We’ll be celebrating another Harry Nilsson birthday at Molly Malone’s! This time I’m covering “Open Your Window” from the Harry album, a song that was also covered by Ella Fitzgerald as well as the 5th Dimension! That’s what I love about Harry, his songs are so musical that everyone wants to do them! This is the 10th annual show put together by my friend Todd Lawrence! In the past I’ve sung “Wailing of the Willow,” “Together,” “One,” “Remember (Christmas),” “Nevertheless”, “Perfect Day,” and the big one, “Without You.” Maybe I should do a cover album!?
I’ll be singing “Michelle” and playing lead guitar on “Till There Was You” as part of the June Beatle Jam celebration of Paul McCartney at Hotel Cafe. There’ll be a collection of 40 musicians doing songs from the early Beatles through Paul’s solo career to celebrate his birthday. Show starts at 7.
Notes:Beatles Jam – A Celebration of Paul McCartney
June 8
Join us for a special edition of The Beatle Jam honoring the life and music of Paul McCartney during his birthday month. This tribute will spotlight many of McCartney’s most iconic songs—spanning his time with The Beatles, Wings, and his legendary solo work—while still featuring plenty of timeless favorites from the Fab Four’s catalog.
The evening will feature nearly 50 incredible artists, each contributing their unique voice to celebrate one of music’s most enduring legacies. As always, the night begins with an acoustic opener to set the tone and ease us into the magic.
Audience members can expect a warm, immersive experience that channels the spirit of McCartney’s music—melody, harmony, and joy—brought to life by some of LA’s finest performers.
I’m happy to be back in Santa Monica for Mother’s Day for the last Library Girl in the original Ruskin Theater at the historic Santa Monica Airport. I’ll play a couple original mom oriented songs! 🙂 Buy Tickets
Library Girl Presents: Portrait of the Artist’s Mother – on Mother’s Day Night, MAY 11th, 7 PM. Show #180! Featuring readings by: Rick Bursky, Jane Cantillon, Melanie Chartoff, Melissa Greenwood, Stevie Kalinich, Shivani Mehta, Cynthia Adam Prochaska, and Kelly Shire. Featuring music by Jason Luckett. For tickets, [click here] or go to ruskingrouptheatre.com – Click SHOWS in top right. Look for Library Girl icon. This is the LAST LIBRARY GIRL in ORIGINAL RUSKIN THEATRE BEFORE MOVING TO NEW (INTERIM) RUSKIN SPACE.
Library Girl Presents: Portrait of the Artist’s Mother – on Mother’s Day Night, MAY 11th, 7 PM. Show #180! Featuring readings by: Rick Bursky, Jane Cantillon, Melanie Chartoff, Melissa Greenwood, Stevie Kalinich, Shivani Mehta, Cynthia Adam Prochaska, and Kelly Shire. Featuring music by Jason Luckett. For tickets, go to ruskingrouptheatre.com – Click SHOWS in top right. Look for Library Girl icon. This is the LAST LIBRARY GIRL in ORIGINAL RUSKIN THEATRE BEFORE MOVING TO NEW (INTERIM) RUSKIN SPACE.
May 10th, we’ll be back with Casey Lipka, and The Eldermen!
Casey is a consistently fascinating artist who works with sublime presence whether as a bassist or vocalist in a number of different formats. We had her with us at Lyd & Mo’s in 2024 singing with Tres Acústicos, then she accompanied me on bass for a tune. I think she’s wonderful and am excited to hear what she has in store for us this month in her duo show with a violinist!
The Elderman are a group that I believe originated from Raspin Stuwart’s nights at Lyd & Mo’s back in 2022. Raspin is the one who booked me there (at the suggestion of the dear Anne Dixon) which started this whole journey of curating and playing monthly for me! I’m excited to hear what he does in a purely democratic group setting with equally excellent songwriters Kim Margolis and Robin Hild.
The format in the new venue, is the same as it’s been for the past two years, I’ll usually bring up my guests for their sets, then close the night with a set of my own. But it’s unpredictable. We switch things up and often collaborate. We want you to stay for the full 2 1/2 hour evening.
One thing to look out for is that we’re on the third floor there, so if you need the elevator, please let me know. It’s in the back and one of the staff will have to let you in. I’m sure this will all get down to a science as we develop, but bear with us as we get everything going. Street parking is available, or there are lots behind Urth Cafe and next to Basecamp Fitness (across the street from the Pasadena Playhouse).
Second Saturdays Jazz Night w/ Jason Luckett & Friends Saturday, May 10, 2025 7:30 Doors, 8pm Showtime, runs until 10:30
Performing: Casey Lipka The Eldermen Jason Luckett
Archetype Yoga 638 E. Colorado Blvd. Ste. 301 Pasadena, CA 91101 626-345-5676
In Playhouse Village in the heart of Pasadena, just around the corner from the Playhouse, plenty of parking on Colorado or in the city lot behind Urth Cafe.
Enter through the front, we’re on the third floor. Let us know if you need an elevator and will let you in the back through the alley. 626-345-5676
Gary Stockdale and Emily Zuzik will join us on April 12 for our third show of the year in our new location! RSVP on Facebook. Advance tickets on Eventbrite or Venmo. $25 suggested donation.
Gary and I met, I think, doing a show called Sit’n’Spin at the Hudson Theater years ago. I loved that series, kind of a live This American Life or The Moth that featured mostly comedy writers, reading pieces, eliciting laughs and tears. Gary often did the music and for my first visit, I actually read one of my essays.
Gary has a new one man show, Showstopper, that’s playing at The Whitefire Theater throughout April, so we’re really lucky to have him join us again. His writing reminds me of a mix of Henry Mancini and Randy Newman, with a touch of Tom Lehrer.
Despite having many people in common, I just met Emily Zuzik in Cambria at the Sam Cooke tribute and happily got to play along with her. She’s got a new EP, age + alchemy, coming out May 2. It’s a brilliantly tough roots rock record, from what I’ve enjoyed so far. But on the 12th, she’ll be exploring some standards and jazz oriented originals. I’ll be playing with her, too.
The format in the new venue, is the same as it’s been for the past two years, I’ll usually bring up my guests for their sets, then close the night with a set of my own. But it’s unpredictable. We switch things up and often collaborate. We want you to stay for the full 2 1/2 hour evening.
One thing to look out for is that we’re on the third floor there, so if you need the elevator, please let me know. It’s in the back and one of the staff will have to let you in. I’m sure this will all get down to a science as we develop, but bear with us as we get everything going. Street parking is available, or there are lots behind Urth Cafe and next to Basecamp Fitness (across the street from the Pasadena Playhouse).
Second Saturdays Jazz Night w/ Jason Luckett & Friends Saturday, March 8, 2025 7:30 Doors, 8pm Showtime, runs until 10:30
Performing: Gary Stockdale Emily Zuzik Jason Luckett
Archetype Yoga 638 E. Colorado Blvd. Ste. 301 Pasadena, CA 91101 626-345-5676
In Playhouse Village in the heart of Pasadena, just around the corner from the Playhouse, plenty of parking on Colorado or in the city lot behind Urth Cafe.
Enter through the front, we’re on the third floor. Let us know if you need an elevator and will let you in the back through the alley. 626-345-5676
I’ll be joining this amazing group of artists in this great community theater center for a song or two to benefit those affected by the Eaton Fire. BUY TICKETS
I’m back from India! And I hope you’ll join us for the first Second Saturdays Jazz+ Night with Jason Luckett & Friends of the year! We’re at Archetype Yoga in Pasadena. We’re continuing the practice of bringing great music to non-traditional rooms, supported by businesses that give all the ticket money to us artists putting on the show! It’s a blessing in these times.
I’m excited to have vocalist and arranger Cathy Segal-Garcia and pianist Gary Fukushima back with us for the first time since 2023. Cathy is an anchor of the jazz and vocal improvisation scene in Los Angeles with whom I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating at various times over the past decade or so. She brings creative and earthy arrangements to classics and her original music and Gary is a perfect partner for her, with his breadth of experience. (In addition to being a fine pianist, he’s also a jazz journalist and educator.)
Cathy introduced me to vocalist Cheryl Barnes and pianist Phil Cabasso who joined us in January 2024 with the brilliant Brazilian bassist, Leo Nobre. Cheryl and Phil are also brilliant arrangers of standards covering a broad spectrum of Bossa nova, straight ahead jazz and they even did a great version of the Spinners classic, “People Make the World Go Round” the last time they were with us!
The format is the same as it’s been for the past two years, I’ll introduce with a song or two, then bring up my guests for their sets, then I’ll usually close the night with a set of my own.
The only thing to look out for is that we’re on the third floor there, so if you need the elevator, please let me know. It’s in the back and one of the staff will have to let you in. I’m sure this will all get down to a science as we develop, but bear with us as we get everything going.
Second Saturdays Jazz Night w/ Jason Luckett & Friends Saturday, February 8, 2025 7:30 Doors, 8pm Showtime, runs until 10:30
Performing: Chery Barnes + Phil Cabasso + Leo Nobre Cathy Segal-Garcia + Gary Fukushima Jason Luckett (@jasonluckett)
Archetype Yoga 638 E. Colorado Blvd. Ste. 301 Pasadena, CA 91101 626-345-5676
In Playhouse Village in the heart of Pasadena, just around the corner from the Playhouse, plenty of parking on Colorado or in the city lot behind Urth Cafe.
Enter through the front, we’re on the third floor. Let us know if you need an elevator and will let you in the back through the alley. 626-345-5676
The Roots of Justice Convening will be a full day opportunity for dialogue, learning and reflection. Our keynote speaker is Jenan Mohajir with Interfaith America. Join us for meaningful conversations and workshops geared towards building bridges in divided times.
For a discounted ticket price, contact Vanessa Rodriguez at vrodriguez@cacej.org.
History of the Event: Since the 1990’s, CCEJ has hosted an annual community Breakfast, known throughout the years as the “Interfaith Breakfast” and “Interfaith Intercultural Breakfast” to bring people of different identities together and share in the vision of a truly inclusive community. Over the past several years, in response to community requests for a more in-depth experience, CCEJ broadened our annual event to an all-day convening, with dialogue groups and workshops to spark individual “a-ha” moments in service of personal and institutional transformation.
The Roots of Justice Convening will be a full day opportunity for dialogue, learning and reflection. Our keynote speaker is Jenan Mohajir with Interfaith America. Join us for meaningful conversations and workshops geared towards building bridges in divided times.
For a discounted ticket price, contact Vanessa Rodriguez at vrodriguez@cacej.org.
