JazzElPaso Connection
Your Source for El Paso Jazz Events!
JAZZ ON THE ROCKS!
MCKELLIGON CANYON JAZZ SERIES
JAZZELPASO CONNECTION
presents
ALLAN VACHE--AUGUST 13TH
FRANK CANO--SEPTEMBER 10TH
BILLY TOWNES & TONY MAC--OCTOBER 8TH
On August 13th enjoy the jazz sounds of Allan Vache, an international performer and recording artist. Allan toured with the Jim Cullum Jazz Band, appeared on Austin City Limits in addition to NPR's "A Prairie Home Companion" with Garrison Keillor. He has presently recorded twelve CDs and appears at many concerts and festivals around the world. For this event, he is accompanied by New Impressions along with Mike Francis on keys.
All shows start at 8PM
Call the Plaza Theatre Box Office (915) 231-1100 for ticket information.
Individual concert: $9 at the door plus applicable service fees of an additional $3.
Tickets can be purchased at all Ticketmaster locations, Ticketmaster.com, the Plaza Theatre Box office or by calling 800-745-3000. The Plaza Theatre Box Office is open Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. The McKelligon Canyon Box Office is open starting 3 hours before performance time only.
Sponsored by JazzElPaso Connection
JAZZ IS BACK AT THE TRACK!
JAZZELPASO CONNECTION
presents
KACTUS JAZZ
TUESDAY, AUG 11TH, 7PM
SUNLAND PARK RACETRACK & CASINO
FRANKLIN LOUNGE
NO COVER
Kactus Jazz performs traditional jazz tunes with a fresh new twist, appearing throughout El Paso in local clubs, on television and at special events. This new exciting combo performs a variety of jazz styles from swing to Latin to contemporary. Songs in their repertoire range from “Night and Day,” to an upbeat “Girl from Ipanema,” and “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” with a samba rhythm.
Special bar drink discounts!
A WES MONTGOMERY TRIBUTE
Dave Borrego
JAZZELPASO CONNECTION
presents
THE DAVE BORREGO FOUR
SUNDAY, AUG. 16TH, 4PM
DOMINIC'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
6901 MONTANA AVE.
$10 COVER (cash only)
A special event honoring the works of legendary jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery. On the stage is Dave Borrego on guitar, Ruben Gutierrez on keys, Ricky Malichi on drums and Greg Gonzalez on bass.
NEED SPACE TO LIVE/PRACTICE YOUR MUSIC?
Artist Centers in the Downtown Core (AC/DC), a committee of community volunteers in El Paso is working with Artspace, "America's Leading Nonprofit Real Estate Developer for the Arts", conducting an extensive survey to see about building live/work spaces for artists of all disciplines. If you are passionate about your art, music or artistic craft--or know others who are--click on Survey Application's "Learn More". Your participation in this survey is vital in order for El Paso to be considered for this exciting opportunity!
PRICE'S SUPPORTS MUSIC EDUCATION
Ricky Malichi, Stanley Ball and Marty Olivas
JazzElPaso Connection's president Stanley Ball and the El Paso Youth Jazz Ensemble's director Marty Olivas along with music staff instructor drummer Ricky Malichi thank Prices Creameries for its generous $2,000.00 "Give 'Em Five" community grant. These monies help support the 20-piece all-city high school jazz band. JazzElPaso Connection's mission is to preserve jazz for generations with emphasis on music education for our community's youth.
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JAZZ TRIVIA QUESTION
Whose January 16, 1938 concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City is described by many critics as "the single most important jazz or popular music concert in history: jazz's 'coming out' party to the world of 'respectable' music." It also had people dancing in the aisles! To find the answer...go to our History/Reviews page.
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Best Logo Design
JazzElPaso Connection's outstanding logo designed by graphic designer Sandra Salas with Creative Gong has received a national ADDY Award. ADDYs® are the advertising industry’s largest and most representative competition, attracting over 50,000 entries every year in local ADDY competitions.
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Best Website Award
We're proud to announce that JazzElPaso Connection's informative, dynamic, and sophisticated web site has received a 2007 Best Web Site award for 3rd place by Biz Tech! Founded by Brandon Silverstein, Impulse Development builds websites and web applications for clients locally, regionally, and throughout the United States.
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