Valley Jazz & Blues’
PRELUDE SERIES
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THURSDAY
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NOVEMBER 2ND
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THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 2ND -
next up:
THE LES ROSE
QUARTET
performing
JAZZ CLASSICS & THE
GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK
at the Carhartt Cabin
2939 Grand Ave, Los Olivos
Thursday, November 2nd, 5PM-7PM
Join us for another “First Thursday” event hosted by our friends Carhartt Family Wines. It’s sure to be a warm, jazzy evening with good folks, fine wines, and great tunes!
As always, feel free to support the band directly via a donation — please be sure to note where you’d like your gift directed.
The Les Rose Quartet
The Band
Jon Harris is not only one of the top drummers on the central coast he is the owner and operator of JHS productions, a booking agency specializing in corporate events and weddings / Wes Marquette, a Santa Barbara native is one of the top jazz guitarists in the area and works with all the best musicians up and down the Central Coast / Brendan Statom is a first called bassist for all the top jazz groups in the area, as well as the San Luis Obispo Symphony
Les Rose
Meet Les Rose, the maestro behind the School of Jazz Online, music educator at Dunn High School, and member of the Valley Jazz & Blues board quartet.
🎶 With a rich 40-year career spanning from NYC's Broadway to Hollywood studios, from educator, performer, and ever a lifelong student of jazz, Les has donned many hats with equal aplomb. Les has educated award-winning high school bands, recorded his own jazz albums, and even snagged a nomination for the first-ever Grammy Music Educator Award.
He’s local, he’s one of our own, assembles killer quartets & delightful performances.
VJB’s “Prelude Series” brought to you in collaboration with Carhartt Family Wines:
What is the Great American Songbook?
The Great American Songbook taps into the rich musical heritage of the early 20th century and is deeply rooted in the rhythms of Broadway and Hollywood. This collection is anchored by the genius of iconic American composers such as Gershwin, Porter, Berlin, and Ellington. These pioneers didn't just craft songs; they laid the very backbone of jazz and defined a pivotal era in American music. With their unforgettable melodies, poignant lyrics, and harmonious depths, these tracks have become more than just songs—they represent the heartbeat of American music history.