Double M Jazz Salon - Darynn Dean and the Jazz Collective
Sunday, March 25, 2018 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Darynn Dean and the Jazz Collective is Darynn Dean, vocalist and leader; Christopher Astoquillca, alto sax; Aaron Shaw, tenor sax; Brian Schwartz, trumpet; Paul Cornish, piano Michael Alvidrez, bass; and Clayton Cameron, drums.
Double M Jazz Salon continues its legacy at the Mayme A. Clayton Library & Museum in Culver City. Jazz Baroness Mimi Melnick first began Double M Jazz Salon in 1996 in her Encino home on Strawberry Drive. Mimi loved jazz, she organized and hosted the Jazz Salons to support the jazz community in Los Angeles. Mayme A. Clayton Library & Museum is proud and honored to carry the torch.
John Clayton's Baaad Bass Monsters! Directed by John Clayton, the bass ensemble is (in alphabetical order): Mike Gurrola, Edwin Livingston, Lyman Medeiros, Gabe Noel, Johnathan Richards, Katie Thiroux, students of David Young, and special guest, Nashir Janmohamed.
12:30PM DOORS OPEN
1-1:30PM JOHN CLAYTON IN CONVERSATION WITH JEFFREY WINSTON
2-4PM JOHN CLAYTON'S BAAAD BASS MONTSTERS!
3-3:15PM PRESENTATION OF THE 3RD MIMI MELNICK DOUBLE M AWARD
FOR YOUNG JAZZ TALENT
Kamau Daaood and a Band of Griots are Kamau Daaood, poet; Kamau Kenyatta, piano
and saxophone; Teodross Avery, saxophone; Trevor Ware, bass; Dexter Story, drums.
The Azar Lawrence Quartet is Azar Lawrence, saxophones; Theo Saunders, piano; Henry "The Skipper" Franklin, bass; and Tony Austin, drums.
WITH A SPECIAL PRESENTATION OF THE SECOND MIMI MELNICK DOUBLE M AWARD FOR YOUNG JAZZ TALENT
Jassemblage is Theo Saunders, piano & leader; Louis Van Taylor, alto sax; Chuck Manning, tenor sax; George Bohanon, trombone; Henry Franklin, bass; and Kendall Kay, drums.
Jamael Dean is the first winner of the Mimi Melnick Double M Award for Young Jazz Talent
Jamael Dean and the Afronauts are Jamael Dean, piano; Devin Daniels, alto sax; Nashir Janmohamed, bass; Chris Palmer, bass; Mekala Session, drums
Sunday, April 3, 2016 1-5pm | Jazz at the Clayton
The Phil Ranelin Jazz Ensemble is Phil Ranelin, trombone; Pablo Calogero, reeds; Keith Fiddmont, reeds; Curtis Taylor, trumpet; Aaron Provisor, piano; Ian Martin, bass; Don Littleton, drums
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.WITH A SPECIAL PRESENTATION OF THE FIRST MIMI MELNICK DOUBLE M AWARD FOR YOUNG JAZZ TALENT
The Gathering is: Jesse Sharps, leader, bass clarinet; Maia, flute; Mercedes LaRay, alto sax; Amos Delone, tenor sax; Danny Cortez, trumpet; Phil Ranelin, trombone; Greg Ramsey, tuba; Fundi Legohn, french horn; Theo Saunders, piano; Roberto Miranda & Nick Rosen, bass; Fritz Wise, drums; Derf Reklaw, percussion; Dwight Trible, vocals; Kamau Daáood, poet
Don't miss this electrifying performance by MICHAEL SESSION'S high voltage sextet in the welcoming setting of the Mayme A. Clayton Library & Museum.
Double M Jazz Salon continues its legacy at the Mayme A. Clayton Library & Museum in Culver City. Jazz Baroness Mimi Melnick first began Double M Jazz Salon in 1996 in her Encino home on Strawberry Drive. Mimi loved jazz, she organized and hosted the Jazz Salons to support the jazz community in Los Angeles. Mayme A. Clayton Library & Museum is proud and honored to carry the torch.
12:30PM DOORS OPEN — 1-1:30PM INTERVIEW WITH NEDRA WHEELER — 2-5PM CONCERT
Double M Jazz Salon continues its legacy at the Mayme A. Clayton Library & Museum in Culver City. Jazz Baroness Mimi Melnick first began Double M Jazz Salon in 1996 in her Encino home on Strawberry Drive. Mimi loved jazz, she organized and hosted the Jazz Salons to support the jazz community in Los Angeles.
Mayme A. Clayton Library & Museum is proud and honored to carry the torch.
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Presents
Mimi Melnick’s
Double M Jazz Salon
BOBBY BRADFORD, cornet VINNY GOLIA and CHUCK MANNING, reeds MICHAEL VLATKOVICH, trombone |
DON PRESTON, piano |
Sunday, November 2, 2014, 2-5pm
Photo: Bobby Bradford by Michael Hoefner
You are invited to join the dynamic BOBBY BRADFORD MO'TET for a rare afternoon of jazz at the Mayme Clayton Library and Museum.
Double M Jazz Salon continues its legacy at the Mayme A. Clayton Library & Museum in Culver City. Jazz Baroness Mimi Melnick first began Double M Jazz Salon in 1996 in her Encino home on Strawberry Drive. Mimi loved jazz, she organized and hosted the Jazz Salons to support the jazz community in Los Angeles.
Mayme A. Clayton Library & Museum is proud and honored to carry the torch.
SEATING IS LIMITED
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Presents
Mimi Melnick’s
Double M Jazz Salon
Featuring KENNY BURRELL
with ROBERTO MIRANDA and DON LITTLETON
Sunday, July 13, 2014, 2-5pm
Double M Jazz Salon continues its legacy at the Mayme A. Clayton Library & Museum in Culver City. Jazz Baroness Mimi Melnick first began Double M Jazz Salon in 1996 in her Encino home on Strawberry Drive. Mimi loved jazz, she organized and hosted the Jazz Salons to support the jazz community in Los Angeles.
Mayme A. Clayton Library & Museum is proud and honored to carry the torch.
MEDIA SPONSOR: