Title: ”The Big Trio” w/Wayne De La Cruz
Location: Palette Art Café
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Description: Wayne De La Cruz – Hammond B3 Organ
Paul Bannin – Guitar and Saxophones
Kendrick Freeman – Drums
Date: 2009-03-26

Wayne de la Cruz

A captivating versatile group of dynamic musicians with a repertoire that not only represents the organ trio genre but a full spectrum of jazz and blues.

Title: Benny Barth Trio

Benny Barth

Location: Palette Art Café
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Description: Randy Vincent – Guitar
Chris Amberger – Bass
Benny Barth – Drums
Date: 2009-03-19

Belated Birthday Party Celebrating Benny’s 80th Birthday which was February 16th. Come and enjoy this jazz legend playing with his long time working trio.

See Benny Barth at the Healdsburg Jazz Festival on Monday, June 1

Title: Eric Muhler Quartet feat. Sheldon Brown
Location: Palette Art Café
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Description: Eric Muhler – Piano
Sheldon Brown – Saxophones
Michael Wilcox – Bass
Brian Andres – Drums
Date: 2009-03-12

Eric Muhler

Eric Muhler’s chord voicings are his own, his improvisations are full of constant surprises and, although quite aware of the jazz tradition, he sounds unlike any of his predecessors. His writing is fresh and personal, evolving before listeners’ ears and expressing a wide variety of emotions and moods.

Title: BBC Trio with Bob Drew, Bill Fouty & Carl Vast
Location: Palette Art Café
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Description: Bob Drew – Alto Saxophone
Bill Fouty – Bass
Carl Vast – Guitar
Date: 2009-03-05

The BBC Trio

The BBC Jazz Trio (sax, bass and guitar) plays mainstream jazz, Bossa Nova and swing, emphasizing intuitive ensemble music. Since 1984, the Trio (Bob Drew, Bill Fouty and Carl Vast) has continued to define its style and expand its repertoire, delighting audiences throughout the Bay Area.