It’s not hyperbole to suggest that Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue is regarded as one of the most important jazz records of all time
Kind of Blue’ is considered the beginning of the ‘modal jazz’ movement where conventional ‘hard-bop’ and its complex chord progressions were replaced with simple, scale-based structure
“Of course, it doesn’t hurt when you’re joined by some of the greatest musicians of all time:
saxophonists John Coltrane and Julian “Cannonball” Adderley (legends in their own right)
pianist Bill Evans (these represent his final recording sessions with Miles Davis)
rhythm section Paul Chambers (bass) and Jimmy Cobb (drums)….”
“Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue is the highest ranking jazz album (#12) in Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time…..
“the best selling jazz album of all time….”
” Kind of Blue was an historical musical milestone”
“Kind of Blue is touted as the greatest work of jazz, hands down”
“Kind of Blue is as historic as it is sensational and timeless”
“Jazzy, amazingly well played, and a relaxing mood probably no album can beat;
Miles Davis’s Kind of Blue is nearly perfect…”
Kind of Blue is Miles’ magnum opus. His greatest production and standing against the best jazz albums ever recorded. Every member of this particular ensemble could be counted in the top 5 of their instrument category.
Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue (1959) was such a ground-breaking recording that books have been written about it.
Luther Hughes and The Cannonball-Coltrane Project + 1
THE CALIFORNIA JAZZ ARTS SOCIETY CalJAS PRESENTS JAZZ VESPERS SUNDAY May 1, 2022 6:00 TO 7;00 featuring SHERRY WILLIAMS: vocals RON LEVY: Piano BRUCE BABAD: Alto/Flute LUTHER HUGHES: Bass PAUL KREIBICH: Drums Northkirk Presbyterian Church 9101 19th St. Rancho Cucamonga 91701 Admission Free Goodwill Offerings Graciously Accepted
With nonprofit grant assistance from the Rancho Cucamonga Community & Arts Foundation, the California Jazz Arts Society begins a new and exciting project: The CalJAS Singers. Our goal is to present several community programs during the 2021-22 concert season, which could include both large and small vocal groups, as well as soloists. Expect guest artists too !
If you are interested in volunteering your singing talent for your community, contact Dale Boatman at Dale175@aol.com for more information.
CalJAS is most appreciative of RCCAAF and the work they do for the Rancho Cucamonga community. We are honored to be selected as a grant recipient !
With grant assistance from the San Bernardino Arts Connection, CalJAS presents the following events: CalJAS is honored to have been selected as a grant recipient !
The California Jazz Arts Society (CalJAS) is a Public Benefit Corporation organized under the Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation law for public and charitable purposes 501(c)(3). The specific purpose of this corporation is to preserve and promote jazz and other American art forms through public concerts, workshops and presentations.
With nonprofit grant assistance from the Rancho Cucamonga Community & Arts Foundation, the California Jazz Arts Society begins a new and exciting project: The CalJAS Singers. Our goal is to present several community programs during the 2021-22 concert season, which could include both large and small groups, as well as soloists. Expect guest artists too !
If you are interested in volunteering your singing talent for your community, email Dale175@aol.com for more information.
CalJAS is most appreciative of RCCAAF and the work they do for
The California Jazz Arts Society (CalJAS) is a Public Benefit Corporation organized under the Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation law for public and charitable purposes 501(c)(3). The specific purpose of this corporation is to preserve and promote jazz and other American art forms through public concerts, workshops and presentations.
Make Music Day, the worldwide music celebration, goes virtual on June 21. The day celebrates the musical energy and ability of people everywhere to play music and the joy of music to uplift us all.
The fabulous vocalist Sherry Williams and pianist Jon Mayer team up with our good friend Luther Hughes for this exciting evening of superb musicianship.
On January 5, The California Jazz Arts Society will celebrate its 15th birthday, and begin our 16th year as a California 501 (c) (3) nonprofit corporation.
We are excited to continue to present our House Concert Series, as well as The Magic of Jazz at the Magic Castle, CalJAS Jazz Vespers, FREE community concerts, and new new collaborations.
Milestones This Season Will Include
CalJAS’ 100th
“in home”
HOUSE CONCERT
will take place in 2020
WATCH FOR DETAILS
John Proulx-Luther Hughes-Ron Eschete From 2019
Hubert Laws and Bonnie Bowden At The Magic Castle 2018
THE MAGIC OF JAZZ
at THE MAGIC CASTLE
#30
Since June of 2005, CalJAS and the Academy of Magical Arts have sponsored and presented
this summer series.
2020 will include our 30th event at this prestigious venue
CalJAS and Claremont Presbyterian Church
JAZZ VESPERS SERIES
2020 offers a fourth year of this wonderful service
Ron Kobayashi, Debbi Ebert, Steve Dixon, Baba Elefante From 2017
Our First FREE Community Event Program From Last Year
The California Jazz Arts Society and Claremont Presbyterian Church
FREE Community Events Program
Our first successful community effort started last year.
We look forward to adding several more this year.
CalJAS and Northkirk Presbyterian Church
JAZZ VESPERS SERIES
CalJAS and NPC presented a new Vespers series last year,
which will continue quarterly through 2020
Ron Levy, Luther Hughes, Paul Kreibich, Sherry Williams, Bruce Babad From 2019
Ron Kobayashi
CalJAS DISCOVERY
with
Ron Kobayashi
February 2020 will kick off the 2nd year of
of this still developing series offering students and professionals
an opportunity and venue to showcase their talents
Watch for details!
NEW COLLABORATIONS
We are very excited to announce new collaborations are in the works for 2020.
Both Fullerton Friends of Jazz, and CSU Fullerton jazz performance director, Bill Cunliffe, have expressed a desire to
collaborate with CalJAS during 2020
Stay tuned for upcoming announcements!
FOJ President Colleen Wadsworth (L), CalJAS Treasurer Sue Boatman (C)
with Cal State Fullerton Jazz Performance Director Bill Cunliffe
CalJAS PROMOTES
Good friend and CalJAS Member, Larry Fox is back on the air January 16 and 23
Dave Tull will be Larry’s guest on the 16th. All will happen on KSPC 88.7 FM and kspc.org at 2 pm.
As previously, the show will be titled “All that Jazz.”
The California Jazz Arts Society (CalJAS) is a Public Benefit Corporation organized under the Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation law for public and charitable purposes 501(c)(3). The specific purpose of this corporation is to preserve and promote jazz and other American art forms through public concerts, workshops and presentations.
With nonprofit grant assistance from the Rancho Cucamonga Community & Arts Foundation, the California Jazz Arts Society begins a new and exciting project: 
snack and drink donations to share are welcome
