SHERATON UNIVERSAL "JAZZ BAR " CALENDAR August  2008 Click here for Hotel Website Click here for Directions

SHERATON UNIVERSAL 333 Universal Hollywood Dr.., Universal City, CA 91608 T: 818-980-1212 EVERY FRIDAY 8 PM to 12 AM No Cover, No Min - Self Parking (First 2 Hrs FREE) – Valet: First 2 hours - $7.00 AUGUST 8 PAUL KREIBICH TRIO with Special Surprise Guest Paul Kreibich (D), John Campbell (P), Isla Eckinger (B) Paul Kreibich has been a mainstay on the jazz scene for many years. He has filled the drum chair for over 5 years with the late great pianist Gene Harris. Paul has played drums and/or recorded with such world-class artists as Ray Charles, Carmen McRae, Anita O'Day, Red Rodney, Mose Allison, the Woody Herman Orchestra, Gene Harris, Diane Reeves, Herb Geller, James Moody, Cedar Walton & Jon Hendricks. Besides being a first call drummer of choice, he is a respected composer. His original tunes, “Fastrack” and "Sabai, Sabai" from the new release, “Spectacular,” from the Cannonball Coltrane Project, has hit #11 on the national jazz charts! AUGUST 15 LUTHER HUGHES "CANNONBALL COLTRANE" PROJECT Luther Hughes (B), Glenn Cashman (Ten S), Bruce Babad (Alt S), Ed Czach (P), Paul Kreibich (D) Leader and former bassist to the late great Gene Harris, Luther Hughes re-creates the music and spirit of the greats, Cannonball Adderley and John Coltrane. The group will perform the original arrangements from the famous album, "Live in Chicago," as well as perform other classic tunes by "Trane" and Cannonball, along with band members' original tunes. Bruce Babad on alto follows the exuberant sound of Adderly, and tenor saxophonist Glenn Cashman efficiently presents the brilliance of Coltrane. Drummer Paul Kreibich and pianist Ed Czach provide an amazing solid rhythm core to support the fast-paced figures of the saxes. Not to be missed! AUGUST 22 SWEET BABY JAI QUINTET Sweet Baby Jai (Voc), Dale Fielder (S), Jane Getz (P), Jeff Littleton (B), Quentin Dennard (D) Few entertainers can command a stage like Sweet Baby J'ai. She is a critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, producer, arranger and actress who has toured the world with her distinctive sound. Some critics describe her as a "jazz singer," others as a "blues singer," but all agree that this versatile singer-songwriter is a "storyteller." Sweet Baby takes unconventional instruments, the washboard and spoons, and claims them as her own special sound. Whether singing a swinging version of a standard, a soulful ballad or a haunting original, she weaves her special magic through songs seemingly tailor-made for her intimate style. Sweet Baby J'ai is an artist that transcends jazz and broadens its audience to the masses. AUGUST 29 DEL CASHER QUARTET Del Casher (G), Osker Cartaya (B), Paul Kreibich (D) Del Casher, a well known guitarist in the Los Angeles area, is also known as the "Papa" of the "Wah Wah Pedal." Del has performed with Les Paul, Bobby Vinton, Julie London, Bobby Troup, Bob Hope, Peggy Lee, Burt Bacharach, Sonny and Cher, Phil Spector, and his famous "wall of sound," featuring the Ronettes. He has performed on a number of Motown record hits, and appeared as a guest soloist on the Lawrence Welk Show. NBC News Center 4 in Los Angeles used Del's recording, "Nightly News" as their theme song for 18 years. It was one of the longest running TV news themes.