Jazz Piano Summit with Dick Conte Trio, Susan Muscarella Trio and The Michael Longo Trio April 26, 2009

A three trio afternoon to featuring the Dick Conte Trio with Laurie Antonioli vocals; the Susan Muscarello Trio with Nicholas Bearde vocals; and The Michael Longo Trio with Margie Baker, vocals. This gathering of SF Bay Area jazz piano trios will celebrate the Jazzschool in Berkeley in its work to keep jazz alive through educational programs.

Hailed as one of the most comprehensive schools for jazz in the country, the Jazzschool offers instrumentalists and vocalists of all ages and levels a broad spectrum of performance and lecture classes, short-term workshops and private instruction. Classes are designed for the professional musician, the serious student and the jazz aficionado seeking greater personal enrichment.

The Douglas Beach House is a legendary oceanfront live music club in the San Francisco Bay Area. It is home to the Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society, a non profit organization that has been presenting Sunday afternoon headliner Jazz and Classical Music with an ocean view since 1964. Located directly on Miramar Beach in Half Moon Bay, 45 minutes from San Francisco and Silicon Valley, the Bach Society is a major contributor to the San Francisco live jazz scene by presenting national touring jazz concerts and classical performances in an intimate venue. According to the musicians, the Douglas Beach House is “the best small venue in the United States.” Founder, Pete Douglas, says, “We bring a chamber approach to music in a casual beachfront setting, respectful of both the artist and the audience.” All performances are open to the public and partially supported by members and contributors. Buffet and drinks available although you can bring your own wine!

Official Website: http://www.bachddsoc.org