By Patte Purcell
I always love a good Jazz Jam and Palm Springs has got some great ones. The VIP Afterparty at the BMW of Palm Springs Smooth Jazzfest was so much fun that nobody wanted it to end. We had artists come in from LA, San Diego even Las Vegas to jam. One of the ‘Drifters’ vocalist Michael Howard gave us his rendition of “Stormy Monday.” Each artist had their own spotlight which made it so much fun. The energy was incredible.
So we’ve decided to do a ‘Celebrity Jazz Jam’ series for the season sponsored by Paul Evert RV Country (who will be displaying some of their high end coaches) and CV Weekly.
We start out with a Jazz Brunch at Arnold Palmer’s in La Quinta on Sunday, November 22 from 11:30 to 2:30 on the patio and the green. It’s a mix of national artists and local favorites. Popular KESQ local news journalist and host of ‘Eye on the Desert’ Patrick Evans will be emceeing the event. He might even sing a song or two!
Our Jam band is led by vocalist, pianist and entertainer Martin Ross, Joe Baldino on smooth jazz and blues guitar, Darryl Williams on bass (Darryl is Dave Koz’s bass player and part of the L.A. Collective), and Craig Chestnut on drums. Guest jammers include Slim Man (the voice of smooth, 13 CDs), mega producer and Jazz pianist Ronnie King, Curtis Brooks on sax, Rick Parma vocals and sax, Victor Robles on sax, Guillermo Yslas on percussion, jazz guitarist Philly Joe Littel, jazz vocalist Rose Mallett, Bonnie Gilgallon vocalist, and local favorite John Carey on smooth jazz guitar. There are even some surprise celebrity guests! There are more surprises coming.
Tickets are going fast at only $20 a ticket. An off the menu brunch and specialty cocktails will be offered additionally. Tickets are available at www.purplepass.com/celebrityjazzjam or by calling them at 1-800-316-8559.
To reserve a table for brunch call Arnold Palmer’s directly at 760-771-4653. You will need a ticket to attend.
Arnold Palmer’s outdoor area is the perfect place to enjoy a brunch and afternoon of some amazing jazz artists with their fire pits and comfy chairs.
On January 18 (Monday) from 5-8 we will be at the beautiful Desert Willow Golf Resort. There will be a beautiful appetizer buffet and specialty cocktails. Tickets will be available in January.
We plan to bring monthly Celebrity Jazz Jams during the season moving into a 3 day International Jazz Festival next summer. We are working to build the Palm Springs area into the ‘Jazz Hub’ for the southwest by incorporating new national artists with local favorites to give the desert some truly great jazz.
My partner Karl Erikson and myself welcome your participation. We will be appearing on Patrick Evans ‘Eye on the Desert’ on KESQ on Friday Nov. 20 to promote the series.
If you’d like to jam or need other information contact:
Patte Purcell – Muze Muzic
pattepurcell@yahoo.com 702-219-6777
