This week at Armando’s

December 1st, 2008 by Eloise Cotton · No Comments

This week at Armando’s:

OPEN MIC
“Original music done in original ways”

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4
8:00 - 10:00
Sign up 7:30
$3

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THE BRYAN GIRARD TRIO
“Post Modern Jazz and Swinging Tunes”

Bryan Girard - sax
Tim Campbell - keyboards
Cedric Jenson - drums

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5
8:00 - 11:00
$8, 2 for $15

Veteran saxophonist Bryan Girard has been entertaining jazz audiences for more years than he cares to admit, having performed in virtually every major bay area venue, as well as in Europe and Japan. The group focusses on seldom-played gems from the standard jazz repertoire, delivering powerful and moving performances every time.
Born and raised in San Francisco, jazz saxophonist Bryan Girard majored in music at SF State University and has performed in and around the bay area for over three decades. He has also worked in Canada, Europe and Japan as well as participated in various tours throughout the United States.

Over the years, Bryan has performed with many local stars—pianists Richie Crabtree of the Mastersounds and the late Oakland legend Ed Kelly, guitarists Calvin Keyes (formerly with Ahmad Jamal), Brian Pardo (Stan Getz), Barry Finnerty (Miles Davis), bassist Chris Amberger (Art Blakey), percussionists Danny Spencer (Joe Henderson), David Rokeach (Ray Charles), Babatunde Lea, as well as prominent vocalists Denise Perrier, Brenda Boykin, Frankye Kelly, Lavay Smith, Pamela Rose and Maye Cavallaro.

Tim Campbell has played every keyboard from melodica to grand piano, from rock, r&b, funk to jazz. He has been in groups with drummer Mike Mau (from Stoneground) and currently plays organ-via synthesizer with the Bryan Girard trio as well as Old Skool, a 70″s soul group. Tim has gigged with members of Santana and played with some of the Bay Areas great jazz players like Scott Peterson, Steve Heckman, Mad and Eddie Duran and Noel Jewkes.

bryangirardjazz.com
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PAUL PALIZZOLO, WENDY DEWITT, GARY KING & FRIENDS
“Blues”

Paul Palizzolo - harmonica/vocals
Wendy DeWitt - Hammond organ/ piano/vocals
Gary King - guitar/vocals

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6
8:00 - 11:00
$8, 2 for $15

Three unique blues performers come together for a special collaboration.
Paul, King of the Willie Mays Blues Band; Wendy, the Queen of Boogie Woogie and Gary, the arty guitar King make up a royal command performance.
Prepare for the unexpected!

707 MARINA VISTA
MARTINEZ 94553

925.228.6985

You can check out upcoming shows and details at
www.armandosmartinez.com

No one under 21 admitted.