DOLORES PETERSEN Presents: OPEN MIC / JAM: w/ D'z "Lady & Gentlemen" In-House Live Jazz Trio - Karen HERNANDEZ & Tony DUMAS · Ralph PENLAND April 25, 2013

DOLORES PETERSEN Presents: A Yearound Movable Festival - Seasonal - Winter(Spring)SummerFall
*Event-venue transitioning "with a Jazz state of mind." - Duke Ellington / The Shape Of Jazz To Come - Ornette Coleman

@ bar & grill in hysterical Western-styled corner east of Vine
venue: reservations (323) 466-9917

[Updated 4/19/13 12:01 am]
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"Jazz Appreciation Month" J.A.M. closer

OPEN MICrophone / JAM: session "Companion Event"

" 'heavy surprise guests' 'redoubtable jazz vets' " - LA Weekly

"The best, always very special and different. This "Companion Event," combined with a preceding Showcase, stands alone in its unique presentation. The highest regards go to being genuinely and sincerely well run. Kudos to "D'z" integrity for always a job well done... It's about the music, contributive philanthropy, NOT a competition or Karaoke. It's diverse, multi-genred, privileged participation, about live music and having mindful, respectful good fun." - Nawn Duhplym, aaJ/LA

Herstory in the making. This long standing, successful tradition has endured and continues... L.A.'s weekly pick & L.A. Jazz scene's best accompanists. A select, In-House Live Jazz Trio, with "World Renowned Musicians.". A multi-genred event, not just all about Jazz; live entertainment, diverse, a Patron of Arts Renaissance, community supported, amateur to pro, vocalists/instrumentalists & always very special surprise guests & VIPs.

This "Companion Event" is preceded (different weekly) by a SHOWCASE; ACOUSTIC, CABARET, Artist/Performer Presentation, (PRO) VOCALISTS / INSTRUMENTALISTS, SINGERS / SONGWRITERS; BENEFITS / CELEBRATIONS / FUNDRAISERS or TRIBUTES. (Refer to specific listing for details & updates.)

Accompanist(s):
D'z greatest "Lady & Gentlemen" In-House Live Jazz Trio - "Maestro Comping Improv-Soloists"
Karen Hernandez - Music Director/piano
" magical-mystical 'Lady' soul "
Tony Dumas - bass
"quiet silent type, gentleman Musketeer"
Ralph Penland - drums
"mild-mannered, cram-pom energy-drink'n gentleman"

You, other very special guests & VIP.
"...stellar assortment of top-flight jazz musicians..." - unacknowledged writer, LA Weekly

Host(s):
Dolores Petersen - Presenter/(reg.) Host/v
" 'Empressaria' 'D' 1st Lady of diverse live music "
Linda Hopkins - Emerita Hostess/v
"Legendary, Lady blues, Jazz Performing Artist" (ret.)
Yolanda Poe - (reg.) Co-Host In Absentia/dancer/photographer/v
" 'Yo-Yo' - R s-hiro, all R love & 'n R prayers..."
Yevette Stewart - "Grand" Guest Co-Host/v
" 'Pro-Jazz Songstress' aka Mrs. Hug-♥ "

Event Staff:
Robyn Carmona, Assistant
"CEO, Krystle Klear Sound Entertainment Market & Research Manangement"
Mako Hattori - Intern/vocal
"talented singer, solid voice, clean & clear" - Jay Jacksan, LAJazz.com
Randal Fisher - flute/tenor sax
From: PAPA's young lion den; sidesman w/ - Aloe Blacc, Caesau Mateus, Phil Ranelin, Jesse Sharp, Vince Wilburn & Ehtio Cali; Leader/Co-collaborator - Free Association.

Event Presenter:
Dolores Petersen, A. Pro-Advocate Rep. - Facilitator/Founder/Organizer
E-mail: dolwood@aol.com
Ph #: (323) 632-1640 (business hours M-F 9am-5pm)

Mission Statement: "D'z" events prioritize live music 1st and foremost. Participation is considered a privilege. Artists, patrons of the art and community-supporters of live music afford the opportunity to perform and audience. NOT a recording session/studio, Karaoke and/or a competition/contest. We reserve the right to refuse service.

Mindful dinner show etiquette & courtesy required during performances. Space permitting, valued venue diners & bar only patrons are requested to support event TIPS. (20% minimum entertainment gratuity suggested)

Absolutely NO audio/video recording &/or transmission without prior written authorization(s) in advance. No flash photography during performance. All photography may be dis-allowed during performance.
Absolutely NO outside event promotion/solicitation without prior approval.

House event approved event photographers; Warren Berman, Ricky Knack, Yolanda Poe, Jennifer Ruggiero, Marie Runsey & Acel Troutman.

Table seating limited; reservation highly recommended & qualifies for pre sign-up consideration. Patrons of the arts Event TIPS collected. (solicited & encouraged) Priorty given w/ pay2sing or play event TIPS. Arrive early, self parking-lot FREE.

* Recommended - Please see our listings @ all·about·jazz "the bigger, deeper picture" & LAJazz.com "A Community-Supported Guide to Jazz Events" + CabWest, Constant Contact, Meetup & updates on fb, Twitter & Yahoo Upcoming (In-Kind) http://lajazz.com/ & http://www.allaboutjazz.com/

[Last Week♭♬♫] The Mr. Ken Warfield Sho-. "It's all good." - Michael Session

[Aloha] Fuasi, Fred Dave, Mrs. Hattori, Keisuke Segawa

[Condolences] To: The Family(s) of: Michael Adams, Michael Barsimanto, Marvin Meisler, Papa-rau Tuakana, Tony Dumas, Fuasi Abdul-Khaliq

[Get Well Soon] Paul Batson, Mako, George Harper, Serge Kasimoff, Mimi Melnick

[God Speed] Fred Dave, Arron Jenkins, Mrs. Torres, Gary Brumburgh, Roy Hargrove, Nate Morgan, Yolanda Poe

[RIP] Linda Boreman, Mrs. & Mr. Dumas, Fuasi's Mother, Musa (brother), Herb Jeffries, Austin Peralta, Carl Randall, Dave Brubeck

[In-Kind Promotion] April: KENNY BARRON - The Da Camera Society Free Community Concert Sat 13th 6p @ 28th St. YMCA; DAVID HOPKINS w/ KAREN HERNANDEZ @ Dayz Inn Sat 13rd 8:30p @ Colombo's Fri(s) 12th, 19th, 26th 9:30p; JOHN STEPHENS w/ LLEW MATTHEWS, DONALD & JAMAEL DEAN @ Lightshouse Sun 14th 11a; JACQUES LESURE w/ TONY DUMAS, ROY McCURDY @ Lucy 51 Sun 14th 12 noon; ETHIO CALI w/ RANDAL FISHER @ Blue Whale Sun 14th 9p; JOHN STEPHENS, Big Band Music Dir. @ BMPAC Sat(s) 20th, 27th 4p, Sun 21st 4p; KAREN HERNANDEZ @ Jax Mon(s) 6p, w/ JIMMY SPENCER Wed(s) 7p @ Colombos; MAIA & RANDAL FISHER @ The World Stage Sat 27th 10 & 11:30p; 30th Annual "Tribute to Dolo" Scholarship Benefit Jazz Concert @ Regency West Sun April 28th 3p; BILI REDD @ Terranea Resort Sat(s) 7p; JOHN CAMPBELL Paparazzi Ristorante Sat(s) 7p; DAVID HOPKINS Open Mic @ Jax Mon(s) 6:30p; (Always confirm event details b4Ugo) - Uncomplimentary, LA Weakly listings moron; Mr. Babble 2U aka Hicky Burr http://youtu.be/rpxHNQOGkYc

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