The Choi Cunliffe Big Band unites Grammy Award-winning pianist, composer, and arranger Bill Cunliffe with internationally acclaimed composer and conductor Mina Choi in a vibrant celebration of the modern jazz orchestra.

Featuring an outstanding ensemble of top Los Angeles musicians, the band performs original compositions and imaginative arrangements that blend the rich tradition of big band jazz with fresh, contemporary influences. From exhilarating swing to cinematic textures, every performance showcases exceptional musicianship, bold creativity, and the excitement of live jazz. New arrangements include music by Nirvana, George Cables, Vince Guaraldi and Herb Alpert.

Campus JAX s: 3950 Campus Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Phone: (949) 261-6270

Menu: campusjax.com

As part of his first time at the Fringe performing his show, "The History of Jazz Piano and Irrelevant Topics," Grammy winning jazz pianist Bill Cunliffe will tap into his vast repertoire, taking audience requests for a pop, a jazz, and a classical song request from the audience, and combines them into a new,  hilarious. improvised composition. Imagine Beethoven's 5th meets Let It Be, meets Take the A Train. Or something completely different. Caution: Rap is off the table.

Next, Bill observes as Bud Powell visits J.S. Bach through Time Tunnel technology, and takes his famous Anna Magdalena Bach minuet through history, from 18th century Europe to 19th century Russia and then to the US in various parts of the 20th century. Hilarity ensues.

Admission free.

Muckenthaler Cultural Center, www.themuck.org

1201 W Malvern Ave, Fullerton, CA 92833

Phone: (714) 738-6595

Guitar/piano/bass music of Nat Cole, Ahmad Jamal, and Oscar Peterson are interspersed with standards and originals by all three of us which vary from swinging to lyrical to meditative. Some of our music is highly arranged, some is very free form. Our repertoire is extensive, and tailored to the audience (Music from the Movies, Music of the Cool Era, etc)

We converse freely with the audience, and the performance is very dynamic and interactive.

Tickets available at www.between-the-notes.org at a discount or at the door

Refreshments include lite appetizers and a champagne toast. Additional available for purchase

Venue: Long Beach Yacht Club, 6201 E. Appian Way, Long Beach, CA 90803

wheelchair accessible entrance and parking.

Bill Cunlifffe, Larry Koonse and Darek Oles present the guitar/piano/bass music of Nat Cole, Ahmad Jamal, and Oscar Peterson, interspersed with standards and originals by all three of us which vary from swinging to lyrical to meditative. Some of our music is highly arranged, some is very free form. Our repertoire is extensive, and tailored to the audience (Music from the Movies, Music of the Cool Era, etc)

We converse freely with the audience, and the performance is very dynamic and interactive.

https://www.123farm.com/jazz

Bill Cunliffe conducts the Fullerton Jazz Orchestra in a performance of big band music by Thad Jones, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, John La Barbera, Benny Carter, and members of the ensemble.

https://www.123farm.com/jazz

Trombonist/bandleader Alan Ferber returns to Sam First to present music from his album "Up High, Down Low" which blends jazz tradition with forward thinking composition with Ferber's unique storytelling. The iteration of his nonet features Daniel Rotem, Anthony Wilson, Bill Cunliffe and Mark Ferber.. Thurs May 7 at 730 and 9 pm

Bill’s Acid Cole Trio with Larry Koonse, guitar and Darek Oles, bass, will appear, along with Bill’s Blues and the Abstract Truth septet, and other bands TBD

Bill at Mezzrow in NYC with bassist Martin Wind and drummer Tim Horner.

Martin Wind has recorded and/or performed with a wide range of artists, including Gideon Kremer, Christoph Eschenbach, Mstislav Rostropovich, Lalo Schifrin, Monty Alexander, Pat Metheny, Clark Terry, Mark Murphy, Slide Hampton, Toots Thielemans, Buddy DeFranco, the Metropole Orchestra, the Radio Big Bands of Cologne, Hamburg, Frankfurt, and Berlin, Michael and Randy Brecker, Eddie Daniels, Curtis Fuller, Phil Woods, Bud Shank, Johnny Griffin, Bucky Pizzarelli, Mike Stern, Larry Goldings, Johnny Mandel, Frank Wess, James Moody, Hank Jones, John Scofield, Sting, Ann Hampton Callaway, Michel Legrand, Mulgrew Miller, Anat Cohen, Benny Green, and the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, among many others.

NYC drummer Tim Horner has recorded over 250 recordings as a sideman and 3 of his own personal projects of original compositions. Since 2000 he has been a 5 time Jazz Ambassador for the US State Dept. concertizing and teaching in over 20 countries throughout the world.

Music starts at 6.

163 W 10th St, New York, NY 10014

Phone: (986) 273-5256

Reservations: mezzrow.com

Bill at Mezzrow in NYC with bassist Martin Wind and drummer Tim Horner.

Martin Wind has recorded and/or performed with a wide range of artists, including Gideon Kremer, Christoph Eschenbach, Mstislav Rostropovich, Lalo Schifrin, Monty Alexander, Pat Metheny, Clark Terry, Mark Murphy, Slide Hampton, Toots Thielemans, Buddy DeFranco, the Metropole Orchestra, the Radio Big Bands of Cologne, Hamburg, Frankfurt, and Berlin, Michael and Randy Brecker, Eddie Daniels, Curtis Fuller, Phil Woods, Bud Shank, Johnny Griffin, Bucky Pizzarelli, Mike Stern, Larry Goldings, Johnny Mandel, Frank Wess, James Moody, Hank Jones, John Scofield, Sting, Ann Hampton Callaway, Michel Legrand, Mulgrew Miller, Anat Cohen, Benny Green, and the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, among many others.

NYC drummer Tim Horner has recorded over 250 recordings as a sideman and 3 of his own personal projects of original compositions. Since 2000 he has been a 5 time Jazz Ambassador for the US State Dept. concertizing and teaching in over 20 countries throughout the world.

Music starts at 6.

163 W 10th St, New York, NY 10014

Phone: (986) 273-5256

Reservations: mezzrow.com

Bill reunites bassist Darek Oles (Brad Mehldau, Pat Metheny) and drummer Joe La Barbera (Bill Evans, Tony Bennett) for a benefit concert set supporting Between the Note Foundation at the Long Beach Yacht Club. Guest vocalist Sherry Williams adds a dimension of blues and heartfelt storytelling. The wide-ranging program will include swinging interpretations of songs from American Cinema (Days of Wine and Roses, Invitation, Laura, Black Orpheus)

Tickets available at www.between-the-notes.org at a discount or at the door

Refreshments include lite appetizers and a champagne toast. Additional available for purchase

Venue: Long Beach Yacht Club, 6201 E. Appian Way, Long Beach, CA 90803

wheelchair accessible entrance and parking.

Bill conducts the Fullerton Jazz Orchestra with guest drummer Joe La Barbera, formerly with Bill Evans and Tony Bennett. Featured will be charts by his brother John La Barbera, and a brand new videogame-inspired chart by Bill, “Vidiotz.” 8 to 10 PM, Meng Concert Hall, CSUF

https://www.fullerton.edu/arts/programs/index.php

Bill with guitarist Larry Koonse and bassist Darek Oles present guitar/piano/bass music of Nat Cole, Ahmad Jamal, and Oscar Peterson are interspersed with standards and originals by all three of us which vary from swinging to lyrical to meditative. Some of our music is highly arranged, some is very free form. Our repertoire is extensive, and tailored to the audience (Music from the Movies, Music of the Cool Era, etc)

We converse freely with the audience, and the performance is very dynamic and interactive. Percussionist Scott Breadman joins us for this concert.

https://susankrebsmusic.com/salon-on-buffalo

Bill will be joining Temple grad Danny Jonokuchi, a GRAMMY-recognized jazz trumpeter, vocalist, and arranger known for his “world-class arrangements” and high-energy performances. He leads a celebrated big band and has performed on Broadway and at top jazz venues. In 2020, he won the Count Basie Great American Swing Contest.

https://www.fasanorestaurantny.com/

Bill at Sam First with the great drummer Joe La Barbera (Bill Evans, Tony Bennett) and bassist Darek Oles (Pat Metheny and Brad Mehldau). Music from the movies. Shows at 730 and 930.

6171 W Century Blvd #180, Los Angeles, CA 90045

Phone: (424) 800-2006

Menu: samfirstbar.com

Reservations: samfirstbar.com

https://www.samfirstbar.com/

Bill’s reimagining of the classic Oliver Nelson album featuring trumpeter Kye Palmer, saxophonist Glenn Cashman, and others.

“Cunliffe creatively uses his dense arsenal of arranging talents on this project. Oliver Nelson composed with a beautifully organic sophistication, Blues... being his most evolved example. Cunliffe, rather than simply replicating a masterpiece, chooses to to project this musical light through a different prism, one that is equally foward-looking and traditional.” C. Michael Bailey, All About Jazz

https://www.jojoshideawayat17.com/

17320 17th Street
Tustin, CA 92780

(714) 261-9911

East meets West in the Choi Cunliffe Orchestra, co-led by emerging Korean pianist and composer Mina Choi and the Grammy-Award winning pianist and arranger Bill Cunliffe,. It's an 18 piece big band with repertoire ranging from traditional Korean orchestrations to energetic swing, jazz & funk.

 Joining will be Jaime Van Der Sluys, originally from Snellville, Georgia, an accomplished performer, educator, studio singer, arranger, and songwriter who has received numerous accolades, including the outstanding vocalist award at the Next Generation Monterey Jazz Festival, and recipient of the Ella Fitzgerald scholarship.

Campus JAX, Mar 1, 6:30-8 pm.

https://www.campusjax.com/events/

Bill Cunliffe, Darek Oles and Larry Koonse present the guitar/piano/bass music of Nat Cole, Ahmad Jamal, and Oscar Peterson, interspersed with standards and originals by all three of us which vary from swinging to lyrical to meditative. Some of our music is highly arranged, some is very free form. Our repertoire is extensive, and tailored to the audience (Music from the Movies, Music of the Cool Era, etc)

We converse freely with the audience, and the performance is very dynamic and interactive.

Shows at 6:30 and 8:30

https://www.librettopaso.com/product/2-27-26-bill-cunliffe-trio/EKNBTMPBHXAB2EDTB5CGCN2I?cs=true&cst=custom

Bill plays with the Acid Cole Trio, featuring Darek Oles, bass, and Larry Koonse, guitar. They will pay tribute to the great Nat Cole and Ahmad Jamal, who had the first great piano/bass/guitar trios in the 40’s and 50’s. Shows are at 6:30 and 8:30. This is a gourmet restaurant with fantastic Turkish food. 640 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

https://www.meyhousejazz.com/

Bill plays with the Acid Cole Trio, featuring Darek Oles, bass, and Larry Koonse, guitar. They will pay tribute to the great Nat Cole and Ahmad Jamal, who had the first great piano/bass/guitar trios in the 40’s and 50’s. Shows are at 6:30 and 8:30. This is a gourmet restaurant with fantastic Turkish food. 640 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

https://www.meyhousejazz.com/

Bill plays with the Acid Cole Trio, featuring Darek Oles, bass, and Larry Koonse, guitar. They will pay tribute to the great Nat Cole and Ahmad Jamal, who had the first great piano/bass/guitar trios in the 40’s and 50’s. Food and bevs will be provided, BYOB. Tickets are available here. Address will be revealed two days before the event.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/acid-cole-trio-performance-honoring-nat-cole-and-ahmad-jamal-tickets-1980845051873?aff=oddtdtcreator

Bill performs with his trio at Ravenscroft Hall in Scottsdale, one of the finest venues in the country, on the famous 9 foot $300,000 Ravenscroft Grand Piano. Joining will be bassist Corcoran Holt and drummer Joe La Barbera.

https://theravenscroft.com/

Bill plays with the Chuck Israels Octet in an evening of Bill Evans music at Sam First Jazz Club, 6171 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045-5300

Phone

• +1 424 800 2006

https://www.samfirstbar.com/

Bill plays with the former Cannonball Adderley sideman Roy McCurdy, along with bassist Mike Gurrola and saxophonist Rickey Woodard

www.samfirstbar.com

Los Angeles’ leading jazz club for world-class modern, eclectic and straight-ahead jazz in an intimate setting, and all within walking distance of Los Angeles International Airport. Owner Paul Solomon aimed to create a space that was “unexpectedly creative” - something that would excite visitors and match the authentic creativity of the musicians who perform there. There are two sets nightly, Tuesday through Saturday, starting at around 7:30pm and 9:30pm.

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Sam First is a 7-10 minute walk from the terminals at LAX which makes it the perfect stop before or after a flight! We are located on the East side of the building at 6171 W Century Blvd, right in front of the Marriott Courtyard and West of Hilton Homewood Suites.

Bill plays with the former Cannonball Adderley sideman Roy McCurdy, along with bassist Mike Gurrola and saxophonist Rickey Woodard

www.samfirstbar.com

Los Angeles’ leading jazz club for world-class modern, eclectic and straight-ahead jazz in an intimate setting, and all within walking distance of Los Angeles International Airport. Owner Paul Solomon aimed to create a space that was “unexpectedly creative” - something that would excite visitors and match the authentic creativity of the musicians who perform there. There are two sets nightly, Tuesday through Saturday, starting at around 7:30pm and 9:30pm.

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Sam First is a 7-10 minute walk from the terminals at LAX which makes it the perfect stop before or after a flight! We are located on the East side of the building at 6171 W Century Blvd, right in front of the Marriott Courtyard and West of Hilton Homewood Suites.

Bill plays solo and duo with ex-George Shearing vibraphonist Charlie Shoemake. Many great stories will be told. His wife Sandi will sing a few numbers, as well.

Woodlands Concert Hall at:
715 Main St Cambria, California unless otherwise noted.

Call for reservations at (805) 935-9007
or email: charlie@talsanmusic.com

Mina Choi is a Korean-born, Los Angeles-based jazz pianist, composer, and conductor whose music uniquely blends jazz, classical, and the rich traditions of her Korean heritage.With years of experience as both a performer and educator in California, Mina’s workreflects her personal journey, characterized by beautiful melodies, intricate rhythms, andcolorful harmonies. Each composition tells a story, inviting listeners to experience a deepemotional connection to her music.Through her music, Mina Choi strives to foster connection and spread messages of hope,love, and unity. Her innovative approach to blending musical traditions continues to inspire audiences, creating a powerful, cross-cultural dialogue through her artistry. This concert features the Fullerton Jazz Orchestra PLUS the Mina Choi Orchestra, featuring many alumni of Cal State Fullerton.

https://www.minachoijazz.com/