DOLORES PETERSEN Presents: OPEN MIC / JAM: You, VIPs & D'z In-House "Lady & Gentlemen" Live Jazz Trio - Karen HERNANDEZ & Tony DUMAS · Ralph PENLAND May 19, 2011

DOLORES PETERSEN PRESENTS: @ HSB&G
"historic Western-styled corner east of Vine"
Venue: Info & Reservations: (323) 466-9917

"...heavy surprise guests..." - 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 Karoake. 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, In-House Live Jazz Trio, with "World Renowned Musicians.". A multi-genred event, not just all about Jazz; L.A.'s diverse, Patron of Arts Renaissance, community supported, amateur to pro, vocalists/instrumentalists & always very special surprise guests & VIPs.

This "Companion Event" is preceded by a SHOWCASE; ACOUSTIC, CABARET, (PRO) VOCALISTS / INSTRUMENTALISTS, SINGERS / SONG WRITERS, BENEFIT or TRIBUTE. (Refer to specific listing for details & updates.)

Accompanist(s) Personnel:
"Lady & Gentlemen" In-House Live Jazz Trio
"... redoubtable jazz vets..." - unacknowledged writer, LA Weekly
Karen Hernandez - Music Director/piano (pictured at piano)
"Superb pianist, a local treasure" - Glenn A. Mitchell, L.A. Jazz Scene
Tony Dumas - bass (pictured with bass)
"The greatest bassist in America" - Jo Instone-Brewer, Great Britain, saxophonist
Ralph Penland - drums (pictured at drums)
"An outstanding drummer! An unpretentiously intelligent soloist." - Leonard Feather, International Jazz Critic

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

Event Staff:
Randal Fisher - Intern/sax (pictured b&w playing sax & on flyer, also pictured Roberta Freeman at mic)
" From: PAPA's 'young lion' den To: Aloe Blacc's tenor saxophonist sidemen " (Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra) - Deep Note, the jazz messenger
Dolores Petersen - Founder/(reg.) Host/Organizer/vocalist (pictured singing at mic)
" 'D', 1st Lady of Diverse Live Music Promotion. " - Nawn Duhplym, all about Jazz/LA

Event Info:
Dolores Petersen - A. Pro-Advocate Rep. (Artist, Promoter, Advocate & Representative)
E-mail: dolwood@aol.com
Info #: (323) 632-1640 (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.

[LAST WEEK, Notes] (see "D'z" fb listings)

* Recommended - Please see our listings @ http://www.lajazz.com/index.cfm "A Community-Supported Guide to Jazz Events, Jazz Musicians, and Jazz Venues in Southern California" (+ CabWest, Constant Contact, Meetup & updates on fb, Twitter & Yahoo Upcoming)

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

Absolutely NO audio or video recording 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 approved, premiere professional photographer Ricky Knack is often present and/or available. View charming, appropriate venue & genre photos, as seen through his eyes @ http://wwww.rickyknackphotography.com

Table seating limited; reservation highly recommended & qualifies for pre sign-up consideration. Patron of the arts event TIPS solicited and pay2sing or play TIPS encouraged. Early arrival suggested for self parking-lot, FREE.

Rights & Reproductions: Please be advised that unauthorized use of this listing is strictly prohibited.

Official Website: http://www.facebook.com/pages/DOLORES-PETERSEN-PRESENTS-/368336644285