Jazz at the Chimes/Vive Le Jazz September 21, 2008

MARY D’ORAZI
EMAIL: mdorazi@lifemarkgroup.com
4499 Piedmont Ave. - Oakland , CA 94611 - Ph: 510/ 228-3218

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

"...Think Paris ...and red wine...and new love, lost in a kiss on a wet cobblestone street" and you have Vive Le Jazz!

WHAT: “Jazz at the Chimes” featuring Vive Le Jazz!

Proceeds to benefit the American Heart Association

WHEN: September 21, 2008 - Sunday 2:00 pm concert followed by artist’s reception

WHERE: Chapel of the Chimes, Oakland

Member of the Lifemark Group

4499 Piedmont Ave. Oakland

TICKETS: $10 - $15 general admission for concert and reception. Kids under 12 free. Purchase tickets at the door. Cash only. Ticket sales begin at 12:30 pm.
Info: 510/ 228-3218

Website: http://www.lifemarkgroup.com/oakland/special_events.asp

http://www.myspace.com/vivelejazzmusic

SAN FRANCISCO/OAKLAND – Vive Le Jazz! will perform at JAZZ AT THE CHIMES - 4499 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, on Sunday, September 21, 2008 at 2pm. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the American Heart Association. Jazz at the Chimes is produced by Lifemark Group. For more information, visit: http://www.lifemarkgroup.com/oakland/special_events.asp or call 510/228-3218.

Berkeley-based gypsy jazz quintet Vive Le Jazz! (formerly known as The Very Hot Club) doesn’t imitate or reproduce the music of their inspirational icons Django Reinhardt or Stephane Grappelli of the Quintette du Hot Club de France. They instead renew the original concept, writing new songs in a style that captures the spirit of a time when popular taste and art coincided. Led by guitarist/vocalist/songwriter George Cole and singer/fiddler/producer Kathy Sierra, along with Vic Wong, Julian Smedley and Carla Kay, Vive Le Jazz! creates an irresistible blend of nostalgia and cutting edge modernity.

The band Vive Le Jazz! was created by guitar virtuoso George Cole. He is the band's lead vocalist, guitarist, composer and producer. He's toured with Joe Walsh of the Eagles, recorded with producer Roy Thomas Baker (Queen and Paul McCartney). George was the lead guitarist for Big Blue Hearts (Geffen/Interscope) and Beatnik Beatch ( Atlantic ) who performed with Ringo Starr and many others. He recorded on Chris Isaak's platinum selling Forever Blue Album and Lee Seung Hwan's multi-million selling Korean pop smash. He has performed with Robert Cray, Boz Skaggs, and Fisher Stevenson. George was guitar instructor and mentor to Billie Joe Armstrong and Mike Dirnt of Green Day for ten years. He is endorsed by Gibson Guitars and Dean Markley Strings.

The concert at Lifemark Group’s Chapel of the Chimes, Oakland on September 21 will be followed by a reception where the public can meet the artists, enjoy refreshments and purchase CDs.

For more information about Vive Le Jazz! go to http://www.myspace.com/vivelejazzmusic

Jazz at the Chimes, a monthly series sponsored by Lifemark Group’s Lifemark Arts program featuring Bay Area talent. Jazz at the Chimes concerts are held at the Chapel of the Chimes in Oakland – a designated City of Oakland Landmark designed by Julia Morgan. The Chapel provides a wonderful visual backdrop and acoustic listening venue for live music in a setting like no other.

Lifemark Group, a family of Bay Region cemeteries, mausoleums, crematories and funeral homes, believes that “Every Life Leaves a Mark” and honors the individual stories, unique artistry and personal contributions of all people who are a part of our diverse Bay Area community.





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Official Website: http://www.myspace.com/vivelejazzmusic