I’ll be joining this amazing group of artists in this great community theater center for a song or two to benefit those affected by the Eaton Fire. BUY TICKETS
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2/22/25 Seasons of Love: Live Music, Dance and Storytelling to Benefit those in our community affected by the Eaton fire
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2/8/25, Pasadena: Second Saturdays Jazz Night w/ Jason Luckett & Friends
I’m back from India! And I hope you’ll join us for the first Second Saturdays Jazz+ Night with Jason Luckett & Friends of the year! We’re at Archetype Yoga in Pasadena. We’re continuing the practice of bringing great music to non-traditional rooms, supported by businesses that give all the ticket money to us artists putting on the show! It’s a blessing in these times.
I’m excited to have vocalist and arranger Cathy Segal-Garcia and pianist Gary Fukushima back with us for the first time since 2023. Cathy is an anchor of the jazz and vocal improvisation scene in Los Angeles with whom I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating at various times over the past decade or so. She brings creative and earthy arrangements to classics and her original music and Gary is a perfect partner for her, with his breadth of experience. (In addition to being a fine pianist, he’s also a jazz journalist and educator.)
Cathy introduced me to vocalist Cheryl Barnes and pianist Phil Cabasso who joined us in January 2024 with the brilliant Brazilian bassist, Leo Nobre. Cheryl and Phil are also brilliant arrangers of standards covering a broad spectrum of Bossa nova, straight ahead jazz and they even did a great version of the Spinners classic, “People Make the World Go Round” the last time they were with us!
The format is the same as it’s been for the past two years, I’ll introduce with a song or two, then bring up my guests for their sets, then I’ll usually close the night with a set of my own.
The only thing to look out for is that we’re on the third floor there, so if you need the elevator, please let me know. It’s in the back and one of the staff will have to let you in. I’m sure this will all get down to a science as we develop, but bear with us as we get everything going.
Second Saturdays Jazz Night w/ Jason Luckett & Friends
Saturday, February 8, 2025
7:30 Doors,
8pm Showtime, runs until 10:30
Performing:
Chery Barnes + Phil Cabasso + Leo Nobre
Cathy Segal-Garcia + Gary Fukushima
Jason Luckett (@jasonluckett)
Hosted by Jason Luckett
Suggested donation: $20 at the door or online
Venmo: @jasonluckett
PayPal.me/jasonluckett
(100% goes to the musicians)
or through Eventbrite
Archetype Yoga
638 E. Colorado Blvd. Ste. 301
Pasadena, CA 91101
626-345-5676
In Playhouse Village in the heart of Pasadena, just around the corner from the Playhouse, plenty of parking on Colorado or in the city lot behind Urth Cafe.
Enter through the front, we’re on the third floor. Let us know if you need an elevator and will let you in the back through the alley. 626-345-5676
IG: @firstfridaysjazznight @jasonluckett @archetypeyoga
RSVP here by leaving a comment, or visit the Facebook event page.
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2/28/25 CCEJ’s 2025 Roots of Justice Convening
The Roots of Justice Convening will be a full day opportunity for dialogue, learning and reflection. Our keynote speaker is Jenan Mohajir with Interfaith America. Join us for meaningful conversations and workshops geared towards building bridges in divided times.
For more info and to register, go to the CCEJ’s website: https://www.cacej.org/convening
For a discounted ticket price, contact Vanessa Rodriguez at vrodriguez@cacej.org.
History of the Event: Since the 1990’s, CCEJ has hosted an annual community Breakfast, known throughout the years as the “Interfaith Breakfast” and “Interfaith Intercultural Breakfast” to bring people of different identities together and share in the vision of a truly inclusive community. Over the past several years, in response to community requests for a more in-depth experience, CCEJ broadened our annual event to an all-day convening, with dialogue groups and workshops to spark individual “a-ha” moments in service of personal and institutional transformation.
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3/1/22 Morro Bay, The Savory Palette
Doing a set of my own and a set with Zoe FitzGerald Carter the night before the Sam Cooke Tribute at the Cambria Performing Arts Center.
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3/2/25 Cambria, Sam Cooke Tribute
Come celebrate the music of soul music legend Sam Cooke on Sunday March 2. at Cambria Center for the Arts Theatre (CCAT)! We’ll cover his hits (You Send Me, Cupid, Bring It On Home to Me, Another Saturday Night) and deep cuts from his extensive discography.
The performers include Zoe Fitzgerald Carter, Mike Berman, Jesse Loren Strickman, Emily Zuzik, Justin Christian, Sebastian Luna, Jason Luckett, and Adrian Bourgeois.
The concert is produced by Songwriters at Play, husband-wife team Steve Key and Bonnie Nelson-Key. Their tributes at CCAT have included the music of Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson, Dollie Parton, Willie Nelson, James Taylor, Carole King, Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, Joan Baez, and Bob Dylan. find out more about Songwriters at Play here. https://songwritersatplay.com
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12/14/24 “Second Saturdays” begins in Pasadena!
We’re having a holiday show in our new home for what was called First Fridays Jazz Night with Jason Luckett & Friends. It’s now Second Saturdays Jazz+ Night, with JL & Friends… and we’re at Archetype Yoga in Pasadena. We’re continuing the practice of bringing great music to non-traditional rooms supported by businesses that give all the money taken in to us artists putting on the show!
I’m excited to have Jami and Phil join me for this special kick-off as both were part of last year’s Holiday show at Lyd & Mo’s and both were a huge part of the community and success of our former residency.
The format is the same as it’s been for the past two years, I’ll introduce with a song or two, then bring up my guests for their sets, then I’ll usually close the night with a set of my own.
The only thing to look out for is that we’re on the third floor there, so if you need the elevator, please let me know. It’s in the back and one of the staff will have to let you in. I’m sure this will all get down to a science as we develop, but bear with us as we get everything going.
Also, we’re actually taking off January then beginning our regular monthly shows on February 8.
RSVP on Facebook and/or leave a comment below to let me know you’re coming and if you need help with the elevator. Thank you!
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10/4/24 First Fridays Jazz Night w/JL & Friends — The Finale
Join us for our final show at Lyd & Mo’s. Mo is closing his doors after 10 years in Playhouse Village. I’m super sad about it. But we’re going to have a great night to celebrate it, with Danette Christine & Friends — who played our very first show nearly two years ago — and Jami Lula — who reunited his 90s band Lula for a show in our first year, joined me a couple times, and sang for the Christmas show — will be debuting new music during our final night at this place that has felt like a home for so many of us. I’ll do a set, of course, and I hope to have some other surprises for you, too. I’ve got no word on where I might take this series going forward, if it is to continue. So I want to thank you all so much for supporting us for the past 21 months. It has been a joy to commune with you all!
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10/21/24 Sideman gig with Zoe Fitzgerald Carter, Los Angeles
Zoe’s a friend who lives up in Northern California and has a great new album called, “Before the Machine.” I’m excited to play guitar for her for the second time this year at Hotel. We’re also going to be doing some recording at my studio while she’s in town!
Her music is in the Americana realm…with some soulful swamp. She started her career as an acclaimed journalist and memoirist, so her writing is beautifully textured. And I get to amplify that with some textured electric guitar. It’s really fun to play with her!
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10/26/24 Full Set @ Hotel Cafe, Los Angeles
I’m playing my first ever set under my name at Hotel Cafe, believe it or not. I’m joining Feef Mooney’s record release event on Saturday, 10/26, at 10:30pm. It’s at a rock ‘n’ roll time on Saturday night in Hollywood. The Hotel Cafe is one of the premier singer-songwriter venues in Los Angeles. Feef is an energetic ball of positive light whom I met doing the Nilsson tribute shows over the past couple of years. And she’s got a crack band including Chris Price and Fernando Perdomo (guys who play with some of your favorite power pop artists and more) collaborating with her that night. And I’m stoked to be part of the party doing a full set at Feef’s request.
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