Daily Dose Of Jazz…
Don M’Orton was born on February 10, 1942. Having landed the gig as the resident reedman at the famous Boston, Massachusetts Lincs Jazz Club , in Europe during the 70s and 80’s he played with many British jazz musicians like Digby Fairweather and Roy Williams among others. He also played with many visiting Americans as well, including Thomas Jefferson, Wingy Manone, Alton Purnell, Al CAsey and Benny Waters, the latter with whom he played several tours.
By the mid 1990’s he was off again first to London and then Europe, the Middle East, the USA and the Caribbean. He had a trio in London with bassist Paul Godfrey and Ray Dempseywho was replaced by Cedric West on guitar. New York City saw him meet up with Al Casey again and played alongside him and tenor saxophonist George Kelly.
He went on to play with Michael Boothman and Kysufusion in Trinidad, before returning to the East Midlands. Since returning to the UK, Don has spent much of his time composing new tunes which vary from ballads to jazz tunes, including Caribbean and Latin American rhythms, and arranging material for his bands.
Tenor saxophonist Don M’Orton is still active as a player, performing regularly with the Red Hot Chillies, Dave Gladdish’s Irregulars, and the Big Wheel Quartet, in addition to his own swing trio.
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KAMASI WASHINGTON
Kamasi Washington is a multi-instrumentalist, composer and bandleader born and raised in Los Angeles. His acclaimed recordings include The Epic; Harmony of Difference, an EP originally commissioned for the 2017 Whitney Biennial; Heaven and Earth; and Fearless Movement. As Told To G/D Thyself, his short film companion to Heaven and Earth, debuted at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival to widespread acclaim.
In 2020, Washington scored Becoming, Netflix’s documentary on first lady Michelle Obama, and was nominated for Grammy and Emmy awards for his contributions. Also in 2020, Washington co-founded the supergroup Dinner Party with longtime friends and collaborators Terrace Martin, Robert Glasper and 9th Wonder. Their EP Dinner Party (Dessert) was nominated for a Grammy for Best Progressive R&B Album. In 2021, Washington contributed a cover of Metallica’s “My Friend of Misery” to the band’s Metallica Blacklist covers project.
Washington has toured the world and collaborated with artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Florence + the Machine and Herbie Hancock, with whom he has curated the Hollywood Bowl Jazz Fest for the second year in a row.
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KENNETH WHALUM
From his poignant tracks like “Might Not Be OK” to the reflective “Prayer” from Broken Land 2, Kenneth’s music is a beautiful exploration of love, longing, and self-discovery. His raw, unguarded performances bring a sense of intimacy and honesty that speaks directly to the heart, making each song feel like a personal conversation. This residency offers the perfect setting to experience the full range of Whalum’s artistry, from the soulful ballads to the thought-provoking moments of reckoning.
Whether you’re celebrating love with someone special or embracing your own journey, Kenneth’s music will create a space for reflection, connection, and pure emotional release. Don’t miss this special Valentine’s Day residency—a night where music transcends the ordinary, and vulnerability becomes the most powerful form of connection.
Band Lineup: Kenneth Whalum~vocals/saxophones, Micah Collier~bass, Frank Morrison~drums, and Julius Tucker~ piano/keyboards
Tickets:
Thursday: $25.50 – $55.50
Friday: $125.00~$145.00 | Valentine Day: Songs for Lovers” With a Tribute to Marvin Gaye & John Coltrane
Saturday: $25.50 – $55.50
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MARCUS ANDERSON & THE GERALD VEASLEY BAND
The two time Grammy and Stellar Award nominated artist is an incredible act and one worth watching, saxophonist Marcus Anderson is the golden child shining among stars. With 15 studio albums on his list of accomplishments and 5 Billboard #1s , the fusion Jazz artist brings R&B, Pop, Rock and Funk together to make music that puts listeners in another atmosphere.
Cover: $39.00
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Daily Dose Of Jazz…
Vlady Bas was born Wladimiro Bas Zabache on February 2, 1929 in Bilbao, País Vasco, Spain. He moved to Madrid in 1952 and represented Spain at the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival. He was one of the first Spanish jazz musicians to play free jazz.
He has been associated with The International Youth Band, Jazztet de Madrid, Juan Carlos Calderon y Su Orquesta De Jazz, Louis Armstrong Newport International Jazz Band, Manolo Gas & The Tinto Band Bang, Orquesta Blue Stars, and Pepe Nieto Y Su Orquesta.
He founded the Vlady Bas Quartet, still on the road, now with his daughter Paula Bas as singer. The quartet members are Carlos Villa, guitar; Fernando Sobrino, piano; Antonio Domínguez, string bass and Antonio Calero, drums.
Saxophonist, clarinetist and flutist Vlady Bas is still on the road.
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