SUEZENNE FORDHAM CHAMBER JAZZ LA
"In Historic Sites Series"
Concert on Monday, June 13th 2011
Donald Wright Auditorium at the Pasadena Main Library
285 E. Walnut'Pasadena Ca. 818 371 7735, Information
6:30-9PM... Complimentary Admission
Suezenne Fordham, Steinway;Nate Light,contrabass;
Rochelle Coatney, Latin Percussion, Jake Jamieson, Drums

Jazz-Fusion-Classical with a touch of the Avant performed with virtuosity, intecsity and passion, with profound respect for our audiences describes our concerts. A comfortable ambience in some very hip venues with attention paid to the accessibility of the musical content. We welcome our audiences and know you will have a wonderful experience with some of the elite musicians in LA.

I am very proud of my new musicians, Jake Jamieson, Drummer who gradated with honors UCLA a totally professional player and zbass icon Nate Light, whom I've invited to be my permanant Bassist. He is also exquisite playing with bow producing a cello-like sound! Heaven!

GRAND GALA PREMIERE CONCERT THIS SUNDAY OCTOBER 05,08.
SUEZENNE FORDHAM CHAMBER JAZZ LA ,
7 30 PM Admission Free

South Pasadena Main Library Concrt Hall
1115 El Centro South Pasadena
South Pasadena, Ca

Suezenne Fordham. Steinway, Gu Zheng
Cassidy Turbin, Drums and Clarinets
Rochelle Coatney, Latin Percussion and Drumset
Mike Alvidrez, Charlie Domingo, Contrabass
Don Littleton, Drums and exotic percussion
Bob Carr, Bassoon ans Saxes

Teddy Charles, Vibist Emeritus

Our music is fusion of Classical, Bop, Avant Garde with Tibetan inspiration, and Instruments, Our muses are Bill Evans, Bartok, Karlheinz Stockhausen played with fiery virtuosity.Concerts are complimentary. Donations accepted.

"Myrna Daniels LA JAZZ SCENE "Authentic Jazz sensibility thet's so understated- but oh so hip and knowing."
"Thw Jazz Experience with Jazz Passion.." Downbeat.

SFCJLA 2007/08 CONCERT SEASON continued
818 371 7735 info

Suezenne Fordham, Steinway Piano, Gu Zheng
Noah Garabedian, Contrabass
Darren Ross, Drumset and Percussion
Ensemble plays Tibetan Percussion
Complimentary Admission, Donations Accepted

Sunday October 7, 2:30 PM
Pasadena Main Library
Donald Wright Auditorium
285 East Walnut
Pasadena, Ca.

Thursday October 25, 7:30 PM
Steinway Hall at Fields Pianos
12121 West Pico at Bundy
West LA, Ca.

Sunday, November 11, 7:30PM
South Pasadena Main Library Concert Hall
1115 El Centro
South Pasadena, Ca.

Thursday, November 29, 7:30PM
Steinway Hall at Fields Pianos
12121 West Pico Blvd at Bundy
West LA, Ca.

Thursday, January 31, 7:30PM
Steinway Hall at Fields Pianos
12121 West Pico Blvd at Bundy
West LA, Ca.

Sunday, February 10, 7:30PM
South Pasadena Main Library Concert Hall
1115 El Centro
South Pasadena, Ca.

Thursday, February 28, 7:30PM
Steinway Hall at Fields Pianos
12121 West Pico Blvd at Bundy
West LA, Ca.

Sunday, March 2, 2:30PM
Pasadena Main Library
Donald Wright Auditorium
285 East Walnut
Pasadena, Ca.

Thursday, March 27, 7:30PM
Steinway Hall at Fields Pianos
12121 West Pico Blvd at Bundy
West LA, Ca.

Sunday, April 20, 7:30PM
South Pasadena Main Library Concert Hall
1115 El Centro
South Pasadena, Ca.

Thursday, May 29, 7:30PM
Steinway Hall at Fields Pianos
12121 West Pico Blvd at Bundy
West LA, Ca.

Sunday, June 15, 7:30PM
South Pasadena Main Library Concert Hall
1115 El Centro
South Pasadena, Ca.

Thursday, June 26, 7:30PM
Steinway Hall at Fields Pianos
12121 West Pico at Bundy
West LA, Ca.

Al Young, California State Poet Laureate to Appear at the South Pasadena Library

The South Pasadena Public Library and the Friends of the South Pasadena Public Library are proud to present California State Poet Laureate Al Young for a free, fun Author Night Program on April 27th at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room at 1115 El Centro Street. This will be Mr. Young's first appearance after his California State Library sponsored "Top to Bottom" tour of the of the Golden State's outlying rural areas. It will also be his only public reading during his trip to Southern California, although he will be a panelist at the Los Angeles Times Book Fair the next day. No tickets are necessary and during April, a display of many of Al Young's books can be seen at the Library.

Mr. Young's impressive literary record includes novels, poetry, essays, memoirs, and anthologies. He has been a poet, writer, teacher, and lecturer throughout his storied literary career. As a screenwriter Young has worked with Sidney Poitier, Bill Cosby, and Richard Pryor. His book Bodies and Soul: Musical Memoirs won the American Book Award in 1981. His latest is the recently published Coastal Nights and Inland Afternoons.

In March 2005, a panel of literary experts convened to review the 26 finalists for the position of California Poet Laureate. Three final names were forwarded to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger who appointed Al Young as Poet Laureate. "He is an educator and a man with a passion for the Arts. His remarkable talent and sense of mission to bring poetry into the lives of Californians is an inspiration," said Governor Schwarzenegger. The California Poet Laureate's role is to publicize the art of poetry and encourage literacy and learning in the state.

Al Young of Berkeley is well known for his distinctive style and performances with jazz artists, so it should come as no surprise that a topnotch combo, the Suezenne Fordham Chamber Jazz Piano Trio, will be opening the show with their distinctive musical stylings. The group also includes Noah Garabedian, contrabass, and Darren Ross, drums and percussion, and will be backing Mr. Young's readings as well. All three musicians play Tibetan percussion instruments. Coincidentally, April is both National Poetry Month and National Jazz Month.

The program is also sponsored by Poets & Writers, Inc . with funding from the James Irvine Foundation. Special thanks to Artists' Inn and California Arts Council.

REMAINING CONCERTS THIS SEASON
[ through June 2007 ]

SUEZENNE FORDHAM, PIANO
NOAH GARABEDIAN, CONTRABASS
DARREN ROSS, DRUMS & PERCUSSION

WE ALL PLAY TIBETAN PERCUSSION

INFO: 818-371-7735

• June 10 Sunday 7 30 PM PIANO TRIO CONCERT
• South Pasadena Library Chamber Concert Hall

1115 El Centro, South Pasadena

• June 28 Thursday 7 30 PM PIANO TRIO CONCERT
• Steinway and Sons Concert Hall at FIELDS PIANOS
  

12121 W. Pico, West Los Angeles

EVENTS ARE FREE BUT RESERVATIONS ARE RECOMMENDED 818-371-7735