Events
Rob Diggens and Jolianne Einem
Saturday September 11th, 7:30 pm
Les Conversations Galantes: Rob Diggins and Jolianne Einem violins
“The Light Within the Pines” Johann Christian Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Jean Marie LeClaire, and more…
Celebrating music, the most ancient traveler of the universe! Enjoy a rich tapestry of sound, an entertaining narrative seamlessly woven together with soulful counterpoint and breathtaking virtuosity, at times approaching reckless abandon. $12/10 sliding scale Refreshments available.
Friday September 17, 7pm
Jazz Night with Darius
Enjoy this popular new evening of jazz each third Friday of the month! This one pairs
Darius Brotman, piano, with singer, Bill Allison, Humboldt’s own master of vocalese,
the art of jazz improvisation with the voice.
Sliding scale, no one turned away $5-$10 children free. Refreshments available.
Darius Brotman
Darius is from Berkeley. He's been teaching, accompanying, and playing on the local scene in Arcata for 25 years. In 1999 he received a grant to write an extended jazz suite, The Rambler. He's published articles in jazz journals, and hosts Gone Sides, a jazz show on KHSU 90.5 FM or online at khsu.org, Tuesdays at 8:00 PM.
Bill Allison
Bill Allison, Associate Professor of Music at C.R., is co-founder of the Monterey Peninsula Jazz Orchestra, serving as Educational Director and band vocalist from 1989-1993. He is a past member (1998-2001) of the Northwest Composers' and Improvisers' Collective, and an alumnus of the Jim Knapp Chamber Groove Orchestra, which explores new cross-genre compositions in both live performances and recordings. Bill, who has also taught through the Humboldt State University Music Academy since 2001, has recorded several CDs in conjunction with some of the Northwest's finest jazz musicians. He studied at the Cornish College of the Arts; www.jazznose.com
Friday September 24, 7pm-9pm
Fourth Friday Flicks
Breakfast at Tiffany's
"Breakfast at Tiffany's" (1961). Change looms for Holly Golightly's (Audrey Hepburn) beautiful and glamourous New York existence (sponsored by grateful wealthy gentlemen) as she finds herself drawn into a real-life relationship with Paul (George Peppard). Can she adapt? From the Truman Capote novel. Directed by Blake Edwards. 1962 Oscar nominee for: Best Actress (Hepburn), Best Screenplay (George Axelrod) and Best Art/Set Decoration. Oscar winner for Best Music: (Henry Mancini), Best Song: "Moon River" (Henry Mancini/Johnny Mercer). Bring your own pillow. Refreshments available.
Saturday September 25, 7pm
A little Saturday night jazz grooves straight ahead, with Darius Brotman, piano and Richard Saunders bass!
Richard Saunders
CD’s from their recent show at WCA will be available for sale. The proceeds will help generate funds for this fabulous new jazz night.
Sliding scale, no one turned away $5-$10 children free. Refreshments available.