Daily Dose Of Jazz…

Mika Mimura was born in Osaka, Japan on April 18, 1978. She began to play marimba when she was 6 years old. She studied classical music at Osaka College of Music and finished her Master’s degree at the college. Inspired by pianist Makoto Ozone, she began her study of jazz vibraphone after graduation. She entered Berklee College of Music in 2004 and studied with Dave Samuels, Ed Saindon, Tiger Okoshi, and Ed Tomassi , among others.

Mika became a regular member of Phil Wilson’s Rainbow Big Band and Rainbow All Stars. In 2007 she performed with Greg Osby in 2007. She joined The BandA ecLectics, whose leader, Petros Sakelliou, had won the first prize at Thelonious Monk Institute Composition Competition. Together they played the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles, California. She has performed many times in concert throughout the Boston, Massachusetts and New York City areas.

Vibraphonist Mika Mimura, who is currently a part of the New York City jazz scene, continues to energetically perform, compose and arrange in jazz or classical.

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DAVE STRYKER TRIO WITH WARREN WOLF

Dave Stryker – Guitar | Warren Wolf – Vibes | Jared Gold – Organ | McClenty Hunter – Drums

Whether you’ve heard guitarist Dave Stryker leading his own group (with 30 CD’s as a leader to date), or as a featured sideman with Stanley Turrentine, Jack McDuff, and many others, you know why the Village Voice calls him “one of the most distinctive guitarists to come along in recent years.” Hot House magazine awarded him Best Guitarist Fans Decision for 2017.  He was recently voted once again as one of the top Jazz Guitarists in the 2019 Downbeat Critics and Readers Polls for the 10th time.

Warren Wolfis a multi-instrumentalist from Baltimore, MD. From the young age of three years old, Warren has been trained on the Vibraphone/Marimba, Drums, and Piano. Under the guidance of his father Warren Wolf Sr., Warren has a deep background in all genres of music. Vibraphonist Warren Wolf is one of the hardest swinging virtuosos in all of modern music.

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WARREN WOLF & HISTORY OF THE VIBES

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The Jazz Voyager

Heading to the City of Brotherly Love for the next stop on the voyage of this traveller. The place I will be seated in for this week’s jazz performance is nestled in the Spring Garden neighborhood of Philadelphia and is called the South Jazz Kitchen. It’s known for the coolest jazz and Southern cuisine in the city.

Vibraphonist Chien Chien Lu and bassist Richie Goods collaborate on this stage for three nights with two shows per evening. When you put together an emerging contemporary percussionist and composer with the youngest bassist ever inducted into the Pittsburgh Jazz Hall of Fame and you get an exciting show and one you will never forget.

The venue’s address is 600 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19130. For those who want more info go to https://notoriousjazz.com/event/chien-chien-lu-x-richie-goods.

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CHIEN CHIEN LU X RICHIE GOODS

Chien Chien Lu X Richie Goods “Connections” featuring J Hoard

Chien Chien Lu is a vibraphonist, contemporary percussionist, and composer whose Taiwanese upbringing, classical music education, and passion for grooves crystallize into a fresh and distinctive approach to contemporary jazz. Lu has recently been included in the list of 10 Emerging Jazz Artists 2023 by Grammy (Recording Academy). Her collaborative album with bassist Richie Goods “connected“just received 34th Golden Melody Awards “Best Instrumental Album“.

Richie Goods is the youngest person ever inducted into the Pittsburgh Jazz Hall of Fame. After graduating from the prestigious jazz program at Berklee College of Music, the bassist moved to New York City, where he studied under jazz legends Ron Carter and Ray Brown.

Friday & Saturday Showtimes : 7:00pm | 9:30pm

Sunday Showtimes : 6:00pm | 8:30pm

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