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You are invited to attend a


 A Very Special Evening
With


 

Join us for this very special presentation of
Smooth Jazz vocalist

Slim Man
in a jazz cabaret setting...a fundraiser to keep the
jazz concerts alive and well. 

NOTE, we presented this in a small intimate supper club setting and was very successful...watch for more presentations
like this.  Slim and the band was fantastic.  Thanks to all who attended.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


This evening's festivities will  help us raise money to  keep the smooth jazz concerts
alive in our community.

As you probably know, ticket sales do
not cover the cost of an event like ours. Through the generosity of our sponsors,
staff, Slim Man and all those who support
smooth jazz, we thank you from our hearts. 

 Help keep the music alive.

On Saturday, October 7, 2006,
we will present Slim Man as you have never seen him before.   He will be performing in a Cabaret Style, using a Grand Piano...a


"Special Evening in an Intimate Setting"

This evening will allow Slim to perform some of his more romantic tunes, tunes that are from his heart. his soul  and his feelings.  You all know how captivating  he is in a crowd of hundreds...now  this is for a select few true Slim Man fans and lovers of really great music.  You will hear many tunes he has written that have not been heard before, tunes from his upcoming CD release  "
Amoré" as well as
some of his great hits and a few jazz classics.

Also for the evening we will be featuring a truly gourmet meal, 4courses, prepared by the expert
hands of Jacob's Fine dining  which we feel is probably the best restaurant in the area. 
The meal offerings were designed to compliment the evening's performance. 

There is complete no-host cocktail and wine service.

 

Optional

 

 

 An evening with

Nick
Colionne
Currently in the top 10 on the smooth jazz Charts!

Nick delights in his audiences and the feeling is mutual. His personality and showmanship combined with his energy and incredible command of the guitar assures everyone of having a great time! From clubs like the Roxy in L.A. to the main stage of Chicago's famed Navy Pier Skyline Stage, Nick spreads the word that jazz is alive and well (and living in a very funky guy!)
Saturday, September 23, 8:00  PM 

 

A Labor Day Celebration and CD Release Party with

Greg
Adams

Be the first on your block to pick up this new CD at the concert.

 

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An Evening With
Native Vibe
One of our areas favorite "Smooth Jazz" groups has gone a bit wild with their African/Cuban/Latin influenced music.  Members of this group are from South America, Costa Rica, Cuba, Africa, and America and bring each of their country's musical influence to us right here in little ol' Modesto.

We are purposely keeping this concert small, intimate and interesting
Folks, this was one incredible performance...every note, every nuance and every beat was extraordinary.  Thanks Bill & Nee for putting together a great evening of you music...the best!




Saturday July 15th, 2006

Click on photos below for artists website.

The Performers

Notes

Times

Newcomers Kicked Butt.

Urban
Jazz
Coalition

UJC opens the Festival at
 2:00 PM and performs until
3:15.  

Slim Man
As most of you know, this man is the greatest smooth jazz vocalist out there today, he is the only person that has a standing gig with us each year.  We love him, and if you are not familiar with him....you will too.
He will perform some tunes from his instrumental group

Bona Fide

The
Slim Man,
Bona Fide

show starts at 3:45PM and runs until 5:00 PM

Eric Darius
Considered to be the hottest new sax players to hit the smooth jazz airwaves and concert arena today.  He has been performing as Brian's sax guy and now is branching out with his own solo career. He is totally in demand on the concert circuit. we are lucky to get him.

Eric Darius
Eric takes the stage at 5:30 PM and performs until
6:45 PM

His first solo performance in our area. 

Craig Chaquico
Craig has been a staple in our jazz concert for the past 10 years.  He only gets better, more exciting and just absolutely continues to wow our audiences. As the former lead guitarist for the Jefferson Starship, he will occasionally toss in a few bars of rock of that era.  Craig is one of our all time favorites...all time! ! !

Craig
Chaquico
Craig takes the "Headliner Slot" at 7:15 PM and performs until
8:30 PM

Turning Point
 as a turning point in our concerts, last years festival fans made us hire them back for this year, right there while they were on stage.  This group is full of fire an grace, some of the most imaginative music you will ever experience in this jazz genera.  Their Spanish/Flamenco percussive style will totally enthrall you to the point of near hysteria.  Closing the festival this year, we want you to go out dancing, and you will.

Turning Point
Turning Point takes the "Closing Slot" at 9:00PM PM and plays until 10:00 PM or
whenever "they" close us down.  Hopefully we will get by until 10:15 or more.  



The Great Eric Darius kicks butt!!!!! WOW  
Photos by Brian & Kaye Runner

Click on thumbnails for larger photos

Newcommers to our area, Urban Jazz Coalition:  Great Guys, Great Musicians, Great Show...loved it
Photos by Brian & Kaye Runner

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And what event could be complete with our favorite jazz singer in the whole wide world?
Slim Man
John                Mombo              George                Kevin                Slim
Photos by Brian & Kaye Runner

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Turning Point, 2005 favorite performs again in 2006...still a crowd and personal favorite.
Photos by Brian & Kaye Runner
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Craig Chaquico, our headliner, brings his awesome talent to make our festival complete.    
Photos by Brian & Kaye Runner

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Photos from our guests...
Thumbnails, click to enlarge

 



Craig Chaquico & Band,
Photo:  Fonda Kubota


Turning Point featuring the Lovely Zoe on percussion
Photos:  Fonda Kubota


Slim Man, featuring the lovely Tim C. as Slim Man
Photos:  Fonda Kubota


The great Urban Jazz Coalition from Cleveland.
Photos: Fonda Kubota

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Just three of the great, really great artists that were showing at the festival.
Thanks to all of you.


Leslie K. Webb, Artist


Russell Kidd, Artist


Artist Donna Wayman
All artists photos by Fonda Kubota.

Our lifeline and savior for the day.... bunches of triple lattes

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Read about last years show below




The First Annual Modesto Jazz & Arts Festival

Made Possible by the JG&F's committee, volunteers, sponsors:  Apex Painting, Sandvick Precision, Inc., Menghetti Construction, Inc., Marriott Courtyard, American Chevrolet, Corporate Wear House, Never Boring Design, Digitizing 4 Today, Classic Party Rentals, and Brawley's RV.  Also the SOS Club and Smooth Jazz, 105.5 FM.
A very special thanks to all who made this event happen, especially the Modesto Bee who gave us tremendous local coverage and the Record that gave us great coverage in the Stockton Area. 
 

 

 



Saturday July 9th from Noon to 10:00 PM ish
On the Grounds of Modesto's beautiful SOS Club, 819 Sunset Avenue

 

 

The First Annual Modesto Jazz & Art Festival
as seen by Brian and Kaye Runner and their camera.  Thanks bunches

Keiko Matsui

Kim Waters
Michael Lington   

Keeva

John Wyatt & Skyline Jazz

                          Keeva Bill & Keeva fan John                                                    Three fourths of the boys from Keeva

 

................Click on images below to enlarge............

setting up for wine tasting.

Our live saver, the espresso cart.

Our Arts coordinator Alicia Hugg with Old Guy and his harem.

Turning Point shooing John off the stage.

Keeva doing what they do best...good Latin jazz.
 

Keiko Matsui with Steve Reid in red hair.

Michael Lington and fans, plenty of them too.


These Photos by Committee member, Jerry Cooper

Early day view of several of the Arts display.

More arts.  Showing Carol Bowie's painting of her uncle, Charles Mingus.

Volunteers in foreground with side section of lawn seating and Arts tents in the background

Staff doing what staff does.

Keiko introducing her band.

Kim Waters and his band, GREAT

View of the stage.

View of the dining tent. 

Slim Man's show
August, 2005

Photos courtesy of Fonda Kubota


                                                                                                                                            

 





John Griswold & Friends

 

Photographs from our last jazz shows.
2006 Season.

We thank YOU, Jesse Cook, for a marvelous
performance on Saturday, May 13th. 
We love you here in Modesto.

                               
Jesse                        Chris                         Art                             Nicholas                   Jesse signing
                                                                                                                                         my guitar
Photos courtesy of Brian and Kaye Runner


2005 Season 
The Power Quartet with special guest Jeff Kashiwa. 
Photos courtesy of Brian and Kaye Runner, truly great friends and supporters. 

Richard Smith                            Jeff Kashiwa                        Freddie Ravel

Larry Antonino                        William "Bubba" Bryant         Richard Smith again.

 


Our last show of the
2005 Season, The power Quartet with special guest Jeff Kashiwa.  Featuring
Richard Smith, guitar; Freddie Ravel, Keys; Larry Antonino, bass; and William
Bubba Bryant on drums..... an unbelievable line up. Love you guys. 

 

Steve Oliver, 
Once again, Steve has thrilled our audience, it is always
 a pleasure to present this man and his music...Thank you Steve.
September 10



Slim (Tim Camponeschi) Man and the Slim Man Band once
again, it just keeps gettin' better. 
Thank you Slim Pappa, Show Stoppa!

 

First Annual Modesto Jazz & Art Festival
Keiko Matsui   Michael Lington     Kim Waters       Turning Point             Keeva

 

 

Our first show of the summer, outdoors, it was good to be outside again...everybody enjoyed the evening and Paul Taylor, who was at his absolute best.  Thank You Mr. Taylor, a job well done.
 

Peter White and guest Michael Paulo...
Our biggest show yet.  Peter absolutely thrilled the audience.  You are the Master of showman ship.  Thanks Peter.  April 9, 2005


 

Joyce Cooling Group, March show.....
A truly great show..."This Girls Got to Play"
Photo:  Brian and Kaye Runner at our concert

 

 

 

Richard Elliot.  February 11, 2005...Sold Out...Thank you Richard

................2 0 0 4    S e a s o n

CRAIG CHAQUICO.  Oct. 22, 2004

NATIVE VIBE AND INCENDIO, Sept 18, 2004                                     

SLIM MAN (Tim Camponeschi) August 28, 2004

CHIELI MINUCCI & SPECIAL EFX,  July 31, 2004

GREGG KARUKAS,   June 26, 2004

RICHARD SMITH WITH SPECIAL
GUEST ERIC MARIENTHAL,
 May 29,2004

FATTBURGER,  April 30, 2004

 

JEFF KASHIWA,  March 27

DOC POWELL,  February,  28, 2004

GREG ADAMS,  January 31, 2004

 

2003 Season:  Sounds of Summer

STEVE OLIVER

WILLIE AND LOBO

SLIM MAN (Tim Camponeschi)

 

        
The Stage before the  show                                                                              

 

 

 

 

John Griswold And Friends........
Watch for our 2006 smooth Jazz concerts line-up. 
To be announced soon.
   

 

Presenting the very best
 in Jazz Concerts.  Views
of our past concerts.

Watch for announcement of Next Years Jazz Concert Line-Up

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PATRONS,  the thousands of you who have attended our last three seasons
of jazz concerts.  We deeply appreciate your continued support of these great evenings of jazz, wine and
food as well as a break  from your every day routine, a way to relax for an evening.  Your enthusiasm and
energy has created a place where all the artist want to come back and new artists are contacting us all the
time to be "booked in".   You are making our work easier.  Our concerts have garnered one of the best
reputations in the smooth jazz industry.

John, Pam, Jerry, Alicia, Richard, Diane, Steve and staff.  

 

John Griswold And Friends........Presented. 
First Show of the 2006 Season...March 11.

Steve Oliver
...sold out.


 

Congratulations are certainly in order for
 Steve Oliver...

Steve Nominated for International Artist of the Year
Steve Oliver has been nominated for International Artist of the Year for Smooth Jazz Canada. He has also been invited to perform at the ceremony on April 7th, 2006

Steve featured special guest Mombo Hernandez....Mombo at work

The atmosphere at Bamboo Villa is strictly out of Jamaica, except...no ocean.  However, we have spared no expense to provide you with a nice exterior view of the asphalt on 10th st and I street.  If you use your imagination and the rhythms of some of their music, you can hopefully get the Caribbean feel.

Sold out and then some, we had to borrow chairs from Che'root Cigar lounge down the street.

Brought to you through the generosity of Apex Painting, Modesto and Sandvick Precision Engineering of Modesto as well as the staff and volunteers of JG&F and Bamboo Villa


Photographs from our last jazz show.  The Power Quartet with special guest Jeff Kashiwa. 
Photos courtesy of Brian and Kaye Runner, truly great friends and supporters. 

Richard Smith                            Jeff Kashiwa                        Freddie Ravel

Larry Antonino                        William "Bubba" Bryant         Richard Smith again. 

 


 



Our last show of the
2005 Season, The power Quartet with special guest Jeff Kashiwa.  Featuring
Richard Smith, guitar; Freddie Ravel, Keys; Larry Antonino, bass; and William
Bubba Bryant on drums..... an unbelievable line up. Love you guys. 

 

Steve Oliver, 
Once again, Steve has thrilled our audience, it is always
 a pleasure to present this man and his music...Thank you Steve.
September 10



Slim (Tim Camponeschi) Man and the Slim Man Band once
again, it just keeps gettin' better. 
Thank you Slim Pappa, Show Stoppa!

 

First Annual Modesto Jazz & Art Festival
Keiko Matsui   Michael Lington     Kim Waters       Turning Point             Keeva

 

 

Our first show of the summer, outdoors, it was good to be outside again...everybody enjoyed the evening and Paul Taylor, who was at his absolute best.  Thank You Mr. Taylor, a job well done.
 

Peter White and guest Michael Paulo...
Our biggest show yet.  Peter absolutely thrilled the audience.  You are the Master of showman ship.  Thanks Peter.  April 9, 2005


 

Joyce Cooling Group, March show.....
A truly great show..."This Girls Got to Play"
Photo:  Brian and Kaye Runner at our concert

 

 

 

Richard Elliot.  February 11, 2005...Sold Out...Thank you Richard

................2 0 0 4    S e a s o n

CRAIG CHAQUICO.  Oct. 22, 2004

NATIVE VIBE AND INCENDIO, Sept 18, 2004                                     

SLIM MAN (Tim Camponeschi) August 28, 2004

CHIELI MINUCCI & SPECIAL EFX,  July 31, 2004

GREGG KARUKAS,   June 26, 2004

RICHARD SMITH WITH SPECIAL
GUEST ERIC MARIENTHAL,
 May 29,2004

FATTBURGER,  April 30, 2004

 

JEFF KASHIWA,  March 27

DOC POWELL,  February,  28, 2004

GREG ADAMS,  January 31, 2004

 

2003 Season:  Sounds of Summer

STEVE OLIVER

WILLIE AND LOBO

SLIM MAN (Tim Camponeschi)

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PATRONS,  the thousands of you who have attended our last three seasons
of jazz concerts.  We deeply appreciate your continued support of these great evenings of jazz, wine and
food as well as a break  from your every day routine, a way to relax for an evening.  Your enthusiasm and
energy has created a place where all the artist want to come back and new artists are contacting us all the
time to be "booked in".   You are making our work easier.  Our concerts have garnered one of the best
reputations in the smooth jazz industry.

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS, all of you who have given generously to insure that this jazz art
form stays alive in our community, and with little or no caring about your own recognition. (even though we
give it to you)  Your generosity is certainly appreciated by all, you are certainly people who care about our
community and the music.    You all realize that this helps just a bit more with the "Quality of Life" in Modesto
and Stanislaus county. 
Our deepest heartfelt appreciation extends to the following :  

SANDVICK PRECISION, INC., MODESTO CA.                              
APEX PAINTING, MODESTO CA.
MENGHETTI CONSTRUCTION, INC.,  MODESTO, CA.     
MARRIOTT COURTYARD, MODESTO, CA.
DAN LEONARD, MODESTO, CA                       
OAK VALLEY COMMUNITY BANK, MODESTO, CA.
MICHAEL DUFORT & CO.  CPA 
                            
PREMIER POOLS AND SPAS, MODESTO, CA.
CHE'ROOT CIGAR LOUNGE, MODESTO, CA.                    
THE RIVER, 105.5 FM,  MODESTO, CA.
SOS CLUB, MODESTO, CA.                                                                   
AMERICAN CHEVROLET
NEVER BORING DESIGNS, MODESTO, CA.              
CLASSIC PARTY RENTALS, MODESTO, CA.
DIGITIZING 4 TODAY, MODESTO, CA.                                         
BRAWLEY'S RV, MODESTO, CA.
DOUBLE TREE HOTEL OF MODESTO                         
 FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, MODESTO, CA
GRAN FINALÉ, MODESTO, CA.                                                 
SEGALE TRAVEL OF STOCKTON


Special thanks also to all the staff and volunteers that help us put these concerts on. 

 Close-up of stage and
seating area.  Dinner Tables are set to the right of the center walk way and
row seating to the left.  Reserved seating is directly in front of steps where
the man is standin
g.


The SOS Club Indoor Stage.  Greg Adams performing

X Seating Diagrams for the SOS Club, indoors and outdoors
 

 

Presenting the very best in smooth Jazz
Our concerts are presented exclusively at the SOS Club in Modesto.  In good weather, we use the  beautiful grounds by their swimming pools and tennis courts in a park-like setting.  In the off weather we use their large indoor room. Our goal is to give you a complete evening of enjoyment in addition to some of the best jazz in the world.

John Griswold & Friends,
a small group of people who love the music, in concert with our sponsors, "The River" 105.5 FM and the SOS Club present the finest in Smooth Jazz concerts for your entertainment pleasure. 
The evenings have the option of dinner seating or row seating.  There is also a full cocktail bar, a wine bar and a dessert bar available on a "No Host" basis.

The Experience
Join us in the celebration of our great Central Valley evenings with our concerts under the stars. Be good to yourself… pamper yourself.  Enjoy an optional lavish dinner buffet, wine tasting, moonlight dining and great live jazz with some of your favorite  “River” jazz Stars. Join us and your friends for a romantic, fun-filled outdoor  evening of the Good Life... 

Our Sponsors:
the people who make this all happen
Apex Painting of Modesto,
Oak Valley Community Bank
West Coast Sound & Light, Modesto;

Marriot Courtyard, Modesto.
Sandvick Precision Inc.   Modesto
Menghetti Construction, Inc.   Modesto
Dan Leonard
The River, 105.5 FM

 

Jazz, Smooth Jazz?...The name says it and for those of you visiting this website for the first time or are not familiar with it, let me explain.  It is smooth, sort of like lite rock without words. Smooth? yes, on the radio, recorded purposely to be relaxing, non offending, totally enjoyable and pretty.  This is what you may experience on the Central Valley's Smooth Jazz Radio Station...."the River,105.5 FM.    LIVE...it is a whole different ball game, it is thrilling fun, uplifting, heart pumping, get up dance, feel the rhythm, in-your-face, tight wild and wonderful music.  The music moves you, it shrouds you in a fog of passion and emotion...it is played with more feeling than one can imagine. It is tight and perfect.  These players are absolutely, unequivocally, some of the best musicians in the world today.  They have worked their way up to be the best of the best.   One can't truly appreciate true musicianship until one experiences these people in an intimate, up-close and personal setting.  If you are "on the fence" about seeing a live performance, jump over...just once and see what it is all about.  We select our performers very carefully, not necessarily are the biggest names always the best performers, and we keep that in mind.  We want you to experience the best in "Smooth Jazz"  you will be amazed.  We work hard to bring to each evening a wonderful experience of good people, good wine, and outstanding music...join us and you won't be disappointed.  


                                                                   our last show of the Season
                                   with two of the hottest new jazz artists riding the jazz charts today:  

Tequila Moon

November 1, 8:00 PM
we will be using Jacob's Fine Dining's showroom.
2501 McHenry Avenue, Modesto.
Call us for tickets:  209-491.7185

General Seating:         $35.00
Reserved Seating:       $45.00
Email your reservations to John Griswold & Friends:
Order by clicking on the note below.

eMail your ticket order and include:  Name, How many tickets, General or Reserved seating and your PHONE NUMBER.
We will contact you to confirm your order and payment.  DO NOT INCLUDE CREDIT CARD INFORMATION.  Click here

 

For those who want to just have dinner separately, call Jacob's direct for
your dinner reservations. 209-529-2829.  You will also get first pick of available
seating.  When you arrive for dinner, come to the show room and select you seating.

Sponsored by the following fine folks:  
Greg and Jessica, Dan Leonard, Marriott Courtyard,

eArtsNews.com
Jerry Cooper Insurance, Shellie LaMar & John Griswold Interior Designer

 

 

 

 

 

 



Past Events.

Slim Man, Live
Saturday, August 28, 8:00 PM,
Outdoor Stage
Our biggest event ever...Slimmy was totally "ON".   Modesto absolutely loves this dynamic performer. 
MORE INFORMATION  Slim's website. 
For those of you that didn't get CDs at the concert, use this link and you know what to do after that.  

 

  
Saturday July 31, 8:00 PM Outdoor Stage

Chieli, You Rocked, thank you so much
MORE INFORMATION


If you missed Gregg, you missed a truly great show...search him out and go to one of his concerts. 

Gregg Karukas
Saturday June 26, at 8:00 PM,
Enjoy many of the hit jazz tunes that this incredible keyboard
player has created.  This dynamic talent has written material for many
jazz stars and performed on soundtracks for movies such as Stand and Deliver, and TV shows including "Cheers", "Santa Barbara", and
"Hope and Gloria as well as being the
original Keyboard Player for the Rippingtons

Photos courtesy of Brian and Kaye Runner, our faithful friends and supporters.


Richard and Eric.  WOW, Gentlemen....please keep performing together, a real treat.

Richard           Eric                                 

RICHARD SMITH
 performs with special guest ERIC MARIENTHAL

Saturday, May 29, at 8:00 PM
What a Great show, guys.  Many in the audience say that this was the best show yet.  Thank you so very much, Richard and Eric.......
  

Truly a great performance, Fattburger.



Friday April 30 at 8:00 PM, Outdoor Stage
They worked a mighty  work at the concert, very tight and quite wild, the audience was thrilled, the weather was perfect, and all in all,
a great evening. 
Thank You, Gentlemen, we look forward to seeing you again.

 

Sounds of a Winters Evening
Smooth Jazz Concert Series
Photos of our kick off event featuring the smooth trumpet of
Greg Adams
Photos by Brian and Kaye Runner

 

February '04 brought us the incredible
Doc Powell
a true master of the jazz guitar

Photos courtesy of Brian and Kaye Runner
 

March  '04 gave us the oh-so-talented
Jeff Kashiwa

Photos by Brian and Kaye Runner.

 

Sounds Of Summer
Smooth Jazz Concert Series
 

Thank you,  John G,  Laurie, John M. Dan, Moose,
SOS Club, Che'Root Cigar Lounge, and all the Volunteers

Below are photos of the Sounds of Summer concerts.

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The Grounds and dinner before the show, courtesy Brian and Kaye Runner.

Scenes from Steve Oliver's Show


Steve Oliver and his Merry band of men

Photos by our friends...Brian and Kaye Runner...the best! ! ! !  Thank You

 

Steve in the early evening.... Photo's by Frank Martino....Thanks Frank, bunches


Scenes from the Willie and Lobo show

 


Photos Courtesy of Eloine Chapman


 

Photos Courtesy of Brian and Kaye Runner, our good friends and inspiration.


Scenes from the Slim Man show
Photos by Brian and Kaye Runner


The slimmest of the slim, the manliest of the man.....The incredible Slim Man


                 George:  Keys                  Lodi's Mombo:  Percussion             John:  Drums                 Kevin: Sax

 


Seating Layout of the Grounds at SOS

 

 

 

Getting to the SOS Club

Heading North To Modesto, Highway 99
Tuolumne Blvd off ramp, circle around under highway, first left...Neece Drive by Muni Golf Course,
past course and ball park, veer left at "Y", two blocks and you come upon the huge SOS Club facility. 
 Park on right of building facing. Entry to the grounds is at back of buildings, past the Pro Shop. 

Heading South to Modesto,  Highway 99
Tuolumne Blvd off ramp, right at stop sign, immediate left on Neece Drive by Muni Golf Course,
 past course and ball park, veer left at "Y", two blocks and you come upon huge SOS Club facility. 
Park on right of building facing. 

Click here for map of area.
Map of 819 Sunset Ave
Modesto, CA 95351-3756

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July 24 James Todd Quartet

 

$8 Traditional Piano Jazz
so good you will think you are in a little smoky jazz club in the basement of some club in New York City.

True Jazz piano style with Dan Rogers on electric stand-up bass and Dave Takvorian on non-electric sit-down drums and John King on electric jazz guitar.

Jazz as it should be heard.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 


The website page for the music presentation of John Griswold & Friends and Modesto Arts and
Music Organization, one in the same.


 

Our last show of 2008.  And what a show.  Damn, Skippy!

Jessy J.                          Matt Marshak



Jessy J. & Matt Marshak

November 1, 8:00 PM
we will be using Jacob's Fine Dining's showroom.
2501 McHenry Avenue, Modesto.
Call us for tickets:  209-491.7185

General Seating:         $35.00
Reserved Seating:       $45.00

Sponsored by Greg and Jessica, Dan Leonard, Marriott Courtyard
KRVR, the River, 105.5FM and eArtsNews.com

For those who want to just have dinner separately, call Jacob's direct for
your dinner reservations. 209-529-2829.  You will also get first pick of available
seating.  When you arrive for dinner, come to the show room and select you seating.

PRESENTED BY JOHN GRISWOLD & FRIENDS WITH MODESTO ARTS AND MUSIC ORGANIZATION.

 

 Our past shows for 2008
  The Three Faces of Steve


Thank you Steve Oliver for a fabulous performance on September 20 in Modesto
Steve Oliver,        Kevin Tyler,       Steve Oliver,        Humberto Vela,        Steve Oliver
Photo Courtesy of Brian and Kaye Runner


Atila,              Slim Man,                   John,                   Kevin,                  Henry
Slim Man "Two Nights Only"  August 1 & 2
 

The Red Hot violinist of Willie & Lobo Fame
And The Willie Royal Quartet June, 14th, thanks to all who attended.

 

 

Jacob's Fine Dining shows presented by

 

 

 

John Griswold & Friends

Presenting the very best
Musical entertainment.

Announcing the beginning of our 2009 offerings

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PATRONS,  the thousands of you who have attended our last three seasons
of jazz concerts.  We deeply appreciate your continued support of these great evenings of jazz, wine and
food as well as a break  from your every day routine, a way to relax for an evening.  Your enthusiasm and
energy has created a place where all the artist want to come back and new artists are contacting us all the
time to be "booked in".   You are making our work easier.  Our concerts have garnered one of the best
reputations in the smooth jazz industry.

Let the fun begin

John Griswold & Friends begin the
Music Season, 2009
 

Next up, and exciting Sunday Afternoon show for Father's Day.
New for John Griswold & Friends...Working with and discovering great local talent, watch for more.

 

Coming Soon:   Friday Nights at Jacob's

Each Friday night will have music for dining and dancing the night away. 

 

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Past offerings of 2009

 

Bill Macpherson &
    
Native Vibe
Band

featuring…Jeff Kashiwa

Photos by Brian and Kaye Runner,  Native Vibe with Jeff Kashiwa on Sax
 

                             
Bill can play while asleep                          And then he woke up.                             Jeff plays an EWI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                      
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