6122-6124 Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood, California 90028

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

In Gower Gulch "Western-styled corner east of Vine"
venue-reservations: (323) 466-9917

[Updated 12/18/12 12:01pm]
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OPEN MIC / JAM: "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.)

Personnel: Accompanists -
D'z poly-genre "Mayan Prophecy" In-House Live Jazz Trio -
"award winning, world class, Comping Improv-Soloist + Artists"
Kevin Toney - piano *(sub.) **(sub.)
"the music speaks for itself..."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=kRUOuFKrfVA#!
Tony Dumas - bass
"quiet silent type gentleman, Jazz Master bassist"
Ralph Penland - drums
"mild-mannered gentleman, Virtuoso trap-percussionist"

*Note - D'z (reg.) "Lady & Gentlemen" pianist out until next week (post Mayan Calendar Prophecy)
Karen Hernandez - Music Director/piano
" Good 'Lady Saint' pianist prodigy "
**Note - Scheduled (sub.) pianist, Darrell Alston canceled. "1st choice (sub.) For: Dini's Annual Tribute, 'c'est la vie' "

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

Guest Co-Host:
TBA

Host(s):
Dolores Petersen - (reg.) Host/v
"1st Lady of Diverse Live Music"
Linda Hopkins - Emeritus Hostess/v (ret.)
"Legendary, Lady blues, Jazz Artiste"
Yevette Stewart - "Grand" Guest Co-Host/v
" 'Pro-Jazz Songstress' aka Mrs. Hug-♥ "

Event Staff: Intern(s)
Mako Hattori - v/Assistant
"talented singer, solid voice, clean & clear" - Jay Jacksan, LAJazz.com
Randal Fisher - woodwinds (MIA)
"from PAPA's young lion den; Aloe Blacc, Caesau Mateus, Phil Ranelin, Jesse Sharp, Vince Wilburn
sidesman & Free Association Leader/Co-collaborator"

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♭♬♫] Yolanda Poe vists & sings, "there r Angels." "Guitar" Jack Wargo ripped, elevated the evening. 2 many very special guests & VIP 2 mention. "See Y'awl @ D'z annual tradition next yr. Linda Hopkins' B-day 2013!"

[Condolences To:] Marvin Meisler, Papa-rau Tuakana, & family(s)

[RIP] Austin Peralta, Carl Randall, Dave Brubeck

[Get Well Soon...] James Janisse, Bili Redd

[God Speed!] Mrs. Torres "Johnnie's Mother" And Aloha! Fred Dave...

[On The Road of Recovery] Gary Brumburgh, Yolanda Poe...

[In-Kind Promotion]

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