Past Concerts/Events of 2024
Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home Watch Live on YouTube
Admission: Donations can be made via Zelle (larryvuckovich@gmail.com), Venmo (@Larry-Vuckovich), & Paypal paypal.me/larryvuckovich
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
December 8th, Sunday
Larry Vuckovich 88th birthday celebration – Dynamic Duo
Larry celebrates his landmark 88th birthday playing the 88 keys Fazioli concert grand on his actual birthday!
He will be playing in a duo format – Dynamic Duo with his favorite guitarist, Kai Lyons. For the last number of years Kai has become the hottest guitarist in the Bay Area. Larry and Kai have been regularly expanding their diverse/wide-ranging repertoire – unmatched in the jazz arena. Besides the great jazz classics of top composers, their repertoire covers seldom heard standards, great Latin/Brazilian pieces, World Music gems and as always funky, boogaloo blues selections. Additionally, they present special jazz vocals of rarely heard selections. Don’t miss this special event!
Venue: Piedmont Piano, 1728 San Pablo Ave. @ 18th, Oakland 94612
Admission: $25
Time: 5PM
Tickets: TicketTailor
Featuring: Kai Lyons (guitar) & Larry Vuckovich (piano)
Read SF Chronicle Article: Larry Vuckovich’s 88 keys in the song of life →
Friday, December 6
Blue Balkan
Larry Vuckovich a pioneer, first in the US to combine Balkan Ethnic folk with American jazz, the music being influenced by Turkish, Arabic and klezmer elements. Tommy Kesecker, marimba; Ken Okada, bass; Akira Tana, drums.
Venue: Turkish Meyhouse Restaurant, 640 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA
Admission: $55
Time: 5:00 PM & 8:00 PM (two shows)
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Featuring: Tommy Kesecker, marimba; Ken Okada, bass; Akira Tana, drums, Larry Vuckovich, piano.
Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home Watch Live on YouTube
Admission: Donations can be made via Zelle (larryvuckovich@gmail.com), Venmo (@Larry-Vuckovich), & Paypal paypal.me/larryvuckovich
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Monday, November 25th, 1PM
Listen to Larry's 1PM interview at KCSM FM Jazz 91 with the DJ, Chris Cortez. They will be be talking about Larry's new release, the remastered Blue Balkan, as well as Larry's 88 years career in jazz, which is still going strong.
Saturday, November 23 SOLD OUT!
Cuban Jazz Quartet feat John Calloway
Straight from Cuba, a rare Jazz event. Einar "Tito" Leliebre Nuñez, percussion, Ernesto Mazar Kindelán, bass, John Calloway on flute, Larry Vuckovich, piano
Venue: Turkish Meyhouse Restaurant, 640 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA
Admission: $55
Time: 5:00 PM & 8:00 PM (two shows)
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Featuring: Einar "Tito" Leliebre Nuñez, percussion, Ernesto Mazar Kindelán, bass, John Calloway on flute, Larry Vuckovich, piano
Friday, November 22 SOLD OUT!
Cuban Jazz Quartet feat Legendary Charlie McCarthy
Straight from Cuba, a rare Jazz event. Einar "Tito" Leliebre Nuñez, percussion, Ernesto Mazar Kindelán, bass, charlie McCarthy on Sax and flute, Larry Vuckovich, piano
Venue: Turkish Meyhouse Restaurant, 640 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA
Admission: $55
Time: 5:00 PM & 8:00 PM (two shows)
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Featuring: Einar "Tito" Leliebre Nuñez, percussion, Ernesto Mazar Kindelán, bass, John Calloway on flute, Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home Watch Live on YouTube
Admission: Donations can be made via Zelle (larryvuckovich@gmail.com), Venmo (@Larry-Vuckovich), & Paypal paypal.me/larryvuckovich
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home Watch Live on YouTube
Admission: Donations can be made via Zelle (larryvuckovich@gmail.com), Venmo (@Larry-Vuckovich), & Paypal paypal.me/larryvuckovich
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano
[RESCHEDULED from October 26]
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home Watch Live on YouTube
Admission: Donations can be made via Zelle (larryvuckovich@gmail.com), Venmo (@Larry-Vuckovich), & Paypal paypal.me/larryvuckovich
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
October 20, Sunday Afternoon
Jackie Ryan & Larry Vuckovich: Sunday, October 20, 4 PM @ Mill Valley Community Church
Multifaceted, soulful, and elegant vocalist Jackie Ryan stands out on the international jazz scene as one of the best. She is equally at home with swinging jazz phrasing, be-bop vocalese, the blues, as well as funky boogaloo rhythms, singing in several languages. Jackie and pianist Larry Vuckovich have developed a close musical chemistry going back 30 years. At the Mill Valley Community Church, they’ll explore classic standards and rarely heard gems, among many others in Jackie’s expansive repertoire. A Marin county native and long-time Mill Valley resident, Jackie brings a style and sound influenced by her Mexican, Irish, French, and Spanish roots. Sonoma County resident Larry Vuckovich has been exploring and performing many forms of jazz for decades. The fine acoustics of our intimate redwood sanctuary create a great setting for their 30+-year musical collaboration.
Venue: Community Church-Mill Valley,
8 Olive Street Mill Valley, CA 94941
Admission: $28.52
Time: 4PM
Tickets: eventbrite
Featuring: Jackie Ryan & Larry Vuckovich
Saturday, September 28
Harold Jones, an American Jazz Legend
Harold Jones is an American Jazz Legend. A career spanning six decades, Jones has toured and recorded with Sinatra, Ellington, Oscar Peterson, Herbie Hancock, B.B. King, Ray Charles and Tony Bennett. Larry Vuckovich on piano, Steve Heckman on Sax, Doug Miller on bass.
Venue: Turkish Meyhouse Restaurant, 640 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA
Admission: $60
Time: 5:00 PM & 8:00 PM (two shows)
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Featuring: Harold Jones on drums with Larry Vuckovich on piano, Steve Heckman on Sax, Doug Miller on bass
Friday, September 27
Jackie Ryan Latin NightInternationally acclaimed vocalist Jackie Ryan is performing at Meyhouse Jazz Palo Alto with the legendary jazz pianist Larry Vuckovich and his Trio.
Venue: Turkish Meyhouse Restaurant, 640 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA
Admission: $50
Time: 5:00 PM & 8:00 PM (two shows)
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Featuring: Jackie Ryan with Larry Vuckovich and his Trio.
Saturday, September 21st, 2024, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home Watch Live on YouTube
Admission: Donations can be made via Zelle (larryvuckovich@gmail.com), Venmo (@Larry-Vuckovich), & Paypal paypal.me/larryvuckovich
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Friday, Friday, September 13
A legendary bassist, he has performed and recorded with Stan Getz, Chet Baker, Dexter Gordon, Tony Bennett. Harvie S will be joined by Einar Tito Leliebre Nunez on percussion/vocals, Larry Vuckovich on piano and Kai Lyons on guitar.
Venue: Turkish Meyhouse Restaurant, 640 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA
Admission: $50
Time: 5:00 PM & 8:00 PM (two shows)
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Featuring: Harvie S will be joined by Einar Tito Leliebre Nunez on percussion/vocals, Larry Vuckovich on piano and Kai Lyons on guitar.
Thursday, September 12
Jazz guitarist Roni Ben-Hur (originally from Israel, now a New York resident); besides being a swinging Bebop guitarist, Roni has been specializing in Brazilian music, also accompanying the top Brazilian vocalists, Joyce and Lene Andrade. Harvie S, bass; Sylvia Cuenca, drums; Larry Vuckovich, piano
Venue: Turkish Meyhouse Restaurant, 640 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA
Admission: $50
Time: 5:00 PM & 8:00 PM (two shows)
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Featuring: Harvie S, bass; Sylvia Cuenca, drums; Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, September 7th, 2024, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home Watch Live on YouTube
Admission: Donations can be made via Zelle (larryvuckovich@gmail.com), Venmo (@Larry-Vuckovich), & Paypal paypal.me/larryvuckovich
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, August 24th
In Larry's words "Not only is Erik basically the top trumpet player in the Bay Area, he ranks among the best in the country due to his creative, beautifully melodic playing in bringing out a warm sound. Erik is known for his on the spot, spontaneous improvisation."
Venue: Turkish Meyhouse Restaurant, 640 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA
Admission: $50
Time: 5:00 PM & 8:00 PM (two shows)
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Featuring: Erik Jekabson (trumpet) Quartet with Larry Vuckovich (piano)
Friday, August 23
The vivacious San Francisco-based jazz vocalist Larry Vuckovich calls Madame Silk, due to her smooth, silky velvety sound. Larry and Clairdee have close musical chemistry presenting standards, blues and Brazilian. In addition to Clairdee and Larry, Buca Necak on bass,Jeff Minnieweather on drums
Venue: Turkish Meyhouse Restaurant, 640 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA
Admission: $50
Time: 5:00 PM & 8:00 PM (two shows)
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Featuring: Clairdee (vocals), Larry Vuckovich (piano), Buca Necak (bass), Jeff Minnieweather (drums)
Saturday, August 17th
Skylar Tang with Larry Vuckovich, Essiet Essiet and Sylvia Cuenca
Child prodigy 18 year old Skylar Tang joins legendary pianist Larry Vuckovich and bassist Essiet Essiet and his wife Sylvia Cuenca, highly respected artists on the New York jazz scene. Essiet has performed with Art Blakey; Sylvia has performed with Joe Henderson
Venue: Turkish Meyhouse Restaurant, 640 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA
Admission: $50
Time: 5:00 PM & 8:00 PM (two shows)
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Featuring: Skylar Tang joins legendary pianist Larry Vuckovich and bassist Essiet Essiet and his wife Sylvia Cuenca
Saturday, August 10th, 2024, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home Watch Live on YouTube
Admission: Donations can be made via Zelle (larryvuckovich@gmail.com), Venmo (@Larry-Vuckovich), & Paypal paypal.me/larryvuckovich
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, August 3rd, 2024, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home Watch Live on YouTube
Admission: Donations can be made via Zelle (larryvuckovich@gmail.com), Venmo (@Larry-Vuckovich), & Paypal paypal.me/larryvuckovich
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, July 27th, 2024, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home Watch Live on YouTube
Admission: Donations can be made via Zelle (larryvuckovich@gmail.com), Venmo (@Larry-Vuckovich), & Paypal paypal.me/larryvuckovich
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
July 20th, Saturday
Cuban Jazz Quartet
Straight from Cuba, a rare Jazz event. Einar "Tito" Leliebre Nuñez, percussion, Ernesto Mazar Kindelán, bass, John Calloway, flute, Larry Vuckovich, piano
Venue: Turkish Meyhouse Restaurant, 640 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA
Admission: $60
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Tickets: Purchase Here
Featuring: Einar "Tito" Leliebre Nuñez, percussion, Ernesto Mazar Kindelán, bass, John Calloway, flute, Larry Vuckovich, piano
July 19th, Friday
Cuban Jazz Quartet
Straight from Cuba, a rare Jazz event. Einar "Tito" Leliebre Nuñez, percussion, Ernesto Mazar Kindelán, bass, Kai Lyons, guitar, Larry Vuckovich, piano
Venue: Turkish Meyhouse Restaurant, 640 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA
Admission: $60
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Tickets: Purchase Here
Featuring: Einar "Tito" Leliebre Nuñez, percussion, Ernesto Mazar Kindelán, bass, Kai Lyons, guitar, Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, July 6th, 2024, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home Watch Live on YouTube
Admission: Donations can be made via Zelle (larryvuckovich@gmail.com), Venmo (@Larry-Vuckovich), & Paypal paypal.me/larryvuckovich
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, June 22nd, 2024, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home Watch Live on YouTube
Admission: Donations can be made via Zelle (larryvuckovich@gmail.com), Venmo (@Larry-Vuckovich), & Paypal paypal.me/larryvuckovich
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
June 8th, Saturday [SOLD OUT]
Dexter Gordon’s 101st Birthday Concert featuring Larry Vuckovich’s Dexter Gordon Tribute Quintet
The 2024 Dexter Gordon Centennial Celebration was a successful, sold-out event which Larry Vuckovich presented at Yoshi’s in a quintet format featuring 2 outstanding saxophonists, Craig Handy & Steve Heckman. This year marks Dexter Gordon’s 101st celebration – the same frontline of Craig Handy & Steve Heckman will be performing for the Sonoma Valley Jazz Society, as presented by Janice King. The concert will take place on Saturday, June 8th at 7 pm. It’ll be held at Jazz in the Barn, 18500 Carriger Road, Sonoma CA 95476. Pianist Larry Vuckovich has successfully performed with Dexter Gordon in Denmark and Austria and knows Dexter’s music firsthand. Rounding out the quintet will be Doug Miller, bass; Sylvia Cuenca, drums and the pianist/leader Larry Vuckovich.
Venue: Sonoma Valley Jazz Society, Jazz in Barn, 18500 Carriger Rd., Sonoma 95476
Admission: $35 (non-members, $50)
Time: 7:00PM (Doors open at 6:00PM)
Tickets: Get your Tickets here
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Craig Handy & Steve Heckman, sax/ Doug Miller, bass / Sylvia Cuenca, drums
June 1st, Saturday
King of Blues Alvon Johnson with Larry Vuckovich
King of the Blues Alvon Johnson, vocals/guitar; Larry Vuckovich, piano; Buca Necak, bass and Jeff Minnieweather, drums (Alvon is known throughout his international tours as the King of the Blues. Separately, Alvon has another side – singing classic standards in an attractive, sophisticated, and romantic fashion. Don't miss this stimulating night of Swinging Blues vocals, great, hot blues guitar playing and the romantic, sophisticated classic standards singing)
Venue: Meyhouse Palo Alto, 640 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA
Admission: $40
Time: Two Shows: 5:00PM and 8:00PM
Tickets: Purchase Here
Featuring: Alvon Johnson, vocals/guitar; Larry Vuckovich, piano; Buca Necak, bass and Jeff Minnieweather, drums
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May 25th, Saturday
Kim Nalley with Larry Vuckovich Trio
As well as being an outstanding jazz and blues vocalist, Kim Nalley has now become Dr. Kim Nalley. She earned a PhD from the University of California in jazz historic studies. Kim has performed throughout the world at all the major venues – also, her performances feature the music of Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, plus more. Don't miss this exciting show!
Venue: MEYHOUSE PALO ALTO, 640 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA
Admission: $40
Time: Two Shows: 5:00PM and 8:00PM
Tickets: Purchase Here
Featuring: Kim Nalley with Larry Vuckovich Trio
May 18th, Saturday
Latin Night: El Vucko Latin Jazz Quartet featuring Hector Lugo
Going back a number of years ago, pianist Larry Vuckovich formed a Latin band called La Orquesta El Vucko, in which Hector Lugo was the original member. This Latin jazz quartet presents wide-ranging repertoire of Afro-Cuban Bebop classics, special standards played in Latin style, resembling the manner of the great Cal Tjader quintet. Hector Lugo, as always will sing some attractive selections showcasing his magnificent vocal sound. This is a night including energetic Latin selections, ranging from beautiful boleros, to mambos, cha-cha's + more.
Venue: Turkish Meyhouse Restaurant, 640 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA
Admission: $60
Time: Two Shows: 6:30PM and 8:30PM
Tickets: Purchase Here
Featuring: Hector Lugo & Larry Vuckovich
May 17th, Friday
Latin Night: Kai Lyons, Hector Lugo & Larry Vuckovich Quartet
With Ken Okada on bass, the chemistry and the repertoire of this Latin Jazz Quartet, is on the high level. These 4 veterans have been doing this music for a number of years, constantly adding new material. They will cover some Dizzy Gillespie's Afro-Cuban Bebop, authentic, classic Latin standards and even include the theme from the Godfather played with Afro-Cuban feeling. Besides playing hot Latin percussion, Hector Lugo has a magnificent voice and will sing such classics as Sabor A Mi, Quizas Quizas Quizas + more! While eating your dinner, you will be moving in your seat slightly with Latin rhythms!
Venue: Turkish Meyhouse Restaurant, 640 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA
Admission: $60
Time: Two Shows: 6:30PM and 8:30PM
Tickets: Purchase Here
Featuring: Kai Lyons, Hector Lugo, Larry Vuckovich, & Ken Okada
May 16th, Thursday
Steve Heckman & Larry Vuckovich Quartet: Tenor Masters Tribute—Lester Young, Dexter Gordon, Sonny Rollins & John ColtraneFormer New Yorker, master saxophonist Steve Heckman authentically interprets the music of the Tenor Masters. For people who like swinging jazz/authentic Bebop, this presentation is as good as they come. This is most definitely a finger poppin’ and foot stomping jazz concert. At the same time, Steve will be interpreting a beautiful ballad here and there which these greats who recorded. It needs to be noted that the food at the Meyhouse Restaurant is superb, which helps to the enjoyment of the music. Don't miss this one!
Venue: Turkish Meyhouse Restaurant, 640 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA
Admission: $45
Time: Two Shows: 6:30PM and 8:30PM
Tickets: Purchase Here
Featuring: Steve Heckman & Larry Vuckovich
May 8th, Wednesday
Larry Vuckovich Swinging All-Stars featuring Alvon Johnson: Wednesday, May 8 , 8 PM @ Yoshi's Jack London Square
After Larry Vuckovich’s performances and experiences with some of the greatest Latin percussionists in the world, Jose Mangual (formerly with Charlie Parker and Erroll Garner), Frankie Malabe, Pete Escovedo, Louis Romero, John Santos and Hector Lugo, Larry formed his Latin band, La Orquesta El Vucko, that included Louis Romero and Hector Lugo. Yoshi’s Wednesday, May 8th concert, will include swinging Bebop, Brazilian, World Music, besides the hard-hitting Afro-Cuban jazz, plus funky boogaloo blues rhythms. Alvon Johnson will sing some authentic blues as well as sophisticated standards – projecting his beautiful vocal sound. Percussionist Hector Lugo, who also has a beautiful voice, will sing some famous boleros, cha-cha’s + more. The rest of the band includes a powerful rhythm section with Larry on piano, Buca Necak, bass and Jeff Minnieweather on drums. This is a program not to be missed!
Venue: Yoshi's, Jack London Square 510 Embarcadero West, Jack London Square, Oakland, CA
Admission: $26-$49
Time: 8PM
Tickets: eTix
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano /Alvon Johnson, vocals, guitar/Kai Lyons, guitar/Hector Lugo, Latin percussion, vocals/Buca Necak, bass/Jeff Minnieweather, drums
Saturday, May 4th, 2024, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations can be made via Zelle (larryvuckovich@gmail.com), Venmo (@Larry-Vuckovich), & Paypal paypal.me/larryvuckovich
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
April 28th, Sunday
Larry Vuckovich / Alvon Johnson Duet: Blues, Swing & Romantic Ballads @ Mill Valley Community Church
Pianist Larry Vuckovich has an impressive history working with some of the greatest jazz and blues vocalists who left an important legacy. They are Cleanhead Vinson, Jon Hendricks, Joe Williams, Big Miller, Big Mama Thornton, Jimmy Witherspoon and currently on the Bay Area jazz scene: Jamie Davis and Alvon Johnson. Alvon, besides the great blues vocals, is an outstanding blues guitarist having toured throughout the Orient and Europe, where he’s known as the King of the Blues. Larry Vuckovich and Alvon with a number of successful performances under their belts, developed close chemistry which besides the blues includes rare standards, in particular beautiful, lyrical romantic ballads throughout which Alvon shows his immense versatility interpreting them in the style of Johnny Hartman and Mr. B, but at the same time showcasing his own personal sensitive sound.
Venue: Community Church of Mill Valley, CA - 8 Olive Street (Corner of Olive and Throckmorton)
Admission: Tickets are $25 at the door and in advance
Time: 4–6PM
Tickets: Eventbrite or call (415) 388-5540
Featuring: Alvon Johnson, vocals/ Larry Vuckovich, piano
April 21st, Sunday Afternoon
Jackie Ryan & Larry Vuckovich Duo @ Piedmont Piano Showroom
Multifaceted, soulful, and elegant vocalist Jackie Ryan truly stands out on the international jazz scene as one of The Best - bar none. Her exceptional wide-ranging abilities: authentically at home with natural, swinging jazz phrasing including sophisticated bebop vocalese style, authentic blues feeling, singing flawlessly in 5 languages – particularly in Spanish –born to a Mexican mother, ( who was an excellent vocalist), Jackie projecting a phenomenal rich, beautiful vocal sound – La Voz De Oro (Golden voice), drawing from her enormous repertoire of classic standards – including rarely heard ones, funky bluesy boogaloo rhythms selections + more! Jackie and pianist Larry Vuckovich have developed a close musical chemistry going back 30 years including wide ranging material. Their concert at Piedmont Piano on Sunday afternoon April 21 will showcase today's most creative example of a piano & voice duet format. Don't miss this one!
Venue: Piedmont Piano Showroom, New Oakland Store 18th and San Pablo, Oakland, CA
Admission: $25
Time: 5PM
Information: (510)547-8188
Tickets: Tickettaylor
Featuring: Jackie Ryan, vocals / Larry Vuckovich, piano
April 13th, Saturday
Larry Vuckovich All-Star Trio featuring Jackie Ryan Saturday, April 13th @ Meyhouse Restaurant, Palo Alto
One of the most versatile soulful, elegant vocalist, Jackie Ryan truly stands out on the international jazz scene as one of The Best - bar none. Her exceptional wide-ranging abilities: authentically at home with natural, swinging jazz phrasing including sophisticated bebop vocalese style, authentic blues feeling, singing flawlessly in 5 languages – particularly in Spanish –born to a Mexican mother, ( who was an excellent vocalist), Jackie projecting a phenomenal rich, beautiful vocal sound – La Voz De Oro (Golden voice), drawing from her enormous repertoire of classic standards – including rarely heard ones, funky bluesy boogaloo rhythms selections + more! Jackie and pianist Larry Vuckovich have developed a close musical chemistry going back 30 years including wide ranging material.
Venue: Meyhouse Restaurant, 640 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Admission: $60 (+ tax, $20 drink/food minimum)
Time: 6:30 PM first set / 8:30 second set
Tickets: call (650) 521-0935 or Purchase Online
Featuring: Jackie Ryan, vocals/ Larry Vuckovich, piano/ Ken Okada bass/Akira Tana, drums
April 6th, Saturday [SOLD OUT]
Larry Vuckovich Jazz All-Stars Featuring Vocalist Extraordinaire, Charity Goodin Sanen Saturday, April 6, it's 7pm @ Oakmont Berger Center, Santa Rosa
Special Guest – Magnificent drummer Harold Jones, formerly with Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Sarah Vaughan, Natalie Cole and Tony Bennett for the last 10 years. Doug Miller, formerly with Count Basie and Duke Ellington is on bass. Excellent former New Yorker Steve Heckman is on saxophone. Pianist/leader of the ensemble, Larry Vuckovich , has performed with a Who’s Who in jazz including Cab Calloway and Tony Bennett. Oakmont presents an all-star combination assembled by Larry Vuckovich including great Bay Area name musicians who have performed with the top jazz masters in the world. Vocalist extraordinaire, Charity Goodin-Sanen is one of the most versatile on the jazz scene anywhere, being at home with such varied styles as swing, bebop genre, Latin/Brazilian plus blues. Along with the addition of seasoned veterans such as Steve Heckman, Doug Miller, Harold Jones and Larry Vuckovich on piano, this will be high energy exciting concert satisfying both the listeners and the dancers. Don’t miss this one!
Venue: Oakmont Berger Center
Admission: Tickets are $35 at the door and in advance. Bring or mail payment to OVA Office and leave it in the Jazz Club Folder.
Time: 7PM Two sets
Tickets: For information, please call 707-537-7720
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano/leader/Charity Goodin-Sanen, vocals/Steve Heckman, saxophone/Doug Miller, bass/Harold Jones, drums
March 24th, Sunday [SOLD OUT]
Larry Vuckovich World Music Jazz Mix: Swinging Bebop, Afro-Cuban Salsa + Boleros, Balkan Ethnic Middle Eastern and Bluesy Funky Sounds. @ Bach Dancing Dynamite Society
Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society presents Larry Vuckovich All Star Sextet: Ensemble with a fresh, unique frontline sound of marimba and guitar. Larry Vuckovich is happy to return to the Bach after a 3-year absence due to the pandemic. This group was a recent big hit at Yoshi’s – selling out the venue, plus at the Piedmont Piano – another sellout performance! The crisp, bright, clean unison sound of marimba and guitar brings out and beautifully projects the melodic repertoire of this ensemble, World Music Jazz Mix: Swingin’ Bebop/Afro-Cuban Salsa + Boleros/Balkan Ethnic Middle Eastern/Boogaloo Bluesy Funky Sounds. With Tommy Kesecker on marimba and Kai Lyons, guitar, the LV All Star Sextet additionally features the hot percussion team of Hector Lugo, vocalist/congas and Akira Tana, drums. Rounding out the group is pianist/bandleader Larry Vuckovich and veteran bassist, John Wiitala. Don’t miss this exciting concert at the beautiful Bach Society venue in Half Moon Bay!
Venue: Bach Dancing Dynamite Society
Admission: Tickets are $25 at the door and in advance
Time: 4:30-5:30 PM 1st set / 6 PM-7 PM 2nd set
Tickets: https://bachddsoc.org/calendar/ 650 726-4143 Barbara Riching
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano/leader/Tommy Kesecker, marimba/Kai Lyons, guitar/Hector Lugo, Latin percussion/locals/John Wiitala, bass/Akira Tana, drums
Saturday, March 9th, 2024, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations can be made via Zelle (larryvuckovich@gmail.com), Venmo (@Larry-Vuckovich), & Paypal paypal.me/larryvuckovich
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
March 1st, Friday
Larry Vuckovich All-Star Trio featuring hot guitarist, Kai Lyons Friday, March 1st @ Meyhouse Restaurant, Palo Alto
Larry Vuckovich All-Star Trio is back featuring the hottest young guitarist in the Bay Area scene: Kai Lyons. This amazing young guitarist travels, performs regularly throughout the world including Paris, Marrakesh in Tunisia, Cuba, Brazil, etc.… He is one of the most versatile guitarists on the scene today anywhere being at home with authentic Bebop, Afro-Cuban Latin jazz, Brazilian, funky boogaloo and blues, plus World Music elements. Larry Vuckovich and Kai Lyons have developed strong chemistry having played regularly together for a number of years. Besides the above mentioned genres, they have added to their repertoire bebop-vocalese scatting doing Dizzy Gillespie classics. They also have a special arrangement of Nino Rota classic theme for the Godfather film. Don't miss this special wide-ranging performance which always adds surprises!
Venue: Meyhouse Restaurant, 640 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Admission: call (650) 521-0935
Time: 7:00 PM first set / 9:00PM second set
Tickets: call (650) 521-0935
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano/Kai Lyons, guitar/Ken Okada bass/Jason Lewis, drums
Saturday, February 17th, 2024, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations can be made via Zelle (larryvuckovich@gmail.com), Venmo (@Larry-Vuckovich), & Paypal paypal.me/larryvuckovich
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, February 3rd, 2024, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations can be made via Zelle (larryvuckovich@gmail.com), Venmo (@Larry-Vuckovich), & Paypal paypal.me/larryvuckovich
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
January 28th, Sunday [RESCHEDULED]
Larry Vuckovich / Alvon Johnson Duet: Blues, Swing & Romantic Ballads @ Mill Valley Community Church
Pianist Larry Vuckovich has an impressive history working with some of the greatest jazz and blues vocalists who left an important legacy. They are Cleanhead Vinson, Jon Hendricks, Joe Williams, Big Miller, Big Mama Thornton, Jimmy Witherspoon and currently on the Bay Area jazz scene: Jamie Davis and Alvon Johnson. Alvon, besides the great blues vocals, is an outstanding blues guitarist having toured throughout the Orient and Europe, where he’s known as the King of the Blues. Larry Vuckovich and Alvon with a number of successful performances under their belts, developed close chemistry which besides the blues includes rare standards, in particular beautiful, lyrical romantic ballads throughout which Alvon shows his immense versatility interpreting them in the style of Johnny Hartman and Mr. B, but at the same time showcasing his own personal sensitive sound.
Venue: Community Church of Mill Valley, CA - 8 Olive Street (Corner of Olive and Throckmorton)
Admission: Tickets are $25 at the door and in advance
Time: 4–6PM
Tickets: Eventbrite or call (415) 388-5540
Featuring: Alvon Johnson, vocals/ Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, January 20th, 2024, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations can be made via Zelle (larryvuckovich@gmail.com), Venmo (@Larry-Vuckovich), & Paypal paypal.me/larryvuckovich
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, January 6th, 2024, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations can be made via Zelle (larryvuckovich@gmail.com), Venmo (@Larry-Vuckovich), & Paypal paypal.me/larryvuckovich
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Past Concerts/Events of 2023
December 27th, Wednesday [SOLD OUT]
Larry Vuckovich's All-Star quintet: Dexter Gordon Centennial Celebration featuring Jamie Davis + 2 frontline tenors Steve Heckman and Craig Handy @ Yoshi's Jack London Square
Tenor saxophonist Dexter Gordon’s unique history holds a special place in jazz. Originally inspired by Lester Young, he is recognized as the main source of transferring Charlie Parker’s bebop revolutionary language from alto to tenor saxophone. John Coltrane and Jimmy Heath started on alto. When they first heard Dexter playing bebop on the tenor, they immediately switched from alto to tenor. Dexter also was an influence on early Sonny Rollins. Larry had great fortune of working Dexter in Denmark, at the famous Jazz Club, Café Montmartre, and later at the International Music Forum in Ossiach, Austria in ‘69 – an all-star quintet featuring Dusko Goykovich and Philly Joe Jones. For Yoshi’s December 27th performance, he has assembled an exceptional quintet: A two tenor frontline of Steve Heckman & Craig Handy, plus a swinging rhythm section with Larry on piano, Buca Necak, bass and Jeff Minnieweather, drums. Singing some of Dexter’s favorite ballads will be the exceptional vocalist, Jamie Davis. This will be a program to be remembered – the only one presented in the Bay Area. Don’t miss it!
Venue: Yoshi's, Jack London Square 510 Embarcadero West, Jack London Square, Oakland, CA
Admission: $25-$49
Time: 8:00 PM
Tickets: eTix
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano /Jamie Davis, vocals/Steve Heckman, tenor/Craig Handy, tenor/Buca Necak, bass/Jeff Minnieweather
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Saturday, December 23rd, 2023, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations can be made via Zelle (larryvuckovich@gmail.com), Venmo (@Larry-Vuckovich), & Paypal paypal.me/larryvuckovich
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
December 10th, Sunday Afternoon
Larry Vuckovich 87th Birthday Celebration:
Dynamic Duo w/ Kai Lyons @ Piedmont Piano ShowroomJazz pianist Larry Vuckovich celebrates his 87th birthday in one of his favorite contexts: Dynamic Duo format featuring the hot, young creative guitarist Kai Lyons. The chemistry between Larry Vuckovich and Kai Lyons has been steadily growing. Their musical closeness regularly brings out their jazz expression to a higher level, featuring numerous diverse areas such as swinging classic bebop, Latin/Brazilian style, world music with the elements of fado, flamenco, plus Balkan /Middle Eastern, and always authentic blues and funky boogaloo sounds. For the upcoming Larry Vuckovich’s 87th birthday celebration, you can expect some fresh surprising material – some hardly ever heard – including from the Great American Songbook plus more!
Venue: Piedmont Piano Showroom, New Oakland Store 18th and San Pablo, Oakland, CA
Admission: $25
Time: 5PM
Information: (510)547-8188, Facebook
Tickets: TicketTailor
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Kai Lyons, guitar
Saturday, December 2nd, 2023, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations can be made via Zelle (larryvuckovich@gmail.com), Venmo (@Larry-Vuckovich), & Paypal paypal.me/larryvuckovich
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
November 18th, Saturday
Gualala Arts Center and Fred Adler Present The True Side of Vince Guaraldi Including Snoopy plus, Tribute to Nat King Cole Trio @ Gualala arts Center.
Gualala Arts will be hosting “The Real Vince Guaraldi Including Snoopy” which will include a tribute to Nat King Cole featuring Larry Vuckovich, Kai Lyons and Owen Clapp. General admission tickets will be $25, plus $5 the day of. Fred Adler is one of the most knowledgeable, esteemed presenters in all of jazz. He has a vast reservoir of jazz knowledge and information. This will be an exciting concert going back into the history of the original piano/guitar, bass trio as popularized by the great Nat King Cole. Vince Guaraldi’s original trio utilizes this format very effectively. Being the only student that Vince Guaraldi had, Larry knows firsthand many details of his music and history, which he will relay to the audience that day.
Young, hot guitarist Kai Lyons and also young, talented, groovy bassist, Owen Clapp are first call – very much in demand rhythm cats in the Bay Area.
Venue: Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Old State Highway Gualala, CA
Admission: $25 in advance for General Admission, plus $5 day of, $100 Sponsor Ticket available
Time: 4:00 PM (two sets)
Tickets: EventBrite.com
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano /Kai Lyons, guitar/Owen Clapp, bass
Saturday, November 4th, 2023, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations can be made via Zelle (larryvuckovich@gmail.com), Venmo (@Larry-Vuckovich), & Paypal paypal.me/larryvuckovich
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
November 10th, Friday
Larry Vuckovich International Trio plays for the Grand Opening Friday, November 10th @ Meyhouse Restaurant, Palo Alto
Larry Vuckovich International Trio is honored for the invitation to perform at the opening night Friday, November 10 at the exciting, brand-new jazz venue, Jazz at the Meyhouse in Palo Alto. The owner of this beautiful venue lived for 20 years in New York City, frequently attending Village Vanguard – the oldest jazz club in the world, which became his favorite club in New York. His new Palo Alto venue is designed to musically pay homage in authenticity and within the spirit of jazz, to this great NYC venue. Larry Vuckovich, originally from the state of Montenegro in the former Yugoslavia, has played with a Who’s Who in jazz in the US, Canada and Europe. Bassist Doug Miller, one of the top on his instrument on the jazz scene anywhere, was born in US having performed with jazz masters from various eras. Drummer Akira Tana, while born in the US, comes from Japanese parents and has toured throughout Japan, South America and Europe with jazz greats. The repertoire of this International Trio is one of the most diverse in all of jazz. Don’t miss this exciting opening night.
Venue: Meyhouse Restaurant 640 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Admission: call (650) 521-0935
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM first set sold out / 8:30 – 9:30 p.m. some tickets still available
Tickets: call (650) 521-0935
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano /Doug Miller bass /Akira Tana, drums
October 29th, Sunday
Jackie Ryan and Larry Vuckovich @ Community Church of Mill Valley, Sunday Afternoon 4 – 6 p.m.
Jackie Ryan is one of the exceptional, outstanding vocalists of our time. This has been the case for many years, where the numerous facts of her ability have been witnessed throughout many praises, reviews by some of the greatest jazz musicians and top critics. An example: Jackie teamed with GRAMMY Award winner John Clayton to deliver her chart-topping CD "Listen Here" - a tour de force through a myriad of jazz idioms — from blues and gospel flavored jazz gems, to luscious love songs, a soaring Spanish ballad, a Gershwin classic, pulsating samba rhythms, an original + more. Jackie's latest CD is a tribute to her Mexican born mother, who was also an exceptional, soulful vocalist. Jackie learned from her the important elements of Latin folk music plus the romantic boleros from Mexico. Jackie and pianist Larry Vuckovich have developed a close musical chemistry going back 30 years including wide ranging material. Their concert at Community Church of Mill Valley on Sunday afternoon October 29th will present today's most authentic example of a piano & voice duet format. Don't miss this one!
Venue: Community Church of Mill Valley, CA - 8 Olive Street (Corner of Olive and Throckmorton)
Admission: Tickets are $25 at the door and in advance
Time: 4–6PM
Tickets: Eventbrite or call (415) 388-5540
Featuring: Jackie Ryan, vocals/ Larry Vuckovich, piano
October 14th, Saturday [SOLD OUT]
Larry Vuckovich International Trio: Thelonious Monk Festival with Ken Okada & Akira Tana @ SF Jazz Center – Joe Henderson Lab
These three seasoned veterans of different ethnicities, originating from different parts of the globe, come together performing authentically wide-ranging selections of American Jazz Styles including Thelonious Monk
Pianist Larry Vuckovich – leader of this trio, is recognized as one of the most versatile pianists in all of jazz, having performed with so many masters in many various genres of this art form, including traditional jazz, swinging bebop/contemporary jazz + more. He has performed with many top jazz masters, including Red Norvo, Cab Calloway, Don Byas, Dexter Gordon, Jon Hendricks, Philly Joe Jones, Clark Terry, and numerous others. During his tenure with Jon Hendricks, recognized as Poet Laureate of Jazz, Larry grew closer in absorbing the music of Thelonious Monk. It’s important to know, that Jon Hendricks was Monk’s official lyricist – Thelonious personally asked Jon to take that role. What also enabled Larry to become closer to this great music, was hearing Monk in person at the Jazz Workshop in San Francisco on Broadway Street, plus the Both/And club on Divisadero Street. Also, Larry performed with some of Monk’s esteemed sideman, such as Larry Gales, bass; and drummers Ben Riley and Billy Higgins. Larry Vuckovich has selected a broad repertoire from Thelonious’ great, exciting compositions!
Venue: SF Jazz Center-Joe Henderson Lab
Admission: SOLD OUT
Time: 7 & 8:30 PM (Two shows)
Tickets: SOLD OUT
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano /Ken Okada, bass /Akira Tana, drums
October 8th, Sunday Afternoon [SOLD OUT]
World Music Jazz Mix: Swinging Bebop/ Afro-Cuban Salsa + Boleros/Balkan Ethnic Middle Eastern/Boogaloo @ Piedmont Piano Showroom
Piedmont Piano presents Larry Vuckovich All Star Sextet: Ensemble with a fresh, unique frontline sound of marimba and guitar. This group was a recent big hit at Yoshis. The crisp, bright, clean unison sound of marimba and guitar brings out and projects beautifully the melodic repertoire of this ensemble, World Music Jazz Mix: Swingin’ Bebop/Afro-Cuban Salsa + Boleros/Balkan Ethnic Middle Eastern/Boogaloo Bluesy Funky Sounds. With Tommy Kesecker on marimba and Kai Lyons, guitar, the LV All Star Sextet additionally features the hot percussion team of Hector Lugo, vocalist/congas and Akira Tana, drums. Rounding out the group is pianist/bandleader Larry Vuckovich and veteran bassist, John Wiitala. Don’t miss this exciting concert at the beautiful Piedmont Piano Showroom!
Venue: Piedmont Piano Showroom, New Oakland Store 18th and San Pablo, Oakland, CA
Admission: $25
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM Sunday
Information: (510) 547-8188
Tickets: call 510.547 – 8188
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Tommy Kesecker, marimba/ Kai Lyons, guitar/Hector Lugo, Latin percussion, vocals/John Wiitala, bass /Akira Tana, drums
September 10, 2023
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September 8th, Friday
Mario Guarneri Presents: Larry Vuckovich Trio @ Throckmorton Theater, Mill Valley
Larry Vuckovich piano/guitar/bass trio with Owen Clapp & Kai Lyons will present their wide-ranging diverse material: bebop & swing classics by Bud Powell, Dizzy Gillespie, Count Basie, plus a touch of the Balkan Middle Eastern selections, Latin jazz/Brazilian, plus a bit of flamenco. Young bassist Owen Clapp is one of the strongest in the Bay Area, possessing a powerful groove plus exciting solos. Likewise, young guitarist Kai Lyons is the hottest guitar player on the Bay Area scene and one of the most versatile
Venue: Throckmorton Theater, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley
Admission: $23.00 General , $18.00 Students and Seniors , $30.00 Reserved
Time: 8:30 PM – one set
Tickets: Purchase Tickets
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano/ Kai Lyons, guitar / Owen Clapp, bass
Saturday, August 26th, 2023, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations can be made via Zelle (larryvuckovich@gmail.com), Venmo (@Larry-Vuckovich), & Paypal paypal.me/larryvuckovich
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
August 6th, Sunday
Dynamic Duo: Pianist Larry Vuckovich & Guitarist Kai Lyons @Community Church of Mill Valley, Sunday afternoon 4 – 6 p.m.This Dynamic Duo combination with Larry Vuckovich and Kai Lyons has been successfully performing for several years. They have created excellent musical chemistry, which keeps getting stronger. Likewise, their repertoire has expanded into one of the most wide-ranging musical programs one can experience on today’s jazz scene. They include the Great American Songbook, authentic bebop swinging jazz, music from Cuba and Central America, Brazilian, music of Vince Guaraldi funky boogaloo selections, Balkan/Middle Eastern, tango jazz/flamenco + more.
Venue: Community Church of Mill Valley, CA - 8 Olive Street (Corner of Olive and Throckmorton)
Admission: Tickets are $25 at the door and in advance
Time: 4–6PM
Tickets: Eventbrite or call (415) 388-5540
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano/ Kai Lyons, guitar
Saturday, July 22nd, 2023, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations can be made via Zelle (larryvuckovich@gmail.com), Venmo (@Larry-Vuckovich), & Paypal paypal.me/larryvuckovich
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, July 1st, 2023, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations can be made via Zelle (larryvuckovich@gmail.com), Venmo (@Larry-Vuckovich), & Paypal paypal.me/larryvuckovich
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
May 25th, Thursday
Larry Vuckovich's All-Star Sextet - World Music Jazz Mix: Swingin' Bebop/Afro-Cuban Salsa + Boleros/Balkan Ethnic Middle Eastern/Boogaloo Bluesy Funky Sounds @ Yoshi's Jack London Square
Jazz pianist/composer Larry Vuckovich is a leading figure - being a pioneer - the first jazz musician in the USA to fuse the Balkan ethnic Gypsy - Roma elements with American jazz. His landmark release of his LP, Blue Balkan in 1980 featuring Bobby Hutcherson and Eric Golub, sets him apart from all the other musicians who followed in this genre such as John Zorn and Dave Douglas. Reception of this music and reviews from the major publications were quite strong, "...ahead of its time...intriguing, fresh-sounding jazz...." + "Prefiguring the much-lauded work of Dave Douglas and even John Zorn ... modern context ... angular, cubist, post-bop compositions ... the gypsy-style melodies, authentically believeable on their own work effortlessly". Don't miss this creative, unique presentation!.
Venue: Yoshi's, Jack London Square 510 Embarcadero West, Jack London Square, Oakland, CA
Admission: Advance tickets are $29, $5 more the day of and are available at Gualala Arts, Dolphin Gallery
Time: 8:00 PM
Tickets: eTix
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano /Tommy Kesecker, marimba/ Kai Lyons, guitar /Hector Lugo, congas, vocals / John Wiitala, bass /Akira Tana, drums
Saturday, June 17th, 2023, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations can be made via Zelle (larryvuckovich@gmail.com), Venmo (@Larry-Vuckovich), & Paypal paypal.me/larryvuckovich
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, May 20th, 2023, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations can be made via Zelle (larryvuckovich@gmail.com), Venmo (@Larry-Vuckovich), & Paypal paypal.me/larryvuckovich
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, May 13th, 2023, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations can be made via Zelle (larryvuckovich@gmail.com), Venmo (@Larry-Vuckovich), & Paypal paypal.me/larryvuckovich
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
April 30th, Sunday
Dynamic Duo: Pianist Larry Vuckovich & Guitarist Kai Lyons @ Uncle Ted Kuster's and Mary's home in Petaluma, Sunday afternoon 2 p.m.
This Dynamic Duo combination with Larry Vuckovich and Kai Lyons has been successfully performing for several years. They have created excellent musical chemistry, which keeps getting stronger. Likewise, their repertoire has expanded into one of the most wide-ranging musical programs one can experience on today’s jazz scene. They include the Great American Songbook, authentic bebop swinging jazz, music from Cuba and Central America, Brazilian, funky boogaloo selections, Balkan/Middle Eastern, tango jazz/flamenco + more.
Venue: Ted Kuster's and Mary's home in Petaluma, CA
Admission: Tickets are $25 at the door and in advance: ted@tedtedted.com or call (415) 948-3663
Time: 2 PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano/ Kai Lyons, guitar
Saturday, April 22nd, 2023, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano
(Rescheduled from Saturday, February 25th)
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations can be made via Zelle (larryvuckovich@gmail.com), Venmo (@Larry-Vuckovich), & Paypal paypal.me/larryvuckovich
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, April 15th, 2023, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich's Dynamic Duo
(Rescheduled from Saturday, February 25th)
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations can be made via Zelle (larryvuckovich@gmail.com), Venmo (@Larry-Vuckovich), & Paypal paypal.me/larryvuckovich
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, April 7th, 2023, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich's Dynamic Duo
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations can be made via Zelle (larryvuckovich@gmail.com), Venmo (@Larry-Vuckovich), & Paypal paypal.me/larryvuckovich
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
April 2, 2023 [SOLD OUT]
Saturday, March 18th, 2023, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich's Dynamic Duo
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, March 11th, 2023, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich's Dynamic Duo
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
March 5, 2023 [SOLD OUT]
Jazz Live at the Cameo
Saturday, February 11th, 2023, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich's Dynamic Duo
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
February 5, 2023
Jazz Live at the Cameo
Saturday, January 21st, 2023, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich's Dynamic Duo
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, January 14th, 2023, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich's Solo Piano
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Past Concerts/Events of 2022
December 28th, Wednesday
Larry Vuckovich's All-Star Quintet featuring Jamie Davis: Bringing In the New Year In Swinging Style –An Evening of Swinging, Soulful, Foot Tapping Jazz- Performing the Music of Count Basie, Neil Hefti, James Moody, Duke Ellington + more. @ Yoshi's Jack London Square
Pianist Larry Vuckovich has had the wonderful fortune to have performed some of the greatest jazz masters, in particular, the swinging ones as Cab Calloway, Red Norvo, Don Byas, Buddy Tate, Milt Jackson, Dexter Gordon, Jon Hendricks, Philly Joe Jones, and many more. He has fond memories or performing with Jon Hendricks at the Berlin Jazz Festival in' 68 where almost half of the Count Basie band, was also on the bill, played some special arrangements that John brought. Count Basie's drummer at a time, the swinging Harold Jones, played with Joan and Larry. Since then Larry Vuckovich has done recordings with the combination of two swinging tenor saxophonists playing the music of Lester Young, Count Basie, Neil Hefti, James Moody, Charlie Parker + more. This evening's performance is assured to lift the audience’s spirits and bring it back to the golden jazz era.
Venue: Yoshi's Jack London Square 510 Embarcadero West, Jack London Square, Oakland, CA
Admission: $25 – $49
Time: 8 PM
Tickets: eTix
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano /Jamie Davis, vocals /Steve Heckman, tenor saxophone/Rob Roth, Tenor saxophone Kai Lyons, guitar /John Wiitala, bass /Leon Joyce, drums
Saturday, December 17th, 2022, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich's Solo Piano
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, December 10, 2022, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich's 86th Birthday Live Stream
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 7 PM
Blockbuster Holiday Concert: Swing Into Christmas with Larry Vuckovich, Jamie Davis, Tiffany Austin & Alvon Johnson, Saturday, December 3rd 7 PM @ Downtown Theater Fairfield
Larry Don’t miss this blockbuster, swinging Christmas show featuring some of the best jazz vocalists anywhere on the world jazz scene today! These outstanding artists will be accompanied by Steve Heckman, reeds; Kai Lyons, guitar; Larry Vuckovich, piano; Buca Necak, bass and Leon Joyce Jr., drums.…… This is going to be a very special holiday concert featuring some of the Bay Area’s best jazz players combined with silky smooth soulful vocals to deliver a masterful evening of holiday music. You will hear holiday classics originally sung by Nat King Cole, Etta James, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Ella Fitzgerald, Bing Crosby, Andy Williams, Norah Jones, Tony Bennett, Lena Horne, and even a few Vince Guaraldi timeless instrumental tunes. …… Larry Vuckovich has put together an incredible line-up of musicians and singers to perform for you on this early holiday concert the first weekend in December. This show may sell out, so grab your tickets early. Pianist Larry Vuckovich is one of the most versatile pianists in all of jazz having performed with so many masters in various genres which include traditional jazz, swinging bebop/contemporary jazz, Latin Afro-Cuban salsa/Brazilian, blues and world music. The list of the masters he has worked with is quite impressive: Cab Calloway, Dexter Gordon, Jon Hendricks, Charles McPherson, Bobby Hutcherson, and Vince Guaraldi (to name a few). …… Jamie Davis - Two-time Grammy nominated vocalist with the Count Basie Orchestra’s albums, ‘All About Basie’ and ‘Live At Birdland.’ Jamie has performed at venues in Rome, Dubai, Moscow, Tokyo, Milan, Zagreb Croatia, Baku, Kula Lumpur, Finland, Serbia, St. Petersburg, Spain, Paris, & Royal Albert Hall in London. In the States he’s performed at, Dizzy’s, Birdland, Blue Note clubs in NY, SF Jazz, Monterey Jazz Festival, Stanford Jazz Festival, San Jose Jazz Festival, Yoshi’s and many more. …… Tiffany Austin - Regarded as one of the fastest rising jazz singers in Northern California with a tradition rooted yet thoroughly modern style, Austin is now stepping further forward with her debut CD, “Nothing but Soul”, on her own Con Alma Music label. The album is the outgrowth of an SFJAZZ “Hotplate” concert for which she reimagined compositions by the great American songwriter Hoagy Carmichael.…… Alvon Johnson - One of the most versatile musicians, singers and entertainers on the music scene today. He travels the world singing and swinging jazz standards with big bands. He also gallops the globe performing the songs that he sang while working with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group, The Coasters. His love and respect for the American art form is shared by large and enthusiastic audiences the world over.
Venue: Downtown Theater Fairfield, 1035 Texas St, Fairfield, CA 94533
Admission: Orchestra Adult $45 / 16 & under $25 - Balcony Adult $35 / 16 & under $15
Time: 7:00 PM (two sets)
Tickets: online at FT Presents
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jamie Davis, vocals / Tiffany Austin, vocals /Alvon Johnson, vocals / Steve Heckman, reeds / Kai Lyons, guitar / Buca Necak, bass / Leon Joyce, drums
November 19th, Saturday
Gualala Arts Center and Fred Adler Present: Vuckovich in Concert – Solo/Duo/Trio with Buca Necak, bass & Chris Doering, guitar, Saturday, November 19th 4 PM @ Gualala Arts Center
Larry Vuckovich will be performing as a soloist and also accompanied by Belgrade-born Buca Necak on acoustic bass. In addition, special guest guitarist Chris Doering will join Vuckovich on the pianist’s composition “Adler’s Allegro and Adagio”, written and performed a number of years ago in honor Fred Adler, the Gualala Arts Whale & Jazz Music Coordinator. Larry Vuckovich has won acclaim from critics and jazz audiences for his deeply imaginative style and repertoire heard at prestigious North American and European jazz clubs, concert halls and festivals. He is equally at home in world music/classically influenced modal jazz as he is in hard-swinging bebop, post-bop, contemporary jazz, and down-home blues. The New York Times notes that his unique outlook and collection of influences “set him apart from most pianists who are heard regularly in New York.” On Nov. 19, Larry will entertain with his favorite composers and compositions, plus the audience will be treated to a demonstration of varying tempos, piano styles, and rhythms, drawn from his seven decades of experience of performing with a veritable ‘who’s who’ of jazz masters throughout the globe.Vuckovich has been described by piano legend Barry Harris as “one of the premier West Coast pianists”, and has joined the legendary Marian McPartland for a performance and interviews on her show “Piano Jazz”, heard on public radio across America. According to Jazz Times, Vuckovich ”is a pianist whose evocative touch and poetic (but unsentimental) sensibility convey the wisdom of deep musical life experience”.
Venue: Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Old State Highway, Gualala, CA 95445
Admission: Advance tickets are $29, $5 more the day of and are available at Gualala Arts, Dolphin Gallery
Time: 4:00 PM (two sets)
Tickets: online at EventBrite.com 1-800-838-3006
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano /Buca Necak, bass /Chris Doering, guitar
Saturday, November 12, 2022, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich's Dynamic Duo
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
October 30th, Sunday
Larry Vuckovich International Trio with Ken Okada & Akira Tana present : International Art of Jazz .. These three seasoned veterans of different ethnicities, originating from different parts of the globe, come together performing authentically a diverse program, covering wide-ranging selections of American Jazz Styles @ SF Jazz Center – Joe Henderson LabPianist Larry Vuckovich – leader of this trio, is recognized as one of the most versatile pianists in all of jazz having performed with so many masters in the numerous, various genres of this art form which include traditional jazz, swinging bebop/contemporary jazz, Latin Afro-Cuban salsa/Brazilian, blues and world music. The list of the masters from these varied genres is quite impressive: Cab Calloway, Red Norvo, Don Byas, Dexter Gordon, Jon Hendricks, Philly Joe Jones, Charles McPherson, Bobby Hutcherson, Charlie Haden, Tom Harrell, Larry Grenadier, + Vince Guaraldi. His current CD, the re-mastered Street Scene, was on the American Jazz Week charts for five months, reaching #5 spot. Master drummer Akira Tana, featured on Street Scene is joining Larry this evening along with his bassist partner, the excellent Ken Okada. Besides performing selections from Street Scene, the international trio will present a diverse program of great bebop selections, contemporary jazz, rare standards, a touch of Balkan Middle Eastern, plus Latin/Brazilian and funky boogaloo blues selections. As always, Larry Vuckovich will enhance the program with meaningful, interesting historic commentary!
Venue: SF Jazz center – Joe Henderson Lab
Admission: $25
Time: 6 PM – 7:30 PM - Two shows
Tickets: https://www.sfjazz.org/smartseat/?performanceNumber=15912#
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano /Ken Okada, bass /Akira Tana, drums
Saturday, October 15, 2022, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, September 17th, 2022, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich's Dynamic Duo
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
September 3rd, Saturday
Gualala Arts Center and Fred Adler Present Larry Vuckovich All-Star Jazz & Latin Quintet featuring Alvon Johnson, September 3rd , Sing a September Song @ Gualala Outdoor Amphitheater
Larry Vuckovich All-Star Jazz & Latin Quintet is coming to Gualala after two very successful recent performances – one for the Sonoma Jazz Society and also at Yoshi’s Jack London Square, playing to excellent crowds receiving warm, enthusiastic receptions. The musicians are first rate, world-class performers having many years of experiences in touring, recording and traveling with the greats. The cats are also steeped in versatility, feeling comfortable playing swinging Bebop, Afro-Cuban jazz, Brazilian style, swinging/down-home blues, Balkan Middle Eastern ethnic style, plus displaying sensitivity in playing beautiful, romantic slower tempos. The personnel: Steve Heckman, reeds; Hector Lugo, Latin percussion/vocals; Buca Necak, bass; Jeff Minnieweather, drums and pianist/leader Larry Vuckovich. Featured blues vocalist/guitarist, Alvon Johnson adds to his repertoire a totally different musical side: singing great standards and ballads in a sophisticated, sensitive romantic manner. Don’t miss this special concert which will include a very diverse, exciting and attractive repertoire!
Venue: Gualala Outdoor Amphitheater 46501 Old State Highway, Gualala, CA 95445
Admission: $29 advance, $5 more day of
Time: 2:00 PM (two sets)
Tickets: EventBrite.com or call them at 1-800-838-3006.
Featuring: Alvon Johnson, vocals/ Larry Vuckovich, piano /Steve Heckman, reeds/Hector Lugo, Latin percussion, vocals/Buca Necak, bass /Jeff Minnieweather, drums
Saturday, August 6, 2022, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich's Dynamic Duo
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
July 28th, Thursday
Larry Vuckovich's All-Star Quintet featuring Alvon Johnson: Vocals/Blues guitar + Steve Heckman, reeds; Hector Lugo, Latin percussion, vocals; Buca Necak, bass; Akira Tana, drums. An evening of Hot Afro-Cuban Salsa, Swinging contemporary Bebop/Hard Bop, Great Blues, Romantic Boleros, plus a touch of Balkan/ Middle Eastern World Music @ Yoshi's Jack London Square
Pianist Larry Vuckovich – leader of this ensemble, is recognized as one of the most versatile pianists in all of jazz having performed with so many masters in the numerous, various genres of this art form which include traditional jazz, swinging bebop/contemporary jazz, Latin Afro-Cuban salsa/Brazilian, blues and world music. The list of the masters from these varied genres is quite impressive: Cab Calloway, Red Norvo, Don Byas, Dexter Gordon, Jon Hendricks, Philly Joe Jones, Charles McPherson, Bobby Hutcherson, Charlie Haden, Tom Harrell, Vince Guaraldi, Jose Mangual (recorded the Charlie Parker), Pete Escovedo, Helcio Milito, Eddie Cleanhead Vinson, Joe Williams, + more. With all of these exciting experiences, Larry Vuckovich will present a diverse musical evening of hot Afro-Cuban Salsa, swinging contemporary bebop/Hard Bop, great blues, romantic boleros, plus a touch of Balkan/ Middle Eastern world music.…… Featured vocalist Alvon Johnson is known as the King of the Blues in Russia – a soulful guitarist who also possesses a totally different stylistic side: singing beautiful standards and ballads, paying tribute to Johnny Hartman and Billy Eckstine – in the end retaining his own, personal sound.This evening's All-Star Bay Area Quintet is headed by the authentic, creative New York multi-reed saxophonist Steve Heckman. Steve demonstrates in his playing the great East Coast feel of John Coltrane and Sonny Rollins. The Puerto Rican conguero, bonguero Hector Lugo, is one of the top Latin percussionists on the scene today. Hector is also an accomplished Latin style vocalist, displaying a beautiful sound while singing boleros. Belgrade born bassist Buca Necak, delivers a natural swinging groove, supplying that important bottom, rhythm sound. The rhythm section is rounded out by one of the most versatile drummers, Akira Tana, always supplying great taste, creative fills and inspired rhythmic support.
Venue: Yoshi's Jack London Square 510 Embarcadero West, Jack London Square, Oakland, CA
Admission: $25 – $49
Time: 8 PM
Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/5799581/larry-vuckovich-oakland-yoshis
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano /Alvon Johnson, vocals /Steve Heckman, tenor sax/soprano /Hector Lugo, Latin percussion/Buca Necak, bass /Akira Tana, drums
July 23rd, Saturday
Larry Vuckovich's All-Star Quartet featuring Alvon Johnson: Vocals/Blues guitar + Steve Heckman, reeds; Buca Necak, bass; Ric Lotter, drums. An evening of authentic Blues, Swinging contemporary Bebop/Hard Bop, plus a touch of Balkan/ Middle Eastern World Music/Beautiful Standards – Ballads @ Jazz in Barn – Sonoma Jazz Society
The members of Larry Vuckovich’s All-Star Quartet share a history of performing, touring, recording with great musicians representing Who’s Who in jazz. New York tenor saxophonist/reed master Steve Heckman has been associated with such greats as Slam Stewart, Howard McGhee, Jimmy Cobb – just to name a few. He has a warm individual sound and strong connections with John Coltrane, Lester Young and Sonny Rollins. Belgrade born bassist Buca Necak includes a history of working with Clark Terry, Chet Baker and Freddie Cole. Buca’s trademark is laying down swinging bass lines – creating a strong down-home groove. Drummer Rick Lotter has an impressive history, both as an educator and performer. A most versatile drummer, Rick has performed with Dave Liebman, Joe Gilman and Bobby Shew. Pianist/leader Larry Vuckovich has a history working, touring and recording with such greats as Philly Joe Jones, Dexter Gordon, Jon Hendricks + many more. Before the featured artist Alvon Johnson comes on the stage, the All-Star Quartet will open with swinging selections that’ll also include contemporary jazz feel. Alvon Johnson, a magnificent blues guitarist/vocalist, is known as King of the Blues in Russia, having done numerous tours there, plus other places like Poland and France. Alvon’s versatility shows him off in a totally different side: singing special rare standards made famous by Billy Eckstine and Johnny Hartman. Don’t miss this exciting jazz concert!
Venue: Jazz in the Barn - Sonoma Valley Jazz Society 707-373-0700
Admission: Price - is $35 for members and $50 for non-members
Time: Doors open at 6 pm and concert at 7 pm. 2 Sets: 7pm & 8:30pm
Tickets: Jazz in Barn tickets — Shop — Sonoma Valley Jazz Society
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano /Alvon Johnson, vocals /Steve Heckman, tenor sax/soprano / Buca Necak, bass Rick Lotter, drums
Saturday, July 9, 2022, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich's Dynamic Duo
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, June 18, 2022, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, May 21, 2022, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich's Dynamic Duo
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, May 14, 2022, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich's Dynamic Duo
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, May 7, 2022, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich's Dynamic Duo
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, April 30, 2022, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich's Dynamic Duo
RESCHEDULED
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, April 23, 2022, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich's Dynamic Duo
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, April 9, 2022, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, April 2, 2022, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich's Dynamic Duo
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, March 19, 2022, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich's Dynamic Duo
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, March 12, 2022, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, March 5, 2022, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich's Dynamic Duo
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, February 19, 2022, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich's Dynamic Trio
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, February 12, 2022, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, February 5, 2022, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich's Dynamic Trio
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, January 22, 2022, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich's Dynamic Duo
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, January 15, 2022, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, January 8, 2022, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich's Dynamic Trio
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Past Concerts/Events of 2021
December 23rd, Thursday
Larry Vuckovich's All-Star Quintet featuring vocalist Jamie Davis: Bringing in the New Year Early in Swinging Style! Celebrating Larry's 85th Birthday Concert presents his Unique, Diverse Repertoire of Swinging Bebop/Contemporary Jazz/Afro-Cuban Latin/Balkan Middle Eastern Ethno Jazz/Swinging Blues & Funky Boogaloo Sounds/Romantic Boleros & More @ Yoshi's Jack London Square
Larry Vuckovich’s swinging ensemble returns to Yoshi’s after a two-year absence due to the pandemic. His previous year-end presentations at this venue have always drawn full houses, including sellouts. His concept and theme for these concerts has always been, Bringing In the New Year Early in Swingin’ Style, meaning exactly that. Especially since for the last number of years, New Year’s Eve concerts included basically rock and pop oriented music. The good thing is that there are still many dedicated jazz listeners who love hearing and enjoying true jazz – the sounds and the concept of what this music is all about. It’s the creation of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Lester Young, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Bud Powell, Bill Evans, Tito Puente, Cal Tjader, Vince Guaraldi + the great blues and gospel music of Joe Turner, BB King, Joe Williams, Eddie Cleanhead Vinson and more. All-Star Bay Area Quintet features Larry Vuckovich, piano/leader; Steve Heckman, tenor, soprano saxophones; Hector Lugo, Latin percussion/vocals; Buca Necak, bass; Jeff Minnieweather, drums, and in addition, vocalist Jamie Davis, formerly with the Count Basie Orchestra. With all of these wonderful, authentic cats, the music presentation is a perfect combination for an exciting, swinging, soulful diverse evening program of hard-driving bebop, contemporary fresh sounding jazz, Latin/Brazilian flavors, bluesy and boogaloo sounds.
Venue: https://yoshis.com/ Jack London Square 510 Embarcadero West, Jack London Square, Oakland, CA
Admission: $24 – $49 https://yoshis.com/events/buy-tickets/larry-vuckovich/detail
Time: 8 PM
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/larry-vuckovich-bay-area-all-stars-tickets-170511586746
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano /Jamie Davis, vocals /Steve Heckman, tenor sax/soprano /Hector Lugo, Latin percussion/Buca Necak, bass /Jeff Minnieweather, drums
Saturday, December 18, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, December 11, at 1 PM
Larry Vuckovich's Dynamic Trio
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, December 4, at 1 PM
Larry Vuckovich's 85th Birthday! Dynamic Duo with Kai Lions
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, November 27, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, November 13, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich Dynamic Trio
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, November 6, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, October 30, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich's Dynamic Trio
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, October 23, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, October 16, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich with Bassist Ken Okada
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, October 9, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, October 2, at 1 PM | Dynamic Latin Jazz Trio
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, September 25, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, September 18, at 1 PM | Joe Gilman and Larry Vuckovich
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, September 11, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, August 28, at 1 PM | Classic Jazz Piano/Guitar/Bass Trio
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, August 21, at 1 PM | Dynamic Trio: Japan/Balkan Connection
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, August 14, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, August 7, at 1 PM | Dynamic Trio
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, July 24, at 1 PM | Larry Vuckovich & World Music-Swinging Jazz Quartet
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, July 17, at 1 PM | Solo Piano
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, July 10, at 1 PM | Larry with Adam Shulman (piano)
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, June 26, at 1 PM | Solo Piano
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, June 19, at 1 PM | Larry with Charlie McCarthy (multi-reed master)
Streaming Live!
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
June 6th, Sunday Afternoon
Streaming Live from Piedmont Piano Company!
Double Treat: Internationally Acclaimed Vocalist Jamie Davis with the Larry Vuckovich Powerhouse Trio @ Piedmont Piano
A long-time vocalist with the Count Basie Orchestra, Grammy nominated Jamie Davis is featured today with the Larry Vuckovich Powerhouse Trio. On today’s jazz scene Jamie Davis stands out with his rich baritone vocal sound, singing authentic blues and beautiful standards, which include selections from the Johnny Hartman/John Coltrane famous album. Besides touring with the Basie Orchestra, Jamie has toured on his own throughout the world, knocking the audiences out with his elegant sound. Larry Vuckovich Powerhouse Trio, with Ron Belcher on bass and Jason Lewis on drums, will open the program with a few selections before Jamie comes on and then the trio will accompany him. Larry Vuckovich has performed with a who’s who in jazz, including such greats as Dexter Gordon, Bobby Hutcherson, Jon Hendricks, Tony Bennett, & more. Don’t miss this stimulating program of soulful, authentic jazz music, projecting true tradition, plus fresh elements of today’s contemporary jazz.
Venue: Watch the LIVE STREAM on Piedmont Piano or Facebook
Admission: Donations/tips accepted via paypal.me/larryvuckovich
Time: 5:00 PM
Featuring: Jamie Davis, vocals / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Ron Belcher, bass / Jason Lewis, drums
Saturday, May 22nd, at 1 PM | Duo with marimba player Tommy Kesecker
Streaming Live!
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, May 15th, at 1 PM | Solo Piano
Streaming Live
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, May 8th, at 1 PM | Duo with guitarist Jeff Massanari
Streaming Live
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, May 1st, at 1 PM | Solo Piano
Streaming Live
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Saturday, April 24th, at 1 PM | International Jazz Trio
Streaming Live
Note: if you're unable to watch live you will be able to watch the archived performance afterwards on my YouTube channel. Here is a link for donations through PayPal; in these difficult times, any donation, however big or small, is appreciated.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
March 14th, Sunday Afternoon
Streaming Live from Piedmont Piano Company!
El Vucko Latin Quartet Goes South of the Border: Best of Cuba , Central America, and Mexico @ Piedmont Piano
El Vucko – Larry Vuckovich’s Latin Quartet presents an in-depth program of Latin music, covering important historic locations such as Cuba, Central America and Mexico. Pianist Larry Vuckovich has had the fortune of being connected and having performed with some of the great Latin percussionists and musicians. They include: Jose Mangual, who recorded with Charlie Parker, Orestes Vilato, Frankie Malabe, Pete Escovedo, Big Black, John Santos, Benny Velarde, Vince Delgado, Hector Lugo and Louis Romero – to name a few. Larry Vuckovich was Vince Guaraldi's only student. Larry met Vince while he was performing with Cal Tjader, who had a phenomenal Latin quintet that featured Mongo Santamaria and Willie Bobo. Vince Guaraldi was an authentic Latin jazz pianist and Larry has learned from him. Larry is also indebted to Latin jazz pianist Manuel Duran, who was also in Cal Tjader's early quintet. Larry –El Vucko possesses a wide-ranging repertoire of classic Latin compositions. His quartet will present a number of them at Piedmont Piano on Sunday afternoon, March 15th. Don’t miss this special concert!
Venue: Watch the LIVE STREAM on YouTube or Facebook and Piedmont Piano
Admission: Donations/tips accepted via paypal.me/larryvuckovich
Time: 5:00 PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Kai Lyons, guitar /Buca Necak, bass / Javier Navarette, Latin percussion
February 14th, Sunday
Streaming Live from the Douglas Beach House
All-Star San Fran Quintet Sunday, February 14th Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society in Half Moon Bay: Swinging/Romantic Valentine's Day With a Touch of the Blues
Check out this wonderful personnel: Blues vocalist/guitarist Alvon Johnson, known as the King of the Blues in Russia, will be playing and singing some of his authentic blues material. At the same time he’ll be presenting his other side: Rich, attractive, baritone voice stylings of great romantic standards, sung in the manner of Johnny Hartman and Mr. B. The instrumental quartet includes the young, exciting 25-year-old guitarist, Kai Lyons, Larry Vuckovich on piano, and a veteran rhythm section of Jeff Chambers on bass and Jason Lewis on drums. I have attached the flyer. More info regarding signing up for this stream will be coming to you soon. However, you can mark your calendar for February 14th, Valentine’s Day.
Venue: The Douglas Beach House 311 Mirada Road Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Admission: streaming info links: https://bachddsoc.org/, https://bachddsoc.org/concerts-2/?page=selectevent&eid=49914&edid=0
Time: 4:30 PM
Tickets: (650) 726-4143
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano /Alvon Johnson, guitar, vocals, /Kai Lyons, guitar/ Jeff Chambers, bass /Jason Lewis, drums
Past Concerts/Events of 2020
December 6th, Sunday Afternoon
Streaming Live from Piedmont Piano Company!
Larry Vuckovich 84th Streaming Birthday Celebration, Sunday Afternoon, December 6th, 5 PM - Swinging Jazz Piano/Guitar/Bass Trio: A Wide Ranging Program @ Piedmont Piano
Larry Vuckovich returns to Piedmont Piano for his yearly birthday celebration. This will be his 84th landmark birthday concert. He presents an exciting historic jazz trio format. Before the modern jazz piano trios of piano/bass/drums such as Bud Powell, Hank Jones trio formats, the original jazz piano trio included the combination piano/guitar/bass. Nat King Cole popularized this format. Art Tatum also at times played in this combination, as well as Oscar Peterson, Ahmad Jamal and Vince Guaraldi. In addition to honoring Nat King Cole and other mentioned early masters , Larry Vuckovich Trio will perform contemporary jazz pieces, plus Latin/Brazilian, World Music, and some funky blues/Boogaloo selections. Larry's trio includes the outstanding Bay Area veteran Doug Miller on bass, and the young, highly talented guitarist, Kai Lyons. Don’t miss this special concert!
Venue: Watch the LIVE STREAM on YouTube or Facebook and Piedmont Piano
Admission: Donations/tips accepted via paypal.me/larryvuckovich
Time: 5:00 PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Kai Lyons, guitar /Doug Miller, bass
Sunday, October 11th, Sunday Afternoon
Streaming Live from Piedmont Piano Company!
Classic Jazz Piano/Guitar/Bass Trio format: Hits from Nat King Cole, Oscar Peterson, Vince Guaraldi, Ahmad Jamaal , Jim Hall and Wynton Kelly trios @ Piedmont Piano
Larry Vuckovich presents an exciting jazz historic trio format. Before the modern jazz piano trios of piano/bass/drums such as Bud Powell, Oscar Peterson and Hank Jones trio formats, the original jazz piano trio included the combination piano/guitar/bass. Nat King Cole popularized this format. Art Tatum also at times played in this combination. Vince Guaraldi's first recordings were also in this format. One of Jim Hall's favorite recordings was done with Carl Perkins on piano and Red Mitchell on bass. Ahmad Jamal had a very successful trio combination with the guitar, and a hard swinging pianist Wynton Kelly recorded in this combination with Kenny Burrell. Larry Vuckovich is excited to bring this swinging jazz trio concept to Piedmont Piano featuring the outstanding Bay Area veteran Jeff Chambers on bass, and the young, new discovery on the guitar, Kai Lyons. Don't miss this special concert!
Venue: Watch the LIVE STREAM on YouTube.com or Facebook STREAMING LIVE from Piedmont Piano Company
Admission: Donations/tips accepted via paypal.me/larryvuckovich
Time: 5:00 PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Kai Lyons, guitar / Jeff Chambers, bass
Sunday, August 16th – Sunday Afternoon
Larry Vuckovich & Kai Lyons: Music of Bill Evans & Jim Hall and More! Sunday Afternoon, August 16th @ Piedmont Piano Company Showroom
Pianist Larry Vuckovich and the talented young 25-year-old guitarist Kai Lyons will pay homage to the jazz great Bill Evans and Jim Hall. Their memorable duets made a mark on jazz history, using spontaneous and creative interplay. In addition, they will perform contemporary swinging high energy jazz, Brazilian/Latin - Cuban, Bud Powell - Charlie Parker, Flamenco jazz, Louis Armstrong - New Orleans jazz, Bluesy funky Boogaloo sounds, a bit of Vince Guaraldi, plus Balkan Gypsy Roma sounds and plus something from the Great Women of Song! An exciting musical journey! Both Larry and Kai will be featured in solo selections. Kai Lyons has developed a strong individual concept of performing in a solo guitar format. Don't miss this exciting presentation!
Venue: Watch the LIVE STREAM on YouTube.com or Facebook STREAMING LIVE from Piedmont Piano Company
Admission: Donations/tips accepted via paypal.me/larryvuckovich
Time: 5:00 PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Kai Lyons, guitar
Saturday, June 13th, 1PM (Pacific Time)
Larry Vuckovich : A Solo Piano Journey streaming presentations this Saturdays at 1 PM, Pacific time. Continuing with another program of totally different material sharing fresh, interesting, meaningful stories on these performances with many greats. Larry Vuckovich performs an interesting mix of swinging bebop, originals, rare ballads, Latin/Brazilian, world music with a Balkan touch, bluesy/funky material and more. Here is a link https://youtu.be/q10xZo9swPA . This Saturday he'll feature some Thelonious Monk music and reveal some interesting stories on Monk, including a couple of obscure, previously unknown, revealing facts.
Here is the PayPal link for donations https://www.paypal.me/larryvuckovich . As we know, these are difficult times financially and any donation, big or small, is appreciated. It could be something only that is comfortable within one's situation. … Otherwise, jazz listeners can just enjoy the music and share in the spirit that Larry is offering through his performances during these tense times……I hope you will join him today 6/13, for his Solo Piano Journey at 1 PM Pacific time.
Venue: Streaming Event - Link
Admission: Donations welcome: Link
Time: 1:00 PM Pacific Time
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano + stories
May 30th, Saturday Afternoon
Larry Vuckovich, Solo Piano: Live Streaming Saturday, May 30th, at 1 PM
On May 30th, Saturday afternoon at 1 PM, I'll be doing my first streaming broadcast from my home. We are preparing the best possible video and sound at this time. Here is a link to get more info and also to subscribe.
A flyer with more info is below. Please tell your friends.
Larry Vuckovich has been fortunate to have played, toured, recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists including Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bobby Hutcherson, Bobby McFerrin & more. His 1980 LP release Blue Balkan ,featuring Bobby Hutcherson, has established him as a pioneer in the US, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz. Last year he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia at the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. This information is available on the homepage of his website www.larryvuckovich.com. … He has performed in New York at the top venues, including Village Vanguard with Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Curtis Fuller; also at Bradley's with Red Mitchell and at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with my own quartet.… His wide-ranging solo piano concert repertoire includes Swinging Bebop, Contemporary Jazz, Rare Standards, Balkan Ethnic, Latin/Brazilian, Flamenco jazz, Blues/Boogaloo & more.
Venue: Live from Larry’s Home
Admission: Donation will be appreciated
Time: 1PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
May 30th, Saturday afternoon Postponed for a later date
Larry Vuckovich in Solo Concert @ Maybeck Hall, Berkeley
Larry Vuckovich returns to Maybeck once again and will do a program of more surprises- selections that are seldom heard, including the ones he hasn't played in a while. As always, it'll be a diverse/wide ranging program of rare standards, classic jazz, bebop, Latin/Brazilian, world music including Balkan Ethnic selections, funky/boogaloo, jazz tango, etc. He came to San Francisco in 1951 as a teenager from Montenegro – former Yugoslavia. He was fortunate to experience the heyday of jazz of which the '50s decade had some of the richest and most diverse developments happening. He heard such great big bands as Harry James, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Woody Herman as well as small groups as Miles Davis, MJQ, Bill Evans, Red Garland, Sonny Rollins, just to name a few. He brings to the solo piano format all the impressions he absorbed from that period and more which developed later throughout his performances with the masters Mel Torme, Jon Hendricks, Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Bobby Hutcherson, Charlie Haden, Charles McPherson, Tom Harrell & more. He was fortunate to study classical piano at SF State with the noted Russian classical master pianist Vladimir Brenner. Larry Vuckovich is recognized for his piano touch where he incorporates some European classical themes fused with jazz. Larry is also recognized as a pioneer in the U.S. for combining the Balkan Folk influences with Jazz which is found on his landmark recording "Blue Balkan" featuring Bobby Hutcherson. We hope you will join us for a unique solo piano presentation.
Venue: Maybeck Studio 1537 Euclid Ave., Berkeley, CA 94708
Admission: $25 general, $15 students. Online reservations required: Reserve Tickets
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Information: info@maybeckstudio.org
Tickets: Eventbrite
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, solo piano
May 24th, Sunday Afternoon Postponed for a later date
Vocal Accompaniment Workshop – Of all the jazz pianists remaining on the scene today, Larry Vuckovich has performed with the Widest Ranging, Different Styled Group of Vocalists in History: Jon Hendricks, Cab Calloway, Tony Bennett, Joe Williams, Bobby McFerrin, Leon Thomas, Annie Ross, Rosemary Clooney, Mel Torme, Cleanhead Vinson & more. Different styles include jazz, blues – funky Boogaloo – gospel, ballads, Latin, Brazilian & World Music @ California Jazz Conservatory – The JAZZSCHOOL
This large group of great jazz singers, who cover all the different styles and expressions in jazz, gave Mr. Vuckovich invaluable experience in learning to be at home in whatever style they sang. These wide-ranging forms and styles of jazz singing include bebop, swing era, vocalese, ballad style, blues/gospel, Latin and Brazilian jazz, and even experimental avant-garde singing. Many of the great names that Larry accompanied include Eddie Jefferson, Anita O’Day, David Allyn, Helen Humes, Ernestine Anderson, Big Mama Thornton, Big Miller, Jimmy Witherspoon, Maria Volonte (Argentina), Celia Malheiros (Brazil) and more. In today’s workshop. Mr. Vuckovich will demonstrate different aspects of accompanying various styles of jazz, including different tempos and moods, by using varying harmonic voicings and colors pertaining to particular compositions. Different areas and styles of jazz require specific harmonies and special rhythms to define that period of jazz. Attention will be given to the usage allowing space, not crowding the vocalist. Another particular accompanying area that Larry specializes in is rubato – free style accompanying. The pianist and vocalist can create sympathetic, spontaneous interplay, resulting in developing a creative result, which brings the music to a high artistic level. The Gypsy – Roma musicians are the masters of rubato playing. Originating from the Balkans, Larry has absorbed this unique concept.
In today’s workshop pianists can learn how to play for blues and gospel singers, how to accompany bebop/swing vocalists, and also how to use the correct rhythms/comping for Latin and jazz accompanying. There will be examples seen and heard, including videos of some of the great singers accompanied by renown pianists as Hank Jones, Tommy Flanagan, Lou Levy, and lesser known great accompanists, such as Don Abney and Jimmy Jones. Special note: besides musicians, who learn from this workshop, the music heard and demonstrated today, can be also enjoyed by the jazz lovers, who are not musicians. They will leave this workshop uplifted, having heard and learned some exceptional music, something totally fresh. Besides vocal accompanying, Larry will also demonstrate how to comp for instrumentalists.
Venue: California Jazz Conservatory 2040 Addison St., Berkeley, CA
Admission: Advance $35 - Day of Workshop $45
Time: 12:00 PM (Noon) – 3:00 PM
Information: (510) 845-5373
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
May 20th, Wednesday Postponed for a later date
Year 2020 marks the 40th Anniversary of Larry Vuckovich’s Landmark LP 1980 recording of Blue Balkan, featuring Bobby Hutcherson & Eric Golub . The Blue Balkan Ensemble, now renamed Crosswinds: Global Jazz Journey comes to Yoshi’s on Wednesday, May 20th Celebrating this Pioneering Release, 8 PM @ Yoshi's Jack London Square
Original LP Release received ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ½ Stars in Down Beat; "Most convincing, most integrated combinations ever of ethnic music and straight ahead Jazz." Cadence magazine ; 2002 re-release in CD format with new music was praised as " being ahead of its time " prefiguring the releases of John Zorn and Dave Douglas. Additionally, esteemed New York critic, Gary Giddins chose this CD for his top list of 2002 in Village Voice.
Larry Vuckovich is recognized as a pioneer, being the first in America to fuse Balkan ethnic with American jazz in 1980. The frontline instrumentation of marimba and violin, creates a unique, original sound. Bobby Hutcherson's playing on the Blue Balkan LP is considered as some of his best playing in the 1980s decade. Master violinist Eric Golub is still around, performing in top form. The current, renamed crosswinds: global jazz journey ensemble includes the master Middle Eastern percussionist Vince Delgado on dumbek/Egyptian tambourine/bongos and his wife, Coralie Russo on oud. Veterans Jeff Chambers on bass and Akira Tana on drums will round out the rhythm section. Going beyond Balkan and Middle Eastern material, this new ensemble presents swinging contemporary jazz – Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Randy Weston & more. Also, the ensemble plays Afro-Cuban Latin, Brazilian, tango jazz, funky Boogaloo rhythms, boleros & more. This is a concert not to be missed!
Venue: Yoshi's Jack London Square 510 Embarcadero West, Jack London Square, Oakland, CA
Admission: $23 – $49 (meet and greet the artists)
Time: 8 PM
Tickets: Info coming soon
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano /Eric Golub, violin/Tommy Kesecker, marimba/Coralie Russo, oud/Vince Delgado, dumbek, Egyptian tambourine, bongos/ Jeff Chambers, bass / Akira Tana, drums
May 16th, Saturday Postponed for a later date
Classic Jazz Piano/Guitar/Bass Trio format: Hits from Nat King Cole, Oscar Peterson, Vince Guaraldi, Ahmad Jamaal , Jim Hall and Wynton Kelly trios @ JB Piano, San Rafael
Larry Vuckovich presents an exciting jazz historic trio format. Before the modern jazz piano trios of piano/bass/drums such as Bud Powell, Oscar Peterson and Hank Jones trio formats, the original jazz piano trio included the combination piano/guitar/bass. Nat King Cole popularized this format. Art Tatum also at times played in this combination. Vince Guaraldi's first recordings were also in this format. One of Jim Hall's favorite recordings was done with Carl Perkins on piano and Red Mitchell on bass. Ahmad Jamal had a very successful trio combination with the guitar, and a hard swinging pianist Wynton Kelly recorded in this combination with Kenny Burrell. Larry Vuckovich is excited to bring this swinging jazz trio concept for the first time to the JB piano company in San Rafael featuring the outstanding veteran Doug Miller on bass, and the young, new discovery on the guitar, Kai Lyons. Doug Miller, at an early age of 20, performed with the Count Basie orchestra, including the Count himself on piano, and Freddie Green on guitar. Young guitarist Kai Lyons has been impressing everyone that hears him, and is making a strong mark on the Bay Area jazz scene. Wines and cheeses will be served. Don't miss this special concert!
Venue: JB Piano Company 540 Irwin St, San Rafael, CA 94901
Admission: Tickets: $25
Time: 7:30PM (doors open at 6:30 PM) 415.456 – 9280
Tickets: brownpapertickets (information coming up soon.)
Featuring: Kai Lyons, guitar / Larry Vuckovich, piano /Doug Miller, bass
May 9th, Saturday Postponed for a later date
Internationally Acclaimed Jazz/Multilingual Vocalist, Jackie Ryan, with Larry Vuckovich – Art of the Duo @ Piedmont Piano/Saturday afternoon
Jackie Ryan, called by Jazz Times "One of the outstanding vocalists of her generation, and possibly of all time." She will be singing her amazingly diverse program of swinging standards, Latin/Brazilian classics including beautiful boleros, sambas plus blues, soulful selections, and her beautiful romantic ballads. This duet combination with pianist Larry Vuckovich, showcases close musical chemistry. They have been performing since the 90s and have developed a powerful presentation. Don't miss this special program at Piedmont Piano where they always attract a large audience. Refreshments including various wines and cheeses are available. We suggest you Reserve Your Seat before this sells out.
Venue: Piedmont Piano New Oakland store 18th and San Pablo, Oakland, CA
Admission: $25 Donation
Time: 8:00 PM Saturday afternoon
Information: (510) 547-8188
Tickets: Ticket Taylor (link coming up soon.)
Featuring: Jackie Ryan, vocals / Larry Vuckovich, piano
March 29th, Sunday Afternoon Rescheduled for a future date
Larry Vuckovich in Solo Concert: Great Composers/ Beautiful Spring – Summer Standards + More, 3 PM – 5 PM @ A Lovely Home, Alameda
Larry Vuckovich returns to this attractive home in Alameda once again and will do a program of surprises- selections that are seldom heard, including the ones he hasn't played in a while, plus some beautiful spring – summer standards. Larry will be playing a magnificent Mason Hamlin 9 ft concert grand. As always, it'll be a diverse/wide ranging program of rare standards, classic jazz, bebop, Latin/Brazilian, world music including Balkan Ethnic selections, funky/boogaloo, jazz tango, etc. He came to San Francisco in 1951 as a teenager from Montenegro – former Yugoslavia. He was fortunate to experience the heyday of jazz of which the '50s decade had some of the richest and most diverse developments happening. He heard such great big bands as Harry James, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Woody Herman as well as small groups as Miles Davis, MJQ, Bill Evans, Red Garland, Sonny Rollins, just to name a few. He brings to the solo piano format all the impressions he absorbed from that period and more which developed later throughout his performances with the masters Mel Torme, Jon Hendricks, Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Bobby Hutcherson, Charlie Haden, Charles McPherson, Tom Harrell & more. He was fortunate to study classical piano at SF State with the noted Russian classical master pianist Vladimir Brenner. Larry Vuckovich is recognized for his piano touch where he incorporates some European classical themes fused with jazz. Larry is also recognized as a pioneer in the U.S. for combining the Balkan Folk influences with Jazz which is found on his landmark recording "Blue Balkan" featuring Bobby Hutcherson. We hope you will join us for a unique solo piano presentation. Complimentary refreshments will be served including cheeses, fine wines, organic sausages, dolmas, dark chocolate.
Venue: A Lovely Home in Alameda
Admission: $25
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Information: for tickets email - konailona@gmail.com
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, solo piano
March 21st, Saturday Afternoon Jazz in Calistoga Rescheduled for a future date
Calistoga Jazz: Alvon Johnson – Masterful, Swinging Blues Guitarist/Vocalist - Extra Feature: Romantic Ballads with Larry Vuckovich Powerhouse Trio, Saturday afternoon, March 21, 4 p.m. @ Tucker Farm Center, Calistoga, CA
Renowned, soulful master blues vocalist , guitarist Alvon Johnson, makes his first appearance at the Tucker Farm Center in Calistoga. Alvon tours internationally, having successful concerts all over the world. Besides exciting blues guitar playing, his vocals of authentic blues are unmatched. So is his singing of great Johnny Hartman style ballads. With his beautiful rich, deep baritone voice, his ballad interpretations project a warm, romantic sound not often heard today. Don’t miss this! Various wines/cheeses available for purchase.
Venue: Tucker Farm Center 1201 Tucker Road Calistoga, CA 94515
Admission: Tickets: $25
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Tickets: Brown Paper Tickets 707.774-1672
Featuring: Alvon Johnson, guitar, vocals / Larry Vuckovich, piano /Jeff Chambers, bass /Akira Tana, drums
March 1st, Sunday Afternoon
International Jazz Trio – International Art of Jazz featuring Akira Tana, drums (USA/Japan); Noriyuki Ken Okada, bass (Japan/Brazil); Larry Vuckovich, piano (Yugoslavia/Montenegro) @ Wunderman House in Mountain View, Sunday afternoon 3 PM
Today's theme is International Art of Jazz – International Jazz Trio. The language of jazz is universal. Musicians from faraway places, who are tuned into the jazz language, interpret and play the music just as authentically as the ones who live in the US. This will be the case this afternoon, March 1st. I came from the state of Montenegro, (in the former Yugoslavia) Drummer Akira Tana was born in the US, but has performed throughout the world and in Japan regularly. Japanese bassist Noriyuki Ken Okada, Akira's partner, was born in New York to Japanese parents, and also lived in São Paulo, Brazil as well as in Japan. This will be an interesting jazz concert that will mainly include authentic American swinging, groovy, jazz, but also present diverse world music materials in a comfortable residential home which is an excellent acoustical concert venue. Refreshments, including various wines and cheeses are available. You don’t want to miss this unique, special concert!
Venue: Wunderman House 655 Eunice Avenue Mountain View, CA 94040
Admission: $25 donation suggested
Time: 3PM-5PM
Tickets/Information: Ilona Obrien- konailona@gmail.com
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano /Ken Okada, bass / Akira Tana, drums
February 22nd, Saturday
Global Harmony and Fred Adler Presents Jazz in the Foyer – Jamie Davis : Great Bluesy Baritone Vocalist Accompanied by Larry Vuckovich & Doug Miller @ Gualala Arts Center
Vocalist Jamie Davis was recently nominated for a Grammy along with the Count Basie orchestra for the recording of " All About That Basie ". He has a rich baritone voice equally suited for romantic ballads, swinging blues, jazz classics, special standards & more. Jamie will sing some swinging standards, blues, plus some beautiful romantic ballads from the Johnny Hartman/John Coltrane recording,. Pianist Larry Vuckovich has accompanying numerous jazz great vocalists such as Joe Williams, Tony Bennett, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Irene Kral, Anita O'Day, Helen Humes, and many more. Bassist Doug Miller, at an early age of 20 had the honor to perform with the Count Basie orchestra – the Count himself on piano, and Freddie Green on guitar. That was a major accomplishment. Since then, Doug has performed with many famous names in jazz. Don't miss this special performance in the beautiful Mendocino coast area!
Venue: Gualala Arts Center 46501 Old State Highway, Gualala, CA 95445
Admission: $29 advance, $5 more day of
Time: 6:30 PM
Tickets: BrownPaperTickets.com or call them at 1-800-838-3006.
Featuring: Jamie Davis, vocals/ Larry Vuckovich, piano /Doug Miller, bass
February 16th, Sunday Afternoon
Top Level Vocal Artistry: Charity Goodin Sanen with Larry Vuckovich and Doug Miller, Sunday February 16th, 4 PM @ Piedmont Piano/Sunday Afternoon
Vocalist Charity Goodin Sanen is creating exciting jazz waves on the Bay Area music scene with her magnificent voice. When she sang in the summer with Larry Vuckovich at Yoshi’s, the management at this noted venue immediately upon hearing her for the first time, requested that she comes back with a booking. Charity is one of the most dynamic vocalists to have appeared on the Bay Area scene in years. Her vocal resonance is very appealing, projecting a warm, clear, soulful sound. Her repertoire includes originals, special standards, blues, Latin/Brazilian and exciting improvisations including the music of Horace Silver, Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter & more. Larry Vuckovich and Charity have a close musical rapport and will present a wide ranging repertoire which includes swinging bebop, jazz classics, funky Boogaloo sounds and more. Bassist Doug Miller, has the distinction of performing with the Count Basie orchestra at an early age of 20. He is one of the most authentic and swinging bassists on the scene today. You’re in for an exciting experience!
Venue: Piedmont Piano New Oakland Store 18th and San Pablo, Oakland, CA
Admission: $25
Time: 4:00 PM Sunday Afternoon
Information: (510) 547-8188
Tickets: TicketTailor
Featuring: Charity Goodin Sanen, vocals / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Doug Miller, bass
February 14th, Friday
Blockbuster Valentine’s Romantic/Swinging Presentation: Featuring Two Exceptional Vocalists – Jamie Davis & Charity Goodin-Sanen with the Larry Vuckovich All-Star Quartet, February 14th, Friday, 7pm @ Oakmont Berger Center, Santa Rosa – Count Basie alumni vocalist Jamie Davis and Charity Goodin Sanen are two of Bay Area's Top Line Vocalists An alumni of the Count Basie orchestra, Grammy nominee Jamie Davis, performs for the first time at the Oakmont's Berger Center. Besides authentic down-home/swinging blues, Jamie specializes in romantic ballads doing the repertoire of Johnny Hartman/John Coltrane songbook. Exceptional vocalist Charity Goodin - Sanen has sung with the Santa Rosa Symphony and has a wide ranging repertoire including the Great American Songbook, plus the famous international songs. She sings in foreign languages, and also has a strong feeling for jazz and improvisation. She will present some beautiful romantic songs, as well as the Latin/Brazilian and swinging selections. Superb tenor saxophonist Steve Heckman, will do the role of John Coltrane, complimenting Jamie Davis with some beautiful, melodic backgrounds. Pianist Larry Vuckovich, having played throughout the years with so many jazz greats, which includes accompanying such vocalists as Tony Bennett, Mel Torme, Jon Hendricks, Anita O'Day, has gained a special ability for accompanying singers. His Powerhouse Trio with the master bassist Jeff Chambers, and the seasoned tasteful drummer, Jason Lewis will be the backing trio for the day. This will be a night, not to be missed! Please contact your friends since this type of music doesn't occur in this area very often.
Venue: Berger Center 6575 Oakmont Drive, Santa Rosa, CA
Admission: $30 at the door
Time: 7:00 PM
Information/tickets: call 707-537-7720
Featuring: Jamie Davis, vocals/Charity Goodin-Sanen, vocals/Larry Vuckovich, piano/Steve Heckman, tenor saxophone/Jeff Chambers, bass/Jason Lewis, drums
February 8th, Saturday
First Annual BDDS Fundraiser (Douglas Beach House) with Larry Vuckovich All-Stars: Blockbuster Lineup of Bay Area/International Greats: Jamie Davis, Jackie Ryan, Noel Jewkes, Rob Roth, Kai Lyons, Jeff Chambers, Doug Miller, Akira Tana, Jason Lewis and Larry Vuckovich & Douglas Beach house, Half Moon Bay
An exciting evening honoring the founder, Pete Douglas, one of the all-time finest jazz presenters. The evening starts off with appetizers, wine tasting of award-winning wines, three-course dinner, followed by dessert.
Pete Douglas created this amazing venue over 50 years ago, featuring some of the greatest names in jazz including Dexter Gordon, Stan Getz, Carmen McRae, Bill Evans, Vince Guaraldi, Count Basie orchestra, and many others. This evening's fundraiser will open with a concert. The first set will be a concert, and after intermission some tables will be cleared for dancing. I'm happy to say that Pete and I had a close musical relationship going back to 1970. Whenever I came up with a creative idea, Pete being musically respectful and knowledgeable, always accepted it and those performances were very successful. At the Bach bandstand wall, Pete is displaying a stained-glass artwork featuring the images of Lester Young and Charlie Parker. For five years in a row. Pete accepted my idea of paying tribute to the great Pres, where every August at the end of month, during Lester Young's birthday, we played the music of Lester Young, Count Basie and Charlie Parker. Birthdays of those 3 greats are at the end of each August. This benefit performance concert opens honoring Pete and start off with the music of Lester Young. The first set will feature and highlight all the Bay Area greats listed above in various combinations. The second set, presents swinging music, which will be all jazz suited for dancing.
Venue: The Douglas Beach House 311 Mirada Road Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Admission: $350: Including Three-Course Dinner starting off with great Appetizers, Wine tasting, and jazz concert
Time: 5:30 PM
Tickets: (650) 726-4143
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano /Jamie Davis, vocals/Jackie Ryan, vocals/Noel Jewkes, tenor/ Rob Roth, tenor /Kai Lyons, guitar/ Jeff Chambers, bass /Doug Miller, bass/Akira Tana, drums/Jason Lewis, drums
January 19th, Sunday Afternoon
Internationally Acclaimed Jazz/Multilingual Vocalist- Jackie Ryan, with Larry Vuckovich & Jeff Chambers @ Wunderman House in Mountain View
Jackie Ryan’s first appearance at the Wunderman House in March of 2019 was sold out. She is called by Jazz Times "One of the outstanding vocalists of her generation, and possibly of all time." This is her return performance to the Wunderman House in Mountain View. As always, she will be singing her amazingly diverse program of swinging standards, Latin/Brazilian classics including beautiful boleros, sambas plus blues, soulful selections, and her beautiful romantic ballads. This trio combination with pianist Larry Vuckovich and bassist Jeff Chambers, showcases close musical chemistry. They have been performing since the 90s and have developed a powerful presentation. Don't miss this special program in this unique, former speakeasy, which now is a comfortable residential home with an excellent acoustical concert venue. Refreshments including various wines and cheeses are available.
Venue: Wunderman House 655 Eunice Avenue Mountain View, CA 94040
Admission: $25 donation suggested
Time: 3PM-5PM
Tickets/Information: Ilona Obrien- konailona@gmail.com
Featuring: Jackie Ryan, vocals / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass
Past Concerts/Events of 2019
December 28th, Saturday [SOLD OUT]
YEAR END PARTY! – SWINGING IN THE NEW YEAR- Jackie Ryan, Larry Vuckovich & Jeff Chambers @ JB Piano Company in San Rafael
It’s an intimate trio format displaying close musical chemistry between the wonderful voice of internationally acclaimed JACKIE RYAN and seasoned, creative accompaniment by LARRY VUCKOVICH and veteran bassist JEFF CHAMBERS. Ms. Ryan has been called one of the “outstanding jazz vocalists of her generation and, quite possibly of all time.” Andrew Gilbert, a jazz critic for DownBeat Magazine, described her as: “Extravagantly gifted! Astonishing range both emotionally and stylistically. A true jazz original.” (Christopher Louden of JazzTimes). Larry has recently received a Lifetime Achievement Award for being the only jazz musician from the former Yugoslavia, residing and performed with numerous greats in the US for over 60 years. The rapport between this trio covers various areas of jazz styles and various tempos. The music has richness and depth, featuring jazz classics, rare standards, South American boleros, Brazilian, blues and more. Wines and cheeses refreshments will be served Don’t miss this!
Venue: JB Piano Company 540 Irwin St, San Rafael, CA 94901
Admission: $30 donation suggested
Time: doors open at 6:30 PM-program starts at 7:30pm
Information: (510) 845-5373
Tickets: Brown Paper Tickets
Featuring: Jackie Ryan, vocals / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass
December 26th, Thursday
Larry Vuckovich's All-Star Sextet: Bringing in the New Year Early in a Swinging Style! Celebrating Larry's Lifetime Achievement Award – Larry's 83rd Birthday Concert presents his Unique, Diverse Repertoire of Swinging Bebop/Contemporary Jazz/Afro-Cuban Latin/Balkan Middle Eastern Ethno Jazz/Swinging Blues & Funky Boogaloo Sounds/Romantic Boleros & More @ Yoshi's Jack London Square
This 83rd year has been a very rewarding one for Larry Vuckovich in which he received his Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia, this time being from Serbia. Last August, Larry performed at the Nišville Jazz Festival, where he also received the award. He has steadily performed with some of the best musicians from the Bay Area, the US and Europe. This year end concert is an exciting one featuring the blues master vocalist Alvon Johnson, who also specializes in the Johnny Hartman style of romantic ballads. The instrumental quintet as a powerful lineup of the frontline, which includes Andrew Speight on bebop alto; magnificent great young, talented guitarist, Kai Lyons; the veteran rhythm section of Jeff Chambers on bass and Akira Tana, is one of the best anywhere. Larry Vuckovich has been praised as a unique, Beyond Category pianist, having a repertoire that stands out from the rest. New York critic, Gary Giddins states: " He has a book of piano gems that will keep you guessing ". Don't miss this year ending swinging jazz that will keep you going into the New Year.
Venue: Yoshi's Jack London Square 510 Embarcadero West, Jack London Square, Oakland, CA
Admission: $21
Time: 8 PM
Tickets: Ticketfly
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Alvon Johnson, vocals /Andrew Speight, alto sax / Kai Lyons, guitar / Jeff Chambers, bass / Akira Tana, drums
December 21st, Saturday
Camille LeBlanc Presents the Larry Vuckovich Powerhouse Trio with Jeff Chambers, Jason Lewis – A Lovely Home @ Inverness Ridge
Pianist Larry Vuckovich over the years has had some strong trio combinations. This current trio with Jeff Chambers and Jason Lewis, is one of the most cohesive and hard swinging combinations he has ever had in the Bay Area. Jeff and Jason project special chemistry and cohesiveness while projecting a strong, natural groove, swinging as they say "at the drop of a hat ". The program will include Larry Vuckovich’s Beyond Category repertoire – taking the audience on a musical journey of contemporary jazz, bebop, Balkan World Music Ehno, Latin/Brazilian, Tango Jazz, down home and funky Boogaloo blues & more. A superb Hamburg Steinway concert grand piano will be played. Don't miss this special concert, which in addition offers delicious complimentary snacks and wines!
Venue: private home – Inverness Ridge, CA. 94937 (address given upon the tickets purchase)
Admission: $35 advance
Time: 4:00 PM
Tickets: Brown Paper Tickets
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano /Jeff Chambers, bass/ Jason Lewis, drums
December 14th, Saturday
Point Richmond Jazz Series: Jackie Ryan & Larry Vuckovich, with Special Guest – Internationally Acclaimed Violinist Kit Eakle @ Point Richmond Methodist Church
Jackie Ryan and Larry Vuckovich display a close musical/creative rapport, going back over 20 years. Their repertoire is most diverse featuring jazz classics, rare standards, South American boleros, Brazilian, blues and more. Piano and voice duets are similar in concept to violin and piano presentations. This is a intimate powerful format where the strength of the music comes through without the need of a rhythm section. It’s a close musical chemistry between the wonderful voice of Jackie and seasoned, creative accompaniment by Larry, who has accompanied such vocalists as Jon Hendricks, Mel Tormé, Irene Kral, Joe Williams, Tony Bennett, Anita O’Day and Bobby McFerrin. Joined by the internationally acclaimed violinist Kit Eakle who has recently toured in similarly intimate duo format with master guitarist Howard Alden, and looks forward to adding his own voice in support of Jackie and Larry’s musical conversation.
Venue: Port Richmond United Methodist Church 201 Martina St. Richmond, CA 94801
Admission: $20.00 in advance, $25.00 at the door
Time: 7:30 PM
Information: refreshments will be available at intermission and after the performance
Tickets: https://prjazzjaclar.bpt.me/
Featuring: Jackie Ryan, vocals/ Larry Vuckovich, piano /special guest Kit Eakle, violin
December 8th, Sunday afternoon
Larry Vuckovich's 83rd Birthday: Solo Piano, Duet Intimacy & Improvisational Dialogue 4 pm @ Piedmont Piano/Sunday afternoon
This 83rd year has been a very rewarding one for jazz pianist Larry Vuckovich. Besides receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia, including a performance and the reception of the award at the Nišville Jazz Festival, Larry continued to perform with some of the greatest musicians from the Bay Area, US and Europe. There have been a number of memorable concerts featuring the great instrumentalists and vocalists.
Jeff Chambers, one of the most versatile and acclaimed bassists on the international scene, joins Larry Vuckovich in an duo format. Larry will open with some solo piano selections, after which he will bring Jeff to the stage.
Larry and Jeff have an association, going back to almost 30 years of performing together. They have a close musical rapport where their chemistry/interplay has developed to a high level of swinging, sophisticated jazz dialogue. They will be performing a variety of styles, from swinging bebop, contemporary jazz, Brazilian/Latin, bluesy Boogaloo funky material, Balkan and in other world music & more. After a couple of solo piano selections or so, Larry will bring Jeff on stage for some creative and swinging jazz. As always, we will bring special treats: assorted cheeses, hummus, olives, and wines, to express thanks to our jazz listeners. The unique products by the creative Chef Miyoko – her special vegan cheeses/butter will be available. We hope you will join us for this special event. Piedmont Piano always has a world class nine foot concert grand on stage- either a Fazioli, or a Yamaha.
Venue: Piedmont Piano New Oakland store 18th and San Pablo, Oakland, CA
Admission: $25 Donation
Time: 4:00 PM Sunday afternoon
Information: (510) 547-8188
Tickets: TicketTailor
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass
December 2nd, Monday Afternoon
Larry Vuckovich 83rd Birthday Concerts Interview on KCSM, 91.1 FM with Chris Cortez @ 1 PM
Larry and Chris Cortez will quickly cover some latest news regarding Larry's 83rd rewarding Birthday Year: Lifetime Achievement Award, Voice of America TV interview, but mainly - Exciting December Concerts: which is the most important thing – Bringing music to the people and Carrying on, Continuing the Legacy of Jazz.
November 30th, Saturday
Magnificent, New, Fresh Voice on the Scene: Charity Goodin Sanen in a Duet Setting with Larry Vuckovich @ JB Piano Company in San Rafael
Vocalist Charity Goodin Sanen is creating exciting jazz waves on the Bay Area music scene with her magnificent voice. When she sang recently in the summer with Larry Vuckovich at Yoshi’s, the management at this noted venue immediately upon hearing her for the first time, requested that she comes back with a booking. Charity is one of the most dynamic vocalists to have appeared on the Bay Area scene in years. Her vocal resonance is very appealing, projecting a warm, clear, soulful sound. Her repertoire includes originals, special standards, blues, Latin/Brazilian and exciting improvisations including the music of Horace Silver, Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter & more. Larry Vuckovich and Charity have a close musical rapport and will present a wide ranging repertoire which includes swinging bebop, jazz classics, funky Boogaloo sounds and more. You’re in for an exciting experience! . . . The acoustics in this venue are excellent. Refreshments including wines and cheeses will be offered.
Venue: JB Piano Company 540 Irwin St, San Rafael, CA 94901
Admission: $25 donation suggested
Time: Doors open at 6:30 PM – program starts at 7:30pm
Tickets:Brown Paper Tickets
Information: (510) 845-5373
Featuring: Charity Goodin Sanen, vocals / Larry Vuckovich, piano
November 17th, Sunday Afternoon
World-Class New York guitarist Joshua Breakstone with Larry Vuckovich and Jeff Chambers @ Wunderman House in Mountain View
Joshua Breakstone, New York world-class guitarist, recorded and performed with some of the greatest names in jazz including Barry Harris, Tommy Flanagan, Kenny Barron, Pepper Adams, Jack McDuff, Al Harewood & many more. He has a number of acclaimed recordings that gained rave reviews. He performed and traveled all the way from New York City to Brazil, to Europe, and is currently living in Japan. This is a rare Bay Area performance for him, being the first at the Wunderman House. Larry Vuckovich and Joshua Breakstone are reuniting recalling their exciting performances in New York in mid-80s. The highlight was their one week engagement at the West End club, in the upper west side of Manhattan that featured the legendary drummer, Mel Lewis, along with his bassist partner, the outstanding Dennis Irvin. Larry and Joshua will perform some originals, including Larry's Balkan ethnic music, jazz tango, swinging bebop from the Sonny Clark repertoire & more. Don't miss this special performance! Refreshments including wines and cheeses, dark chocolate, cookies will be served
Venue: Wunderman House 655 Eunice Avenue Mountain View, CA 94040
Admission: $25 Donation Suggested
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Tickets/Information: Ilona OBrien
Featuring: Joshua Breakstone, guitar / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass
November 10th, Sunday Afternoon
Celebrating Legacy of Brazilian music: Important Lineage from Slavery to Choros, Pre-Bossa Nova Movement, resulting in Bossa Nova, with Larry Vuckovich @ California Jazz Conservatory – The JAZZSCHOOL
Jazz pianist Larry Vuckovich had the fortune of becoming acquainted with the early forms of Brazilian music before the bossa nova movement came on the scene. In the mid-50s, Larry was introduced to the recordings of Laurindo Almeida, who played a major role in the pre–bossa nova movement and later continued the Brazilian influence that resulted in what became known as bossa nova. Almeida knew and performed the music of two important Brazilian jazz masters: guitarist Garoto, and pianist Radames Gnattali. Brazilian master guitarist Garoto came to the United States in the 40s with the vocalist/dancer Carmen Miranda. After performances with her in New York, Garoto would play late at night at venues that attracted such greats as Duke Ellington and Art Tatum, who became his regular followers…..They were highly impressed by Garoto’s virtuosity and were moved by this new form of modern Brazilian music. Both Garoto and Gnattali were ahead of their time by combining modern jazz elements with Brazilian ethnic music and creating something fresh that paved the way for the later bossa nova movement. Also in the mid 50s, Larry became familiar with Laurindo Almeida’s revolutionary recording on Pacific Jazz — Brazilliance, that featured alto saxophonist Bud Shank. This recording anticipated the Bossa Nova movement that came a few years later. The famous film Black Orpheus in the later 50s introduced compositions by Jobim and Luis Bonfa…..Larry will cover the origins of Brazilian music from slavery to choro forms including renowned composer Pixinguinha, one of the most famous in the choro area, whose original composition Carinhoso is one of the most loved. This will be followed by the new inventions of Garoto and Gnattali and on to the bossa nova movement. This is a first-time presentation at the CJC of this great Brazilian legacy covering in detail all the important steps of the music from Brazil. Don’t miss this special presentation!
Venue: California Jazz Conservatory 2040 Addison St., Berkeley, CA
Admission: Advance $35 - Day of Workshop $45
Time: 12:00 PM (Noon) – 3:00 PM
Information: (510) 845-5373
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
November 3rd, Sunday Afternoon
Larry Vuckovich in Solo/Duo Concert: Beautiful Autumn Standards + More @ A Lovely Home, Alameda
Larry Vuckovich returns to this attractive home in Alameda once again and will do a program of surprises- selections that are seldom heard, including the ones he hasn't played in a while, plus some beautiful autumn standards. Larry will be playing a magnificent Mason Hamlin 9 ft concert grand. As always, it'll be a diverse/wide ranging program of rare standards, classic jazz, bebop, Latin/Brazilian, world music including Balkan Ethnic selections, funky/boogaloo, jazz tango, etc. He came to San Francisco in 1951 as a teenager from Montenegro – former Yugoslavia. He was fortunate to experience the heyday of jazz of which the '50s decade had some of the richest and most diverse developments happening. He heard such great big bands as Harry James, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Woody Herman as well as small groups as Miles Davis, MJQ, Bill Evans, Red Garland, Sonny Rollins, just to name a few. He brings to the solo piano format all the impressions he absorbed from that period and more which developed later throughout his performances with the masters Mel Torme, Jon Hendricks, Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Bobby Hutcherson, Charlie Haden, Charles McPherson, Tom Harrell & more. He was fortunate to study classical piano at SF State with the noted Russian classical master pianist Vladimir Brenner. Larry Vuckovich is recognized for his piano touch where he incorporates some European classical themes fused with jazz. Larry is also recognized as a pioneer in the U.S. for combining the Balkan Folk influences with Jazz which is found on his landmark recording "Blue Balkan" featuring Bobby Hutcherson. We hope you will join us for a unique solo/duo piano presentation. Complimentary refreshments will be served including cheeses, fine wines, dolmas, dark chocolate.
Venue: A Lovely Home in Alameda
Admission: $25
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Information: for tickets email - konailona@gmail.com
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, solo piano/ plus Mike Hallesy, bass on certain selections
October 26th, Saturday
Fred Adler Presents An Evening of Jazz in the Autumn – Jamie Davis: Romantic / Bluesy Baritone Unique Voice Accompanied by Larry Vuckovich & Jeff Chambers @ Gualala Arts Center
Vocalist Jamie Davis was recently nominated for a Grammy along with the Count Basie orchestra for the recording of " All About That Basie ". He has a rich baritone voice equally suited for a romantic ballads, swinging blues, jazz classics, special standards & more. Jamie will sing some beautiful autumn selections, romantic ballads from the Johnny Hartman/John Coltrane recording, swinging standards and blues. Pianist Larry Vuckovich has accompanying numerous jazz great vocalists such as Joe Williams, Tony Bennett, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Irene Kral, Anita O'Day, Helen Humes, and many more. Bassist Jeff Chambers, likewise has accompanied many great artists in jazz. This will be a special concert presenting a repertoire not typically heard in today's jazz. What makes it special, it will be performed by the seasoned jazz veterans. Don't miss this concert!
Venue: Gualala Arts Center 46501 Old State Highway, Gualala, CA 95445
Admission: $29 advance, $5 more day of
Time: 6:30 PM
Tickets: BrownPaperTickets.com or call them at 1-800-838-3006.
Featuring: Jamie Davis, vocals/ Larry Vuckovich, piano /Jeff Chambers, bass
October 19th, Saturday Afternoon Jazz in Calistoga-Last performance for This Year
Calistoga Jazz: Alto Madness! Revolutionary music of Charlie Parker, Cannonball Adderley, Sonny Stitt & Jackie McLean @ Tucker Farm Center, Calistoga, CA
Renowned, master bebop alto saxophonist Andrew Speight comes to the Tucker Farm Center for the first time in a program that highlights the music of the greatest alto jazz saxophonists: Charlie Parker, Cannonball Adderley, Sonny Stitt & Jackie McLean. Andrew, who teaches at SF State has performed with some of the best jazz musicians such as Jimmy Cobb, Wynton Marsalis, Nat Adderley, just to name a few. After Cannonball Adderley passed away, his brother Nat invited Andrew to tour with that famous quintet performing the music of Cannonball. This will be an exciting, hard-swinging concert featuring the best of bebop. After the swing era, Charlie Parker, along with Dizzy Gillespie, introduced the new bebop style of jazz which was hard swinging, but also brought new exciting syncopated rhythms and harmonies, giving it a totally new fresh sound. Besides Andrew, the quintet includes the very seasoned, authentic trumpet player, Modesto Briseno, bassist Doug Miller, drummer Austin Harris and pianist Larry Vuckovich.. Don’t miss this! Various wines/cheeses available for purchase.
Venue: Tucker Farm Center 1201 Tucker Road Calistoga, CA 94515
Admission: Tickets: $25
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Tickets: Brown Paper Tickets 707.774-1672
Featuring: Andrew Speight, alto sax / Modesto Briseno, trumpet / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Doug Miller, bass /Austin Harris, drums
October 13th, Sunday Afternoon
Larry Vuckovich's Storytelling/Commentary/ Listening Session + Solo Piano Presentation @ Community Church of Mill Valley, CA.
Exciting Jazz Gems and Various Other Aspects of this Art Form: Recorded and Video performances by Master Jazz musicians from USA, Europe, Japan & World – Listening Session- Just like being at a Concert
Pianist Larry Vuckovich, having played throughout the years with so many jazz greats, has acquired an extensive repertoire of various jazz gems, including many interesting stories about the great musicians –the best America has to offer musically. He has a vast knowledge of American jazz recorded history which includes both instrumental & vocal masterpieces. In this storytelling/commentary presentation at the Mill Valley Community Church, he will cover the gems of American jazz as well as some great jazz music from Europe, Japan & World.. Don’t miss this special program that shows the power of American jazz throughout the world. You will hear some inspired recordings plus videos leaving you in an uplifted mood and taking you on a musical journey. Larry will also play some solo piano pieces.
Venue: Community Church of Mill Valley, 8 Olive St., Mill Valley, CA
Admission: $10 donation is requested. This money will be collected and sent to the Canal Alliance, a local organization that provides services to immigrant families in Marin.
Time: 4-6 PM
Information: (415) 388-5540
Tickets: http://www.communitychurchmillvalley.com/our-events
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, commentary/storytelling plus Solo piano
October 6th, Sunday Afternoon
All-Star Latin/Jazz Trio featuring John Santos, seven-time Grammy nominee Latin percussionist with Larry Vuckovich and Jeff Chambers @ Wunderman House in Mountain View
The All-Star Latin/Jazz Trio is comprised of John Santos, Larry Vuckovich and Jeff Chambers. This is their first performance at the Wunderman House, and actually it's the first time that Latin/Brazilian jazz comes to the Wunderman House . Collectively these three Jazz/Latin veterans have played with the likes of Cal Tjader, Tito Puente, Pete Escovedo, Bobby Hutcherson, McCoy Tyner, Paquito D’Rivera, Jose Mangual, and more. One of their specialties is transforming the timeless, beautiful melodies from the Great American Songbook to jazz rhythms and flavors including boleros, cha-chas, mambos, and sambas. Also, they present a wide ranging repertoire which includes swinging bebop, jazz classics, funky Boogaloo sounds and more. The sound of this trio is unique – you’re in for an exciting experience! . . . The acoustics in this venue are excellent. Refreshments including wines and cheeses will be offered.
Venue: Wunderman House 655 Eunice Avenue Mountain View, CA 94040
Admission: $25 Donation Suggested
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Tickets/Information: Ilona OBrien
Featuring: John Santos, Latin percussion / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass
September 21st, Friday
Larry Vuckovich plays the greats: Nat King Cole, Oscar Peterson, Vince Guaraldi, featuring vocalist Charity Goodin Sanen, September 21st, 7pm @ Oakmont Berger Center, Santa Rosa
Larry Vuckovich presents an exciting jazz historic trio format. Before the modern jazz piano trios of piano/bass/drums such as from Bud Powell, Oscar Peterson and Hank Jones trio formats, the original jazz piano trio included the combination of piano/guitar/bass. Nat King Cole popularized this format. Art Tatum also at times played in this combination. Vince Guaraldi’s first recordings were also in this form. One of Jim Hall’s favorite recordings was done with Carl Perkins on piano and Red Mitchell on bass. Larry is excited to bring this swinging jazz trio to Oakmont, a rarely heard concept today. It features bassist Doug Miller, who at the early age of 20 had the distinction of playing with Count Basie. In addition, gifted young discovery Kai Lyons will play guitar. Joining them will be Charity Goodin-Sanen, a new fresh voice on the jazz scene! Don’t miss this special concert!
Venue: Berger Center 6575 Oakmont Drive, Santa Rosa, CA
Admission: $25 at the door
Time: 7:00 PM
Information/tickets: call 707-537-7720
Featuring: Charity Goodin-Sanen, vocals/Larry Vuckovich, piano/Doug Miller, bass/Kai Lyons, guitar
September 14th, Saturday [SOLD OUT]
Larry Vuckovich’s Vince Guaraldi Tribute Quintet + vocalist Alvon Johnson @ Alameda Main Library
Larry Vuckovich’s Vince Guaraldi Tribute Quintet presents the true side of Vince Guaraldi's music. Larry was Vince's only student, performed with him in Vince’s two piano quartet, Powder Keg, and knew Vince Guaraldi's music firsthand. The program will include selections from Vince’s swinging bebop repertoire, Afro-Cuban jazz from his association with Cal Tjader, Brazilian favorites from his association with guitarist Bola Sete, plus Vince‘s funky Boogaloo bluesy side. This is an All-Star quintet that will also accompany the wonderful, soulful vocalist Alvon Johnson. Alvon is a blues specialist, but also includes another side: authentically interpreting the style of Johnny Hartman. Don't miss this exciting musical event, which has so much variety and richness in the program!
Venue: Alameda Main Library, 1550 Oak Street, Alameda, CA
Time: doors open at 7:00 PM – program starts at 8:00 PM
Tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano/Jeff Massanari, guitar/John Santos, Latin percussion /Doug Miller, bass/Akira Tana, drums/Alvon Johnson – special guest vocalist
September 8th, Sunday Afternoon
The music of Bill Evans/Jim Hall : featuring Larry Vuckovich and Kai Lyons @ Piedmont Piano/Sunday afternoon
Pianist Larry Vuckovich has encountered the great pianist Bill Evans several times while living and performing in Europe and also prior to Bill Evans' passing, Larry Vuckovich and Noel Jewkes performed in a duo format alternating sets with the Bill Evans Trio at the Great American Music Hall in the late 70s. During intermission, Larry and Bill reminisced warmly about their European encounters. Bill complimented Larry on the music he played with Noel that evening, and also in a quiet, most dignified way, brought up the recording session of kind of blue, which he did with Miles Davis. Bill told Larry: " You know that I did most of the work on the kind of blue recording project ". It was Bill Evans' original harmonic concept and also his command of the new modal jazz language, that made the kind of blue session a success. Kind of blue recording is the highest selling album of all time. Due to Bill Evans' ability and vision, it brought a revolutionary change in jazz music, which originally attracted Miles Davis in hiring Bill, who also opened the door for this new exciting music.… On today's concert, Larry Vuckovich and the talented young 24-year-old guitarist, Kai Lyons will pay homage to the jazz great Bill Evans. Bills memorable duets with the creative guitarist Jim Hall made a mark on jazz history, thus creating a fresh new way of playing duets using spontaneous and creative interplay between two musicians. Their duo recordings, " Undercurrent " and " Intermodulation " were critically received as something totally fresh in this genre. Their musical conversations covered all of the important jazz elements: strong sense of creative swing, lyrical and melodic jazz improvisation, impressionistic harmony bringing out the beauty in music, and spontaneous conversations between two great musicians.… Larry Vuckovich was originally introduced Bill Evans's music in the latter 50s, fell in love with it, and was strongly influenced by Bill Evans’ harmonic concept and is beauty, also adding to creative rhythmic improvisation. Larry and Kai Lyons look forward to re-creating some of this exciting history , and also will present some of their other diverse selections, thus rounding out today's concert as an exciting musical journey.
Venue: Piedmont Piano New Oakland store 18th and San Pablo, Oakland, CA
Admission: $25 Donation
Time: 4:00 PM Sunday afternoon
Information: (510) 547-8188
Tickets: TicketTailor
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Kai Lyons, guitar
August 31st, Saturday
All-Star Latin/Jazz trio featuring John Santos, the seven-time Grammy nominee Latin percussionist with Larry Vuckovich and Jeff Chambers @ JB Piano Company in San Rafael
The All-Star Latin/Jazz Trio is comprised of John Santos, Larry Vuckovich and Jeff Chambers. Collectively these three Jazz/Latin veterans have played with the likes of Cal Tjader, Tito Puente, Pete Escovedo, Bobby Hutcherson, McCoy Tyner, Paquito D’Rivera, Jose Mangual, and more. One of their specialties is transforming the timeless, beautiful melodies from the Great American Songbook to jazz rhythms and flavors including boleros, cha-chas, mambos, and sambas. Also, they present a wide ranging repertoire which includes swinging bebop, jazz classics, funky Boogaloo sounds and more. The sound of this trio is unique – you’re in for an exciting experience! . . . The acoustics in this venue are excellent. Refreshments including wines and cheeses will be offered.
Venue: JB Piano Company 540 Irwin St, San Rafael, CA 94901
Admission: $25 donation suggested
Time: doors open at 6:30 PM – program starts at 7:30pm
Information: (510) 845-5373
Tickets: Brown Paper Tickets
Featuring: John Santos, Latin percussion / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass
August 25th, Sunday Afternoon
Legendary multi-reed saxophonist Noel Jewkes with Larry Vuckovich and Doug Miller, featuring multifaceted vocalist. Kay Kostopoulos @ Wunderman House in Mountain View
Noel Jewkes, the San Francisco Bay Area legendary multi-reed saxophonist, besides playing instruments in this group, can play basically any other instrument under the sun, so to speak…. In addition, Noel plays excellent trumpet , valve trombone, piano, bass, sings beautifully and is an all-around amazing talent , plus being a composer as well. For over six decades, Noel Jewkes has been in high demand on the Bay Area jazz scene performing with numerous visiting major artists, who sought out his services. They were Jon Hendricks, (with whom he has recorded a number of albums.), Mel Torme, Billy Eckstine & more. Stylistically, Noel Jewkes is also one of the most versatile jazz musicians on the planet. … He has created a wonderful collaboration with vocalist/lyricist Kay Kostopoulos, who is also a multifaceted, talented lady. Kay is a drama teacher at Stanford University, has a beautiful voice, writes wonderful lyrics, and was a former professional belly dancer. It was Kay Kostopoulos who released and produced an attractive video, singing my original composition, " View From Telegraph Hill ". Kay's lyrics for my piece create a visual journey of San Francisco, thus enhancing this beautiful video. Together with Noel Jewkes. Kay Kostopoulos has released an excellent CD " Exotica " which has been warmly received. I'm happy to say that I perform on two tracks on this CD with Kay.… Today's program will be one of the most interesting and diverse presentations at the Wunderman House: Noel Jewkes will play several instruments, and do some of his originals. On my Balkan original composition, Kay Kostopoulos will play some rhythmic finger cymbals, which she does in a most authentic and exciting way. … Rounding out the group will be the wonderful bassist Doug Miller, who at the early age of 20, performed with the Count Basie orchestra. Doug Miller is a great asset to the Bay Area jazz scene. As always, complimentary refreshments will be served including fine wines and cheeses, plus dark chocolate.
Venue: Wunderman House 655 Eunice Avenue Mountain View, CA 94040
Admission: $30 donation suggested
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Tickets/Information: Ilona Obrien - konailona@gmail.com
Featuring: Noel Jewkes, multi-reeds / Kay Kostopoulos, vocals/finger cymbals / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Doug Miller, bass
August 17th, Saturday Afternoon Jazz in Calistoga
Grammy Nominee vocalist Jamie Davis & Larry Vuckovich All Star Quartet (Steve Heckman /Jeff Chambers /Akira Tana) perform the music of Johnny Hartman/blues/great standards/hard swinging jazz@ Tucker Farm Center
Jamie Davis an alumni of The Count Basie Orchestra, travels the world as guest vocalist of Big Bands & Orchestras in UK, Europe, Russia, Asia & USA. He and the Basie Orchestra were nominated f Grammy with the new release, All About That Basie. Jamie was featured at the recent Grammies with Take 6, Kurt Elling and Stevie Wonder. “The rich bass-baritone voice of Jamie Davis proved to be a revelation, and his trio of songs from the classic 1963 John Coltrane/Johnny Hartman album was one of the year’s musical highlights.” Jazzwise Magazine - Peter Quinn. Larry Vuckovich All Star Quartet, a powerful unit, will perform on their own several selections thus making this performance a double bill. Larry has worked with top musicians of various influences, from Jon Hendricks, Philly Joe Jones, Mel Torme, Don Byas, and Red Norvo to today's artists. He has won acclaim from critics and jazz audiences for his deeply imaginative style and repertoire. Larry Vuckovich will receive a lifetime achievement award in August at the Nišville Festival in Serbia for being the only jazz musician from the former Yugoslavia, residing in performing with numerous greats for six decades. Tenor saxophonist Steve Heckman, originally from New York, performed with such greats as Howard McGhee, Slam Stewart and Roswell Rudd. Bassist Jeff Chambers is one of the jazz veterans, having performed with such greats as Bobby Hutcherson, Freddy Hubbard and, Ahmad Jamal. Drummer Akira Tana, also performed with jazz greats including Sonny Rollins, Stan Getz, Lena Horne and is one of the most versatile drummers in jazz. Don't miss this inspiring afternoon in hearing a vocalist of world-class stature, such as Jamie Davis, plus a powerful, hard swinging all star San Francisco Quartet. Various wines, cheeses will be available for purchase.
Venue: Tucker Farm Center 1201 Tucker Road Calistoga, CA 94515
Admission: Tickets: $25
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Tickets: Brown Paper Tickets 707.774-1672
Featuring: Jamie Davis, vocals/ Larry Vuckovich, piano /Steve Heckman, tenor saxophone Jeff Chambers, bass /Akira Tana, drums
August 7 – 8, Wednesday/Thursday
Larry Vuckovich Lifetime Achievement Award: Ceremony on Wednesday, August 7th, 5 PM at City Hall in Niš, Serbia; Press Conference Thursday, August 8th at 12 noon, performance 8 PM @ Nišville Jazz Festival, Niš, Serbia
Larry Vuckovich is honored to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country of Yugoslavia, this time being from the country of Serbia. This August 2019, Larry will receive the award at the Nišville Jazz Festival, where the award will be given on Wednesday, August 7th at City Hall. The following day, August 8th at 12 noon there will be a press conference which will include a number of foreign journalists. Larry Vuckovich will perform the same night, Thursday evening with an All-Star Big Band featuring the acclaimed trumpet player from Serbia, Stjepko Gut. Besides playing with the big band, Larry will also perform in a solo and trio format, plus in a quintet ensemble featuring Stjepko Gut and other top European jazz musicians.
Venue: Earth and Sky Stage
lifetime achievement award: http://nisville.com/en/a-lifetime-achievement-award-to-larry-vuckovic/
Time:Thursday evening, August 8, 8 PM
Tickets: Link →
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano /Stjepko Gut, trumpet,/ Enzo Favata, saxophone/ Sandro Zerafa, guitar
August 4th, Sunday Afternoon
Celebration of Blue Balkan – Larry Vuckovich Lifetime Achievement Award @ Piedmont Piano/Sunday afternoon
LarryVuckovich has just received the Lifetime Achievement Award from his former country, Yugoslavia, as being the only jazz musician from those parts who has performed in the US with numerous greats & received top reviews from the NY Times & major publications. His landmark recording, “Blue Balkan” featuring Bobby Hutcherson, is a pioneering release in the area of World Music, being the first to fuse Balkan ethnic elements with American Jazz. Sychronisticly Larry will be leaving for Serbia the following day to perform at the Nišville Festival where he receives the award. Joining him today will be master violinist, Eric Golub, who performed on the original LP with Bobby Hutcherson, plus Vince Delgado on Middle-Eastern percussion, Coralie Russo on oud, & veteran bassist Jeff Chambers. The esteemed New York critic, Gary Giddins chose “Blue Balkan: Then & Now“ for his top CD list of 2002 in the Village Voice. Besides the Balkan Middle Eastern material, this ensemble will also perform some swinging bebop, jazz/Latin, and some funky Boogaloo material. Don't miss this inspiring performance, which will also be a sendoff to Larry on his trip to the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia.
Venue: Piedmont Piano New Oakland store 18th and San Pablo, Oakland, CA
Admission: $25 Donation
Time: 4:00 PM Sunday afternoon
Information: (510) 547-8188
Tickets: TicketTailor
Featuring: / Larry Vuckovich, piano /Eric Golub, violin, viola / Vince Delgado, dumbek, Egyptian tambourine/ Coralie Russo, oud/ Jeff Chambers, bass
July 28th, Sunday [SOLD OUT]
Larry Vuckovich and his Contemporary Swinging Hard Bop /Latin Jazz Ensemble @ Filoli Gardens
Larry Vuckovich's jazz associations include numerous jazz masters. The music at the Filoli Gardens this Sunday will include some of their famous compositions as well as some of Larry's originals. Some of the selections performed will include the music of Dexter Gordon, Mel Torme, Bobby Hutcherson, Vince Guaraldi, Cal Tjader, and some of Larry Vuckovich's acclaimed originals. The members of the Bay Area All-Star sextet include the phenomenal young 23-year-old guitarist, Kai Lyons; the hard bop tenor saxophonist, Rob Roth; exciting Puerto Rican percussionists/vocalist Hector Lugo; powerful rhythm section of Jeff Chambers bass and Jason Lewis on drums; the featured vocalist is the soulful Clairdee. Don't miss this concert in a beautiful Filoli Gardens setting. Food and drinks are also available.
Venue: Filoli Gardens - 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062
Admission: Filoli Historic House & Garden
Time: 1-4 PM
Tickets: Tickets
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano /Clairdee, vocals/Rob Roth, tenor/Kai Lyons, guitar/ Hector Lugo, Latin percussion/vocals/Jeff Chambers, bass /Jason Lewis, drums
July 21st , Sunday Afternoon
Grammy Nominee vocalist Jamie Davis & Larry Vuckovich, Jeff Chambers perform the music of Johnny Hartman/blues/great standards @ Wunderman House in Mountain View
Jamie Davis an alumni of The Count Basie Orchestra, travels the world as guest vocalist of Big Bands & Orchestras in UK, Europe, Russia, Asia & USA. He and the Basie Orchestra were nominated f Grammy with the new release, All About That Basie. Jamie was featured at the recent Grammies with Take 6, Kurt Elling and Stevie Wonder. “The rich bass-baritone voice of Jamie Davis proved to be a revelation, and his trio of songs from the classic 1963 John Coltrane/Johnny Hartman album was one of the year’s musical highlights.” Jazzwise Magazine - Peter Quinn. Larry Vuckovich has performed with top musicians of various influences, from Jon Hendricks, Philly Joe Jones, Mel Torme, Don Byas, and Red Norvo to today's artists. He has won acclaim from critics and jazz audiences for his deeply imaginative style and repertoire. Larry Vuckovich will receive a lifetime achievement award in August at the Nišville Festival in Serbia for being the only jazz musician from the former Yugoslavia, residing in performing with numerous greats for six decades. Bassist Jeff Chambers is one of the jazz veterans, having performed with such greats as Bobby Hutcherson, Freddy Hubbard and, Jamal. Don't miss this inspiring afternoon in hearing a vocalist of world-class stature, such as Jamie Davis. Complimentary refreshments will be served.
Venue: Wunderman House 655 Eunice Avenue Mountain View, CA 94040
Admission: $25 donation suggested
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Tickets/Information: Ilona Obrien - konailona@gmail.com
Featuring: Jamie Davis, vocals/ Larry Vuckovich, piano /Jeff Chambers, bass
June 19th, Wednesday
Fascinating Jazz Life: Associations with Dexter Gordon, Bobby Hutcherson, Mel Torme, Horace Silver, Vince Guaraldi. @ Yoshi's Jack London Square
Larry Vuckovich's jazz life has been like a movie, where one thing kept opening up after another. His performances and tours with such greats including Dexter Gordon, Bobby Hutcherson, Vince Guaraldi, Mel Torme, Horace Silver, created unforgettable memories and made a strong impact on Larry's music. The program this evening will include some great hits from these jazz masters, as well as some of Larry's originals. He will make some brief comments including anecdotes from his associations with these jazz greats. The music will be diverse ranging from swinging, foot tapping hard bop style, Latin/funky rhythms, also romantic boleros and always swinging blues. The ensemble is truly a San Francisco All Star Sextet featuring the outstanding young 23 year old guitarist, Kai Lyons; hard swinging, soulful tenor saxophonist Rob Roth; Puerto Rican exciting percussionist/vocalist Hector Lugo, and a hard driving rhythm section of Jeff Chambers and Jason Lewis. A surprise of the evening will be vocalist Charity Goodin-Sanen, a fresh new voice on the Bay Area jazz scene, who will be sitting in.
Venue: Yoshi's Jack London Square 510 Embarcadero West, Jack London Square, Oakland, CA
Admission: $21
Time: 8 PM
Tickets: TicketFly
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano /Kai Lyons, guitar/ Rob Roth, tenor sax /Hector Lugo, percussion, vocals /Jeff Chambers, bass /Jason Lewis, drums and sitting in vocalist, Charity Goodin – Sanen
June 15th, Saturday Afternoon
An Instrumental All Star Jazz Trio: Charlie McCarthy, Larry Vuckovich & Doug Miller @ Wunderman House in Mountain View
This unusual trio, brings you some different sounds that include exceptional musicians. It’s an instrumental show featuring the highly talented multi-reed player, Charlie McCarthy. Charlie will play four instruments: tenor saxophone, clarinet, soprano sax and flute. He is the master of all of them. Charlie has performed with such greats as Sarah Vaughan and Frank Sinatra. Bassist Doug Miller, is one of the finest on the scene and has performed with numerous greats including the orchestras of Duke Ellington led by Mercer and Count Basie, led by the Count himself with the great guitarist Freddie Green. Doug also does some expert bowing. The material will be diverse including famous jazz instrumental pieces from the bebop and swing eras, also Latin boleros, Brazilian selections, romantic ballads played in different rhythms and tempos, tango jazz and funky Boogaloo selections. Larry Vuckovich will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award in August at a festival in Serbia for being the only jazz musician from the former Yugoslavia residing and performing with numerous greats in the US for over 60 years. Don’t miss this special show, and as always, refreshments will be served including wines, cheeses, crackers, hummus, dark chocolate and other goodies
Venue: Wunderman House 655 Eunice Avenue Mountain View, CA 94040
Admission: $25 donation suggested
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Tickets/Information: Ilona Obrien- konailona@gmail.com
Featuring: Charlie McCarthy, tenor, clarinet, soprano sax, flute / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Doug Miller, bass
June 1st, Saturday Afternoon Jazz in Calistoga
Classic Jazz Piano/Guitar/Bass Trio format: Hits from Nat King Cole, Oscar Peterson, Vince Guaraldi, Ahmad Jamaal , Jim Hall and Wynton Kelly trios @ Tucker Farm Center
Larry Vuckovich presents an exciting jazz historic trio format. Before the modern jazz piano trios of piano/bass/drums such as Bud Powell, Oscar Peterson and Hank Jones trio formats, the original jazz piano trio included the combination piano/guitar/bass. Nat King Cole popularized this format. Art Tatum also at times played in this combination. Vince Guaraldi's first recordings were also in this format. One of Jim Hall's favorite recordings was done with Carl Perkins on piano and Red Mitchell on bass. Ahmad Jamal had a very successful trio combination with the guitar, and a hard swinging pianist Wynton Kelly recorded in this combination with Kenny Burrell. Larry Vuckovich is excited to bring this swinging jazz trio concept for the first time to the Tucker Farm Center in Calistoga featuring the outstanding Bay Area veteran Jeff Chambers on bass, and the young, new discovery on the guitar, Kai Lyons. Wines and cheeses will be served. Don't miss this special concert!
Venue: Tucker Farm Center 1201 Tucker Road Calistoga, CA 94515
Admission: Tickets: $25
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Tickets: Brown Paper Tickets 707.774-1672
Featuring: Kai Lyons, guitar / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass
May 25th, Saturday
Valeriana Quevedo: Dynamic Jazz, Latin vocalist/dancer/percussionist with Larry Vuckovich and Jeff Chambers @ JB Piano Company in San Rafael
The trio’s specialties are transforming the timeless, beautiful melodies from the Great American Songbook to jazz rhythms including Latin & Brazilian, with the flavors of boleros, & many more. You’re in for a new, exciting experience! Soulful vocalist/percussionist/dancer VALERIANA QUEVEDO will sing some top hits including favorites & romantic Mexican boleros as well as mambo, cha-cha selections and rare standards plus jazz vocalese of Jon Hendrix & King Pleasure. Pianist Larry Vuckovich will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award in August at the Nišville Festival in Serbia for being the only jazz musician from the former Yugoslavia, residing & performing with numerous greats in the US for over 60 years. Jeff Chambers, creative veteran bassist, has played with Bobby Hutcherson & Freddie Hubbard among many others. Refreshments will be served
Venue: JB Piano Company 540 Irwin St, San Rafael, CA 94901
Admission: $25 donation suggested
Time: doors open at 6:30 PM – program starts at 7:30pm
Information: (510) 845-5373
Tickets: Brown Paper Tickets
Featuring: Valeriana Quevedo, vocals / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass
May 19th, Sunday Afternoon
Celebrating Legacy of Jazz Piano Masters: Workshop of Timeless, Important Influences from the Great Pianists that still remain today, with Larry Vuckovich @ California Jazz Conservatory – The JAZZSCHOOL
Since the beginning of jazz there have been important, original jazz pianists who brought out their styles and influenced countless pianists. The music of these master jazz pianists is timeless today, just as the music of, Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin, Brahms, Debussy, Ravel & others. Larry Vuckovich will showcase the creative music of such greats as Art Tatum, Earl Fatha Hines, Teddy Wilson, Bud Powell, Erroll Garner, Red Garland, Bill Evans, Hank Jones, Tommy Flanagan, Barry Harris, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, McCoy Tyner and some of the later ones such as Albert Dailey, who left an important mark on jazz piano playing. Some lesser known ones, who also made an important, original mark in this great music were Carl Perkins, Horace Parlan. Larry will feature the great recordings of these masters, as well as demonstrate their styles on the piano. Pianists are welcome to participate and play after which Larry will add commentary. Vocalist and other instrumentalists also are welcome to participate. Besides the musicians attending this session, jazz listeners who do not play an instrument, are welcome to enjoy and learn more about this great area of jazz.
Venue: California Jazz Conservatory 2087 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA
Admission: Advance $35 - Day of Workshop $45
Time: 12:00 PM (Noon) – 3:00 PM
Information: (510) 845-5373
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
May 11th, Saturday
Doug Miller and Larry Vuckovich Duo – Art of the Duo – Spontaneous/Intimate Musical Dialogue @ Point Richmond Methodist Church
This is an intimate duet format displaying close musical chemistry between bassist Doug Miller and Larry Vuckovich. They go back to a number of years performing exciting concerts in various formats, one of them being the music of Miles Davis, Kind of Blue, playing with the great former Miles Davis drummer Jimmy Cobb, the last surviving member of that historic session.. Doug and Larry will perform jazz classics, contemporary swinging jazz, rare standards, plus Balkan Ethnic, Gypsy-Roma selections, South American boleros, Brazilian, blues and more. Doug Miller performed with the orchestras of Duke Ellington, led by Mercer, and the Count Basie orchestra, led by the Count himself that included the great guitarist Freddie Green. Don't miss this! Also, refreshments will be available.
Venue: First Methodist Church 201 Martina St. Richmond, CA 94801
Admission: $25.00 at the door
Time: 7:30 PM
Information: refreshments will be available at intermission and after the performance
Tickets: all tickets will be sold at the door
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Doug Miller, bass
May 5th, Sunday
Larry Vuckovich in Solo Concert @ Maybeck Hall, Berkeley
Larry Vuckovich returns to Maybeck once again and will do a program of surprises- selections that are seldom heard, including the ones he hasn't played in a while. As always, it'll be a diverse/wide ranging program of rare standards, classic jazz, bebop, Latin/Brazilian, world music including Balkan Ethnic selections, funky/boogaloo, jazz tango, etc. He came to San Francisco in 1951 as a teenager from Montenegro – former Yugoslavia. He was fortunate to experience the heyday of jazz of which the '50s decade had some of the richest and most diverse developments happening. He heard such great big bands as Harry James, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Woody Herman as well as small groups as Miles Davis, MJQ, Bill Evans, Red Garland, Sonny Rollins, just to name a few. He brings to the solo piano format all the impressions he absorbed from that period and more which developed later throughout his performances with the masters Mel Torme, Jon Hendricks, Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Bobby Hutcherson, Charlie Haden, Charles McPherson, Tom Harrell & more. He was fortunate to study classical piano at SF State with the noted Russian classical master pianist Vladimir Brenner. Larry Vuckovich is recognized for his piano touch where he incorporates some European classical themes fused with jazz. Larry is also recognized as a pioneer in the U.S. for combining the Balkan Folk influences with Jazz which is found on his landmark recording "Blue Balkan" featuring Bobby Hutcherson. We hope you will join us for a unique solo piano presentation.
Venue: Maybeck Studio For The Performing Arts 1537 Euclid Ave., Berkeley, CA 94708
Admission: $25 general, $15 students. Online reservations required: Reserve Tickets
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Information: info@maybeckstudio.org
Tickets: Eventbrite
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, solo piano
April 27th , Saturday
Internationally Acclaimed Jazz Vocalist Jackie Ryan in Concert at the Bodega Harbor Yacht Club with Larry Vuckovich All Star Quartet @ Bodega Bay, CA
Jackie Ryan, called by Jazz Times "One of the outstanding vocalists of her generation, and possibly of all time." She will be singing her amazingly diverse program of swinging standards, Latin/Brazilian classics including beautiful boleros, sambas plus blues, soulful selections, and her beautiful romantic ballads. Larry Vuckovich All-Star Quartet includes Rob Roth, tenor; Doug Miller, bass; Jason Lewis, drums and Larry on piano. Bodega Harbor yacht club is an attractive setting and the detailed info regarding tickets and other points is included in this email. This promises to be a very special night of jazz!
Venue: Bodega Harbor Yacht Club, 565 Smith Brothers Rd, Bodega Bay, CA 94923
Admission: $55 VIP package including wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres, meet n'greet the musicians / $45 front row seating / $35 general admission
Time: First show 5:30 PM, Second show 8 PM
Information: http://www.hjentertainmentgroup.com/
Featuring: Jackie Ryan, vocals / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Rob Roth, tenor /Doug Miller, bass / Jason Lewis, drums
April 14th, Sunday Afternoon
Internationally Acclaimed Jazz/Multilingual Vocalist, Jackie Ryan, with Larry Vuckovich & Jeff Chambers @ Piedmont Piano/Sunday afternoon
Jackie Ryan, called by Jazz Times "One of the outstanding vocalists of her generation, and possibly of all time." She will be singing her amazingly diverse program of swinging standards, Latin/Brazilian classics including beautiful boleros, sambas plus blues, soulful selections, and her beautiful romantic ballads. This trio combination with pianist Larry Vuckovich and bassist Jeff Chambers, showcases close musical chemistry. There have been performing since the 90s and have developed a powerful presentation. Don't miss this special program at Piedmont Piano where they always attract a large audience. Refreshments including various wines and cheeses are available. We suggest you reserve your seat before this sells out.
Venue: Piedmont Piano New Oakland store 18th and San Pablo, Oakland, CA
Admission: $25 Donation
Time: 4:00 PM Sunday afternoon
Information: (510) 547-8188
Tickets: TicketTailor
Featuring: Jackie Ryan, vocals / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass
April 7th, Sunday Afternoon [SOLD OUT]
Duke Ellington Concert Celebrating Bruce & " The Duke " on Sunday Afternoon, April 7th, @ Blue Note, Napa, CA
Bruce Hopewell was instrumental in originating the Napa Valley Jazz Society together with Bill Hart. Bruce moved to Napa Valley a number of years ago, and prior to that he presented many great jazz musicians in top concerts in New York and on the East Coast. Duke Ellington was Bruce Hopewell's favorite musician and a month of April, being Duke Ellington's birthday, is always the time to honor this great bandleaders/composer. Bruce Hopewell passed away last year and he will always be remembered for presenting so much great jazz in Napa including such greats as Randy Weston and Jimmy Cobb. Today's music will include some of Duke's well-known selections, as well as some of his lesser known great songs. Plus, several timeless compositions of Billy Strayhorn will be played. The All-Star Bay Area sextet features the wonderful smooth voice of Clairdee, whom I named Mme. Silk. The frontline of trumpeter Joel Behrman and multi-reed saxophone player. Noel Jewkes, is a most authentic one. These cats have been around for a long time and understand the music of Ellington/Strayhorn. The rhythm section made up of jazz veterans: bassist Doug Miller, drummer Leon Joyce and myself on piano, have performed for many years with numerous jazz masters. Interestingly enough, in the early 60s, I did a two-week engagement with a trio, playing intermissions on a bill with the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Bassist Doug Miller actually was a member of the new Duke Ellington Orchestra performing/traveling with them. Don't miss this memorable concert!
Venue: Blue Note 1030 Main St., Napa, CA 94559 (Downstairs in Napa Opera House)
Admission: $25 NVJS Members / $45 Non Members
Tickets: Purchase Tickets
Time: 4:00PM (2 sets)
Information: For tickets, call 707-224-JAZZ
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Clairdee, vocals / John Worley, trumpet / Noel Jewkes, multi- reeds / Doug Miller, bass / Leon Joyce, drums
March 30th, Saturday Afternoon
Internationally Acclaimed Jazz Vocalist-Clairdee, with Larry Vuckovich @ Savanna Club, San Carlos – Saturday Afternoon- The Art of the Duo
Clairdee is an internationally acclaimed vocalist who tours regularly including performances with symphony orchestras and big bands. Some of the acclaimed musicians who she worked with are Dick Hyman, Houston Person, Cyrus Chestnut & more. She and pianist Larry Vuckovich have a long time musical association with close chemistry. Due to her special smooth/ soulful sound, Larry has named her appropriately “Mme. Silk.”They will do a program of great standards, soulful blue, silky ballads, plus Brazilian selections. This is a first concert initiating these Savanna Saturday afternoon series and we hope you will join us.
Venue: http://www.savannajazz.com/ 1189 Laurel St San Carlos, CA
Admission: $25 Donation
Time: 3-5:00 PM Saturday Afternoon
Information: (650) 477-2377
Tickets: http://atrainjazz.com/
Featuring: Clairdee, vocals / Larry Vuckovich, piano
March 23rd, Saturday Afternoon Jazz in Calistoga
Bay Area All Star Latin/Jazz/Brazilian/Quartet Featuring John Santos - 5 Time Grammy Nominee Latin Percussionist, Plus a new jazz vocal discovery: Charity Goodin-Sanen @Tucker Farm Center, Calistoga
Percussionist John Santos, Larry Vuckovich and Jeff Chambers, will perform Latin Top Hits, Rare Standards, As well as Jazz and Bossa Nova Favorites. New major vocal discovery on the jazz scene: Charity Goodin – Sanen has been added to this program
Vocalist Charity Goodin-Sanen is a fresh new voice on the Bay Area and the national jazz scenes. She has an amazingly diverse repertoire including the Latin/Brazilian classics, jazz standards from the books of Horace Silver Wayne Shorter, Count Basie, plus rare standards from the Great American Songbook….The All-Star Bay Area Latin/Jazz Trio features three jazz veterans including John Santos (5 time Grammy nominee), Larry Vuckovich and Jeff Chambers. Collectively they have performed with the likes of Cal Tjader, Pete Escovedo, Vince Guaraldi, Bobby Hutcherson, Dizzy Gillespie, Tito Puente, McCoy Tyner, Paquito D'Rivera, José Mangual and more. You'll experience their diverse talents performing spontaneous, improvised Latin jazz as well as classic standards. Speaking of standards, one of their specialties is transforming the timeless, beautiful melodies of the Great American Songbook to Latin rhythms and flavors, including boleros, cha-cha's, and mambos. Refreshments will be served.
Venue: Tucker Farm Center 1201 Tucker Road Calistoga, CA 94515
Admission: Tickets: $25
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Tickets:Brown Paper Tickets 707.774-1672
Featuring: John Santos, Latin percussion, / Charity Goodin-Sanen, vocals/ Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass
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March 10th, Sunday Afternoon
Internationally Acclaimed Jazz/Multilingual Vocalist- Jackie Ryan, with Larry Vuckovich & Jeff Chambers @ Wunderman House in Mountain View
Jackie Ryan, called by Jazz Times "One of the outstanding vocalists of her generation, and possibly of all time." Jackie comes for the first time to the Wunderman House in Mountain View. She will be singing her amazingly diverse program of swinging standards, Latin/Brazilian classics including beautiful boleros, sambas plus blues, soulful selections, and her beautiful romantic ballads. This trio combination with pianist Larry Vuckovich and bassist Jeff chambers, showcases close musical chemistry. There have been performing since the 90s and have developed a powerful presentation. Don't miss this special program in this unique, former speakeasy, which now is a comfortable residential home with an excellent acoustical concert venue. Refreshments including various wines and cheeses are available.
Venue: Wunderman House 655 Eunice Avenue Mountain View, CA 94040
Admission: $25 donation suggested
Time: 3PM-5PM
Tickets/Information: Ilona Obrien- konailona@gmail.com
Featuring: Jackie Ryan, vocals / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass
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Sunday, March 3rd Sunday Afternoon
Maxine Gordon's Book Presentation: Sophisticated Giant – The Life and Legacy of Dexter Gordon @ Piedmont Piano/Sunday Afternoon
EXTRA FEATURE: Larry Vuckovich Performed with Dexter Gordon in Denmark and Austria. He will present some Dexter Gordon's music in the second set with tenor saxophonist Rob Roth, and bassist Jeff Chambers
Larry Vuckovich worked with Dexter Gordon at the famous Montmartre Club in Copenhagen in the early 60s. Six years later, he reunited with Dexter and performed at an international festival in Austria at the beautiful lake Ossiach in 1969. Larry gained important knowledge from Dexter, and later when he returned to the States, he formed the Dexter Gordon Tribute Quintet, which has had successful performances at Yoshi's and at the Stanford Jazz Festival. He knows the music of Dexter Gordon first hand, and today along with Rob Roth, and Jeff Chambers, they will be playing in the second set some classic Dexter's originals, as well as his other famous hits. Please try to come and hear some authentic bebop.
Venue: Piedmont Piano New Oakland Store 18th and San Pablo, Oakland, CA
Admission: RSVP
Time: 4:00 PM Sunday Afternoon
Information: (510) 547-8188
Tickets: https://www.piedmontpiano.com/calendar/2019/3/3/maxine-gordon
Featuring: Rob Roth, tenor / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass
March 2nd, Saturday
The Music of Johnny Hartman/John Coltrane & Blues, featuring the former Count Basie alumni vocalist, Jamie Davis with Larry Vuckovich, Jeff Chambers, and a special guest, saxophonist Steve Heckman @ JB Piano Company in San Rafael
Jamie Davis, the former Count Basie vocalist is one of the top jazz male singers in the world today. Jamie has gained international acclaimed and travels throughout the world frequently. He possesses a deep, rich baritone voice, not only well suited for great blues singing, but also for romantic ballads. This evening's program features music from the acclaimed CD: Johnny Hartman with John Coltrane. Accompanied by two jazz veterans, Larry Vuckovich and Jeff Chambers, this is a program not to be missed! Refreshments including various wines and cheeses are available.
Venue: JB Piano Company 540 Irwin St, San Rafael, CA 94901
Admission: $25 donation suggested
Time: doors open at 6:30 PM-program starts at 7:30pm
Information: (510) 845-5373
Tickets: Brown Paper Tickets
Featuring: Jamie Davis, vocals / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass / Steve Heckman,tenor saxophone
February 14th, Thursday [SOLD OUT]
Valentine’s Romantic/Swinging Jazz Featuring Exceptional Vocalist Charity Goodin-Sanen with the Larry Vuckovich Powerhouse Trio, February 14th Thursday, 7pm @ Oakmont Berger Center, Santa Rosa
Exceptional vocalist Charity Goodin - Sanen has sung with the Santa Rosa Symphony and has a wide ranging repertoire including the Great American Songbook, plus the famous international songs. She sings in foreign languages, and also has a strong feeling for jazz and improvisation. She will present some beautiful romantic songs, as well as the Latin/Brazilian and swinging selections. Pianist Larry Vuckovich, having played throughout the years with so many jazz greats, which includes accompanying such vocalists as Tony Bennett, Mel Torme, Jon Hendricks, Anita O'Day, has gained a special ability for accompanying singers. His Powerhouse Trio with the master bassist Jeff Chambers, and the seasoned tasteful drummer, Jason Lewis will additionally perform selections on their own. This will be a night, not to be missed! Please contact your friends since this type of music doesn't occur in this area very often.
Venue: Berger Center 6575 Oakmont Drive, Santa Rosa, CA
Admission: $25 at the door
Time: 7:00 PM
Information: call 707-537-7720
Featuring: Charity Goodin-Sanen, vocals/Larry Vuckovich, piano/Jeff Chambers, bass/Jason Lewis, drums
January 27th, Sunday Afternoon
Classic Jazz Piano/Guitar/Bass Trio format: Hits from Nat King Cole, Oscar Peterson, Vince Guaraldi, Ahmad Jamaal , Jim Hall and Wynton Kelly trios @ Wunderman House
Larry Vuckovich presents an exciting jazz historic trio format. Before the modern jazz piano trios of piano/bass/drums such as Bud Powell, Oscar Peterson and Hank Jones trio formats, the original jazz piano trio included the combination piano/guitar/bass. Nat King Cole popularized this format. Art Tatum also at times played in this combination. Vince Guaraldi's first recordings were also in this format. One of Jim Hall's favorite recordings was done with Carl Perkins on piano and Red Mitchell on bass. Ahmad Jamal had a very successful trio combination with the guitar, and a hard swinging pianist Wynton Kelly recorded in this combination with Kenny Burrell. Larry Vuckovich is excited to bring this swinging jazz trio concept for the first time to Wunderman House featuring the outstanding Bay Area veteran Jeff Chambers on bass, and the young, new discovery on the guitar, Kai Lyons. Don't miss this special concert!
Venue: Wunderman House, 655 Eunice Ave., Mountain View, CA
Admission: $25
Time: 3:00 -5PM
Tickets: for tickets call 707.299.9964/ or email: larryvuckovich@gmail.com
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano /Kai Lyons, guitar / Jeff Chambers, bass
January 20th, Sunday Afternoon
Classic Jazz Piano/Guitar/Bass Trio format: Hits from Nat King Cole, Oscar Peterson, Vince Guaraldi, Ahmad Jamaal , Jim Hall and Wynton Kelly trios @ Sebastopol Center for the Arts
Larry Vuckovich presents an exciting jazz historic trio format. Before the modern jazz piano trios of piano/bass/drums such as Bud Powell, Oscar Peterson and Hank Jones trio formats, the original jazz piano trio included the combination piano/guitar/bass. Nat King Cole popularized this format. Art Tatum also at times played in this combination. Vince Guaraldi's first recordings were also in this format. One of Jim Hall's favorite recordings was done with Carl Perkins on piano and Red Mitchell on bass. Ahmad Jamal had a very successful trio combination with the guitar, and a hard swinging pianist Wynton Kelly recorded in this combination with Kenny Burrell. Larry Vuckovich is excited to bring this swinging jazz trio concept to Sebastopol Center for the Arts featuring the outstanding Bay Area veteran Jeff Chambers on bass, and the young, new discovery on the guitar, Kai Lyons. Don't miss this special concert!
Venue: Sebastopol Center for the Arts 282 S High St, Sebastopol, CA 95472
Admission: Tickets: $15 presale, $20 door, $10 student , and 10 and under free.
Time: 4:30 PM
Tickets: Link → 707.829.4797
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Kai Lyons, guitar / Jeff Chambers, bass
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January 13th, Sunday Afternoon
Sunday Afternoon Concert at a beautiful San Mateo home: Larry Vuckovich &
Teresa Bleux @ A Lovely Private Home Overlooking a Beautiful Lagoon
Larry Vuckovich will open with some solo piano selections that have not been
heard in a long time. It will be a program of surprises thus making it a
refreshing concert. He will also do some interesting commentary, giving
information that is not typically known. Vocalist Teresa Bleux will join
Larry in the middle of each set, and sing several selections. She has an
attractive and appealing vocal sound. Bossa and swing are at the heart of
Teresa's soothing jazz style. Her influences are Brazil 66, Nancy Wilson,
and she likes to sing the way Stan Getz plays. Complimentary refreshments
will be served, including wines, cheeses, crackers, cookies, etc.…
Venue: A Beautiful San Mateo Home Overlooking a Picturesque Lagoon
Admission: $25 donation suggested
Time: doors open at 2:30 PM-program starts at 3 PM
Tickets:
Email : larryvuckovich@gmail.com
Featuring: Teresa Bleux, vocals / Larry Vuckovich, piano
Past Concerts/Events of 2018
December 29th, Saturday
YEAR END PARTY- JAZZ TO SWING IN THE NEW YEAR- Jackie Ryan, Larry Vuckovich & Jeff Chambers @ JB Piano Company in San Rafael
Jackie Ryan, called by Jazz Times “One of the outstanding vocalists of her generation, and possibly of all time.” Jackie returns to her hometown of San Rafael where she was born. She will be singing her amazingly diverse program of swinging standards, Latin/Brazilian classics including beautiful boleros, sambas plus blues, soulful selections, and her beautiful romantic ballads. Refreshments including various wines and cheeses are available.
Venue: JB Piano Company 540 Irwin St, San Rafael, CA 94901
Admission: $25 donation suggested
Time: doors open at 6:30 PM-program starts at 7:30pm
Information: (510) 845-5373
Tickets: Brown Paper Tickets
Featuring: Jackie Ryan, vocals / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass
December 26th, Wednesday [SOLD OUT]
Larry Vuckovich's All-Star Bay Area Sextet: Bringing in the New Year Early in a Swinging Style! Greatest Hits of Jazz Decades from the 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s @ Yoshi's Jack London Square
After a very successful performance in June of Miles Davis's music, Live From the Black Hawk by Larry Vuckovich All-Star Bay Area sextet, Larry comes back to Yoshi's with a new, uplifting historic theme of the best swinging jazz from the 30's, 40s, 50s, & 60s. Come and hear the great hits from the orchestras of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Tommy Dorsey/Sy Oliver and the great jazz groups of Lester Young, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, McCoy Tyner & John Coltrane. Don't miss this year ending swinging jazz that will keep you going into the New Year.
Venue: Yoshi's Jack London Square 510 Embarcadero West, Jack London Square, Oakland, CA
Admission: $21
Time: 8 PM
Tickets: Ticketfly
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Andrew Speight, alto sax / Joel Behrman, trumpet / Steve Heckman, tenor sax / Jeff Chambers, bass / Akira Tana, drums
December 16th, Sunday afternoon
Larry Vuckovich's All-Star Quintet in a Christmas Jazz Concert presented by the Empress Theatre @ The Empress Theatre in Vallejo- The program features the music of Nat King Cole, Mel Torme & more. The All Star Quintet includes vocalist/guitarist Alvon Johnson; Charlie McCarthy, multi reeds; Kai Lyons, guitar; Larry Vuckovich, piano; Jeff Chambers, bass; Akira Tana, drums
Larry Vuckovich is presenting some Christmas classic jazz selections by Nat King Cole and Mel Torme. They will be played in various rhythms and styles. Also, the program will be rounded out with bluesy Christmas pieces as well as other jazz classics. Alvon Johnson is a soulful performer, who always lifts the audiences spirits. The All Star Quintet is made up of jazz veterans, and also introduces a new voice on the guitar: the 23 year old outstanding Kai Lyons. A program not to be missed!
Venue: Empress Theatre, 330 Virginia Street, Vallejo, CA 94590
Admission: $25 General
Time: 5pm-7pm
Tickets: Empress Theatre
Featuring: Alvon Johnson, vocals/guitar / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Charlie McCarthy, multi-reeds / Kai Lyons, guitar / Jeff Chambers, bass / Akira Tana, drums
December 9th, Sunday afternoon
Larry Vuckovich's 82nd Birthday: Solo Piano, Duet Intimacy & Improvisational Dialogue @ Piedmont Piano/Sunday afternoon
Jeff Chambers, one of the most versatile and acclaimed bassists on the international scene, joins Larry Vuckovich in an duo format. Larry will open with some solo piano selections, after which he will bring Jeff to the stage.
Larry and Jeff have an association, going back to almost 30 years of performing together. They have a close musical rapport where their chemistry/interplay has developed to a high level of swinging, sophisticated jazz dialogue. They will be performing a variety of styles, from swinging bebop, contemporary jazz, Brazilian/Latin, bluesy Boogaloo funky material, Balkan and in other world music & more. After a couple of solo piano selections or so, Larry will bring Jeff on stage for some creative and swinging jazz. As always, we will bring special treats: assorted cheeses, hummus, olives, and wines, to express thanks to our jazz listeners. We hope you will join us for this special event. Piedmont Piano always has a world class nine foot concert grand on stage- either a Fazioli, or a Yamaha.
Venue: Piedmont Piano New Oakland store 18th and San Pablo, Oakland, CA
Admission: $20 Donation
Time: 4:00 PM Sunday afternoon
Information: (510) 547-8188
Tickets: TicketTailor
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass
December 8th, Saturday
The Buddy Montgomery Jazz Legacy Awards Concert @ Greenlining 360 Center – Downtown Oakland
Bassist Jeff Chambers was introduced to jazz and mentored by the jazz master pianist Buddy Montgomery. Buddy originates from Indianapolis along with his famous brothers, Wes and Monk. Jeff Chambers, originally from Milwaukee, started his career in jazz in that city, where Buddy Montgomery was living at that time. Jeff credits Buddy for his important mentoring in the great jazz tradition. Jeff originally started on the electric fender bass, and after studying with Buddy, he switched to the acoustic bass. As well as performing with Buddy, Jeff has played with many famous names such as Freddie Hubbard, Bobby Hutcherson, Joe Henderson, Ahmad Jamal, and numerous others. This evening will honor the memory of Buddy Montgomery, as well as presenting awards to the young, upcoming, deserving jazz musicians. Also on the bill will be the acclaimed vocalist Jackie Ryan, outstanding guitarist Calvin Keys and the swinging drummer Jason Lewis. This should be a very exciting event!
Venue: The Greenlining Institute
Admission: $35
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Information: www.bmjazzlegacy.com
Tickets: Eventbrite
Featuring: Jackie Ryan, vocals /Calvin Keys, guitar/ Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass / Jason Lewis drums
December 1st, Saturday
Dynamic Jazz/World Music Trio, featuring Vince Delgado, Larry Vuckovich, Jeff Chambers –Refreshing Unique Sound @ Fairfax Jazz Concert- Start the End of the Year on a High Note
Multi-percussionist Vince Delgado, holds a special place as being one of the best Middle Eastern, Jazz and Latin percussionists in North America. He has performed with such luminaries as Ali Akbar Kahn, Zakir Hussain, Mickey Hart, John Handy, Jerry Garcia and John Mc Laughlin. Besides his specializing in Middle Eastern genre, Vince is also an excellent jazz and Latin percussionist. Along with two other jazz veterans, Jeff Chambers and Larry Vuckovich, they will perform a wide ranging program from the Balkan/Middle-Eastern repertoire to swinging contemporary jazz bebop, Latin/Brazilian selections, funky/bluesy boogaloo pieces, tango jazz, boleros & more.
Venue: Sukhasiddhi Foundation 771 Center Blvd. Fairfax, Ca
Admission: $20
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Information: Sukhasiddhi Foundation
Tickets: 415 462 0127
Featuring: Vince Delgado, multi-percussionist instruments/ Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass
November 23, Friday
Eric Golub and Larry Vuckovich Duo – A Diverse Musical Journey, plus a Balkan Touch @ Point Richmond Jazz
This is an intimate duet format displaying close musical chemistry between violinist Eric Golub and Larry Vuckovich. They go back to 1980 recording on Larry’s landmark, pioneering album, Blue Balkan featuring the great Bobby Hutcherson. They will perform a number of Balkan Ethnic, Gypsy-Roma selections plus jazz classics, rare standards, South American boleros, Brazilian, blues and more. Don’t miss this!
Venue: Point Richmond Jazz, 201 Martina St. Richmond, CA 94801
Admission: $18.00, online; $25.00 at the door
Time: 7:30 PM
Information: http://www.prjazz.org/concerts.html
Tickets: https://prjazzgolub.brownpapertickets.com/
Featuring: Eric Golub, violin, Viola/ Larry Vuckovich, piano
November 17th, Saturday
Dynamic, Soulful, World-Class Vocalist Jackie Ryan with Larry Vuckovich Trio @ San Ramon Library
Jackie Ryan is one of the most soulful, dynamic vocalists on the jazz scene today. She has received throughout the years some of the best possible press and accolades from top critics. Her CDs always make the number one spot on the national radio charts. Jackie's also one of the most versatile, if not the most versatile vocalist in the world today. Besides singing in English, she sings authentically in Spanish, Portuguese, French & Italian. Her pronunciation and interpretation is the real deal – her soulful delivery with honest emotion, moves the audiences deeply. For this concert, she will be presenting her creative, diverse material of great standards and the world music selections mentioned above. Accompanied by the veteran trio of pianist Larry Vuckovich, bassist Jeff Chambers and drummer Leon Joyce, this is a concert not to be missed!
Venue: San Ramon Library, 100 Montgomery St., San Ramon, CA
Admission: $25 general, $20 students
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Information: San Ramon Library
Tickets: Box Office: (925) 973-3343
Featuring: Jackie Ryan, vocals / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass / Leon Joyce, drums
November 11th, Sunday
Celebrating Detroit's Great Jazz Legacy: Detroit produced the largest number of influential jazz greats – Second Part Rare Jazz instrumental / Vocal Gems with Larry Vuckovich @ California Jazz Conservatory – The JAZZSCHOOL
While many America’s major jazz cities produced a number of important jazz musicians, the city of Detroit leads this list by bringing out the largest number of jazz greats. Just check out some of these masters: Hank Jones, Milt Jackson, Lucky Thompson, Wardell Gray, Yussef Lateef, Elvin Jones, Thad Jones, Donald Byrd, Terry Gibbs, Terry Pollard, Tommy Flanagan, Barry Harris, Paul Chambers, Pepper Adams, Joe Henderson, Sir Roland Hanna, Doug Watkins, Kenny Burrell, Charles McPherson, Sonny Red, Marcus Belgrave, Ron Carter, Alice McLeod (Coltrane), Frank Gant, Betty Carter, Art Mardigan, Curtis Fuller, Fred Mergy, Louis Hayes, Billy Mitchell, Donald Walden, Sheila Jordan, Paul Keller, Chuck McPherson, Al Obidinski and there are more. Pianist Larry Vuckovich will showcase the music of these greats, noting their major stylistic influences which they contributed to jazz.… In the second part of this workshop, Larry Vuckovich will introduce the attendees to some more of rarely heard jazz vocal/instrumental gems – recordings that are obscure these days and need to be heard, due to the mark that they left on the jazz scene. Besides the musicians who attend these sessions, one does not have to be a musician to enjoy and learn some of this great history. A lot of past non-musician attendees have left these workshops inspired, leaving on a high note, having learned what they previously did not know. This is a premier presentation of this great Detroit theme – don't miss it!
Venue: California Jazz Conservatory 2087 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA
Admission: Advance $35 - Day of Workshop $45
Time: 12:00 PM (Noon) – 3:00 PM
Information: (510) 845-5373
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
November 3rd, Saturday
Fred Adler Presents: Jazz in the Autumn – Art of the Ballad @ Gualala Arts Center
Besides the powerful lyricism and the beauty that the ballads offer, the ballad format lends itself to be done in various interesting ways, such as being played in a bossa nova tempo, Latin boleros, 3/4 waltz time, slow – bluesy feel, walking 4/4 ballad playing, etc.… In this manner. This beautiful music does not have to be only on the too mellow side, but this format can also bring energy, along with beauty. For the people, especially in North Bay and Mendocino County, this is a special opportunity to hear a unique jazz presentation. The excellent multi-reed saxophonist Charlie McCarthy, and the seasoned bassist, Doug Miller, and myself look forward to playing some beautiful selections – some of them with the autumn titles.
Venue: Gualala Arts 46501 Old State Highway, Gualala, CA 95445
Admission: $25 advance, $5 more day of
Time: 6:30 PM
Tickets: Brown Paper Tickets or call them at 1-800-838-3006.
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Charlie McCarthy, multi-reeds / Doug Miller, bass
October 26th, Friday
A Listening Session Concert with Storytelling – Commentary of Rare Jazz Gems: Jazz from USA & the World @ Oakmont's The Berger Center
Pianist Larry Vuckovich, having played throughout the years with so many jazz greats, has acquired an extensive repertoire and knowledge of many various jazz gems – the best America has to offer musically. He will share all of this exciting information and give examples of great recorded Latin, Brazilian and American jazz gems. Here is a comment from a lady listener at one of my recent sessions: "Wow - I'm still spellbound by your presentation of the most beautiful Latin music. What a feast to the ears; it gave me such a spiritual lift. Also, I found the latter part of your presentation very interesting and educational, especially Sir Roland Hanna's interpretation of 'Fascinating Rhythm' - what a gem. Thanks again for a memorable musical experience." For the jazz listeners, especially in the North Bay, this is a good opportunity to hear some music that you never heard before. Don't miss this special listening experience. These sessions always leave the audience uplifted!
Venue: Berger Center 6575 Oakmont Drive, Santa Rosa, CA
Admission: $20 at the door
Time: 7:00 PM
Information: larryvuckovich@usa.net or call 707-537-7720
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich
October 21st, Sunday Afternoon
Eric Golub and Larry Vuckovich Duo – A Diverse Musical Journey with a Balkan Touch @ Community Church in Mill Valley
This is an intimate duet format displaying close musical chemistry between violinist Eric Golub and Larry Vuckovich. They go back to 1980 recording on Larry’s landmark, pioneering album, Blue Balkan featuring the great Bobby Hutcherson. They will perform a number of Balkan Ethnic, Gypsy-Roma selections plus jazz classics, rare standards, South American boleros, Brazilian, blues and more. Refreshments are also offered. Don’t miss this!
Venue: Community Church 8 Olive St. (corner of Throckmorton) in Mill Valley, CA 94941
Admission: $20
Time: 4:00 PM
Information: (415) 388-5540
Tickets: Brown Paper Tickets
Featuring: Eric Golub, violin, Viola/ Larry Vuckovich, piano
October 20th, Saturday afternoon
Dynamic vocalist Kim Nalley with Larry Vuckovich trio, plus Barry Finnerty on guitar. @ Tucker Farm Center in Calistoga
Kim Nalley is one of the most dynamic vocalists on the jazz scene today. She was awarded “ Most Influential African American in the Bay Area 2005”, and is already called “Legendary and a San Francisco institution.” Kim has earned a strong international reputation including performances in Moscow, Switzerland and at the prestigious Lincoln Center in New York. She will present a diverse program of great jazz standards, authentic blues singing. Kim has strong roots in swinging jazz. Guitarist Barry Finnerty, has performed with Miles Davis, is also featured along with Jeff Chambers, Kent Bryson and Larry Vuckovich. Food & refreshments available.
Venue: Trucker Farm Center 1201 Tucker Summit Dr., Calistoga, CA 94515
Admission: $25
Time: Doors open 2 PM; Concert 3pm-5pm
Information: Brown Paper Tickets
Tickets: Brown Paper Tickets
Featuring: Kim Nalley, vocals/ Barry Finnerty, guitar / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass / Kent Bryson,
October 14th, Sunday
Larry Vuckovich in Solo Concert with Commentary – A Fresh New Program @ Wunderman House, Mountain View
An afternoon of an interesting diverse program of American Standard Classics (Gershwin, Ellington, Porter), Jazz styles of various eras, World Music – Balkan/Gypsy – Roma, Latin/Brazilian/Tango Jazz & Classical Music influences. Pianist Larry Vuckovich presented a wide-ranging program on his previous concert in April that included some insights into Great American composers: Victor Young and Harry Warren. This time he is doing a different, fresh program on other composers, plus will include in his presentation a number of interesting jazz selections. He will give some of their interesting history – not typically known. Larry Vuckovich came to San Francisco in 1951 as a teenager from Montenegro – former Yugoslavia. He was fortunate to experience the heyday of jazz of which the '50s decade had some of the richest and most diverse developments happening. He heard such great big bands as Harry James, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Woody Herman as well as small groups as Miles Davis, MJQ, Bill Evans, Red Garland, Sonny Rollins, just to name a few. He brings to the solo piano format all the impressions he absorbed from that period and more which developed later throughout his performances with the masters Mel Torme, Jon Hendricks, Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Bobby Hutcherson, Charlie Haden, Charles McPherson, Tom Harrell & more. He was fortunate to study classical piano at SF State with the noted Russian classical master pianist Vladimir Brenner. Larry Vuckovich is recognized for his piano touch where he incorporates some European classical themes fused with jazz. Larry is also recognized as a pioneer in the U.S. for combining the Balkan Folk influences with Jazz which is found on his landmark recording "Blue Balkan" featuring Bobby Hutcherson. We hope you will join us for a unique solo piano presentation.
Venue: Wunderman House, 655 Eunice Ave., Mountain View, CA
Admission: $25
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Information: for tickets call 707.299.9964
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, solo piano
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October 6th, Saturday
Duet Intimacy/Improvisational Dialogue, featuring the magnificent Kai Lyons, guitar @ Forest Hill Concerts
Young guitarist, Kai Lyons, is an important and an exciting addition to the Bay Area jazz scene. He is truly one of the finest guitarists to appear on the scene in a long time. He and Larry Vuckovich, will present originals, plus jazz standards, Latin, Brazilian and some with swinging contemporary flavor. Kai Lyons at the young age of 23, has an amazing history. He has received scholarships at the major East Coast schools and is also well versed in world music. This summer, he spent a month in Ghana at a world music convention. He just returned from a two week trip in Cuba where he studied their special Latin music culture. Larry Vuckovich has performed with top musicians of various influences. He records on his Tetrachord Music label, which has produced top charting CDs. Larry, who was born in Montenegro, pioneered world music jazz fusion. He continues to tour nationally and internationally, including an appearance with his Jazz-Latin quartet at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club.
Venue: Forest Hill Concerts 250 Laguna Honda Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94116
Admission: $20 Suggested Donation
Time: 7:30 PM
Information: (415) 890-4342 Forest Hill Concerts offers refreshments and is a short walk from Forest Hill MUNI station • Free parking!
Featuring: Kai Lyons, guitar Larry Vuckovich, piano
September 29th Saturday
Duet Intimacy & Improvisational Dialogue @" Bird & Beckett " in San Francisco. Jeff Chambers, one of the most versatile and acclaimed bassists, joins Larry Vuckovich in an duo format. Larry and Jeff have an association, going back to 30 years of performing together. They have a close musical rapport playing a variety of styles, from swinging bebop, contemporary jazz, Brazilian/Latin, bluesy Boogaloo funky material, Balkan and in other world music & more. This is a wonderful concert setting with excellent acoustics where a listener can experience jazz improvisation close up.
Venue: Bird & Becket 653 Chenery St., San Francisco, CA 94131
Admission: $20 at the door
Time: 7:30 PM
Information: (415) 586-3733
Tickets: Bird & Becket
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano/ Jeff Chambers, bass
For the Listeners/Jazz Lovers Convenience: As it happens- these two Duo Concerts are on both sides of the Bay: One in SF, the other one in El Cerrito.
September 16th, Saturday
Duet Intimacy & Improvisational Dialogue @ "Live from my Living Room Series" in El Cerrito. Jeff Chambers, one of the most versatile and acclaimed bassists, joins Larry Vuckovich in an duo format.
Larry and Jeff have an association, going back to 30 years of performing together. They have a close musical rapport playing a variety of styles, from swinging bebop, contemporary jazz, Brazilian/Latin, bluesy Boogaloo funky material, Balkan and in other world music & more. This is an attractive home concert setting with excellent acoustics where a listener can experience jazz improvisation close up.
Venue: https://livefrommylivingroom.net/ El Cerrito, CA
Admission: $20 Donation
Time: 4:00 PM Sunday afternoon
Information: Brown Paper Tickets
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass
September 9th, Sunday afternoon
Violin Summit: Premier Presentation of Two Jazz Violin Masters, Mads Tolling & Eric Golub- Engaging in stimulating jazz dialogue, with the Larry Vuckovich Powerhouse Trio @ Piedmont Piano
Larry Vuckovich presents a premier jazz violin summit with the two-time Grammy winner, Mads Tolling, and Eric Golub, the veteran jazz violinist, who played so compatibly with the great Bobby Hutcherson on Larry Vuckovich’s landmark recording, Blue Balkan. Mads Tolling is a very versatile violinist, with strong roots in jazz history and also open to all the modern ideas of the new music. Mads and Larry Vuckovich have done numerous close chemistry duets and this will be the first time that Mads will meet Eric Golub. Eric has a long history, gaining expertise in the music from Asia, Middle East, North Africa, and also has strong footing in the jazz tradition, performing, bebop, violin. These two violinists will bring their mutual experiences together, and this promises to be a must-see concert, where the audience will hear, fresh stimulating improvisation of wide ranging jazz ideas. Propelled by Larry Vuckovich’s Powerhouse Trio of Jeff Chambers and Jason Lewis, the music will produce some fireworks. Don't miss this concert!
Venue: Piedmont Piano 18th and San Pablo, Oakland, CA
Admission: $20 Donation
Time: 4:00 PM
Tickets: TicketTailor.com (510)547-8188
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano /Mads Tolling, violin/Eric Golub, violin, viola / Jeff Chambers, bass / Jason Lewis, drums
August 22nd, Wednesday
Larry Vuckovich, Kai Lyons & Sanna Craig in a Benefit Performance: One Artist Helping Another @ St. Seraphim Cathedral, Santa Rosa, CA.
An Evening of Jazz and Art: A jazz concert to help the Petaluma homeless artist Michael Koerber & wife Angela
Pianist Larry Vuckovich, along with a phenomenal young guitarist, Kai Lyons and Sanna Craig, are happy to do a jazz concert in Santa Rosa to help the homeless couple: Michael Koerber & wife Angela. The music program will include a wide variety of exciting selections. Michael Koerrber will have art for sale that evening as well. Please pass on this info to your friends. Also, jazz, is now seldom heard in Santa Rosa and this is a very good opportunity for people from that area to hear some creative jazz.
Venue: St. Seraphim Cathedral- 90 MountainView Ave. Santa Rosa, 95407
Admission: $30 at the door
Time: 7 PM
Information: (415) 586-3733
Tickets: jazzart.eventbrite.com
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano/Kai Lyons, guitar/Sanna Craig, vocals/percussion
August 19th, Sunday afternoon
Larry Vuckovich's Storytelling/Commentary/ Listening Session Presentation @ Bird & Beckett Books, San Francisco, CA.
Exciting Jazz Gems and Various Other Aspects of this Art Form: Recorded and Video performances by master jazz musicians from USA, Europe, Japan & World – Listening Session- Just like being at a Concert
Pianist Larry Vuckovich, having played throughout the years with so many jazz greats, has acquired an extensive repertoire of various jazz gems, including many interesting stories about the great musicians –the best America has to offer musically. He has a vast knowledge of American jazz recorded history which includes both instrumental & vocal masterpieces. In this storytelling/commentary presentation at Bird & Beckett Books, he will cover the gems of American jazz as well as some great jazz music from Europe, Japan & World.. Don’t miss this special program that shows the power of American jazz throughout the world. You will hear some inspired recordings plus videos leaving you in an uplifted mood and taking you on a musical journey.
Venue: Bird & Beckett Books and Records 653 Chenery St., San Francisco, CA 94131
Admission: $10 at the door, $5 students
Time: 2-4 PM
Information: (415) 586-3733
Tickets: Bird & Beckett Books and Records
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, commentary/storytelling
August 5th, Sunday [SOLD OUT]
Larry Vuckovich Jazz/Latin Quartet featuring the Puerto Rican Master Percussionist Hector Lugo @ Portola Vineyards Summer Jazz
Jazz pianist Larry Vuckovich is recognized as one of the most versatile on the scene today. His Beyond Category wide-ranging repertoire includes swinging bebop, Afro-Cuban Salsa, Brazilian, ethnic world jazz music including sounds of the Balkans, North Africa, Middle East, Russia, plus funky, bluesy, boogaloo selections, flamenco & tango jazz & more. Besides having performed with such greats as Dexter Gordon, Jon Hendricks, Tom Harrell, Bobby Hutcherson, Charlie Haden, he has also played with some renowned Latin percussionists like Jose Mangual, Pete Escovedo, Frankie Malabe, John Santos & Hector Lugo. Hector is featured on Larry’s two acclaimed CDs, Street Scene & High Wall: Real Life Film Noir, which have the same instrumentation as in today’s concert. Don’t miss this stimulating program of swinging jazz, hot Latin rhythms, beautiful boleros & a touch of jazz sounds of the Middle East.
Venue: Portola Vineyards, 850 Los Trancos Rd, Portola Valley, CA 94028
Admission: Advance Adults $24, Students $12
Time: 6PM-7:30 PM
Tickets: Eventbrite
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Hector Lugo, percussion / Jeff Chambers, bass /Jason Lewis, drums
July 21st, Saturday 7:30 pm - 10 pm
Larry Vuckovich's Powerhouse – Beyond Category Jazz Trio Featuring Jeff Chambers and Jason Lewis @ Café Pink House in Saratoga, CA.
Veteran, internationally acclaimed pianist Larry Vuckovich, who is in his 82nd year, brings his swinging, Powerhouse – Beyond Category Jazz Trio combined of three different generations to Café Pink House. This trio combination has been performing regularly a number of events this year, creating strong chemistry, which only these seasoned veterans can produce. Together this Beyond Category trio will take you on a musical journey and express their collective experiences and present a night of swinging jazz, including bebop contemporary jazz, bluesy/funky sounds, Latin/Brazilian, Balkan Ethnic and other world music. Bassist Jeff Chambers has performed with Bobby Hutcherson, Freddy Hubbard and Ahmad Jamal. Drummer Jason Lewis has performed with James Moody, Taylor Eigsti, Gary Burton. Pianist Larry Vuckovich has worked with such masters as Philly Joe Jones, Dexter Gordon, Tom Harrell, Bobby Hutcherson, Charlie Haden, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, just to name a few. Don't miss this special performance.
Venue: Café Pink House 14577 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070
Admission: $18 advance, $21 at the door
Time: 7:30 – 10 PM
Information: (408) 647-2273
Tickets: Café Pink House
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass / Jason Lewis, drums
July 15th, Sunday afternoon
Classic Jazz Piano/Guitar/Bass Trio format: Hits from Nat King Cole, Oscar Peterson, Vince Guaraldi, Ahmad Jamaal , Jim Hall and Wynton Kelly trios @ Piedmont Piano
Larry Vuckovich presents an exciting jazz historic trio format. Before the modern jazz piano trios of piano/bass/drums such as Bud Powell, Oscar Peterson and Hank Jones trio formats, the original jazz piano trio included the combination piano/guitar/bass. Nat King Cole popularized this format. Art Tatum also at times played in this combination. Vince Guaraldi's first recordings were also in this format. One of Jim Hall's favorite recordings was done with Carl Perkins on piano and Red Mitchell on bass. Ahmad Jamal had a very successful trio combination with the guitar, and a hard swinging pianist Wynton Kelly recorded in this combination with Kenny Burrell. Larry Vuckovich is excited to bring this swinging jazz trio concept to Piedmont Piano featuring the outstanding Bay Area veteran Jeff Chambers on bass, and the young, new discovery on the guitar, Kai Lyons. Don't miss this special concert!
Venue: Piedmont Piano 18th and San Pablo, Oakland, CA
Admission: $20 Donation
Time: 4:00 PM
Tickets: TicketTailor.com (510) 547-8188
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano /Kai Lyons, guitar / Jeff Chambers, bass
July 8th, Sunday
Larry Vuckovich Jazz/Latin Quartet with special guest: Legendary Percussionist Big Black
Big Black and Larry Vuckovich have recently reunited after 50 years, originally having performed with jazz master vocalist, Jon Hendricks at the Trident in Sausalito and at the Orange County Jazz Festival. Legendary percussionist Big Black has an amazing history having worked long periods with Dizzy Gillespie, Randy Weston and Freddie Hubbard. When Mohammed Ali fought in Zaire, he brought Big Black with him to perform and raise his spirits.
For this performance the band also includes Philly-born and raised, East Coast styled, hard swinging tenor saxophonist Rob Roth, who also brings out beauty and sensitivity in his playing. The magnificent Jeff Chambers is on bass, along with the top notch drummer, Jason Lewis. Jeff and Jason have a long association and are an excellent rhythm team. The music will include hard-swinging bebop, Latin and World music, sounds of the Balkans and Africa, plus funky boogaloo selections and beautiful romantic boleros. Don’t miss this special performance featuring two octogenarians who are at the top of their game and playing with high energy!
Venue: The Bach 311 Mirada Road Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Admission: Advance Adults $45/$35, Students $25; at the door Adults $50, Students $30
Time: 4:30-7:30 PM
Tickets: (650) 726-4143
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Big Black, percussion / Rob Roth, tenor / Jeff Chambers, bass /Jason Lewis, drums
June 27th, Wednesday
Larry Vuckovich's All-Star Bay Area Quintet performs: Miles Davis In Person: Friday & Saturday Nights at the Black Hawk @ Yoshi's Jack London Square
As a teenager, Larry Vuckovich heard Miles Davis numerous times at the Black Hawk. The first time it was with Miles' original quintet that included John Coltrane, Red Garland, Paul Chambers and Philly Joe Jones. In 1961 Miles brought another stellar quintet that featured Hank Mobley, Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers and Jimmy Cobb. The Black Hawk live recordings with this group has now attained legendary status. They represent the epitome of straight ahead post bop jazz style. Larry's Bay Area All-Star Quintet will re- create these exciting sounds and recall such selections as Bye Bye Blackbird, If I Were a Bell, All of You, Walkin', Oleo and more.
Venue:Yoshi's Jack London Square 510 Embarcadero West, Jack London Square, Oakland, CA
Admission: $21
Time: 8:00 PM
Tickets: Ticketfly
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Joel Behrman, trumpet / Rob Roth, tenor sax / Jeff Chambers, bass / Jason Lewis, drums
June 3rd, Sunday afternoon
Larry Vuckovich's Storytelling/Commentary/ Listening Session Concert, including Solo Piano Playing @ Café Pink House in Saratoga, CA.
Exciting Jazz Gems and Various Other Aspects of this Art Form: Recorded and Video performances by master jazz musicians from USA, Japan, Serbia & Montenegro – Listening Session- just like being at a Concert – Heard on the top quality sound system at the Café Pink House
Pianist Larry Vuckovich, having played throughout the years with so many jazz greats, has acquired an extensive repertoire of various jazz gems, including many interesting stories about the great musicians –the best America has to offer musically. He has a vast knowledge of American jazz recorded history which includes both instrumental & vocal masterpieces. In this storytelling/commentary presentation at Cafe Pink House, he will cover the gems of American jazz as well as some great jazz music from Japan plus from the former Yugoslavia: jazz played by Serbian and Montenegrin musicians. He will also demonstrate some selections on the piano. Don’t miss this special program that shows the power of American jazz throughout the world. You will hear some inspired recordings plus videos leaving you in an uplifted mood and taking you on a musical journey.
Venue: Café Pink House 14577 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070
Admission: $18 advance/$21 at the door
Time: 4-6 PM
Information: (408) 647-2273
Tickets: Café Pink House
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, commentary/solo piano session
May 20th, Sunday afternoon
Swinging Jazz/Blues Organ Concert: Wayne De La Cruz on Hammond B3, with Larry Vuckovich on Roland Organ; guest vocalist Kellie Fuller. @ Tucker Farm Center in Calistoga
For the first time in Calistoga you can hear some swinging standards organ style; bebop/blues classics, funky boogaloo & Latin/Brazilian selections all done with a soulful feel. Wayne De La Cruz has specialized in B3 jazz performing for a number of years. While playing in the style of Jimmy Smith & Richard “Groove” Holmes, he projects his own personal expression of that genre. During his tenure at the famous Jazz Workshop Monday night jams in SF, Larry Vuckovich performed on the B3 organs used by Jimmy Smith & Shirley Scott. Together Wayne & Larry will present a swinging afternoon of soulful organ style jazz. Guest vocalist Kellie Fuller will bring some additional flair to this performance. Room for dancing. Food & refreshments available.
Venue: Tucker Farm Center 1201 Tucker Summit Dr., Calistoga, CA 94515
Admission: $25
Time: Doors open 2 PM; Concert 4pm-6pm
Information: Brown Paper Tickets
Tickets: Brown Paper Tickets
Featuring: Wayne De La Cruz, Hammond B3 / Larry Vuckovich, Roland Organ / Kellie Fuller, vocals / Chris Pimentel, guitar / Kent Bryson, drums
May 12th, Saturday
Duet Intimacy/Improvisational Dialogue @ The Episcopal Church of the Incarnation in the Sunset
Featuring Eric Golub, violin & viola and Larry Vuckovich, piano, playing originals by Larry, including Blue Balkan selections, plus jazz standards/swinging jazz, Latin, Brazilian and other world music.
Eric Golub is an outstanding jazz violinist. As well as performing straight ahead/contemporary jazz, his specialty going back many years has been performing the music of the Balkans, Middle East and Asia. He is the original member of Larry's Blue Balkan landmark recording featuring the legendary Bobby Hutcherson. Eric has also performed with Gary Burton, Tom Harrell, Sadao Watanabe, Kronos Quartet andCharles McPherson. Larry Vuckovich has performed with top musicians of various influences. He records on his Tetrachord Music label, which has produced top charting CDs. Larry, who was born in Montenegro, pioneered world music jazz fusion. He continues to tour nationally and internationally, including an appearance with his Jazz-Latin quartet at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club
Venue: The Episcopal Church of the Incarnation, 1750 29th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
Admission: $20 General, $15 Students/Seniors
Time: 7:30 PM
Information: (415) 564-2324 http://sunsetarts.wordpress.com
Featuring: Eric Golub, violin & viola / Larry Vuckovich, piano
May 6th, Sunday
Larry Vuckovich in Solo Concert @ Maybeck Hall, Berkeley
An interesting diverse program of American Standard Classics (Gershwin, Ellington, Porter), Jazz styles of various eras, World Music – Balkan/Gypsy – Roma, Latin/Brazilian/Tango Jazz & Classical Music influences. Pianist Larry Vuckovich came to San Francisco in 1951 as a teenager from Montenegro – former Yugoslavia. He was fortunate to experience the heyday of jazz of which the '50s decade had some of the richest and most diverse developments happening. He heard such great big bands as Harry James, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Woody Herman as well as small groups as Miles Davis, MJQ, Bill Evans, Red Garland, Sonny Rollins, just to name a few. He brings to the solo piano format all the impressions he absorbed from that period and more which developed later throughout his performances with the masters Mel Torme, Jon Hendricks, Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Bobby Hutcherson, Charlie Haden, Charles McPherson, Tom Harrell & more. He was fortunate to study classical piano at SF State with the noted Russian classical master pianist Vladimir Brenner. Larry Vuckovich is recognized for his piano touch where he incorporates some European classical themes fused with jazz. Larry is also recognized as a pioneer in the U.S. for combining the Balkan Folk influences with Jazz which is found on his landmark recording "Blue Balkan" featuring Bobby Hutcherson. We hope you will join us for a unique solo piano presentation.
Venue: Maybeck Hall 1537 Euclid Ave., Berkeley, CA 94708
Admission: $25 general, $15 students. Online reservations required: Reserve Tickets
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Information: info@maybeckstudio.org
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, solo piano
April 22nd, Sunday
Origins of Latin Jazz - Cuban Melodic/Rhythmic Connection - Rare Jazz Instrument/Vocal Gems with Larry Vuckovich @ California Jazz Conservatory – The JAZZSCHOOL
Master jazz pianist and long-time veteran of the Bay Area jazz scene Larry Vuckovich returns to the CJC and presents the Origins of Latin Jazz melodies and rhythms. Cuba played a major role in both of these elements. La Habanera Rhythm pattern was used in the 19th century by the French composer Bizet. Further on combined with African rhythms and Cuban rhythmic and melodic elements, this music developed into a sophisticated jazz influential form. Larry Vuckovich will bring out the music of famous Cuban composers such as Ernesto Lecuona and Oswaldo Farres. He will also include and present the styles and developments of Cuban music which followed later. Hearing and experiencing the modern version of this music firsthand at the famed Black Hawk club in San Francisco by the great band that Cal Tjader had, left a strong impression. Cal Tjader's quintet was one of the top Latin bands in the country, having such personnel as Mongo Santamaria on congas, Willie Bobo on timbales/drums, Al McKibbon on bass and Vince Guaraldi on piano. In the second part of this workshop, rare instrumental and vocal seldom heard gems, that left an important mark in this art form, will be presented.
Venue: California Jazz Conservatory 2087 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA
Admission: Advance $35 - Day of Workshop $45
Time: 12:00 PM (Noon) – 3:00 PM
Information: (510) 845-5373
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
April 15th, Sunday
Larry Vuckovich in Solo Concert with commentary @ Wunderman House, Mountain View
An interesting diverse program of American Standard Classics (Gershwin, Ellington, Porter), Jazz styles of various eras, World Music – Balkan/Gypsy – Roma, Latin/Brazilian/Tango Jazz & Classical Music influences. Pianist Larry Vuckovich will present a diverse program that will also include some insights into Great American composers: Victor Young and Harry Warren. He will give some of their interesting history – not typically known. Larry Vuckovich came to San Francisco in 1951 as a teenager from Montenegro – former Yugoslavia. He was fortunate to experience the heyday of jazz of which the '50s decade had some of the richest and most diverse developments happening. He heard such great big bands as Harry James, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Woody Herman as well as small groups as Miles Davis, MJQ, Bill Evans, Red Garland, Sonny Rollins, just to name a few. He brings to the solo piano format all the impressions he absorbed from that period and more which developed later throughout his performances with the masters Mel Torme, Jon Hendricks, Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Bobby Hutcherson, Charlie Haden, Charles McPherson, Tom Harrell & more. He was fortunate to study classical piano at SF State with the noted Russian classical master pianist Vladimir Brenner. Larry Vuckovich is recognized for his piano touch where he incorporates some European classical themes fused with jazz. Larry is also recognized as a pioneer in the U.S. for combining the Balkan Folk influences with Jazz which is found on his landmark recording "Blue Balkan" featuring Bobby Hutcherson. We hope you will join us for a unique solo piano presentation.
Venue: Wunderman House, 655 Eunice Ave., Mountain View, CA
Admission: $25
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Information: for tickets call 707.299.9964
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, solo piano
March 17, Saturday
Larry Vuckovich's Vince Guaraldi Tribute Quintet presented by the Vallejo Jazz Society @ The Empress Theatre in Vallejo
Larry Vuckovich is honored to bring a tribute to his former teacher Vince Guaraldi to The Empress Theatre. After receiving enthusiastic receptions at both the Monterey and San Francisco Jazz Festivals, this quintet will perform Vince Guaraldi's true Jazz/Latin/funky side. That's the music he loved to play and felt closets to. Vince became famous for his Peanuts/Charlie Brown music including his Charlie Brown's Christmas TV specials. Larry, who was Vince's only student and was chosen by Vince to play in his two piano quintet Powder Keg, presents an authentic first-hand musical portrait of the Bay Area native and internationally acclaimed pianist.
Venue: Empress Theatre, 330 Virginia Street, Vallejo, CA 94590
Admission: $10 for Vallejo Jazz Society members; $20 General
Time: 6:00 PM
Tickets: empresstheatre.org 707-552-2400
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Massanari, guitar / John Santos, Latin percussion / Jeff Chambers, bass / Akira Tana, drums
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February 3rd, Saturday 7:30 pm - 10 pm
Larry Vuckovich's Three Generations in Jazz Trio Featuring Jeff Chambers and Jason Lewis @ Café Pink House in Saratoga, CA.
Veteran, internationally acclaimed pianist Larry Vuckovich, who is in his 82nd year, brings a swinging trio of three different generations to Café Pink House. Together this trio will combine their collective experiences and present a night of swinging jazz, including bebop contemporary jazz, bluesy/funky sounds, Latin/Brazilian, Balkan Ethnic and other world music. Bassist Jeff Chambers has performed with Bobby Hutcherson, Freddy Hubbard and Ahmad Jamal. Drummer Jason Lewis has performed with James Moody, Taylor Eigsti, Gary Burton. Pianist Larry Vuckovich has worked with such masters as Philly Joe Jones, Dexter Gordon, Tom Harrell, Bobby Hutcherson, Charlie Haden, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, just to name a few. Don't miss this special performance.
Venue: Café Pink House 14577 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070
Admission: $18 advance, $21 at the door
Time: 7:30 – 10 PM
Information: (408) 647-2273
Tickets: Café Pink House
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass / Jason Lewis, drums
Past Concerts/Events of 2017
December 27th, Wednesday [SOLD OUT]
Larry Vuckovich's All-Star Bay Area Sextet featuring the music of Post Bop/Hard Bop Era: Miles, Trane, Dexter, Horace, Joe Henderson, Lee Morgan & more @ Yoshi's Jack London Square
After a very successful performance in June of Miles Davis's music, Kind of Blue by Larry Vuckovich All-Star Bay Area sextet, Larry comes back to Yoshi’s continuing the music of Miles from the same era. This time he's bringing the very popular swinging and hard driving, timeless jazz of the Post Bop/Hard Bop era. Besides the music of Miles, the sextet will be performing compositions of John Coltrane, Horace Silver, Joe Henderson, Kenny Dorham, Dexter Gordon, Sonny Clark, Grant Green, Lee Morgan – the jazz greats of that era. This music is still with us and has never left its effect on the jazz scene. The original compositions of those greats are memorable and their ballads projected a lot of beauty. Don't miss this evening of soulful, finger snapping jazz that will stay with you for a long time!
Venue:Yoshi's Jack London Square 510 Embarcadero West, Jack London Square, Oakland, CA
Admission: $21
Time: 7:30 PM
Tickets: Ticketfly
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Andrew Speight, alto sax / Joel Behrman, trumpet / Steve Heckman, tenor sax / Jeff Chambers, bass / Akira Tana, drums
December 16th, Saturday
Duet intimacy/improvisational dialogue @ Forest Hill Concerts
Featuring Mads Tolling, violin and Larry Vuckovich, piano, playing originals by both Larry and Mads, plus jazz standards, Latin, Brazilian and some with swinging contemporary flavor. The duo returns due to popular demand.
Mads Tolling, a two time Grammy Award winner, is an internationally renowned violinist, violist and composer. His quartet has performed all over the world and his recordings have received rave reviews. The Copenhagen born artist is a force in the educational aspects of jazz and improvisation, and teaches at Berkeley's Jazzschool Conservatory. The program will include originals by both Larry and Mads, plus jazz standards, Latin, Brazilian and some with swinging contemporary flavor.
Larry Vuckovich has performed with top musicians of various influences. He records on his Tetrachord Music label, which has produced top charting CDs. Larry, who was born in Montenegro, pioneered world music jazz fusion. He continues to tour nationally and internationally, including an appearance with his Jazz-Latin quartet at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club.
Venue: Forest Hill Concerts 250 Laguna Honda Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94116
Admission: $20 Suggested Donation
Time: 7:30 PM
Information: (415) 890-4342 Forest Hill Concerts offers refreshments and is a short walk from Forest Hill MUNI station • Free parking!
Featuring: Mads Tolling, violin / Larry Vuckovich, piano
December 12th, Tuesday
Larry Vuckovich: Guest soloist with the City College big-band @ City College San Francisco 50 Phelan Ave.
Larry Vuckovich has had memorable experiences playing in small group combinations with such greats as Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Elvin Jones, Clark Terry, Mel Tormé, Jon Hendricks, just to name a few. Throughout the years he has also played with some of the best Bay Area big bands with featured stalwarts like Allen Smith, John Markham and Chuck Travis who were veterans of famous big bands. In Europe he played in a big band format in Vienna with Philly Joe Jones, Slide Hampton and Jimmy Woode. Larry also leads his own 18-piece All-Star Big Band on various occasions. He is really looking forward to returning to the big band format and playing with David Hardiman, Jr.’s City College Big Band!
Venue: Diego Rivera theater, Ocean campus 50 Phelan Ave., SF 94112
Admission: free
Time: 8-10 PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano /David Hardiman Junior, trumpet and conductor of the City College big-band/David Hardiman Senior MC, trumpet
December 10, Sunday afternoon
Larry Vuckovich Jazz/Latin Quartet with special guest: Legendary percussionist, Big Black @Blue Note, Napa, CA - NVJS presents this concert celebrating Larry Vuckovich’s 81st birthday month
Big Black and Larry have recently reunited after 50 years, originally having performed with jazz master vocalist, Jon Hendricks at the Trident in Sausalito and at the Orange County Jazz Festival. Legendary percussionist Big Black has an amazing history having worked long periods with Dizzy Gillespie, Randy Weston and Freddie Hubbard. When Mohammed Ali fought in Zaire, he brought Big Black with him to perform and raise his spirits.
For this performance the band also includes Philly-born and raised, East Coast styled, hard swinging tenor saxophonist Rob Roth, who also brings out beauty and sensitivity in his playing. The magnificent Jeff Chambers is on bass, along with the top notch drummer, Akira Tana. Jeff and Akira have a long association and are an excellent rhythm team. The music will include hard-swinging bebop, Latin and World music, sounds of the Balkans and Africa, plus funky boogaloo selections and beautiful romantic boleros. Don’t miss this special performance featuring two octogenarians who are at the top of game and playing with high energy!
Venue: Blue Note 1030 Main St., Napa, CA 94559 (Downstairs in Napa Opera House)
Admission: $25 NVJS Members / $45 Non Members
Time: 4:00PM (2 sets)
Information: For tickets, call 707-224-JAZZ
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Big Black, hand percussion/congas / Rob Roth, tenor sax / Jeff Chambers, bass / Akira Tana, drums
December 3rd, Sunday afternoon
Larry Vuckovich's 81st Birthday: Solo Piano, Duet Intimacy & Improvisational Dialogue @ Piedmont Piano/Sunday afternoon Jeff Chambers, one of the most versatile and acclaimed bassists on the international scene, joins Larry Vuckovich in an duo format. Larry will open with some solo piano selections, after which he will bring Jeff to the stage.
Larry and Jeff have an association, going back to almost 30 years of performing together. They have a close musical rapport performing a variety of styles, from swinging bebop, contemporary jazz, Brazilian/Latin, bluesy Boogaloo funky material, Balkan and in other world music & more. After a couple of solo piano selections or so, Larry will bring Jeff on stage for some creative and swinging musical dialogue. As always, we will bring special treats: assorted cheeses, hummus, olives, and wines, to express thanks to our jazz listeners.
We hope you will join us for this special event. Piedmont Piano always has a world class nine foot concert grand on stage- either a Fazioli, or a Yamaha.
Venue: Piedmont Piano New Oakland store 18th and San Pablo, Oakland, CA
Admission: $20 Donation
Time: 4:00 PM Sunday afternoon
Information: (510) 547-8188
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass
November 19th, Sunday
Modal & Impressionistic Jazz with Larry Vuckovich @ California Jazz Conservatory – The JAZZSCHOOL
Master jazz pianist and long-time veteran of the Bay Area jazz scene Larry Vuckovich returns to the CJC and presents an overview of the fresh Impressionist and modal concepts introduced to jazz starting in the 1950s by Miles Davis, Bill Evans and Gil Evans. The compositions featured on Miles Davis’s groundbreaking 1959 release Kind of Blue will be highlighted in addition to examples recorded by Bill Evans and Gil Evans. Larry will also present selections from his pioneering Blue Balkan recording, one of the first recordings to fuse ethnic folk music from the Balkans with jazz. This 1980 recording featuring the great vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson drew on modal concepts and incorporated influences from the Middle East, drawing on Turkish, Arabic, and other exotic sounds from the region. This presentation will be of interest to both musicians and non-musicians. Jazz lovers who do not play an instrument will be able to appreciate this presentation by getting closer to this music. Also, both instrumentalist and vocalist are invited to participate and do a selection with Larry in a Modal & Impressionistic style
Larry Vuckovich gained first-hand knowledge from performances or recordings with many of the jazz greats including Dexter Gordon, Charles McPherson, Charlie Haden, Tom Harrell, Bobby Hutcherson, Tony Bennett, Joe Williams, Jon Hendricks, Bobby McFerrin, Billy Higgins, Philly Joe Jones and Elvin Jones. Larry has been associated with several piano icons such as Bud Powell, Red Garland, Bill Evans, Barry Harris, Tommy Flanagan, McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea. He was the only student of Vince Guaraldi.
Venue: California Jazz Conservatory 2087 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA
Admission: Advance $30 - Day of Workshop $45
Time: 12:00 PM (Noon) – 3:00 PM
Information: (510) 845-5373
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
October 21st, Saturday
All-Star Latin/Jazz Quartet @ Forest Hill Concerts
The All-Star Latin/Jazz Quartet is comprised of John Santos, Larry Vuckovich, Jeff Chambers plus the multilingual vocalist VALERIANA QUEVEDO. Collectively these Jazz/Latin veterans have played with the likes of Cal Tjader, Tito Puente, Pete Escovedo, Bobby Hutcherson, McCoy Tyner, Paquito D'Rivera, Jose Mangual, and more. One of their specialties is transforming the timeless, beautiful melodies from the Great American Songbook to jazz rhythms and flavors including boleros, cha-chas, mambos, and sambas. The sound of this quartet is unique – you're in for an exciting experience! . . . Soulful vocalist/percussionist/dancer Valeriana Quevedo sings in Spanish, Latin classics as well as the American rare standards in English.
Venue: Forest Hill Concerts 250 Laguna Honda Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94116
Admission: $20 at the door.
Time: 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Tickets: (415) 890-4342 Forest Hill Concerts offers refreshments and is a short walk from Forest Hill MUNI station • Free parking!
Featuring: Valeriana Quevedo, vocals/ Larry Vuckovich, piano / Hector Lugo, Latin percussion / Ken Okada, bass
October 15th, Sunday Afternoon
Jackie Ryan and Larry Vuckovich Duo @ Community Church in Mill Valley
This is an intimate duet format displaying close musical chemistry between the wonderful voice of internationally acclaimed Jackie Ryan and seasoned, creative accompaniment by Larry Vuckovich, who has accompanied such vocalists as Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Irene Kral, Joe Williams, Tony Bennett, Anita O’Day, Bobby McFerrin and many more. Ms. Ryan has been called one of the “outstanding jazz vocalists of her generation and, quite possibly of all time.” (Christopher Louden of JazzTimes). Andrew Gilbert, a jazz critic for DownBeat Magazine described her as: “Extravagantly gifted! Astonishing range both emotionally and stylistically. A true jazz original.”
The rapport between Jackie and Larry covers various areas of jazz styles and various tempos. The music has richness and depth, featuring jazz classics, rare standards, South American boleros, Brazilian, blues and more. Don’t miss this!
Venue: Community Church 8 Olive St. (corner of Throckmorton) in Mill Valley, CA 94941
Admission: $25
Time: 4:00 PM
Information: (415) 388-5540
Tickets: Brown Paper Tickets
Featuring: Jackie Ryan, vocals / Larry Vuckovich, piano
October 14th, Saturday
Adam Shulman and Larry Vuckovich Duo @ Immanuel Lutheran Church in Los Altos
This is a refreshing and seldom heard format in which Larry has had some memorable experiences. He played with a successful two piano quartet Powder Keg with Vince Guaraldi and with other noted pianists like Lou Levy, Buddy Montgomery and Hod O’Brien. This evening’s piano duo will feature the young acclaimed Bay Area pianist, Adam Shulman, with whom Larry has excellent chemistry. Adam leads his own groups and plays with a plethora of Bay Area top musicians like Marcus Shelby, Anton Schwartz and Patrick Wolff as well as internationally known artists. As a student at UC Santa Cruz, he studied with the great pianist Smith Dobson and the trumpeter/arranger Ray Brown. He received his degree in classical performance under the tutelage of the Russian pianist Maria Ezerova. Larry, who was born in Montenegro, continues to tour nationally and internationally, including an appearance with his Jazz-Latin quartet at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola. Larry also performs at major Bay Area venues such as Yoshi’s, SFJazz Center, Monterey Jazz Festival and Bach Dancing and Dynamite.
Venue: Immanuel Lutheran Church 1715 Grant Road, Los Altos, CA 94024
Admission: $20 Donation
Time: 7:30 PM
Information: (650) 987-4906
Featuring: Adam Shulman, piano / Larry Vuckovich, piano
October 1, Sunday afternoon
La Orquesta El Vucko @ Tucker Farm Center, Calistoga
Larry Vuckovich returns to Tucker Farm Center by popular demand bringing La Orquesta El Vucko a unique Latin band offering a wide-ranging repertoire of Afro-Cuban salsa, South America classics, Mexican boleros, plus jazz classics by Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk & Duke Ellington, all played in Latin rhythms. Another feature which stands out in today’s jazz scene is the Great American Songbook of rare standards played in Latin style as well as World Music including Balkan, Russian, Gypsy-Roma with a Latin touch. Soulful vocalist/percussionist/dancer Valeriana Quevedo sings both in Spanish the Latin classics, as well as the American rare standards in English. Congurero/bonguero Hector Lugo, in addition, brings his romantic vocal sound. Dynamic master timbalero Louis Romero adds his authentic rhythmic touch along with veteran bassist Jeff Chambers who rounds out the group. These stimulating Latin rhythms are perfectly suited for dancing, besides listening. There will be space available for dancing.
Venue: Tucker Farm Center 1201 Tucker Road, Calistoga, CA 94515
Admission: $20 advance/$25 at the door
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Information: Brown Paper Tickets
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Valeriana Quevedo, vocals / Louis Romero, percussion / Hector Lugo, congas, vocals / Mike Hallesy, bass
September 24, Sunday afternoon
Larry Vuckovich's Vince Guaraldi Tribute Quintet @ Lucy Mercer’s Throckmorton Theatre, Mill Valley – Vince's home town for the last 10 years of his life
Larry Vuckovich is honored to bring a tribute to his former teacher Vince Guaraldi to the Throckmorton Theatre. After receiving enthusiastic receptions at both the Monterey and San Francisco Jazz Festivals, this quintet will perform Vince Guaraldi’s true Jazz/Latin/funky side. That’s the music he loved to play and felt closets to. Vince became famous for his Peanuts/Charlie Brown music including his Charlie Brown’s Christmas TV specials. Larry, who was Vince’s only student and was chosen by Vince to play in his two piano quintet Powder Keg, presents an authentic first-hand musical portrait of the Bay Area native and internationally acclaimed pianist. Mill Valley, a place that Vince always loved, was his last hometown after moving from San Francisco. Vince lived there for over 10 years. This tribute to him is a first for Mill Valley and it should be a very festive event. We are honored to have Dia Guaraldi, Vince’s daughter, as our special guest. Also, Noah Griffin will be the MC and will sing Vince’s holiday classic, Christmas Time Is Here.
Venue: Throckmorton Theatre 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941
Admission: $20 in advance; $25 at the door; $15 more gives a special seat
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Tickets: http://throckmortontheatre.org/
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Massanari, guitar / John Santos, Latin percussion / Jeff Chambers, bass / Akira Tana, drums / Noah Griffin, vocals & MC
September 8th, Friday
Crosswinds: Global Jazz Journey (formerly Blue Balkan) @ Officer's Club – Presidio Friday Series Concerts in San Francisco presented by SF Friends of Chamber Music
Officer’s Club is a newly renovated 300 seat concert venue with a beautiful view of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay.
Formerly the Blue Balkan Ensemble, this new revived group features the original Blue Balkan master violinist, Eric Golub. For this evening’s performance, the outstanding Bay Area multi-reed specialist Charlie McCarthy will join the ensemble and perform on flute, soprano and tenor. Rami Ziadeh, born in Kuwait, is an authentic interpreter of the Middle Eastern percussion, who also plays Latin jazz. The seasoned, master bassist Jeff Chambers and his rhythm partner, the swinging, young drummer Jimmy Gallagher, create a stimulating rhythm team. Larry Vuckovich has revived the original Blue Balkan ensemble expanding the repertoire into an even more diverse global approach. Besides the Balkan ethnic, Middle Eastern repertoire, the ensemble includes the global elements of North Africa, Russia, South American boleros, Cubans salsa, tango jazz, jazz funk and swinging American classics of Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane – contemporary - on the edge jazz.
Venue: Presidio Officers' Club 50 Moraga Avenue San Francisco, CA 94129
Time: 7:00 pm- 8:30 pm; Doors open 6:30 PM
Information: Eventbrite
Tickets: Free Admission
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Eric Golub, violin /Charlie McCarthy, multi-reeds/ Rami Ziadeh, dumbek-Middle Eastern percussion/ Jeff Chambers, bass /Jimmy Gallagher, drums
September 1st, Friday 7:30 pm- 10 pm
Larry Vuckovich's Three Generations in Jazz Trio Featuring Michael Zisman and Jimmy Gallagher @ Café Pink House in Saratoga, CA.
Veteran, internationally acclaimed pianist Larry Vuckovich, who is in his 81st year, brings a swinging trio of three different generations to Café Pink House. Together this trio will combine their collective experiences and present a night of swinging jazz, including bebop contemporary jazz, bluesy/funky sounds, Latin/Brazilian, Balkan Ethnic and other world music. Bassist Mike Zisman who is 50, and the youngest member, the drummer Jimmy Gallagher in his mid-30's. Mike Zisman has spent 20 years on the New York Jazz scene performing with the greats such as George Coleman, Phil Woods, Harold Mayburn & more. Jimmy Gallagher has been performing concerts with acclaimed musicians as Andrew Speight, Noel Jewkes, Jeff Chambers, and also performs and studies regularly in New York with a number of jazz legends. Pianist Larry Vuckovich has worked with such masters as Philly Joe Jones, Dexter Gordon, Tom Harrell, Bobby Hutcherson, Charlie Haden, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, just to name a few. Don't miss this special performance.
Venue: Café Pink House 14577 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070
Admission: $18 advance, $21 at the door
Time: 7:30 – 10 PM
Information: (408) 647-2273
Tickets: Café Pink House
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Mike Zisman, bass / Jimmy Gallagher, drums
August 20th, Sunday Afternoon
Celia Malheiros with Larry Vuckovich Trio @ Immanuel Lutheran Church in Los Altos
Celia Malheiros' music is unique. A native of Rio, a prolific composer, songwriter, guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, and impressive singer, Celia is self-taught, eclectic, and rooted in the myriad of folkloric sounds of her native Brazil and equally immersed in the universality of her adopted country – American jazz. With her own band she has performed throughout the U.S. at venues including the Monterey and San Francisco jazz festivals. She has toured Europe, the U.S., South America, and Asia as a solo artist as well as with her band, tRIO. She has received commissions from Wheaton College Choir and Akat Dance Company. Celia gives lectures, clinics and masters classes worldwide. Larry Vuckovich has produced top charting CDs, toured Europe, as well as performing at New York's Lincoln Center Dizzy's Club Coca Cola and the major jazz festivals on the West Coast. Jeff Chambers will hold down the bass line with his well known and beloved groove.
Venue: Immanuel Lutheran Church – 1715 Grant Road, Los Altos, CA 94024
Admission: $20 Donation
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Information: (650) 987-4906
Featuring: Celia Malheiros, vocals, multi-instruments / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass
August 12, Saturday
La Orquesta El Vucko @ Oakmont's The Berger Center
Larry Vuckovich's La Orquesta El Vucko, a non–typical Latin band with a twist, offers a wide ranging repertoire that goes beyond salsa. It includes Mexican classic boleros, South American favorites, Great American Standards played in Latin tempos, bebop classics with a Latin feel, Brazilian selections, World Music including Balkan Salsa, bluesy funky Boogaloo hits & more
Larry Vuckovich had the good fortune to perform with the greatest Latin jazz percussionists and musicians in history. They include José Mangual (who played and recorded with Charlie Parker and Erroll Garner), Cal Tjader, Vince Guaraldi, Frankie Malabe, Pete Escovedo, Benny Velarde, Louis Romero, John Santos, Hector Lugo – to name a few. During the 50s Larry hung out at the famed Black Hawk club, listening to the Cal Tjader Quintet that had one of the greatest Latin rhythm sections of all time, which included Mongo Santamaria, Willie Bobo, Al McKibbon and Vince Guaraldi on piano. Hearing this exciting quintet in person regularly and absorbing the feel for Latin music, Larry became Vince's only student learning from him, not only jazz elements, but the feeling and the concept for playing Latin jazz piano. Larry Vuckovich brings all of his varied experiences in forming La Orquesta El Vucko and making it a unique sounding Latin band. Soulful vocalist Valeriano Quevedo will sing some romantic Mexican boleros as well as standard classics in Latin rhythms. Master percussionist Louis Romero will add that special spark which will be enhanced by the excellent conguero/bonguero Hector Lugo, Noel Jewkes on flute and Mike Hallesy on bass.
Venue: Berger Center 6575 Oakmont Drive, Santa Rosa, CA
Admission: $20 at the door
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Information: larryvuckovich@usa.net
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Valeriana Quevedo, vocals / Louis Romero, percussion / Hector Lugo, congas, vocals / Noel Jewkes, flute / Mike Hallesy, bass
August 8th, Tuesday
Music From Rio Comes To The Seahorse – Celia Malheiros with Larry Vuckovich, Noel Jewkes, Vince Lateano, and Mike Hallesy @ The Seahorse in Sausalito Celia Malheiros' music is unique. A native of Rio, a prolific composer, songwriter, guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, and impressive singer, Celia is self-taught, eclectic, and rooted in the myriad of folkloric sounds of her native Brazil and equally immersed in the universality of her adopted country – American jazz. With her own band she has performed throughout the U.S. at venues including the Monterey and San Francisco jazz festivals. She has toured Europe, the U.S., South America, and Asia as a solo artist as well as with her band, tRIO. She has received commissions from Wheaton College Choir and Akat Dance Company. Celia gives lectures, clinics and masters classes worldwide. Larry Vuckovich has produced top charting CDs, toured Europe, as well as performing at New York's Lincoln Center Dizzy's Club Coca Cola and the major jazz festivals on the West Coast. Noel Jewkes is known as the premier saxophonist in the Bay Area, Vince Lateano is one of the most in-demand drummer around, and Mike Hallesy's swinging bass rounds out the band. The Seahorse has an excellent menu of Italian specialties.
Venue: http: The Seahorse 305 Harbor Dr., Sausalito, CA 94965
Admission: No cover charge!
Time: 7:00 - 10:00 PM
Information: (415) 331-2899
Featuring: Celia Malheiros, vocals & multi-instruments / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Noel Jewkes, multi-reeds / Vince Lateano, drums / Mike Hallesy, bass
August 6th, Sunday
THE ART OF THE BALLAD with Larry Vuckovich @ California Jazz Conservatory – The JAZZSCHOOL
Master jazz pianist and long-time veteran of the Bay Area jazz scene Larry Vuckovich returns to the CJC to share important influential jazz elements The Art of the Ballad concept will be exemplified, playing ballads in different formats, such as in 3/4 rhythm, in Bolero and bossa tempos as well as in groovy 4/4 walking style feel. Bebop style ballad playing will be exemplified as well, showing that special bebop phrasing with sophisticated syncopation and variation in dynamics. Rubato interpretation of the ballad will be emphasized as well. The workshop will include hands-on participation with pianists in attendance.
The importance of lyricism and melodic beauty in jazz will be showcased and will be demonstrated at the piano by Larry Vuckovich, who will also cite and play examples of the great ballad interpreters such as Lester Young, Ben Webster, Stan Getz, Brew Moore, Bill Evans, Tommy Flanagan, Barry Harris, and other greats. Also on the menu, the substitute changes in classic standards — the re-harmonization of the great tunes will be shown where the original message of the composition stays intact, without losing the beauty of the composition. Special voicings of jazz harmony and piano touch will be shown. Ballads offer such a wide range of moods, tempos, flavors, thus creating a variety of stylistic and creative interpretations. Jazz lovers who do not play an instrument will be able to appreciate this presentation by getting closer to this music.
Larry Vuckovich gained first-hand knowledge from performances or recordings with many of the jazz greats including Dexter Gordon, Charles McPherson, Charlie Haden, Tom Harrell, Bobby Hutcherson, Tony Bennett, Joe Williams, Jon Hendricks, Bobby McFerrin, Billy Higgins, Philly Joe Jones and Elvin Jones. Larry has been associated with several piano icons such as Bud Powell, Red Garland, Bill Evans, Barry Harris, Tommy Flanagan, McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea. He was the only student of Vince Guaraldi.
Venue: California Jazz Conservatory 2087 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA
Admission: Advance $30 - Day of Workshop $45
Time: 12:00 PM (Noon) – 3:00 PM
Information: (510) 845-5373
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
July 30th, Sunday afternoon
Music From Rio Comes To Calistoga – Celia Malheiros reunites with Larry Vuckovich @ Brannan's in Calistoga Celia Malheiros' music is unique. A native of Rio, a prolific composer, songwriter, guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, and impressive singer, Celia is self-taught, eclectic, and rooted in the myriad of folkloric sounds of her native Brazil and equally immersed in the universality of her adopted country – American jazz. With her own band she has performed throughout the U.S. at venues including the Monterey and San Francisco jazz festivals. She has toured Europe, the U.S., South America, and Asia as a solo artist as well as with her band, tRIO. She has received commissions from Wheaton College Choir and Akat Dance Company. Celia gives lectures, clinics and masters classes worldwide. Larry Vuckovich has produced top charting CDs, toured Europe, as well as performing at New York's Lincoln Center Dizzy's Club Coca Cola and the major jazz festivals on the West Coast. He continues his lifelong love of music by reviving jazz in Calistoga.
Venue: Brannan's Grill 1374 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga, CA 94515
Admission: $20 on performance floor, $10 lower floor/bar area listening only
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Information/tickets: (707) 942-2233
Featuring: Celia Malheiros, vocals, multi-instruments / Larry Vuckovich, piano
July 22nd, Saturday
Vocalist Extraordinaire Clairdee with Larry Vuckovich and Jeff Chambers @ Forest Hill Concerts.
Vocalist extraordinaire Clairdee reunites with pianist Larry Vuckovich at Forest Hills Concerts. They have performed on various occasions at different venues and have displayed excellent musical chemistry. This promises to be an exciting evening of great standards, jazz classics and blues, showcasing Clairdee's masterful talents. Veteran bassist Jeff Chambers and Larry have performed together for over 25 years in numerous settings, including both instrumental and vocal, developing a close-knit rhythm duo. Clairdee is an international touring artist, playing to sold-out houses, and garnering rave reviews. In addition to leading her world-class band, she performs with symphony pop orchestras and big bands, and has worked with acclaimed instrumentalists. Larry Vuckovich and Jeff Chambers have played all over the world with many prominent musicians and at festivals.
Venue: Forest Hill Concerts Hill Christian Church, 250 Laguna Honda Blvd., San Francisco, CA
Admission: $20 Suggested Donation
Time: 7:30 PM
Information: (415) 890-4342
Featuring: Clairdee, vocals / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass
July 17th, Monday
Dial "P" for Piano: Larry Vuckovich Quintet plays Sonny Clark @ Stanford Jazz Festival 2017
Sonny Clark was one of the great jazz pianists of the late '50s and early '60s, being a prolific sideman for John Coltrane, Art Farmer, Donald Byrd, Stanley Turrentine, and others on Blue Note, and leading his own trio for a number of under-rated but brilliant recordings. His music is a true hidden gem of jazz, and in this special concert, piano giant Larry Vuckovich performs his arrangements of a number of Sonny's rarely heard but exquisite masterpieces of bebop. Cited by another keyboard legend, Barry Harris, as one of the "premier west coast pianists," Vuckovich has appeared at many of the major jazz venues and festivals throughout Europe and North America. Along the way, he has played with jazz greats including Mel Lewis, Tom Harrell, Philly Joe Jones, Billy Higgins and many more. Larry was honored as a "Jazz Legend" by the Fillmore Jazz Heritage Center, along with Bobby Hutcherson, Cal Tjader and others who have contributed to San Francisco's vital jazz scene. Vuckovich's band features some of the top players on the West Coast, including saxophonist Noel Jewkes, with whom he shares half a century of bandstand experience. They both toured in vocalist Jon Hendricks' popular revue The Evolution of the Blues in the mid-1960s, and have performed and recorded in an array of settings over the years, including Vuckovich's 2000 tribute to Lester "Prez" Young, Young At Heart (Robbins Music). Larry Vuckovich has been close to Sonny Clark's piano style in music since the '50s and is honored to present this classic style of hardbop. Philadelphia born tenor saxophonist Rob Roth is the perfect partner for Noel Jewkes forming a close two-tenor team and interpreting authentically this style. Rounding out the group is a close-knit rhythm section of Jeff Chambers and Leon Joyce
Venue: Campbell Recital Hall, Braun Music Center, 541 Lasuen Mall, Stanford, CA
Admission: $15 / $40 General
Time: 7:30 PM
Tickets: http://www.stanfordjazzfestival.org/tickets/
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Noel Jewkes, tenor saxophone / Rob Roth, tenor saxophone / Jeff Chambers, bass / Leon Joyce, drums
Mentioned by Jesse Hamlin in his San Francisco Chronicle article.
July 16th, Sunday
Artistry of Ballads, Blues, Swing with Ed Reed and Larry Vuckovich @ Piedmont Piano
Ed Reed and Larry Vuckovich share associations and experiences with a number of West Coast greats including Dexter Gordon, Hampton Hawes, Hadley Caliman, Art Farmer & more. They bring their collective musical experiences to the bandstand and put them through music expressing soulful feelings and emotions which only jazz veterans can produce who actually have lived this and traveled this life. Ed Reed, who recently had an exciting reception in New York, is one of the few singers around today who sings those special standards and blues with a feeling that will remain with the audience for a long time. Pianist Larry Vuckovich has accompanied some of the great vocalists in jazz such as Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Joe Williams, Irene Kral, David Allyn, Leon Thomas, Anita O'Day & many more. Don't miss this unique presentation!
Venue: Piedmont Piano 18th and San Pablo, Oakland, CA
Admission: $20 Donation
Time: 4:00 PM
Information: (510) 547-8188
Featuring: Ed Reed, vocals / Larry Vuckovich, piano
July 9th, Sunday
Crosswinds: Global Jazz Journey (formerly Blue Balkan) @ Tucker Farm Center in Calistoga
Formerly the Blue Balkan Ensemble, this new revived group features the original Blue Balkan master violinist, Eric Golub along with the exciting marimba player, Tommy Kesecker. Vince Delgado, the great interpreter of the Middle Eastern percussion, along with the seasoned, master bassist Jeff Chambers and his rhythm partner, the swinging, talented 19-year-old drummer, Tim Angulo, create a stimulating rhythm team.
Larry Vuckovich has revived the original Blue Balkan ensemble expanding the repertoire into an even more diverse global approach. Besides the Balkan ethnic, Middle Eastern repertoire, the ensemble includes the global elements of North Africa, Russia, South American boleros, Cubans salsa, tango jazz, jazz funk and swinging American classics of Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane – contemporary - on the edge jazz.
Venue: Tucker Farm Center 1201 Tucker Summit Dr., Calistoga, CA 94515
Admission: $25
Time: Doors open 2 PM
Information: Brown Paper Tickets
Tickets: Brown Paper Tickets
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Eric Golub, violin /Tommy Kesecker, marimba / Vince Delgado, dumbek-Middle Eastern percussion/ Jeff Chambers, bass / Tim Angulo, drums / special guest: Coralie Russo, oud.
Read: Tim Carl's Napa Valley Register Article →
July 8th, Saturday
Larry Vuckovich's All Star Quartet with Noel Jewkes, with special guest vocalist Valeriana Quevedo @ Sebastopol Center for the Arts
Larry Vuckovich and Noel Jewkes have an association that goes back to 1965 – a period of playing together for over 50 years developing a unique musical rapport. Their wide-ranging repertoire includes originals by both, plus classic jazz and rare standards, Latin/Brazilian, Balkan Middle Eastern selections, bluesy – funky boogaloo material & more. Vocalist/dancer/percussionist Valeriana Quevedo brings a special vocal program featuring melodic Mexican/South American boleros plus Great American Songbook standards. Sebastopol listeners will be treated to a program of diverse American jazz. Rounding out the group is seasoned veteran bassist Jeff Chambers along with the talented 19 year old Tim Angulo on drums.
Venue: Sebastopol Center for the Arts 282 S. High St., Sebastopol, CA 95472
Admission: $20 general / $10 students
Time: 7:30 PM
Information: www.sebarts.org
Tickets: Brown Paper Tickets
Featuring: Valeriana Quevedo, vocals / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Noel Jewkes, multi-reeds / Jeff Chambers, bass / Tim Angulo, drums
June 27th, Tuesday
Mads Tolling meets Noel Jewkes with Larry Vuckovich @ Seahorse in Sausalito
When jazz players meet for the first, there is usually an anticipation and excitement in the air between those musicians, which results in spontaneous, inspired playing. There will some creative interchange between Mads and Noel as the band will be performing interesting material, including originals, among which will be some great standards, Latin/Brazilian, contemporary jazz, including bluesy material, and more. Mads Tolling a two-time Grammy Award winner is an internationally renowned jazz violinist, violist and composer. His quartet has performed all over the world and his recordings have received rave reviews. The Copenhagen born artist is a force in the educational aspects of jazz and improvisation, teaching at Berkeley’s Jazzschool Conservatory. Noel Jewkes is revered by musicians, critics and music lovers alike as the premier sax player in the Bay Area. Accompanying Mads and Noel is a veteran rhythm section including Larry Vuckovich, Jeff Chambers and Jimmy Gallagher. Seahorse offers some great Italian food and wines.
Venue: Sausalito Seahorse 305 Harbor Dr., Sausalito, CA 94965
Admission: No cover charge!
Time: 7:00 - 10:00 PM
Information: (415) 331-2899
Featuring: Noel Jewkes, multi-reeds / Mads Tolling, violin / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass / Jimmy Gallagher, drums
June 25th, Sunday
Two-time Grammy winner, violinist Mads Tolling & Larry Vuckovich present Improvisational Dialogue @ Brannan's Grill in Calistoga
Mads Tolling, a two-time Grammy Award winner is a nationally renowned violinist and composer. He tours and performs all over the world and his recordings received rave reviews. The program will include originals by both Larry and Mads plus jazz standards, Latin, Brazilian, swinging selections and ethno-jazz. Larry's original "Scandinavian Waltz," dedicated to the great Scandinavian musicians will be played this evening. These two European born jazz musicians who have absorbed the American art form of jazz and offer their unique interpretation in a form of a musical conversation. This will be a special treat for Calistoga jazz listeners. Don't miss this one!
Venue: Brannan's Grill 1374 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga, CA 94515
Admission: $20 on performance floor, $10 lower floor/bar area listening only
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Information: (707) 942-2233
Featuring: Mads Tolling, violin / Larry Vuckovich, piano
Read: Tim Carl's Napa Valley Register Article →
June 19th, Monday
Larry Vuckovich's All-Star Bay Area Sextet featuring Andrew Speight: Kind of Blue, a Miles Davis Tribute @ Yoshi's Jack London Square
The sextet is celebrating Miles Davis' enduring jazz legacy and the iconic 1959 quadruple platinum album "Kind of Blue" which Rolling Stone magazine called: "one of the most important, influential and popular albums in jazz." Besides Miles, it included such giants as John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley, Bill Evans, Paul Chambers, Wynton Kelly, and Jimmy Cobb. Cobb is the last surviving member from the "Kind of Blue" sextet. In 2013 Larry performed with Jimmy Cobb, assembling a sextet for him with the same above mentioned frontline for Jimmy's concert of "Kind of Blue" in the Napa Valley.
Venue: Yoshi's 510 Embarcadero West, Jack London Square, Oakland, CA
Admission: $21
Time: 7:30 PM
Tickets: Ticketfly
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Andrew Speight, alto sax / Joel Behrman, trumpet / Steve Heckman, tenor sax / Jeff Chambers, bass / Akira Tana, drums
June 17th, Saturday
Larry Vuckovich's Latin All Star/Jazz Quartet with John Santos, Perry Thoorsell plus the multilingual vocalist, Valeriana Quevedo@ Immanuel Lutheran Church of Los Altos
Collectively these three jazz/Latin veterans have played with the likes of Cal Tjader, Tito Puente, Pete Escovedo, Bobby Hutcherson, Joe Henderson, McCoy Tyner, Paquito D'Rivera, Jose Mangual, & more. One of their specialties is transforming the timeless, beautiful melodies from the Great American Songbook to jazz rhythms and flavors including boleros, cha-chas, mambos, and sambas. The sound of this trio is unique – you're in for an exciting experience... Multilingual vocalist, Valeriana Quevedo will sing some top South American hits including Brazilian favorites and romantic Mexican boleros as well as mambo and cha cha selections. This church space provides an excellent listening atmosphere. This is a special treat for the Southbay listeners. Don't miss this performance!
Venue: Immanuel Lutheran Church – 1715 Grant Road, Los Altos, CA 94024
Admission: $20 Donation
Time: 8:00 PM
Information: (650) 987-4906
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Valeriana Quevedo, vocals / John Santos, Latin percussion / Perry Thoorsell, bass
June 4th, Sunday afternoon
Two Piano Quartet: A Unique First Time Presentation with Larry Vuckovich & Adam Shulman @ Piedmont Piano
Larry Vuckovich has had exciting two piano duets with such great pianists as Vince Guaraldi, Buddy Montgomery, Hod O'Brien and Lou Levy. Those memories have remained with Larry giving him inspiration to continue this rarely heard concept on today's jazz scene. Larry was honored to be chosen by Vince Guaraldi to become his piano partner in Vince's Powder Keg – Two Piano Quartet. The other performances with Buddy Montgomery, Hod O'Brien and Lou Levy all exemplified stimulating exchange of ideas, melodic lines, various rhythms and harmonies between the two pianists. Audiences always found this concept most rewarding. Pianist Adam Shulman is a first call Bay Area pianist who has strong roots in bebop and contemporary jazz. The rhythm team of Peter Barshay and Akira Tana displays a close chemistry. Don't miss this one!
Venue: Piedmont Piano 18th and San Pablo, Oakland, CA
Admission: $20 Donation
Time: 4:00 PM
Information: (510) 547-8188
Featuring: Adam Shulman, piano / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Peter Barshay, bass / Akira Tana, drums
May 27th, Saturday
Larry Vuckovich meets Trio Balkan Strings – an International Music Event @ St. Archangel Michael Church social hall in Saratoga
Direct from Belgrade, the acclaimed Trio Balkan Strings on tour stops in the Bay Area and fortunately will be heard this Saturday, May 27th in Saratoga. Guitarist Zoran Starcevic and his two sons, Nikola and Zeljko, are also high level guitarists who have toured the world receiving top reviews. A first time meeting with pianist Larry Vuckovich, they will collaborate on a few selections including Larry’s original Serbo Salsa, Gypsy-Roma Mambo – Ochi Chornaya, and some swing as Limehouse Blues. The Belgrade trio specializes ethnic world music from Serbia, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Romania and also does classical selections as well as some Gypsy and American swing. The noted guitarist John McLaughlin has been quoted highly praising this trio. This is an evening not to be missed! Trio Balkan Strings will do selections by themselves and also Larry Vuckovich will perform a few selections in a piano solo format. A special feature of the evening will include some Balkan food specialties along with cocktails.
Venue: St. Archangel Michael 18870 Allendale Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070
Admission: $20
Time: Doors open 7 PM Concert at 8 PM followed by a cocktail party at 9:30 PM
Information: View Flier →
Featuring: Zoran Starcevic and his Trio Balkan Strings / Larry Vuckovich, piano
May 20th, Saturday
ART OF THE BALLAD - Lyricism and Melodic Beauty in Jazz with Andrew Speight & Larry Vuckovich – Ballads played in various tempos & genres @ JB Piano Company in San Rafael
Aria Award winning Andrew Speight joins Larry Vuckovich in a unique Bay Area presentation where ballads will be performed in waltz time, bolero and bossa rhythms, walking – swing style, and also in slower romantic style. The Art of the Ballad concept will be exemplified where ballads in different formats will also give various forms of energy and momentum retaining a romantic mood. Andrew and Larry will showcase the lyricism and melodic beauty in jazz of the great ballad interpreters such as Lester Young, Ben Webster, Stan Getz, Brew Moore, Bill Evans, Tommy Flanagan, Barry Harris, and other greats. The excellent rhythm team of Mike Zisman, bass and Jimmy Gallagher, drums will be on board.
Venue: JB Piano Company 540 Irwin St, San Rafael, CA 94901
Admission: $20 donation suggested
Time: doors open at 6:30 PM
Information: (510) 845-5373 Brown Paper Tickets
Featuring: Andrew Speight, sax / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Mike Zisman, bass / Jimmy Gallagher, drums
April 30th, Sunday afternoon
Swing Era Hits: Music of Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Artie Shaw, Count Basie & Tommy Dorsey, featuring Jackie Ryan and former Basie drummer currently with Tony Bennett: Harold Jones @ Tucker Farm Center, Calistoga, CA
Larry Vuckovich’s Benny Goodman Tribute Sextet plus vocalist Jackie Ryan, initiates the first of a series of jazz concerts at the Tucker Farm Center. The recent jazz revival in Calistoga includes the new venue of Tucker Farm Center, which will present jazz in larger formats, booking ensembles such as quartets, quintets, sextets and so on. The BG ensemble will perform stimulating selections from the BG 1938 Carnegie Hall concert as well as some of the great hits from the orchestras of Artie Shaw, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey highlighting music from one of the great, memorable eras in jazz: the swing era. Larry Vuckovich has chosen an outstanding ensemble for this concert with Noel Jewkes, doing the role of Benny Goodman; Jeff Massanari paying tribute to Charlie Christian and vibraphonist Tommy Kesecker will fill the role of Lionel Hampton. The swinging rhythm section of Jeff Chambers and Harold Jones is perfect for this music. Harold Jones, is a member of the Tony Bennett's traveling quartet, and has played with the bands of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and Benny Goodman. The other musicians of the ensemble have also performed with famous bands throughout the US and Europe. Don’t miss this swinging affair!
Venue: Tucker Farm Center 1201 Tucker-Summit Drive, on HW 29 (3 miles south of Calistoga, CA)
Admission: $25
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Information: 707-774-1672, Tickets →
Featuring: Jackie Ryan, vocals / Noel Jewkes, clarinet / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Tommy Kesecker, vibes / Jeff Massanari, guitar / Jeff Chambers, bass / Harold Jones, drums.
Added attraction: Michelle Mutrux, former chef/owner of the renowned Wappo restaurant in Calistoga, is bringing her gourmet pizza truck serving first rate pizzas.
April 22nd, Saturday
Two-time Grammy winner, violinist Mads Tolling & Larry Vuckovich present Improvisational Dialogue @ Forest Hill Concerts.
Mads Tolling, a two-time Grammy Award winner is a nationally renowned violinist and composer. He tours and performs all over the world and his recordings received rave reviews. The program will include originals by both Larry and Mads plus jazz standards, Latin, Brazilian, swinging selections and ethno-jazz. Larry’s original “Scandinavian Waltz,” dedicated to the great Scandinavian musicians will be played this evening. The Forest Hill Concert venue features a beautiful Steinway, excellent acoustics, refreshments and offers a most convenient free parking lot. This is a first time meeting of these two European born jazz musicians who have absorbed the American art form of jazz and offer their unique interpretation in a form of a musical conversation.
Venue: Forest Hill Concerts Hill Christian Church, 250 Laguna Honda Blvd., San Francisco, CA
Admission: $20 Suggested Donation
Time: 7:30 PM
Information: (415) 890-4342
Featuring: Mads Tolling, violin / Larry Vuckovich, piano
April 15, Saturday (not the official tax date)
Larry Vuckovich's Vince Guaraldi Tribute Quintet @Abraham Lincoln High School SF – Vince's alma mater
Larry Vuckovich is honored to bring a tribute to his former teacher Vince Guaraldi to Abraham Lincoln High School, SF – Vince Guaraldi’s alma mater. Vince Guaraldi, the legendary San Fran jazz figure and class of ' 46, left an impressive legacy contributing to San Francisco’s jazz scene. Larry Vuckovich, from the Lincoln High School Class of ' 56, was Vince Guaraldi's only student. Larry performed in Vince's two-piano quintet Powder Keg. Larry presents an authentic, first hand musical portrait of the Bay Area native and internationally acclaimed pianist: The Jazz & Latin Side of Vince Guaraldi. Our Vince Guaraldi Tribute Quintet was honored to have been invited and performed at the prestigious Monterey and San Francisco Jazz Festivals, plus the LA Jazz Institute Festival which paid tribute to a number of the great West Coast jazz musicians who were an integral part at Hermosa Beach Lighthouse. Vince Guaraldi performed at the Lighthouse at various times with such greats as Stan Levey, Conte Candoli, Leroy Vinnegar, Frank Rosolino, and numerous others. Larry Vuckovich will perform a premier of Vince's original composition, "Blue Lullaby" – never recorded by Vince. Vince's famous duets with Bola Sete will also be showcased. In addition, the program will include Vince Guaraldi's foremost, first choice, repertoire of swinging jazz, Latin/Brazilian, as well as some of his pop hits including "Cast Your Fate To The Wind". Also on the program, the quintet will perform Cal Tjader's hip mambo "Viva Cepeda" dedicated to Orlando Cepeda.
Venue: Lincoln High School, 2162 24th Ave. at Quintara, S.F. (Lincoln Main Auditorium)
Admission: $25 in advance; $30 at the door; $5 students
Time: 8:00 PM (doors open at 7:15 PM)
Tickets: www.lincolnalumni.com
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Massanari, guitar / John Santos, Latin percussion / Jeff Chambers, bass / Leon Joyce, drums
"Long before there was a Ruth Asawa School of the Arts in San Francisco, there were brilliant high school musicians. Jazz pianist Larry Vuckovich, who graduated from Lincoln High School in 1956, is returning to the school on April 15 for a Vince Guaraldi tribute concert that will help raise money for the school’s music programs. Composer/performer Guaraldi — who wrote “Cast Your Fate to the Wind” and was Vuckovich’s private music teacher — had graduated from Lincoln 10 years before his student. Vuckovich’s wish is not only to raise money, but also to ensure that Guaraldi’s place in the school’s galaxy of stars is guaranteed." Leah Garchik, San Francisco Chronicle, February 20, 2017
April 2nd, Sunday afternoon
Duet Conversation/Musical Dialogue with first call guitarist Josh Workman and Larry Vuckovich @ Brannan’s in Calistoga
Josh Workman, a first call guitarist in the San Francisco Bay Area for many years, has performed, recorded and toured with top names. His recent move to LA is gaining him further recognition. Josh is a member of Larry Vuckovich’s Vince Guaraldi Tribute Quintet including acclaimed performances at SF Jazz Center’s Miner Auditorium and at the Monterey Jazz Festival receiving a standing ovation. Josh and Larry go back a number of years through recordings and performances which include a duet presentation at Piedmont Piano doing the music of Bill Evans and Jim Hall. At Brannan’s they will include some of those selections as well as some of Vince Guaraldi and Bola Sete hits. They will also cover some tracks from Josh’s highly acclaimed CD Jumpin’ At The Border as well as some originals by Josh and Larry. Don’t miss this stimulating exchange of a musical dialogue, various rhythms, bluesy/funky flavored music, as well as classic rare standards.
Venue: Brannan's Grill 1374 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga, CA 94515
Admission: $20 on performance floor, $10 lower floor/bar area listening only
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Information/tickets: (707) 942-2233
Featuring: Josh Workman, guitar / Larry Vuckovich, piano
March 25th, Saturday
Rob Roth/Larry Vuckovich Quartet perform the music from the Blue Note repertoire: Dexter Gordon, Joe Henderson, Horace Silver, Sonny Clark, Lee Morgan & more @ JB Piano Company
Originally from Philadelphia, Rob is an authentic, East Coast hard bop, contemporary style tenor saxophonist. This should be a most stimulating night, featuring the classic Blue Note masters mentioned above. The trio includes three veterans with Larry Vuckovich, Jeff Chambers and Akira Tana. Don’t miss this hot, swinging night!
Venue: The JB Piano Co. 540 Irwin St, San Rafael, CA 94901
Admission: $20 at the door.
Time: 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Tickets: Call 415-456-9280
Featuring: Rob Roth, saxophone / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass / Akira Tana, drums
March 21st, Tuesday
Noel Jewkes Quartet @ Sea Horse in Sausalito – Noel Jewkes, one of the great, nationally respected multi-reed musicians presents his Quartet including Larry Vuckovich. This evening Noel presents two seasoned, sophisticated vocalists: Steve Situm and Wanda Stafford
The Quartet will open with some instrumentals followed by the vocal presentation. Steve and Wanda will sing special standards. Joining the quartet are bassist Adam Gay and Jack Dorsey on drums. Regarding food, Sea Horse has an excellent menu.
Venue: http://www.sausalitoseahorse.com/ 305 Harbor Dr., Sausalito, CA 94965
Admission: No cover charge!
Time: 7:00 - 10:00 PM
Information: (415) 331-2899
Featuring: Noel Jewkes, multi-reeds / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Adam Gay, bass / Jack Dorsey, drums
March 18th, Saturday
Noel Jewkes/Larry Vuckovich Quartet @ Immanuel Lutheran Church of Los Altos –. Noel and Larry are celebrating their 51st year of association, going back to 1965 with Jon Hendricks. This combination of musicians was actually Noel Jewkes Quartet during the 90s.
They will perform classic rare standards, originals by both Noel and Larry, contemporary jazz, Brazilian, Middle-Eastern / Gypsy – Roma and more. Bassist Perry Thoorsell, an outstanding musician, is the Praise Team Coordinator of this church. Perry, along with the master drummer, Akira Tana complete the quartet. We hope you will join us for this special event.
Venue: Immanuel Lutheran Church – 1715 Grant Road, Los Altos, CA 94024
Admission: $20 Donation
Time: 8:00 PM
Information: (650) 987-4906
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Noel Jewkes, multi-reeds / Perry Thoorsell, bass / Akira Tana, drums
March 12th, Sunday afternoon
Internationally acclaimed vocalist Jackie Ryan sings the Great American Songbook, plus Jazz & World Music Classics @ Brannan’s in Calistoga
Jackie's current CD, "Listen Here", featuring the renowned John Clayton Trio, (John is a Grammy Award winning bassist, took the #1 spot on America's Jazz Chart remaining there for 8 weeks. Jackie's last few CD's consistently reached the number one place on national radio airplay charts. One of the most versatile vocalists in jazz, Jackie possesses a most wide ranging repertoire including special standards, jazz-bebop classics/ vocalese, Latin American Boleros, Brazilian hits, soulful Blues, jazz interpretations of French and Italian standards. Larry and Jackie have a twenty year history of working together. Their dynamic musical chemistry is on a level matching other well known vocal/ piano duos. Their recordings received top reviews and they have toured in Europe… This will be a special treat to bring jazz to Calistoga after a number of years absence.
Venue: Brannan's Grill 1374 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga, CA 94515
Admission: $20 on performance floor, $10 lower floor/bar area listening only
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Information/tickets: (707) 942-2233 Link →
Featuring: Jackie Ryan, vocals / Larry Vuckovich, piano
January 21, Saturday
Larry Vuckovich Beyond Category Duo featuring Mike Hallesy and special guest saxophonist Jaroslav Olejar @ Café Pink House in Saratoga, CA.
For this performance Larry Vuckovich will perform in a duo format with the swinging bassist Mike Hallesy. Special guest saxophonist Jaroslav Olejar will perform some hip selections from the repertoire of Sonny Clark, Kenny Dorham, Joe Henderson & John Coltrane. Larry’s Beyond Category repertoire covers a diverse program of American Standard Classics (Gershwin, Ellington, Porter), Jazz styles of various eras, World Music – Balkan/Gypsy – Roma, Latin/Brazilian/Tango Jazz & Classical Music influences. Larry’s looking forward to having a bassist thus making this presentation going beyond solo adding more swinging and hard bop elements, plus Latin resulting in a fuller sounding showcase. Pianist Larry Vuckovich came to San Francisco in 1951 as a teenager from Montenegro – former Yugoslavia. He was fortunate to experience the heyday of jazz of which the '50s decade had some of the richest and most diverse developments happening. He heard such great big bands as Harry James, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Woody Herman as well as small groups as Miles Davis, MJQ, Bill Evans, Red Garland, Sonny Rollins, just to name a few. He brings to his jazz format all the impressions he absorbed from that period and more which developed later throughout his performances with the masters Mel Torme, Jon Hendricks, Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Bobby Hutcherson, Charlie Haden, Charles McPherson, Tom Harrell & more. He was fortunate to study classical piano at SF State with the noted Russian classical master pianist Vladimir Brenner. Larry Vuckovich is recognized for his piano touch where he incorporates some European classical themes fused with jazz. Larry is also recognized as a pioneer in the U.S. for combining the Balkan Folk influences with Jazz which is found on his landmark recording "Blue Balkan" featuring Bobby Hutcherson. We hope you will join us for a unique duo performance.
Venue: Café Pink House 14577 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070
Admission: $18
Time: 7:30 – 9:30 PM
Information: (408) 647-2273
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Mike Hallesy, bass / Special guest: Jaroslav Olejar, saxophone
January 8, Sunday
Larry Vuckovich in solo concert @ Maybeck Hall, Berkeley
An interesting diverse program of American Standard Classics (Gershwin, Ellington, Porter), Jazz styles of various eras, World Music – Balkan/Gypsy – Roma, Latin/Brazilian/Tango Jazz & Classical Music influences. Pianist Larry Vuckovich came to San Francisco in 1951 as a teenager from Montenegro – former Yugoslavia. He was fortunate to experience the heyday of jazz of which the '50s decade had some of the richest and most diverse developments happening. He heard such great big bands as Harry James, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Woody Herman as well as small groups as Miles Davis, MJQ, Bill Evans, Red Garland, Sonny Rollins, just to name a few. He brings to the solo piano format all the impressions he absorbed from that period and more which developed later throughout his performances with the masters Mel Torme, Jon Hendricks, Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Bobby Hutcherson, Charlie Haden, Charles McPherson, Tom Harrell & more. He was fortunate to study classical piano at SF State with the noted Russian classical master pianist Vladimir Brenner. Larry Vuckovich is recognized for his piano touch where he incorporates some European classical themes fused with jazz. Larry is also recognized as a pioneer in the U.S. for combining the Balkan Folk influences with Jazz which is found on his landmark recording "Blue Balkan" featuring Bobby Hutcherson. We hope you will join us for a unique solo piano presentation.
Venue: Maybeck Hall 1537 Euclid Ave., Berkeley, CA 94708
Admission: $25 Online reservations required: Reserve Tickets
Time: 3:00 PM
Information: info@maybeckstudio.org
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, solo piano
January 5, Thursday
Larry Vuckovich’s Benny Goodman Tribute Sextet with Jackie Ryan @ Yoshi’s Jack London Square
By popular demand, Larry Vuckovich brings a premier performance of the music of Benny Goodman to Yoshi's Oakland. The sextet will perform some stimulating selections from Benny Goodman's 1938 famous Carnegie Hall concert, as well as some of the great hits featuring the renowned Benny Goodman sidemen. The musicians in this ensemble are world-class players that have toured and performed with famous bands worldwide. Among the top sextet members are Noel Jewkes, playing Goodman's role; Tommy Kesecker, saluting Lionel Hampton; Jeff Massanari, emulating Charlie Christian; Larry Vuckovich pays homage to Teddy Wilson; and outstanding bassist Jeff Chambers and dynamic drummer Harold Jones. Former Duke Ellington and Count Basie drummer, Harold for the last few years has been touring with Tony Bennett. We are fortunate to have this master swinging drummer for this event… Featured vocalist Jackie Ryan commands one of the most beautiful and soulful voices on the jazz scene today. She will perform some of Benny Goodman’s famous hit vocals.
Venue: Yoshi's 510 Embarcadero West, Jack London Square, Oakland, CA
Admission: $21
Time: 8 PM
Tickets: Ticketfly
Featuring: Jackie Ryan, vocals / Noel Jewkes, clarinet / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Tommy Kesecker, vibes / Jeff Massanari, guitar / Jeff Chambers, bass / Harold Jones, drums
Past Concerts/Events of 2016
December 17, Saturday
An All-Star Latin/Jazz Trio with John Santos, Larry Vuckovich, Jeff Chambers plus the multilingual vocalist Jackie Ryan @ JB Piano Company.
Collectively these three jazz/Latin veterans have played with the likes of Cal Tjader, Tito Puente, Pete Escovedo, Bobby Hutcherson, McCoy Tyner, Paquito D'Rivera, Jose Mangual, & more. One of their specialties is transforming the timeless, beautiful melodies from the Great American Songbook to jazz rhythms and flavors including boleros, cha-chas, mambos, and sambas. The sound of this trio is unique – you're in for an exciting experience... Multilingual vocalist Jackie Ryan will sing some top South American hits including Brazilian favorites and romantic Mexican boleros as well as mambo and cha cha selections. The acoustics in this venue are excellent as well as the beautiful German classic Schiedmayer. Free parking and refreshments are available, including top wine and cheeses.
Venue: The JB Piano Co. 540 Irwin St, San Rafael, CA 94901
Admission: $20 at the door.
Time: 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Tickets: Call 415-456-9280
Featuring: Jackie Ryan, vocals/ Larry Vuckovich, piano / John Santos, Latin percussion / Jeff Chambers, bass
Read: Marin Independent Journal Article →
December 4th, Sunday afternoon
Larry Vuckovich's 80th Landmark Birthday: Solo Piano, Duet Intimacy & Improvisational Dialogue @ Piedmont Piano/Sunday afternoon – Noel Jewkes, one of the great nationally respected multi-reed musicians will join Larry in some intimate/stimulating duets. Noel and Larry are celebrating their 51st year of association, going back to 1965 with Jon Hendricks. As always, we will bring special treats: assorted cheeses, hummus, olives, and wines, to express thanks to our jazz listeners.
Larry Vuckovich will open with some solo selections followed by a duet musical conversation with Noel Jewkes. They will perform classic rare standards, contemporary jazz, Brazilian, Middle-Eastern / Gypsy – Roma and more. As mentioned, Larry and Noel’s 51-year association results in a close musical rapport. We hope you will join us for this special event. Piedmont Piano always has a world class nine foot concert grand on stage- either a Fazioli, or a Yamaha.
Venue: Piedmont Piano - New Oakland store 18th and San Pablo, Oakland, CA
Admission: $20 Donation
Time: 4:00 PM Sunday afternoon
Information: (510) 547-8188
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Noel Jewkes, multi-reeds
Read: Marin Independent Journal Article →
November 20th, Sunday
Larry Vuckovich 80th Birthday Bash featuring Bay Area All-Stars celebrating associations with Jon Hendricks, Dexter Gordon, Mel Torme & Vince Guaraldi @ Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society. Larry Vuckovich, brings to the Bach Society a program celebrating and honoring his associations with the greats: Jon Hendricks, Dexter Gordon, Mel Torme & Vince Guaraldi. It features Bay Area All-Stars that include Jackie Ryan, John Santos, Noel Jewkes, Josh Workman, Jeff Chambers, Hector Lugo, and the young and outstanding drummer, Tim Angulo. The ensemble will perform great hits from the repertoires of the masters mentioned above: Jumpin' At The Woodside, Comin' Home Baby, Born to be Blue, Cheese Cake, Cast Your Fate To The Wind, Ginza Samba, & more. Jackie Ryan will do some beautiful vocals and vocalese and the ensemble will vary the program from swinging hard bop, Latin/Brazilian, Balkan Ethno Jazz, bluesy funky boogaloo sounds, & more. This promises to be a memorable swinging afternoon.
Venue: The Bach 311 Mirada Road Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Admission: Advance Adults $45/$35, Students $25; at the door Adults $50, Students $30
Time: 4:30-7:30 PM
Tickets: (650) 726-4143
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jackie Ryan, vocals / Noel Jewkes, tenor / Josh Workman, guitar /John Santos, Latin percussion / Hector Lugo, Latin percussion / Jeff Chambers, bass /Tim Angulo, drums
Read: Marin Independent Journal Article →
October 30, Sunday
TO SWING OR NOT TO SWING! - Utmost Importance of Eighth Notes Playing and Phrasing, plus Melodic Beauty in Jazz with Larry Vuckovich @ California Jazz Conservatory – The JAZZSCHOOL
Master jazz pianist and long-time veteran of the Bay Area jazz scene Larry Vuckovich returns to the CJC to share this key, important concept of eighth notes phrasing, going back to the swing era, and on through the bebop and post bop eras. Towards the end of the swing era, it was Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie and Bud Powell, who developed the sophisticated concept of eighth notes phrasing and brought it to the forefront. This is a valuable presentation for all instrumentalists and in particular for bassists and drummers. This eighth note concept is masterfully exemplified by two living jazz legends: Barry Harris and Charles McPherson – I'm proud to say that I have learned a lot from these greats, and am in contact with them regularly.
Charlie Parker, the originator and recognized genius of developing the bebop style in jazz – learned from Lester Young's concept of loose and relaxed phrasing, brought the eighth note sophisticated phrasing to its height. Dizzy and Bud Powell added their own elements, inspired by Bird and influenced a number of instrumental masters, including Dexter Gordon, Sonny Stitt, Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Al Haig, Hank Jones, Walter Bishop Jr., Kenny Drew, Barry Harris, Sonny Clark, Tommy Flanagan, John Coltrane, Joe Henderson, Kenny Dorham and more. This important eighth note phrasing concept reached its height under these great masters, and has never been surpassed. Understanding the accentuation and the syncopation of the eighth notes, results in knowing that some of the accents are stronger on some notes, then on other notes. Added to this is the important element of having spaces/rests in between notes. All of these mentioned important points are the key, whether a musician swings or not!. Listening and learning from these masters about these intricacies will be demonstrated at this workshop by Larry Vuckovich at the piano, and also by listening to the original recordings of the masters. Besides jazz lovers who come to my workshops and love learning about jazz history, this workshop is highly recommended to all musicians playing different instruments because the learning process of this art form is never ending – there is always room for more knowledge. Come to the workshop and improve your swing! Please note: this workshop is highly recommended, not only for pianists and other instrumentalists, which in particular includes the rhythm players: bassists and drummers . In addition to the eighth notes phrasing concept, Larry will also highlight the melodic beauty in jazz by giving samples on the piano and presenting examples of melodic greats such as Lester Young, Charlie Parker, Barry Harris, Bill Evans, Tommy Flanagan, Stan Getz, Kenny Dorham & more.
Venue: California Jazz Conservatory 2087 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA
Admission: Advance $30 - Day of Workshop $45
Time: 12:00 PM (Noon) – 3:00 PM
Information: (510) 845-5373
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
October 27th, Thursday
Music of Benny Goodman plus a touch of Vince Guaraldi @ Oakmont Village, Santa Rosa, CA
Larry Vuckovich’s Benny Goodman Tribute Sextet has been invited back for a repeat performance. They will perform stimulating selections from the BG 1938 Carnegie Hall concert. The program will include selections of BG’s small groups, the trio with pianist Teddy Wilson and Gene Krupa, plus his quartet featuring the vibraphonist Lionel Hampton. An important fact: Major League Baseball became racially integrated in the mid-40s. However, Benny Goodman integrated his musical groups 10 years prior to this and thus made a strong statement which was followed by other bands. Larry Vuckovich has chosen an outstanding ensemble for this concert with Noel Jewkes, doing the role of Benny Goodman; Jeff Massanari paying tribute to Charlie Christian and vibraphonist Tommy Kesecker will fill the role of Lionel Hampton. The swinging rhythm section of Jeff Chambers and Leon Joyce is perfect for this music. These musicians have performed with famous bands throughout the US and Europe. Don’t miss this swinging affair! Also we will do some of Vince Guaraldi’s popular hits such as Cast Your Fate To The Wind, Ginza Samba, Days Of Wine And Roses, just to name a few. This is a rich program covering two different eras in jazz, both swinging while stylistically different.
Venue: Berger Center 6575 Oakmont Drive, Santa Rosa, CA
Admission: $20 (non-Oakmont residents need to contact Larry Vuckovich at 707-299-9964)
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Information: larryvuckovich@usa.net
Featuring: Noel Jewkes, clarinet / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Tommy Kesecker, vibes / Jeff Massanari, guitar / Jeff Chambers, bass / Leon Joyce, drums
October 23, Sunday
Larry Vuckovich Beyond Category Duo featuring Mike Hallesy and special guest saxophonist Jaroslav Olejar @ Café Pink House in Saratoga, CA.
For this performance Larry Vuckovich will perform in a duo format with the swinging bassist Mike Hallesy. Special guest saxophonist Jaroslav Olejar will perform some hip selections from the repertoire of Sonny Clark, Kenny Dorham, Joe Henderson & John Coltrane. Larry’s Beyond Category repertoire covers a diverse program of American Standard Classics (Gershwin, Ellington, Porter), Jazz styles of various eras, World Music – Balkan/Gypsy – Roma, Latin/Brazilian/Tango Jazz & Classical Music influences. Larry’s looking forward to having a bassist thus making this presentation going beyond solo adding more swinging and hard bop elements, plus Latin resulting in a fuller sounding showcase. Pianist Larry Vuckovich came to San Francisco in 1951 as a teenager from Montenegro – former Yugoslavia. He was fortunate to experience the heyday of jazz of which the '50s decade had some of the richest and most diverse developments happening. He heard such great big bands as Harry James, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Woody Herman as well as small groups as Miles Davis, MJQ, Bill Evans, Red Garland, Sonny Rollins, just to name a few. He brings to his jazz format all the impressions he absorbed from that period and more which developed later throughout his performances with the masters Mel Torme, Jon Hendricks, Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Bobby Hutcherson, Charlie Haden, Charles McPherson, Tom Harrell & more. He was fortunate to study classical piano at SF State with the noted Russian classical master pianist Vladimir Brenner. Larry Vuckovich is recognized for his piano touch where he incorporates some European classical themes fused with jazz. Larry is also recognized as a pioneer in the U.S. for combining the Balkan Folk influences with Jazz which is found on his landmark recording "Blue Balkan" featuring Bobby Hutcherson. We hope you will join us for a unique duo performance.
Venue: Café Pink House 14577 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070
Admission: $18
Time: 6:00 – 8:30 PM
Information: (408) 647-2273
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Mike Hallesy, bass / Special guest: Jaroslav Olejar, saxophone
October 15th, Saturday
Larry Vuckovich Presents a Memorial Concert for his brother, Andrew (Andro) Vuckovich @ St. John the Baptist Serbian Orthodox Church,900 Baker St, San Francisco, CA
Please check the link below with detailed info of Andro's life and a stellar cast of musicians featuring the ensembles: Vince Guaraldi Tribute Quintet, Benny Goodman Tribute Sextet, La Orquesta El Vucko and Crosswinds: Global Jazz Journey. This concert is being underwritten through your contributions to "gofundme," in order to provide free admission to the Memorial Concert.
October 8, Saturday
Downbeat award-winning vocalist Ed Reed with the Larry Vuckovich Trio @ JB Piano Company
Vocalist Ed Reed, Down Beat winner in the category "Deserving Wider Recognition" poll by the jazz critics, appears at JB Piano for the first time. His recent triumphant New York appearance at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca Cola, has gained him an excellent review from the New York Times. At an amazing age of 87, Ed is one of the most soulful, story-telling vocalists of his time. He has an amazing story to tell in life and musically. With the veterans including bassist Jeff Chambers and Larry Vuckovich, plus a talented 19 year old drummer, Tim Angulo, Ed will present a similar format which was enthusiastically received in New York. Don't miss this special, intimate opportunity to hear one of the legendary West Coast vocalists.
Venue: The JB Piano Co. 540 Irwin St, San Rafael, CA 94901
Admission: $20 at the door.
Time: 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Tickets: Call 415-456-9280
Featuring: Ed Reed, vocals / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass / Tim Angulo, drums
September 17, Saturday
Larry Vuckovich's Vince Guaraldi Tribute Quintet @ 59th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival
Larry Vuckovich is honored to bring a tribute to his former teacher Vince Guaraldi to the Monterey Jazz Festival. Vince Guaraldi was a legendary San Fran jazz figure who left an impressive legacy contributing to San Francisco’s jazz scene. Larry Vuckovich, who was Vince Guaraldi's only student and who performed in Vince's two-piano quintet Powder Keg, presents an authentic, first hand musical portrait of the Bay Area native and internationally acclaimed pianist: The Jazz & Latin Side of Vince Guaraldi. We have been honored to be invited to the prestigious LA Jazz Institute Festival which is paying tribute to a number of the great West Coast jazz musicians who were an integral part at Hermosa Beach Lighthouse. Vince Guaraldi performed at the Lighthouse at various times with such greats as Stan Levey, Conte Candoli, Leroy Vinnegar, Frank Rosolino, and numerous others. Larry Vuckovich will perform a premier of Vince's original composition, "Blue Lullaby" – never recorded by Vince. Vince's famous duets with Bola Sete will also be showcased. In addition, the program will include Vince Guaraldi's foremost, first choice, repertoire of swinging jazz, Latin/Brazilian, as well as some of his pop hits including "Cast Your Fate To The Wind". Also on the program, the quintet will perform Cal Tjader's hip mambo "Viva Cepeda" dedicated to Orlando Cepeda.
Venue:Dizzy's Den Monterey Fairgrounds, Monterey, CA
Admission: TBA
Time: 3:30 PM
Tickets: 888-248-6499 Tickets
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Josh Workman, guitar / John Santos, Latin percussion / Jeff Chambers, bass / Leon Joyce, drums
September 2, Friday
Larry Vuckovich's Vince Guaraldi Tribute Quintet @Westgate Hotel, San Diego – Closing out the Summertime Jazz Nights at the rooftop
Larry Vuckovich is honored to bring a tribute to his former teacher Vince Guaraldi to the Westgate Hotel in San Diego – closing out the Summertime Jazz Nights at the rooftop. Vince Guaraldi was a legendary San Fran jazz figure who left an impressive legacy contributing to San Francisco's jazz scene. Larry Vuckovich, who was Vince Guaraldi's only student and who performed in Vince's two-piano quintet Powder Keg, presents an authentic, first hand musical portrait of the Bay Area native and internationally acclaimed pianist: The Jazz & Latin Side of Vince Guaraldi. We have been honored to be invited to the prestigious LA Jazz Institute Festival which is paying tribute to a number of the great West Coast jazz musicians who were an integral part at Hermosa Beach Lighthouse. Vince Guaraldi performed at the Lighthouse at various times with such greats as Stan Levey, Conte Candoli, Leroy Vinnegar, Frank Rosolino, and numerous others. Larry Vuckovich will perform a premier of Vince's original composition, "Blue Lullaby" – never recorded by Vince. Vince's famous duets with Bola Sete will also be showcased. In addition, the program will include Vince Guaraldi's foremost, first choice, repertoire of swinging jazz, Latin/Brazilian, as well as some of his pop hits including "Cast Your Fate To The Wind". Also on the program, the quintet will perform Cal Tjader's hip mambo "Viva Cepeda" dedicated to Orlando Cepeda.
Venue: Westgate Hotel, San Diego, CA
Admission: $20 at the door (cash only)
Time: 6 PM – 9 PM
Tickets: 619-238-1818
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Josh Workman, guitar / John Santos, Latin percussion / Jeff Littleton, bass /Dick Weller, drums
July 23, Saturday
An All-Star Latin/Jazz Trio with John Santos, Larry Vuckovich, Jeff Chambers plus the multilingual vocalist Jackie Ryan @ Forest Hill Concerts.
Collectively these three jazz/Latin veterans have played with the likes of Cal Tjader, Tito Puente, Pete Escovedo, Bobby Hutcherson, McCoy Tyner, Paquito D’Rivera, Jose Mangual, & more. One of their specialties is transforming the timeless, beautiful melodies from the Great American Songbook to jazz rhythms and flavors including boleros, cha-chas, mambos, and sambas. The sound of this trio is unique – you’re in for an exciting experience... Multilingual vocalist Jackie Ryan will sing some top South American hits including Brazilian favorites and romantic Mexican boleros as well as mambo and cha cha selections. The acoustics in this venue are excellent as well as the beautiful Steinway. Free parking and refreshments are available.
Venue: Forest Hill Concerts Hill Christian Church, 250 Laguna Honda Blvd., San Francisco, CA
Admission: $20 Suggested Donation
Time: 7:30 PM
Information: (415) 890-4342 concert ticket info
Featuring: Jackie Ryan, vocals/ Larry Vuckovich, piano / John Santos, Latin percussion / Jeff Chambers, bass
July 2nd, Saturday
La Orquesta El Vucko at Fillmore Jazz Festival 2016 @ Sutter Street Stage.
Larry Vuckovich's La Orquesta El Vucko, a non–typical Latin band with a twist, offers a wide ranging repertoire that goes beyond salsa. It includes Mexican classic boleros, South American favorites, Great American Standards played in Latin tempos, bebop classics with a Latin feel, Brazilian selections, World Music including Balkan Salsa, bluesy funky Boogaloo hits & more
Larry Vuckovich had the good fortune to perform with the greatest Latin jazz percussionists and musicians in history. They include José Mangual (who played and recorded with Charlie Parker and Erroll Garner), Cal Tjader, Vince Guaraldi, Frankie Malabe, Pete Escovedo, Benny Velarde, Louis Romero, John Santos, Hector Lugo – to name a few. During the 50s Larry hung out at the famed Black Hawk club, listening to the Cal Tjader Quintet that had one of the greatest Latin rhythm sections of all time, which included Mongo Santamaria, Willie Bobo, Al McKibbon and Vince Guaraldi on piano. Hearing this exciting quintet in person regularly and absorbing the feel for Latin music, Larry became Vince’s only student learning from him, not only jazz elements, but the feeling and the concept for playing Latin jazz piano. Larry Vuckovich brings all of his varied experiences in forming La Orquesta El Vucko and making it a unique sounding Latin band. Soulful vocalist Jackie Ryan, whose mother was from Mexico, will sing some romantic Mexican boleros as well as standard classics in Latin rhythms. The king of timbales, Orestes Vilato will add that special spark which will be enhanced by the excellent conguero/bonguero Hector Lugo, and Jeff Chambers on bass.
Venue: Fillmore Jazz Festival
Admission:
Time: 4:30 - 6:00 PM
Information: Fillmore Jazz Festival 2016
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jackie Ryan, vocals/ Noel Jewkes, reeds / Jeff Chambers, bass /Orestes Vilato, timbales / Hector Lugo, congas, bongos
June 19, Sunday
Larry Vuckovich's Vince Guaraldi Tribute Ensemble @ SF Jazz Center, Miner Auditorium
Larry Vuckovich is honored to bring a tribute to his former teacher Vince Guaraldi to the SF Jazz Center’s Miner Auditorium. Vince Guaraldi was a legendary San Fran jazz figure who left an impressive legacy contributing to San Francisco’s jazz scene. Larry Vuckovich, who was Vince Guaraldi's only student and who performed in Vince's two-piano quintet Powder Keg, presents an authentic, first hand musical portrait of the Bay Area native and internationally acclaimed pianist: The Jazz & Latin Side of Vince Guaraldi. We have been honored to be invited to the prestigious LA Jazz Institute Festival which is paying tribute to a number of the great West Coast jazz musicians who were an integral part at Hermosa Beach Lighthouse. Vince Guaraldi performed at the Lighthouse at various times with such greats as Stan Levey, Conte Candoli, Leroy Vinnegar, Frank Rosolino, and numerous others. Larry Vuckovich will perform a premier of Vince's original composition, "Blue Lullaby" – never recorded by Vince. Vince's famous duets with Bola Sete will also be showcased. In addition, the program will include Vince Guaraldi's foremost, first choice, repertoire of swinging jazz, Latin/Brazilian, as well as some of his pop hits including "Cast Your Fate To The Wind". Also on the program, the quintet will perform Cal Tjader's hip mambo "Viva Cepeda" dedicated to Orlando Cepeda.
Venue: SF Jazz Center 201 Franklin Street (at Fell), San Francisco, CA 94102
Admission: TBA
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Tickets: (866) 920-5299
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Josh Workman, guitar / Hector Lugo, Latin percussion / Jeff Chambers, bass / Tim Angulo, drums
May 24th, Tuesday
Interview with Alisa Clancy: On KCSM 91.1 FM 9:00 a.m. Larry will be recalling his jazz experiences reflecting on his 80th landmark birthday celebration year. Also, he will talk about current festivals, concerts and projects.
http://www.kcsm.org
May 22nd, Sunday
La Orquesta El Vucko at Silo's in Napa, produced by Janice King.
Larry Vuckovich's La Orquesta El Vucko, a non–typical Latin band with a twist, offers a wide ranging repertoire that goes beyond salsa. It includes Mexican classic boleros, South American favorites, Great American Standards played in Latin tempos, bebop classics with a Latin feel, Brazilian selections, World Music including Balkan Salsa, bluesy funky Boogaloo hits & more
Larry Vuckovich had the good fortune to perform with the greatest Latin jazz percussionists and musicians in history. They include José Mangual (who played and recorded with Charlie Parker and Erroll Garner), Cal Tjader, Vince Guaraldi, Frankie Malabe, Pete Escovedo, Benny Velarde, Louis Romero, John Santos, Hector Lugo – to name a few. During the 50s Larry hung out at the famed Black Hawk club, listening to the Cal Tjader Quintet that had one of the greatest Latin rhythm sections of all time, which included Mongo Santamaria, Willie Bobo, Al McKibbon and Vince Guaraldi on piano. Hearing this exciting quintet in person regularly and absorbing the feel for Latin music, Larry became Vince’s only student learning from him, not only jazz elements, but the feeling and the concept for playing Latin jazz piano. Larry Vuckovich brings all of his varied experiences in forming La Orquesta El Vucko and making it a unique sounding Latin band. Soulful vocalist Jackie Ryan, whose mother was from Mexico, will sing some romantic Mexican boleros as well as standard classics in Latin rhythms. The king of timbales, Orestes Vilato will add that special spark which will be enhanced by the excellent conguero/bonguero Hector Lugo, and Jeff Chambers on bass.
Venue: Silo's in Napa 530 Main Street, Napa, CA
Admission: $25 for members of Napa Valley Jazz Society; $45 for non-members
Time: 4:00 - 6:30 PM
Information: 707-224-JAZZ (707-224-5299)
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jackie Ryan, vocals/ Noel Jewkes, reeds / Jeff Chambers, bass /Orestes Vilato, timbales / Hector Lugo, congas, bongos
May 15th, Sunday afternoon
Internationally acclaimed vocalist Jackie Ryan sings the Great American Songbook, plus Jazz & World Music Classics @ Piedmont Piano
Jackie's current CD, "Listen Here", featuring the renowned John Clayton Trio, (John is a Grammy Award winning bassist, took the #1 spot on America's Jazz Chart remaining there for 8 weeks. Jackie's last few CD's consistently reached the number one place on national radio airplay charts. One of the most versatile vocalists in jazz, Jackie possesses a most wide ranging repertoire including special standards, jazz-bebop classics/ vocalese, Latin American Boleros, Brazilian hits, soulful Blues, jazz interpretations of French and Italian standards. Larry and Jackie have a twenty year history of working together. Their dynamic musical chemistry is on a level matching other well known vocal/ piano duos. Their recordings received top reviews and they have toured in Europe… as a special treat for our listeners we’ll be serving wines and assorted cheeses.
Venue: Piedmont Piano Company 18th and San Pablo, Oakland, CA
Admission: $20 Donation
Time: 4:00 PM
Information: (510) 547-8188
Featuring: Jackie Ryan, vocals / Larry Vuckovich, piano
May 7, Saturday
Vocalist Melissa Morgan, the runner-up in the Thelonious Monk competition, appears with the Larry Vuckovich Trio @ The JB Piano Co. - San Rafael
Jazz vocalist Melissa Morgan, was the runner-up in the Thelonious Monk competition. She is one of the new bright lights on the jazz vocal scene. Because of her authenticity within the jazz tradition and her natural talent, it is the opinion of many listeners, that she should have won the Monk competition. While being inspirationally influenced by Billie Holiday and Dinah Washington, Melissa projects her own individual expression. This evening she will present a varied program of selections from the repertoires of Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, Duke Ellington and special standards. Besides also being a soulful blues singer, Melissa also sings vocalese material from Horace Silver, Jon Hendricks and Wes Montgomery. She is accompanied by veterans Larry Vuckovich, Jeff Chambers on bass, and Akira Tana on drums. Each set will be opened by the Trio before she comes on stage.
Venue: The JB Piano Co. 540 Irwin St, San Rafael, CA 94901
Admission: $20 at the door.
Time: 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Tickets: Call 415-456-9280
Featuring: Melissa Morgan, vocals / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass / Akira Tana, drums
May 25, Wednesday
Larry Vuckovich in solo concert @ Café Pink House in Saratoga, CA.
An interesting diverse program of American Standard Classics (Gershwin, Ellington, Porter), Jazz styles of various eras, World Music – Balkan/Gypsy – Roma, Latin/Brazilian/Tango Jazz & Classical Music influences. Pianist Larry Vuckovich came to San Francisco in 1951 as a teenager from Montenegro – former Yugoslavia. He was fortunate to experience the heyday of jazz of which the '50s decade had some of the richest and most diverse developments happening. He heard such great big bands as Harry James, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Woody Herman as well as small groups as Miles Davis, MJQ, Bill Evans, Red Garland, Sonny Rollins, just to name a few. He brings to the solo piano format all the impressions he absorbed from that period and more which developed later throughout his performances with the masters Mel Torme, Jon Hendricks, Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Bobby Hutcherson, Charlie Haden, Charles McPherson, Tom Harrell & more. He was fortunate to study classical piano at SF State with the noted Russian classical master pianist Vladimir Brenner. Larry Vuckovich is recognized for his piano touch where he incorporates some European classical themes fused with jazz. Larry is also recognized as a pioneer in the U.S. for combining the Balkan Folk influences with Jazz which is found on his landmark recording "Blue Balkan" featuring Bobby Hutcherson. We hope you will join us for a unique solo piano presentation.
Venue: Café Pink House 14577 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070
Admission: $15 Suggested donation
Time: 7:30 – 9:30 PM
Information: (408) 647-2273
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, solo piano
April 24, Sunday
ART OF THE BALLAD - Lyricism and Melodic Beauty in Jazz with Larry Vuckovich @ California Jazz Conservatory – The JAZZSCHOOL
Master jazz pianist and long-time veteran of the Bay Area jazz scene Larry Vuckovich returns to the CJC to share important and influential jazz elements The Art of the Ballad concept will be exemplified, playing ballads in different formats, such as in 3/4 rhythm, in Bolero and bossa tempos as well as in groovy 4/4 walking style feel. Bebop style ballad playing will be exemplified as well, showing that special bebop phrasing with sophisticated syncopation and variation in dynamics. Rubato interpretation of the ballad will be emphasized as well. The workshop will include a hands-on participation with pianists in attendance… The importance of lyricism and melodic beauty in jazz, will be showcased and will be demonstrated at the piano by Larry Vuckovich, who will also cite and play examples of the great ballad interpreters such as Lester Young, Ben Webster, Stan Getz, Brew Moore, Bill Evans, Tommy Flanagan, Barry Harris, and other greats …Also on the menu, the substitute changes in classic standards – the re-harmonization of the great tunes will be shown where the original message of the composition stays intact, without losing the beauty of the composition. Special voicings of jazz harmony and piano touch will be shown. Ballads offer such a wide range of moods, tempos, flavors, thus creating a variety of stylistic and creative interpretations. Jazz lovers who do not play an instrument, will be able to appreciate this presentation by getting closer to this music.
Venue: California Jazz Conservatory 2087 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA
Admission: Advance $30 - Day of Workshop $45
Time: 12:00 PM (Noon) – 3:00 PM
Information: (510) 845-5373
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
April 17, Sunday
Virtuoso special guest violinist Carlos Reyes with Larry Vuckovich’s All-Star Latin/Jazz Trio featuring John Santos and Jeff Chambers @ Piedmont Piano
Violinist Carlos Reyes has established an international reputation as an outstanding harpist and violinist. He can be called a virtuoso violinist, not only due to his dazzling technique, but due to his soulful playing and a warm sound that uplifts and affects the audiences spirits. Larry Vuckovich’s All-Star Latin/Jazz Trio, the combination of three Jazz/Latin veterans, have played collectively with the likes of Cal Tjader, Tito Puente, Pete Escovedo, Bobby Hutcherson, McCoy Tyner, Paquito D’Rivera, Jose Mangual, & more. One of their specialties is transforming the timeless, beautiful melodies from the Great American Songbook to jazz rhythms and flavors including boleros, cha-chas, mambos, and sambas. The sound of this trio is unique – you’re in for an exciting experience. The acoustics in this venue are excellent as well as the beautiful Yamaha concert grand piano. Instead of evening concerts, this is the first Sunday afternoon concert for us at Piedmont Piano which is more preferable.
Venue: Piedmont Piano 1728 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612
Admission: $20 Suggested Donation
Time: 4:00 PM
Information: (510) 547-8188
Featuring: Carlos Reyes, violin / Larry Vuckovich, piano / John Santos, Latin percussion / Jeff Chambers, bass
February 21, Sunday
Larry Vuckovich's Vince Guaraldi Tribute Ensemble @ The Firehouse for the Arts, Pleasanton, CA
Larry Vuckovich, who was Vince Guaraldi's only student and who performed in Vince's two-piano quintet Powder Keg, presents an authentic, first hand musical portrait of the Bay Area native and internationally acclaimed pianist: The Jazz & Latin Side of Vince Guaraldi. We have been honored to be invited to the prestigious LA Jazz Institute Festival which is paying tribute to a number of the great West Coast jazz musicians who were an integral part at Hermosa Beach Lighthouse. Vince Guaraldi performed at the Lighthouse at various times with such greats as Stan Levey, Conte Candoli, Leroy Vinnegar, Frank Rosolino, and numerous others. Larry Vuckovich will perform a premier of Vince's original composition, "Blue Lullaby" – never recorded by Vince. Vince's famous duets with Bola Sete will also be showcased. In addition, the program will include Vince Guaraldi's foremost, first choice, repertoire of swinging jazz, Latin/Brazilian, as well as some of his pop hits including "Cast Your Fate To The Wind". Also on the program, the quintet will perform Cal Tjader's hip mambo "Viva Cepeda" dedicated to Orlando Cepeda.
Venue: The Firehouse for the Arts 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94566
Admission: ranges from $13.50 - $25.00
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Tickets: (925) 931-4848
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Josh Workman, guitar / John Santos, Latin percussion / Jeff Chambers, bass / Leon Joyce, drums
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February 17, Wednesday
Larry Vuckovich in solo concert @ Café Pink House in Saratoga, CA.
An interesting diverse program of American Standard Classics (Gershwin, Ellington, Porter), Jazz styles of various eras, World Music – Balkan/Gypsy – Roma, Latin/Brazilian/Tango Jazz & Classical Music influences.
Pianist Larry Vuckovich came to San Francisco in 1951 as a teenager from Montenegro – former Yugoslavia. He was fortunate to experience the heyday of jazz of which the '50s decade had some of the richest and most diverse developments happening. He heard such great big bands as Harry James, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Woody Herman as well as small groups as Miles Davis, MJQ, Bill Evans, Red Garland, Sonny Rollins, just to name a few. He brings to the solo piano format all the impressions he absorbed from that period and more which developed later throughout his performances with the masters Mel Torme, Jon Hendricks, Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Bobby Hutcherson, Charlie Haden, Charles McPherson, Tom Harrell & more. He was fortunate to study classical piano at SF State with the noted Russian classical master pianist Vladimir Brenner. Larry Vuckovich is recognized for his piano touch where he incorporates some European classical themes fused with jazz. Larry is also recognized as a pioneer in the U.S. for combining the Balkan Folk influences with Jazz which is found on his landmark recording "Blue Balkan" featuring Bobby Hutcherson. We hope you will join us for a unique solo piano presentation.
Venue: Café Pink House 14577 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070
Admission: $15 Suggested donation
Time: 7:30 – 9:30 PM
Information: (408) 647-2273
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, solo piano
January 30, Saturday
An All-Star Latin/Jazz Trio with John Santos, Larry Vuckovich, and Jeff Chambers @ Forest Hill Concerts.
Collectively these three jazz/Latin veterans have played with the likes of Cal Tjader, Tito Puente, Pete Escovedo, Bobby Hutcherson, McCoy Tyner, Paquito D’Rivera, Jose Mangual, & more. One of their specialties is transforming the timeless, beautiful melodies from the Great American Songbook to jazz rhythms and flavors including boleros, cha-chas, mambos, and sambas. The sound of this trio is unique – you’re in for an exciting experience. The acoustics in this venue are excellent as well as the beautiful Steinway. Free parking and refreshments are available.
Venue: Forest Hill Concerts Hill Christian Church, 250 Laguna Honda Blvd., San Francisco, CA
Admission: $20 Suggested Donation
Time: 7:30 PM
Information: (415) 890-4342 concert ticket info
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / John Santos, Latin percussion / Jeff Chambers, bass
January 28, Thursday
Music of Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, with a touch of Duke and Basie @ Oakmont Village, Santa Rosa, CA
Larry Vuckovich’s Benny Goodman Tribute Sextet will perform stimulating selections from the BG 1938 Carnegie Hall concert as well as some of the great hits from the orchestras of Artie Shaw, Duke Ellington and Count Basie highlighting music from one of the great eras in jazz. The program will include selections of BG’s small groups, the trio with pianist Teddy Wilson and Gene Krupa, plus his quartet featuring the vibraphonist Lionel Hampton. An important fact: Major League Baseball became racially integrated in the mid-40s. However, Benny Goodman integrated his musical groups 10 years prior to this and thus made a strong statement which was followed by other bands. Larry Vuckovich has chosen an outstanding ensemble for this concert with Noel Jewkes, doing the role of Benny Goodman; Jeff Massanari paying tribute to Charlie Christian and vibraphonist Tommy Kesecker will fill the role of Lionel Hampton. The swinging rhythm section of Jeff Chambers and Leon Joyce is perfect for this music. These musicians have performed with famous bands throughout the US and Europe. Don’t miss this swinging affair!
Venue: Berger Center 6575 Oakmont Drive, Santa Rosa, CA
Admission: $20 (non-Oakmont residents need to contact Larry Vuckovich at 707-299-9964)
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Information: larryvuckovich@usa.net
Featuring: Noel Jewkes, clarinet / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Tommy Kesecker, vibes / Jeff Massanari, guitar / Jeff Chambers, bass / Leon Joyce, drums.
January 16, Saturday
JAZZ PIANO LINEAGE WORKSHOP: – From New Orleans to Today & the Art of the Ballad @ Piedmont Piano Studios
This workshop will cover the historic lineage of jazz piano from New Orleans style, including Earl "Fatha" Hines, through the swing era with the samples of Teddy Wilson, on to bebop and post bop styles of Bud Powell, Bill Evans, Red Garland, Tommy Flanagan, Hank Jones, Barry Harris, McCoy Tyner, and Chick Corea. Also included will be the lesser-known unsung heroes such as Carl Perkins, Horace Parlan, as well as demonstrations of Thelonious Monk's stylistic concept……The Art of the Ballad concept will be exemplified, playing ballads in different formats, such as in 3/4 rhythm, in Bolero and bossa tempos as well as in groovy 4/4 walking style feel. Rubato interpretation of the ballad will be emphasized. The workshop will include a hands-on participation with pianists in attendance……Also on the menu, the substitute changes in standards – the re-harmonization of the great tunes will be shown where the original message of the composition stays intact, without losing the beauty of the composition. Special voicings of jazz harmony and piano touch will be emphasized. Larry will offer blues style playing from down home blues through swing era, and bebop blues. Questions can be asked about comping, accompanying vocalists and horns.
Larry Vuckovich gained first-hand knowledge from performances or recordings with many of the jazz greats including Dexter Gordon, Charles McPherson, Charlie Haden, Tom Harrell, Bobby Hutcherson, Tony Bennett, Joe Williams, Jon Hendricks, Bobby McFerrin, Billy Higgins, Philly Joe Jones and Elvin Jones. Larry has been associated with several piano icons, such as Bud Powell, Red Garland, Bill Evans, Barry Harris, Tommy Flanagan, McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea and as the only student of Vince Guaraldi.
Venue: Piedmont Piano Company 1728 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612
Admission: Advance $50 – checks payable to Larry Vuckovich
Time: 12:00 PM (Noon) – 3:00 PM
Information: (707) 299-9964
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
Past Concerts/Events of 2015
December 19th, Saturday
An intimate musical duet with vocalist Jackie Ryan/Larry Vuckovich plus bassist, Jeff Chambers @ JB piano/San Rafael. Jackie Ryan and Larry Vuckovich display a close musical/creative rapport, which goes back over 20 years. Their repertoire is most diverse featuring jazz classics, rare standards, South American boleros, Brazilian, blues & more.
Piano and voice duets are similar in concept to violin and piano presentations. This is a powerful format where the strength of the music comes through, just as in chamber music. Seasoned bassist Jeff Chambers has been added to create further musical dialogue . First of all, it's an intimate duo format displaying close musical chemistry between the wonderful voice of Jackie Ryan and seasoned, creative accompaniment by Larry Vuckovich, who has accompanied such vocalists as Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Irene Kral, Joe Williams, Tony Bennett, Anita O'Day, Bobby McFerrin and many more. The rapport between Jackie/Larry and Jeff Chambers on bass, covers various areas of jazz styles and various tempos and moods. The multilingual vocalist Jackie Ryan will present a diverse repertoire of interesting material.
Venue: The JB Piano Co. 540 Irwin St, San Rafael, CA 94901
Admission: $20 at the door.
Time: 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Tickets: Call 415-456-9280
Featuring: Jackie Ryan, vocals / Larry Vuckovich, piano /Jeff Chambers, bass
December 5th, Saturday
Larry Vuckovich's 79th Landmark Birthday: Solo Piano, Duet Intimacy & Improvisational Dialogue – Noel Jewkes, one of the great nationally respected multi-reed musicians will join Larry in some intimate/stimulating duets. Noel and Larry are celebrating their 50th year of association, going back to 1965 with Jon Hendricks. As always, we will bring special treats: assorted cheeses, hummus, olives, and wines, to express thanks to our jazz listeners.
Larry Vuckovich will open with some solo selections followed by a duet musical conversation with Noel Jewkes. They will perform classic rare standards, contemporary jazz, Brazilian, Middle-Eastern / Gypsy – Roma and more. As mentioned, Larry and Noel’s 50 year association results in a close musical rapport. We hope you will join us for this special event. Piedmont Piano always has a world class nine foot concert grand on stage- either a Fazioli, or a Yamaha.
Venue: Piedmont Piano - New Oakland store 18th and San Pablo, Oakland, CA
Admission: $20 Donation
Time: 8:00 PM
Information: (510) 547-8188
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Noel Jewkes, multi-reeds
November 28, Saturday
Larry Vuckovich's Beyond Category Trio, featuring the outstanding Latin percussionist Daniel Moreno and veteran bassist, Jeff Chambers @ The Trident in Sausalito
Larry Vuckovich presents a first time appearance of internationally acclaimed Latin drummer, Daniel Moreno. Daniel has performed for a number of years in Europe, New York and Africa. His wife Awa Songho, noted Mali ethnic vocalist has recorded with Daniel and other internationally acclaimed musicians. Awa has generously consented to sit in this evening at the Trident which would further add to the diverse music program. Swinging, veteran bassist, Jeff Chambers, has toured with Freddie Hubbard, Bobby Hutcherson, Ahmad Jamal bands and has performed with numerous other greats. Looking forward to a stimulating evening of Latin jazz, swinging jazz, and a multi-ethnic flavored evening!
Venue: The Trident in Sausalito 558 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA
Admission: No cover - Cocktails, dinner and appetizers are available.
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Information: (415) 331-3232
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Daniel Moreno, drums / Jeff Chambers, bass / Awa Songho, guest vocalist
November 22nd, Sunday
IMPORTANT HISTORIC JAZZ GEMS – Seldom Heard Masterpieces with Larry Vuckovich @ California Jazz Conservatory – The JAZZSCHOOL
Master jazz pianist and long-time veteran of the Bay Area jazz scene Larry Vuckovich returns to the CJC to share important and influential jazz history. Presenting lesser or seldom heard recordings from Duke Ellington, early Quincy Jones, Miles Davis & Gil Evans, Boyd Raeburn, Ella, Sarah, the rarely heard bebop bands of Benny Goodman and Harry James, classical music connections with jazz and more. (Have any of you heard about Fred Mergy? Fred was one of the greatest trombonists of his time. Larry Vuckovich will play a rare recording by Fred.) Larry will lead a wide-ranging discussion and a listening session providing illuminating context for each of these great recordings. Larry has surprises in store by introducing even lesser known great musicians who will knock you out. Open to all, and suitable for both musicians and non-musicians.
Larry Vuckovich gained first-hand knowledge from performances or recordings with many of the jazz greats including Dexter Gordon, Charles McPherson, Charlie Haden, Tom Harrell, Bobby Hutcherson, Tony Bennett, Joe Williams, Jon Hendricks, Bobby McFerrin, Billy Higgins, Philly Joe Jones and Elvin Jones. Larry has been associated with several piano icons, such as Bud Powell, Red Garland, Bill Evans, Barry Harris, Tommy Flanagan, McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea and as the only student of Vince Guaraldi.
Venue: California Jazz Conservatory 2087 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA
Admission: Advance $30 - Day of Workshop $45
Time: 12:00 PM (Noon) – 3:00 PM
Information: (510) 845-5373
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
November 15th, Sunday
Larry Vuckovich's Bay Area All-Stars: Dexter Gordon Tribute Quintet/Vince Guaraldi Tribute Quitet/La Orquesta El Vucko, plus Jackie Ryan@ Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society.
Larry Vuckovich, brings to the Bach Society the highly successful Bay Area All-Star program which sold out the 650 seat venue at the Filoli this past summer. In actuality it's a mini-Festival presentation which in part is a retrospective of Larry's jazz history. It honors three of his associations: his performances with Dexter Gordon in Europe; his performances with Vince Guaraldi, who chose Larry to be his piano partner for his two keyboard quintet, Powder Keg; and thirdly Larry Vuckovich's connection with the legendary Black Hawk Club where Larry got the inspiration for his Latin band, La Orquesta El Vucko, when listening to Cal Tjader's Latin jazz quintet that featured Mongo Santamaria, Willie Bobo and Vince Guaraldi. Headlining the program is the multilingual world class vocalist Jackie Ryan. This is truly a musical extravaganza featuring nine great musicians on one stage, performing a diverse program of exciting jazz styles. Mark your calendar for this one!
Venue: Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society at the Douglas Beach House 311 Mirada Road Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Admission: TBA
Time: 4:30-7:30 PM
Tickets: (650) 726-4143
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jackie Ryan, vocals / Noel Jewkes, tenor / Rob Roth, tenor / Josh Workman, guitar / Louis Romero, Latin percussion / Hector Lugo, Latin percussion / Jeff Chambers, bass / Jimmy Gallagher, drums
November 14th, Saturday
An intimate musical duet with vocalist Jackie Ryan and Larry Vuckovich @ Forest Hill Concerts. Jackie Ryan and Larry Vuckovich display a close musical/creative rapport, which goes back over 20 years. Their repertoire is most diverse featuring jazz classics, rare standards, South American boleros, Brazilian, blues & more.
Piano and voice duets are similar in concept to violin and piano presentations. This is a powerful format where the strength of the music comes through without the need of a rhythm section. It's an intimate due format displaying close musical chemistry between the wonderful voice of Jackie Ryan and seasoned, creative accompaniment by Larry Vuckovich, who has accompanied such vocalists as Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Irene Kral, Joe Williams, Tony Bennett, Anita O'Day, Bobby McFerrin and many more. The rapport between Jackie and Larry covers various areas of jazz styles and various tempos. The music has richness and depth, displaying a strong rhythmic feel, just like in chamber music.
Venue: Hill Christian Church, 250 Laguna Honda Blvd., San Francisco, CA
Admission: $20 Suggested Donation
Time: 7:30 PM
Information: (415) 890-4342 concert ticket info
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jackie Ryan, vocals
October 25, Sunday
Crosswinds: Global Jazz Journey (formerly Blue Balkan Ensemble) performs at the newly remodeled Veterans Building. Presented by the Friends of San Francisco Chamber Music, more than 30 ensembles will fill the building’s beautiful Herbst Theater/Green Room for another exciting edition of the Bay Area’s premier music event.
Formerly the Blue Balkan Ensemble, this newly revived group features the original Blue Balkan master violinist, Eric Golub along with the exciting marimba player, Tommy Kesecker. Vince Delgado, the great interpreter of the Middle Eastern percussion, along with the swinging rhythm team of bassist Michael Zisman and drummer Jimmy Gallagher create stimulating rhythm. Please note: This performance is only a 20-minute set. The ensemble will play four selections. However, as on the old 78 records, the strength and depth of the music is not bound by length but by the quality of the musical statement. It will be a stimulating performance.
Venue: San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center - Herbst Theater 401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco.
Admission: free admission
Time: 5:15 to 5:35 PM (20 minute set)
Performance Schedule: http://www.sffcm.org/concerts/sfmusic-day/schedule/
Information: (415) 967-3326
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Eric Golub, violin /Tommy Kesecker, marimba / Vince Delgado, dumbek-middle eastern percussion/ Michael Zisman, bass / Jimmy Gallagher, drums
October 17th, Saturday
Duet Intimacy/Improvisational Dialogue – featuring bassist/mandolinist Michael Zisman and Larry Vuckovich on piano at Forest Hill Concerts, performing jazz classics, world music, & contemporary jazz. The repertoire will also include originals, Balkan-Middle Eastern selections as well as rare standards and jazz tango.
Bassist Michael Zisman has spent 20 years on the New York jazz scene performing with the greats such as Phil Woods, George Coleman, Cecil Payne, Eric Alexander & more. Mike is also an outstanding mandolinist playing swinging jazz on that instrument as well as world music. Mike was also the program director at Stanford Jazz for a number of years. This evening’s duet will display close musical chemistry – he and Larry Vuckovich always bring fresh, creative energy to their presentation. Forest Hill Concerts offers a free parking lot as well as some refreshments.
Venue: Forest Hill Concerts, 250 Laguna Honda Blvd., San Francisco, CA
Admission: $20 Suggested Donation
Time: 7:30 PM
Information: (415) 890-4342 concert ticket info
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Michael Zisman, bass/mandolin
October 11th, Sunday
Music of Benny Goodman, produced by Bill Hart , the President of the NVJS @ Robert Mondavi Winery
Clarinetist Benny Goodman was one of the key figures in shaping the music of the Swing Era. His big band, with the Fletcher Henderson arrangements, made an historic mark in 1935. Benny Goodman's small groups, the trio with pianist Teddy Wilson and Gene Krupa, plus his quartet featuring the vibraphonist Lionel Hampton, Teddy Wilson and Gene Krupa, also made a strong impression in jazz having intricate arrangements, close interplay of the musicians and great swing. An important fact: Maj. League Baseball became racially integrated in the mid-40s. However, Benny Goodman integrated his musical groups 10 years prior to this and thus made a strong statement which was followed by other bands. Today's concert will also honor the great musical contributions of pianist Teddy Wilson, vibraphonist Lionel Hampton and the revolutionary guitar playing of Charlie Christian. Larry Vuckovich has chosen an outstanding ensemble for this concert with Noel Jewkes, doing the role of Benny Goodman; Josh Workman paying tribute to Charlie Christian and vibraphonist Tommy Kesecker will fill the role of Lionel Hampton. The swinging rhythm section of Jeff Chambers and Leon Joyce is perfect for this music. Don’t miss this swinging affair!
Venue: Robert Mondavi Winery 7801 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena, CA
Admission: $25 for members of Napa Valley Jazz Society; $45 for non-members
Time: 4:00 PM
Information: 707-224-JAZZ (707-224-5299)
Featuring: Noel Jewkes, clarinet / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Tommy Kesecker, vibes / Josh Workman, guitar / Jeff Chambers, bass / Leon Joyce, drums.
October 2nd, Friday
Larry Vuckovich's Beyond Category Trio featuring Jon Arkin on drums@ The Trident in Sausalito
Vocalist Sanna Craig will reschedule her performance for future date. Joining the Larry Vuckovich Trio will be the strong groove bassist, Mike Hallesy and the young, swinging drummer, Jon Arkin, who performed with Larry's All-Star lineup this past summer at Filoli. Jon, was highly recommended to Larry by bassist Jeff Chambers and is one of the most talented new young drummers on the scene. He displays utmost taste and he's quite versatile being at home with various styles of the music. Jon Arkin and bassist Mike Hallesy create an excellent rhythmic platform, a strong basis for creative improvisation.
Venue: The Trident in Sausalito 558 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA
Admission: No cover - Cocktails, dinner and appetizers are available.
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Information: (415) 331-3232
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano /Mike Hallesy, bass / Jon Arkin, drums
September 4, Friday
Larry Vuckovich's Beyond Category Trio, featuring the exciting young drummer, Jimmy Gallagher, veteran bassist, Jeff Chambers and special guest pianist, Adam Shulman @ The Trident in Sausalito
Larry Vuckovich presents a first time concept at the Trident in bringing a special guest pianist, Adam Shulman. Adam is an outstanding young jazz pianist portraying authenticity and plays with a lot of feeling. Adam and Larry will alternate during each set to provide the audience with two similar and different piano concepts. Larry’s Beyond Category Trio is also featuring this evening the exciting young drummer, Jimmy Gallagher. Jimmy, one of the most authentic drummers in the Bay Area, who has made a detailed study of various styles of jazz drumming, is a most versatile drummer, fitting in with so many various areas of jazz. Swinging, veteran bassist, Jeff Chambers, has toured with Freddie Hubbard, Bobby Hutcherson, Ahmad Jamal bands and has performed with numerous other greats. Looking forward to a swinging evening!
Venue: The Trident in Sausalito 558 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA
Admission: No cover - Cocktails, dinner and appetizers are available.
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Information: (415) 331-3232
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Adam Shulman, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass / Jimmy Gallagher, drums
August 22nd, Saturday
Larry Vuckovich's Beyond Category Trio features vocalist Marianna August and veteran bassist, Perry Thoorsell @ The Trident in Sausalito
Vocalist Marianna August has sung for many years in some excellent settings with her partner multi – read instrumentalist Jim Rothermel. Marianna’s repertoire is quite extensive and it includes some of the best songs from the Great American Songbook. Marianna possesses a smooth and mellow sound which is quite appealing and attractive. Veteran bassist Perry Thoorsell has performed with Joe Henderson, Eddie Henderson and numerous greats. Besides possessing an excellent groove, Perry’s solos are some of the most creative in jazz. His melodic invention brings out many surprises.
Venue: The Trident in Sausalito 558 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA
Admission: No cover - Cocktails, dinner and appetizers are available.
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Information: (415) 331-3232
Featuring: Marianna August, vocals / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Perry Thoorsell, bass
July 31st, Friday
Larry Vuckovich's Beyond Category Trio, featuring the exciting young drummer, Jimmy Gallagher and veteran bassist, Doug Miller @ The Trident in Sausalito
Larry Vuckovich and the Beyond Category Trio, are featuring this evening the exciting young drummer, Jimmy Gallagher. Jimmy, one of the most authentic drummers in the Bay Area, who has made a detailed study of various styles of jazz drumming, is a most versatile drummer, fitting in with so many various areas of jazz. Swinging, veteran bassist, Doug Miller, has toured with the Ellington and Basie orchestras and has performed with numerous other greats including drummer Jimmy Cobb, James Moody, Dick Hyman, and numerous others. Looking forward to a swinging evening!
Venue: The Trident in Sausalito 558 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA
Admission: No cover - Cocktails, dinner and appetizers are available.
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Information: (415) 331-3232
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano /Doug Miller, bass /Jimmy Gallagher, drums
July 25th, Saturday
Duet Intimacy/Improvisational Dialogue – featuring Noel Jewkes on multi-reeds and Larry Vuckovich on piano, playing rare movie themes, including film noir, plus classic and contemporary jazz. The repertoire will also include originals, Balkan-Middle Eastern selections as well as rare standards and jazz tango.
Presenting classic rare standards, contemporary jazz, Latin – Brazilian, Middle-Eastern l Gypsy – Roma / Flamenco originals, plus bebop masters' compositions of Ellington / Strayhorn, blues and free improvisation. The multi-reed master, Noel Jewkes will be performing on several instruments including soprano, clarinet & flute. Noel and Larry will present an intimate musical dialogue with creative improvisational communications presenting originals and a rare movie themes including film noir. Forest Hill Christian Church offers a free parking lot as well as some refreshments.
Venue: Hill Christian Church, 250 Laguna Honda Blvd., San Francisco, CA
Admission: $20 Suggested Donation
Time: 7:30 PM
Information: (415) 566-1414 church phone; (415) 890-4342 concert ticket info
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Noel Jewkes, multi-reeds
July 18th, Saturday
Cory Weeds with the Larry Vuckovich Trio @ North Coast Brewing Co. – Sequoia Room, Ft Bragg
Tenor saxophonist extraordinaire Cory Weeds, together with the Larry Vuckovich Trio, perform at the newly remodeled Sequoia Room. Cory is deeply rooted in the jazz tradition of the tenor saxophone and continues to honor and perform the music of the unsung heroes. He has an expressive, soulful sound possessing a strong swinging groove. Cory has performed with the top names in jazz including Christian Mc Bride and Joey DeFrancesco. Cory Weeds’ repertoire includes originals which are rooted in bebop, hard bop and post bop. Larry Vuckovich Trio includes the veteran bassist, Doug Miller and the exciting, young drummer, Jimmy Gallagher.
Venue: North Coast Brewing Company 455 North Main St., Ft Bragg, CA 95437
Admission: First show is a dinner show; second show is a $10
Time: 6:00 PM & 8:30 PM Two shows
Information: (707) 964-1286 Purchase tickets for this event
Featuring: Cory Weeds tenor sax / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Doug Miller, bass / Jimmy Gallagher, drums
July 12th, Sunday
Larry Vuckovich's Bay Area All-Stars featuring Jackie Ryan @ Filoli Gardens
Filoli Gardens and Merrilee Trost are presenting the wide-ranging musical palette of Larry Vuckovich's Beyond Category concept of various ensembles. Three of his successful bands will be on stage: the Dexter Gordon Tribute Quintet, Vince Guaraldi Tribute Quintet and his Latin band, La Orquesta El Vucko. Topping off this exciting offering is the soulful Jackie Ryan as the featured vocalist. Jackie's diverse repertoire will be right at home on this program, where she will be singing great standards, South American classics, blues and more. This truly is a musical journey through jazz.
Venue: Filoli
Admission: $60 members; $70 non-members
Time: 1:30 to 4:00 PM
Tickets: http://www.filoli.org/jazz/#2 650 – 364 – 8300 ext 508
Featuring: Jackie Ryan, vocals/ Noel Jewkes / Rob Roth, tenors / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Josh Workman, guitar / Louis Romero and Hector Lugo, Latin percussionists/ Jeff Chambers, bass / Jon Arkin, drums
June 27th, Saturday
Larry Vuckovich in solo concert at J-B Piano Company in San Rafael: Saturday, June 27th. An interesting diverse program of American Standard Classics (Gershwin, Ellington, Porter), Jazz styles of various eras, World Music – Balkan/Gypsy – Roma, Latin/Brazilian/Tango Jazz & Classical Music influences.
Pianist Larry Vuckovich came to San Francisco in 1951 as a teenager from Montenegro – former Yugoslavia. He was fortunate to experience the heyday of jazz of which the '50s decade had some of the richest and most diverse developments happening. He heard such great big bands as Harry James, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Woody Herman as well as small groups as Miles Davis, MJQ, Bill Evans, Red Garland, Sonny Rollins, just to name a few. He brings to the solo piano format all the impressions he absorbed from that period and more which developed later throughout his performances with the masters Mel Torme, Jon Hendricks, Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Bobby Hutcherson, Charlie Haden, Charles McPherson, Tom Harrell & more. He was fortunate to study classical piano at SF State with the noted Russian classical master pianist Vladimir Brenner. Larry Vuckovich is recognized for his piano touch where he incorporates some European classical themes fused with jazz. Larry is also recognized as a pioneer in the U.S. for combining the Balkan Folk influences with Jazz which is found on his landmark recording "Blue Balkan" featuring Bobby Hutcherson. We hope you will join us for a unique solo piano presentation.
Venue: J-B Piano Company, 540 Irwin Street, San Rafael, CA 94901
Admission: $20 Suggested donation
Time: 7:30 PM
Information: 415-456-9280
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, solo piano
June 15th , Monday
Bay Area Premiere: Grant Green/ Joe Henderson Presentation featuring guest vocalist Melissa Morgan @ Yoshi's Jack London Sq., Oakland
While a number of Joe Henderson presentations have been done in the Bay Area, this is a first featuring the music of Grant Green and Joe Henderson from their collaboration. Larry Vuckovich presents the music of these two greats including selections from their legendary Blue Note recordings that showcased their close chemistry. The albums "Idle Moments" and "Solid" produced memorable tracks including "Jean De Fleur", "Idle Moments", and "The Kicker". Also on the program will be Joe's original "Inner Urge" from the album of the same title, plus selections from two other Grant Green albums, "The Latin Bit" and "Feelin' The Spirit". Thelonious Monk Competition runner up, Melissa Morgan is the featured vocalist this evening. In the opinion of many jazz followers, the feeling was that Melissa should have won that competition due to her authenticity for jazz singing. She will sing a couple of spirituals/gospel selections from Grant's album "Feelin' the Spirit" and also a vocalese selection joining the band from the album "Idle Moments". Her soulful style adds the perfect spice and balance to this program. The All-Star Bay Area sextet features the front line of guitarist Josh Workman and tenor saxophonist Rob Roth. Latin percussionist Hector Lugo will play the role of Patato Valdes and the rhythm section of Jeff Chambers on bass and Austin Harris on drums will round out the band. Don't miss this swinging night!
Venue: Yoshi's Oakland 510 Embarcadero West, Jack London Square, Oakland, CA
Admission: $20
Time: 8 PM
Tickets: ticketfly.com
Featuring: Melissa Morgan, vocals / Josh Workman, guitar / Rob Roth, tenor / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass /Austin Harris, drums /, Hector Lugo, Latin percussion
June 7th, Sunday
Alto saxophone great Charles McPherson and his Quartet at Silo's in Napa, produced by Bruce Hopewell
Charles McPherson, the leading alto saxophonist in jazz, makes a special appearance in the wine country. Charles, the leading exponent of the Charlie Parker legacy, is also the main voice of today's updated modern alto saxophone style. He has performed with such greats as Barry Harris, Billy Eckstine, Dizzy Gillespie, Nat Adderley, Jay McShan, Tom Harrell, Wynton Marsalis and many others. Charles and Larry started their association in '78 at Keystone Korner. From then on they continued with numerous concerts and recordings together culminating with performances at the major venues in New York such as the Village Vanguard, Blue Note, and in San Francisco at the former Sonny Buxton’s Milestones and at Pete Douglas' Bach Society in Half Moon Bay. Their last appearance at the San Jose Jazz Festival was one of the highlights of that weekend. Don’t miss this rare appearance!
Venue: Silo's, Napa 530 Main Street, Napa, CA
Admission: $25 for members of Napa Valley Jazz Society; $45 for non-members
Time: 4:00 - 6:30 PM
Information: 707-224-JAZZ (707-224-5299)
Featuring: Charles McPherson, alto / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass / Austin Harris, drums.
June 5th, Friday
Alto saxophone great Charles McPherson and his Quartet perform for the Palo Alto Jazz Alliance, produced by Harvey Mittler
Charles McPherson, the leading alto saxophonist in jazz, makes a special appearance in the wine country. Charles, the leading exponent of the Charlie Parker legacy, is also the main voice of today's updated modern alto saxophone style. He has performed with such greats as Barry Harris, Billy Eckstine, Dizzy Gillespie, Nat Adderley, Jay McShan, Tom Harrell, Wynton Marsalis and many others. Charles and Larry started their association in '78 at Keystone Korner. From then on they continued with numerous concerts and recordings together culminating with performances at the major venues in New York such as the Village Vanguard, Blue Note, and in San Francisco at the former Sonny Buxton’s Milestones and at Pete Douglas' Bach Society in Half Moon Bay. Their last appearance at the San Jose Jazz Festival was one of the highlights of that weekend. Special guest alto saxophonist Andrew Speight, an excellent bebop interpreter will do some duets withs Charles. The young, up and coming alto saxophonist, Stephen Lugerner, will also make a guest appearance.
Venue: The location is the El Palo Alto room at the new Palo Alto Community Center (next to the new Mitchell Park Library)
Admission: $35 for PAJA members (limit of 2 at this price); $40 general admission; $15 students
Time: 7:30 PM; presented in a cabaret setting – tables and chairs- and wine and soft drinks will be available.
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Featuring: Charles McPherson, alto / Andrew Speight, alto / Steven Lugerner, alto / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass / Austin Harris, drums.
May 29th, Friday
Larry Vuckovich's Beyond Category Trio, featuring the master Latin/jazz / Middle Eastern percussionist Vince Delgado @ The Trident in Sausalito
Larry Vuckovich and the Beyond Category Trio, are featuring this evening the creative Latin / jazz / Middle Eastern percussionist Vince Delgado, who has performed with the greatest masters of that genre including musicians from Turkey and India. Vince has traveled with Ali Akbar Kahn, Zakir Hussian and other greats to festivals and concerts in Europe and India. Vince is featured on several Larry Vuckovich CD's and is a member of Larry's innovative Crosswinds: Global Jazz Journey. Mike Hallesy, one of the authentic, versatile and swinging bassists, being equally at home with various styles of jazz, completes the trio.
Venue: The Trident in Sausalito 558 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA
Admission: No cover - Cocktails, dinner and appetizers are available.
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Information: (415) 331-3232
Featuring: Vince Delgado, Latin/Middle Eastern percussion / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Mike Hallesy, bass
May 24th, Sunday
Larry Vuckovich's Vince Guaraldi Tribute Ensemble @ LA Jazz Institute Festival
Larry Vuckovich, who was Vince Guaraldi's only student and who performed in Vince's two-piano quintet Powder Keg, presents an authentic, first hand musical portrait of the Bay Area native and internationally acclaimed pianist: The Jazz & Latin Side of Vince Guaraldi. We have been honored to be invited to the prestigious LA Jazz Institute Festival which is paying tribute to a number of the great West Coast jazz musicians who were an integral part at Hermosa Beach Lighthouse. Vince Guaraldi performed at the Lighthouse at various times with such greats as Stan Levey, Conte Candoli, Leroy Vinnegar, Frank Rosolino, and numerous others. Larry Vuckovich will perform a premier of Vince's original composition, “Blue Lullaby” – never recorded by Vince. Vince's famous duets with Bola Sete will also be showcased. In addition, the program will include Vince Guaraldi's foremost, first choice, repertoire of swinging jazz, Latin/Brazilian, as well as some of his pop hits including "Cast Your Fate To The Wind". Also on the program, the quintet will perform Cal Tjader’s hip mambo “Viva Cepeda” dedicated to Orlando Cepeda.
Venue: Sheraton Gateway Hotel, 6101 West Century Blvd., LA 90045
Admission: $25
Time: 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Tickets: (562) 200-5477 www.lajazzinstitute.org
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Josh Workman, guitar / John Santos, Latin percussion / Jeff Littleton, bass / Chuck McPherson, drums
May 17, Sunday
Larry Vuckovich Beyond Theory/ Clinical Elements Piano Workshop/Performance – Unsung Heroes of Jazz Piano @ The JAZZSCHOOL
For both musicians and fans, renowned pianist Larry Vuckovich offers a unique workshop highlighting the different historic periods of jazz piano. As in past workshops, he will feature recordings of the masters and also personally demonstrate their signature styles. The last workshop in November featured the Unsung Heroes of Jazz Piano; lesser known but true jazz masters who have made an impact on the history of this music. This workshop will highlight some of the earlier established masters as well as giving focus on the later ones. In particular pianist Albert Dailey will be featured. Albert’s wide ranging style covered traditional swinging jazz of bebop era, post-bop, contemporary jazz and also included a strong classical connection that exposed his masterful touch on the piano. Also featured in this workshop will be the amazing Terry Pollard, who Barry Harris gives such praise saying that she was ahead of all of them during the development of bebop style in the late 40s and mid 50s. Additional focus will be given to other deserving Unsung Heroes as Horace Parlan, Sir Roland Hanna, Carl Perkins, Victor Feldman, and Duke Pearson.
Larry Vuckovich gained first-hand knowledge from performances or recordings with many of the jazz greats including Dexter Gordon, Charles McPherson, Charlie Haden, Tom Harrell, Bobby Hutcherson, Tony Bennett, Joe Williams, Jon Hendricks, Bobby McFerrin, Billy Higgins, Philly Joe Jones and Elvin Jones. Larry has been associated with several piano icons, such as Bud Powell, Red Garland, Bill Evans, Barry Harris, Tommy Flanagan, McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea and as the only student of Vince Guaraldi.
Venue: California Jazz Conservatory 2087 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA
Admission: Advance $30 - Day of Workshop $35
Time: 12:00PM (Noon) – 3:00 PM
Information: (510) 845-5373
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
May 9th, Saturday
Internationally acclaimed vocalist Jackie Ryan sings the Great American Songbook, plus Jazz & World Music Classics @ Piedmont Piano
Jackie's current CD, "Listen Here", featuring the renowned John Clayton Trio, (John is a Grammy Award winning bassist, took the #1 spot on America's JazzChart remaining there for 8 weeks. Jackie's last few CD's consistently reached the number one place on national radio airplay charts. One of the most versatile vocalists in jazz, Jackie possesses a most wide ranging repertoire including special standards, jazz-bebop classics/ vocalese, Latin American Boleros, Brazilian hits, soulful Blues, jazz interpretations of French and Italian standards. Larry and Jackie have a twenty year history of working together. Their dynamic musical chemistry is on a level matching other well known vocal/ piano duos. Their recordings received top reviews and they have toured in Europe… as a special treat for our listeners we’ll be serving wines and assorted cheeses.
Venue: Piedmont Piano Company 18th and San Pablo, Oakland, CA
Admission: $20 Donation
Time: 8:00 PM
Information: (510) 547-8188
Featuring: Jackie Ryan, vocals / Larry Vuckovich, piano
April 25th, Saturday
Vocalist Melissa Morgan, the runner-up in the Thelonious Monk competition, appears with the Larry Vuckovich Trio @ The JB Piano Co. - San Rafael
Jazz vocalist Melissa Morgan , was the runner-up in the Thelonious Monk competition. She is one of the new bright lights on the jazz vocal scene. Because of her authenticity within the jazz tradition and her natural talent, it is the opinion of many listeners, that she should have won the Monk competition. While being inspirationally influenced by Billie Holiday and Dinah Washington, Melissa projects her own individual expression. This evening she will present a varied program of selections from the repertoires of Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, Duke Ellington and special standards. Besides also being a soulful blues singer, Melissa also sings vocalese material from Horace Silver, Jon Hendricks and Wes Montgomery. She is accompanied by veterans Larry Vuckovich and Jeff Chambers, as well as the young, talented drummer, Jimmy Gallagher, completing the trio. Each set will be opened by the Trio before she comes on stage.
Venue: The J. B. Piano Company 540 Irwin St, San Rafael, CA
Admission: $20 at the door.
Time: 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Tickets: Call 415-456-9280
Featuring: Melissa Morgan, vocals / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass / Jimmy Gallagher, drums
April 11th, Saturday
Larry Vuckovich in a duo concert, with the master violinist, Eric Golub, at Forest Hill Christian Church: Saturday, April 11th. A wide ranging program of World Music including selections from Middle East/Balkan ethnic Gypsy – Roma, Tango Jazz & Classical Music influences, Hard Bop & more.
Pianist Larry Vuckovich returns to Forest Hill Christian Church, this time in a duo setting with his long-time musical partner, master violinist, Eric Golub. Larry and Eric go back to 1980 when they first recorded the pioneering, landmark LP, “Blue Balkan.” This album is recognized as the first release which fused Balkan ethnic music with American Jazz in the US, thus making Larry a pioneer in this genre. This LP has since been re-released in a CD format in 2002 with added new material and has received high praise from major publications/critics, one of which is the esteemed New York critic, Gary Giddins. Gary chose " Blue Balkan: Then & Now " for his top CD list of that year in the Village Voice. Larry and Eric will cover a wide ranging program of music as described above. The beautiful Steinway and the acoustics at the church hall, in addition to the free parking lot adjacent to the Church, are important features of this event.
Venue: Forest Hill Christian Church 250 Laguna Honda Blvd., San Francisco, CA
Admission: $15 Suggested donation
Time: 7:30 PM
Information: (415) 566-1414 church phone; (415) 890-4342 concert ticket info
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Eric Golub, violin, viola
April 3rd, Friday
Larry Vuckovich Beyond Category Trio, featuring vocalist/percussionist Valeriana Quevedo @ the Trident in Sausalito
Valeriana Quevedo will perform her diverse repertoire of classic standards and melodic/rhythmic Latin selections. Creating a mood of romance, she will also include a swinging repertoire. Valeriana's beautiful vocal interpretations of great standards as "This is Always", " Stardust" , along with classic Latin selections of "Tres Palabras," "Perfidia," and "Frenesi", are memorable. Valeriana will also play bongos and maracas. Swinging bassist Mike Hallesy will complete the trio.
Venue: The Trident in Sausalito 558 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA
Admission: No cover – Cocktails, dinner and appetizers are available.
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Information: (415) 331–3232
Featuring: Valeriana Quevedo, vocals, percussion / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Mike Hallesy, bass
March 20th, Friday
Larry Vuckovich's Beyond Category Trio, featuring the multifaceted vocalist/percussionist, Kay Kostopoulos and veteran bassist, Perry Thoorsell @ The Trident in Sausalito
Multi talented vocalist/percussionist Kay Kostopoulos comes to the Trident for the first time. Besides being a soulful vocalist, Kay is an actress, a drama professor at Stanford University, a dancer and a percussionist, specializing on finger cymbals. Kay’s vocal repertoire is wide-ranging including great Ellington/Strayhorn selections, as well as top standards from the Great American Songbook. Another specialty of Kay’s achievements is her ability to write creative lyrics which can be found among the original music of Noel Jewkes and Larry Vuckovich. Larry's composition View From Telegraph Hill, was recorded by Kay and Larry on Kay’s last CD release. The two of them can also be heard on YouTube performing Billy Strayhorn's Passion Flower, produced by Kay’s own Black Olive Productions . Veteran bassist Perry Thoorsell has performed with Joe Henderson, Eddie Henderson and numerous greats. Besides possessing an excellent groove, Perry’s solos are some of the most creative in jazz. His melodic invention brings out many surprises.
Venue: The Trident in Sausalito 558 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA
Admission: No cover - Cocktails, dinner and appetizers are available.
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Information: (415) 331-3232
Featuring: Kay Kostopoulos, vocals / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Perry Thoorsell, bass
March 14th, Saturday
Larry Vuckovich's Vince Guaraldi Tribute Ensemble @ Piedmont Piano Co.
Larry Vuckovich, who was Vince Guaraldi's only student and who performed in Vince's two-piano quintet Powder Keg, presents an authentic, first hand musical portrait of the Bay Area native and internationally acclaimed pianist: The Jazz & Latin Side of Vince Guaraldi. Larry Vuckovich will perform a premier of Vince's original composition, “Blue Lullaby” – never recorded by Vince. Vince's famous duets with Bola Sete will also be showcased. In addition, the program will include Vince Guaraldi's foremost, first choice, repertoire of swinging jazz, Latin/Brazilian, as well as some of his pop hits including "Cast Your Fate To The Wind", "Charlie Brown Christmas Tune", and a selection from "Peanuts", which are authentic swinging jazz pieces.
Venue: Piedmont Piano Company 18th & San Pablo, Oakland, CA
Admission: $20
Time: 8:00 PM
Tickets: (510) 547-8188
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Josh Workman, guitar / John Santos, Latin percussion / Jeff Chambers, bass / Leon Joyce, drums
March 7th, Saturday
Larry Vuckovich in solo concert at Forest Hill Christian Church: Saturday, March 7th. An interesting diverse program of American Standard Classics (Gershwin, Ellington, Porter), Jazz styles of various eras, World Music – Balkan/Gypsy – Roma, Latin/Brazilian/Tango Jazz & Classical Music influences.
Pianist Larry Vuckovich came to San Francisco in 1951 as a teenager from Montenegro – former Yugoslavia. He was fortunate to experience the heyday of jazz of which the '50s decade had some of the richest and most diverse developments happening. He heard such great big bands as Harry James, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Woody Herman as well as small groups as Miles Davis, MJQ, Bill Evans, Red Garland, Sonny Rollins, just to name a few. He brings to the solo piano format all the impressions he absorbed from that period and more which developed later throughout his performances with the masters Mel Torme, Jon Hendricks, Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Bobby Hutcherson, Charlie Haden, Charles McPherson, Tom Harrell & more. He was fortunate to study classical piano at SF State with the noted Russian classical master pianist Vladimir Brenner. Larry Vuckovich is recognized for his piano touch where he incorporates some European classical themes fused with jazz. Larry is also recognized as a pioneer in the U.S. for combining the Balkan Folk influences with Jazz which is found on his landmark recording "Blue Balkan" featuring Bobby Hutcherson. We hope you will join us for a unique solo piano presentation.
Venue: Forest Hill Christian Church 250 Laguna Honda Blvd., San Francisco, CA
Admission: $15 Suggested donation
Time: 7:30 PM
Information: (415) 566-1414 church phone; (415) 890-4342 concert ticket info
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, solo piano
February 27th, Friday
Larry Vuckovich's Beyond Category Trio, featuring the exciting young drummer, Jimmy Gallagher and veteran bassist, Mike Zisman@ The Trident in Sausalito
Larry Vuckovich and the Beyond Category Trio, are featuring this evening the exciting young drummer, Jimmy Gallagher. Jimmy, one of the most authentic drummers in the Bay Area, who has made a detailed study of various styles of jazz drumming, is a most versatile drummer, fitting in with so many various areas of jazz. Swinging, veteran bassist, Mike Zisman, who has performed with such masters as Harold Mabern, Phil Woods, Clark Terry, completes the rhythm team. Along with Sanna Craig, a special guest, on Latin percussion / vocals, this will be an evening of swinging, creative jazz.
Venue: The Trident in Sausalito 558 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA
Admission: No cover - Cocktails, dinner and appetizers are available.
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Information: (415) 331-3232
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano /Mike Zisman, bass /Jimmy Gallagher, drums
February 22nd, Sunday
Scott Hamilton with the Larry Vuckovich Trio @ Silo’s – Napa, Presented by Napa Valley Jazz Society
Scott Hamilton makes a special appearance in the wine country at Silo's – Napa. Producer Bill Hart has arranged a special early 2 PM concert time for this day due to the Academy Awards. Jazz fans can start the day in a swinging style and later watch the annual Academy Awards. One of the premier, swinging, traditional tenor saxophonists, Scott carries on the legacy of Lester Young, Ben Webster, Don Byas, capturing that great era of jazz. Accompanying him will be three seasoned veterans: Larry Vuckovich, bassist Paul Keller and drummer, Leon Joyce.
Venue: Napa Valley Jazz Society 530 Main Street, Napa, CA
Admission: $25 Members / $45 Non-members
Time: 2 – 4:30 PM (An early start time for you Academy Awards viewing convenience.)
Information: (707) 224-JAZZ (707) 224-5299
Featuring: Scott Hamilton, tenor / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Paul Keller, bass / Leon Joyce, drums
February 21st, Saturday
Scott Hamilton with the Larry Vuckovich Trio @ Piedmont Piano
Scott Hamilton returns to the East Bay for his annual concert performance in a quartet setting with the Larry Vuckovich Trio at the Piedmont Piano Company. One of the premier, swinging, traditional tenor saxophonists, Scott carries on the legacy of Lester Young, Ben Webster, Don Byas, capturing that great era of jazz. Accompanying him will be three seasoned veterans: Larry Vuckovich, bassist Paul Keller and drummer, Leon Joyce.
Venue: Piedmont Piano Company 18th and San Pablo, Oakland, CA
Admission: $20 Donation
Time: 8:00 PM
Information: (510) 547-8188
Featuring: Scott Hamilton, tenor / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Paul Keller, bass / Leon Joyce, drums
February 20th, Friday
Scott Hamilton with the Larry Vuckovich Trio @ The JB Piano Co. – San Rafael
Scott Hamilton returns to the Bay Area performing in a quartet setting with the Larry Vuckovich Trio at the the JB Piano Co. in San Rafael. This concert provides an opportunity for the Marin County music listeners to hear one of the most authentic living tenor saxophonists. Scott is recognized as one of the premier, swinging, traditional tenor players. He carries on the legacy of Lester Young, Ben Webster, Don Byas, capturing that great era of jazz. Accompanying him will be three seasoned veterans: Larry Vuckovich, bassist Paul Keller and drummer, Leon Joyce.
Venue: The J. B. Piano Company 540 Irwin St, San Rafael, CA
Admission: $20 at the door.
Time: 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Tickets: Call 415-456-9280
Featuring: Scott Hamilton, tenor / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Paul Keller, bass / Leon Joyce, drums
February 14th, Saturday
Private Valentine’s Wine Country Event
January 23rd, Friday
Larry Vuckovich Beyond Category Trio, featuring vocalist/percussionist Valeriana Quevedo @ the Trident in Sausalito
Valeriana Quevedo will perform her diverse repertoire of classic standards and melodic/rhythmic Latin selections. Creating a mood of romance, she will also include a swinging repertoire. Valeriana's beautiful vocal interpretations of great standards as "This is Always", " Stardust " , along with classic Latin selections of "Tres Palabras," "Perfidia," and "Frenesi", are memorable. Swinging bassist Mike Hallesy along with the bongos / Latin percussion of Sanna Craig, will complete the ensemble.
Venue: The Trident in Sausalito 558 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA
Admission: No cover – Cocktails, dinner and appetizers are available.
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Information: (415) 331–3232
Featuring: Valeriana Quevedo, vocals / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Mike Hallesy, bass / Sanna Craig, bongos/Latin percussion
January 15th, Thursday
Special SF Symphony performance for Michael Tilson Thomas’ 70th birthday
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich (El Vucko) Latin Jazz Trio with Jeff Chambers, bass / Louis Romero, Latin percussion
January 13th, Tuesday
Noel Jewkes Quartet featuring vocalist Jackie Ryan and pianist Larry Vuckovich @ Seahorse in Sausalito
Noel Jewkes presents the world class vocalist Jackie Ryan – her first appearance at the Seahorse. Jackie’s diverse repertoire, for which she has received high praises from major critics including top air play, will be featured for the first time at the Seahorse in Sausalito. Saxophone great Noel Jewkes, Jackie Ryan and Larry Vuckovich will reunite for another concert presentation recreating their 20 –year association. Jackie and Larry perform regularly displaying close musical chemistry. The accompanying rhythm section of veterans Dean Reilly on bass and Dave Rokeach on drums will complete the ensemble. Seahorse serves delicious food – you might enjoy a dish or two while listening to Jackie. Don’t miss this special, exciting performance.
Venue: Sausalito Seahorse 305 Harbor Drive, Sausalito, CA
Admission: No Cover Charge – small plates/dinner/cocktails suggested
Time: 7 PM – 10 PM
Information: (415) 331–2899
Featuring: Jackie Ryan, vocals / Noel Jewkes, reeds / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Dean Reilly, bass / Dave Rokeach, drums
Past Concerts/Events of 2014
December 29th, Monday
Larry Vuckovich Plays the Music of Dexter Gordon @ Yoshi's Embarcadero Sq., Oakland
Larry's Dexter Gordon Tribute Quintet will perform an authentic program of Dexter's Blue Note original hits & more. Having worked with Dexter in Denmark and Austria, Larry brings a firsthand interpretation of Dexter's music.
In 1963, Larry Vuckovich spent a year on the European jazz scene, mostly in Denmark, where he played with Dexter at the famed Montmartre Club in Copenhagen. In the later 60's, Larry returned to Europe and played a memorable concert with Dexter and Philly Joe, at the Ossiach Jazz Festival in Austria, which was recorded by the Austrian National Radio. While living in Copenhagen in '63, Larry remembers an inspiring night at the Montmartre playing with three tenor masters: Dexter Gordon, Don Byas, and Paul Gonsalves. Dexter's powerful style and impact on jazz stayed with Larry to the present day, and now, Larry is honored to keep on performing Dexter's music.
Venue: Yoshi's 510 Embarcadero West, Jack London Square, Oakland, CA
Admission: $20
Time: 8 PM
Tickets: ticketfly.com
Featuring: Noel Jewkes, tenor / Rob Roth, tenor / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass /Leon Joyce, drums
SFGate Article by Jesse Hamlin →
December 19th, Friday
Larry Vuckovich's Beyond Category Trio, featuring the master New York - Puerto Rican connection Latin/jazz percussionist Louis Romero @ The Trident in Sausalito
Larry Vuckovich and the Beyond Category Trio, are featuring this evening the creative Latin and jazz percussionist Louis Romero, who has performed with Who’s Who on the New York Latin/Salsa scene. Louis is a successful Latin band leader heading his Mazacote ensemble for many years. He is also a member of Larry's La Orquesta El Vucko. Louis is very much at home in blending his Latin rhythms with jazz groups. One of the exciting jazz experiences he had in New York was performing with bassist Ron Carter. This will be an evening of memorable Latin music and swinging jazz. Bassist Perry Thoorsell is a versatile and creative musician, comfortable in both jazz and Latin genres.
Venue: The Trident in Sausalito 558 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA
Admission: No cover - Cocktails, dinner and appetizers are available.
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Information: (415) 331-3232
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Louis Romero, Latin percussion / Perry Thoorsell, bass
December 13, Saturday
An intimate musical duet with vocalist Jackie Ryan and Larry Vuckovich @ JB piano/San Rafael. Jackie Ryan and Larry Vuckovich display a close musical/creative rapport, which goes back over 20 years. Their repertoire is most diverse featuring jazz classics, rare standards, South American boleros, Brazilian, blues & more.
Piano and voice duets are similar in concept to violin and piano presentations. This is a powerful format where the strength of the music comes through without the need of a rhythm section. It's an intimate due format displaying close musical chemistry between the wonderful voice of Jackie Ryan and seasoned, creative accompaniment by Larry Vuckovich, who has accompanied such vocalists as Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Irene Kral, Joe Williams, Tony Bennett, Anita O'Day, Bobby McFerrin and many more. The rapport between Jackie and Larry covers various areas of jazz styles and various tempos. The music has richness and depth, displaying a strong rhythmic feel, just like in chamber music.
Venue: The JB Piano Co. 540 Irwin St, San Rafael, CA 94901
Admission: $20 at the door.
Time: 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Tickets: Call 415-456-9280
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jackie Ryan, vocals
December 6th, Saturday
Larry Vuckovich's 78th Landmark Birthday: Solo Piano, Duet Intimacy & Improvisational Dialogue – A Tribute to Bill Evans/Jim Hall Undercurrent, featuring Josh Workman on guitar. As always, we will bring special treats - Mediterranean delights, such as spanakopita, hummus, olives, brie, dolmas, wines, & other goodies, expressing thanks to our jazz listeners.
Presenting classic rare standards, contemporary jazz, Brazilian, Middle-Eastern / Gypsy – Roma / Flamenco, originals, plus bebop masters' compositions of Monk, Ellington / Strayhorn, blues/funky sounds. Featuring Larry Vuckovich in solo piano and in duets with the versatile guitarist, Josh Workman. They will recreate an intimate musical dialogue including creative improvisational communication of originals, jazz classics and rare standards, and as a specialty feature they will do a tribute to the great recording, Undercurrent , originally played by Bill Evans & Jim Hall.
Venue: Piedmont Piano - New Oakland store 18th and San Pablo, Oakland, CA
Admission: $20 Donation
Time: 8:00 PM
Information: (510) 547-8188
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Josh Workman, guitar
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November 23, Sunday
Larry Vuckovich Beyond Theory/ Clinical Elements Piano Workshop/Performance – Unsung Heroes of Jazz Piano @ The JAZZSCHOOL
For both musicians and fans, renowned pianist Larry Vuckovich offers a unique workshop highlighting the history of jazz piano. As in the past workshops, he will feature recordings of the masters and also demonstrate on piano their signature styles. The previous workshop presented the New Orleans sounds of Earl 'Fatha' Hines, moving up through swing era piano styles and on through the bebop era innovations, hard bop, post bop and contemporary piano styles. The new workshop on Sunday, November 23 features the Unsung Heroes of Jazz Piano – lesser know but true jazz masters who have made an impact on the history of this music. They are: Herman Chittison, Billy Kyle, Johnny Guarnieri, Al Haig, Wade Legge, Gil Coggins, Herbie Nichols, Elmo Hope, Hampton Hawes, Carl Perkins, Lou Levy, Victor Feldman, Terry Pollard, Shirley Scott, Horace Parlan, Duke Pearson, Albert Dailey, and Sir Roland Hanna.
As a special feature Larry will focus on the importance of pianist Horace Parlan, who made a remarkable achievement under most difficult circumstances, surviving paralysis as a child. Horace, highly regarded by the jazz greats, became a most successful, soulful jazz pianist and recording artist. Another feature of today's program will be women in jazz, highlighting perhaps the most swinging female bebop pianist, Terry Pollard. (Larry will also have a CD sample of her playing). A great Detroit scene pianist, Terry Pollard was also an excellent vibraphonist. When Larry recently mentioned her to Barry Harris, another Detroit great, Barry's comment was "She was the one!" Another pianist/organist of note is Shirley Scott.
Larry Vuckovich gained first-hand knowledge from performances or recordings with many of the jazz greats including Dexter Gordon, Charles McPherson, Charlie Haden, Tom Harrell, Bobby Hutcherson, Tony Bennett, Joe Williams, Jon Hendricks, Bobby McFerrin, Billy Higgins, Philly Joe Jones and Elvin Jones. Larry has been associated with several piano icons, such as Bud Powell, Red Garland, Bill Evans, Barry Harris, Tommy Flanagan, McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea and as the only student of Vince Guaraldi.
Venue: California Jazz Conservatory 2087 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA
Admission: Advance $25 - Day of Workshop $35
Time: 12:00PM (Noon) – 3:00 PM
Information: (510) 845-5373
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
November 21, Friday
Larry Vuckovich's Beyond Category Trio, featuring the exciting young drummer, Jimmy Gallagher and veteran bassist, Mike Zisman@ The Trident in Sausalito
Larry Vuckovich and the Beyond Category Trio, are featuring this evening the exciting young drummer, Jimmy Gallagher. Jimmy, one of the most authentic drummers in the Bay Area, who has made a detailed study of various styles of jazz drumming, is a most versatile drummer, fitting in with so many various areas of jazz. Swinging, veteran bassist, Mike Zisman, who has performed with such masters as Harold Mabern, Phil Woods, Clark Terry, completes the rhythm team. Along with Sanna Craig, a special guest, on Latin percussion / vocals, this will be an evening of swinging, creative jazz.
Venue: The Trident in Sausalito 558 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA
Admission: No cover - Cocktails, dinner and appetizers are available.
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Information: (415) 331-3232
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano /Mike Zisman, bass /Jimmy Gallagher, drums / Sanna Craig, Latin percussion & vocals.
November 16th, Sunday
Larry Vuckovich La Orquesta El Vucko, featuring the exciting rhythm team of two Latin masters: timbalero David Flores & conguero Hector Lugo @ The Sound Room
Larry Vuckovich's La Orquesta El Vucko performs an all Latin program at the Sound Room. This evening's concert will present classic Latin and jazz standards featuring a stellar cast of the most seasoned Latin jazz musicians, such as young master timbalero David Flores, conguero Hector Lugo, and veteran bassist John Wiitala. The repertoire will include special selections by Thelonious Monk in Latin style, as well as rare classic standards in bolero rhythm. Conguero Hector Lugo, possessing a beautiful romantic voice, will sing attractive Latin songs. The news of the revival of La Orquesta El Vucko has created a lot of positive buzz among the Bay Area jazz and Latin lovers.
Venue: The Sound Room 2147 Broadway, Oakland, CA
Admission: $20 in advance, $25 at the door if available.
Time: 4:00 PM. Two sets
Information: (415) 994-3501
email: soundroomoakland@gmail.com
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / David Flores, timbales / Hector Lugo, congas / John Wiitala, bass
October 25th, Saturday
The Gualala Arts Series proudly presents an intimate musical duet with vocalist Jackie Ryan and Larry Vuckovich in association with Fred Adler, KTDE 100.5 FM : Jackie Ryan and Larry Vuckovich display a close musical/creative rapport, which goes back over 20 years. Their repertoire is most diverse featuring jazz classics, rare standards, South American boleros, Brazilian, blues & more. Special guest: Francis Vanek, a soulful and melodic saxophonist will be appearing on a few selections.
Gualala Arts Presents: An intimate piano and voice duet displaying close musical chemistry between a wonderful voice of Jackie Ryan and seasoned, creative accompaniment by Larry Vuckovich, who has accompanied such vocalists as Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Irene Kral, Joe Williams, Tony Bennett, Anita O'Day, Bobby McFerrin and many more. The rapport between Jackie and Larry covers various areas of jazz styles and variations of tempos. The music has richness and depth, displaying a strong rhythmic feel without having a rhythm section, just like in chamber music. Sensitive and melodic saxophonist, Francis Vanek will add further musical color on a few selections.
Venue: Gualala Arts Center 46501 Gualala Road, Gualala, CA
Admission: $28 adults, $14 for youth (7-17) in advance. $5 more, day of concert, if available.
Time: 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Tickets: Purchase tickets online or at 800-838-3006
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jackie Ryan, vocals / Francis Vanek, sax
October 17, Friday
Reese Erlich presents Jazz & Syria – A Musical Program @ Freight & Salvage
Jazz interpretation of Arabic music and an update on Syrian conflict. Noted author and lecturer, Reese Erlich has written a number of books, including Target Iraq, and Dateline Havana. This evening Reese will give an update on the Syrian conflict and will present musicians interpreting the ethnic compositions from that region, combined with jazz improvisation.
Master Middle Eastern percussionist Vince Delgado along with pianist Larry Vuckovich, violinist Erik Golub and Coralie Russo on oud, will play a number of ethnic pieces of Arabic music from that area of the world, combined with jazz improvisation. All of these musicians have performed and are at home with various world music forms that lend themselves to creative jazz improvisation.
Venue: Freight & Salvage 2020 Addison St, Berkeley, CA
Admission: $17 advance / $22 at the door
Time: 8:00 PM
Tickets: (510) 644-2020 / info@freightandsalvage.org
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Eric Golub, violin – Viola / Vince Delgado, dumbek – Middle Eastern percussion / Coralie Russo, Oud /
October 11th, Saturday
Larry Vuckovich La Orquesta El Vucko, featuring the exciting rhythm team of two Latin masters: timbalero Luis Romero & conguero Hector Lugo @ JB Piano Co. – San Rafael - As a special treat to our jazz listeners, we'll be serving, during intermission, wines, cheeses and Mediterranean delights, as well as sparkling water.
Larry Vuckovich's La Orquesta El Vucko performs an all Latin program at the JB Piano Showroom. This evening's concert will present classic Latin and jazz standards featuring a stellar cast of the most seasoned Latin jazz musicians, such as master timbalero Luis Romero, conguero Hector Lugo, and veteran bassist Doug Miller. The repertoire will include special selections by Thelonious Monk in Latin style, as well as rare classic standards in bolero rhythm. Conguero Hector Lugo, possessing a beautiful romantic voice, will sing attractive Latin songs. The news of the revival of La Orquesta El Vucko has created a lot of positive buzz among the Bay Area jazz and Latin lovers.
Venue: The J-B Piano Company 540 Irwin St., San Rafael, CA 94901
Admission: $20
Time: 7:30 PM. Two sets
Information: (415) 456-9280
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Luis Romero, timbales / Hector Lugo, congas / Doug Miller, bass
October 3rd, Friday
Larry Vuckovich Beyond Category Trio, featuring vocalist/percussionist Valeriana Quevedo @ the Trident in Sausalito
Valeriana Quevedo will perform her diverse repertoire of classic standards and melodic/rhythmic Latin selections. Creating a mood of romance, she will also include a swinging repertoire. Valeriana's beautiful vocal interpretations of great standards as "This is Always", " Stardust " , along with classic Latin selections of "Tres Palabras," "Perfidia," and "Frenesi", are memorable. Swinging bassist Mike Hallesy along with the bongos / Latin percussion of Sanna Craig, will complete the ensemble.
Venue: The Trident in Sausalito 558 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA
Admission: No cover – Cocktails, dinner and appetizers are available.
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Information: (415) 331–3232
Featuring: Valeriana Quevedo, vocals / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Mike Hallesy, bass / Sanna Craig, bongos/Latin percussion
September 19th, Friday
Larry Vuckovich's Beyond Category Trio, featuring the authentic Puerto Rican Latin/jazz percussionist Hector Lugo @ The Trident in Sausalito
Larry Vuckovich and the Beyond Category Trio, are featuring this evening the creative Latin and jazz percussionist Hector Lugo, who is featured on several of Larry's CDs. Hector is steeped in Latin tradition and often presents authentic Caribbean music blended with jazz. He's also an excellent swinging jazz percussionist who is a part of Larry's La Orquesta El Vucko. Hector is an excellent vocalist and will do a few selections of Latin classic boleros. John Wiitala is a versatile and creative bassist, being at home in both jazz and Latin genres. Along with Sanna Craig, a special guest, on Latin percussion / vocals, this will be an evening of memorable Latin music.
Venue: The Trident in Sausalito 558 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA
Admission: No cover - Cocktails, dinner and appetizers are available.
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Information: (415) 331-3232
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Hector Lugo, Latin percussion, vocals / John Wiitala, bass / Sanna Craig, Latin percussion & vocals
September 14th, Sunday
Larry Vuckovich's Vince Guaraldi Tribute Ensemble @ Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society.
Larry Vuckovich, who was Vince Guaraldi's only student and who performed in Vince's two-piano quintet Powder Keg, presents an authentic, first hand musical portrait of the Bay Area native and internationally acclaimed pianist: The Jazz & Latin Side of Vince Guaraldi. Larry Vuckovich will perform a premier of Vince's original composition – having never been recorded by Vince. Vince's famous duets with Bola Sete will also be showcased. In addition, the program will include Vince Guaraldi's foremost, first choice, repertoire of swinging jazz, Latin/Brazilian, as well as some of his pop hits including "Cast Your Fate To The Wind", "Charlie Brown Christmas Tune", and a selection from "Peanuts", which are all swinging jazz pieces.
Venue: Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society 311 Mirada Road Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Admission: $35
Time: 4:30-7:30 PM
Tickets: (650) 726-4143
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Josh Workman, guitar / John Santos, Latin percussion / Seward McCain, bass / Akira Tana, drums
September 5 & 6 Winery Events
August 23 & 24 Private Events
August 17th, Sunday
Claire Daly with Larry Vuckovich Trio @ Cathi Walkup's Bird's Nest house concert
Coming off an inspiring concert at Fort Bragg's Sequoia Room with New York baritone saxophonist Claire Daly, Larry Vuckovich's Trio accompanies Claire in the East Bay at Cathi Walkups's Bird Nest house concert. Six time winner of the Downbeat’s Critics Poll, “Talent Deserving Wider Recognitiion,” Claire has become recognized as one of the new, creative, lyrical voices on the baritone. She has received top reviews from Jazz Improv, and All About Jazz.Com. Her recording “Baritone Monk” features some of Monk’s top classic originals. Backed by Larry Vuckovich’s swinging trio, including the exciting young drummer, Hamir Atwal, and Claire Daly's New York bassist, Mary Ann McSweeney, this house concert will be another swinger!
Venue: Cathi Walkup's Bird's Nest 2875 Glascock St., Oakland, CA (Waterpark Loft, #109 off the courtyard)
Admission: $25 general
Time: 5:00 PM
Information: (510)-534-6163
Featuring: Claire Daly, baritone sax / Larry Vuckovich, piano /Mary Ann McSweeney, bass/ Hamir Atwal, drums
August 15th, Friday
Larry Vuckovich's Beyond Category Trio, featuring the exciting young drummer, Hamir Atwal and veteran bassist, Jeff Chambers @ The Trident in Sausalito
Larry Vuckovich and the Beyond Category Trio, are featuring this evening the exciting young drummer, Hamir Atwal. Hamir, one of the most sought after drummers in the Bay Area, is stylistically, a most versatile drummer, fitting in with so many various areas of jazz. Swinging, veteran bassist, Jeff Chambers, who has performed with such masters as Freddie Hubbard, Ahmad Jamal, and Buddy Montgomery,completes the rhythm team. Along with Sanna Craig, a special guest, on Latin percussion / vocals, this will be an evening of swinging, creative jazz.
Venue: The Trident in Sausalito 558 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA
Admission: No cover - Cocktails, dinner and appetizers are available.
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Information: (415) 331-3232
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano /Jeff Chambers, bass / Hamir Atwal, drums / Sanna Craig, Latin percussion & vocals.
August 9th, Saturday
Larry Vuckovich Trio, with Claire Daly @ North Coast Brewing Co. – Sequoia Room, Ft Bragg
Larry Vuckovich's Trio accompanies baritone saxophonist, Claire Daly. Six time winner of the Downbeat’s Critics Poll, “Talent Deserving Wider Recognitiion,” Claire has become recognized as one of the new, creative, lyrical voices on the baritone. She has received top reviews from Jazz Improv, and All About Jazz.Com. Her recording “Baritone Monk” features some of Monk’s top classic originals. Backed by Larry Vuckovich’s swinging trio, including veteran bassist John Wiitala and the excing young drummer, Hamir Atwal, this evening promises to be a swinging one!
Venue: Sequoia Room 455 North Main St., Ft Bragg, CA 95437
Admission: First show is a dinner show; second show is a $10 minimum purchase
Time: 6:30 PM & 8:30 PM Two shows
Information: (707) 964-1286
Featuring: Claire Daly, baritone sax / Larry Vuckovich, piano / John Wiitala, bass / Hamir Atwal, drums
July 18th, Friday
Larry Vuckovich Beyond Category Trio, featuring John Wiitala /Jimmy Gallagher@ The Trident in Sausalito
Larry Vuckovich and the Beyond Category Trio, are featuring, this evening, an authentically swinging rhythm team: John Wiitala & Jimmy Gallagher, who is a most exciting young drummer. His brush work and overall drumming is inspired by the greats such as Philly Joe Jones, Billy Higgins and Roy Haynes. John Wiitala, having his own personal concept, also is rooted in the styles of Oscar Pettiford and Wilbur Ware. Sanna Craig will join on Latin Percussion, and some vocals, adding her special touch.
Venue: The Trident in Sausalito 558 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA
Admission: No cover - Cocktails, dinner and appetizers are available.
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Information: (415) 331-3232
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / John Wiitala, bass /Jimmy Gallagher, drums / Sanna Craig, Latin percussion & vocals.
July 13th, Sunday
Crosswinds: Global Jazz Journey at Silo's:
Formerly the Blue Balkan Ensemble, this new revived group features the original Blue Balkan master violinist, Eric Golub along with the exciting marimba player, Tommy Kesecker. Vince Delgado, the great interpreter of the Middle Eastern percussion, along with the swinging drummer Akira Tana, create a stimulating rhythm team.
Larry Vuckovich has revived the original Blue Balkan ensemble expanding the repertoire into an even more diverse global approach. Besides the Balkan ethnic, Middle Eastern repertoire, the ensemble includes the global elements of North Africa, Russia, South American boleros, Cubans salsa, tango jazz, jazz funk and swinging American – contemporary - on the edge jazz.
Venue: Silos Jazz Club 530 Main Street, Napa, CA
Admission: $20 for members of Napa Valley Jazz Society; $40 for non-members
Time: 4:00 - 6:30 PM
Information: 707-224-JAZZ (707-224-5299)
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Eric Golub, violin /Tommy Kesecker, marimba / Vince Delgado, dumbek-middle eastern percussion/ Michael Zisman, bass / Akira Tana, drums / special guest: Coralie Russo, oud.
July 11th, Friday
Dexterity: Larry Vuckovich Plays the Music of Dexter Gordon – Stanford Jazz Festival
Larry's Dexter Gordon Tribute Quintet will perform an authentic program of Dexter's Blue Note original hits & more. Having worked with Dexter in Denmark and Austria, Larry brings a firsthand interpretation of Dexter's music.
In 1963, Larry Vuckovich spent a year on the European jazz scene, mostly in Denmark, where he played with Dexter at the famed Montmartre Club in Copenhagen. In the later 60's, Larry returned to Europe and played a memorable concert with Dexter and Philly Joe, at the Ossiach Jazz Festival in Austria, which was recorded by the Austrian National Radio. While living in Copenhagen in '63, Larry remembers an inspiring night at the Montmartre playing with three tenor masters: Dexter Gordon, Don Byas, and Paul Gonsalves. Dexter's powerful style and impact on jazz stayed with Larry to the present day, and now, Larry is honored to keep on performing Dexter's music.
Venue: Campbell Recital Hall, Braun Music Center, 541 Lasuen Mall, Stanford, CA
Admission: $15 / $35 General
Time: 8 – 9:30 PM
Tickets: http://www.stanfordjazzfestival.org/tickets/
Featuring: Noel Jewkes, tenor / Rob Roth, tenor / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass /Leon Joyce, drums
June 29th, Sunday
Larry Vuckovich Beyond Category Trio @ Pleasanton Library – A Tribute to Dexter Gordon
Larry Vuckovich brings his Beyond Category diverse jazz repertoire to the Pleasanton Library, performing swinging bebop/post-bop, contemporary jazz, Afro Cuban salsa, Mexican boleros, Balkan/Middle Eastern, and more. A special feature today will be a Tribute to the great tenor saxophonist, Dexter Gordon. Larry has fond memories of his performances with Dexter in Copenhagen and in Austria. He will do several selections from Dexter's repertoire such as "Cheese Cake," "Second Balcony Jump,""Serenade in Blue," "Montmartre," & more.
Venue: Pleasanton Library 400 Old Bernal Ave Pleasanton, CA 94566
Admission: Free; call (925) 931-3400
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass / Leon Joyce, drums.
June 13th, Friday
Larry Vuckovich Beyond Category Trio, featuring vocalist/percussionist Valeriana Quevedo at the Trident in Sausalito & Special visiting, surprise guest from Chicago, the outstanding guitarist Zvonimir Tot
Valeriana Quevedo will perform her diverse repertoire of classic standards and melodic/rhythmic Latin selections. Creating a mood of romance, she will also include a swinging repertoire. Valeriana's beautiful vocal interpretations of great standards as "This is Always", " Stardust " , along with classic Latin selections of "Tres Palabras," "Perfidia," and "Frenesi", are memorable. Swinging bassist Mike Hallesy along with the bongos / Latin percussion of Sanna Craig, will complete the ensemble. A surprise visitor from Chicago, the excellent guitarist Zvonimir Tot , will be sitting in. Zvonimir, originally from Novi Sad, Serbia, is an internationally acclaimed jazz guitarist.
Venue: The Trident in Sausalito 558 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA
Admission: No cover – Cocktails, dinner and appetizers are available.
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Information: (415) 331–3232
Featuring: Valeriana Quevedo, vocals / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Mike Hallesy, bass / Sanna Craig, bongos/Latin percussion / Zvonimir Tot, guitar
June 8th, Sunday
Larry Vuckovich Beyond Theory/ Clinical Elements Piano Workshop @ The JAZZSCHOOL
Larry Vuckovich presents a hands on Jazz piano workshop/ lecture that runs from New Orleans, swing, and the multi-facets of bebop, post bop, to more contemporary sounds. This lecture/workshop covers a wide range of techniques of master jazz pianists, focusing on the harmonic, rhythmic and melodic concepts of Earl "Fatha" Hines, Teddy Wilson, Bud Powell, Erroll Garner, Bill Evans, Red Garland, Tommy Flanagan, Hank Jones, McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea, and the free improvisation of Cecil Taylor. Larry Vuckovich will demonstrate on piano the various styles of the jazz piano masters. He will also bring CD's and play brief samples of the above mentioned piano greats. As a special feature today, he will mention the importance of women in jazz, highlighting perhaps the most swinging bebop lady pianist, Terry Pollard (He will also have a CD sample of her playing). A great Detroit scene pianist, Terry Pollard was also an excellent vibraphonist. When Larry recently mentioned her to Barry Harris, another Detroit great, Barry's comment was " She was the one! "
Venue: www.jazzschool.org 2087 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA
Admission: Advance $30 - Day of Workshop $45
Time: 12:00PM (Noon) – 3:00 PM
Information: (510) 845-5373
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
June 7th, Saturday
Crosswinds: Global Jazz Journey at KCSM Jazz on the Hill Festival
Formerly the Blue Balkan Ensemble, this newly revived group features the original Blue Balkan master violinist, Eric Golub along with the exciting marimba player, Tommy Kesecker. Vince Delgado, the great interpreter of the Middle Eastern percussion, along with the swinging drummer Akira Tana, create a stimulating rhythm team.
Larry Vuckovich has revived the original Blue Balkan ensemble expanding the repertoire into an even more diverse global approach. Besides the Balkan ethnic, Middle Eastern repertoire, the ensemble includes the global elements of North Africa, Russia, South American boleros, Cubans salsa, tango jazz, jazz funk and swinging American – contemporary – on the edge jazz.
Venue: KCSM Jazz on the Hill
Admission: Free Community Event (no tickets required)
Time: 12 PM – 12:45 PM (one set)
Information: (650) 524-6921
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Eric Golub, violin /Tommy Kesecker, marimba / Vince Delgado, dumbek-middle eastern percussion/ Michael Zisman, bass / Akira Tana, drums
May 31st, Saturday
Larry Vuckovich La Orquesta El Vucko, featuring master timbalero Luis Romero @ North Coast Brewing Co. – Sequoia Room, Ft Bragg
Larry Vuckovich's La Orquesta El Vucko performs an all Latin program at the Sequoia Room including special selections by Thelonious Monk in Latin style. The founder of the brewery, Doug Moody, supports and donates to the Thelonious Monk Educational Jazz program. This evening's concert will present classic Latin and jazz standards featuring a stellar cast of the most seasoned Latin jazz musicians, such as master timbalero Luis Romero, conguero Hector Lugo, and bassist John Wiitala.
Venue: North Coast Brewing Co. 455 North Main St., Ft Bragg, CA 95437
Admission: First show is a dinner show; second show is a $10 minimum purchase
Time: 6:30 PM & 8:30 PM Two shows
Information: (707)964-1286
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Luis Romero, timbales / Hector Lugo, congas / John Wiitala, bass
May 18th, Sunday
Winner of the top 2013 DownBeat, Critic's Poll, as well as, the Reader's Poll, vocalist Ed Reed sings at the 19th Annual Jazz at the 4th St., Festival @ Berkeley, California
Ed Reed's amazing story in winning both of these DownBeat categories late in life, is quite an accomplishment. Beginning at the age of 78, with his first album, Ed began winning DownBeats top awards, as the most deserving new male vocalist in jazz. In the last six years, he has won five of the DownBeat's Annual Critics Poll. His feeling for the lyrics and soulful interpretation of the great standards, with blues inflections, is unmatched. Ed is accompanied by veteran pianist Larry Vuckovich and bassist Rob Fisher. It promises to be a swinging set.
Venue: 4th Street, Berkeley, CA
Admission: free
Time: 1 PM ; Noon–5 PM total event
Featuring: Ed Reed, vocals / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Rob Fisher, bass
May 17th, Saturday
Internationally acclaimed vocalist Jackie Ryan sings the Great American Songbook, plus Jazz & World Music Classics @ Piedmont Piano
Jackie's current CD, "Listen Here", featuring the renowned John Clayton Trio, (John is a Grammy Award winning bassist, took the #1 spot on America's JazzChart remaining there for 8 weeks. Jackie's last few CD's consistently reached the number one place on national radio airplay charts. One of the most versatile vocalists in jazz, Jackie possesses a most wide ranging repertoire including special standards, jazz-bebop classics/ vocalese, Latin American Boleros, Brazilian hits, soulful Blues, jazz interpretations of French and Italian standards. Larry and Jackie have a twenty year history of working together. Their dynamic musical chemistry is on a level matching other well known vocal/ piano duos. Their recordings received top reviews and they have toured in Europe.
Venue: Piedmont Piano - New Oakland store 18th and San Pablo, Oakland, CA
Admission: $20 Donation
Time: 8:00 PM
Information: (510) 547-8188
Featuring: Jackie Ryan, vocals / Larry Vuckovich, piano
April 26th, Saturday
Vince Guaraldi Tribute Concert – Premiere Performance for Palo Alto Jazz Alliance presented by Dr. Herb Wong... Special Guest: Legendary master percussionist, Big Black!
Introducing an original by Vince (previously unrecorded) and also giving a sample to the audience of Vince's recorded version of this beautiful piece.
Dr. Herb Wong, one of the Bay Area's premier impresarios presents Larry Vuckovich's, Vince Guaraldi Tribute Ensemble. Larry who was Vince Guaraldi's only student and who played in Vince's two-piano quintet Powder Keg, showcases an authentic musical portrait of the Bay Area native and internationally acclaimed pianist. The theme of the evening is "The Jazz & Latin Side of Vince Guaraldi". Larry Vuckovich will premier Vince's original composition – a beautiful previously unrecorded jazz waltz. Vince's famous duets with Bola Sete will also be heard. The program will include Vince Guaraldi's favorite musical format: his repertoire of swinging jazz, Latin/Brazilian, as well as some of his pop hits including "Cast Your Fate To The Wind", "Charlie Brown Christmas Tune", and a selection from "Peanuts", which are all swinging jazz pieces…. Our special guest, Big Black, is recognized as one of the greatest hand drummers in jazz. His amazing Bio. Includes performances with Dizzy Gillespie, Randy Weston, and Freddie Hubbard, with whom he recorded a live album "Night of the Cookers" that also featured Lee Morgan, Harold Mabern and Pete LaRoca
Venue: Community School of Music and Arts – Tateuchi Hall
230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View, CA
Admission: $40 General, $35 PAJA members, $15 Students
Time: 7:30 PM
Tickets: http://www.pajazzalliance.org/
Featuring: Josh Workman, guitar / Noel Jewkes / Larry Vuckovich, piano / John Santos, Latin/Brazilian percussion / Seward McCain, bass /Akira Tana, drums
April 25th, Friday
Larry Vuckovich Beyond Category Trio, featuring the talented/versatile guitarist, Josh Workman @ The Trident in Sausalito... Special Guest: Legendary master percussionist, Big Black!
Guitarist Josh Workman has been praised by such master guitarists as Jim Hall, Gene Bertoncini, and Peter Bernstein. Here is a quote from Jim Hall "I was knocked out by Josh Workman's CD, Jumpin' At The Border. It's great to hear a fresh, new voice in Jazz guitar emerging on the scene."This evenings program will present some of the special selections from his CD including originals, boleros, Brazilian, and swing/bebop. Veteran bassist Doug Miller joins the trio along with Sanna Craig on bongos/Latin percussion…. Our special guest, Big Black, is recognized as one of the greatest hand drummers in jazz. His amazing Bio. Includes performances with Dizzy Gillespie, Randy Weston, and Freddie Hubbard, with whom he recorded a live album "Night of the Cookers" that also featured Lee Morgan, Harold Mabern and Pete LaRoca.
Venue: The Trident in Sausalito 558 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA
Admission: No cover - Cocktails, dinner and appetizers are available.
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Information: (415) 331-3232
Featuring: Josh Workman, guitar / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Perry Thoorsell, bass / Sanna Craig, bongos / Big Black, percussion
April 20th, Sunday
Larry Vuckovich Beyond Category Trio @ Easter Brunch - Grand Hyatt on Union Square
Larry Vuckovich's home base for a period of 13 years, was atop the Grand Hyatt on Union Square, where he was the resident pianist and music director. In between that time frame, Larry spent 5 successful years performing in New York at major jazz venues, as well as being the resident pianist at New York's Parker Meridien Hotel on West 57th Street. Larry Vuckovich is excited to be back at the Grand Hyatt for Easter Brunch in a trio format – atop the 36th floor.
Venue: The Grand Hyatt on Union Square 345 Stockton Street, San Francisco, California, USA, 94108
Time: 11:00am – 2:30pm
Information: (415) 848-6187 Web Page
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Mike Hallesy, bass / Sanna Craig, drums / Latin percussion
April 13th, Sunday
Melissa Morgan: Duke Ellington Birthday Tribute
Renowned New York Producer, Bruce Hopewell, presents vocalist Melissa Morgan, the runner-up in the Thelonious Monk competition, in a tribute to Duke Ellington. One of the most authentic vocalists on the jazz scene today, Melissa has selected some great Duke hits, as well as some of his more obscure ones. The accompanying ensemble, listed below, is made up of veteran performers who are at home with this classic jazz genre.
Venue: Silo's, 530 Main Street, Napa, CA
Admission: $20 for members of Napa Valley Jazz Society; $40 for non-members
Time: 4:00 - 6:30 PM
Information: (707) 224-JAZZ (707-224-5299)
Featuring: Melissa Morgan, vocals / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Noel Jewkes, reeds / Doug Miller, bass / Lorca Hart, drums
April 12th, Saturday
In-depth Presentation of Bebop/Hard Bop/Post Bop:
The Music of Bird, Dizzy, Monk, Miles, Dexter Gordon, Sonny Clark, Horace Silver, Grant Green, Joe Henderson and Trane. Featuring the front line of Joel Behrman & Noel Jewkes
An authentic premier of one of the most exciting eras in jazz: Bebop / Hard Bop / Post Bop including the music of the pioneers from that period. A rare presentation of these classic eras, all heard in one evening. The quintet will perform such classics as "Night in Tunisia", "Confirmation", "'Round Midnight", " Straight No Chaser " "Montmartre", "Blue Minor", "Sister Sadie", "Jean de Fleur", "Inner Urge", "Impressions", and more.
Venue: Piedmont Piano - New Oakland store 18th and San Pablo, Oakland, CA
Admission: $20 Donation
Time: 8:00 PM
Information: (510) 547-8188
Featuring: Joel Behrman, trumpet / Noel Jewkes, multi-reeds / Larry Vuckovich, piano /John Wiitala, bass / Jimmy Gallagher, drums
April 4, Friday
Black Olive Jazz: Film, Broadway & Beyond – The Evolution of Form at Stanford
Actress/vocalist Kay Kostopolous created the multi-cultural concept of Black Olive Jazz, combining various music forms, including Mediterranean ethnic, jazz and Broadway. Kay teaches drama at Stanford and is a soulful jazz vocalist, blending all the above mentioned forms. This evening features an all-star Bay Area cast, including Noel Jewkes, Vince Delgado, Larry Vuckovich, Ruth Davies & more. The concert will trace an evolution of jazz from film and the Broadway stage to jazz standards, culminating in an homage to such enduring masters as Duke Ellington and Dizzy Gillespie and their groundbreaking offerings to the world music genre.
Venue: Dinkelspiel Auditorium, Stanford University
Admission: Free Community Event
Time: 8:00 PM
Featuring: Kay Kostopolous, vocals / Noel Jewkes, reeds / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Vince Delgado, dumbek-middle eastern percussion/ Ruth Davies, bass / Akira Tana, drums
March 27th, Thursday
Larry Vuckovich Beyond Category Trio, featuring Hamir Atwal on drums @ Trident in Sausalito
One if the most exciting young drummers, Hamir Atwal is quite versatile and creates exciting varied rhythms along with a sensitive approach. Veteran bassist John Wiitala, has performed with numerous greats and displays close compatibility with Hamir. Larry Vuckovich's Beyond Category repertoire will be presented along with Sanna Craig on bongos/latin percussion
Venue: The Trident in Sausalito 558 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA
Admission: No cover – Cocktails, dinner and appetizers are available.
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Information: (415) 331–3232
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano /John Wiitala, bass / Hamir Atwal, drums / Sanna Craig, bongos/Latin percussion
February 22nd, Saturday
Scott Hamilton with the Larry Vuckovich Trio @ Piedmont Piano
Scott Hamilton returns to the Bay Area performing in a quartet setting with the Larry Vuckovich Trio. One of the premier, swinging, traditional tenor saxophonists, Scott carries the legacy of Lester Young, Ben Webster, Don Byas, capturing that great era of jazz. Accompanying him will be three seasoned veterans: Larry Vuckovich, bassist Paul Keller and drummer, Leon Joyce.
Venue: Piedmont Piano Company
18th and San Pablo, Oakland, CA
Admission: $20 Donation
Time: 8:00 PM
Information: (510) 547-8188
Featuring: Scott Hamilton, tenor / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Paul Keller, bass / Leon Joyce, drums
February 21st, Friday
Sonoma Jazz Society – Janice King Presents: Scott Hamilton with the Larry Vuckovich Trio
Scott Hamilton is making his debut performance in Sonoma. He will appear in a quartet setting with the Larry Vuckovich Trio. One of the premier, swinging, traditional tenor saxophonists, Scott carries the legacy of Lester Young, Ben Webster, Don Byas, capturing that great era of jazz. Accompanying him will be three seasoned veterans: Larry Vuckovich, bassist Paul Keller and drummer, Leon Joyce.
Venue: Sonoma Valley Women’s Club
574 First St. East, Sonoma, CA
Admission: $20 for members, $30 for general public.
Time: 7:30 PM
Information: Sonoma Valley Jazz Society
Featuring: Scott Hamilton, tenor / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Paul Keller, bass / Leon Joyce, drums
February 14th, Friday
Larry Vuckovich Beyond Category Trio, featuring vocalist/percussionist Valeriana Quevedo @ Valentines Night at the Trident in Sausalito
Valeriana Quevedo will perform her diverse repertoire of classic standards and melodic/rhythmic Latin selections. Creating a mood of romance, this Valentine Celebration will also include a swinging repertoire. Valeriana’s beautiful vocal interpretations of great standards as “This is Always”, " Stardust “ , “My Funny Valentine”, along with classic Latin selections of “Tres Palabras”, "'Perfidia”, "Frenesi”, are memorable. Swinging bassist Doug Miller along with the bongos / Latin percussion of Sanna Craig, will complete the ensemble.
Venue: The Trident in Sausalito
558 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA
Admission: No cover – Cocktails, dinner and appetizers are available.
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Information: (415) 331–3232
Featuring: Valeriana Quevedo, vocals / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Doug Miller, bass / Sanna Craig, bongos/Latin percussion
January 12th, Sunday
Bay Area All Star Benefit for Pete Douglas featuring Kim Nalley, Noel Jewkes/Josh Workman/Roger Glenn in the frontline –Rhythm section of Larry Vuckovich, Hector Lugo, Michael Zisman & Akira Tana
Larry Vuckovich brings an All-Star Bay Area lineup headlined by vocalist Kim Nalley, plus top instrumental acclaimed musicians. It will feature a diverse program of jazz with great vocal selections paying tribute to Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and Nina Simone. The instrumental portion will include swinging jazz/hard bop, Salsa/Brazilian, a touch of Middle Eastern flavors, plus funky sounds. This is an opportunity to help out unique, acclaimed – internationally respected venue, founded by the legendary Pete Douglas, that has for over 40 years presented some of the best artists in the world.
Venue: Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society 311 Mirada Road Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Admission: $50
Time: 4:30-8:00 PM
Information: (650) 726-4143
Featuring: Kim Nalley, vocals / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Noel Jewkes, reeds / Josh Workman, guitar / Roger Glenn, flute & vibes / Hector Lugo, Latin percussion / Mike Zisman, bass & mandolin / Akira Tana, drums
January 11th, Saturday
Larry Vuckovich Beyond Category Trio, International Art of Jazz @ The Trident in Sausalito
Featuring outstanding Japanese bassist Ken Okada, American-born young drummer, Austin Harris & Montenegrin born, Larry Vuckovich
Jazz for many years has been an international, universal language uniting many cultures. This will be a first meeting of Ken and Austin. The musical chemistry between them will be immediate because they speak the same language of jazz, having been influenced by numerous jazz greats. Larry Vuckovich has performed with a who's who in jazz and will take this trio on a jazz journey through his Beyond Category Jazz Repertoire – always swinging and full of surprises. Don't miss this special experience!
Venue: The Trident in Sausalito 558 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA
Admission: No cover – Cocktails, dinner and appetizers are available.
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Information: (415) 331–3232
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Ken Okada, bass / Austin Harris, drums / Sanna Craig, bongos
Past Concerts/Events of 2013
December 28th, Saturday
Larry Vuckovich Beyond Category Trio: Three Generations of Jazz. Former New York based musicians spanning a period of over 45 years, speak the same language of today's jazz.
A most exciting evening of three seasoned jazz musicians, formerly based in New York, covering jazz decades spanning over 45 years come together presenting a diverse program of jazz. Pianist, leader Larry Vuckovich, who is in his 70s, has performed with who's who in jazz ranging from Jon Hendricks, Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Bobby Hutcherson, Charlie Haden, Tom Harrell, Charles McPherson, Tony Bennett and others. Bassist Doug Miller, in his 50s, has also performed with numerous greats as Mel Lewis, James Moody, Dick Hyman, Basie and Ellington Orchestras. Drummer Austin Harris, just barely 30, has also spent time on the prestigious New York scene playing with Jimmy Heath, Marcus Belgrave, Frank Wess and Eric Alexander. Don't miss this stimulating presentation of diverse swinging jazz styles including a world music journey. Vocalist/percussionist Sanna Craig will do a guest vocal selection.
Venue: The Sound Room
2147 Broadway, Oakland, CA
Admission: $20 in advance, $25 at the door if available
Time: 8:00 PM
Information: (415) 994-3501 994-3501
email: soundroomoakland@gmail.com
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Doug Miller, bass / Austin Harris, drums / special guest Sanna Craig, bongos
December 19th, Thursday
Larry Vuckovich Beyond Category Trio, featuring master drummer Akira Tana@ The Trident in Sausalito
Former New York based jazz drummer for many years, Akira Tana has returned to the Bay Area and has become the first call drummer. While in New York, Akira has performed/toured with the Heath Brothers, Stan Getz, Sonny Rollins and numerous others. This is his first appearance at the Trident, and together with the swinging bassist, Doug Miller, this night will feature Larry Vuckovich's Beyond Category Trio in a creative, energetic setting.
Venue: The Trident in Sausalito
558 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA
Admission: No cover – Cocktails, dinner and appetizers are available.
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Information: (415) 331–3232
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Doug Miller, bass / Akira Tana, drums / Sanna Craig, bongos
December 15th, Sunday
Best of Bop City: "Conversations With Sonny" – Esteemed Radio / Television Host, Sonny Buxton interviews Larry Vuckovich, discussing his San Fran jazz history roots, plus his origins from Montenegro (formerly Yugoslavia). "Conversations With Sonny," designed for archival purposes, traces the rich heritage of the San Francisco Jazz Scene, where the Fillmore district and the Bop City club played a most important role. Sonny's past guests included Belva Davis, John Handy and Dottie Dodgion. Sonny was also interviewed by Wayne Saroyan, reflecting his roots and experiences in jazz, outlining his important role in presenting this music.
This is an opportunity to find out about the rich, important facts and information regarding the heyday of San Francisco's jazz scene – the era which regularly featured such great visitors as Art Tatum, Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Bill Evans, Cannonball Adderley, John Coltrane, Red Garland, plus other big bands as Lionel Hampton, Harry James and Woody Herman. Also, many interesting stories & experiences from the performances with the jazz giants, the social connection with jazz and its historic importance, will be brought out.
Venue: Fillmore Jazz Heritage Center
1330 Fillmore St., San Francisco, CA
Admission: $15
Time: 4:00p.m.
Tickets: 415-255-7745
Featuring: Sonny Buxton in conversation with Larry Vuckovich
December 9th, Monday
Vince Guaraldi Tribute Concert – Premiere Performance at Yoshi's Jack London Square
Introducing an original by Vince (previously unrecorded) and also giving a sample to the audience of Vince's recorded version of this beautiful piece.
Larry Vuckovich, who was Vince Guaraldi's only student and who performed in Vince's two-piano quintet Powder Keg, presents an authentic musical portrait of the Bay Area native and internationally acclaimed pianist: The Jazz & Latin Side of Vince Guaraldi. Larry Vuckovich will perform a premier of Vince's original composition – a world premiere performance. Vince's famous duets with Bola Sete will be also performed.The program will include Vince Guaraldi's foremost, his first choice repertoire of swinging jazz, Latin/Brazilian, as well as some of his pop hits including "Cast Your Fate To The Wind", "Charlie Brown Christmas Tune", and a selection from "Peanuts", which are all swinging jazz pieces.
Venue: Yoshi's
510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607
Admission: $16 - 90 minute set / one show only
Time: 8:00 PM
Tickets: (510) 238-9200
Featuring: Josh Workman, guitar / Larry Vuckovich, piano / John Santos, Latin/Brazilian percussion / Seward McCain, bass /Akira Tana, drums.
December 7th, Saturday
Larry Vuckovich's 77th Landmark Birthday: Solo Piano Plus Duet Intimacy/Improvisational Dialogue – featuring Noel Jewkes on multi-reeds playing rare movie themes, including film noir. As always, we will bring special treats - Mediterranean delights, such as spanakopita, wines, baklava & other goodies, expressing thanks to our jazz listeners.
Presenting classic rare standards, contemporary jazz, Latin – Brazilian, Middle-Eastern l Gypsy – Roma / Flamenco originals, plus bebop masters' compositions of Ellington / Strayhorn, blues and free improvisation. Featuring Larry Vuckovich in both solo piano and in duets with the multi-reed master, Noel Jewkes performing on soprano,clarinet & flute. They will recreate an intimate musical dialogue with creative improvisational communications presenting originals and a rare movie themes including film noir.
Venue: Piedmont Piano - New Oakland store
18th and San Pablo, Oakland, CA
Admission: $20 Donation
Time: 8:00 PM
Information: (510)-547-8188
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Noel Jewkes, multi-reeds
November 21st, Thursday
Larry Vuckovich Beyond Category Trio, featuring Smith Dobson Junior and bassist/vocalist Nat Johnson @ The Trident in Sausalito
Swinging drummer / tenor saxophonist, Smith Dobson Jr and bassist / vocalist Nat Johnson join Larry Vuckovich, making this a first appearance for Smith Jr. at the Trident. Smith, son of the outstanding jazz pianist Smith Dobson, follows his footsteps and has become a most authentic, multi instrumentalist jazz performer. This evening Smith will play both tenor saxophone and drums. Bay Area mainstay bassist/vocalist Nat Johnson completes the trio , which will present the wide-ranging, beyond category repertoire.
Venue: The Trident in Sausalito
558 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA
Admission: No cover – Cocktails, dinner and appetizers are available.
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Information: (415) 331–3232
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Nat Johnson, bass /Smith Dobson Jr., drums – tenor saxophone / Sanna Craig, bongos
November 17th, Sunday
Russian born, New York based guitarist Ilya Lushtak comes to The Sound Room. Accompanied by Larry Vuckovich and bassist Doug Miller, Ilya presents a program of authentic bebop guitar.
Ilya's major influences on guitar come from Wes Montgomery, Kenny Burrell, and Grant Green. As well as performing, Ilya is the owner of Lineage Records having recorded and played with such greats as Hank Jones, Barry Harris, Cedar Walton, Jimmy Cobb, Frank Wess and numerous others. Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear Ilya.
Venue: The Sound Room
2147 Broadway, Oakland, CA
Admission: $20 in advance, $25 at the door if available
Time: 5:00 PM
Information: (415) 994-3501
email: soundroomoakland@gmail.com
Featuring: Ilya Lushtak, guitar /Larry Vuckovich, piano / Doug Miller, bass
October 27th, Sunday
Best of Bop City: Miles Davis-Live at the Black Hawk Tribute-Performing the music of the legendary 1961 Black Hawk recordings which featured Hank Mobley, Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers and Jimmy Cobb. Sonny Buxton, KCSM's esteemed broadcaster, will host and narrate this tribute. The Larry Vuckovich Hard-Bop Quintet features Mark Wright, Rob Roth, Jeff Chambers, Bryan Bowman and Larry Vuckovich.
The exciting Miles' Black Hawk LP's included selections: Walkin', Bye Bye Blackbird, Well You Needn't, If I Were A Bell, Neo, Oleo, I Thought About You, All Of You, On Green Dolphin Street. This swinging, finger-popping music will bring back memories from the great days of San Fran jazz scene.
Venue / Tickets: Fillmore Jazz Heritage Center
1330 Fillmore St., San Francisco, CA
Admission: $15
Time: 4:00p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Tickets: 415-255-7745
Featuring: Mark Wright, trumpet / Rob Roth, tenor, / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass / Bryan Bowman, drums
October 20th, Sunday
Melissa Morgan with the Larry Vuckovich Trio – 6th Annual San Francisco Filipino American Jazz Festival @ Yoshi's, San Francisco
Larry Vuckovich Trio, accompanies New York based vocalist, Melissa Morgan. A Telarc recording artist, Melissa was a runner up at the presitigious, Theolonius Monk competition. Her CD, "Until I Met You," on Telarc, reveals her authentic jazz feeling for blues, ballads and swing. Larry Vuckovich, along with two seasoned veterans, bassist Doug Miller and drummer Akira Tana, have accompanied, in the past, some of the top vocalists in jazz.
Venue: Yoshi's, San Francisco
1330 Fillmore St., San Francisco, CA 94115
Admission: $35 advance, $40 at the door
Time: 6:00 PM
Tickets: (415) 655-5600
Featuring: Melissa Morgan, vocals / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Doug Miller, bass / Akira Tana, drums.
October 18th, Friday
Larry Vuckovich / Jackie Ryan Beyond Category Quartet – at the San Ramon Library
Larry Vuckovich and Jackie Ryan bring their Beyond Category diverse jazz repertoire to the San Ramon Library performing swinging standards, contemporary jazz, Mexican boleros, Balkan/Middle Eastern, and more.
Venue: San Ramon Library
100 Montgomery St., San Ramon, CA
Admission: $25 general, $20 seniors & student
Time: 8:00 PM
Information: (925) 973-2850
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jackie Ryan, vocals / Ken Okada, bass / Akira Tana, drums
October 11th, Friday
Noel Jewkes & the Larry Vuckovich Trio - A concert of special standards, originals, plus the music of tenor giants: Coleman Hawkins, Lester Young, Don Byas, Dexter Gordon, Sonny Stitt, Paul Gonsalves, Hank Mobley and John Coltrane @ The JAZZSCHOOL
Noel Jewkes has that rare ability and is one of the very few tenor saxophonists around, who can authentically interpret and perform multiple styles of the tenor greats, projecting their sound and feeling. Don't miss this special program. The rhythm section of New York veterans, featuring Larry Vuckovich, Doug Miller and Chuck McPherson is hard swinging and most authentic.
Venue: The Jazz School
2087 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA
Admission: $15
Time: 8:00PM – two sets
Information: (510) 845-5373
Featuring: Noel Jewkes, tenor / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Doug Miller, bass / Chuck McPherson, drums
October 5th, Saturday
Larry Vuckovich Blue Balkan Beyond Category Ensemble @ Freight & Salvage
This new revived ensemble comes to East Bay, featuring the original Blue Balkan master violinist, Eric Golub with marimba specialist Tommy Kesecker in the front line. Multi-reed saxophonist, Noel Jewkes is also featured. Vince Delgado - the great interpreter of the Middle Eastern percussion, along with the swinging New York drummer Chuck McPherson, create a stimulating rhythm team. Sitting in with the band will be Coralie Russo playing Oud; Branislav Bubalo on accordion, doing Balkan ethnic plus tango music, and Kay Kostopoulos on Finger Cymbals
Larry Vuckovich has revived the original Blue Balkan ensemble expanding the repertoire into an even more diverse global approach. Besides the Balkan ethnic, Middle Eastern repertoire, the ensemble includes global elements of North Africa, Russia, South American boleros, Cuban salsa, tango jazz, jazz funk and swinging American - contemporary - on the edge jazz.
Venue: Freight & Salvage
2020 Addison St, Berkeley, CA
Admission: $20.50 advance / $22.50 at the door
Time: 8:00 PM
Tickets: (510) 644-2020 / info@freightandsalvage.org
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Eric Golub, violin – Viola / Tommy Kesecker, marimba / Noel Jewkes, multi-reeds / Vince Delgado, dumbek – Middle Eastern percussion / Coralie Russo, Oud / Doug Miller, bass / Chuck McPherson, drums
September 29th, Sunday
Larry Vuckovich Blue Balkan Beyond Category Ensemble @ Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society.
This new revived ensemble features the original Blue Balkan master violinist, Eric Golub along with the multi-reach specialist, Noel Jewkes. Vince Delgado, the great interpreter of the Middle Eastern percussion, along with the swinging New York drummer Chuck McPherson, create a stimulating rhythm team.
Larry Vuckovich has revived the original blue Balkan ensemble expanding the repertoire into an even more diverse global approach. Besides the Balkan ethnic, Middle Eastern repertoire, the ensemble includes the global elements of North Africa, Russia, South American boleros, Cubans salsa, tango jazz, jazz funk and swinging American – contemporary – on the edge jazz.
Venue: Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society
311 Mirada Road Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Admission: $35
Time: 4:30-7:30 PM
Tickets: (650) 726-4143
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Eric Golub, violin – Viola / Noel Jewkes, multi-reeds / Vince Delgado, dumbek – Middle Eastern percussion / Doug Miller, bass / Chuck McPherson, drums
September 28th, Saturday
Larry Vuckovich Blue Balkan Beyond Category Ensemble - Unique/Premier Performance - Back to the Roots @ St. Archangel Michael Church Social Hall
Blue Balkan Ensemble performs in a most unique format: An evening offering a Concert Set, Balkan ethnic/Serbian Folk dancing, Folk costumes, Serbian food specialties & Ballroom Dancing. Vocalist Valeriana Quevedo, and accordionist Branislav Bubalo, join the Ensemble for a unique, exciting musical adventure.
Larry Vuckovich, along with St. Michael Archangel Church offer a most stimulating cultural event. The Blue Balkan Ensemble will be featured, for the first time, in a setting that includes Serbian/ethnic cuisine, a concert set of music, Serbian/Balkan folk dancing, native costumes and, closing the evening with two sets of ballroom dancing.
Venue: St. Archangel Michael Church Social Hall 18870 Allendale Ave., Saratoga, CA
Admission: $30 in advance (includes music & food); $35 at the door (includes music & food)
Time: 7:00 - 11:00 PM
Tickets: (408) 867-4876
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Valeriana Quevedo, vocalist / Branislav Bubalo, accordion / Eric Golub, violin - viola / Charlie McCarthy, multi-reeds / Vince Delgado, dumbek - Middle Eastern percussion / Doug Miller, bass / Chuck McPherson, drums
September 27th, Friday
Larry Vuckovich Beyond Category Trio, featuring New York drummer Chuck McPherson @ The Trident in Sausalito
Originally from Detroit, now living in New York, drummer Chuck McPherson is the son of the master alto saxophonist Charles McPherson. He has performed with his father as well as with Freddie Hubbard, Harold Land, Wynton Marsalis and Larry Vuckovich's Beyond Category Trio. Chuck's playing represents a complete picture of the jazz drum styles from swing to be-bop and beyond. World class bassist Doug Miller is a protégé of John Clayton who mentored Doug and strongly supported and promoted his playing on the national/ international jazz scene. Tonight's presentation will showcase some of the most exciting jazz trio elements.
Venue: The Trident in Sausalito 558 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA
Admission: No cover - Cocktails, dinner and appetizers are available.
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Information: (415) 331-3232
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Doug Miller, bass / Chuck McPherson, drums
August 16th, Friday
Larry Vuckovich Beyond Category Solo Piano presentation @ Napa Valley Performing Arts Center at the Lincoln Theater – Live in the Lobby
Larry Vuckovich brings his Beyond Category diverse jazz Solo Piano repertoire to the Lincoln Theater Lobby, performing swinging bebop/post-bop classics of Thelonious Monk, Dizzy Gillespie, Ellington/Strayhorn, Great American Songbook standards, contemporary jazz, Mexican boleros, Balkan/Middle Eastern pieces, and more. Wine and food is available for purchase.
Venue: Napa Valley Performing Arts Center at the Lincoln Theater
100 California Drive, Yountville
Admission: Free; call (707) 944-9900
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
August 15th, Thursday
Larry Vuckovich Beyond Category Trio, featuring bassist/vocalist Nat Johnson @ The Trident in Sausalito
Bassist / vocalist Nat Johnson is a mainstay musician on the Bay Area jazz scene having performed with Vince Guaraldi, Dizzy Gillespie, Noel Jewkes, Harold Jones and Larry Vuckovich's Lester Young/ Count Basie Tribute Ensemble. Nat has a history with Trident having performed there in the '60's with Meridian West ensemble, where Steve McQueen heard them and hired them for his film, Bullit. Swinging drummer, Bryan Bowman joins the trio, along with Sanna Craig on bongos. Larry Vuckovich, Beyond Category repertoire covers a wide range of jazz selections.
Venue: www.thetridentsausalito.com
558 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA
Admission: No cover – Cocktails, dinner and appetizers are available.
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Information: (415) 331–3232
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Nat Johnson, bass / Bryan Bowman, drums / Sanna Craig, bongos
July 27th, Saturday
Master drummer Jimmy Cobb – Tribute to Miles Davis @ Performing Arts Center at Lincoln Theater in Yountville
Jimmy Cobb, the last surviving member of the historic Miles Davis session, Kind of Blue, performs with an All-Star Bay Area sextet at Lincoln Theater for a Miles Davis Tribute concert.
Miles Davis' Kind of Blue session is the highest selling jazz album in history. Besides Miles, it included such giants as John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley, Bill Evans, Paul Chambers, Wynton Kelly and, of course, Jimmy Cobb. Larry Vuckovich, having performed with Jimmy Cobb and Walter Booker in the '80's, is honored to have received the call and to reconnect with Jimmy for this performance. Larry has assembled an all-star Bay Area band to complete the Miles Davis Tribute Sextet format. Don't miss this one!
Venue: Lincoln Theater
100 California Drive, Yountville, CA
Admission: $50
Time: 7:00 PM (two sets)
Tickets: (707) 944-9900
Featuring: Jimmy Cobb, drums / Leader / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Joel Behrman, trumpet / Steve Heckman, tenor / Andrew Speight, alto / Doug Miller, bass
July 18th, Thursday
Larry Vuckovich Beyond Category Trio, featuring vocalist/ dancer Valeriana Quevedo @ The Trident in Sausalito
Valeriana is a most soulful and appealing vocalist offering a wide range of special standards, and in addition presents classic South American boleros and other stimulating south of the border songs. Her jazz singing has a strong Ella Fitzgerald influence; Valeriana's rhythmic concept is very swinging and her ballads are most romantic. Bassist Perry Thoorsell is one of the most melodic soloists on the jazz scene. The trio will also play the Beyond Category selections.
Venue: www.thetridentsausalito.com
558 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA
Admission: No cover – Cocktails, dinner and appetizers are available.
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Information: (415) 331–3232
Featuring: Valeriana Quevedo, vocals / Larry Vuckovich, piano /Perry Thoorsell, bass /Sanna Craig, bongos
July 14th, Sunday
Vince Guaraldi Tribute Presented by NVJS at Silo's:
Larry Vuckovich, who was Vince Guaraldi's only student and who performed in Vince's two-piano quintet Powder Keg, presents an authentic musical portrait of the Bay Area native and internationally acclaimed pianist: The Jazz & Latin Side of Vince Guaraldi. Larry Vuckovich will perform a premier of Vince's original composition - a world premiere performance. Vince's famous duets with Bola Sete will be also performed.The program will include Vince Guaraldi's foremost, his first choice repertoire of swinging jazz, Latin/Brazilian, as well as some of his pop hits including "Cast Your Fate To The Wind", "Charlie Brown Christmas Tune", and a selection from "Peanuts", which are all swinging jazz pieces.
Venue: Silos Jazz Club
530 Main Street, Napa, CA
Admission: $20 for members of Napa Valley Jazz Society; $40 for non-members
Time: 4:00 - 6:30 PM
Information: 707-224-JAZZ (707-224-5299)
Featuring: Josh Workman, guitar / Larry Vuckovich, piano / John Santos, Latin/Brazilian percussion / Seward McCain, bass /Akira Tana, drums.
July 13th, Saturday
Top New York tenor saxophonist Harry Allen / Larry Vuckovich Trio @ Piedmont Piano
Harry Allen is one of the top traditionally- rooted tenor saxophonist performing today. His style embraces tenor greats such as Lester Young, Stan Getz, Zoot Sims, Al Cohn, to name a few. Harry, however, has his own personal sound and voice. He has recorded most successfully, on his own, and also has a number of swinging recordings in a duo format with Scott Hamilton. Larry Vuckovich Trio features the outstanding rhythm team of Doug Miller on bass, and Leon Joyce on drums. This promises to be a very swinging night.
Venue: Piedmont Piano Company
18th and San Pablo, Oakland, CA
Admission: $20 Donation
Time: 8:00 PM
Information: (510) 547-8188
Featuring: Harry Allen, tenor / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Doug Miller, bass / Leon Joyce, drumsdrums
June 27th, Thursday
Larry Vuckovich Beyond Category Trio, featuring SF Legends @ The Trident in Sausalito
Bassist Dean Reilly was the original member of Vince Guaraldi's first Trio which recorded on Fantasy. Dean has been a main stay bassist on the San Francisco scene since the mid-fifties, and has performed / recorded with numerous top musicians such as Cal Tjader, Eddie Duran, and Hank Jones to name a few. Originally from Australia, drummer Tony Johnson, first came on the San Francisco scene performing and recording with Pony Poindexter, the legendary be-bop alto saxophonist. Tony also toured with Earl "Fatha" Hines and the Claude Willamson Trio. This evenings reunion brings back three SF veterans playing some swinging jazz.
Venue: www.thetridentsausalito.com
558 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA
Admission: No cover – Cocktails, dinner and appetizers are available.
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Information: (415) 331–3232
June 15th, Saturday
Internationally acclaimed vocalist Jackie Ryan sings the Great American Songbook, plus Jazz & World Music Classics @ Piedmont Piano
Jackie's current CD, "Listen Here", featuring the renowned John Clayton Trio, (John is a Grammy Award winning bassist, took the #1 spot on America's JazzChart remaining there for 8 weeks. Jackie's last few CD's consistently reached the number one place on national radio airplay charts. One of the most versatile vocalists in jazz, Jackie possesses a most wide ranging repertoire including special standards, jazz-bebop classics/ vocalese, Latin American Boleros, Brazilian hits, soulful Blues, jazz interpretations of French and Italian standards. Larry and Jackie have a twenty year history of working together. Their dynamic musical chemistry is on a level matching other well known vocal/ piano duos. Their recordings received top reviews and they have toured in Europe.
Venue: Piedmont Piano - New Oakland store
18th and San Pablo, Oakland, CA
Admission: $20 Donation
Time: 8:00 PM
Information: (510) 547-8188
Featuring: Jackie Ryan, vocals / Larry Vuckovich, piano
May 5th , Sunday
Larry Vuckovich Beyond Theory/ Clinical Elements Piano Workshop @ The JAZZSCHOOL
Larry Vuckovich presents a hands on Jazz piano workshop/ lecture that runs from New Orleans, swing, and the multi-facets of bebop, post bop, to more contemporary sounds. This lecture/workshop covers a wide range of techniques of master jazz pianists, focusing on the harmonic, rhythmic and melodic concepts of Earl "Fatha" Hines, Teddy Wilson, Bud Powell, Erroll Garner, Bill Evans, Red Garland, Tommy Flanagan, Hank Jones, McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea, and the free improvisation of Cecil Taylor. Larry Vuckovich will demonstrate on piano the various styles of the jazz piano masters. He will also bring CD's and play brief samples of the above mentioned piano greats.
Venue: www.jazzschool.org
2087 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA
Admission: $50
Time: 12:00PM (Noon) – 3:00 PM
Information: (510) 845-5373
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano
May 4th , Sunday
Larry Vuckovich Beyond Category Trio @ Red Poppy Art House
Larry Vuckovich brings his Beyond Category diverse jazz repertoire to the Red Poppy Art House, performing swinging bebop/post-bop, contemporary jazz, Afro Cuban salsa, Mexican boleros, Balkan/Middle Eastern, and more
Venue: http://redpoppyarthouse.org/events/
2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA
Admission: $15 - $20
Time: 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Information: (510)-547-8188
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Perry Thoorsell, bass / Austin Harris, drums
April 28th, Sunday
Larry Vuckovich Beyond Category Trio @ Pleasanton Library
Larry Vuckovich brings his Beyond Category diverse jazz repertoire to the Pleasanton Library, performing swinging bebop/post-bop, contemporary jazz, Afro Cuban salsa, Mexican boleros, Balkan/Middle Eastern, and more
Venue: Pleasanton Library
400 Old Bernal Ave Pleasanton, CA 94566
Admission: Free; call (925) 931-3400
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Featuring: eaturing: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Perry Thoorsell, bass / Leon Joyce, drums, Sanna
Craig, Latin percussion
April 25th , Thursday
Larry Vuckovich Beyond Category Trio, featuring Vince Delgado @ The Trident in Sausalito
Vince Delgado is a master Middle-Eastern / Latin percussionist playing the dumbek, Egyptian tambourine, bongos/congas. Larry Vuckovich brings his Beyond Category diverse jazz repertoire to the Trident, performing swinging bebop/post-bop, contemporary jazz, Afro Cuban salsa, Mexican boleros, Balkan/Middle Eastern, and more
Venue: www.thetridentsausalito.com
558 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA
Admission: No cover – Cocktails, dinner and appetizers are available.
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Information: (415) 331–3232
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Perry Thoorsell, bass / Vince Delgado, Middle Eastern / Latin percussion
April 21st , Sunday
Larry Vuckovich All Stars – Perform the Music of America's Most Popular Bands From the 40's-70's: Ellington, Benny Goodman, Tito Puente, Getz/Jobim, Beatles, Tijuana Brass, Santana, Herbie Mann, Crusaders, Stevie Wonder & More
Today's most wide-ranging program will cover the hits of America's popular music from the famous bands mentioned above. Some of the selections include Caravan, Take The A-Train, Seven Come Eleven, Jumpin' At The Woodside, Desafinado, Oye Como Va, Black Magic Woman, Yesterday, Tijuana Taxi, You Are The Sunshine Of My Life, Coming Home Baby & more.
Venue: The Oakmont/Berger Center
Berger Center, 6575 Oakmont Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95409
Admission: $30.00 admission/refreshments served/BYOB.
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Tickets: Limited seating. For reservations call Dick Dennis (707) 538-1976
Featuring: Vocalist / Dancer Valeriana Quevedo / Noel Jewkes, multi-reeds / Josh Workman, guitar / Larry Vuckovich, piano-Roland keyboard / John Santos, Latin percussion / Nat Johnson, bass / vocals, Bryan Bowman, drums.
April 20th , Saturday
Sonoma Jazz Society – Janice King Presents: Larry Vuckovich's Blue Balkan Beyond Category Ensemble
Larry Vuckovich is recognized as a pioneer, the first muscian in the US to combine the Balkan Gypsy-Roma ethnic folk elements with American Jazz. His landmark LP, Blue Balkan from 1980 featuring Bobby Hutcherson on marimba and Eric Golub on violin received top reviews from major publications such as Down Beat, Cadence, Village Voice, etc. Larry Vuckovich is cited as being ahead of his time in this genre, pre-figuring the latter attempts by John Zorn and Dave Douglas. Re-released in 2002 in CD format with added material, esteemed New York critic/ author Gary Giddins chose Blue Balkan: Then & Now for his top CD list of the same year. The repertoire of the Blue Balkan Beyond Category Ensemble has expanded into a wide ranging global concept presenting and combining jazz with the ethnic elements of North Africa, Greece, Cuba, South America, Russian-Gypsy and as always presenting swinging American jazz.
Venue: Vintage House, 264 First St. East, Sonoma, CA
Admission: $20.00
Time: 7:00 PM
Information: (707) 373-0700
Featuring: Noel Jewkes, multi-reeds / Eric Golub, violin-viola / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Tomoko Funaki bass; Akira Tana, drums / Vince Delgado, dumbek- Middle Eastern percussion
April 7th, Sunday
Larry Vuckovich / Noel Jewkes Duo: Music from Classic Noir Films @ Bird & Beckett
Larry Vuckovich and Noel Jewkes perform selections from classic Film Noir movies as "Dark Passage", "Detour", "Laura", "Where The Sidewalk Ends", "Kiss Of Death", " High Wall", "Golden Earrings", "Night Has A Thousand Eyes", and more.
Venue: Bird & Becket Books and Records
653 Chenery Street, San Francisco, CA
Admission: No cover - donation requested.
Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Information: (415) 586-3733
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Noel Jewkes, reeds
April 1st, Monday
Internationally acclaimed vocalist from Japan: Charito with the Larry Vuckovich Trio presented by the San Francisco Filipino Jazz Festival.
Charito is an acclaimed internationally recognized jazz vocalist living in Japan for over twenty years. She has toured the globe and is identified by the critics as a most soulful, versatile vocalist, singing beautiful ballads, straight ahead jazz, as well as Brazilian and bluesy/funky material. Her collaboration CD with Michel Legrand has received top reviews.
Venue: Yoshi's
510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607
Admission: $17 ( one 90 minute set)
Time: 8:00 PM
Information: (510) 238-9200
Featuring: Charito, vocals / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass, / Leon Joyce, drums
February 23rd, Saturday
Scott Hamilton Quartet / Quintet at Piedmont Piano – featuring in addition, Noel Jewkes, Larry Vuckovich, Paul Keller, and Leon Joyce
Scott Hamilton returns to the Bay Area performing in a quartet setting and also in a duet format with Noel Jewkes. Scott will play some of his favorite standards as well as selections from "Somethin' Special" CD with Noel Jewkes.
Venue: Piedmont Piano - New Oakland store
18th and San Pablo, Oakland, CA
Admission: $20 Donation
Time: 8:00 PM
Information: (510) 547-8188
Featuring: Scott Hamilton, tenor / Noel Jewkes, tenor / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Paul Keller, bass / Leon Joyce, drums
February 14th, Thursday - Valentine's Romantic/Swinging Celebration
Larry Vuckovich Beyond Category Trio @ The Trident / Ondine Restaurants in Sausalito
Larry Vuckovich brings his Beyond Category diverse jazz repertoire to the Trident, performing swinging and romantic favorites for this Valentine's night. The program will include classic, rare standards, swinging / Latin jazz plus vocals by Steve Situm, Sanna Craig, Larry Vuckovich, and other surprise guest vocalists.
Venue: The Trident / Ondine Restaurants
558 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA
Admission: No cover – Cocktails, dinner and appetizers are available.
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Information: (415) 331–3232
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano, vocals / Doug Miller, bass / Ron Marabuto, drums / Sanna Craig, vocals, Latin percussion / Steve Situm, guest vocalist
February 8th, Friday
Bay Area Premier - A First In-depth Presentation of Bebop/Hard Bop/Post Bop:
The Music of Bird, Dizzy, Monk, Miles, Dexter Gordon, Sonny Clark, Horace Silver, Grant Green, Joe Henderson and Trane. Featuring the front line of Erik Jekabson & Noel Jewkes
An authentic premier of one of the most exciting eras in jazz: Bebop / Hard Bop / Post Bop including the music of the pioneers from that period. The quintet will perform such classics as "Grovin' High", "Confirmation", "Bebop", "'Round Midnight", "Cheese Cake", "Blue Minor", "Sister Sadie", "Jean de Fleur", "Inner Urge", "Impressions", and more.
Venue: Piedmont Piano - New Oakland store
18th and San Pablo, Oakland, CA
Admission: $20 Donation
Time: 8:00 PM
Information: (510) 547-8188
Featuring: Erik Jekabson, trumpet / Noel Jewkes, multi-reeds / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Perry Thoorsell, bass / Jimmy Gallagher, drums
January 24th, Thursday
Larry Vuckovich Beyond Category Trio @ The Trident in Sausalito
Larry Vuckovich brings his Beyond Category diverse jazz repertoire to the Trident, performing swinging bebop/post-bop, contemporary jazz, Afro Cuban salsa, Mexican boleros, Balkan/Middle Eastern, and more
Venue: www.thetridentsausalito.com
558 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA
Admission: No cover – Cocktails, dinner and appetizers are available.
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Information: (415) 331–3232
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / John Wiitala, bass / Jimmy Gallagher, drums
January 20th, Sunday
Larry Vuckovich Beyond Category Jazz/Latin Quartet featuring Jackie Ryan – Jazz at the Chimes
Larry Vuckovich brings his Beyond Category diverse jazz repertoire to Jazz at the Chimes, plus vocalist Jackie Ryan, performing swinging bebop/post-bop, contemporary jazz, Afro Cuban salsa, Mexican boleros, Balkan/Middle Eastern, and more
Venue: Jazz at the Chimes
4499 Piedmont Ave., Oakland, CA
Admission: $15 general, $10 seniors & student (purchase tickets at the door – cash only)
Time: 2:00 PM
Information: (510) 654-0123 or chimesjazz@gmail.com
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / John Santos, Latin percussion /Jackie Ryan, vocals / Perry Thoorsell, bass / Leon Joyce, drums
January 13th, Sunday
Bay Area All Star Benefit for Pete Douglas featuring:
Larry Vuckovich Ensemble with Noel Jewkes, Rob Roth, Andrew Speight, Roger Glenn; vocalists Clairdee & Jeff Oster; pianist Dave Mathews; bassists Mike Zisman & Rob Fisher; Latin percussionist Hector Lugo; and drummers Leon Joyce & Jimmy Gallagher.
Pete Douglas, one of America's finest and true jazz impresarios will be honored today. Pete, over a 40 year period, has presented "Who's Who in Jazz." The program features an exciting day of varied Jazz styles presenting the music of Dexter Gordon, Sonny Clark, Horace Silver, Cal Tjader, John Coltrane, and a lot more.
Venue: Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society
311 Mirada Road Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Admission: $50
Time: 4:30-8:00 PM
Information: (650) 726-4143
Featuring: Clairdee, vocals / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Oster, vocals / Mike Zisman / Rob Fisher, basses, / Hector Lugo, Latin percussion / Noel Jewkes / Rob Roth, tenors / Andrew Speight, alto / Roger Glenn, flute / Dave Mathews, piano / Leon Joyce / Jimmy Gallagher, drums
Past Concerts/Events of 2012
December 27th, Thursday
Larry Vuckovich Beyond Category Trio @ The Trident in Sausalito
Larry Vuckovich brings his Beyond Category diverse jazz repertoire to the Trident, performing swinging bebop/post-bop, contemporary jazz, Afro Cuban salsa, Mexican boleros, Balkan/Middle Eastern, and more
Venue: www.thetridentsausalito.com
558 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA
Admission: No cover – Cocktails, dinner and appetizers are available.
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Information: (415) 331–3232
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Doug Miller, bass / Bryan Bowman, drums
December 16th, Sunday
Master vocalist, Jackie Ryan with Larry Vuckovich – Rare San Francisco club appearance
Superb master vocal stylist, Jackie Ryan presents a most creative/diverse jazz vocal program including special standards, contemporary vocals including jazz vocalise, Brazilian/Latin, blues, and more . Jackie Ryan is making a special appearance at the Bliss, taking time off from her touring schedule. Her CD's have always topped the charts, reaching the # 1 spot. The Art of the Duo and Trio Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series
Venue: The Bliss Bar
4026- 24th Street (between Castro and Noe), San Francisco, CA
Admission: $10
Time: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Information: (415) 826-6200
Featuring: Featuring: Jackie Ryan, vocals / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Nat Johnson, bass
December 8th, Saturday
Larry Vuckovich's 76th Landmark Birthday: Solo Piano Plus Duet Intimacy/Improvisational Dialogue – featuring Noel Jewkes on multi-reeds.
Presenting classic rare standards, contemporary jazz, Latin – Brazilian, Middle-Eastern l Gypsy – Roma / Flamenco, originals, plus bebop masters' compositions, Ellington / Strayhorn, blues and free improvisation. Featuring Larry Vuckovich in both solo piano and in duets with the the multi-reed master, Noel Jewkes performing on soprano,clarinet & flute. They will recreate an intimate musical dialogue with creative improvisational communications presenting originals, jazz classics and rare standards.
Venue: Piedmont Piano - New Oakland store
18th and San Pablo, Oakland, CA
Admission: $20 Donation
Time: 8:00 PM
Information: (510)-547-8188
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Noel Jewkes, multi-reeds.
December 1st, Saturday
Sonoma Jazz Society – Janice King Presents: Jazzalicious Calendar Concert
A program including two sets of music featuring instrumentalist such as Noel Jewkes, Eddie & Madaline Duran, Larry Vuckovich, Akira Tana, Mike Greensill plus vocalists Dana Land & Mary Jenson. The event will feature swinging jazz as well as contemporary jazz, Latin/Brazilian, bebop/swing classics and vocal specialties. Larry Vuckovich's second set includes the two tenor combination of Noel Jewkes/Madaline Duran, his "Beyond Category Trio," of Ruth Davies and Akira Tana, plus Eddie & Madaline Duran Quartet and Mary Jenson vocal presentation.
Venue: Vintage House
264 First St. East, Sonoma, CA
Admission: $25.00
Time: 7:00 PM
Information: (707) 373-0700 (call or buy online) http://sonomavalleyjazzsociety.com/jazzalicious_calendar_concert
Featuring: Noel Jewkes / Madaline Duran, tenors; Eddie Duran, guitar; Larry Vuckovich, piano; Mike Greensill, piano; Ruth Davies / Chris Amberger, basses; Akira Tana, drums; Dana Land / Mary Jenson, vocalists.
November 17th, Saturday
Larry Vuckovich Beyond Category Trio – Continuing the 75th Birthday Celebration @ Red Poppy Art House in San Francisco
Larry Vuckovich brings his Beyond Category diverse jazz repertoire to Red Poppy Art House, performing swinging bebop/post-bop, contemporary jazz, Afro Cuban salsa, Mexican boleros, Balkan/Middle Eastern, and more
Venue: http://redpoppyarthouse.org/events/
2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA
Admission: $15 - $20
Time: 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Information: (510)-547-8188
Featuring: Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Mike Zisman, bass / Austin Harris, drums
Late September Tour: The Legends of Jazz
tour in Montana and Wyoming, including Whitefish, Helena, Bozeman, and Sheridan, late September, presented by Singer and Simpson Productions, including pianist Larry Vuckovich, and four other jazz masters: saxophonist Noel Jewkes; bassist Jeff Chambers (New York-San Francisco); drummer Clarence Becton (Amsterdam); vocalist Valeriana Quevedo (San Francisco). Classic American Jazz doesn't get any better than this! Five 50-year veteran performers reunite for an experience of the jazz art at its highest level.
October 14th, Sunday
Larry Vuckovich Beyond Category Jazz/Latin Quartet – Featuring John Santos, Leon Joyce, Buca Necak @ JB's Lounge/Clarion Inn -Sacramento
Larry Vuckovich brings his Beyond Category diverse jazz repertoire to JB's Lounge, performing swinging bebop/post-bop, contemporary jazz, Afro Cuban salsa, Mexican boleros, Balkan/Middle Eastern, and more
Venue: JB's Lounge
1401 Arden Way, Sacramento, CA; phone: (916) 922-8041
Admission: $13 Adults/$5 children under 10
Time: Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Call for reservations: (916) 723-5517 or email at vtlee54@gmail.com
Tickets: (510) 238-9200
Featuring: Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / John Santos, Latin percussion / Buca Necak, Bass / Leon Joyce, Drums
October 8th, Monday
Larry Vuckovich East European Hard Bop/Post Bop Quintet featuring the front line of Russian/American New York bebop guitarist Ilya Lushtak and Rob Roth, Philadelphia born/ Russian descent tenor sax performing the music of the hard bop/post bop giants: John Coltrane, Dexter Gordon, Joe Henderson, Wes Montgomery, Horace Silver, Sonny Clark, and Grant Green plus Eastern European originals – continuing the 75th Birthday Celebration Concerts of Larry Vuckovich. Please note: Appearing Special guest Eric Golub/original violinist on Blue Balkan album
This program features the hard swinging jazz from the hard bop/post bop era including the compositions of John Coltrane, Dexter Gordon, Joe Henderson, Sonny Clark, Wes Montgomery, Grant Green, Horace Silver, plus Larry Vuckovich East European originals.
Venue: Yoshi's
510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607
Admission: $16 ( one 90 minute set)
Time: 8:00 PM
Tickets: (510) 238-9200
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Ilya Lushtak, guitar/ Rob Roth, tenor / Jeff Chambers, bass, / Clarence Becton, drums – Special Guest: violinist Eric Golub (original member of Blue Balkan recording)
October 8th , Monday
Interview with Alisa Clancy: On KCSM 91.1 FM 9:00 a.m.
Larry will be recalling his jazz experiences reflecting on his 75th Birthday celebration year. Also, he will talk about current projects, concerts and tours.
http://www.kcsm.org
September 30th, Sunday
Larry Vuckovich East European Hard Bop/Post Bop Quintet featuring the front line of Russian/American New York bebop guitarist Ilya Lushtak and Rob Roth, Philadelphia born/ Russian descent tenor sax performing the music of the hard bop/post bop giants: John Coltrane, Dexter Gordon, Joe Henderson, Wes Montgomery, Horace Silver, Sonny Clark, and Grant Green plus Eastern European originals – continuing the 75th Birthday Celebration Concerts of Larry Vuckovich. Please note: Appearing Special guest Eric Golub/original violinist on Blue Balkan album
This program features the hard swinging jazz from the hard bop/post bop era including the compositions of John Coltrane, Dexter Gordon, Joe Henderson, Sonny Clark, Wes Montgomery, Grant Green, Horace Silver, plus Larry Vuckovich East European originals.
Venue: Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society
311 Mirada Road Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Admission: $35
Time: 4:30-7:30 PM
Tickets: (650) 726-4143
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Ilya Lushtak, guitar/ Rob Roth, tenor / Jeff Chambers, bass, / Clarence Becton, drums - Special Guest: violinist Eric Golub (original member of Blue Balkan recording)
September 29th, Saturday
The Gualala Arts Series proudly presents El Vucko's 75th Balkan Birthday Bash in association with Fred Adler, KTDE 100.5 FM : An Evening of Russian, Gypsy/Roma, Slavic music combined with American Jazz featuring St. Petersburg-born bebop master guitarist Ilya Lushtak, plus Francis Vanek, creative – swinging saxophonist along with the soulful, swinging bassist/vocalist Nat Johnson. Special guest: vocalist Jeff Oster – the newest, creative addition to the jazz vocal genre.
Gualala Arts Presents: A combination of the old world ethnic classics/originals fusing with swinging American Jazz. This is World Music at its best. Please note: Delicious Eastern-European pierogi, borscht and other traditional delicacies will be served in addition to the famous drink, Moscow Mule.
Venue: www.gualalaarts.org
46501 Gualala Road, Gualala, CA
Admission: $28 adults, $14 for youth (7-17) in advance. $5 more, day of concert, if available.
Time: 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Tickets: Purchase tickets online or at 800-838-3006
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano/leader; Ilya Lushtak, guitar; Francis Vanek, sax; Nat Johnson, bass/vocals; Jeff Oster – guest vocalist
September 9th, Sunday
Master Latin percussionist John Santos with Larry Vuckovich
Five time Grammy nominee John Santos appears returns to the intimate Bliss Bar setting. A most versatile percussionist, John Santos will perform jazz salsa, boleros, jazz/Latin bebop, and world music. The art of the Duo and Trio Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series.
Venue: Bliss Bar
4026 24th St. (between Castro and Noe), San Francisco, CA
Admission: $10.00
Time: 4:30-7:30 PM
Information: (415) 826-6200
Featuring: John Santos, percussion / Larry Vuckovich, piano Jeff Chambers, bass
July 15th, Sunday
75th Birthday Bash Presented by NVJS at Silo's: Larry Vuckovich Jazz/Latin/World Music Quintet featuring John Santos on Latin Percussion. This concert repertoire highlights Larry's most diverse jazz program, covering his wide-ranging experience in jazz: swinging be-bop/hard bop/contemporary jazz/Latin-Afro-Cuban/Brazilian/blues-funk/World Music: Balkan-gypsy-Roma/Flamenco
Today's concert features outstanding national/internationally acclaimed musicians as the five-time Grammy nominee John Santos; Philly born tenor saxophonist, Rob Roth; New York drummer, Chuck McPherson and Bay Area's outstanding bassist, Perry Thoorsell.
Venue: Silos Jazz Club
530 Main Street, Napa, CA
Admission: $20 for members of Napa Valley Jazz Society; $40 for non-members
Standing Room: $10 per show
Time: 4 - 6:30 PM
Tickets: 707-224-JAZZ (707-224-5299)
John Santos, Latin percussion / Rob Roth, tenor / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Perry Thoorsell, bass / Chuck McPherson, drums
June 3rd, Sunday
Best of Bop City: Miles Davis-Live at the Black Hawk Tribute-Performing the music of the legendary 1961 Black Hawk recordings which featured Hank Mobley, Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers and Jimmy Cobb. The Larry Vuckovich hard-bop quintet features Erik Jekabson, Rob Roth, Jeff Chambers, Jimmy Gallagher and Larry Vuckovich.
The exciting Miles' Black Hawk LP's included selections: Walkin', Bye Bye Blackbird, Well You Needn't, If I Were A Bell, Neo, Oleo, I Thought About You, All Of You, On Green Dolphin Street.
Venue: Jazz Heritage Center
1330 Fillmore St., San Francisco, CA
Admission: $20 (advance) / $25 (door)
Standing Room: $10 per show
Time: 3:00p.m. (One Show)
Tickets: 415-255-7745 order tickets HERE
Featuring: Erik Jekabson, trumpet / Rob Roth, tenor, / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass / Jimmy Gallagher, drums
June 2nd, Saturday
Larry Vuckovich jazz/Latin sextet – back to the days of jazz dances – a touch of Savoy and Copacabana ballrooms
An evening of Latin-Jazz dancing-listening with the Larry Vuckovich sextet featuring vocalist-dancer Valeriana Quevedo. Serbian-Balkan ethnic foods will be served, including kebob (cavapcici), dolmas, spanikopita, and slivovitz.
Venue: St. John the Baptist Serbian Orthodox Church
900 Baker St. at Turk St., San Francisco, CA 94115
Admission: $20 admission plus optional $10 dinner ticket
Time: 8pm to Midnight (doors open at 7:00p.m.)
Tickets: (415) 595-6559
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Valeriana Quevedo, vocals-dance / Charlie McCarthy, reeds / Josh workman, guitar/Nat Johnson, bass / Hector Lugo, Latin percussion /Bryan Bowman, drums
May 25th-28th, Friday - Monday
Larry Vuckovich Performs at the Sacramento Jazz Festival with Vince Bartels' "Best of Swing Quartet" plus with other guest artists
Vince Bartels swinging quartet performs classic jazz including great standards, the music of Lester Young, Duke Ellington, Count Basie & more
Venue: www.sacjazz.com
Admission: Check the website for price details: www.sacjazz.com
Time: Performance times/schedule will be posted on the website
Featuring: Vince Bartels, drums / Nicolas Montier, sax/France/ Larry Vuckovich, piano Jennifer Leitham, bass
May 18th, Friday
Alto Madness Summit plus Carl Saunders, trumpet, featuring Richie Cole, Andrew Speight and Noel Jewkes on altos with Larry Vuckovich, Jeff Chambers and Akira Tana – A Dr. Herb Wong Presentation & PAJA Concert Event
Swinging alto saxophonists performing hard bop, great standards plus the music of Lester Young, Count Basie and Duke Ellington
Venue: http://www.pajazzalliance.org/
Oshman Jewish Community Theater; at the corner of San Antonio Rd. and Charleston, Palo Alto
Admission: $35.00 General, $30 PAJA Members, $15 Students
Time: 7:30 PM (two sets)
Featuring: Richie Cole, Andrew Speight, Noel Jewkes- altos/ Carl Saunders, trumpet/ Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass / Akira Tana, drums
April 1st, Sunday
Swinging/versatile guitarist, Josh Workman with Larry Vuckovich & Jeff Chambers
Soulful, swinging, versatile guitarist Josh Workman presents a wide-ranging creative program including swinging jazz, hard bop, blues, Django tunes and Latin/Brazilian. The Art of the Duo and Trio Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series The Art of the Duo and Trio
Venue: The Bliss Bar
4026- 24th Street (between Castro and Noe), San Francisco, CA
Admission: $10
Time: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Tickets: (415) 826-6200
Featuring: Josh Workman, guitar / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass
March 10th, Saturday
Private Event For The Marin Symphony association featuring Larry Vuckovich Trio & Valeriana Quevedo, vocals.
February 25, Saturday
Scott Hamilton Quartet/Sextet with the Larry Vuckovich Trio, Featuring Kenny Washington, Erik Jekabson, John Santos
Master tenor saxophonist Scott Hamilton is one of the few remaining classic tenor giants on the scene today. With credits of over 40 albums, Scott has also recorded with Tony Bennett, Woody Herman, and Rosemary Clooney. Scott will perform great standards and jazz classics. Scott will also perform duets with Erik Jekabson, including bebop classics, swinging standards, and selections from the new Larry Vuckovich CD, Somethin' Special.
Venue: Ondines (atop the Horizons, the old Trident)
558 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA
Admission: $50 VIP seating / $25 general admission
Time: 8:00 PM (2 sets of music)
Tickets: murphyproductions.inticketing.com
Featuring: Scott Hamilton, tenor / Kenny Washington, vocals/ Erik Jekabson, trumpet / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass / Chuck McPherson, drums/ John Santos, Latin percussion
February 24, Friday
Scott Hamilton Quartet/Sextet with the Larry Vuckovich Trio, Featuring Kenny Washington, Erik Jekabson, John Santos
Master tenor saxophonist Scott Hamilton is one of the few remaining classic tenor giants on the scene today. With credits of over 40 albums, Scott has also recorded with Tony Bennett, Woody Herman, and Rosemary Clooney. Scott will perform great standards and jazz classics. Scott will also perform duets with Erik Jekabson, including bebop classics, swinging standards, and selections from the new Larry Vuckovich CD, Somethin' Special.
Venue: Dinkelspiel Auditorium – Stanford Jazz
Stanford University Campus, Palo Alto, CA
Admission: $32 general admission/students $10
Time: 8:00 PM (2 sets of music)
Tickets: stanfordjazz.org/jazz-festival/events/scott-hamilton-and-friends/
Featuring: Scott Hamilton, tenor / Kenny Washington, vocals/ Erik Jekabson, trumpet / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass / Chuck McPherson, drums/ John Santos, Latin percussion
February 23, Thursday
Scott Hamilton Quartet/Quintet with the Larry Vuckovich Trio, Featuring Erik Jekabson
Master tenor saxophonist Scott Hamilton is one of the few remaining classic tenor giants on the scene today. With credits of over 40 albums, Scott has also recorded with Tony Bennett, Woody Herman, and Rosemary Clooney. Scott will perform great standards and jazz classics. Scott will also perform duets with Erik Jekabson, including bebop classics, swinging standards, and selections from the new Larry Vuckovich CD, Somethin' Special.
Venue: Kuumbwa Jazz
320-2 Cedar St., Santa Cruz, CA
Admission: $20 advance/$23 at the door
Time: 7:00 PM (2 sets of music)
Tickets: (831)-427-2227
Featuring: Scott Hamilton, tenor / Erik Jekabson, trumpet / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass, / Vince Lateano, drums
February 22, Wednesday
Scott Hamilton Quartet/Quintet with the Larry Vuckovich Trio, Featuring Jamie Davis, John Santos, Erik Jekabson
Master tenor saxophonist Scott Hamilton is one of the few remaining classic tenor giants on the scene today. With credits of over 40 albums, Scott has also recorded with Tony Bennett, Woody Herman, and Rosemary Clooney. Scott will perform great standards and jazz classics. Scott will also perform duets with Erik Jekabson in a trumpet--tenor frontline combination, including bebop classics, swinging standards, and selections from the new Larry Vuckovich CD, Somethin' Special. Master percussionist John Santos will perform on some selections adding the right spice for Latin and funky selections.
Venue: 57th Street Gallery
(57th Street & Telegraph) Oakland, CA
Admission: $20
Time: 8:00 and 9:30 p.m. (two shows)
Tickets: www.57thstreetgallery.com/tickets.html
Featuring: Scott Hamilton, tenor / Erik Jekabson, trumpet / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass, / Leon Joyce, drums/ John Santos, Latin percussion
February 12, Sunday
Larry Vuckovich Beyond Category Trio/Quartet – Continuing the 75th Birthday Celebration @ Bay Terrace Theater (Mira)
Larry Vuckovich brings his Beyond Category diverse jazz repertoire to the Vallejo Jazz Society, performing swinging bebop/post-bop, contemporary jazz, Latin / Brazilian, Mexican boleros, Balkan/Middle Eastern, and more
Venue: Bay Terrace Theater (Mira)
51 Daniels Ave., Vallejo, CA
Admission: $10 ($5 for VJS members) Tickets online or at the door
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Tickets: vallejojazzsociety.com or at the door
For more info call: 707-533-4593
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Rob Roth, tenor / Jeff Chambers, bass / Chuck McPherson, drums
February 8th, Wednesday
Larry Vuckovich Beyond Category Trio – Continuing the 75th Birthday Celebration @ Horizons in Sausalito
Larry Vuckovich brings his Beyond Category diverse jazz repertoire to Horizons, performing swinging bebop/post-bop, contemporary jazz, Afro Cuban salsa, Mexican boleros, Balkan/Middle Eastern, and more
Venue: Horizons Restaurant
558 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA
Admission: No cover – Cocktails, dinner and appetizers are available.
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass / Chuck McPherson, drums
February 5th, Sunday
Master vocalist, Kenny Washington with Larry Vuckovich
Superb master vocal stylist, Kenny Washington presents a most creative jazz vocal program including special standards and scat artistry. The Art of the Duo and Trio Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series The Art of the Duo and Trio
Venue: The Bliss Bar
4026- 24th Street (between Castro and Noe), San Francisco, CA
Admission: $10
Time: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Tickets: (415) 826-6200
Featuring: Kenny Washington, vocals / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Nat Johnson, bass
January 18th, Wednesday
Larry Vuckovich Beyond Category Jazz/Latin Quartet – Continuing the 75th Birthday Celebration @ Horizons in Sausalito
Larry Vuckovich brings his Beyond Category diverse jazz repertoire to Horizons, performing swinging bebop/post-bop, contemporary jazz, Afro Cuban salsa, Mexican boleros, Balkan/Middle Eastern, and more
Venue: Horizons Restaurant
558 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA
Admission: No cover – Cocktails, dinner and appetizers are available.
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM (two sets)
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass / Bryan Bowman, drums / Hector Lugo, Latin percussion
January 8th, Sunday
Bay Area All Star Benefit for Pete Douglas featuring Jackie Ryan, Larry Vuckovich Ensemble, John Santos, Al Molina Horace Silver Project, Russian/American New York bebop guitarist Ilya Lushtak, vocalist Jeff Oster, Rob Roth and more.
Pete Douglas, one of America's finest and true jazz impresarios will be honored today. Pete, over a 40 year period, has presented "Who's Who in Jazz." The program features an exciting day of varied Jazz styles presenting the music of Dexter Gordon, Sonny Clark, Horace Silver, Cal Tjader, John Coltrane, and a lot more.
Venue: Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society
311 Mirada Road Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Admission: $40
Time: 4:30-8:00 PM
Tickets: 650) 726-4143
Featuring: Jackie Ryan, vocals / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Oster, vocals / Jeff Chambers, bass, / John Santos, Latin percussion / Ilya Lushtak, guitar / Al Molina, trumpet / Rob Roth, tenor / Al Bent, trombone / Larry Chinn, piano / Lorca Hart, drums