DOLORES PETERSEN Presents: SHOWCASE: "Aufwiedersehn" - FUASI ABDUL-KHALIQ, "Guest Soloist" - PHIL RANELIN w/ D'z "Lady & Gentlemen" In-House Live Jazz Trio May 26, 2011

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A "farewell until we see you" to visiting from Germany, Fuasi Abdul-Khaliq (conductor, arranger, composer and player of saxophone, clarinet and flute) One of our local crème de la crème Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra emissary, mentored student of the late Hosrace Tapscott. An inspirational musician prophet & chosen one among many.

+ "...heavy surprise guests..."* ie Linda Hopkins, Yvonne Butler, "Big" Jay McNeely, Ray Bailey, John "China" Stevens, Richard "The Judge" Ihara, Sabine...
("*" - LA Weekly)

"D'z" Herstorical Renaissance; weekly Thursday night SHOWCASES are privileged participation, short and sweet. "Companion Events," celebrated for being diverse, multi-cultural & multi-genre. These community-supported events also include, Benefits and Tributes. On-going Contributive Music Cooperative projects include, Collaborative-Artistry, Jazz Retribution and Vocal-Collective.

"One-of-a-Kind" SHOWCASE alternates, ACOUSTIC, CABARET, (PRO) VOCALISTS / INSTRUMENTALISTS, SINGERS / SONGWRITERS, FUNDRAISER/BENEFITS and TRIBUTES/HONORINGS. An established tradition, long-standing, on-going, every Thursday night, dinner shows. Musicians, true to the art, are supported by a patron of the arts community.

NOTE - LA's weekly pick, SHOWCASE, companion event is immediately followed by the #1-OPEN MIC / JAM featuring LA Jazz scene's best trio of accompanists, "World Class" In-House Live Jazz Trio with "World Renowned Musicians." Every "One-of-a-Kind" Showcase and it's companion, Open Mic/Jam is unique and not just all about Jazz LA. It's new, the Jazz messenger.

Accompaniment Personnel:
"Lady & Gentlemen" In-House Live Jazz Trio
" 'World Renown' accompanist/improv-musicians "
Karen Hernandez - Music Director/piano
"'Lady Soul' pianist prodigy, Gene Harris protégé "
Tony Dumas - bass
" Swiss tempered gentleman, 'BADD Samurai Bassist' "
Ralph Penland - drums
" 'Virtuoso' trap-ease artist, a poised & calm gentlemen "

Guest Soloist:
Phil Ranelin - trombone/vocal
" 'Maestro' Miles Davis of the trombone "

Dolores Petersen - Founder/(Reg.)Host/Organizer/vocalist
" 'D', 1st Lady of Diverse Live Music Promotion "

Event Contact:
Dolores Petersen - A. Pro-Advocate Rep. (Artist, Promoter, Advocate, Representative)
E-mail: dolwood@aol.com
Info #: (323) 632-1640
http://www.facebook.com/people/Dolores-Petersen/777909683

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.

* 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)

All cell phone ringers must be turned off.

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; photographing 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

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

Limited table seating, reservation highly recommended. Patron of arts TIPS solicited. Early arrival suggested for FREE available self parking- lot.

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