Mary Ellen's Jazz Birthday Bash: no. 65
Humanist Hall
Oakland, CA
This concert is a celebration of not only Mary Ellen's 65th birthday, but of her full musical expression: she will sing some of her jazz favorites; "Sidewinder", "A Night in Tunisia", "Naima", and "Caravan".....; she will play the Arabic tambourine and finger cymbals within jazz instrumental pieces composed by Mack Rucks; and she will play the doumbec drum for two extraordinary belly dancers; Shabnam and Reyna Alcala.
Mary Ellen Donald: jazz vocals, doumbec, tambourine, cymbals
Mack Rucks: trumpet, flugelhorn
Marco Casasola: piano
Aaron Germane: bass
Greg German: drum set
Clinton Strowder: special guest vocalist
Susanna Goldenstein: Middle Eastern percussion
Kevin Cloud: cajon
Mary Ellen's famous cardamum cakes, other festive refreshments and a variety of beverages will be served at the event.
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| Dog Friendly: No |
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| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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May 17, 2007 |
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| Sales have ended for this event. Tickets may still be available at the door. |
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| Start: | Sunday Aug 17, 2008 2:00 PM | | End: | Sunday Aug 17, 2008 5:30 PM |
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Humanist Hall
390 27th Street
Oakland, CA 94609
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