The Jazz Salon Presents: Vocalist Karrin Allyson & Pianist John Di Martino Featuring Nick Mancini On Vibraphone & Rickey Woodard On Saxophone

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Nominated for 5 Grammys, Karrin Allyson has delved into bop & blues, pop & Great American standards, as well as composed her own songs. Her highly regarded 2001 album “Ballads: Remembering John Coltrane” was a beautiful rendering of the songs on Trane’s 1963 classic, plus 3 other numbers associated with him. On 2015’s “Many a New Day,” Karrin paid tribute to Rodgers & Hammerstein in the distinguished company of legendary pianist Kenny Barron. Karrin will be singing with a great band, assembled just for this concert: The artistry of NYC pianist John Di Martino can best be described by his peers: “John’s soul and being come straight through to his music, the jazz world needs him!” –Sheila Jordan (NEA Jazz Master) “John Di Martino is one of my absolute personal favorite pianists of today. His music is an honest outpouring of light!” –Benny Green (Jazz Pianist) “John di Martino’s middle name should be ‘taste,’ for he conveys that quality in both solo and supportive roles, in jazz as well as Latin music.” –Ray Barretto (NEA Jazz Master) “John Di Martino is a first-call veteran of the New York City jazz scene. This multi-recorded artist has long been a favorite of singers for his gigantic ears and intuitive, uncluttered playing—rare gifts that also enhance any instrumentalist he accompanies or arranges. He lets the essence of a song speak for itself.” –All About Jazz Virtuoso vibraphonist, composer, and arranger Nick Mancini is one of the most dazzling and exciting jazz performers playing today. Tenor sax player, Rickey Woodard is an L.A. legend. Rickey broke into the Big Time touring for 8 years with the great Ray Charles. Rickey went on to play with Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, B.B. King, John Legend, and Diana Krall. The concert will be presented in the beautiful Centennial Ballroom at the classic Los Angeles Athletic Club in downtown. The parking garage entrance is at 646 South Olive Street 90014. Parking is $10 with validation. Optional brunch/cocktails are available before the concert, just note on the ticket form whether you want to come for brunch. American Songbook jazz and dinner that night, 6:00 to 8:30, but for that you do need reservations. There is only a $10 cover charge for non-members, and no minimum! To attend the Sunday night concert, just make reservations by scrolling up from here, and going to the main menu link, “Sunday Night Jazz Salon Reservations,” then scroll down again until you see the Reservation Form! If you have any questions, email: [email protected]