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Publisher & Editor-in-Chief Melody Warren

Contributing Writers

Contributing Photographers

Cover ImageChristian Nordström

Design & LayoutTonya D. WrightJereme Brown

Copy EditorAngela P. Moore-Thorpe

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THE JAZZ IN M.E.E. is published 4 times a year quarterly. The publish-er assumes no responsibility for claims or actions of its advertisers. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the publisher, ad-vertisers or staff. No portion of this publication may be reproduced in any form without prior written permission from the publisher

Carolyn Beverly Peter BöhiAnthony CheneyMonica Murphy Eaves

Katherine GilraineSyrone HarveySharon Rae North Angela P. Moore-Thorpe

Editor’s Notes of JazzThe 57th Jazz Grammy Awards

Jeff GolubA Tribute

Camille Thurman’sLove Affair With Jazz

Gregory PorterThe Total Musical Package

The SuperCruise

M.E.E. Art GalleryGuy Sheppard

NAMM 2015

Grand OpeningSpaghettini & The Dave Koz Lounge

Will DonatoUniversal Groove

Houston SpotlightSmooth Jazz On My Mind SARDAA

Eric DariusRetro Forward

Jazz Watch

The Melody In M.E.E.

Under The Sign With M.E.E.

Swag M.E.E

COVER STORY

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Gospel In M.E.E.Ann Nesby

The New ESpot LoungeGrand Opening

Tip JarThe Experienced Jazz Cruiser’s

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Christian NordströmHeidi Powell PreraDavid Spagnolo

Ann Nesby “Living My Life”

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BEST IMPROVISED JAZZ SOLOFingerprints

Chick Corea, soloistTrack from: Trilogy (Chick Corea Trio)

Label: Concord Jazz

BEST JAZZ VOCAL ALBUMBeautiful Life

Dianne ReevesLabel: Concord Records

BEST JAZZ INSTRUMENTAL ALBUMTrilogy

Chick Corea TrioLabel: Concord Jazz

BEST TRADITIONAL R&B PERFORMANCEJesus Children

Robert Glasper Experiment Featuring Lalah Hathaway & Malcolm-Jamal WarnerTrack from: Black Radio 2Label: Blue Note Records

BEST LARGE JAZZ ENSEMBLE ALBUMLife In The Bubble

Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat BandLabel: Telarc International

BEST LATIN JAZZ ALBUMThe Offense Of The Drum

Arturo O'Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz OrchestraLabel: Motema

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ARE YOU WITH M.E.E.?SUBSCRIBE TO M.E.E.For a limited time only, if you subscribe online, you’ll receive our exclusive rate of $69.99. Or get your digital subscription for $29.99. A fusion of jazz, fashion and art, THE JAZZ IN M.E.E magazine is the premiere source for the jazz industry and its artists. Captivating an audience of over 180,000 national and international readers, this quarterly digital and print magazine chronicles the stories behind the hottest and most fascinating artists and trends in the jazz industry. THE JAZZ IN M.E.E. magazine celebrates the jazz genre from a fresh and passionate perspective through dynamic cover stories, trendy blogs, festival/cruise insights, and “Jazz Watch” music re-views on past and present artists.

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A one-of-a-kind event with more than 30 contemporary jazz all-stars playing together to support Orange County’s community radio station, KSBR 88.5.

Event includes the Taste of the Bash showcasing more than 20 of Orange County’s favorite restaurants and wineries. The tastings are included in the price of admission!

n Sunday, May 24, 2015 n The Village Green of Oso Viejo Park, Mission Viejo n Taste of the Bash 3:30pm-5pm, concert begins at 5pm n Music, Food & Fun!

For tickets: WWW.KSBR.ORG or call (949) 582-4501

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A one-of-a-kind event with more than 30 contemporary jazz all-stars playing together to support Orange County’s community radio station, KSBR 88.5.

Event includes the Taste of the Bash showcasing more than 20 of Orange County’s favorite restaurants and wineries. The tastings are included in the price of admission!

n Sunday, May 24, 2015 n The Village Green of Oso Viejo Park, Mission Viejo n Taste of the Bash 3:30pm-5pm, concert begins at 5pm n Music, Food & Fun!

For tickets: WWW.KSBR.ORG or call (949) 582-4501

JAZZ FESTIVAL & TASTE OF THE BASHM A Y 2 4 , 2 0 1 5O S O V I E J O P A R KM I S S I O N V I E J O , C A

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From neighborhood boutique hotels to luxury five-star ho-tels, and five diamond retreats, it’s easy to fall in love with Beverly Hills. There is now another unique jewel added

to enhance your Beverly Hills musical and dining experience when you visit. Spaghettini & The Dave Koz Lounge formal-ly opened on Monday, January 26, 2015, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Canon Drive with Beverly Hill’s Mayor Lili Bosse

and the Chamber of Commerce. The restaurant and lounge will elevate the fine dining and live music experience, offering guests sophisticated, California food with Italian sensibilities, followed by world-class entertainment in a state-of-the-art music venue. Cary Hardwick and Laurie Sisneros, owners of Spaghettini in Seal Beach, in alliance with esteemed saxophonist Dave Koz, are behind Spaghettini & the Dave Koz Lounge.

by Melody Warren

John Stamos, Laurie Sisneros, Dave Koz, Cary Hardwick, Lili Bosse

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To make sure that this venture would be award winning, Dave Koz together with Executive Chef Scott Howard delivered the perfect menu to collaborate with the exquisite musical cast, alongside the talented Executive Pastry Chef Adrian Arandela, Chef de Cuisine Mateo Rogers, and Executive Sous Chef Ben Hall. Executive Chef Scott Howard works with only the fin-est available local and seasonal ingredients, offering starters, salads, pastas, and entrées from the “ocean” and “land” that rotate to reflect the seasons and improvisations of the chef. Spaghettini & the Dave Koz Lounge is open for dinner night-ly, and features live music five days per week, including during Sunday brunch with 94.7 THE WAVE broadcasting live. The new restaurant and lounge has seen performances to date from

such illustrious and respected musicians, Dave Koz, Matt Goss, Eric Benét, Gerald Albright, Tower of Power, Johnny Mathis, Kenny Lattimore, Eric Marienthal, Terry Steele, Mindi Abair, Michael Lington, and Larry Carlton,with many others on the calendar.

When you jet set to Beverly Hills, it’s a must to visit Spaghettini & The Dave Koz Lounge to experience this fantastic new venue. To make reservations call: (310) 424-4600, or on their website:

www.spaghettinibh.com.

Michael Lington, Ariana Savalas,

Scott Bradlee

Harley Neuman, Ariana Savalas, Abdul,

Dave Koz, Hyman Katz

Kristen Merkling, Mikey Cohen

Ariana Savalas, Spencer Day Frances Cohen, DaMon Reel

Kenny Lattimore

Vincent Ingala, Jonathan Butler,

Dave Koz

Pat Prescott, Vincent Ingala

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John Stamos, Laurie Sisneros, Dave Koz, Cary Hardwick, Lili Bosse

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THE NEW E. SPOT LOUNGE GRAND OPENING

by Melody Warren

The new E Spot Lounge in Studio City is officially open. The Grand Opening was celebrated on Friday, January 30 through February 1, 2015, and is the new venture of Sheila E., the multi-faceted drummer, percussionist, vocalist, songwriter, performer, arranger, producer, composer, instrumentalist and humanitarian. Sheila E has performed with such major stars as Prince, Ringo Starr, Beyoncé, Herbie Hancock, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie, Gloria Estefan, and many others.

The brand new lounge occupies the space formerly known as Upstairs at Vitello’s in Studio City, CA, and is located at 4349 Tujunga Avenue, Studio City, CA 91604. On Friday and Saturday, Sheila E performed songs from her recent album titled “Icon” as well as hit songs to a sold out star studded crowd. Some of her guests included Justin Chambers, Jack Coleman, Jim Pickens, Angela Bassett, Tasha Smith, Peter Michael Escovedo ,Verdine White, Juanita Escovedo, and Pete Escovedo. Future events will include Gordon Campbell presents “Higher”, Cecilia Noel, Pete Escovedo Latin Jazz Orchestra, Rodrigo Guzman Salsa Thursdays, Jazz in Pink All-Star Female Band, Poncho Sanchez, Triple Threat among others.

For more information about the upcoming performances at The E Spot, please visit: www.vitellosjazz.com.

photos by Smooth Jazz Live - Mikey Cohen

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Peter Michael Escovedo, Verdine White, Juanita Escovedo

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