Walnut Creek Marriott
2355 North Main St. Walnut Creek, CA 94596 USA PHONE: 925-934-2000 FAX: 925-934-6374 Email Hotel
Jazz is back at the Walnut Creek Marriott!
Friday Night Jazz is heating up the newly renovated 'Atrio Lounge - featuring some of the Bay Area's hottest jazz performers. You can't beat this free event in Walnut Creek, with complimentary valet parking (with validation) and great drink specials. Arrive early for Happy Hour from 3:00 to 6:00pm with specially priced food and beverages, and stay for music from 6:00 to 10:00 pm.January 4th- Al Marshall Trio with Tranisha
February 1st- Lloyd Gregory & Friends
http://www.lloyd-gregory.com/
Lloyd Gregory is a well-established classic jazz guitarist whose style is smooth, soulful, melodic, flowing and immediately likeable. What makes his approach distinctive is that it evokes unique hints of his extensive R&B roots. He is a master of both acoustic and electric guitar. Although Gregory has released five critically acclaimed albums of his own, he has also recorded with Martha Reeves, MC Smooth and Freddie Stewart (Sly & The Family Stone); and has performed onstage with Rodney Franklin, Stanley Clarke, George Duke, Gerald Albright, Lenny Williams (Tower of Power), Freda Payne, The Dells, and Lowell Fulsom. Minor 7th: Acoustic Music Review says, "Lloyd expertly fuses soul, pop and jazz, forging a hybrid that is both enjoyable and intellectually stimulating."
March 1st- Mike Athans Trio
http://www.aecsf.com/aec/Music/Jazz/Mike-Athans
Mike Athans is a renowned pianist who resides here locally in San Francisco, California. While not on tour with Joyce Cooling, the Michael Athans Trio can be found at great venues around the East Bay playing classic rock, latin, jazz and classical music.
April 5th- George Glover Trio
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nita-Hamilton-and-the-George-Glover-Trio/128005267237630
May 3rd- George Glover Trio
May 24th- Mike Athans Trio
June 7th- George Glover Trio
http://www.fundzjazz.com
Friday Night Jazz Schedule at Walnut Creek Marriott
January
January 4th- Al Marshall Trio with Tranisha
http://www.associatedentertainment.com/aec/Music/Jazz/Al-Marshall-Trio
Al Marshall Trio is a trio of world-class musicians who are based in the San Francisco Bay Area. This exciting modern jazz trio is comprised of Steve Carter on Piano, Dennis Smith on bass and Al Marshall on drums. Collectively, these three musicians have performed, toured and/or recorded with The Jerry Garcia Band, Spearhead, Love and Rockets, Bobby Womack, George Benson, Pete Escovedo, Sheila E., Ray Obiedo, Andy Narrell, Freddie Hubbard, Pharoah Sanders, Forrest Buchtel, Sylvester, Jeanie Tracy, Harvey Fuque, Leon Sylvers III, Louis Madison, Samba Ngo, RebbeSoul and many more local, national and international artists. It is from this diverse experience that the Al Marshall Trio has created a unique modern jazz style of performance (and composition). Their performances are played on radio stations throughout theworld.Featuring Trisha Gold on vocals: http://www.trishagold.com
January 11th- Fundz Jazz
http://www.fundzjazz.com
Fundz Jazz is a group of talented San Francisco Bay Area musicians that
have performed together in a wide variety of musical ensembles over the last 20
years. They come together in Fundz Jazz to perform some of their favorite jazz
and R&B compositions from the last six decades.
Fundz Jazz features: John Xepoleas on drums; Mike Williams on guitar; Marc Levine on bass; Dave Scott on Trumpet and Chris Cole on Vocals. The repertoire includes classic compositions by Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Horace Silver and Duke Ellington, as well as vocal gems by Frank Sinatra, Marvin Gaye, Tony Bennett, Van Morrison, Michael Buble and Peter Gabriel.
January 18th- George Glover Trio
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nita-Hamilton-and-the-George-Glover-Trio/128005267237630
Join us for an evening of LIVE music. Hear George and the trio stretch out on instrumental standards. Enjoy Nita singing jazz and popular music in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese,
very romantic and always swingin'.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nita-Hamilton-and-the-George-Glover-Trio/128005267237630
Join us for an evening of LIVE music. Hear George and the trio stretch out on instrumental standards. Enjoy Nita singing jazz and popular music in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese,
very romantic and always swingin'.
January 25th- Allen Frederick
Allen Fredrick is a dynamic vocalist, as well as guitarist, keyboardist and harmonica player whose style is rooted in Blues, Rock, Jazz and R&B. He studied Jazz improvisation from renowned trombonist David Baker, composition from composers John Eaton and Iannis Xenakis, and piano from Duke Ellington arranger Allaudin Mathieu. He was keyboardist and singer for the Hoodoo Rhythm Devils for two years where he played many club and concert dates in the San Francisco Bay area. He then joined Maria Muldaur as musical director, keyboardist and singer. He performed with Maria for five years touring throughout Europe, the U.S. and Canada. He was Harmonica player for famed bluesmen Yank Rachel (She Caught the KATY) and Sleepy John Estes. He has also performed with Paul Butterfield, The Shirelles, and The Drifters.
Allen Fredrick is a dynamic vocalist, as well as guitarist, keyboardist and harmonica player whose style is rooted in Blues, Rock, Jazz and R&B. He studied Jazz improvisation from renowned trombonist David Baker, composition from composers John Eaton and Iannis Xenakis, and piano from Duke Ellington arranger Allaudin Mathieu. He was keyboardist and singer for the Hoodoo Rhythm Devils for two years where he played many club and concert dates in the San Francisco Bay area. He then joined Maria Muldaur as musical director, keyboardist and singer. He performed with Maria for five years touring throughout Europe, the U.S. and Canada. He was Harmonica player for famed bluesmen Yank Rachel (She Caught the KATY) and Sleepy John Estes. He has also performed with Paul Butterfield, The Shirelles, and The Drifters.
He recently returned from Central America where he worked in a professional recording studio as a producer, engineer, singer and voice-over artist for television and radio commercials. While in Central America, he was the featured artist for Rock concerts as well as musical engagements at hotels and tourist resorts. At present, he resides in the San Francisco Bay Area where he plays at all the top hotels for corporate special events and for the major cruise line whose yachts tour the Bay.
February
http://www.lloyd-gregory.com/
Lloyd Gregory is a well-established classic jazz guitarist whose style is smooth, soulful, melodic, flowing and immediately likeable. What makes his approach distinctive is that it evokes unique hints of his extensive R&B roots. He is a master of both acoustic and electric guitar. Although Gregory has released five critically acclaimed albums of his own, he has also recorded with Martha Reeves, MC Smooth and Freddie Stewart (Sly & The Family Stone); and has performed onstage with Rodney Franklin, Stanley Clarke, George Duke, Gerald Albright, Lenny Williams (Tower of Power), Freda Payne, The Dells, and Lowell Fulsom. Minor 7th: Acoustic Music Review says, "Lloyd expertly fuses soul, pop and jazz, forging a hybrid that is both enjoyable and intellectually stimulating."
February 15th- George Glover Trio
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nita-Hamilton-and-the-George-Glover-Trio/128005267237630
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nita-Hamilton-and-the-George-Glover-Trio/128005267237630
February 22nd- Jazzaholics with Tommy Banks
http://www.associatedentertainment.com/aec/Music/Acid-jazz/Jazzaholics
Jazzaholics is a trio of world-class musicians who are based in the San Francisco Bay Area. This exciting modern jazz trio is comprised of Steve Carter on Piano, Dennis Smith on bass and Al Marshall on drums. These musicians have performed and toured throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Japan with a wide variety of artists.
http://www.associatedentertainment.com/aec/Music/Acid-jazz/Jazzaholics
Jazzaholics is a trio of world-class musicians who are based in the San Francisco Bay Area. This exciting modern jazz trio is comprised of Steve Carter on Piano, Dennis Smith on bass and Al Marshall on drums. These musicians have performed and toured throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Japan with a wide variety of artists.
Collectively, these three musicians have performed, toured and/or recorede with The Jerry Garcia Band, Spearhead, Love and Rockets, Bobby Womack, George Benson, Pete Escovedo, Sheila E., Ray Obiedo, Andy Narrell, Freddie Hubbard, Pharoah Sanders, Forrest Buchtel, Sylvester, Jeanie Tracy, Harvey Fuque, Leon Sylvers III, Louis Madison, Samba Ngo, RebbeSoul, and many more local, national and international artists. It is from this diverse experience that the Jazzaholics have created a unique modern jazz style of performance (and composition). Their performances are played on radio stations throughout the world.
March
http://www.aecsf.com/aec/Music/Jazz/Mike-Athans
Mike Athans is a renowned pianist who resides here locally in San Francisco, California. While not on tour with Joyce Cooling, the Michael Athans Trio can be found at great venues around the East Bay playing classic rock, latin, jazz and classical music.
March 8th- Fundz Jazz
March 15th- George Glover Trio
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nita-Hamilton-and-the-George-Glover-Trio/128005267237630
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nita-Hamilton-and-the-George-Glover-Trio/128005267237630
March 22nd- Retroz Band
http://retrozband.com/
The Retroz Band has been a fixture in the San Francisco music scene since the 1980s. The five members have played varying styles of music in the past, but currently focus on a fusion of jazz, Rhythm & Blues Reggae and other World music. The band prides themselves on playing traditional musical standards with modern arrangements, and can be found at venues throughout the San Francisco Bay Area including Alameda's Pasta Pelican, San Francisco's Sheba Lounge, on the Celebrations on the Bay cruise and frequent appearances at Yoshi's. The Retroz Band provides a musical experience saturated with nostalgia, innovation and craftsmanship.
http://retrozband.com/
The Retroz Band has been a fixture in the San Francisco music scene since the 1980s. The five members have played varying styles of music in the past, but currently focus on a fusion of jazz, Rhythm & Blues Reggae and other World music. The band prides themselves on playing traditional musical standards with modern arrangements, and can be found at venues throughout the San Francisco Bay Area including Alameda's Pasta Pelican, San Francisco's Sheba Lounge, on the Celebrations on the Bay cruise and frequent appearances at Yoshi's. The Retroz Band provides a musical experience saturated with nostalgia, innovation and craftsmanship.
March 29th- Natalia with Al Marshall Trio
http://www.associatedentertainment.com/aec/Music/Jazz/Al-Marshall-Trio
Al Marshall Trio is a trio of world-class musicians who are based in the San Francisco Bay Area. This exciting modern jazz trio is comprised of Steve Carter on Piano, Dennis Smith on bass and Al Marshall on drums. Collectively, these three musicians have performed, toured and/or recorded with The Jerry Garcia Band, Spearhead, Love and Rockets, Bobby Womack, George Benson, Pete Escovedo, Sheila E., Ray Obiedo, Andy Narrell, Freddie Hubbard, Pharoah Sanders, Forrest Buchtel, Sylvester, Jeanie Tracy, Harvey Fuque, Leon Sylvers III, Louis Madison, Samba Ngo, RebbeSoul and many more local, national and international artists. It is from this diverse experience that the Al Marshall Trio has created a unique modern jazz style of performance (and composition). Their performances are played on radio stations throughout the world.
http://www.associatedentertainment.com/aec/Music/Jazz/Al-Marshall-Trio
Al Marshall Trio is a trio of world-class musicians who are based in the San Francisco Bay Area. This exciting modern jazz trio is comprised of Steve Carter on Piano, Dennis Smith on bass and Al Marshall on drums. Collectively, these three musicians have performed, toured and/or recorded with The Jerry Garcia Band, Spearhead, Love and Rockets, Bobby Womack, George Benson, Pete Escovedo, Sheila E., Ray Obiedo, Andy Narrell, Freddie Hubbard, Pharoah Sanders, Forrest Buchtel, Sylvester, Jeanie Tracy, Harvey Fuque, Leon Sylvers III, Louis Madison, Samba Ngo, RebbeSoul and many more local, national and international artists. It is from this diverse experience that the Al Marshall Trio has created a unique modern jazz style of performance (and composition). Their performances are played on radio stations throughout the world.
April
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nita-Hamilton-and-the-George-Glover-Trio/128005267237630
April 12th- Fundz Jazz
http://www.fundzjazz.com
http://www.fundzjazz.com
April 19th- Lloyd Gregory & Friends
http://www.lloyd-gregory.com/
http://www.lloyd-gregory.com/
April 26th- Al Marshall Trio with Tranisha
http://www.associatedentertainment.com/aec/Music/Jazz/Al-Marshall-Trio
http://www.trishagold.com
http://www.associatedentertainment.com/aec/Music/Jazz/Al-Marshall-Trio
http://www.trishagold.com
May
May 3rd- George Glover Trio
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nita-Hamilton-and-the-George-Glover-Trio/128005267237630
May 10th- Fundz Jazz
http://www.fundzjazz.com
May 17th- Betty Fu Trio
http://www.bettyfumusic.com
A sparkling presence, a gorgeous silky voice; this talented young vocalist has a lot going for her. Betty's style is at once elegant, playful, and seductive. She loves the emotion in each song she sings, and is not afraid to show it. When it's up-tempo she can really swing, and on ballads there's a vulnerability in her voice that's sweet and inviting. Add to the mix a high level of musicianship and a solid foundation in the craft, and you've got a performer whose star is on the rise.
http://www.bettyfumusic.com
A sparkling presence, a gorgeous silky voice; this talented young vocalist has a lot going for her. Betty's style is at once elegant, playful, and seductive. She loves the emotion in each song she sings, and is not afraid to show it. When it's up-tempo she can really swing, and on ballads there's a vulnerability in her voice that's sweet and inviting. Add to the mix a high level of musicianship and a solid foundation in the craft, and you've got a performer whose star is on the rise.
May 24th- Mike Athans Trio
http://www.aecsf.com/aec/Music/Jazz/Mike-Athans
June
June 7th- George Glover Trio
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nita-Hamilton-and-the-George-GloverTrio/128005267237630
June 14th- Fundz Jazz
http://www.fundzjazz.com
June 21st- Allen Frederick
June 28th- Al Marshall Trio with Tranisha
http://www.associatedentertainment.com/aec/Music/Jazz/Al-Marshall-Trio
http://www.trishagold.com
http://www.associatedentertainment.com/aec/Music/Jazz/Al-Marshall-Trio
http://www.trishagold.com