Bill and University Symphony Orchestra conductor lead the Fullerton Pops Orchestra in a concert of jazz, pop and swing music. Featuring saxophonist Ernie Watts, trumpeter Kye Palmer, and vocalists Jack Wood and Femi Knight.
for tickets go to https://www.fullerton.edu/arts/events/cpac_boxoffice.php
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/
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.
https://theravenscroft.com/
Dave Stryker is an American jazz guitarist. He has recorded over thirty-five albums as a leader and has been a featured sideman with Stanley Turrentine, Jack McDuff, and Kevin Mahogany. He will be guest star with the Fullerton Jazz Orchestra and Chamber Jazz Ensemble, conducted by Rodolfo Zuniga. He will also do a masterclass on Friday the 25th.
Bill plays with his long time West Coast trio, featuring bassist Darek Oles, and drummer Joe La Barbera at All Saints Church from 5 to 6:30. Good will offering.
https://allsaints-pas.org/
Bill plays, rehearses and performs with students at Duke University, and performs with the Duke Jazz Ensemble, conducted by John Brown. Details upcoming.
Bill joins John Clayton, Lewis Nash, Wycliffe Gordon, Terell Stafford and Tim Green for a swinging evening of music.
https://thenash.org/event/the-nash-13th-anniversary-concert-the-prevail-all-star-sextet/
The Nash
110 E Roosevelt St,
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Bill plays a rare solo piano performance on the newly renovated 9 foot Bechstein piano. this is a great hang, and we will all have a lot of fun. Snacks and bev’s provided.
The Acid Cole Trio celebrates the piano music of Nat King Cole, featuring Bill with bassist Darek Oles and guitarist Larry Koonse.
https://thegrapeventura.com/
Bill plays with legendary Cannonball Adderley drummer Roy McCurdy at the Los Angeles County Museum of the Arts. Rickey Woodard, saxophone, and Mike Gurrola, bass. 6 to 8pm.
Bill featured with legendary Bill Evans drummer Joe La Barbera at Sam First Jazz Bar. Also featured are trumpeter Clay Jenkins, saxophonist Bob Sheppard, and bassist Jonathan Richards. Shows at 730 and 9
Bill featured with legendary Bill Evans drummer Joe La Barbera at Sam First Jazz Bar. Also featured are trumpeter Clay Jenkins, saxophonist Bob Sheppard, and bassist Jonathan Richards. Shows at 730 and 9
Bill performs with the Vail Festival Sextet, including Wycliffe Gordon, Terell Stafford, John Clayton, Lewis Nash, and Tim Green.
www.vailjazz.org
Bill will be featured arranger and piano soloist with the Mina Choi Orchestra at Campus JAX in Newport Beach. Show is 7 to 8:30.
Bill performs with legendary Cannonball Adderley drummer Roy McCurdy, and his group, featuring bassist Mike Gurrola and saxophonist Rickey Woodard. Old Town Temecula Community Theater, Temecula, CA
https://jazzatthemerc.com/
Bill joins singer Jack Wood’s group at Vittorio’s Restaurant in Huntington Beach from 8 to 11. Featuring Ron Eschete, Paul Kreibich and Luther Hughes.
http://vittoriositalian.com/
Bill performs and discusses jazz piano at Concordia University, in Irvine, CA
Bill joins up-and-coming Korean pianist/composer Mina Choi in a fascinating blend of East and West big band sounds. Featuring songs from Mina’s new CD, Stories
Vibrato Grill and Jazz is one of LA’s best places to hear music, with great food and gorgeous artwork throughout.
Bill performs the music of Tommy Flanagan and John Lewis as well as his own originals and jazz standards
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
https://theravenscroft.com/events/category/jazzbird/
Bill performs his originals and standards with Arthur Vint, drums, and Colin McIlrath, bass.
Tickets available here.
https://hotelcongress.com/calendar/
Bill joins bassist Darek Oles and guitarist Larry Koonse for a concert featuring the music of Nat King Cole.
Pasadena Presbyterian Church
585 E. Colorado Blvd. • Pasadena, California 91101
626-793-2191
Bill leads his trio at Mezzrow with the great bassist Martin Wind, and the fantastic drummer Tim Horner. Shows at 6 and 730 Bill will play selections from his current album Border Widow’s Lament on Night is Alive Records.
163 W 10th St New York, NY 10014 (646) 476-4346
Bill and Ernie play duo at All Saints Church, 132 N. Euclid Ave, Pasadena, CA. https://allsaints-pas.org/
Ernie Watts is a Grammy-winning American jazz and R&B saxophonist who plays soprano, alto, and tenor saxophone. He has worked with Charlie Haden's Quartet West and toured with the Rolling Stones. On Frank Zappa's album The Grand Wazoo he played the "Mystery Horn", a straight-necked C melody saxophone. Watts also played the notable sax riff on "The One You Love" from Glenn Frey's album No Fun Aloud.
Bill performs with legendary Cannonball Adderley drummer Roy McCurdy and saxophonist Rickey Woodard and bassist Mike Gurrola
Bill performs with legendary Cannonball Adderley drummer Roy McCurdy and saxophonist Rickey Woodard and bassist Mike Gurrola
Bill performs with clarinetist Ken Peplowski and the Fullerton Jazz Orchestra at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center. www.themuck.org
“Ken Peplowski is arguably the greatest
living jazz clarinetist!”
— Russell Davies, BBC2 August 2013
Featured will be the music of Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Woody Herman and others.
Bill and the Fullerton Jazz Orchestra celebrate the music of Dizzy Gillespie with trumpeter Terell Stafford. Stafford Director of Jazz Studies at the Boyer College of Music and Dance at Temple University.
He has played with McCoy Tyner, Christian McBride, John Clayton, Steve Turre, Dave Valentin, and Russell Malone and on stages such as Carnegie Hall and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. He recently released a CD entitled New Beginnings featuring a number of other new up-and-coming musicians such as bassist Derrick Hodge.
In addition to his position at Temple, Stafford has also worked with the Juilliard School's jazz program, at the Lincoln Center's Essentially Ellington program, and with the 2006 All-Alaska Jazz Band.
Bill Cunliffe Jazz Trio with featured guest saxophonist Santiago Von at Vinco Jazz Club, Mexico City, with bassists Aaron Cruz and Marcos Milagres, drummer Mario Garcia Cruz
Motolinía 20, Centro Cuauhtémoc C.P. 06050, CDMX México +
phone 55 1131 7760, zinco.booking@gmail. com
Bill Cunliffe Jazz Trio at Vinco Jazz Club, Mexico City, with bassists Aaron Cruz and Marcos Milagres, drummer Mario Garcia Cruz
Motolinía 20, Centro Cuauhtémoc C.P. 06050, CDMX México +
phone 55 1131 7760, zinco.booking@gmail. com
Bill Cunliffe Jazz Trio at Vinco Jazz Club, Mexico City, with bassists Aaron Cruz and Marcos Milagres, drummer Mario Garcia Cruz
Motolinía 20, Centro Cuauhtémoc C.P. 06050, CDMX México +
phone 55 1131 7760, zinco.booking@gmail. com
Bill and pianist Alison Edwards perform a two piano recital themed “UnRaveled”, featuring music of Maurice Ravel, and music influenced by him.
Ravel’s Ondine and selections from Tombeau de Couperin
Song for Ruth, by Bill Cunliffe
Jazz selections based on Ravel’s work
Ravel Piano Concerto, second movement
Second Rhapsody, by George Gershwin (CSUF premiere)
https://artstickets.fullerton.edu/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/tmEvent1642.html
Bill joins legendary drummer Joe LaBarbera and his quintet, featuring Clay Jenkins, tpt, Bob Sheppard, sax, and Jonathan Richards, bass
https://www.samfirstbar.com/
Bill joins legendary drummer Joe LaBarbera and his quintet, featuring Clay Jenkins, tpt, Bob Sheppard, sax, and Jonathan Richards, bass
https://www.samfirstbar.com/
