With an all-star musical lineup, Concerts.Cafe was a huge success with Earth, Wind & Fire’s Myron McKinley leading the way with his legacy concert series debut “The Speakeasy.”
Kaylene Peoples performs to a sold-out crowd with her much talked about show, “Romantic Bossa-Nova,” as she features 7-time Grammy-winner Larry Dunn, 2-time Grammy-nominated Bunny Brunel with all stars Grammy-nominated Dennis Hamm, and drummer Chad Wackerman. Also in attendance was Designer Kevan Hall, multi-award winning actor/playwright Levy Lee, actress Elizabeth Lambert, and TV episodic writer Kevin Foster! The multi-award-winning artist Kaylene Peoples held the audience captive in the palm of her hands with an emotionally stirring and heartwarming performance at the Catalina Jazz Club! (All Photos by Sheryl Aronson ©Sasaphotos for Schmoozejazz.com)
Terry Wollman and Melanie Taylor were joined by special guest Will Donato (sax/flute), and Felice Hernandez (Vocals), Jamila Ford (Vocals), Tracy Carter (Piano), Ian Martin (Bass), and John Ferraro (Drums). The audience was treated to a delightful program of music that combined melodic, easy flowing music for the Laguna Beach Festival of Arts Music Series.
The news of Willie Payne, Jr.’s passing profoundly shocked and saddened the smooth jazz community including musicians, radio personalities, and concert attendees.
Larry Dunn and Luisa Dunn talk about their music and new projects during the COVID19 pandemic. This is part 4 of the series “COVID19 Don’t Stop the Music.” Co-authored by Sheryl Aronson and Kaylene Peoples Schmooze Jazz Magazine.