The Invitational Musician Showcase Competition "The Vocalist Series" features some of the Bay Area's best up and coming male and female singers. Each singer gets to sing several songs to display his/her different styles of music. These are dynamic, entertaining, and powerful singers who have been given the chance to show off their talents in an excellent venue to a panel of well-known judges in the music industry. Backed by the ever talented Dee Spencer trio, it's a show like no other in San Francisco.

7/2/04    Friday

6 to 8 pm Dinner Set w/ Ricardo Scales "The black Liberace," Ricardo Scales' nickname, only tells part of the pianist's story. Like the real Liberace, he wears flashy attire on-stage when he launches into a set that showcases his incredible versatility. What the nickname doesn't tell you is that the pianist has a determination as tough as steel, and he needed every ounce of it to ever make it to the stage in the first place. Everything from his performance to his flash makes Scales' piano playing look fun and easy. And if you believed that, you'd be missing an inspiring story.

8 & 10 pm Randy Darbonne Randy is a charismatic performer who combines the influence of Marvin Gaye, Prince and Michael Jackson into his own unique musical statement. Randy’s solo career as an R&B, Soul-songwriter/balladeer is destined to make a major impact on today’s music scene.

7/3/04    Saturday

Club Jazz Nouveau will have an outdoor barbeque for your 4th of July weekend enjoyment!

10 am to 2 pm Wine Tasting Brunch w/ Ricardo Scales "The black Liberace," Ricardo Scales' nickname, only tells part of the pianist's story. Like the real Liberace, he wears flashy attire on-stage when he launches into a set that showcases his incredible versatility. What the nickname doesn't tell you is that the pianist has a determination as tough as steel, and he needed every ounce of it to ever make it to the stage in the first place. Everything from his performance to his flash makes Scales' piano playing look fun and easy. And if you believed that, you'd be missing an inspiring story.

6 to 8 pm Dinner Set w/ Ricardo Scales "The black Liberace," Ricardo Scales' nickname, only tells part of the pianist's story. Like the real Liberace, he wears flashy attire on-stage when he launches into a set that showcases his incredible versatility. What the nickname doesn't tell you is that the pianist has a determination as tough as steel, and he needed every ounce of it to ever make it to the stage in the first place. Everything from his performance to his flash makes Scales' piano playing look fun and easy. And if you believed that, you'd be missing an inspiring story.

8 & 10 pm Jack Pollard & The Promatics R&B vocals group.

5/4/04    Sunday

Club Jazz Nouveau will have an outdoor barbeque for your 4th of July weekend enjoyment!

10 am to 2 pm Jazz Sunday Brunch w/ Niels Myrner / Invention Trio The Invention Trio is a classic piano trio, dedicated to providing innovative, original renditions of standard Jazz repertoire and the American Songbook. The trio is characterized by its lively, lyrical sound and daring rhythmic interpretation. The Invention Trio can be seen performing at the Heldsburg Jazz Festival and the San Jose Jazz Festival this summer.

5 to 7 pm Gospel Supper w/ Ricardo Scales "The black Liberace," Ricardo Scales' nickname, only tells part of the pianist's story. Like the real Liberace, he wears flashy attire on-stage when he launches into a set that showcases his incredible versatility. What the nickname doesn't tell you is that the pianist has a determination as tough as steel, and he needed every ounce of it to ever make it to the stage in the first place. Everything from his performance to his flash makes Scales' piano playing look fun and easy. And if you believed that, you'd be missing an inspiring story.

8 & 10 pm Sonata Pi San Francisco's best kept music secret is the amazing singing sensation, SONATA PI. They can sing Manhattan Transfer four part harmony even better then Manhattan Transfer, and everyone just dances a storm when they perform. Piano; Ron Belcher, Bass; Darrell Green, Drums.

7/5/04    Monday    Billy Higgins Legacy Band   
                                   3 pm to 12 am
 

Traditional jazz group.

7/6/04    Tuesday    Jazz Mine    7 pm, 8:30 pm & 10 pm
 

This outstanding jazz ensemble plays a variety of styles including traditional, swing, hot jazz, ragtime, modern jazz, standards, French, and Latin. Some of the songs will be familiar to listeners while others are quite obscure, but in ether case, hearing them performed by this talented group of musicians is an experience that should not be missed. There is a certain chemistry that happens onstage whenever Jazz Mine performs. It is obvious that Alan, Joe, Ran and Dave have a deep love and respect for the music they play. They are able to reproduce the appropriate musical style for many genres of jazz while at the same time giving their own particular interpretation to each song. Band Members: Alan Spector, Acoustic Guitar & Vocalist; Joe Yamamoto, Violin & Mandolin; Dave Bell, Guitar; Ran Bush, Bass.

7/7/04    Wednesday    Kymberly Jackson    8 & 10 pm
 

"I have known that music is my passion since I was just 5 years old"... Kymberly Jackson began her long and arduous quest for the perfect union of musician and instrument. She experimented early on with the woodwinds, beginning with the clarinet and then moving through the percussion section, until she finally found her instrumental soul mate in the flute.

7/8/04    Thursday    RYA    8 to 11 pm
 

6 to 8 pm Dinner Set w/ Ricardo Scales "The black Liberace," Ricardo Scales' nickname, only tells part of the pianist's story. Like the real Liberace, he wears flashy attire on-stage when he launches into a set that showcases his incredible versatility. What the nickname doesn't tell you is that the pianist has a determination as tough as steel, and he needed every ounce of it to ever make it to the stage in the first place. Everything from his performance to his flash makes Scales' piano playing look fun and easy. And if you believed that, you'd be missing an inspiring story.

8 to 9:30 pm Orchestra Asere

10 am to 2 pm Wine Tasting Brunch w/ Mary Holland Mary E. Holland (vocalist and songwriter) and Blac'berry Soup Quartet brings to you unique music featuring original jazz and R&B songs coupled with true classics. You'll love the dynamic sound featuring John Baker on piano, Bob Coons on guitar, Shawn Swezey on drums and Mary E. Holland on vocals. (As a special note, Mary is presently a finalist in the channel 2 KTVU "Gimme The Mike" competition and can be seen on the following SF Bay Area channels: KTVU Channel 2 on June 5th at 7 pm; Channel 36 on July 2nd at 7 pm.)

6 to 8 pm Dinner Set w/ Ricardo Scales "The black Liberace," Ricardo Scales' nickname, only tells part of the pianist's story. Like the real Liberace, he wears flashy attire on-stage when he launches into a set that showcases his incredible versatility. What the nickname doesn't tell you is that the pianist has a determination as tough as steel, and he needed every ounce of it to ever make it to the stage in the first place. Everything from his performance to his flash makes Scales' piano playing look fun and easy. And if you believed that, you'd be missing an inspiring story.

8 to 9:30 pm Roy Bennett presents Calvin Tillery

7/11/04    Sunday

10 am to 2 pm Jazz Sunday Brunch w/ Pulse Mondiale Pulse Mondiale is a musical travelogue - a sonic voyage through a myriad of the world's rhythms and melodies. Featuring René Gely on guitar, David Russ on bass and Raul Ramirez on percussion, their musical style is all encompassing, embracing Latin Jazz, Caribbean, New Orleans Mambo, Reggae, Flamenco and African Hilife.

5 to 7 pm

8 & 10 pm Margie Baker

7/12/04    Monday    Boca Vocals Showcase & Open Mic
                                     8 & 10 pm
 

Hello Music Lovers, Julie & Dave, are once again hosting, the Boca Vocal Showcase & Open Mic at Club Jazz Nouveau. Last time, there was a great turn-out of talented singers and musicians, who enjoyed performing in this wonderful venue. Club Jazz Nouveau is such a cool and classy place to showcase all our talented friends. With professional sound and lights, plus a great band, you will be primed to sing your best. If you sang last time, come and see Jack Pollard to pick up your CD, for the nominal, $5 fee. Jack will make CD's available to all performers, at each open mic. This time, we have two great showcases to present. First we have Amanda King, who's smooth, soulful voice, is a treasure to listen to. We liked her so much the first time, in North Beach, we asked her back for a second Boca appearance. We also have the amazing, jazz a cappella group, Clockwork. Clockwork was a finalist in the National Harmony Sweepstakes competition. We attended the competition, and were thoroughly impressed with their performance. We are thrilled to have them showcasing at Club Jazz Nouveau. This is one performance you will not want to miss. We once again, expect a full house so, come early, bring sheet music in your key, and sign up for the open mic See below for more details. See ya there!!! Julie Paris.

7/13/04    Tuesday   Billy Higgins Legacy Band   7, 8:30 & 10 pm
 

Traditional jazz group.

7/14/04    Wednesday    Caroline Daly    7 & 9 pm
 

Bastille Night Party with Caroline Daly and The French Jazz Quartet. Join in singing the Marseillaise and kick up your heels to the Can Can with Caroline Daly, The Aussie Diva from Down Under, and her French Jazz Quartet. A great night to continue the Bastille Night celebration.

7/15/04    Thursday    The Company She Keeps    8 & 10 pm
 

World rhythms and funky grooves are the backbone of this dynamic group. Interactive, energetic, fun and responsive, they are a joy to hear and a pleasure to see. The group plays a number of original pieces as well as an exciting mix of the known. Charity is a dynamic vocalist with a wide range of expression and an ability to captivate a listening and dancing audience. Her influences include Chaka Kahn, Astrud Gilberto and Ella Fitzgerald, and she's HOT!

6 to 8 pm Dinner Set w/ Ricardo Scales "The black Liberace," Ricardo Scales' nickname, only tells part of the pianist's story. Like the real Liberace, he wears flashy attire on-stage when he launches into a set that showcases his incredible versatility. What the nickname doesn't tell you is that the pianist has a determination as tough as steel, and he needed every ounce of it to ever make it to the stage in the first place. Everything from his performance to his flash makes Scales' piano playing look fun and easy. And if you believed that, you'd be missing an inspiring story.

8 to 9:30 pm Greg Lamboy In a sea of negative, depressed and anti-social music, there stands an artist who reminds us that all hope is not lost. Greg Lamboy combines words of truth with impassioned music that inspires you to care, to question, to learn, to strive, and to love. A talented singer and multi-instrumentalist who's not afraid to be passionate and sensitive but retains the strength and courage to stand up for what he believes in. Weaving unforgettable melodies with award winning song writing and raw emotion, he creates accessible music that wins the hearts, minds, and ears of all who listen.

10 am to 2 pm Wine Tasting Brunch w/ Times 4 On their debut release, Seductivity, Times 4 presents an energetic concoction of all-original music, integrating groove-based funk/hiphop beats with modern harmony and improvised jazz. Times 4 features four outstanding and experienced musicians, all born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area – Lincoln Adler (saxophone), Kevin Lofton (bass), Maurice Miles (drums), and Greg Sankovich (keyboards). Seductivity features a wide range of musical beats and flavors that reflect the eclectic backgrounds of the musicians. From straight up jazz/funk to latin to blues to middle eastern tinge, a diverse musical journey is embarked on in the name of progressive jazz.

6 to 8 pm Dinner Set w/ Ricardo Scales "The black Liberace," Ricardo Scales' nickname, only tells part of the pianist's story. Like the real Liberace, he wears flashy attire on-stage when he launches into a set that showcases his incredible versatility. What the nickname doesn't tell you is that the pianist has a determination as tough as steel, and he needed every ounce of it to ever make it to the stage in the first place. Everything from his performance to his flash makes Scales' piano playing look fun and easy. And if you believed that, you'd be missing an inspiring story.

8 to 9:30 pm Gregory James

7/18/04    Sunday

10 am to 2 pm Jazz Sunday Brunch w/ Pulse Mondiale Pulse Mondiale is a musical travelogue - a sonic voyage through a myriad of the world's rhythms and melodies. Featuring René Gely on guitar, David Russ on bass and Raul Ramirez on percussion, their musical style is all encompassing, embracing Latin Jazz, Caribbean, New Orleans Mambo, Reggae, Flamenco and African Hilife.

5 to 7 pm Gospel Supper

8 & 10 pm Millicent Woods  She has arrived! Millicent Wood, whose original vocal style and great depth of emotional expression distinguish her as a unique talent whose time has come, has released her debut CD of jazz and pop standards, Moonglow. The soaring voice of Aretha Franklin, in the mid 1960's, first "ignited the fire." However, it was the music of Nancy Wilson that helped her plot her course as a jazz singer. In the early 80's, Ms. Wood sang with E.W. Wainwright and the African Roots of Jazz, the Black Repertory Theatre in Berkeley, had the lead acting, singing and dancing role in Hal Johnson's Run Lil' Chillun, and played a nightclub singer and dancer in Bubblin Brown Sugar. Whether she's belting out the brassy "Come Rain Or Come Shine," steamin' with "Summertime," or caressing the intimate lyrics of "In My Solitude," she does it all with ease.

7/19/04    Monday    Carl Garrett Quartet 
                                     7 pm, 8:30 pm & 10 pm
 

Jazz Quartet.

7/20/04    Tuesday    Caroline Daly
                                      7 pm & 9 pm
 

Down Under Blues with Caroline Daily.

7/21/04    Wednesday    Terry Disley Experience    8 & 10 pm
 

"Seen onstage with Acoustic Alchemy for much of the 80's and 90's, Terry Disley's exciting new band the 'TERRY DISLEY EXPERIENCE' were a major hit at the recent Lake Tahoe Jazz Festival alongside David Sanborn etc. Tonight this all star group will feature selections from their smooth jazz hit CD - 'EXPERIENCE'. Band Members: Terry Disley (Piano/Keyboards); Lorn Leber (Guitar); Mary Fettig (Sax/Flute); Daniel Parenti (Acoustic/Electric Bass); Darian Gray (Drums).

7/22/04    Thursday    Times 4    8 & 10 pm
 

On their debut release, Seductivity, Times 4 presents an energetic concoction of all-original music, integrating groove-based funk/hiphop beats with modern harmony and improvised jazz. Times 4 features four outstanding and experienced musicians, all born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area – Lincoln Adler (saxophone), Kevin Lofton (bass), Maurice Miles (drums), and Greg Sankovich (keyboards). Seductivity features a wide range of musical beats and flavors that reflect the eclectic backgrounds of the musicians. From straight up jazz/funk to latin to blues to middle eastern tinge, a diverse musical journey is embarked on in the name of progressive jazz.

6 to 8 pm Dinner Set w/ Ricardo Scales "The black Liberace," Ricardo Scales' nickname, only tells part of the pianist's story. Like the real Liberace, he wears flashy attire on-stage when he launches into a set that showcases his incredible versatility. What the nickname doesn't tell you is that the pianist has a determination as tough as steel, and he needed every ounce of it to ever make it to the stage in the first place. Everything from his performance to his flash makes Scales' piano playing look fun and easy. And if you believed that, you'd be missing an inspiring story.

8 to 9:30 pm Carlos Godinez Carlos is a guitarist supreme. He has a warm, rich guitar sound which can be sultry but also frenetic & exciting when the number calls for it. Carlos also has a unique "Latin" vocal sound with Spanish & English lyrics, that combined with his guitar make him one of the most exciting musical visitors to our shores.

10 am to 2 pm Wine Tasting Brunch w/ Pulse Mondiale Pulse Mondiale is a musical travelogue - a sonic voyage through a myriad of the world's rhythms and melodies. Featuring René Gely on guitar, David Russ on bass and Raul Ramirez on percussion, their musical style is all encompassing, embracing Latin Jazz, Caribbean, New Orleans Mambo, Reggae, Flamenco and African Hilife.

6 to 8 pm Dinner Set w/ Ricardo Scales "The black Liberace," Ricardo Scales' nickname, only tells part of the pianist's story. Like the real Liberace, he wears flashy attire on-stage when he launches into a set that showcases his incredible versatility. What the nickname doesn't tell you is that the pianist has a determination as tough as steel, and he needed every ounce of it to ever make it to the stage in the first place. Everything from his performance to his flash makes Scales' piano playing look fun and easy. And if you believed that, you'd be missing an inspiring story.

9:30 pm to 1:30 am Walter Earl Group with DJ Henry If you haven't heard, then its time you did... Catch the 3rd Installment of THE CONNECTION, Saturday, July 24th! Enjoy the full experience of fine wining and dining in an elegant atmosphere as we tap into your soul and invite you to "Step Into Our Groove". The Walter Earl Group and DJ Henry Soul will once again bring our collective live and vinyl musical expressions to the stage... where JAZZ-UNDERGROUND-MEETS-HIPHOP-SOUL. We have added a little more flavour to the fire, y'all. Special guest vocalist Semoine Sykes will entice you with her Jazz-Inspired Soulful blend of melodies. For the Soul HipHop Lovers in the house, Wise Proof will be bringing his lyrical genius to the stage for the ultimate revelation... enough said!

7/25/04    Sunday

10 am to 2 pm Jazz Sunday Brunch w/ Morris Legrande Bass Player Extraordinaire.

5 to 7 pm Gospel Supper w/ Morris Legrande Bass Player Extraordinaire.

8 & 10 pm Octobop Octobop, the popular Bay Area West Coast jazz octet will record their third album live in San Francisco on Sunday July 25, 2004. With the success of their two previous recordings "Night Lights" and "Too Close for Comfort" (spring 2000), Octobop is taking its cool repertoire directly to the fans with a live recording in set to take place from 8 p.m. to midnight. Recently called by the Los Angeles Jazz Scene, "concise and meaningful" Octobop's newest recording will feature updated recordings of some of the genre's most classic songs including "Broadway," "Westwood Walk," "The Duke You Say," "Dreamsville," "Lotus Bud" and "Not From Dixie". These tunes represent works by Gerry Mulligan, Shorty Rogers, Marty Paich, Bill Holman, Henry Mancini, Cy Coleman and others. Additionally, the recording will feature several Octobop originals. "We view this recording as the third chapter in our musical biography," said Geoff Roach, saxophone, lead writer and leader from Octobop. "We decided on recording live to add a new dimension to the cool West Coast sound our fans truly enjoy." Band Members: Jack Conway (Guitar); Bill Hazzard (Vibes); Mike Humphrey (Trombone); Roy Kaufmann (Drums); Matt Kesner (Tenor, Alto, Soprano Sax); David Kopf (Bass); Geoff Roach (Baritone Sax , Bass Sax, Alto Sax and Alto Flute); Randy Smith (Trumpet and Flugelhorn).

7/26/04    Monday    Amy Meyers Band / True Margrit /
                                     Audrey Howard    7 pm, 8:15 pm & 9:45 pm
 

7PM: Amy Meyers Band "Meyers makes folk influenced pop with smart lyrics and memorable tunes...she has a few things in common with Shawn Colvin, but she is a bit edgier." - Collected Sounds Women In Music.

8:15 PM: True Margrit    Come join True Margrit for her 29th birthday show! "Some voices hide in corners waiting to be noticed; others stomp center stage and refuse to budge. True Margrit has a melodic rasp that lands her splat in the latter category. Conjuring images of chain-smoking dames in smoke-filled clubs, her bluesy phrasings and rumbling timbre are at the stylistic core of True Margrit. The rest of the band (bassist Gary Hobish and drummer Andrew Bacon) is no small shakes either." - Neva Chonin, San Francisco Bay Guardian.

9:45 PM: Audrey Howard "Audrey Howard is a great performer, combining solid song writing, great guitar playing, humor, soul and lyrical depth with consistently edgy, sexy live shows... she rocks!" - guitarist André Bush, author of "Modern Jazz Guitar Styles."

7/27/04    Tuesday    Billy Higgins Legacy Band
                                      7 pm, 8:30 pm & 10 pm
 

Traditional jazz group.

7/28/04    Wednesday    Liz Salisbury    8 & 10 pm
 

Liz Salisbury, a new name on the Bay Area jazz scene, is at once soulful and engaging, sassy and subtle. Her tasty interpretation of standards has already begun to impress local audiences, from the beginning jazz listener to the heaviest aficionado. With Leonard Thompson on piano, George Ban-Weiss on bass and Bryan Bowman on drums... plus special guests. Come join the fun!

7/29/04    Thursday    Lexie Cole CD Release Party
                                        8 to 11 pm
 

Lexie Cole will be releasing her new CD "Nourish." The debut album for Soul Singer/Songwriter, Lexie Cole, brings a new sound to today's R&B market. With her conscious lyrics and contemporary grooves, this green-eyed singer is hitting with force. Lexie sings with so much passion and expression that audience members have been known to call out "Go, Aretha!" and "You're the next Teena Marie!" Her uninhibited singing style lacking any shred of self-consciousness is a modern-day example of true soul singing. She considers her biggest mentors to be Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan and Gladys Knight. Her love of R&B/Soul, Funk and Gospel can be heard in her original music. She has just finished producing her much anticipated debut album "Nourish." As the Executive Producer, she wrote and recorded the entire project in Oakland working primarily with BamRock City Productions' own Robert Anderson. Being the sole lyricist, Lexie gets inspiration from the heart of human existence: Soul searching, the pursuit of truth and purpose and the knowledge that each of us deeply desires to make a difference. On the evening of the CD release, Lexie will be supported by the FUNKONAUTS and OTIS GOODNIGHT.

6 to 8 pm Dinner Set w/ Ricardo Scales "The black Liberace," Ricardo Scales' nickname, only tells part of the pianist's story. Like the real Liberace, he wears flashy attire on-stage when he launches into a set that showcases his incredible versatility. What the nickname doesn't tell you is that the pianist has a determination as tough as steel, and he needed every ounce of it to ever make it to the stage in the first place. Everything from his performance to his flash makes Scales' piano playing look fun and easy. And if you believed that, you'd be missing an inspiring story.

8 to 9:30 pm

10 am to 2 pm Wine Tasting Brunch w/ Gail Dobson Gail Dobson Sextet covers the whole musical and emotional palette with songs from her new CD, Gail Dobson-Parallel Reflections, including the music of Antonio Carlos Jobim, Wayne Shorter, Smith Dobson, Harold Arlen, Nat Adderley, and others. Band Members:Gail (Vocals); Graham Connah (Piano); Eric Markowitz (Bass); Smith Dobson, Jr. (Drums); Ben Goldberg (Clarinet).

2 pm to 4 pm "Milk, Cookies & Jazz" w/ Gail Dobson

6 to 8 pm Dinner Set w/ Ricardo Scales "The black Liberace," Ricardo Scales' nickname, only tells part of the pianist's story. Like the real Liberace, he wears flashy attire on-stage when he launches into a set that showcases his incredible versatility. What the nickname doesn't tell you is that the pianist has a determination as tough as steel, and he needed every ounce of it to ever make it to the stage in the first place. Everything from his performance to his flash makes Scales' piano playing look fun and easy. And if you believed that, you'd be missing an inspiring story.

8 to 9:30 pm Tony Saunders and The MRLS Quartet Born into a famous music family, Tony Saunders was destined to become one of the most respected members of the entertainment industry. The son of famed recording artist Merl Saunders, his mother, Betty was also a well-known music historian. Tony has always been a natural. With his father's guidance and his mother's encouragement he studied piano for over 13 years and was awarded a fellowship at the prestigious San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Tony was fortunate enough to receive his first piano lessons from the world-renowned musician Herbie Hancock and intensive bass guitar training with the legendary Chuck Rainey and John Kahn. When Tony was just 17, he took the stage with his father and Jerry Garcia.