Schwartz, sax
Rob Fisher, bass
Akira Tana, drumsFox Theater Club
2209 Broadway
Redwood City, CA
29
Dena DeRose Trio
Michael Zisman, bass
Akira Tana, drums6pm (doors at 5pm)
Soho!
Santa Barbara, CA
Tickets are $15, All ages
Dinner reservations ensure priority seating
Call (805) 962-7776
30
Ed Reed Group
Larry Dunlap, pno
Robb Fisher, bass
Akira Tana, drums6pm
Benicia Music and Art Festival
Benicia, CA
31
TBD Group
Mario Guaneri, trp
Erik Jakobsen, trp
John Wiitala, bassCafe Divine
1600 Stockton Street on Washington Square
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415)986-3414AUGUST 2011
28
Akira Tana & the Secret Agent Men
featuring Annie SellickBach Dynamite Dancing Society
Miramar Beach, CA DECEMBER 2011
2
Lisa B
Lisa B - vocals
Frank Martin - piano/keys
Fred Randolph - bass7pm
Savannah's Jazz Club
2937 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94110-3917
(415) 285-3369
3
Jim Witzel Trio
6:30-10pm
Pampas
529 Alma St.
Palo Alto, CA
4
Mario Guaneri Quartet
6:30-10pm
Sleeping Lady
23 Broadway Blvd.
Fairfax, CA 94930
5
PRIVATE
Ana Mandara Trio7-10:30pm
PRIVATE
891 Beach Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 771-6800
7
Johannes Wallman/Dave Eshleman Group
CSUEB Facullty Events4-5:30pm
CSUEB Concord Campus
Concord, CA
8
David Udoff Trio
Private
9
Andrew Speight Quartet
SFSU/SF Yacht Club
Private
San Francisco, CA
10
Ana Mandara Trio
7-10:30p
Ana Mandara
891 Beach Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 771-6800
11
Lisa B
Lisa B - vocals
Grant Levin - piano
Fred Randolph - bassAvonova
417 Avon St.
Oakland, CA 94618
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