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A Tribute To Paul Desmond  - Bruce Babad
2011 |  Primrose Lane  |   INCLUDES:   Bruce Babad, alto sax / Larry Koonse, guitar / Ed Czach, piano / Luther Hughes, bass / Steve Barnes, drums

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Things Are Getting Better!  - The Cannonball-Coltrane Project
2011 |  Primrose Lane  |   INCLUDES:   Luther Hughes, bass / Glenn Cashman, tenor sax / Bruce Babad, alto sax / Ed Czach, piano / Paul Kreibich, drums

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"A Tribute To Paul Desmond" Radio Campaign  - The international radio campaign for my homage to Paul Desmond began on Jan. 8, 2012. We are receiving rave reviews and are getting play in New York City, Denver, Hawaii and Tel Aviv to name just a few of the places I'd like to visit. Last year, "Things Are Getting Better", hit #2 on the national jazz airplay charts and is locked in at #24 in the nation for 2011! If you don't have your copy yet, go to itunes or CD Baby and buy a copy.

The Jazz Cadre on YouTube! - Check out The Jazz Cadre Live In Concert videos on YouTube. These were shot at Fullerton College in Fullerton, California on January 5-7, 2011.

The CCP on YouTube! - Check out The CCP Live In Concert videos on YouTube. These were shot at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, California on September 22, 2006.

New Bill Holman Band CD! - 'Hommage,' Bruce's second CD with the Bill Holman Band, is now available for purchase from Jazzedmedia. The band includes: TRUMPETS: Carl Saunders, Pete DiSiena, Ron Stout, Jonathan Dane, Larry Lunetta TROMBONES: Jack Redmond, Dave Ryan, Andy Martin, Craig Gosnell WOODWINDS: Lanny Morgan, Bruce Babad, Pete Chrislieb, Doug Webb, Bob Efford, Bob Carr RHYTHM SECTION:  Piano- Christian Jacob (p), Joel Hamilton (b), Kevin Kanner (d)
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DATE EVENT DETAILS LOCATION

4/11-12/14
Friday 7:00 PM
Saturday 12:00 PM
Jazz Unlimited 2014 Festival
Bruce Babad, Alto, Soprano with Columbia Basin Jazz Orchestra and Columbia Basin College Jazz Band
Jazz Unlimited 2014
Jazz Unlimited Festival
Columbia Basin College
Pasco, WA
www.columbiabasin.edu

5/22/14
Thursday
8:00 PM
Bill Holman Big Band
Bill Holman, Composer, Arranger, Leader / Bruce Babad, Alto, Soprano, Flute, Billy Kerr, Alto, Soprano, Flute, Clarinet / Doug Webb, Rob Hardt Tenor Sax, Soprano Sax, Flute / Bob Efford, Bari Sax, Bass Clarinet / Andy Martin, Erik Hughes, Jack Redmond, Craig Gosnell, Trombones / Carl Saunders, Ron Stout, Pete Desiena, Bob Summers, Trumpets / Christian Jacob, Piano / Alex Frank, Bass / Jake Reid, Drums
- Hot writing, hot band. What else could you want?
Sheriton Gateway at LAX
6101 W. Century Blvd
Los Angeles, CA
www.lajazzinstitute.org


The Muckenthaler Jazz Festival Thursdays . May 26–June 30 . $20, $25, $100 Live jazz returns for a eighth season to our beautiful outdoor amphitheater with six performances. Past performances have included Grammy Award winners and other luminaries. Legendary Lighthouse All-Stars musician and impresario Howard Rumsey said of The Muckenthaler Center’s Jazz Festival, The sound is perfect, the lights are perfect. I think this may be the best jazz venue of all time! All programs begin at 7:30 PM. Six Thursdays: May 22, May 29, June 5, June 12, June 19 & June 26. Ticket prices are $20 in advance, $25 day of concert, or $100 for the entire series.
06/05/14
Thursday
7:30 PM
Dale Boatman's CalJAS All Stars
Bruce Babad, sax, flute / Glenn Cashman, tenor / Bruce Foreman, guitar / Llew Matthews, piano / Katie Thiroux, bass / Paul Kreibich, drums / Eric Futterer & Dale Boatman, vocals
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. Special guest on this concert is 15year-old CalJAS lesson scholarship recipient, Matthew Caballero on alto saxophone.
The Muckenthaller Cultural Center
1201 W. Malvern
Fullerton, CA
(714) 738-6595
www.themuck.org

06/12/14
Thursday
7:30 PM
Cannonball-Coltrane Project
The Muckenthaler Jazz Festival Bruce Babad (alto), Glenn Cashman (tenor), Luther Hughes (bass), Ed Czach (piano), Paul Kreibich (drums)
The Muckenthaler
1201 W. Malvern Ave
Fullerton, CA
714-738.3134
themuck.org

06/12-21/14
Thursday-Saturday each week
7:30 PM, Saturday Matinee: 1:30 PM
Biola Youth Theatre (All Players Ages 6 -18)
Fiddler on the Roof Performance dates: June 12 - 14 and 19 - 21, 2014
Biola Youth Theatre
Biola University, Sutherland Auditorium
La Mirada, CA
562-906-4574
www.vendini.com

06/26/14
Thursday
7:30 PM
Glenn Cashman & The Southland Nonette
The Muckenthaler Jazz Festival Bruce Babad (alto), Glenn Cashman (tenor), Bob Efford (baritone sax), Carl Saunders, Ron Stout (trumpets), Andy Martin (trombone), Luther Hughes (bass), Ed Czach (piano), Paul Kreibich (drums)
The Muckenthaler
1201 W. Malvern Ave
Fullerton, CA
714-738.3134
themuck.org


The Jazz In The Valley Festival
Bask in Central Washington's sun-drenched days and cool evenings - Stroll through historic downtown Ellensburg and revel in the town's down-home hospitality - Bring the family - children are welcome at most venues. - Sip some of the Northwest's premier micro brews and wine in the festival beer garden - Savor some specialty food ...of course ... the music will be amazing!
Tickets - 2014 Festival Full Festival Passes are $40 A Full Festival Pass will give you admission to ALL THREE DAYS of performances at all venues(children 10 and under are FREE)
Friday Night 8:00 p.m. - Midnight $15
Saturday Afternoon Noon - 7 p.m. $15
Saturday Night 8:00 p.m. - Midnight $15
Sunday 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. $10
7/27/14
Sunday at the Pavilion
12:30 PM
BBQ - Bruce Babad Quartet
Bruce Babad, sax, flute / Nick Moore, piano / Larry Holloway, bass / Garey Williams, drums
Jazz In The Valley
Ellensburg, WA
(509) 925-2002
www.jazzinthevalley.com

01/17/15
Saturday
6:30 PM
Mike Jaramillo Trio
Manhattan's Steak, Seafood Restaraunt Bruce Babad (alto), Mike Jaramillo (guitar), Luther Hughes (bass)
Manhattan's
202 S. Main Street
Orange, CA
714-978.6161
manhattanoc.com

01/24/15
Saturday
7:30 PM
Bruce Babad with The Island Jazz Quintet
Vashon Allied Arts Jazz Series Bruce Babad (alto), Maggie Laird (voice/piano), Lonnie Mardis (guitar), Dennis Staz (bass), Todd Zimberg (drums)
Vashon Center For The Arts
19704 Vashon Hwy SW
Vashon Island, WA
206.463.5131
vashonalliedarts.org

01/25/15
Sunday
2:00 PM
Bruce Babad with The Federal Way Symphony Swing Band
Sizzling Swing Time Big Band Jazz Concert Federal Way Symphony Swing Band Led by Todd Zimberg & Lonnie Mardis Featuring guest artist Bruce Babad Tunes by Ellington, Brubeck, Gershwin, Dave Mathews, & more!
Saint Luke's Church
515 S. 312th Street
Federal Way, WA
253.259.9857
federalwaysymphony.org

02/13/15
Friday
7:30 PM
Bruce Babad with Brethren Christian Jazz Ensembles
Brethren Christian High School "Big Night O' Jazz" Len Montgomery, Director
Brethren Christian
21141 Strathmoor Lane
Huntington Beach, CA
(714) 962-6617
bchs.net

2/21/15
Saturday
7:30 PM
Bill Holman Big Band
Bill Holman, Composer, Arranger, Leader / Bruce Babad, Alto, Soprano, Flute, Billy Kerr, Alto, Soprano, Flute, Clarinet / Doug Webb, Kirsten Edkins Tenor Sax, Soprano Sax, Flute / Bob Efford, Bari Sax, Bass Clarinet / Andy Martin, Erik Hughes, Jack Redmond, Craig Gosnell, Trombones / Carl Saunders, Ron Stout, Jonathan Dane, Bob Summers, Trumpets / Christian Jacob, Piano / Alex Frank, Bass / Jake Reid, Drums
- Hot writing, hot band. What else could you want?
Elmhurst College
190 Prospect Ave
Elmhurst, IL
www.jazzfestival@elmhurst.edu

02/28/15
Saturday
7:00 PM - 10:40 PM
Swingtown
Bruce Babad, Alto, Flute, Clarinet / Logan Bacharach, Tenor, Flute / Edmund Velasco, Baritone, Clarinet / Don Clarke, Trumpet / Tim Rubottom, Trumpet / Dave Ryan, Trombone / Bobby, Piano / Zac Matthews, Bass / Dean Koba, Drums / Dave Eastly, Guitar & Vocals, Mandy Brown - Vocalist
Jump Jive Swing Party!
Princess Stage, Disneyland
1313 S. Harbor Blvd
Anaheim, CA
www.disneyland.com