Notes:Dorothy Pincus (@mudramusicbmi) + Kayla Pincus (@pincuskayla)
Charyn Harris (@charynharris)
And me! (@jasonluckett)
Lyd & Mo Photography Studio & Gallery (@lydandmo)
Friday, May 5 at 8pm.
27 N. Mentor Ave.
Pasadena, CA.
Jason Luckett hosts and performs
Doors: 7:30
Showtime: 8pm
Suggested donation: $20 at the door or online at PayPal.me/jasonluckett (100% goes to the musicians).
In Playhouse Village in the heart of Pasadena
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Another group of friends to be joining us on April 7 is a trio version of The Underthings. These are #tbt images from the days when we met. I’d invited Stefanie Naifeh to join this edition of FFJN w/ Jason Luckett & Friends because I’d always loved her voice and remembered the broad repertoire The Underthings covered. So I’m super excited that she was able to pull together a couple bandmates to make this mini-resurfacing happen. Here’s what she wrote for this post on Facebook:
“Well, it’s been a while folks but we have a little gig coming up. Jason Luckett invited a small ensemble from the Underthings to perform at his monthly event in Pasadena on April 7th!
It will be Paul Lacques, Richie Lawrence and me (Stefanie Naifeh) performing our jazzier styled tunes. It isn’t the first time we have done a small, intimate ensemble.”
And the photos above are proof! Join us next Friday!
First Fridays Jazz Night with Jason Luckett & Friends, April 7, in Pasadena! Marcelo Bucater‘s trio (@marcelobucater) Stefanie Naifeh (w/ Paul Lacques & Richie Lawrence of The Underthings) And me!
Friday, April 7 at 8pm. Lyd & Mo Photography Studio & Gallery (@lydandmo) 27 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA.
Hosted by Jason Luckett Doors: 7:30 Showtime: 8pm Suggested donation: $20 at the door or online at PayPal.me/jasonluckett (100% goes to the musicians). In Playhouse Village in the heart of Pasadena
Highlighting my newest friend who will be joining me on April 7, at Lyd & Mo’s, this is Marcelo Bucater. We just met this January and keep discovering that we’ve got more and more great musicians in common. I’m excited that he’s bringing his trio to our First Fridays Jazz Night. I’ll let his bio tell you the rest:
Marcelo Bucater (@marcelobucater) is a drummer/percussionist and educator from São Paulo – Brazil based in Los Angeles since 2013.
Currently, part of the Drum Faculty at Los Angeles College of Music (LACM) and the California College of Music (CCM) teaching private and group lessons.
Marcelo has worked as a session and touring musician for several years, recording and performing live with different artists. His versatility as a drummer and percussionist lead to performances accompanying artists of different genres all over the world.
He has produced, recorded and performed with independent artists and renowned musicians such as Carrie Underwood for the 51st ACM Award, Adam Levy (Norah Jones), Darek Oles (Pat Metheny), Scott Henderson (Chick Corea), Philip Bynoe (Steve Vai), John Avila (Oingo Boingo), Gemini (Justin Bieber), Natalia Spadini, Andrew Murdock (Linking Park), Tinto Tango, Koobang Ensemble, Duques, and Phat Cat Swinger just to name a few. And performed in venues like Disney California Adventure, Rose Bowl, Levi’s Stadium, MGM Arena in Las Vegas, Microsoft Theater, Hollywood Pantages Theater, Pershing Square LA, El Rey Theater, NAMM Show, Queen Mary, and many others.
Marcelo is a member of the Recording Academy and a voting member of the Latin Grammys. Some of his music projects include the Press Award 2020 Finalist group Little Brazil Trio – which made it to the 20th Annual Latin Grammy Awards ballot in five categories and was a finalist at the 24th Annual USA Songwriting Competition with the original song “Vem”.
His passion for music and his craft is shown in his great feel and rock-solid support for the music and his warmhearted personality.
Join us Friday, March 3 at 8pm. Lyd & Mo Photography 27 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA.
Hosted by Jason Luckett Doors: 7:30 Showtime: 8pm Suggested donation: $20 at the door or online at PayPal.me/jasonluckett (100% goes to the musicians). In Playhouse Village in the heart of Pasadena
Marcelo’s trio features Morgan Jones on keys, Ryan Roberts on bass.
Join us!
Hosted by Jason Luckett Doors: 7:30 Showtime: 8pm Suggested donation: $20 at the door or online at PayPal.me/jasonluckett (100% goes to the musicians). In Playhouse Village in the heart of Pasadena
DETAILS:
Artist:JASON LUCKETT
Jason Luckett Pasadena Residency: First Fridays Jazz Night w/ JL & Friends
Notes:We’re back! First Fridays Jazz Night w/ Jason Luckett & Friends. Marcelo Bucater’s trio (@marcelobucater) & Stefanie Naifeh w/Paul Lacques will join me at Lyd & Mo Photography Studio & Gallery (@lydandmo) on Friday, March 3 at 8pm. 27 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA. Join us!
Hosted by Jason Luckett
Doors: 7:30
Showtime: 8pm
Suggested donation: $20 at the door or online at PayPal.me/jasonluckett (100% goes to the musicians).
In Playhouse Village in the heart of Pasadena
Library Girl + Shonda Buchanan Present: Feeling Good – A Tribute to Nina Simone in Words + Music. Featuring readings by: Lynne Thompson, Peter J. Harris, Pam Ward, Steve Hochman, F Douglas Brown and Shonda Buchanan. Featuring music by: Willie Aron, Jason Luckett and Lisa Sanders & Brown Sugar “Karen Hayes.” Sunday Night, April 9th at 7 PM. Ruskin Group Theatre. 3000 Airport Ave, Santa Monica 90405. Across from Barker Hangar at Santa Monica Airport. $20 includes Free Parking + Dessert. Tickets available NOW at ruskingrouptheatre.com. Click on See A Show, look for Library Girl icon. Library Girl is now in its 14th year. Created + Produced every 2nd Sunday night of the month by Susan Hayden. Managing Director: Mike Myers. Production Support: Nicole Millar + Paul Denk. All Box Office Proceeds Donated to Ruskin Group Theatre.
Notes:Library Girl + Shonda Buchanan Present: Feeling Good – A Tribute to Nina Simone in Words + Music. Featuring readings by: Lynne Thompson, Peter J. Harris, Pam Ward, Steve Hochman, F Douglas Brown and Shonda Buchanan. Featuring music by: Willie Aron, Jason Luckett and Lisa Sanders & Brown Sugar “Karen Hayes.” Sunday Night, April 9th at 7 PM. Ruskin Group Theatre. 3000 Airport Ave, Santa Monica 90405. Across from Barker Hangar at Santa Monica Airport. $20 includes Free Parking + Dessert. Tickets available NOW at ruskingrouptheatre.com. Click on See A Show, look for Library Girl icon. Library Girl is now in its 14th year. Created + Produced every 2nd Sunday night of the month by Susan Hayden. Managing Director: Mike Myers. Production Support: Nicole Millar + Paul Denk. All Box Office Proceeds Donated to Ruskin Group Theatre.
We’re back! First Fridays Jazz Night w/ Jason Luckett & Friends. Nailah Porter (@nailahporter) & Danny Moynahan (@dannymoynahan) will join me at Lyd & Mo Photography Studio & Gallery (@lydandmo) on Friday, March 3 at 8pm. 27 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA. Join us!
Hosted by Jason Luckett Doors: 7:30 Showtime: 8pm Suggested donation: $20 at the door or online at PayPal.me/jasonluckett (100% goes to the musicians).
In Playhouse Village in the heart of Pasadena
DETAILS:
Artist:JASON LUCKETT
Jason Luckett Pasadena Residency: First Fridays Jazz Night w/ JL & Friends
Notes:We’re back! First Fridays Jazz Night w/ Jason Luckett & Friends. Nailah Porter (@nailahporter) & Danny Moynahan (@dannymoynahan) will join me at Lyd & Mo Photography Studio & Gallery (@lydandmo) on Friday, March 3 at 8pm. 27 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA. Join us!
Hosted by Jason Luckett
Doors: 7:30
Showtime: 8pm
Suggested donation: $20 at the door or online at PayPal.me/jasonluckett (100% goes to the musicians).
In Playhouse Village in the heart of Pasadena
As sunlight drenches my home, I’m writing on January 19, to share two pieces of exciting news!
First, starting February 3rd, I have a “First Fridays” residency in Pasadena where I will play and host jazz aligned artists throughout the year.
And, second, on Sunday, February 19th, I’ll be performing an evening of Freedom Songs, traditional and my original music, accompanied by Russell Ferrante on piano, Edwin Livingston on bass, and Reggie Quinerly on drums, in the beautiful gothic revival building of All Saints Church, Pasadena, as part of their long standing Jazz Vespers series.
My residency, Jason Luckett’s First Fridays Jazz and Friends, is like a cross between the shows I loved doing at Left Coast Wine Bar in Glendale, and a house concert. It’s at Lyd & Mo Photography & Gallery (27 Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA 91106), which is a beautiful space with nice sound. (It’s like a smaller version of Mr. Musichead Gallery.)
Sometimes I’ll play with my guests, sometimes they’ll do their own sets, but this time we’ll lean more toward jazz, and artists doing their own complete sets.
And it’s like a house concert in that it’s a real listening environment, we ask for a $20 donation per person with all the money going to the artists, Mo supplies light refreshments, but you are welcome to bring your own for yourselves or to share, and all ages are welcome.
The first show, Feb. 3, will feature the Cuban-Swedish artist Angelica Artifex, and Danette Christine, whose most recent release sets the music of Harry Nilsson into surprising contexts.
March 3 we’ll have the great Nailah Porter (my old partner from the “Love Fest” residency at Lucy Florence/Hudson Theater!) and others. Doors open at 7:30. The show runs from 8 – 10:30 with a break or two.
Now the Vespers:
Well, first, I’m extremely honored to be part of this series, and to be joined by such amazing players. “Vespers” can be thought of as traditionally and evening of prayer, around sundown, focusing on Psalms.
For Black History Month, I can think of a more prayerful thing than to focus on songs of liberation born of the Civil Rights Movement, and to carry that spirit forward to us here today with songs like, “I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free,” “Eyes on the Prize,” and my own “Daydream” and “Jackson, MS.” As a bonus, we’ll have my sister, Dr. Josslyn Luckett, preach. And Nailah will lend her voice, too! It’s long been a dream of mine to do this music in this setting. It’s going to be powerful.
I can’t wait to see you in person soon! You know where I’ll be every first Friday of the month! And on a special Sunday in February! (See below for times and addresses.)
Peace and love to you all!
J
PS Thanks again for all the support on the release of the new live album! If you don’t have it yet, it’s available exclusively on Bandcamp here.
Sunday, February 19th, I’ll be performing an evening of Freedom Songs, traditional and my original music, accompanied by Russel Ferrante on piano, Edwin Livingston on bass, and Reggie Quinerly on drums, in the beautiful gothic revival building of All Saints Church, Pasadena, as part of their long standing Jazz Vespers series.
I’m extremely honored to be part of this series, and to be joined by such amazing players. “Vespers” can be thought of as traditionally and evening of prayer, around sundown, focusing on Psalms.
For Black History Month, I can’t think of a more prayerful thing than to focus on songs of liberation born of the Civil Rights Movement, and to carry that spirit forward to us here today with songs like, “I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free,” “Eyes on the Prize,” and my own “Daydream” and “Jackson, MS.”
As a bonus, we’ll have my sister, Dr. Josslyn Luckett, preach. And Nailah will lend her voice, too!
It’s long been a dream of mine to do this music in this setting. It’s going to be powerful.
I can’t wait to see you in person soon! You know where I’ll be every first Friday of the month! And on a special Sunday in February! (See below for times and addresses.)
Notes:This is part of the Jazz Vespers series at All Saints Church in Pasadena. I’ll be doing a set of Freedom Songs, movement songs from jazz and folk traditions and my original work. Joining me will be Russell Ferrante on piano, Edwin Livingston on bass, and Reggie Quinerly on drums. With special guests, Josslyn Luckett preaching, and Nailah Porter.
Let’s celebrate the holidays back home at The World Stage! So happy to be back for the first time in several years. This is the place where so much of my creative life was shaped and the community that helped me grow. This will be a joyful night. I’ll be the featured artist after the workshop portion, then there will be an open mic.
Wednesday, 12/14, The World Stage 4321 Degnan Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008 7:00 doors, 7:30 workshop, 8:30 feature (me), 9:05 open mic
Notes:Featured Performer at the Anansi Writers Workshop.
The Anansi Writers Workshop was founded in 1990 by Kamau Daáood, Akilah Oliver, Nafis Nabawi and Anthony Lyons. In 1993, Michael Datcher initiated the development of a three-part format for the workshop. Our tradition of a community workshop began in the late 1960s at the Watts Writers’ Workshop, where World Stage co-founder Kamau Daáood started his writing career. For general information and booking, contact V. Kali, the Anansi Writers Workshop Coordinator, at vkaliflowers@gmail.com.
