for 2022
The Tuscan Room Piano Bar Proudly Presents
An Intimate Evening with Pianist DEHNER FRANKS
An Intimate Evening with Pianist DEHNER FRANKS
passionate lover of music, life and piano bars!
At the Tuscan Room Piano Bar we sit at the piano, or next to it for an intimate experience feeling and listening to beautiful live music. The top was designed and created by master carpenter/musician (cellist) Lee Zimmerman. Only 12 seats are available each night.
Dehner Franks has a beautiful gift for playing the piano and reading his audience. He got his start as the elegant young man playing the piano in the wood paneled Fireside Room in Seattle’s Sorrento Hotel where John and I first met him in the mid 90s.
Dehner Franks has appeared at Seattle’s Jazz Alley, Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, Yoshi’s in San Francisco, Cezanne Jazz Club in Houston and Catalina Jazz Club in L.A. He was Pianist/Musical Director for the show “Five Guys Named Moe” and the pianist for the traveling musical “Ain’t Misbehavin,” a sassy musical celebration of legendary jazz and stride pianist Fats Waller. Dehner has toured internationally and currently lives in Houston, Texas. —Miriam Singer
Hors d'oeuvres, beverages and dessert provided.
If wine is your beverage of choice, please bring a bottle.
There will be two one hour sets of music with a break for dessert.
Dates: |
Thursday, November 3rd |
Friday, November 4th | |
Saturday, November 5th |
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Time: |
6:00 pm |
Location: |
To be revealed upon purchase |
The music captured the allure of youth, beauty, hope and the rhythm of Rio de Janeiro with a fresh jazz take on Brazil’s honored musical tradition, the samba, making it more intimate and sophisticated. People fell in love with it, and the Bossa Nova craze exploded.
We’re bringing back that excitement to celebrate the artistry of three of the past’s most brilliant musicians: Antônio Carlos Jobim, João Gilberto and Stan Getz with master Brazilian musicians Romero Lubambo on guitar, Helio Alves on piano, Nilson Matta on bass, Duduka da Fonseca on drums and singer Maucha Adnet. On tenor saxophone, taking the place of Stan Getz, is the eloquent Harry Allen completing this amazing sextet celebrating the great music of Brazil.
"Romero is the best Brazilian guitarist there is." — Herbie Mann.
“Harry Allen’s playing is nothing less than perfect.” — John Pizzarelli
Dates | Location |
Wednesday, September 14th, 7:30pm | The Historic Avalon Theatre Grand Junction, CO |
Thursday, September 15th, 7:30pm | The Newman Center for the Performing Arts at DU Denver, CO |
Live from Austin
Grammy nominated
John Arthur Martinez
Grammy nominated
John Arthur Martinez
https://www.johnarthurmartinez.net/
John Arthur Martinez (JAM) is a guitar playing singer/songwriter from Austin, Texas who will lift your spirit with his blend of Americana, Texas Hill Country Swing and Country Music. The flowing melodies of his songs carry stories sung by his big Texas heart.
“John Arthur Martinez is one of the great Texas singer-songwriters. Having seen him perform as a solo artist and with his band, it’s evident that this guy is the real thing.” —Ray Benson, Asleep at the Wheel
John Arthur Martinez (JAM) will be performing with his long-time band-mates Kurt Baumer, a virtuoso fiddle player and Luiz Coutinho de Souza, his Brazilian percussionist.
These events are sponsored by Don “K” Subaru.
Location: |
Sliter Park |
Outdoor Concert
Bigfork, Montana
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Date: | Wednesday, July 27th, 7:00pm |
Tickets: | $5 entry fee to Sliter Park
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Location: |
Schafer’s Restaurant |
279 Eagle Bend Drive, Bigfork, Montana |
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Celebrating Schafer’s new location in Eagle Bend
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Date: | Sunday, July 31st, 7:00pm |
Tickets: | Enjoy elegant dining at Schafer’s in Eagle Bend
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The Tuscan Room Proudly Presents
An Intimate Evening with
ALAN BROADBENT
“One of the greatest living jazz pianists” —LA Times
Alan Broadbent is an accomplished pianist, composer, arranger and conductor. He was Diana Krall’s piano teacher and became her arranger and music director. He was the pianist for ten years with Nelson Riddle’s orchestra and led the orchestra when Linda Ronstadt went on tour showcasing the songs on her Nelson Riddle albums. Mr. Broadbent was pianist, arranger and conductor for Natalie Cole’s Unforgettable tour. He has been the pianist and/or arranger for many artists including Chet Baker, Sarah Vaughn, Rosemary Clooney, Mel Torme, Shirley Horn, Tierney Sutton, Michael Feinstein, Andrea Bocelli, Steve Tyrell, Michael Bublé and Karrin Allyson. He was pianist and arranger with Charlie Haden's Quartet West. And he plays the piano beautifully.
https://www.alanbroadbent.com/
Location: |
The Tuscan Room |
Grand Junction, Colorado | |
Date: | Friday, April 29th - 6pm Saturday, April 30th - 6pm Sunday, May 1st - 6pm Hors d’oeuvres, beverages and dessert will be provided. If wine is your beverage of choice, please bring a bottle of wine to enjoy. |
Tickets: | Box office 970-424-5176 |
Singer & Simpson Productions proudly presents
5 time Grammy Nominee KARRIN ALLYSON
a "singer with a feline touch and impeccable intonation.” —NY Times
“Word to the wise: Always see Karrin Allyson when she comes to town. She is a delight.” —Scott Yanow, JAZZ AROUND TOWN, December, 2021
Straight from a 5 night/10 show appearance at Birdland Jazz Club in New York City, Karrin Allyson will be performing at The Tuscan Room with bassist Tim Emmons. Tim Emmons is a veteran of more than 300 film, record and television scores including Mission: Impossible, and the Wedding Planner. He has performed live with Liza Minelli and Natalie Cole. He’s recorded with Stevie Wonder and Barbara Streisand.
Allyson’s songs “shimmer with tender vibrancy.” —Christopher Loudon, VOX
Location: |
The Tuscan Room |
Grand Junction, Colorado | |
Date: |
Thursday, February 3rd - 6pm Friday,February 4th - 6pm Saturday, February 5th, - 6pm Hors d’oeuvres, beverages and dessert will be provided. If wine is your beverage of choice, please bring a bottle of wine to enjoy. |
Tickets: | Box office 970-424-5176 |