6122-6124 Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood, California

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]
(Format changed, unable to upload pictures/flyer etc @ this time...)

"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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Added by DojO on May 16, 2011

Comments

DojO

(paste/copy) Sun, July 17, 2011 8:45:26 PM

Very cool! Had a BLAST!
xo,
Charmaine

DojO

(paste/copy from fb) Fri. July 15, 2011 at 5:30PM

Thank you, darling. For a wonderful evening and for all the hard work you do to keep live music well and thriving in LA. We all had so much fun! And the wonderful voices, songwriters and song stylists. What a treat! - Ada Bird Wolfe

DojO

(Copy/paste from fb Wall) Sat, Jul 16, 2011 9:55 am

"Dolores..You are a PEACH! Thank you for the evening! A lovely venue, great house band, delicious food. Does it get much better? Fun to watch you buzzing about, locin' on al your chickadees! Thanks for the lovely evening, and see yoooooou...in Septeeeeember! - xoxo Dane Stauffer"

DojO

(copy/paste from yelp) 6/23/2011
"You don't go here and not have a conversation with Dolores. She's got a way of making you feel like you've known her all this time, yet ... you just met. The mark of a really great host of this place. Fulfill a longtime dream of singing along with unbelievable musicians, or have a drink and experience musicians and singers that you'd NEVER see anywhere else.
My experience for the first time where my long time friend, Charmaine Clamor, took me ... was that of absolute surprise and awe of how many of the vocalists I saw that night blew my mind. Don't know why we've never "heard" of some of these talented singers, but this is the place to go if you not only want to be entertained by Dolores and the musicians, but to feel a bit like a throw back in time to the old jazz clubs back in the day.
I live in Denver, so i can't frequent this place, but if I did live back here like I have all my life, this would be my go-to place."
Say hi to Dolores and tell 'em Lola sent ya!" - Lola W., Littleton, CO

DojO

(copy/paste from: Dolores Petersen fb Wall 8/31/11)
Open Mic / Jam!!! Hang out with beautiful Dolores Petersen... She's absolutely wonderful!!! The live music is GREAT!!! ♥♥♥... - Marisa Kosugi & Yu Ooka of Minyo Station

DojO

(copy/paste from fb 12/20/11)
"Dolores, I want to thank you and everyone else..." "...a wonderful night. I had to restrain myself from playing the alto all night because of my excitement. I basked in the excellence I heard from all the performers. You will see me often; that's a promise." - Eddie Salcido

DojO

(copy/paste from: LAJazz.com/Jay's Journeys 2/9/12)
"I've been going almost weekly for several months now... The trio is absolutely amazing, they are such a treat to watch, they are simply amazing... I have seen some awesome performances at this open mic...Dolores is so warm and welcoming to anyone who wants to perform." - Amanda Cohen

DojO

(copy/paste from fb 4/6/12)
"Party was a blast. Can hardly wait until the next one. Happy Easter and many more birhdays in good health!!! XOXO" - Gary Kaplan
"Had a memorable night co-hosting a (hardly surprise) birthday party in honor of our beloved Dolores Petersen. As a tribute, Dolly asked us to work up the #1 Billboard hit on the day w...e were born! Mine was the country waltz standard "Goodnight, Irene" (DON'T look it up!!!) which I did slow and bluesy and in 2/4 time. Great fun! Also got to reconnect with my fellow jazz babies, including Sharon Marie Cline, Lisa Herbert, Pierre Chambers, Mitch Ellis, Jane Dominik, Johnnie Torres, Gary Kaplan, Ada Bird Wolfe and many others. The trio couldn't be beat with Karen Hernandez on the keys, Tony Dumas on bass and my old Vitellos comrade Jack LeCompte on drums. In the audience was the iconic Tony-winning blues and gospel singer Linda Hopkins, who at 87 years young, still visits HSB&G quite frequently. Happy b-day darlin' Dolores. Hope you had as great a time as we all did!! xxxooo" - Gary Brumburgh

"What a fun night! Terrific crowd and great songs" - Johnnie Torres

"Loved seeing everyone!!!! xoxoxo" - Sharon Marie Cline

DojO

(copy/paste from fb 11/11/12
"Was nice meeting you Dolores! I had a really good time - thanks!" - Mike Mossessian

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