Members and Sponsors Party

Sunday,  October 3rd, 2021

Sonoma Valley Jazz Society 

present 

George Kahn Quartet

George Kahn - piano

Gary Zellerbach - guitar

Lyman Medeiros - bassist

M B Gordy - drums 

Doors at 6 pm

Concert at 7 pm

18500 Carriger Road, Sonoma

FREE to Members and Sponsors

Concert will be outside 

Proof of Vaccination is required

Email info@SonomaValleyJazzSociety.org

or call

707-373-0700 to reserve your spot now!

  If you are not a member or sponsor you can join now!  
See the Members Page or Sponsor Page

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Pianist GEORGE KAHN

When a young musician’s sources of inspiration are jazz greats like Dave Brubeck, Ramsey Lewis, Joe Sample, Vince Guaraldi and Wynton Kelly, you’d figure that his own music would turn out to be pretty special...and in the case of jazz pianist and composer George Kahn, you’d be right. George is based in Los Angeles and his music captures the feel of the West Coast Jazz scene of the 50’s & 60’s, but with a contemporary edge. George has incorporated many styles including bebop, smooth jazz, blues, Latin and New Orleans rhythms. In 2018 George Kahn Trio "Straight Ahead" was released, and became one of the top 100 jazz albums of the year based on radio play (Jazzweek.com)Now in 2021, The George Kahn Quartet released “DreamCatcher”, which made the TOP 5 on the JAZZWEEK radio play chart.Joining George for this special show will be San Francisco Jazz Stalwart Gary Zellerbach and the Grammy-winning drummer, MB Gordy and superstar LA  bassist, Lyman Medeiros.

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 "Jazz in the Barn" takes place in a beautiful old barn and seating is  very limited  so get your tickets early.  We will have ice, no host bar, small nibbles and wine glasses

Many Moons Ranch, 18500 Carriger Road, Sonoma

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• no one under the age of 21
• no pets
• Please do not park on the road come in through the gate
• doors at 6:00 pm
• concert at 7:00 pm

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Gary Zellerbach - Guitar

Gary Zellerbach is a popular Northern California guitarist and proud fifth generation native San Franciscan. He received his first guitar on his 13th birthday and has been playing ever since. While in high school, Gary studied jazz guitar with noted local instructor Dave Smith and played in numerous blues and rock bands around San Francisco.Next stop was Brandeis University outside Boston, where Gary received his BA degree while continuing jazz guitar studies with Andy Caponigro and famed jazz guitarist and educator Mick Goodrick. Gary had some great musicians as classmates, including pianist George Kahn and bassist/music editor Carl Sealove. With local and Brandeis musicians, Gary formed a progressive jazz-fusion group called Spectrum, managed by Ted Kurland (who went on to become the top talent agent in all of jazz!). Spectrum played around the Northeast, including opening concerts and club dates for Gary Burton and Keith Jarrett.Gary performs and records regularly around the Bay Area with musicians including Al Lazard, Gerald Beckett, Steve McQuarry, Michael Gold, Scott Silverberg and The Westside Jazz Club, and vocalists Laura Wiley and many more. Some of the places played include premier jazz venues such as Yoshi's San Francisco, the SFJAZZ Center, the Fillmore Jazz Festival, People in Plazas, Club Deluxe, and dozens more restaurants, clubs, and private events.During the "great" pandemic of '20-21, Gary moved to Sonoma and started the Wine Time Jazz ensemble, focusing on private events in Sonoma, Napa, San Francisco, and throughout the region. Featuring a flexible roster of top musicians, we're available for any type of musical engagement.

Lyman Medeiros - bassist

Considered one of the finest, most versatile and in-demand bass players, L.A.-based bassist, Lyman Medeiros, discovered a passion for jazz early in his life and that passion has fueled a fierce career.  Lyman picked up his first electric bass at age thirteen and began studying the upright bass at eighteen following up with Bachelor and Masters Degrees at Ball State and Western Michigan University respectively. In 2005 Lyman’s alma mater Ball State University awarded him an Alumni Citation of Achievement for his success in the field of music.
After moving to Los Angeles in 2000, Lyman quickly became one of the most in-demand bassists in Southern California. He’s toured and recorded with legendary artists such as Steve Tyrell, Michael Buble, and many more, and has traveled all over the world. He has been featured in the Jazz and Paz Concert Series as bass counterpart in thechamber jazz combo of 2 + 1 with vocalist, Jamie Perez, clarinetist, John Tegmeyer and trumpet legend, Nolan Shaheed and now with his own very unique Black Market Reverie on vocals and bass.

 M B Gordy - drums

M.B. Gordy received his Bachelor's Degree from Glassboro State College and his Master's Degree from California Institute of the Arts with extensive study of ethnic percussion. He has performed with the LA Philharmonic, The National Symphony, The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, The Long Beach Opera, The Pasadena Pops and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, Pageant of the Masters.From 2001 until April of 2005, M.B. was the percussionist/drummer for the Doobie Brothers. He has played with the likes of Frank Zappa, John Tesh, Three Dog Night, and Josh Groben along with many others. M.B. is currently playing drums for Rita Coolidge. He has recorded with Green Day, REO Speedwagon, Neil Diamond, My Chemical Romance, and Bill Withers to name a few. M.B. has also had the fortune of working with noted producers such as Peter Asher, Don Was, Mat Wallace, Rob Cavallo, and Scotty Morris.M.B. is currently endorsed by Yamaha, Remo, Vic Firth, Toca, Vaughncraft, Rhythmtech and Paiste. For the past 20 years he has also been involved with the Yamaha Education Division as a clinician and education consultant.