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Tue, Jul 30
|Sam First
Sara Gazarek + Friends with Larry Koonse, Richard Giddens & Mark Ferber LIVE RADIO BROADCAST ON KJAZZ 88.1 FM
GRAMMY Award winning jazz vocalist, Sara Gazarek weaves a narrative of musical integrity that is deeply-rooted in friendship with the critically acclaimed musicians that round out her quartet. *Set times for this show are 7 PM and 9 PM as the first set will be broadcast live on KJAZZ 88.1 FM.
Jul 30, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sam First, 6171 W Century Blvd #180, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA
Sara Gazarek (voice), Larry Koonse (guitar), Richard Giddens (bass), Mark Ferber (drums)
“…she may well turn out to be the next important jazz singer.” –DON HECKMAN, THE LOS ANGELES TIMES
GRAMMY Award winning jazz vocalist, Sara Gazarek weaves a narrative of unparalleled musical integrity that is deeply-rooted in friendship with the critically acclaimed and deeply celebrated musicians that round out her quartet-- Larry Koonse, Richard Lloyd Giddens Jr and Mark Ferber.
Larry Koonse, born into a musical family in Southern California, emerged as a guitar virtuoso from a young age. His journey from studying under the legendary Jimmy Wyble to becoming the inaugural recipient of a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies from USC marked the inception of a remarkable career. With a discography spanning over 400 albums and collaborations with luminaries like Billy Childs and Luciana Souza, Koonse's versatility and brilliance stand as a testament to his rare talent.…