KJazz 88.1 | Community Events Calendar

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8:00pm - 10:00pm

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Wherever Big Bad Voodoo Daddy plays…it’s a party!

For 28 years, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s unique take on American swing and jazz music has thrilled audiences around the world, while their unique and spirited Wild and Swingin’ Holiday Party has become an eagerly anticipated annual family event. Drawing on a rich catalogue of holiday classics and Christmas originals from the band’s two full- length holiday albums, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy brings its world-renowned live show, and fun and quirky take on the holidays, to you.

Fun arrangements of classic holiday songs in Big Bad Voodoo Daddy style include: “Jingle Bells”, “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town,” “Winter Wonderland,” Chuck Berry’s “Run, Run Rudolph,” “Frosty the Snowman,” among many others.

With sold out concerts from the Hollywood Bowl to Lincoln Center, appearances with many of the country’s finest symphony orchestras, and television appearances ranging from Super Bowl XXXIII to Dancing with the Stars, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy continue to bring joy to audiences around the world.

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8:00pm - 10:00pm

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Ring in the season with Bobby Breton’s Winter Solstice show!

Breton’s seven-member group, Free Jazz Radicals, performs an eclectic musical blend of contemporary, jazz, holiday, film and television, including original music by Bobby Breton

Genres: Variety’, Holiday Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages are welcome in the venue.

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3:00pm - 10:30pm

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NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) is hosting their monthly Film Festival on December 3rd at the South Park Center in Downtown Los Angeles, beginning at 3:00 pm PST! The festival includes a special InFocus: Middle Eastern, Arab & Dutch Cinema program showcasing an international lineup of stand-out films by emerging talent, with filmmakers and stories from the Netherlands, Lebanon, Iran, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, France, Norway, Sweden, and the United States. With stories of diaspora, fostering children, political upheaval, and more, this is an event you won't want to miss! For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.NFMLA.org/events.

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8:00pm - 10:00pm

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Alvas Showroom is proud to host the outstanding Jazz/Blues guitar player, SCOTT HENDERSON.

His impressive work over the years as co-leader of the group TRIBAL TECH, leader of his own ground breaking trio, and sideman to some of the best jazz artists of their generation, including the great Joe Zawinul, has elevated him to the front ranks of both Jazz and Blues.

Besides being a world class player and premier composer, Scott’s trademark is his beautiful tone and striking ability to blend Blues, Rock, Funk, and Jazz, creating a soulful and unique voice on the guitar.

Scott Henderson – guitar Romain Labaye – bass Archibald Ligonniere – drums Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages are welcome in the venue. Advance tickets avail at ... alvasshowroom.com

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4:00pm - 6:00pm

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Jim Curry brings the magic of John Denver and the spirit of Christmas together in a heartfelt show that the entire family will enjoy together! Join in singing Denver’s hit songs and the holiday favorites featured in Denver’s Christmas albums and television specials. Each song is synchronized to video of nature and winter landscapes for a show that will fill up your senses!

Genres: – John Denver music and Christmas music

Jim Curry – guitar, lead vocal Anne Curry – guitar, mandolin, harmony vocal Chris Wills – keyboard, harmony vocal Diane Ireland – Flutes Snacks and Non alcoholic beverages are welcome in the venue. For tickets Go to Alvas Showroom Website calendar

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8:30pm - 10:30pm

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Recognized as one of the most important musicians, educators, and creative thinkers of the past 50 years, Anthony Braxton has been widely celebrated for his revolutionary work, drawing from sources as disparate as John Coltrane, Karlheinz Stockhausen, and 12th-century mystic Hildegard von Bingen. In this wide-ranging celebration of his work (co-produced and curated by his former student and frequent collaborator Steve Lehman), a multi-generational collection of the most celebrated musicians in and around Los Angeles pay tribute to Braxton’s remarkable contribution to the fields of improvisation and contemporary composition. Featured performers include Mark Dresser, Myka 9, Jonathan Finlayson, Mark Turner, David Rosenboom, Vicki Ray, Jonathan Pinson, Tim Feeney, The CalArts Percussion Ensemble, Nick Deyoe, The Ensemble, Paul Cornish, and Vinny Golia.

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7:00pm - 9:00pm

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Pierce Street Jazz at La Sierra University presents a Christmas jazz concert with saxophonist Carol Chaikin along with Henry Franklin, bass, Theo Saunders, piano, and Yayo Morales, drums. Admission is free.