LB Entertainment –
January Entertainment and Upcoming Events
Welcome to our latest entertainment highlights and to a new season!
2019 ended on a high note and we are equally excited about the new year. As we begin 2020, we’re embarking on a new journey filled with artistic projects, new musical collaborations and exciting new performances with great musicians and friends.
Here are some of Laurent’s performances at the start of the year. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming musical engagements and performing at special events.
UPCOMING EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Saturday, February 1 – The Art of Wood Fired Ceramics, Community Arts Center in Wallingford
Artist Reception featuring Peter Callas– Performance by Mélange Jazz Collective Quartet: featuring bassist Bert Harris, saxophonist Laurent Bass, pianist David Dzubinski, percussionist Karen Smith.
The Art of Woodfired Ceramics featuring Peter Callas
This invitational international exhibition, curated by Brett Thomas and Mark Tyson, features work by 40 artists from Japan, France, New Zealand, Indonesia, Denmark and the United States. The work showcases the uniqueness, power and breadth of the wood-firing technique with styles ranging from wabi-sabi to expressionism.
The show is anchored by a collection of large expressionist ceramic sculptures by Peter Callas who is celebrating his 50th year as a ceramic artist.
Friday, February 14 – Mélange Jazz Collective with V. Shayne Frederick. Jazz series in celebration of Black History Month at Philadelphia Marketplace, PHL International Airport. 12:00pm-2:00pm.
Photo courtesy of PHL International Airport
Featuring saxophonist Laurent Bass, pianist David Dzubinski, bassist Bert Harris, vocalist V. Shayne Frederick.
Wednesday, February 19 – Jazz Bridge Neighborhood and Special Concert Series
Jazz Bridge concert at Fellowship Hall, Ridge Avenue United Methodist Church, 7:30pm-9:00pm, Neighborhood and Special Concert Series featuring Mélange Jazz Collective Sextet, curated by Bert Harris.
Mélange will perform original compositions penned by members of the band.
Artists:
Bert Harris – upright bass.
Laurent Bass – tenor saxophone.
David Dzubinski – piano.
Pio Voluntad – drums.
Robert Morales – conga drums.
Leslie D. Hamilton – spoken word poetry.
Jazz Bridge’s Real Philadelphia Book/Neighborhood Concert series showcases a great lineup of local jazz musicians who are invited to perform their original music compositions to audiences who appreciate jazz and blues.
These concerts take place during October through May on first Wednesdays in Cheltenham, PA; on first Thursdays in Collingswood, NJ, and on third Wednesdays in Roxborough (Philadelphia), PA.
UPCOMING EVENTS AND MUSIC PROGRAMMING
Monday, January 6 – Mélange Jazz Duo, saxophonist Laurent Bass and bassist Bert Harris, Sassafras, Old City. Public event, 6:30pm-9:30pm.
Friday, January 10 – Mélange Jazz Duo, saxophonist Laurent Bass and bassist Bert Harris, Whole Foods Market Spring House, 1111 N. Bethlehem Pike, Spring House, PA 19477. Public event, 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
Friday, January 17 – Mélange Jazz Duo, saxophonist Laurent Bass and bassist Bert Harris, Hilton Pennsylvania at Penn’s Landing. Private event.
Sunday, January 19 – Mélange Jazz Collective Quartet, Sunday Jazz Brunch at Manayunk Brewery, 10:30am-2:30pm. Bert Harris, Laurent Bass, pianist David Dzubinski, drummer Pio Voluntad. Public event; reservations recommended.
Monday, January 20 – Mélange Jazz Duo, Laurent Bass and Bert Harris, Sassafras, Old City 6:30pm-9:30pm.
Thursday, January 23 – Mélange Jazz Duo, saxophonist Laurent Bass and bassist Bert Harris, Whole Foods Market Spring House, 1111 N. Bethlehem Pike, Spring House, PA 19477. Public event, 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
Saturday, January 25 – Mélange Jazz Duo, saxophonist Laurent Bass and bassist Bert Harris, Whole Foods Market Center City, 2101 Pennsylvania Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130. Public event, 6:30pm-8:30pm.
Friday, January 31 – Mélange Jazz Duo, saxophonist Laurent Bass and bassist Bert Harris, Whole Foods Market Spring House, 1111 N. Bethlehem Pike, Spring House, PA 19477. Public event, 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
Saturday, February 1 – Mélange Jazz Collective Quartet, Community Arts Center in Wallingford, 414 Plush Mill Road, Wallingford, Artist Reception 5:00pm-8:00pm.
Monday, February 10, Mélange Jazz Duo, Laurent Bass and Bert Harris, Sassafras, Old City 6:30pm-9:30pm.
Wednesday, February 14 – Mélange Jazz Collective Quartet, Philadelphia Marketplace, PHL International Airport, 12:00pm-2:00pm. Laurent Bass, saxophone; Bert Harris, bass; David Dzubinski, keyboard; V. Shayne Frederick, vocals.
Wednesday, February 14 – Mélange Jazz Duo, saxophonist Laurent Bass and bassist Bert Harris, Whole Foods Market Spring House , 1111 N. Bethlehem Pike, Spring House, PA 19477. Public event, 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
Wednesday, February 19 – Mélange Jazz Collective sextet, Jazz Bridge concert at Jazz Bridge Concert at Fellowship Hall, Ridge Avenue United Methodist Church, 7:30pm-9:00pm.
Friday, February 21 – Mélange Jazz Duo, Laurent Bass and Bert Harris. The Thirsty Soul, 1551 W. Passyunk Ave., Philadelphia 19145. Public event, 9pm-11pm.
Sunday, March 1 – – Mélange Jazz Collective, Sunday Jazz Brunch at Manayunk Brewery Restaurant. Public event, 10:30am-2:30pm. Reservations recommended.
Monday, March 9, Mélange Jazz Duo, Laurent Bass and Bert Harris, Sassafras, Old City 6:30pm-9:30pm.
Wednesday, March 11, Mélange Jazz Collective with bassist Bert Harris, saxophonist Laurent Bass, pianist Walter Runge. Pennsylvania Convention Center, private corporate event.
Monday, March 30, Mélange Jazz Duo, Laurent Bass and Bert Harris, Sassafras, Old City, 6:30pm-9:30pm.
Sunday, April 19 – Mélange Jazz Collective, Sunday Jazz Brunch at Manayunk Brewery Restaurant. Public event, 10:30am-2:30pm. Reservations recommended.
Monday, April 20, Mélange Jazz Duo, Laurent Bass and Bert Harris, Sassafras, Old City 6:30pm-9:30pm.
Friday, April 24, Laurent Bass and MïxT BeatZ, The Union League, private corporate event.
Friday, May 15 – Mélange Jazz Collective, The Logan Hotel, private event.
Saturday, May 16 – Classical and Jazz Soloists, private events, The Bellevue Hotel and The Ritz-Carlton.
In the news –
REC PHILLY – A place for creators
Laurent recently joined REC Philly as a new member. Located in the Fashion District Philadelphia, REC Philly is a newly open coworking space designed for creative collaboration and supporting the local creative economy. REC provides resources, strategies and opportunities for growth to its members and local creative entrepreneurs including audio, visual artists, experience creators, and more.
Creative session, REC Philly
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With best wishes,