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Hi Good People, can you believe our good fortune to have summer hitting full on in total sync with big waves and music filling the air? I’m digging all the moments from the swirly white clouds in the blue sky mixing in with Miles ripping it up on Oleo from “Live at the Blackhawk.” Now this is living!
My music trip to Missoula was huge fun. I’m sorry that I’m not returning with tons of photos to help fill in the blanks but let me tell you, that’s one cool place with spirited folks immersed into the life of floating down rivers on inner tubes, using bikes as their chosen mode of travel and listening to music with attentiveness and enthusiasm. I had two concerts that went really well and I made new friends and set the stage for some returns in the future. Can’t wait to get back!
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This was the river running right by my hotel in Missoula. It joins up with a bigger river and that's where all the inner tubing was going down. Next time for sure I'm in for some float time except if my return coincides with the freeze of the winter.
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Last week we had a stellar String hit at the Tango in PB and it served as a detail alignment moment to get us ready for this Saturdays show at the Idyllwild Jazz Festival. My new epic called “Mundaka” is working out and we’ll be sure to launch that into the pine trees and clear skies of Idyllwild. Have you ever been there? It’s a magic spot and the magic gets amplified in the swirl of the jazz festival. Look below for the details and maybe it’ll work into your plans for this weekend.
Directly back from Idyllwild I’ll gather up my wits and meet up with Kevyn Lettau, Gunnar Biggs and Mikey Hoguin for some samba music at the Schulman Auditorium in Carlsbad on Sunday afternoon. It’s a free concert and it’s taking place in a nice space for music. All systems go for some Antonios Carlos Jobim!
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I'm thinking that the lady in red isn't so sure that the B minor 9 chord that I'm playing was the right choice for that moment in time. She probably knows that E sus would of been better. Hah!
photo by Tom Westerlin.
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On the front of surviving amidst the flatlining of the music industry, good news pokes out every now and then. This week’s good news comes in the form of an ultra positive CD review in AllAboutJazz on my new recording “Calling Me Home.” Writer Robert Bush seems to pick up the things that I think are working on this recording and with his skill shuffling around the alphabet he’s offering up some cool words into the data stream. If you’ve been thinking about looking into this recording further, maybe check out the review to see what’s up. And if you’ve got the recording already, check to see if you’re in alignment with his thoughts. And option three is to do nothing and in the Zen flow of it all, this works perfectly fine too. Click here to be transported to the review.
That’s it for now and I hope to see you out there, Peter
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Saturday August 28, 2010 |
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Peter Sprague
String Consort |
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Idyllwild Jazz In The Pines Festival
52500 Temecula Dr,
Idyllwild, CA 92549
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Peter Sprague — guitar
Bridget Dolkas — violin
Jeanne Skrocki — violin
Pam Jacobsen — viola
Carter Dewberry — cello
Duncan Moore — drums
Bob Magnusson — bass |
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1:20 PM |
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Taking the Consort to the tree bliss of Idyllwild! |
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Sunday August 29, 2010 |
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Peter Sprague Group |
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The Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium
1775 Dove Lane
Carlsbad, CA 92011
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Peter Sprague — guitar
Kevyn Lettau — vocals
Gunnar Biggs — bass
Mikey Holguin — drums |
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3 PM |
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This is a free concert at if you've never been to this auditorium, it's a good spot for music. |
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Wednesday September 1, 2010 |
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Jaime |
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Dizzy's
where the music matters most
338 7th Ave.
between J & K Streets
San Diego, CA
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Jaime — violin and vocals
Peter Sprague — guitar |
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8 PM |
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Jaime plays beautiful violin and this will be a night of her music. |
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Thursday September 2, 2010 |
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Peter Sprague
Plays Solo |
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The Roxy Restaurant
517 S. Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA
760-436-5001
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Peter Sprague — guitar
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7 PM |
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Solo guitar is one of my favorite musical vehicles to ride in. All aboard! |
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Sunday September 5, 2010 |
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Peter Sprague
and Leonard Patton |
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Diane Barry Levinson's House
2264 El Amigo Road
Del Mar, CA 92014
858-720-1255
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Peter Sprague — guitar
Leonard Patton — vocals |
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6PM |
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We're playing this house concert and it's called the Joy of Life, honoring the memory of Glenda Joy Herczeg and all those who battle lung cancer, with the hopes that the disease will become better understood, and more people will experience the joy of life in good health.
Proceeds will be donated to Lung Cancer Alliance.
Tickets: $25 per person which includes a light dinner and an evening of incredible jazz in an ocean view setting. No host bar. Space is limited. |
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Wednesday September 8, 2010 |
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Peter Sprague
and Leonard Patton |
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San Diego Mesa College
7250 Mesa College Drive
San Diego, California
92111-4998
In the Music Department |
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Peter Sprague — guitar
Leonard Patton — vocals
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1 PM |
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Leonard and I are playing a free afternoon concert at Mesa College in the music department. |
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Thursday September 9, 2010 |
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Peter Sprague
Plays Solo |
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The Roxy Restaurant
517 S. Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA
760-436-5001
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Peter Sprague — guitar
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7 PM |
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Solo guitar is one of my favorite musical vehicles to ride in. All aboard! |
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Saturday September 11, 2010 |
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Peter Sprague
Plays Solo |
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El Cajon Library
201 E. Douglas
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3718
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Peter Sprague — guitar
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2 PM |
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Solo guitar and this one is a free concert. |
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Sunday September 12, 2010 |
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Peter Sprague
and Fred Benedetti |
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Paper Moon Music
4051 Voltaire St. Ste. D
San Diego, CA 92107
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Peter Sprague — guitar
Fred Benedetti |
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6 PM |
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Fred and I will play a concert in this cool little spot in the Ocean Beach / Point Loma area. Really fun! |
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Monday September 13, 2010 |
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Peter Sprague
Plays Solo |
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Encinitas Library
540 Cornish Drive
Encinitas, CA 92024
760-753-7376
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Peter Sprague — guitar
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6:30 PM |
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Solo guitar and this one is a free concert. |
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Saturday, September 18, 2010 |
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Peter Sprague
and Friends |
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The Pacific Beach Surf Shop
4150 Mission Blvd. Suite #161
San Diego, CA 92109
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Peter Sprague — guitar
Kevyn Lettau — vocals
Tripp Sprague — sax and flute
Gunnar Biggs — bass |
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8 PM |
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Music for the Season of the Santa Ana Winds!
We played this spot at the beginning of summer and the vibes were so good we had to return! |
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Sunday September 19, 2010 |
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Peter Sprague Group
Plays the Music From
Calling Me Home |
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Tango del Rey
3567 Del Rey Street
San Diego, CA
858 581-1114
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Peter Sprague — guitar
Kevyn Lettau — vocals
Leonard Patton — vocals
Lisa Hightower — vocals
Allison Adams Tucker — vocals
Kate Fuller — vocals
Danny Green — piano
Duncan Moore — drums
Gunnar Biggs — bass |
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7:30 PM |
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For this night we're celebrating the emergence of my new recording "Calling Me Home." We've got 5 incredible vocalists and an ace band. It'll be a really special evening of bossa nova and jazz. |
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Thursday September 23, 2010 |
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Peter Sprague
Plays Solo |
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The Roxy Restaurant
517 S. Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA
760-436-5001
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Peter Sprague — guitar
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7 PM |
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Solo guitar is one of my favorite musical vehicles to ride in. All aboard! |
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Sunday September 26, 2010 |
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Kevyn Lettau
and Peter Sprague
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The Blue Whale Bar
123 Astronaut E S Onizuka Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012-3833
(213) 620-0908
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Kevyn Lettau — vocals and percussion
Peter Sprague — guitar
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8 PM |
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Making the drive up to L.A. to share some sonic treats at the Blue Whale. |
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Wednesday September 29, 2010 |
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Duncan Moore Trio
featuring
Peter Sprague |
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The U.S. Grant Hotel
326 Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101
800-237-5029
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Duncan Moore — drums
Peter Sprague — guitar
Gunnar Biggs — bass |
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8 PM |
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Great to be playing a hit with master drummer Duncan. |
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Thursday September 30, 2010 |
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Peter Sprague
Plays Solo |
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The Roxy Restaurant
517 S. Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA
760-436-5001
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Peter Sprague — guitar
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7 PM |
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Solo guitar is one of my favorite musical vehicles to ride in. All aboard! |
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Friday October 1, 2010 |
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Dianne Reeves Group
in Napa, CA |
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Jazz at the Napa Valley Opera House
1030 MAIN STREET
NAPA CA 94559
info@nvoh.org
707.226.7372
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Dianne Reeves — vocals
Peter Martin — piano
Peter Sprague — guitar
Reginal Veal — bass
Terryon Gulley — drums |
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Up the Cali coast with the amazing Dianne Reeves. |
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Saturday October 2, 2010 |
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Dianne Reeves Group
in Davis, CA |
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Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts
UC Davis
9399 Old Davis Rd
Davis, Ca. 95616
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Dianne Reeves — vocals
Peter Martin — piano
Peter Sprague — guitar
Reginal Veal — bass
Terryon Gulley — drums |
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8 PM |
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Up the Cali coast with the amazing Dianne Reeves. |
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Sunday October 3, 2010 |
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Peter Sprague Trio |
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The Bernardo Winery
13330 Paseo Del Verano Norte
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 487-1866
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Peter Sprague — guitar
Kevyn Lettau — vocals
Gunnar Biggs — bass |
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2 PM |
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Cool little gig during the day out in the country next to Rancho Bernardo with vocalist Kevyn Lettau. |
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Tuesday October 5, 2010 |
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Peter Sprague
Plays Solo |
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Rancho San Diego Branch Library
11555 Via Rancho San Diego
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 660-53706
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Peter Sprague — guitar
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6:30 PM |
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Solo guitar and this one is a free concert. |
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Friday October 8, 2010 |
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Peter Sprague and
Emily Elbert |
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Tango del Rey
3567 Del Rey Street
San Diego, CA
858 581-1114
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Peter Sprague — guitar
Emily Elbert — vocals
Tripp Sprague — sax and flute
Gunnar Biggs — bass |
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7PM |
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Emily played a show with us back in December and it blew my mind. What a vocalist and guitarist and I'm so happy she's passing through town again. You've got to hear her! For this concert were celebrating the release of a her new CD. |
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Tuesday October 5, 2010 |
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Peter Sprague
Plays Solo |
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Arts Alive on the Coastal Rail Trail
Solana Beach, CA
more details to follow
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Peter Sprague — guitar
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12 PM |
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Solo guitar and this one is a free concert along the new artistic trail that they've just completed in Solana Beach. |
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Saturday October 16, 2010 |
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Billy Childs
Jazz Chamber Ensemble |
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In Los Angeles
details to follow
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Bill Childs — piano
Peter Sprague — guitar
Carol Robbins — harp
Bob Sheppard — flute, sax
Scott Coley — bass
Antonio Sanchez — drums
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Amazing music from his new recording. |
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Thursday October 21, 2010 |
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Denise Donatelli Group |
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Vitello's Jazz & Supper Club
4349 Tujunga Ave.
Studio City, CA 91604
818-769-0905
www.vitellosrestaurant.com |
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Denise Donatelli — vocals
Geoffrey Keezer — piano
Peter Sprague — guitar
Hamilton Price — bass
Duncan Moore — drums
Bob Sheppard — woodwinds
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8 PM |
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Denise has a new CD that we tracked here at SpragueLand and we're gathering the tribe to rip it up realtime! |
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This is my most recent recording.
Click here for more info and to listen to the tracks.
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