JAZZ ON THE SECOND FLOOR- Leanna + The Jazz Collective

2300 E Baristo Rd,Palm Springs CA 92262

04 October, 2022

Description

Jazz Legends gather for a jam session of the ages featuring Kenyon Carter on sax, Tim Pleasant on drums, Bill Saitta on bass, and Doug MacDonald on guitar. Kenyon Carter Kenyon Carter is an internationally acclaimed saxophonist and recording artist specializing in jazz, R&B, and pop. His music can be heard on contemporary jazz radio around the world, ahd he also performs locally throughout Southern California. With 25+ years of experience as an arranger, composer, and producer, Kenyon also creates custom music for film and television, writes custom arrangements for other artists, and offers musical transcription services for individual musicians up to Big Bands. Doug MacDonald There are some musicians who earn the label “a players player”. Individuals who possess a quality and integrity that peers look up to, not for mere bursts of blazing notes or chops, but for the perfection of their performances and the joy they bring. Such a musician is West coast based Jazz journeyman guitarist Doug MacDonald. Tim Pleasant In the early and mid 70’s, Tim was a member of the fusion group Solstice. His tenure with this innovative collection of musicians provided a great foundation in various musical styles from jazz fusion and World music to be-bop. During his twenty-one year musical residency in New York City, he had the opportunity to perform with Warne Marsh, Sal Mosca, Jaki Byard, Johnny Ray, Charles McPherson, Frank Lowe and Kurt Rosenwinkel. Tim moved to the SoCal area in 2000 and has been a mainstay of the vibrant Los Angeles and Palm Springs Jazz scene. Come on up to the VIP Lounge on the 2nd floor of the Palm Springs Cultural Center for the hottest happy hour in town. Happy Hour runs from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Tuesday evenings enjoy the music stylings of Leanna and the Jazz Collective the fall featuring stadards and new works! Leanna & The Jazz Collective - led by bandleader/vocalist Leanna, and husband Miguel Gomez on congas - Palm Springs favs, lauded by fans the modern day Ricky & Lucy, backed by an All Star line-up of jazz musicians in their band. Experience an evening of Jazz, Latin Jazz, Bossa Nova, and Swing, with a dash of comedic sass. Mildred's Enjoy a full happy hour menu from our film noir cafe- Mildred's- one of the highlights are the crispy delight of our signature fries dressed up with a complimentary flight of housemade dipping sauces. New menu items premiering this fall! Full bar available. "Leanna's vocals are unique, sultry, with a bit of sass thrown in while her husband Miguel keeps the beat going and the night hot with the soft rhythms of the congas." -Palm Springs Cultural Center "Leanna is like a cool drink on a hot, sultry night, reminiscent of the early Speakeasy performances... her performance is captivating and will take you on a ride to another time and place." - Coachella Valley Weekly No Cover. Two Drink Minimum* Reservations Highly Recommended- space is limited, book early. Patrons are seated on a first come- first seated basis and seating is supper club style. Reservations are good until 5:15 pm unless staff has been notified. *Two Drink Minimum- Upon arrival- tokens are available for purchase at concessions. Tokens can be used at this event and at any of our other events when the bar is open.