Making JAZZ with Mikole Kaar

2300 E Baristo Rd,Palm Springs CA 92262

25 January, 2023

Description

Join Mikole Kaar and his band for an evening of Jazz!Born in New York City, Mikole began studying clarinet at the age of nine. He was mentored by the great Clifford Scott, whom he knew growing up simply as "Scotty." Junior Walker and King Curtis were also some of Mikole's R&B idols. Mikole continued to perfect his craft becoming both a clarinet & flute major in college. In 1985, Mikole traveled to Europe to play jazz and in 1986, his original album, "Back to the Heart" was recorded and released in Germany on Heliocon Records. He later returned to the States and continued playing with jazz greats, among them Russell Freeman, Ti Lavitz, David Benoit, Johnny Hammond Smith, The Temptations, Bo Diddley, Joe Cocker, Rita Moreno, Otis Rush, Cash McCall, Bonnie Bramlett, The Drifters, the Coasters, The Platters, The Inkspots, and Al Wilson. In 2003 Mikole traveled to China to do a run of shows in Hong Kong (performing at the Foreign Correspondents Club with Allen Youngblood) and Shanghai (at The Mandarin Gate with Dwight Dickerson and at The Ritz with Danny Woody). Mikole has also appeared on several movie and television soundtracks. He has played in Europe, Hong Kong, and several International Jazz Festivals around the globe. His latest album “Turning East” is truly one for the collection from one very authentic, soulful, and accomplished performer. Mikole's website is www.mikolekaar.com