Upcoming Performers

Dim Sum & Jazz CLIV - Lady Dottie & The Diamonds
May
3

Dim Sum & Jazz CLIV - Lady Dottie & The Diamonds

Originally a gospel singer, Dorothy Mae "Lady Dottie" Whitsett's early career included performing with Kool and the Gang and Clarence Carter, among others. Back then, she called herself Miss Dynamite, moving around from residences in Alabama, New Jersey, Portland, Seattle, and Atlanta.

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Dim Sum & Jazz CLVII - The Zzymzzy Quartet
May
24

Dim Sum & Jazz CLVII - The Zzymzzy Quartet

The guys from the Zzymzzy Quartet have simple ambitions: they just want to play it like it was when it was unamplified, melodic, swinging, dreamy, full of sly surprise. From the Prohibition through the Second Big War, the glory days of Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington are being recaptured humbly and with humor in San Diego by four musicians who know it don’t mean a thing without that swing!

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Dim sum & Jazz CLXII - JP Balmat & The Preservationists
Jun
28

Dim sum & Jazz CLXII - JP Balmat & The Preservationists

Jean-Paul is an accomplished educator, performer, composer and arranger. As a professional saxophonist, he performs regularly in San Diego. He is artistic director of the Euphoria Brass Band and his recordings and compositions have been nominated for San Diego Music Awards the past six years.

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Dim Sum & Jazz CLXIV - Robin Henkel
Jul
12

Dim Sum & Jazz CLXIV - Robin Henkel

Robin Henkel performs blues with an intensity rarely seen in Southern California. Drawing from the styles of Robert Johnson, Fred McDowell and Elmore James, Robin has moulded his own intense and entertaining personal style.

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Dim Sum & Jazz CLXV - Mara Kaye
Jul
19

Dim Sum & Jazz CLXV - Mara Kaye

For too many years, young jazz singers all but ignored the blues, but the attention now being paid to the form by outstanding young artists such as Mara Kaye is proof that things are getting better.” - The Wall Street Journal

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Dim SUm & Jazz CLXVII - Kat Shoemaker
Aug
2

Dim SUm & Jazz CLXVII - Kat Shoemaker

Kathy is a professional pianist and vocalist that has performed all over the US and in Europe - from solo piano work to jazz clubs to pit orchestras, and recording for radio and TV in Boston and LA. She has toured South America and was the keyboardist on 3 albums with Venezuelan artist Frank Quintero and Pablo Manevello. 

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Dim Sum & Jazz CLXVIII - Cobby Brzeski Vintage Girl In A Modern World Swing band (7 Piece)
Aug
9

Dim Sum & Jazz CLXVIII - Cobby Brzeski Vintage Girl In A Modern World Swing band (7 Piece)

Originally from Naples, FL, Cobby Brzeski is a nationally touring multi-instrumental, multi-genre flutist, vocalist, and songwriter from San Diego, CA that performs all around the east and west coasts. Cobby's charming voice, playful songwriting, and authenticity to the jazz tradition will make anyone feel like they're back in the 1940's.

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Dim Sum & Jazz CLXIX - The New Orleans Swinging G’s
Aug
16

Dim Sum & Jazz CLXIX - The New Orleans Swinging G’s

There is no doubt, this fiery bunch has a strong voice in both New Orleans and San Diego. NOCCA graduate and New Orleans native, lead guitarist John Saavedra founded this band in 2014. They play at several venues in both cities, estimating about 40 gigs a month; the Swinging G’s have been featured on ESPN Monday night football…

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Dim Sum & Jazz CLI - Cobby Brzeski Vintage Girl Swing band (7 Piece)
Apr
12

Dim Sum & Jazz CLI - Cobby Brzeski Vintage Girl Swing band (7 Piece)

Originally from Naples, FL, Cobby Brzeski is a nationally touring multi-instrumental, multi-genre flutist, vocalist, and songwriter from San Diego, CA that performs all around the east and west coasts. Cobby's charming voice, playful songwriting, and authenticity to the jazz tradition will make anyone feel like they're back in the 1940's.

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Dim Sum & Jazz CXLVII - Lori Bell Quartet
Mar
15

Dim Sum & Jazz CXLVII - Lori Bell Quartet

Seating begins at 6:00PM
Music is from 6:30PM to 8:30PM

Brooklyn native Lori Bell is a flutist and composer of admirable depth and broad musical sympathies. A resident of San Diego, she has contributed to the development of higher standards of performance while earning acclaim from both peers and critics for her artistry on stage and in recordings.

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Dim Sum & Jazz CXLVI - Eric Evans Project
Mar
8

Dim Sum & Jazz CXLVI - Eric Evans Project

Seating begins at 6:00PM
Music is from 6:30PM to 8:30PM

The Eric Evans Project is a collaboration of talented musicians that produce original pop/smooth jazz music. This collaboration features Eric Evans who is a multi-woodwind instrumentalist. He plays flute, alto flute, EWI, (a unique sounding electronic woodwind instrument that can play many sounds) and alto sax.

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Dim Sum & Jazz CXLIII - Amanda Portela
Feb
16

Dim Sum & Jazz CXLIII - Amanda Portela

Amanda started her musical career in San Francisco, she frequented many an open mic and one in particular at the 16th and Mission Bart Station. It was there that she was inspired to begin her path as a singer songwriter. A few years later Amanda found herself at Mesa College…

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Dim Sum & Jazz CXLI - Giselle Anguizola
Feb
2

Dim Sum & Jazz CXLI - Giselle Anguizola

There is no doubt, this fiery bunch has a strong voice in both New Orleans and San Diego. NOCCA graduate and New Orleans native, lead guitarist John Saavedra founded this band in 2014. They play at several venues in both cities, estimating about 40 gigs a month; the Swinging G’s have been featured on ESPN Monday night football…

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Dim Sum & Jazz CXXXIX - Paul Combs
Jan
19

Dim Sum & Jazz CXXXIX - Paul Combs

Paul Combs holds a B.Mus. in composition from the Philadelphia Musical Academy and a M.M. in performance at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. His eclectic career has included performing, composing for theater, film radio and television, and producing and announcing at radio stations in Philadelphia and Boston.

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Dim Sum & Jazz CXXXII - Lady Dottie & The Diamonds
Dec
1

Dim Sum & Jazz CXXXII - Lady Dottie & The Diamonds

Originally a gospel singer, Dorothy Mae "Lady Dottie" Whitsett's early career included performing with Kool and the Gang and Clarence Carter, among others. Back then, she called herself Miss Dynamite, moving around from residences in Alabama, New Jersey, Portland, Seattle, and Atlanta.

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Dim Sum & Jazz CXXXI - Whitney Shay
Nov
26

Dim Sum & Jazz CXXXI - Whitney Shay

Seating begins at 6:00PM
Music is from 6:30PM to 8:30PM

With sparkly dresses, fiery tresses, and a talent rivaled only by her unstoppable hustle, Whitney Shay is one #busylittlesinger. The four-time San Diego Music Award winner (including 2019 Artist of the Year) and 2019 Blues Music Award nominee is scorching stages at home and internationally throughout Europe and South America….

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Dim Sum & Jazz CXXIX - Paul Combs
Nov
10

Dim Sum & Jazz CXXIX - Paul Combs

Paul Combs holds a B.Mus. in composition from the Philadelphia Musical Academy and a M.M. in performance at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. His eclectic career has included performing, composing for theater, film radio and television, and producing and announcing at radio stations in Philadelphia and Boston.

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Dim Sum & Jazz CXXVIII - Robin Henkel
Nov
3

Dim Sum & Jazz CXXVIII - Robin Henkel

Robin Henkel performs blues with an intensity rarely seen in Southern California. Drawing from the styles of Robert Johnson, Fred McDowell and Elmore James, Robin has moulded his own intense and entertaining personal style.

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Dim Sum & Jazz CXIV - Adeumazel
Oct
6

Dim Sum & Jazz CXIV - Adeumazel

Adeumazel is an internationally touring psychedelic instrumental funk jazz trio from Tijuana, Mexico. The band is led by Arturo Adrian Campay on guitar, voice, and various wind instruments; Eunice Paz on Bass and Voice; and Lisa Jay on Drums.

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