Brent Canter Quintet
Bob Reynolds - tenor saxophone
Brent Canter - guitar
Max Haymer - piano
Dave Robaire - electric bass
Charles Ruggiero - drums

Tribute to John Mosley (the one and only)
Agoura High School Alumni Big Band lead by Danny Jonokuchi

Josh Nelson - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Dan Schnelle - drums

Monk Institute Band

Scott Jeppeson Group
Scott Jeppeson - tenor saxophone
Larry Koonse - guitar
Josh Nelson - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Dan Schnelle - drums

Josh Nelson Trio + Anthony Wilson
Anthony Wilson - guitar
Josh Nelson - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Dan Schnelle - drums

Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance Ensemble
LIVE RECORDING - PART I
Josh Johnson - alto saxophone
Mike Cottone - trumpet
Eric Miller - trombone
Diego Urbano - vibraphone
Miro Sprague - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Jonathan Pinson - drums

Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance Ensemble
LIVE RECORDING - PART II
Josh Johnson - alto saxophone
Mike Cottone - trumpet
Eric Miller - trombone
Diego Urbano - vibraphone
Miro Sprague - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Jonathan Pinson - drums

Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance Ensemble
Josh Johnson - alto saxophone
Mike Cottone - trumpet
Eric Miller - trombone
Diego Urbano - vibraphone
Miro Sprague - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Jonathan Pinson - drums

Josh Nelson Quintet
Josh Johnson - alto saxophone
Larry Koonse - guitar
Josh Nelson - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Dan Schnelle - drums

Joshua White Quintet
Gavin Templeton - alto saxophone
Michael Dessen - trombone
Joshua White - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Dan Schnelle - drums

Josh Nelson Quartet
Anthony Wilson - guitar
Josh Nelson - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Dan Schnelle - drums

Josh Nelson's "Discoveries" Project
Vanessa Robaire - voice
Philip Dizack - trumpet
Eric Miller - trombone
Brian Walsh - bass clarinet
Larry Koonse - guitar
Josh Nelson - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Zach Harmon - drums

Joshua White Quintet
Gavin Templeton - alto saxophone
Michael Dessen - trombone
Joshua White - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Dan Schnelle - drums

Josh Nelson Trio
Josh Nelson - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Dan Schnelle - drums

Josh Nelson Trio
Josh Nelson - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Dan Schnelle - drums

Matt Slocum Trio
Josh Nelson - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Matt Slocum - drums

Matt Slocum Trio
Josh Nelson - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Matt Slocum- drums

Matt Slocum Trio
Josh Nelson - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Matt Slocum- drums

Jim Snidero Quartet
Jim Snidero - alto saxophone
Miro Sprague - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Jonathan Pinson - drums

TMIJP Masterclass with Stefon Harris
Josh Johnson - alto saxophone
Mike Cottone - trumpet
Eric Miller - trombone
Diego Urbano - vibraphone
Miro Sprague - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Jonathan Pinson - drums

Miro Sprague - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Dan Schnelle - drums

Performances with the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz, Herbie Hancock, and Wayne Shorter

Emmy Rossum CD Release
Emmy Rossum - vocals
Chris Tedesco - trumpet
Joe Corcoran - guitars
Josh Nelson - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Matt Mayhall - drums

Kim Nazarian Group
Kim Nazarian - vocals
Mitch Foreman - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Dan Schnelle - drums

Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance Ensemble
Josh Johnson - alto saxophone
Mike Cottone - trumpet
Eric Miller - trombone
Diego Urbano - vibraphone
Miro Sprague - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Jonathan Pinson - drums

Dwight Trible/Billy Childs Tribute to Oscar Brown, Jr.
Dwight Trible – vocals
Billy Childs – piano
Dave Robaire – bass
Paul Legaspi – drums
Breeze Smith – percussion

Tom Guarna Quintet
Bob Sheppard - tenor saxophone
Tom Guarna - guitar
Miro Sprague - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Dan Schnelle - drums

Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance Ensemble
Josh Johnson - alto saxophone
Mike Cottone - trumpet
Eric Miller - trombone
Diego Urbano - vibraphone
Miro Sprague - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Jonathan Pinson - drums

Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance Ensemble
Josh Johnson - alto saxophone
Mike Cottone - trumpet
Eric Miller - trombone
Diego Urbano - vibraphone
Miro Sprague - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Jonathan Pinson - drums

Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance Ensemble
Josh Johnson - alto saxophone
Mike Cottone - trumpet
Eric Miller - trombone
Diego Urbano - vibraphone
Miro Sprague - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Jonathan Pinson - drums

Gilad Hekselman Trio
Gilad Hekselman - guitar
Dave Robaire - bass
Mark Ferber - drums

Gilad Hekselman Trio
Gilad Hekselman - guitar
Dave Robaire - bass
Mark Ferber - drums

John Pisano's Guitar Night feat. Gilad Hekselman
Gilad Hekselman - guitar
John Pisano - guitar
Dave Robaire - bass
TBA - drums

Vardan Ovsepian VOCE Residency Part IV
Vardan Ovsepian – piano
Tylana – Renga – violin
Lauren Baba – viola
Miguel Atwood-Ferguson – viola
Artyom Manukyan – cello
Dave Robaire – bass
Zach Harmon – drums/percussion
Gavin Salmon – drums

Vardan Ovsepian VOCE Residency Part III
Vardan Ovsepian – piano
Tylana – Renga – violin
Lauren Baba – viola
Miguel Atwood-Ferguson – viola
Artyom Manukyan – cello
John Tegmeyer – clarinet
Brian Walsh – bass clarinet
Dave Robare – bass
Zach Harmon – drums/percussion
Gavin Salmon – drums?

Josh Nelson's Discoveries Sessions feat. Jesse Palter
Jesse Palter - voice
Josh Nelson - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Dan Schnelle - drums

Ambrose Akinmusire Group

Ambrose Akinmusire Group

Ambrose Akinmusire Group

Josh Nelson - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Dan Schnelle - drums

Vardan Ovsepian VOCE Residency Part II
Vardan Ovsepian – piano
Tylana – Renga – violin
Lauren Baba – viola
Miguel Atwood-Ferguson – viola
Artyom Manukyan – cello
Amy Sanchez – french horn
John Tegmeyer – clarinet
Brian Walsh – bass clarinet
Dave Robare – bass
Zach Harmon – drums/percussion
Gavin Salmon – drums

Masterclass with trumpeter Nicholas Payton
feat. the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance Ensemble

Vardan Ovsepian VOCE Residency Part I
Vardan Ovsepian – piano
Tylana – Renga – violin
Lauren Baba – viola
Miguel Atwood-Ferguson – viola
Artyom Manukyan – cello
Amy Sanchez – french horn
John Tegmeyer – clarinet
Brian Walsh – bass clarinet
Dave Robare – bass
Zach Harmon – drums/percussion
Gavin Salmon – drums

The Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance Ensemble
hosts the Blue Whale Jam Session
Josh Johnson - alto saxophone
Mike Cottone - trumpet
Eric Miller - trombone
Diego Urbano - vibraphone
Miro Sprague - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Jonathan Pinson - drums

Alex Snydman Trio
Miro Sprague - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Alex Snydman - drums

Masterclass with drummer Lewis Nash
feat. the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance Ensemble

Brain Carmody Trio

Brain Carmody Trio

Josh Nelson Trio
Josh Nelson - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Dan Schnelle - drums

Concord Records Grammy After Party
Larry Goldings Trio
Larry Goldings - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Zach Harmon - drums

Guest at the CSUN Spring Faculty Concert
Faculty includes Howie Shear (tpt), Wayne Bergeron (tpt), John Daversa (tpt), Bob McChesney (tbn), Rob Lockart (sax), Nick Mancini (vibes), Josh Nelson (pno), Matt Harris (pno), Gary Fukushima (pno), Gary Pratt (bs), Gene Coye (drms), and Dick Weller (drms)

Sara Gazarek Band
Sara Gararek - Piano
Josh Nelson - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Zach Harmon - drums

Matt Politano - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Brian Carmody - drums

Max Haymer Quartet
Mike Cottone - trumpet
Max Haymer - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Dan Schnelle - drums

Matt Politano - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Brian Carmody - drums

Josh Nelson's Discoveries Sessions feat. Walter Smith III
Walter Smith III - tenor saxophone
Josh Nelson - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Dan Schnelle - drums

Matt Politano - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Brian Carmody - drums

Josh Nelson - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Dan Schnelle - drums

Matt Politano - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Mike Lindsay - drums

Shana Bush Live Recording
Shana Bush - voice
Isamu McGregor - piano
Larry Koonse - guitar
Dave Robaire - bass
Gene Coye - drums

Josh Nelson Residency Part IV
"Two Trios"
Josh Nelson - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Dan Schnelle - drums

Josh Nelson - piano
Hamilton Price - bass
Kevin Kanner - drums

Jazz Vespers
Steve Rawlins - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Dan Schnelle - drums

Josh Nelson Residency Part III
"Night Of The Composers"
Phil Dizack - trumpet
Walter Smith III - tenor saxophone
Chris Dingman - vibraphone
Dave Robaire - bass
Zach Harmon - drums

Joshua White Trio
Joshua White - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Zach Harmon - drums

Dan Schnelle Group

Sara Gazarek Band

Monk Institute Band

Holiday Party for the School For The Visually Impaired

Also Performing... Stevie Wonder!

Josh Nelson - Blue Whale Residency Part I

1st set- "Discoveries" Band + live video
w/ Ben Wendel, Larry Koonse, John Daversa, Garrett Smith, Brian Walsh, Dave Robaire and Dan Schnelle.

2nd set - Josh Nelson Quintet
w/ Ben Wendel, Larry Koonse, Dave Robaire, and Dan Schnelle.

Brian Carmody Trio
Matt Politano - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Brian Carmody - drums

Denise Donatelli, Carol Welsman, and Peter Marshall

Denise Donatelli, Carol Welsman, and Peter Marshall

Bill Cunliffe Trio
Bill Cunliffe - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Jake Reed - drums

Bill Cunliffe Trio
Bill Cunliffe - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Jake Reed - drums

Brian Carmody Trio
Matt Politano - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Brian Carmody - drums

Jazz Vespers with Kathleen Grace Trio
Kathleen Grace - voice
Larry Koonse - guitar
Dave Robaire - bass

Thelonious Monk Institute Band
Josh Johnson - alto saxophone
Mike Cottone - trumpet
Eric Miller - trombone
Diego Urbano - vibraphone
Miro Sprague - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Jonathan Pinson - drums

Dan Schnelle Trio

Brian Carmody Trio

Dayna Stephens Benefit Concert!!

This is will be a very special all-day event to help raise money for a very good friend, and insanely talented saxophonist, Dayna Stephens. Dayna has some serious health-related issues and needs your help, so PLEASE come show your support! Whether or not you are able to attend the concert, you can find out more about Dayna and make donations through the website http://helpdaynastephens.org/.

Several great bands will be playing on "Dayna Day" from 2pm-midnight. More details to come...

Brian Carmody Trio
Matt Politano - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Brian Carmody - drums

Bob Sheppard Quartet
Bob Sheppard - saxophone
Larry Koonse - guitar
Dave Robaire - bass
Charles Ruggiero - drums

Sara Gazarek Band
Sara Gazarek - voice
Matt Politano - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Zach Harmon - drums
+
Anthony Wilson - guitar
Danny Janklow - saxophone

I will be performing alongside the one and only WAYNE SHORTER at the 29th Annual Jazz Tribute Awards Dinner & Concert in Mr. Shorter's honor.

Wayne Shorter - tenor saxophone
Josh Johnson - alto saxhopne
Mike Cottone - trumpet
Eric Miller - trombone
Diego Urbano - vibraphone
Miro Sprague - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Jonathan Pinson - drums

Philip Dizack CD Release Party for "End Of An Era"
Philip Dizack - trumpet
Miro Sprague - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Dan Schnelle - drums
+ strings

Brent Canter Group
Bob Reynolds - tenor saxophone
Brent Canter - guitar
Max Haymer - keyboards
Dave Robaire - e. bass
Charles Ruggiero - drums

CSUN Faculty Concert with Nick Mancini

Brian Carmody Trio
Matt Politano - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Brian Carmody - drums

Bill Cunliffe Trio with the Rio Hondo Sym Orchestra
Bill Cunliffe - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Jake Reed - drums
Kimo Furumoto, conductor
Music by Ellington, Gershwin, Bernstein and Cunliffe

Nick Manicini

Josh Nelson Trio + Phil Dizack
Josh Nelson - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Dan Schnelle - drums
+
Phil Dizack - trumpet

Part of a new Jazz Vespers Series
Maris Bradfield - voice
Josh Nelson - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Dan Schnelle - drums

Nick Mancini

Alan Ferber's Expanded Ensemble
Trpts: Bijon Watson, Jamie Hovorka, John Daversa, Brian Swartz
Tbns: Alan Ferber, Garrett Smith, Joey Sellers, Bill Reichenbach
Saxes: Katisse Buckingham, Phil O'Connor, Walter Smith III, Matt Otto, Adam Schroeder
Rhythm: Anthony Wilson, Josh Nelson, Dave Robaire, Mark Ferber

Otmaro Ruiz - piano
Dave Robaire - bass

Bob Reynolds - tenor saxophone
Loston Harris - piano
Dave Robaire - bass

Israel Varela Trio
Otmaro Ruiz - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Israel Varela - drums

Josh Nelson "MARS" Band
John Daversa - trumpet
Larry Koonse - guitar
Josh Nelson - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Dan Schnelle - drums
+
Travis Flounoy - live video

Russell Bizzett Trio
Joshua White - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Russell Bizzett - drums

Josh Nelson Quartet
Larry Koonse - guitar
Josh Nelson - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Dan Schnelle - drums

Connor McElwain Quartet

Sara Gazarek Quartet
Sara Gazarek - voice
Josh Nelson piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Zach Harmon - drums

Sara Gazarek Quartet
Sara Gazarek - voice
Josh Nelson piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Zach Harmon - drums

Sara Gazarek Quartet
Sara Gazarek - voice
Josh Nelson piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Zach Harmon - drums

Bass Night at Blue Whale
Ryan McGillicuddy - bass
Hamlton Price - bass
Dave Robaire - bass
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Adam Benjamin - piano
Aaron McLendon - drums

Josh Nelson Trio
Josh Nelson - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Dan Schnelle - drums

Nick Mancini Group
Nick Mancini - vibraphone
John Daversa - trumpet
Artyom - cello
Vardan Ovsepian - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Dan Schnelle - drums

Josh Nelson Trio + Ben Wendel
Josh Nelson - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Dan Schnelle - drums
+
Ben Wendel - saxophone

Jose Furria-Cardenas Jazztec
FREE CONCERT

Sara Gazarek Quartet
Sara Gazarek - voice
Joshn Nelson - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Zach Harmon - drums

Bob Sheppard Quartet
Bob Sheppard - saxophone
Larry Koonse - guitar
Dave Robaire - bass
Joe LaBarbera - drums

Sara Gazarek Quartet
Sara Gazarek - voice
Joshn Nelson - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Zach Harmon - drums

Josh Nelson MARS Band
John Daversa - trumpet
Larry Koonse - guitar
Josh Nelson - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Dan Schnelle - drums
+
Travis Flournoy - live video

This will be the premier of Josh's new suite entitled "Mars: The Red Planet."

Nick Mancini Quartet
John Daversa - trumpet
Nick Mancini - vibraphone
Dave Robaire - bass
Dan Schnelle - drums

Nick Mancini Group
Nick Mancini - vibraphone
John Daversa - trumpet
Artyom - cello
Gary Fukashima - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Dan Schnelle - drums

Joshua White Quintet
Gavin Templeton - alto saxophone
Michael Dessen - trombone
Joshua White - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Zach Harmon - drums

Joshua White Quintet
Gavin Templeton - alto saxophone
Michael Dessen - trombone
Joshua White - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Dan Schnelle - drums

Josh Nelson Trio + Special Guest
Melissa Morgan - voice
Josh Nelson - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Dan Schnelle - drums
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Special Guest - TBA

Josh Nelson

Gavin Templeton Quartet
Gavin Templeton - alto saxophone
Matt Politano - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Matt Mayhall - drums

Jam Session hosted by Dan Schnelle

Josh Nelson Trio + Anthony Wilson
Anthony Wilson - guitar
Josh Nelson - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Dan Schnelle - drums

Jacky Terrasson Trio
Jacky Terrasson - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Justin Faulkner - drums

Bill Cunliffe Trio
Bill Cunliffe - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Jake Reed - drums

Joshua White Quartet
Gavin Templeton - alto saxophone
Joshua White - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Dan Schnelle - drums

Bevan Manson's Mini Big Band
A portion of the door will go to LA Dog Rescue Organizations

Matt Politano - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Dan Schnelle - drums

Gilad Hekselman - guitar
Dave Robaire - bass

Gilad Hekselman - guitar
Dave Robaire - bass

Susan Sinner Quartet
Susan Sinner-vocals
Josh Nelson-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Dan Schnelle-drums

Gavin Templeton Quartet
Gavin Templeton-alto saxophone
Matt Politano-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Matt Mayhall-drums

Clinic with Sara Leib
Sara Leib-voice
Josh Nelson-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Zach Harmon-drums

John Escreet Group
John Escreet - piano
Dave Robaire - bass
Dan Schnelle - drums

Bob Reynolds Quartet
Bob Reynolds - tenor saxophone
Dennis Hamm - piano/keyboards
Dave robaire - bass
Charles Ruggiero - drums

Walter Rodrguez Quartet
Justo Almario - saxophone
Larry Koonse - guitar
Dave Robaire - bass
Walter Rodriguez - drums

FOUR BASSES:
Tim LeFebvre, Ryan McGilliuddy, Hamilton Price, and Dave Robaire

Josh Nelson Quartet
Larry Koonse-guitar
Josh Nelson-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Dan Schnelle-drums

FUNDRAISER FOR THE AGOURA HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAM
The Studio Jazz Band from Agoura High School has been invited back to the Swing Central High School Jazz Competition in Savannah, GA as one of only 12 schools nation wide! I run the after school Jazz Combo/Improvisation Program at Agoura High School and this year, combos from the participating schools are invited to compete as well. This concert at the Blue Whale will feature the Agoura High School big bands and combos that are competing in the Swing Central Festival. This will be the students' final performance before they head to Savannah on March 29, 2012. PLEASE SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE UNBELIEVABLY TALENTED YOUNG STUDENTS!!!

Josh Nelson Trio
Josh Nelson-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Dan Schnelle-drums

Brent Canter Quintet
Bob Reynolds-tenor saxophone
Brent Canter-guitar
Dennis Hamm-keyboards
Dave Robaire-electric bass
Steve Haas-drums

John Storie's Master's Recital
John Storie-guitars
Josh Nelson-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Martin Diller-drums

Sara Leib Group - CD Release Event for "SECRET LOVE"
Sara Leib-voice
Josh Nelson-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Zach Harmon-drums

Mat Politano-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Brian Carmody-drums

Dave Robaire Group
Vanessa Robaire-voice
Kyle Wilson-tenor saxophone
John Storie-guitar
Josh Nelson-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Dan Schnelle-drums

Dave Robaire Group
Vanessa Robaire-voice
Kyle Wilson-tenor saxophone
John Storie-guitar
Josh Nelson-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Dan Schnelle-drums

Josh Nelson Quartet
Kyle Wilson-tenor saxophone
Josh Nelson-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Dan Schnelle-drums

Joe's Restaurant
1023 Abbot Kinney Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291

Jill Schoelen Trio
Jill Schoelen-voice
Larry Koonse-guitar
Dave Robaire-bass

Joshua White Quintet
Gavin Templeton-alto saxophone
Michael Dessen-trombone
Joshua White-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Dan Schnelle-drums

Greg Uhlmann's Mid Residency Recital

Ben Wendel Group - CD Release Event for "FRAME"
Ben Wendel-saxophones and bassoon
Larry Koonse-guitar
Adam Benjamin-rhodes
Tigran Hamasyan-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Nate Wood-drums

Ben Wendel Group - CD Release Event for "FRAME"
Ben Wendel-saxophones and bassoon
Larry Koonse-guitar
Adam Benjamin-rhodes
Tigran Hamasyan-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Nate Wood-drums

Gilad Hekselman Quartet - CD Release Event for "HEARTS WIDE OPEN"
Ben Wendel-tenor saxophone
Gilad Hekselman-guitar
Dave Robaire-bass
Ferenc Nemeth-drums

Gilad Hekselman Trio - CD Release Event for "HEARTS WIDE OPEN"
Gilad Hekselman-guitar
Dave Robaire-bass
Ferenc Nemeth-drums

Gilad Hekselman Quartet - CD Release Event for "HEARTS WIDE OPEN"
Ben Wendel-tenor saxophone
Gilad Hekselman-guitar
Dave Robaire-bass
Ferenc Nemeth-drums

LA Jazz Collective Residency Part III
Matt Otto Quartet plays Monk
Matt Otto-tenor saxophone
Gilad Hekselman-guitar
Dave Robaire-bass
Tim Pleasant-drums

Also playing that night...
8pm - Dave Valdez Group
9pm - Mike Scott Trio

Guitar Night with John Pisano featuring Gilad Hekselman
John Pisano-guitar
Gilad Hekselman-guitar
Dave Robaire-bass

ALAN FERBER'S EXTENDED ENSEMBLE
REEDS: Katisse Buckingham, Phil O'Connor, Walter Smith, Matt Otto, Adam
Schroeder
TROMBONES: Alan Ferber, Garrett Smith, Joey Sellers, Bill Reichenbach
TRUMPETS: Bijon Watson, Jamie Havorka, John Daversa, Brian Schwartz
RHYTHM: Anthony Wilson, Josh Nelson, Dave Robaire, Mark Ferber

ALAN FERBER'S EXTENDED ENSEMBLE
REEDS: Katisse Buckingham, Phil O'Connor, Walter Smith, Matt Otto, Adam
Schroeder
TROMBONES: Alan Ferber, Garrett Smith, Joey Sellers, Bill Reichenbach
TRUMPETS: Bijon Watson, Jamie Havorka, John Daversa, Brian Schwartz
RHYTHM: Anthony Wilson, Josh Nelson, Dave Robaire, Mark Ferber

Spencer Day Group
Spencer Day-piano/vocals
John Storie-guitar
Dave Robaire-bass
Martin Diller-drums

Perry Smith-guitar
Dave Robaire-bass
Dan Schnelle-drums

Dan Schnelle Trio
Dennis Hamm-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Dan Schnelle-drums

Vardan Ovsepian-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Brian Carmody-drums

Tom Luer Quintet
Band-TBA

Josh Nelson "Discoveries" CD RELEASE PARTY!!!
John Daversa-trumpet
Garrett Smith-trombone
Brian Walsh-bass clarinet
Vanessa Robaire-voice
Larry Koonse-guitar
Josh Nelson-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Dan Schnelle-drums

A Tribute to Herbie Hancock
Gilbert Castellanos-trumpet
Joshua White-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Kevin Kanner-drums

SOKA Jazz Monsters Series with pianists Josh Nelson and Michael Golden
Ben Wendel-sax
Josh Nelson-piano
Michael Golden-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Dan Schnelle-drums

Bevan Manson Group
Bevan Manson-piano
Tom Rizzo-guitar
Dave Robaire-bass

Denise Donatelli Quartet
Denise Donatelli-voice
Otmaro Ruiz-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Gavin Salmon-drums

Charles Levin's Birthday Party!
David Johnson-vibraphone
Kevin Fukagawa-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Charles Levin-drums

Anthony Wilson Quartet
Anthony Wilson-guitar
Josh Nelson-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Dan Schnelle-drums

The Dan Schnelle Trio

Bob Sheppard Quartet
Bob Sheppard-tenor saxophone
Larry Koonse-guitar
Dave Robaire-bass
Charles Ruggiero-drums

Mark Sherman Quartet
Mark Sherman-vibraphone
Bill Cunliffe-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Charles Ruggiero-drums

Matt Politano-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Brian Carmody-drums

Jerome Sabbagh Quartet
Jerome Sabbagh-saxophone
Larry Koonse-guitar
Dave Robaire-bass
Dan Schnelle-drums

Josh Nelson "Discoveries" CD RELEASE PARTY!!!
John Daversa-trumpet
Garrett Smith-trombone
Brian Walsh-bass clarinet
Vanessa Robaire-voice
Larry Koonse-guitar
Josh Nelson-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Dan Schnelle-drums

We recorded this album in February 2011 and the finished product came out sounding beautiful! In addition to the music, there will be a special discoveries-themed art installation by Jesse Otinger. This will be a VERY special event, so please come help us celebrate the release of Josh's new album, Discoveries.

Josh Nelson "Discoveries" CD RELEASE PARTY!!!
John Daversa-trumpet
Garrett Smith-trombone
Brian Walsh-bass clarinet
Vanessa Robaire-voice
Larry Koonse-guitar
Josh Nelson-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Dan Schnelle-drums

We recorded this album in February 2011 and the finished product came out sounding beautiful! In addition to the music, there will be a special discoveries-themed art installation by Jesse Otinger. This will be a VERY special event, so please come help us celebrate the release of Josh's new album, Discoveries.

John Escreet Group
Ben Wendel-tenor saxophone
John Escreet-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Steve Haas-drums

John is an incredible pianist and composer who is in town from NY. If you've never heard him, or never been to the Alvas Showroom, this is the perfect opportunity for both! For more information, check out the write-up from LA Weekly...
http://www.laweekly.com/events/the-john-escreet-quartet-1347641/

Brent Canter Group CD Release Party
Bob Reynolds-saxophone
Brent Canter-guitar
Josh Nelson-piano/keyboards
Dave Robaire-bass
Mark Ferber-drums

ALAN FERBER BIG BAND!!!

Bijon Watson: trumpet 1
Jamie Hovorka: trumpet 2
John Daversa: trumpet 3
TBD: trumpet 4

Alan Ferber: trombone 1
Garrett Smith: trombone 2
Joey Sellers: trombone 3
Bill Reichenbach: bass trombone

Katisse Buckingham: alto 1
Matt Zebley: alto 2
Ben Wendel: tenor 1
Matt Otto: tenor 2
Adam Schroeder: bari sax

Anthony Wilson: guitar
Josh Nelson: piano
Dave Robaire: bass
Mark Ferber: drums

Matt Slocum Trio
Josh Nelson-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Matt Slocum-drums

Matt is a great drummer and composer who will be in town from NY for this gig. This is part of the "Movable Feast" series that the Jazz Bakery hosts.

General tix- $25 / Student Rush - $15

Otmaro Ruiz Group
Otmaro Ruiz-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Jimmy Branly-drums

Rafal Sarnecki Quartet
Rafal Sarnecki-guitar
Josh Nelson-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Dan Schnelle-drums

Rafal Sarnecki Quartet
Rafal Sarnecki-guitar
Josh Nelson-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Dan Schnelle-drums

Rafal Sarnecki Quartet
Rafal Sarnecki-guitar
Josh Nelson-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Dan Schnelle-drums

Rafal is an amazing guitarist and composer originally from Poland, but living in NY. He'll be coming to LA just for a couple shows. You definitely should check this one out!

Danny Janklow Quintet
Danny Janklow-tenor saxophone
Rafal Sarnecki-guitar
John Escreet-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Jamie Eblen-drums

Otmaro Ruiz Quartet
Bob Sheppard-tenor saxophone
Otmaro Ruiz-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Brian McLaughlin-drums

Sheppard/Wendel/Escreet/Robaire/Ferber
Bob Sheppard-saxophones
Ben Wendel-saxophones
John Escreet-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Mark Ferber-drums

This will be a collective project where I will be joined by some of the most talented musicians from NY and LA!

Matt Politano-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Zach Harmon-drums

Dave Robaire Group
Kyle Wilson-tenor saxophone
Otmaro Ruiz-piano
Dave Robiare-bass
Dan Schnelle-drums

Alex Acuna Group
Bob Sheppard-saxophone
Otmaro Ruiz-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Alex Acuna-drums

Charles Levin Trio
David Johnson-vibraphone
Dave Robaire-bass
Charles Levin-drums

Dave Robaire Group
Vanessa Robaire-voice
Larry Koonse-guitar
Josh Nelson-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Mark Ferber-drums

Adam Ratner Quintet
Ben Flocks-tenor saxophone
Adam Ratner-guitar
Richard Sears-Fender rhodes
Dave Robaire-bass
Louis Cole-drums

Josh Nelson Quartet - LIVE RECORDING!!!
Larry Koonse-guitar
Josh Nelson-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Dan Schnelle-drums

Dan Schnelle Group

Recording with Ricky Sweum
Ricky Sweum-saxophones
Edward Simon-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Clarence Penn-drums

Alex Budman Quartet
Alex Budman-saxophone
Graham Dechter-guitar
Kevin Kanner-drums
Dave Robaire-bass
TBA-drums

Essentially Ellington Alumni Band led by Tatum Greenblatt

Essentially Ellington Alumni Band led by Tatum Greenblatt

Otmaro Ruiz Quartet
Charles Altura-guitar
Otmaro Ruiz-keyboards
Dave Robaire-bass
Jimmy Branly-drums

Dennis Hamm Trio
Dennis Hamm-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Dan Schnelle-drums

Otmaro Ruiz Quartet
Walter Smith III-tenor saxophone
Otmaro Ruiz-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Jimmy Branly-drums

Smith/Beasley/Robaire/Kanner
Walter Smith III-tenor saxophone
John Beasley-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Kevin Kanner-drums

Anthony Wilson's "Campo Belo" CD Release Party
Anthony Wilson-guitar
Josh Nelson-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Dan Schnelle-drums

Benefit Concert with Otmaro Ruiz/Joe LaBarebera Group
Walter Smith III-tenor saxophone
Frank Silva-tenor saxophone
Otmaro Ruiz-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Joe LaBarbera-drums

Josh Nelson Trio
Josh Nelson-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Joe LaBarbera-drums

Otmaro Ruiz Quartet
Walter Smith III-tenor saxophone
Otmaro Ruiz-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Jimmy Branly-drums

Guitar Night featuring Graham Dechter!
John Piasano-guitar
Graham Dechter-guitar
Dave Robaire-bass

John Storie's Mid-Residency Master's Recital

Melissa Morgan Group
Band-TBA

The Josh Nelson Group
Dayna Stephens-tenor saxophone
Josh Nelson-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Dan Schnelle-drums

307-11 Mirada Road
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 726-4143

Price: $30

Otmaro Ruiz Quartet
Walter Smith III-tenor saxophone
Otmaro Ruiz-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Jimmy Branly-drums

My CalArts Mid-Residency Master's Recital
Vanessa Robaire-voice
Walter Smith III-tenor saxophone
Otmaro Ruiz-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Dan Schnelle-drums

House Band, Ventura Music Festival High School Competition Finalists Performance
Josh Nelson-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Charles Levin-drums

Teka
Teka-guitar/vocals
Otmaro Ruiz-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Aaron Serfaty-drums

Dan Schnelle Quartet
Water Smith III-tenor saxophone
Josh Nelson-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Dan Schnelle-drums

Josh Nelson Trio
Josh Nelson-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Dan Schnelle-drums

Private Event

House Band, Ventura Music Festival High School Competition
Josh Nelson-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Charles Levin-drums

The Dave Robaire Group
Vanessa Robaire-voice
Larry Koonse-guitar
Josh Nelson-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Dan Schnelle-drums

Kevin Kanner Group
Walter Smith III-tenor saxophone
Chaerles Altura-guitar
Matt Politano-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Kevin Kanner-drums

Ariel Alexander Group
Ariel Alexander-alto saxophone
Matt Otto-tenor saxophone
John Breman-guitar
Vardan Ovsepian-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Dan Schnelle-drums

Gerald Clayton Trio
Gerald Clayton-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Kevin Kanner-drums

Guitar Night with John Pisano featuring Graham Dechter!
Graham Dechter-guitar
John Pisano-guitar
Dave Robaire-bass

Dave Robaire Group
Vanessa Robaire-voice
Larry Koonse-guitar
Josh Nelson-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Dan Schnelle-drums

This is such a cool venue! I know it's a little far for some people, but it's absolutely worth it. Very nice intimate setting with incredible natural acoustics and such a nice vibe!

LIVE RECORDING
Walter Smith III-tenor saxophone
Dayna Stephens-tenor saxophone
Josh Nelson-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Dan Schnelle-drums

This is a 3 night live recording that is completely open to the public! Please come out to be part of the audience!

LIVE RECORDING
Walter Smith III-tenor saxophone
Dayna Stephens-tenor saxophone
Dave Robaire-bass
Dan Schnelle-drums

This is a 3 night live recording that is completely open to the public! Please come out to be part of the audience!

LIVE RECORDING
Walter Smith III-tenor saxophone
Dayna Stephens-tenor saxophone
Josh Nelson-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Dan Schnelle-drums

This is a 3 night live recording that is completely open to the public! Please come out to be part of the audience!

Josh Nelson Quartet
Kyle Wilson-tenor saxophone
Josh Nelson-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Dan Schnelle-drums

Ryan Seward Trio
Kyle Wilson-tenor saxophone
Ryan Seward-guitar
Dave Robaire-bass

Dave Robaire Group
Vanessa Robaire-voice
Kyle Wilson-tenor saxophone
Josh Nelson-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Dan Schnelle-drums

Josh Nelson Quartet
Kyle Wilson-tenor saxophone
Josh Nelson-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Dan Schnelle-drums

"Retrospective: The Music of the 1960's Blue Note Albums"
"Today's brightest young jazz talents from the West and East Coasts present an evening of memorable music from the golden era of modern jazz- the 1960s Blue Note years. Featuring interpretations of music by Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Chick Corea, Joe Henderson and others."

Ariel Alexander's Tristano Tribute Recital
Ariel Alexander-alto saxophone
Matt Otto-tenor saxophone
Jon Breman-guitar
Joe Bagg-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Dan Schnelle-drums

Matt Gordy Trio
John Campbell-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Matt Gordy-drums

Adam Schroeder Quartet
Adam Schroeder-baritone saxophone
Graham Dechter-guitar
Dave Robaire-bass
Kevin Kanner-drums

Helen Sung Trio
Helen Sung-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Kevin Kanner-drums

Justin Janer Quartet
Justin Janer-alto saxophone
Charles Altura-guitar
Dave Robaire-bass
Kevin Kanner-drums

Jeff Ellwood-tenor saxophone
Dave Robaire-bass
David Ashkenazy-drums

Gail Pettis Quartet
Gail Pettis-voice
Matt Politano-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Dan Schnelle-drums

Ryan Seward Trio

Gail Pettis Quartet
Gail Pettis-vocals
Josh Nelson-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Dan Schnelle-drums

Gail Pettis Quartet
Gail Pettis-vocals
Josh Nelson-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Dan Schnelle-drums

Yoon Seung Cho Trio
Yoon Seung Cho-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Brian Carmody-drums

Ryan Seward Trio
Ryan Seward-guitar
Gary Fukushima-keyboard
Dave Robaire-bass

Perry Smith Quartet
Perry Smith-guitar
Matt Politano-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Dan Schnelle-drums

CD release for Perry's CD Stars and Cars

Walter Smith III Group
Walter Smith III-tenor saxophone
Brian Swartz-trumpet
Gary Fukushima-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Dan Schnelle-drums

Los Angeles Jazz Collective Festival

Perry Smith Quartet
Walter Smith III-tenor saxohpne
Perry Smith-guitar
Dave Robaire-bass
Dan Schnelle-drums

Ryan Seward Trio
Ryan Seward-guitar
Dave Robaire-bass
Dan Schnelle-drums

Walter Smith III Group
Walter Smith III-tenor saxophone
Vardan Ovsepian-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Dan Schnelle-drums

Bob Sheppard Group

Ryan Seward Trio
Ryan Seward-guitar
Dave Robaire-bass
Jens Kuross-drums

Dan Schnelle Trio
Adam Benjamin-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Dan Schnelle-drums

Tyler Blanton Quartet
Larry Koonse-guitar
Tyler Blanton-vibraphone
Dave Robaire-bass
Gene Coye-drums

Tyler Blanton Quartet
Bob Sheppard-saxophone
Tyler Blanton-vibraphone
Dave Robaire-bass
Dan Schnelle-drums

Tyler Blanton Trio
Tyler Blanton-vibraphone
Dave Robaire-bass
Matt Mayhall-drums

Tyler Blanton Trio
Tyler Blanton-vibraphone
Dave Robaire-bass
Jason Harnell-drums

Jacques Lesure Trio
Jacques Lesure-guitar
Dave Robaire-bass
Thomas White-drums

Jacques Lesure Trio
Jacques Lesure-guitar
Dave Robaire-bass
Thomas White-drums

Dan Schnelle Trio
Andy Langham-piano
Dave Robaire-bass
Dan Schnelle-drums

Adam Schroeder Quartet
Adam Schroeder-baritone saxophone
Graham Dechter-guitar
Dave Robaire-bass
Kevin Kanner-drums