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Interview on “Snow Jams” Radio Show
I will be appearing on the radio “Snow Jams with Sheldon Snow” this Thursday. This is my second appearance on Sheldon’s program.
Birthday Party for Jazz Icon Henry Franklin
I am organizing a birthday party for my mentor, the jazz bassist Henry Franklin, for his 76th birthday. You’re invited to join us in celebration this Saturday October 1 at the Warner Center Marriott Woodland Hills.
Song on ABC’s “The Catch”
An instrumental version of my song “Under Your Spell” will be used on tonight’s season finale of the primetime detective drama “The Catch” on ABC.
Happy International Jazz Day!
An improvised concert from my living room with Rick Olson on piano. Happy International Jazz Day!
“A Jazzy Christmas” Album Travels
Fans have sent in picture of their copy of “A Jazzy Christmas,” showing how far the album has traveled all over the world.
Johnny Holiday Christmas Show at the Cicada Club
I was invited to participate in the Johnny Holiday Christmas Show at the Cicada Club in downtown Los Angeles, an awesome Christmas show with various performers.
Airplay on Sirius XM
Tracks from the album “A Jazzy Christmas” are now being played on the Sirius XM Real Jazz Channel.
Airplay on Pandora
The album “A Jazzy Christmas” has been included in the Pandora catalog for internet radio play.
Christmas Album Blog Review
Today is the official release date for "A Jazzy Christmas" by Thisbe Vos. Thisbe went the crowd-funding route to bring this dream to disc and she also did something a bit unique in that those who participated in the crowd-funding effort received their CDs or downloads last year--a full year before the official release.
Merry and Bright Album Review
In late 2014 jazz singer Thisbe Vos recorded her first Christmas album, "A Jazzy Christmas", through crowd-funding, and made the CD available to those who contributed to the album. Being a big supporter of worthy crowd-funded projects, I signed up as a backer and received her CD fairly late in the holiday season, too late to give it much attention here, although it did make my Top 5 list, posted after Christmas.
IMEA Holiday Album of the Year
A Jazzy Christmas just won "Holiday Album of the Year" at the 2015 IMEA Awards!
At the Cicada Club with the Johnny Holiday Show
Johnny Holiday invited me to perform at the Cicada Club during his May 2015 Johnny Holiday Spectacular show.
Honorable Mention in the International Songwriting Competition
My song “House of Make Believe” just received an Honorable Mention in the Jazz Category of the 2014 International Songwriting Competition.
Saturday Nights at the Marriott
My band and I have entered upon a residence at the Warner Center Marriott in Los Angeles.
At Typhoon with the SMC Big Band
I was featured singer with the Santa Monica College Big Band in a show at Typhoon by the Santa Monica Airport. Conducted by Keith Fiddmont.
Winner of “Jazz Song of the Year” at the IMEA Awards
I am excited to be able to share that last night at the International Music & Entertainment Association Awards, my original jazz song Shanghai Blues won “Jazz Song of the Year.”
2nd Place in the WeDemand Competition
Voting for the WeDemand competition (and the chance to win an all-expenses paid trip to perform in a city with the most fan votes) ended on September 28th.
I came in second–a big surprise!
IMEA Awards Nomination
I’ve been nominated for “Jazz Artist of the Year” by the International Music & Entertainment Association.