DOLORES PETERSEN Presents: "Valentive's Night" OPEN MICirophone / JAM: Session - w/ D'z "Lonely ♡♡♡s" Trio - Karen HERNANDEZ, Tony DUMAS & Michael BARSIMANTO February 14, 2013

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

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

[Updated 2/14/13 12:01 am]
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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 select "Lonely Hearts" In-House Live Jazz Trio - "Maestro Comping Improv-Soloists"
Karen Hernandez - Music Director/piano
"Saint Lady Hernandez, Ms. Magic Soul"
Tony Dumas - bass
"The good s☼n's back w/ stealth physics. Let it shine!"
Michael Barsimanto - drums (sub.)*
"religiously school'd & tour'd 'n Jazz, soul, R&B, funk..."
*Note - D'z (reg.) "Lady & Gentlemen" Trio drummer Mr. Ralph "Hush Puppy" Penland [OUT] until next week. (2/21)

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

Host(s):
Dolores Petersen - (reg.) Host/v
"1st Lady of Diverse Live Music"
Linda Hopkins - Emerita Hostess/v (ret.)
"Legendary, Lady blues, Jazz Artist"
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: Intern(s)
Mako Hattori - Intern/vocal
"talented singer, solid voice, clean & clear" - Jay Jacksan, LAJazz.com
Randal Fisher - woodwinds (Annual surprise guest appearence?)
"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♭♬♫] Dem Hug-♥s classed-up the joint, wit thar-wha', 125 yrs between dem professionally? Great Loving Day Reps. (hint-hint) Lik luv "The best dat $ kain't buy." J. Jacksan in da' house. (tisk-tisk Mako) Watch he don't miss-spell yo name wit all dat fat flattery. (jus' da' facts my bruddah) Other Japanese treats - Unfinished Biz (not unlike J.G.'s Sho-K'ace performance-not, last nite, huh?)

[Aloha] Mrs. Hattori, Keisuke Segawa

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

[Get Well Soon] "D", Paul Batson, George Harper, James Janisse, Jody Jaress, Michael Session

[God Speed] Mrs. Barsimanto, Fred Dave, Mrs. Torres, Gary Brumburgh, Nate Morgan, Yolanda Poe

[RIP] Donald Byrd, Mrs. & Mr. Dumas, Musa (brother), Austin Peralta, Carl Randall, Dave Brubeck

[In-Kind Promotion] DWIGHT TRIBLE @ Angelus Plaza Fri Feb 15th 2p free; AZAR LAWRENCE Quintet w/ special guest PHIL RANELIN @ RG Club Sat 16th 9 & 11p; JOHN CAMPBELL Paparazzi Ristorante Sat(s) 7-10p; Dir. John Stephens Big Band @ BMPAC Su(s) 4p; MICHAEL SESSION Sextet @ Townhouse Sun(s) 6p-until; KAREN HERNANDEZ @ Jax Su(s) 6p w/ David HOPKINS Mon(s) 6:30p @ Colombos w/ Jimmy SPENCER Wed(s) 6p. Compliments of LA Weakly Listings Moron - Mr. Babble 2U

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