Greetings and Happy Holidays!
A word of thanks!
Thank you to all our friends, supporters, partners and music lovers for their wonderful support of our music and entertainment over the year!
A special thanks to our musician friends for their collaboration and for creating and sharing the magic of music with us.
UPCOMING EVENTS AND PERFORMANCES
Monday, November 4, Mélange Jazz Duet, Laurent Bass (sax, percussion, harmonica) and Bert Harris) – Sassafras Bar & Restaurant, 48 S. 2nd St., Old City 6:30pm-9:30pm.
Sassafras is a wonderful vintage iconic bar lounge with classy vibes located in the heart of our Old City neighborhood where you can enjoy live jazz, delicious cocktails and delicious fare.
Thursday, November 7, Mélange Jazz Duet, Bert Harris, upright bass; Laurent Bass, tenor saxophone. Whole Foods Market, 1111 N. Bethlehem Pike, Spring House PA 6:00pm-8:00pm.
Monday, November 18, Mélange Jazz Duet, Laurent Bass and Bert Harris, Sassafras Old City 6:30pm-9:30pm.
Sunday, November 24, Mélange Jazz Collective Quartet, featuring saxophonist Laurent Bass, bassist Bert Harris, guitarist Steve Strawitz, drummer Grant MacAvoy. Sunday Jazz Brunch, Manayunk Brewery Restaurant, 4120 Main Street, Manayunk, 10:30am– 2:30pm.
Mural by James Dupree
Manayunk Brewery Restaurant is a great go to spot for Sunday Jazz brunch for those seeking great live music along with delicious buffet options, craft beers and more.
Friday, November 29, Mélange Jazz Duet, Bert Harris, upright bass; Laurent Bass, tenor saxophone. Table + Tavern Whole Foods Market, Wynnewood, 6:30pm-8:30pm.
Thursday, December 5, Mélange Jazz Duet, Bert Harris, upright bass; Laurent Bass, tenor saxophone. Whole Foods Market, 1111 N. Bethlehem Pike, Spring House, 6:00pm-8:00pm.
Saturday, December 7, Mélange Jazz Duet, Laurent Bass, tenor sax and Bert Harris, bass; social event, private event.
Thursday, December 12, Mélange Jazz Duet, Laurent Bass, tenor sax and Bert Harris, bass; corporate holiday party, private event.
Sunday, December 15, Mélange Jazz Collective Quartet, featuring saxophonist Laurent Bass, bassist Bert Harris, guitarist Steve Strawitz. Sunday Jazz Brunch, Manayunk Brewery Restaurant, 4120 Main Street, Manayunk, 10:30am– 2:30pm.
Friday, December 19, Mélange Jazz Duet, Bert Harris, upright bass; Laurent Bass, tenor saxophone. Table + Tavern Whole Foods Market, Wynnewood, 6:30pm-8:30pm.
Monday, December 23, Mélange Jazz Duet, Laurent Bass and Bert Harris, Sassafras Old City, 6:30pm-9:30pm.
Monday, January 6, Mélange Jazz Duet, Laurent Bass and Bert Harris, Sassafras, Old City 6:30pm-9:30pm.
Monday, January 20, Mélange Jazz Duet, Laurent Bass and Bert Harris, Sassafras, Old City 6:30pm-9:30pm.
Monday, February 10, Mélange Jazz Duet, Laurent Bass and Bert Harris, Sassafras, Old City 6:30pm-9:30pm.
Monday, March 9, Mélange Jazz Duet, Laurent Bass and Bert Harris, Sassafras, Old City 6:30pm-9:30pm.
Monday, March 30, Mélange Jazz Duet, Laurent Bass and Bert Harris, Sassafras Old City, 6:30pm-9:30pm.
Monday, April 20, Mélange Jazz Duet, Laurent Bass and Bert Harris, Sassafras, Old City 6:30pm-9:30pm.
Friday, April 24, Laurent Bass and MïxT BeatZ, The Union League, private corporate event.
GIVE THE GIFT OF A MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE
Let us inspire you! If you are searching for some exciting and unique gift ideas this holiday season, music and entertainment can be the perfect gift. Make the holidays more memorable by gifting experiences! Our bands, Mélange Jazz Collective and electro act MïxT BeatZ can be the perfect musical fit for many occasions.
LB Entertainment offers a variety of live performances ranging from solos to duets, trios or larger ensembles as well as a choice of instrument groupings.
MïxT BeatZ – Multi-instrumentalist and saxophonist Laurent Bass creates sophisticated and upbeat soundscapes through original compositions/remix in electro genre performed by MïxT BeatZ and electro-enhanced jazz creations by LB Jazz +One. Sample his music http://www.lbentertainmentintl.com/about-us/mixt-beatz-2/
Mélange Jazz Collective – Mélange Jazz Collective is a versatile and inventive Philadelphia ensemble who works in the World Beat, Blues, Funk and Jazz scenes. Recognized as one of the finest Jazz ensembles in the Philadelphia region, Mélange is known on the Jazz scene and event circles for crafting and performing fresh artistic interpretation of Jazz standards and for its creative original compositions penned by members of the band.
Select and book a performance – When planning a stylish soirée, a jazz cocktail hour, a garden-party, a family celebration or a holiday celebration at a private venue or in your own home, live music will help create the ultimate entertaining experience and add a memorable dimension to the occasion.
LB Entertainment provides high quality musical experience and flawless entertainment designed to enhance many types of events. Call us today at 215.629.1791 or write to us at danielle@lbentertainmentintl.com for booking our bands or to request additional information about our rates, artists and availability for the 2019-2020 season.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM RECENT PERFORMANCES
– Arts and Design – October 4, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio at G. T. Design’s opening reception at LEMA + BULTHAUP Studio in celebration of Design Philadelphia Festival. With saxophonist, Laurent Bass; bassist, Bert Harris; pianist, David Dzubinski. Here’s a short clip of the event: https://vimeo.com/366756063
– Corporate Entertainment – Mélange Jazz Collective Trio at The Lucy. We were honored to provide our jazz entertainment by Mélange Jazz Collective at this year’s Penn Law’s distinguished event, 2019 Benefactors’ Dinner Reception at the elegant venue, The Lucy, in Center City on October 24. Featuring Laurent Bass, tenor sax; Jason Fifield, double bass; David Dzubinski, piano.
JAZZ CULTURE
We recently attended two performances by iconic jazz musicians.
– Odeon Pope – Sounds of the Circle Premiere, La Rose Jazz Club, October 12. https://www.pewcenterarts.org/event/sounds-circle-premiere-2019-10-12-000000
Pioneering jazz saxophonist, Pew Fellow, composer and performer Odeon Pope who grew up in Philadelphia lead an ensemble of great Philadelphia musicians playing Odeon Pope’s original compositions for his Sounds of the Circle project at La Rose Jazz Club in Germantown. This was a historic performance!
– Cecil McBee – Jazz On a High Floor in the Afternoon at the Whitney Museum, New York November 16 https://whitney.org/events/cecil-mcbee,
The Whitney Museum is presenting a series of cross-generational live in-gallery jazz performances in coordination with the multimedia exhibit showing by artist Jason Moran that pay homage to iconic New York jazz venues. The quintessential bassist Cecil McBee, accompanied by two talented musicians, performed original compositions at Slugs’ Saloon, a staged installation reminiscent of the historic East Village jazz landmark. It was a fantastic concert to attend.
Thank you for your continued support of live music. Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season,
Danielle
Danielle Rion-Bass
International Event Professional
LB Entertainment, LLC