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March 27, 2015 — Volume 102

Greetings! Spring is here, and we're having fun traveling, meeting people and sharing our music. If you're a new flugelfan, welcome! If you're one of our longtime friends, thanks for your ongoing support, which makes it all possible. Just ahead:
DIZZY'S | San Diego CA
Friday, March 27, 2015 at 8:00 pm “Ample talent, beautiful lines, and a flawless warm tone. Matheny is an excellent performer on gentle ballads and bop scorchers alike.”—Rolling Stone Dizzy's jazz club is located at the showroom of San Diego Jet Ski Rentals, 4275 Mission Bay Drive, San Diego CA 92109, on the southern edge of Pacific Beach. Easy access from I-5, plenty of free parking for everyone right in front, coffee, cookies, and soft drinks available. All ages welcome! With Jason Shattil (photo) piano, Justin Grinnell bass, Duncan Moore drums.
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NORTHERN SPIRITS | San Marcos CA
Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 7:30 pm “Dmitri Matheny is a jazz treasure. The lyrical Matheny has impressive chops, but it's his warmth and soulfulness that win you over.”—All Music Guide Northern Spirits, a beautiful cocktail lounge and live music venue, is directly adjacent to and operated by Nattiya's Thai restaurant, a gourmet delight for those who know and love authentic Thai cuisine. With Jason Shattil piano, Justin Grinnell bass, Duncan Moore (photo) drums.
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THE LIGHTHOUSE CAFE | Hermosa Beach CA
Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 11:00 am An auspicious collaboration at a historic venue! Dmitri joins with the CJS Quintet to celebrate the Los Angeles band's 15th Anniversary. A favorite jazz showcase since 1949, The Lighthouse Café of Hermosa Beach is where Chet Baker, Gerry Mulligan, Miles Davis and other giants recorded some of their most important albums. Known for “hard driving bebop leavened with soulful blues” (Los Angeles Times), the CJS Quintet features Chuck Johnson tenor saxophone, James Smith trumpet, Koji Ono piano, Sherry Luchette bass and Roy McCurdy (photo) drums.
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SACRED GROUNDS JAZZ COFFEEHOUSE | Scottsdale AZ

Thursday, April 2, 2015 at 7:30 pm “A visionary. Matheny's flugelhorn is both hot and cool, wide of range and brilliantly imaginative.”—San Francisco Examiner Sacred Grounds Jazz Coffeehouse at Scottsdale Congregational United Church of Christ is a casual neighborhood venue which presents new concerts every Thursday evening. With Lamar Gaines (photo) piano, T-Bone Sistrunk bass, John Lewis drums.
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GOODYEAR LAKESIDE MUSIC FEST | Goodyear AZ
Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 3:00 pm “The first breakthrough flugelhornist since Chuck Mangione.”—San Jose Mercury News
A celebration of arts and culture, the Goodyear Lakeside Music Fest presented by the West Valley Arts Council features bands in a wide range of genres, from country to rock to reggae, jazz and beyond. With Nick Manson piano, T-Bone Sistrunk bass, John Lewis (photo) drums.
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CIVIC SPACE PARK | Phoenix AZ

Sunday, April 12, 2015 at 11:00 am “Flugelhornist Dmitri Matheny's gorgeous sound—both as a songwriter and musician—has earned him comparisons to his onetime mentor Art Farmer. High praise, indeed.”—San Jose Mercury News Civic Space Park offers residents, workers, ASU students and downtown visitors a setting with unique urban design, sustainable construction and operational features, and a landmark public sculpture by artist Janet Echelman. With Mary Petrich saxophones, Stan Sorenson (photo) guitar, T-Bone Sistrunk bass, John Lewis drums.
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BOXLEY'S | North Bend WA
Friday, April 17, 2015 at 7:00 pm “Matheny’s warm, engaging flugelhorn playing has thoroughly established him as one of the most emotionally expressive improvisers of his generation.”—International Review of Music Voted one of the 150 Best Jazz Clubs in the World by Downbeat Magazine, Boxley's is an all ages restaurant, bar and nightclub in the heart of downtown North Bend. With Bill Anschell (photo) piano, Jeff Johnson bass, Greg Williamson drums.
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EGAN'S BALLARD JAM HOUSE | Seattle WA
Friday, April 24, 2015 at 7:00 pm “One of the world's foremost flugelhorn players and a respected, dedicated jazz educator.”—Sacramento Bee Egan's Ballard Jam House is dedicated to the cultivation of small venue performance and innovation in the jazz club tradition. All ages are welcome. With Bill Anschell piano, Jeff Johnson (photo) bass, Mark Ivester drums.
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THE JAZZ STATION | Eugene OR
Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 8:00 pm “One of the jazz world's most talented horn players.”—San Francisco Chronicle Operated by the Willamette Jazz Society, The Jazz Station is an all ages, family friendly music and art gallery in the heart of Eugene. With David Goldblatt (photo) piano, Chris Higgins bass, Greg Williamson drums.
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WORKSHOPS
While on tour, Dmitri Matheny (photo) offers educational workshops for aspiring musicians, including Melodic Mastery, Art Farmer's approach to jazz improvisation, and Music In The Digital Age, proven career advancement strategies for today's professional musician. Just ahead: sessions at South Mountain Community College Phoenix AZ (4/7), Seattle Christian Schools SeaTac WA (4/20), Battle Ground High School Battle Ground WA (4/21) Ilwaco High School Ilwaco WA (4/22) and Eastern Oregon University La Grande OR (4/29). More Info
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