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FIRST FRIDAYS W/JASON LUCKETT & FRIENDS – Birthday Edition! 8/4/23, Pasadena
This will be new! A rare occurrence… kind of like my crooning in this photo by Cary Baker from this month’s 8th Annual Nilsson tribute.
On August 4, for First Fridays Jazz Night, with Jason Luckett & Friends, we’ll have various alumni from the first six shows returning… and mostly they’ll be covering me!
“What?!?,” you say!?!
Each time I’ve done these shows, I’ve wanted everyone back for the next one because that night had felt so good! So, for August, I wanted to have people come back to celebrate a successful first 6 months, and my birthday! I couldn’t conceptualize it fully though, so one of the artists suggested that they cover my songs.
I could be nonchalant about it, but, whoa! The idea touched me deeply.
The songs and artists are still being finalized, but I’m really excited to share this night with them and you all!
Of course, I’ll play a set of my own stuff, too, with a standard or two as a respectful nod to the tradition.
So please plan to come for the night, celebrate our intertwined communities of artists, family and friends.
Friday, August 4,
7:30 doors,
8:00 showtime, show goes until 10:30
$20 suggested donation (at the door or in advance @paypal.me/jasonluckett)
Lyd & Mo Photography Studio and Gallery (Events – Lyd & Mo Studio & Gallery)
27 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena
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FIRST FRIDAYS w/JASON LUCKETT & FRIENDS, Friday, 7/7/23, Pasadena
Excited to have Celia Chavez (@celiachavezmuzik), Philippe Vieux (@sxphn17), and Ann Pattillo join me for First Fridays Jazz night w/ Jason Luckett & Friends, on July 7 at Lyd and Mo’s! [Facebook RSVP]
Lyd & Mo Photography Studio & Gallery (@lydandmo)
Friday, July 7 at 8pm.
27 N. Mentor Ave.
Pasadena, CA.
Jason Luckett, hosts and performs
Doors: 7:30
Showtime: 8pm
Suggested donation: $20 at the door or online at PayPal.me/jasonluckett (100% goes to the musicians).
In Playhouse Village in the heart of Pasadena
@eventlydandmo
#jazz #pasadena #livemusic #lydandmophotography #singersongwriter #friends #ilovela #friendssupportingfriends
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FIRST FRIDAYS W/JASON LUCKETT & FRIENDS, Friday, 6/2/23, Pasadena
Please join us on the June 2, the first Friday in June for First Fridays Jazz Night w/Jason Luckett and friends, Phil Parlapiano (with David Sutton on bass) and a Lula reunion of Jami Lula, Jeffrey Dean, and Gordie Germaine. All of us go way back, so I know that, beyond the amazingness of the talent in the room, there will be a little extra camaraderie in the room! I can’t wait!
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First Fridays Jazz Night w/Jason Luckett & Friends: Friday, 5/5/23 @ Lyd & Mo Photography, Pasadena
You know when your friends enter your life from countless paths? These friendships go back years and include a representative of the next generation!
Here’s the line up for First Fridays Jazz Night, May 5, in Pasadena!
Dorothy Pincus (@mudramusicbmi) + Kayla Pincus (@pincuskayla)
Charyn Harris (@charynharris)
And me! (@jasonluckett)
Lyd & Mo Photography Studio & Gallery (@lydandmo)
Friday, May 5 at 8pm.
27 N. Mentor Ave.
Pasadena, CA.
Hosted by Jason Luckett
Doors: 7:30
Showtime: 8pm
Suggested donation: $20 at the door or online at PayPal.me/jasonluckett (100% goes to the musicians).
In Playhouse Village in the heart of Pasadena
@eventlydandmo
#jazz #pasadena #livemusic #lydandmophotography #singersongwriter #friends #ilovela #friendssupportingfriends
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First Fridays w/Jason Luckett & Friends: Friday, 4/07/23 @ Lyd & Mo Photography, Pasadena
Marcelo Bucater‘s trio & Stefanie Naifeh w/Paul Lacques and Richie Lawrence (a mini Underthings reunion!) will join me for First Fridays Jazz Night w/ Jason Luckett & Friends, at Lyd & Mo Photography Studio & Gallery (@lydandmo) on Friday, April 7 at 8pm. 27 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA.
Marcelo’s trio features Morgan Jones on keys, Ryan Roberts on bass.
Join us!
Hosted by Jason Luckett
Doors: 7:30
Showtime: 8pm
Suggested donation: $20 at the door or online at PayPal.me/jasonluckett (100% goes to the musicians).
In Playhouse Village in the heart of Pasadena
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Joining Nina Simone Tribute at Library Girl, Sunday, 4/09/23, Santa Monica
Library Girl + Shonda Buchanan Present: Feeling Good – A Tribute to Nina Simone in Words + Music. Featuring readings by: Lynne Thompson, Peter J. Harris, Pam Ward, Steve Hochman, F Douglas Brown and Shonda Buchanan. Featuring music by: Willie Aron, Jason Luckett and Lisa Sanders & Brown Sugar “Karen Hayes.” Sunday Night, April 9th at 7 PM. Ruskin Group Theatre. 3000 Airport Ave, Santa Monica 90405. Across from Barker Hangar at Santa Monica Airport. $20 includes Free Parking + Dessert. Tickets available NOW at ruskingrouptheatre.com. Click on See A Show, look for Library Girl icon. Library Girl is now in its 14th year. Created + Produced every 2nd Sunday night of the month by Susan Hayden. Managing Director: Mike Myers. Production Support: Nicole Millar + Paul Denk. All Box Office Proceeds Donated to Ruskin Group Theatre.
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First Fridays w/Jason Luckett & Friends, Friday, 3/3/23 – Lyd & Mo Photography, Pasadena
We’re back! First Fridays Jazz Night w/ Jason Luckett & Friends. Nailah Porter (@nailahporter) & Danny Moynahan (@dannymoynahan) will join me at Lyd & Mo Photography Studio & Gallery (@lydandmo) on Friday, March 3 at 8pm. 27 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA. Join us!
Hosted by Jason Luckett
Doors: 7:30
Showtime: 8pm
Suggested donation: $20 at the door or online at PayPal.me/jasonluckett (100% goes to the musicians).
In Playhouse Village in the heart of Pasadena
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New Residency and Vespers
As sunlight drenches my home, I’m writing on January 19, to share two pieces of exciting news!
First, starting February 3rd, I have a “First Fridays” residency in Pasadena where I will play and host jazz aligned artists throughout the year.
And, second, on Sunday, February 19th, I’ll be performing an evening of Freedom Songs, traditional and my original music, accompanied by Russell Ferrante on piano, Edwin Livingston on bass, and Reggie Quinerly on drums, in the beautiful gothic revival building of All Saints Church, Pasadena, as part of their long standing Jazz Vespers series.
My residency, Jason Luckett’s First Fridays Jazz and Friends, is like a cross between the shows I loved doing at Left Coast Wine Bar in Glendale, and a house concert. It’s at Lyd & Mo Photography & Gallery (27 Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA 91106), which is a beautiful space with nice sound. (It’s like a smaller version of Mr. Musichead Gallery.)
Sometimes I’ll play with my guests, sometimes they’ll do their own sets, but this time we’ll lean more toward jazz, and artists doing their own complete sets.
And it’s like a house concert in that it’s a real listening environment, we ask for a $20 donation per person with all the money going to the artists, Mo supplies light refreshments, but you are welcome to bring your own for yourselves or to share, and all ages are welcome.
The first show, Feb. 3, will feature the Cuban-Swedish artist Angelica Artifex, and Danette Christine, whose most recent release sets the music of Harry Nilsson into surprising contexts.
March 3 we’ll have the great Nailah Porter (my old partner from the “Love Fest” residency at Lucy Florence/Hudson Theater!) and others. Doors open at 7:30. The show runs from 8 – 10:30 with a break or two.
Now the Vespers:
Well, first, I’m extremely honored to be part of this series, and to be joined by such amazing players. “Vespers” can be thought of as traditionally and evening of prayer, around sundown, focusing on Psalms.
For Black History Month, I can think of a more prayerful thing than to focus on songs of liberation born of the Civil Rights Movement, and to carry that spirit forward to us here today with songs like, “I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free,” “Eyes on the Prize,” and my own “Daydream” and “Jackson, MS.”
As a bonus, we’ll have my sister, Dr. Josslyn Luckett, preach. And Nailah will lend her voice, too!
It’s long been a dream of mine to do this music in this setting. It’s going to be powerful.
I can’t wait to see you in person soon! You know where I’ll be every first Friday of the month! And on a special Sunday in February! (See below for times and addresses.)
Peace and love to you all!
J
PS Thanks again for all the support on the release of the new live album! If you don’t have it yet, it’s available exclusively on Bandcamp here.
Get “Document:Freedom:Spring (Live!)” Here!
Friday, Feb 3, 2023, 8-10:30pm
First Fridays @ Lyd & Mo’s Studio & Gallery
27 N. Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA$20 donation
Sunday, Feb 19, 2023, 5-6:30pm
Jazz Vespers Freedom Songs @ All Saints Church, Pasadena
132 North Euclid Avenue
First Fridays Residency begins! 2/3/23 @ Lyd & Mo in Pasadena
Friends, I’m excited about this! Here’s the flyer and I’ve sent out an email blast with more details.
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