Greetings. Welcome to our latest newsletter!

To a new year!

We’re enthused about our new musical opportunities and extended collaborations with talented artists and associates during this upcoming year.

We’re excited to present new creative and innovative performances by Mélange Jazz Collective, LB Jazz+One and MïxT BeatZ. Whether they are performing for a special event at an iconic venue, for a private event or for a public stage appearance, our musical artists will bring their cool sophisticated vibes and personal style to their performances, a hallmark of our entertainment experience.

It is a privilege and pleasure to work with such talented artists.

Creating your Signature Event with Jazz Privé +

When planning an intimate dinner party, a stylish soirée, a garden-party, a family celebration, a holiday celebration, concert, or any other special get-togethers in your own home, live music will help you create the ultimate entertaining experience and will reflect your personal style.

Jazz Privé +, a full musical service from LB Entertainment, will add a quality musical experience and enjoyment to your own events.

Find out more about our entertainment and performance options. For all inquiries, please contact us at danielle@lbentertainmentintl.com or call us today.

Special Events and Event Entertainment – LB Entertainment, LLC – Event Entertainment and Production

Our experience, dedication, and commitment to excellence in the event and entertainment industry over the last 15 years distinguish us as performers and boutique entertainment company.

Here are some of our highlights:

• Sensitivity to clients’ needs and customized experience.
• Ability to provide the right musical style and imprint for your event (social, corporate, non profit, private).
• Partnership with professional and first-rank musicians and performers in many musical genres.
• Core competencies in event leadership through Temple STHM’s programs and industry organizations.
• 25 years of management experience that you can depend upon.
• Competitively priced.
• Insured.
• A long list of satisfied clients.

For booking information or to request additional information about our rates, artists and their 2019 availability, please call us today or write to danielle@lbentertainmentintl.com.

 Essentials for touring internationally

Getting signed up and performing on the international circuit is a good way to develop one’s career, promote music, increase sales and distribution. Performing in different cultures and environment can be an exciting, rewarding and very enriching experience.

As for any international artistic activities, there are important requirements to comply with whether you book your band directly or through promoters, booking agents or clubs. Here is some general information to consider for navigating the music-biz for a successful tour overseas.

Contracts: Negotiate and review contracts prior to touring.

Scheduling: Set up tour well in advance for each city.

Official documents:

. Valid passport: Many countries require your passport to be valid for 3-6 months        beyond your departure date from the country you are visiting. Be sure your passport is valid before flying abroad or you may be denied boarding.

.  Valid work permit/visa: if you are planning to touring overseas, figuring out your work permit/visa situation should be a top priority. Consult with your booking agent or check requirements with the proper authorities before traveling and performing.

Insurance: check your current coverage with your insurance company and evaluate if you require additional travel insurance for medical services overseas and for instruments/equipment.

Travel expenses to consider:

. Airlines – buy tickets early

. Accommodations/Food

. Equipment rental: evaluate differential cost between using a freight forwarding             company to ship your instruments or renting overseas.

. Vehicle rental.

Financial and legal factors:

. Performance fees/currency

. Local taxes

. Local fees

. Royalties

Language barriers: learn a few valuable sentences and understanding of cultural etiquette.

Voltage differences.

Technology/Communication: check with your carrier for options on international plans.

 Music Agenda

Upcoming Performances

Acadia Philly ‘Bringing New Orleans to Philadelphia’

 Acadia – 824 S 8th street, Philadelphia

Featuring ‘Mélange Jazz Collective Trio –

Saturday, January 5 – 8:00pm-11:00pm

Saturday, January 19 – 8:00pm-11:00pm

Saturday, January 26 – 8:00pm-11:00pm

Saturday, February 2 – 7:30pm-10:30pm

Saturday, February 16 – 7:30pm-10:30pm

Saturday, February 23 – 7:30pm-10:30pm

Honoring Black History Month with Jazz series at Philadelphia International Airport

Featuring Mélange Jazz Collective Quartet – saxophonist Laurent Bass; Bassist, Bert Harris; keyboardist, David Dzubinski; vocalist, V. Shayne Frederick.

Friday, February 8 – 2:00pm-4:00pm

Food Court located at Terminal B-C

Sassafras Bar Old City – ‘A Philly neighborhood vintage iconic bar with classy vibes located in the heart of Old City’

48 S 2nd street, Old City 6:30pm-9:30pm

Featuring Mélange Jazz Duet – Laurent Bass, tenor saxophone; Bert Harris, upright bass.

Monday, January 7 – 6:30pm-9:30pm

Monday, January 14 – 6:30pm-9:30pm

Monday, January 21 – 6:30pm-9:30pm

Warmdaddy’s – ‘Southern cuisine, Happy Hour, Live Music’

Warmdaddy’s – 1400 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia

Happy Hour Thursday Night Groove series hosted by Michael Tozzi and ijazzglobal.com. Live Music, free parking, complimentary buffet + reduced prices on drinks and appetizers.

Featuring Mélange Jazz Collective Trio – Laurent Bass, saxophone; Bert Harris, upright bass; Steven Strawitz, guitar.

Thursday, January 17- 5:00pm-7:00pm

Thursday, March 14 – 5:00pm-7:00pm

Manayunk Brewery & Restaurant – ‘A go to spot for Sunday Jazz brunch for those seeking great live music along with delicious buffet options, craft beers and more’

www.manayunkbrewery.com – 4120 Main St., Philadelphia

Sunday Jazz Brunch

Featuring Mélange Jazz Collective Trio/Quartet–

Sunday, January 27 – 10:30am-2:30pm

Sunday, February 24 – 10:30am-2:30pm

Sunday, March 31 – 10:30am-2:30pm

Sunday, May 19 – 10:30am-2:30pm

Paris Wine Bar – ‘Experience Philadelphia’s finest live jazz in a cozy and intimate Parisian style bistro located in the Art Museum area’

Paris Wine Bar – 2303 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia-

Featuring Bert Harris Trio –

Friday, February 1 – 9:00pm-12:00am

Table + Tavern, Whole Foods Market, Wynnewood –

15 E Wynnewood Road, Wynnewood

Featuring Mélange Jazz Trio – Bert Harris, bass; Laurent Bass, saxophone; Robert Morales, congas.

Thursday, February 14 – 6:30pm-8:30pm

Friday, March 29 – 6:30pm-8:30pm

SAVE THE DATE – March 23, 2019

Jazz & R&B @The Wyndham by NAM Events LLC – Wyndham hotel/Terra Nova Lounge, 1111 Rt 73, Mount Laurel, NJ. Tickets required.

Featuring Mélange Jazz Collective Quartet– Bert Harris, bass; Laurent Bass, saxophone; David Dzubinski, keyboard; Kaylé Brecher, vocalist; Jeff Johnson, drums.

Thank you for your continuing support of our music and musical talent.

 Best wishes.

Danielle Rion-Bass

International Event Professional

LB ENTERTAINMENT, LLC

Event Entertainment and Production

Event Leadership Executive Cert., Temple STHM

PHL Certified Hospitality Professional

Winter Preview

Dear Friends of LB Entertainment,

Season’s greetings and warmest wishes to all!

As we look back on our musical experiences and performances this past year, we’re grateful to all our friends, fans, clients, jazz enthusiasts and dedicated audience for their support of our entertainment and musical artists. And, as the year is winding down, we have much to be thankful for. We’re looking forward to an exciting new musical year and to be a part of the city’s thriving and vibrant music community while exploring new destinations and projects.

We are passionate about sharing the experience of live music and bringing together artists, jazz and music lovers.

Some of our 2019 projects –

We are looking forward to:

Creating new performance opportunities for our musicians and creating new music.

Collaborating with documentary filmmaker on music for new documentary project.

Expanding cross collaborative opportunities with cultural, events and hospitality industry leaders.

MïxT BeatZ

With our profile raised by the recent release of the EP MïxT BeatZ  and with a new stylishly refined live electro performance, Laurent Bass brings a new exciting  style on the live electro scene.  MïxT BeatZ project is a collection of brilliant original compositions composed and produced by Laurent that incorporates elements of soul, hip-hop, EDM, funk with jazz.  Laurent fuses live electronica with contemporary jazz to create a unique hybrid style of electronic music that exposes the rich originality and style of his multi-textural electro acoustic creations.

“Excited for the album release because you are the bomb.com! The new music is very cutting edge” (from one of our loyal patrons).

Mixt BeatZ EP is available worldwide on Amazon Music, iTunes, Deezer, Spotify, and all major platforms.

Look for a new album and some great performances in the upcoming year!

To inquire about MïxT BeatZ ‘s live performances and booking information, please contact us at danielle@laurentbass.com.

Mélange Jazz Collective

Mélange Jazz Collective is a fusion of individual musical talents who combine a diverse and rich range of musical backgrounds and styles inspired from Jazz to Latin, funk, blues, reggae, new music to world beat music. Recognized as one of the premier Jazz bands in the Philadelphia area, 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.

The ensemble can perform as instrumental – or with a vocalist – as duets, trios, quartets or larger ensembles with a selection of different instrumentation,  depending upon our  clients and event requirements.

”On behalf of Jazz @ the Wyndham we want to extend a HEARTY Thank You to you and Mélange Jazz Collective for the phenomenal performance that left the audience wanting MORE!   … We Love beloved Mélange Jazz Collective (MJC) to life!  My best, Mary (and Nancie & The J@TW team)!”

GIFT IDEAS THAT MAKE THE HOLIDAYS MORE MEMORABLE

Looking for something unique for holiday gifts this year or create a new tradition? Give the gift of an experience with live music.

Select and book a performance –

A world of music for a world of reasons – Live performances can be the perfect gift for a variety of occasions, whether it is for a small and personal event or a larger social event.

• Mélange Jazz Collective – A creative, versatile, sophisticated and professional jazz ensemble that creates great music and exciting performances. Available as duos, trios, quartets and larger ensembles with a selection of different instrumentation.

For booking or to request additional information about our rates, artists and their availability for 2019, please contact us at danielle@lbentertainmentintl.com.

• MïxT BeatZ – Distinctively stylish and cutting-edge electro performances in live setup.

Book a special electro performance with MïxT BeatZ and multi-instrumentalist and producer Laurent Bass.

To inquire about MïxT BeatZ ‘s live performances and booking information, please contact us at danielle@laurentbass.com or lb@laurentbass.com.

Buy the EP –  on Amazon CLiCK HERE  iTunes CLiCK HERE or Stream on Spotify CLiCK HERE

Get the album – ‘For the Love of Germantown’: The album is a compilation of nine great Jazz, Blues and Soul performances of new and classic songs by artists from the Philadelphia area and is in celebration of the rich culture, diversity and history of Germantown. We are proud and honored to have been a part of Philadelphia Jazz Project/Germantown United CCD’s project. Mélange Jazz Collective is featured on track 5, “Sunday Sermon on Mars”, an original composition written by Mélange Jazz Collective’s bassist Bert Harris and dedicated to Sun Ra, visionary musician, composer and band leader who resided in Germantown for some time.

Sunday Sermon on Mars features bassist, Bert Harris; saxophonist, Laurent Bass; drummer, Kimpedro Rodriguez; guitarist, Steve Strawitz.

The cd is a beautiful gift and is available for purchase for $15 at  http://germantownunitedcdc.org/programs-and-projects/germantownalbum/

CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND UPCOMING PERFORMANCES

December 3, Mélange Jazz Duo (sax/bass), The Art of the Duet, Sassafras Bar, 48 S 2^nd Street, Old City, 6:30pm-9:30pm (public event).

December 7, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio (keyboard/sax/bass), Davio’s, (holiday receptions/private event).

December 9, Mélange Jazz Collective Quartet (keyboard, bass, drums, sax), Sunday Jazz Brunch, Manayunk Brewery & Restaurant, 10:30am-2:30pm (public event).

December 10, Mélange Jazz Duo (sax/bass), The Art of the Duet, Sassafras Bar, 48 S 2^nd Street, Old City, 6:30pm-9:30pm (public event).

December 13, Mélange Jazz Duo, Laurent Bass and Bert Harris, private event, Old City.

December 15, Mélange Jazz Collective trio, Acadia Restaurant, 824 South Eight Street, Philadelphia, 8pm-11pm. Bassist Bert Harris, percussionist Karen Smith, saxophonist Laurent Bass.

December 17, Mélange Jazz Duo (sax/bass), The Art of the Duet, Sassafras Bar, 48 S 2^nd Street, Old City, 6:30pm-9:30pm (public event).

December 21, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio (sax/bass/congas), Table + Tavern, Whole Foods Market, 15 East Wynnewood Road, Wynnewood, 6:30pm-8:30pm (public event).

December 23, Mélange Jazz Collective Quartet (keyboard, bass, percussion, sax), Sunday Jazz Brunch, Manayunk Brewery & Restaurant, 10:30am-2:30pm (public event).

December 29, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, Acadia Restaurant, 824 South Eight Street, Philadelphia, 8pm-11pm. Bassist Bert Harris, conga player Robert Morales, saxophonist Laurent Bass (public event)

January 5, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, Acadia Restaurant, 824 South Eight Street, Philadelphia, 8pm-11pm. Bassist Bert Harris, conga player Robert Morales, saxophonist Laurent Bass (public event).

January 7, Mélange Jazz Duet, Bert Harris, bass; Laurent Bass, tenor saxophone, Sassafras Bar, 48 S 2^nd Street, Old City, 6:30pm-9:30pm (public event).

January 14, Mélange Jazz Duet (sax/bass), Sassafras Bar, 48 S 2^nd Street, Old City, 6:30pm-9:30pm (public event).

January 17 , Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, Warmdaddy’s Thursday Happy Hour hosted by Michael Tozzi and ijazzglobal.com. Featuring saxophonist Laurent Bass, bassist Bert Harris, guitarist Steve Strawitz. 5pm-7pm (public event).

January 19, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, Acadia Restaurant, 824 South Eight Street, Philadelphia, 8pm-11pm. Bassist Bert Harris, percussionist Karen Smith, saxophonist Laurent Bass (public event).

January 21, Mélange Jazz Duet(sax/bass), Sassafras Bar, 48 S 2^nd Street, Old City, 6:30pm-9:30pm (public event).

January 26, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, Acadia Restaurant, 824 South Eight Street, Philadelphia, 8pm-11pm. Bassist Bert Harris, percussionist Karen Smith, saxophonist Laurent Bass (public event).

January 27, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, Sunday Jazz Brunch, Manayunk Brewery & Restaurant, 10:30am-2:30pm. Bert Harris, bass; Laurent Bass, tenor saxophone, David Dzubinski, keyboard (public event).

February 1, Bert Harris Trio, Paris Wine Bar, 2303 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130 9pm-12am (public event).

February 9, Mélange Jazz Collective trio, Acadia Restaurant, 824 South Eight Street, Philadelphia, 8pm-11pm. Bassist Bert Harris, percussionist Karen Smith, saxophonist Laurent Bass (public event).

February 14, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio (sax/bass/congas), Table + Tavern, Whole Foods Market, 15 East Wynnewood Road, Wynnewood, 6:30pm-8:30pm (public event).

February 16, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, Acadia Restaurant, 824 South Eight Street, Philadelphia, 8pm-11pm. Bassist Bert Harris, percussionist Karen Smith, saxophonist Laurent Bass (public event).

February 24, Mélange Jazz Collective Quartet, Sunday Jazz Brunch, Manayunk Brewery & Restaurant, 10:30am-2:30pm. Featuring bassist Bert Harris, saxophonist Laurent Bass, keyboardist, David Dzubinski, drummer Jeff Johnson (public event).

March 14 , Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, Warmdaddy’s Thursday Happy Hour hosted by Michael Tozzi and ijazzglobal.com. Featuring saxophonist Laurent Bass, bassist Bert Harris, guitarist Steve Strawitz. 5pm-7pm (public event).

March 23, Mélange Jazz Collective, Live Jazz @The Wyndham, Mount Laurel, NJ.Featuring bassist Bert Harris, keyboardist David Dzubinski, saxophonist Laurent Bass, drummer Jeff Johnson, vocalist Kaylé Brecher.

March 29, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, Table + Tavern, Whole Foods Market, 15 East Wynnewood Road, Wynnewood, 6:30pm-8:30pm. Bert  Harris, bass; Laurent Bass, saxophone; Robert Morales, congas (public event).

March 31, Mélange Jazz Collective, Sunday Jazz Brunch, Manayunk Brewery & Restaurant, 10:30am-2:30pm (public event).

April 5, Laurent Bass + MïxT BeatZ, The Union League (private event)

RECENT EVENTS HIGHLIGHTS

MïxT BeatZ, Eat, Drink & Be Giving at NMAJH, “A festive evening for a good cause”- We were thrilled to have the opportunity to support MANNA’s fundraiser and showcase Laurent’s special Live Mïxt BeatZ performance at the National Museum of American Jewish History in conjunction with Philadelphia Style Magazine and special events experts from our area. https://www.nmajh.org/CalendarEvent.aspx?eventid=629

Mélange Jazz Collective Quartet at Jazz @The Wyndham, Mount Laurel – It was a pleasure for Mélange to perform for a very appreciative audience and jazz lovers at Jazz @The Wyndham, a live concert series held every Saturday night at the Wyndham Hotel in Mt. Laurel and sponsored by NAM Events, LLC. Featuring Bert Harris on bass, Laurent Bass on tenor saxophone, David Dzubinski on keyboard, Jeff Johnson on drums. Mélange Jazz Collective will return at Jazz @ The Wyndham on Saturday March 23, 2019.

MïxT BeatZ performing for CLX Logistics’ Open House, corporate event – Laurent and MïxT BeatZ set the vibe with great music and ambiance with an engaging and innovative electro performance at this year’s event for one of our favorite clients.

Mélange Jazz Collective performing for Cars & Cigars 2018, Capital Grille King of Prussia – LB Entertainment was delighted to be invited again to provide entertainment at this year’s Cars and Cigars event, one of The Capital Grille King of Prussia exciting signature events. The early Fall alfresco soirée was a fabulous night of great hospitality and entertainment. Guests enjoyed an evening of delicious cuisine, fine wines, spirits, hand-rolled cigars and sleek cars highlighted with live music by our trio Mélange Jazz Collective. Featuring Laurent Bass on tenor saxophone, Walter Runge on keyboard, Bert Harris on bass.

Mélange Jazz Collective performing at Antonio Fink Exhibits in Berwyn – Guests enjoyed a delightful fall evening reception of art and music for contemporary artist Antonio Fink Exhibits to the sounds of Mélange Jazz Collective, with Laurent Bass on saxophone, Robert Morales on congas, Bert Harris on upright bass.

GALLERY

MïxT BeatZ at NMAJH

Thank you for your support of the Arts. Wishing you a joyful holiday season.

Cheers!

Danielle Rion-Bass

International Event Professional

LB ENTERTAINMENT, LLC

Event Entertainment and Production

www.lbentertainmentintl.com

Event Leadership Executive Cert., Temple STHM

PHL Certified Hospitality Professional

Booking:  danielle@lbentertainmentintl.com

Greetings and welcome!

EAT, DRINK AND BE GIVING!  A festive evening for a good cause

Join LB Entertainment and other special events experts on Monday November 12th at The National Museum of American Jewish History!

Enjoy a progressive dining experience and live entertainment throughout the stunning spaces of the museum, sip on specialty cocktails, explore the museum, win raffle prizes, and give back to the community!

All proceeds benefit the Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance (MANNA) whose mission is to serve people who are at acute nutritional risk due to serious illness by providing delicious nourishing meals and counsel.

Join us and MïxT BeatZ for this very special event! Tickets are $50 per person – RSVP by November 5th.

 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND TICKETS HERE

https://www.nmajh.org/CalendarEvent.aspx?eventid=629

National Museum of American Jewish History

Corner of 5th and Market Streets

Philadelphia, PA 19106

About MïxT BeatZ – New EP Release

UPCOMING EVENTS AND PERFORMANCES – MïxT BeatZ and Mélange Jazz Collective

We look forward to seeing you at one of our performances. Thank you for your interest in our Music and support of Performing Arts.

Best wishes,

Danielle Rion-Bass

International Event Professional

LB ENTERTAINMENT, LLC

Event Entertainment and Production

www.lbentertainmentintl.com

www.laurentbass.com

Booking Information: danielle@laurentbass.com

Greetings and welcome!

We are very excited to announce the release of Laurent’s new EP MïxT BeatZ, October 1 on 212 degree record label.

LAURENT BASS

Philadelphia based, multi-instrumentalist and contemporary electronic artist Laurent Bass has been a forerunner in the electronic beats and jazz scene.

His latest project and debut EP MïxT BeatZ was released October 1, 2018 by  record label https://thatextradegree.com/

MïxT BeatZ is a collection of original compositions that incorporates soul, hip-hop, EDM, and funk with an element of jazz and exposes the rich originality and style of Laurent’s multi-textural electro-acoustic creations.

Listen to and buy the songs below.

Amazon CLiCK HERE  iTunes CLiCK HERE or Stream on Spotify CLiCK HERE

Credits:

All tracks composed and produced by Laurent  Bass.

Electronics, soprano saxophone, harmonica, keyboard by Laurent Bass

Born to music and jazz loving parents and trained as a multi-instrumentalist, music has always been a part of Laurent’s life. His own playing is influenced from a wide variety of great musicians, from Sony Rollins, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Stanley Turrentine, Wayne Shorter to Herbie Hancock, Nils Petter Molvær, Thievery Corporation, Pat Metheny, Nile Rodgers, among others. As an artist, composer and producer, he has been trained and mentored by some recognized as true innovators in contemporary electronic and jazz genres.

Laurent has shared the stage and collaborated with a variety of talents. He has performed at major music venues on the East Coast including the Kimmel Center, The Mellon Jazz Festival, Penn’s Landing Music Festival, World Café Live, The Painted Bride in Philadelphia, The Bethlehem Music Festival, the Annual SoNoArts Celebration, and at some European events.

Performance booking: Please contact Danielle Rion-Bass, Danielle@LaurentBass.com

CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND PERFORMANCES

Thank you for your support of our music and following our musical journey.

Danielle Rion-Bass

International Event Professional

Event Leadership Executive Cert., Temple STHM

PHL Certified Hospitality Professional

LAURENT BASS

Philadelphia based, multi-instrumentalist and contemporary electronic artist Laurent Bass has been a forerunner in the electronic beats and jazz scene.

His latest project and debut EP MïxT BeatZ will be released October 2018 byrecord Label https://thatextradegree.com/

MïxT BeatZ Project is a collection of original compositions that exposes the rich originality and style of Laurent’s multi-textural electro-acoustic creations.

Look for the EP on Amazon, Itunes, Spotify this October.

Credits:

All tracks composed and produced by Laurent Bass.

Electronics, soprano saxophone, harmonica, keyboard by Laurent Bass.

Born to music and jazz loving parents and trained as a multi-instrumentalist, music has always been a part of Laurent’s life. His own playing is influenced from a wide variety of great musicians, from Sony Rollins, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Stanley Turrentine, Wayne Shorter to Herbie Hancock, Nils Petter Molvær, Thievery Corporation, Pat Metheny, Nile Rodgers, among others. As an artist, composer and producer, he has been trained and mentored by some recognized as true innovators in contemporary electronic and jazz genres.

Laurent has shared the stage and collaborated with a variety of talents. He has performed at major music venues on the East Coast including the Kimmel Center, The Mellon Jazz Festival, Penn’s Landing Music Festival, World Café Live, The Painted Bride in Philadelphia, The Bethlehem Music Festival, the Annual SoNoArts Celebration, and at some European events.

Performance booking: Please contact Danielle Rion-Bass, Danielle@LaurentBass.com

FALL INTO JAZZ

­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Join us to kick off our fall music season! We’re grateful for the opportunity to return and perform at some of our favorite venues and look forward to seeing you at our live performances.

Calendar of upcoming public and private performances

September 6, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, First Thursday of the Month, Warmdaddys’, Thursday Happy Hour hosted by Michael Tozzi and Ijazzglobal.com, 1400 S. Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, 5:00pm-7:00pm.

September 10, Mélange Jazz Duet, Laurent Bass and Bert Harris, Sassafras Bar & Restaurant, Old City 6:30pm-9:30pm.

September 14, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, Betsy Ross House, with Laurent Bass on saxophone, Bert Harris on bass, Robert Morales on conga drums. 5:00pm- 8:00pm, Little Rebel Beer Garden series presented by Devil’s Den Philadelphia.

September 16, Mélange Jazz Collective Quartet, featuring saxophonist Laurent Bass, bassist Bert Harris, guitarist Steve Strawitz, drummer Jeffrey Johnson. Sunday Jazz Brunch, Manayunk Brewery Restaurant, 4120 Main Street, Manayunk, 10:30am– 2:30pm.

September 17, Mélange Jazz Duet, Laurent Bass and Bert Harris, Sassafras Bar & Restaurant, Old City 6:30pm-9:30pm.

September 20, Laurent Bass + MïxT BeatZ, private event, Blue Bell.

September 21, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, Bert Harris, upright bass; Laurent Bass, tenor saxophone; Robert Morales, conga drums. Table + Tavern Whole Foods Market, Wynnewood, 6:30pm-8:30pm.

September 22, Mélange Jazz Collective Quartet, featuring saxophonist Laurent Bass, bassist Bert Harris, keyboardist David Dzubinski, drummer Jeff Johnson.  Jazz at The Wyndham, Wyndham Hotel, M1111 Route 73, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054, 9pm-10pm.

September 24, Mélange Jazz Duet, Laurent Bass and Bert Harris, Sassafras Bar & Restaurant, Old City 6:30pm-9:30pm.

September 27, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, with saxophonist Laurent Bass, keyboardist Walter Runge, bassist Bert Harris, ‘Cars & Cigars 2018′, private event, The Capital Grille, King of Prussia.

October 5, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, featuring saxophonist Laurent Bass, bassist Bert Harris, keyboardist David Dzubinsky, DesignPhiladelphia 2018, Bulthaup Studio + LEMA Studio Open House, Bulthaup Studio celebrating 21 years of inspired design in Old City + LEMA Studio Flagship Showroom, 132 N 3d Street, 6:00pm-9:00pm.

October 8, Mélange Jazz Duet, Laurent Bass and Bert Harris, Sassafras Bar & Restaurant, Old City 6:30pm-9:30pm.

October 14, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, featuring saxophonist Laurent Bass, bassist Bert Harris, guitarist Steve Strawitz. Sunday Jazz Brunch, Manayunk Brewery Restaurant, 4120 Main Street, Manayunk, 10:30am– 2:30pm.

October 15, Mélange Jazz Duet, Laurent Bass and Bert Harris, Sassafras Bar & Restaurant, Old City 6:30pm-9:30pm.

October 22, Mélange Jazz Duet, Laurent Bass and Bert Harris, Sassafras Bar & Restaurant, Old City 6:30pm-9:30pm.

October 26, Laurent Bass with Bert Harris Trio, Paris Wine Bar, 2301 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, 9:00pm-12:00am.

October 29, Mélange Jazz Duet, Laurent Bass and Bert Harris, Sassafras Bar & Restaurant, Old City 6:30pm-9:30pm.

Danielle Rion-Bass

International Event Professional

LB ENTERTAINMENT, LLC

Event Leadership Executive Cert., Temple STHM

PHL Certified Hospitality Professional

www.lbentertainmentintl.com

SUMMER AT A GLANCE

Summer greetings!

EVENT ENTERTAINMENT LEADERSHIP

Collaboration, Creativity, Good Execution

Creating memorable experiences happens when you pair creativity and a talented team of professionals, whether it is for a social celebration or to elevate a corporate brand at a company’s event.  Events are made to inspire, create and engage. And, today’s events must be even more creative, authentic, and experiential. Music helps – music that reflects authenticity, imagination and inspiration. Whether it is a cocktail or dinner reception to conclude a conference, a gala or an intimate reception, or a stage performance, live music will bring spark, energy, beauty and foster connectivity.

LB Entertainment helps create entertainment designed to enhance many types of events.  Our musical artists, LB’s multi-talented Mélange Jazz Collective and LB’s innovative and original live electronic act MïxT BeatZ bring delight to many audiences for many occasions. (Artist Closeup: http://www.lbentertainmentintl.com/2018/03/).

Our musical options are tailored to individual needs. For information regarding booking your upcoming fall season’s events or to request additional information about our rates, artists and their availability, please call us today or write to danielle@lbentertainmentintl.com.

CREATIVITY IN MUSICAL SOUNDS

Mélange Jazz Collective Trio

Mélange Jazz Collective’s distinctive sound fuses various musical styles and backgrounds as varied as Jazz, blues, Latin, reggae, funk, new music, gospel, world. Music groups form for a variety of reasons – musical relationships, friendships and desire to perform together – but the group’s sound grows out of an understanding among the members about a collective’s musical direction and an acceptable musical outcome. Mélange’s cohesive sound reflects the collective’s close musical collaboration, history, group dynamics, improvisation. Each member expresses his individual voice and strives to engage the others to create a unified sound.

Members of Mélange Jazz Collective are a group of passionate collaborators who have performed together for over 10 years and have collaborated on several music projects. Their unique sound and style is the result of a long creative journey together that keeps developing.

“The joy of performing lies in the unexpected discovery of a new way of interpreting a tune, or in experiencing a spontaneous interaction between group members in the course of the performance that might take the tune in an unusual direction. Ultimately, a collective, informed and inspired improvisational experience might actually be considered even more successful if it leads into a kind of spontaneous musical arrangement, albeit one that is fleeting and unrepeatable. Progress might be measured by an ever-increasing number of these “arrangements” as we continue to perform together”. Steve Strawitz, Mélange Jazz Collective’s guitarist/violinist.

JAZZ CULTURE

John Coltrane: “Both Directions at Once: The Lost Album”

https://www.jazziz.com/lost-john-coltrane-album-discovered-set-for-release-in-june/

OUTDOOR PERFORMANCE SERIES

Mélange Jazz Collective at Betsy Ross House, 239 Arch St., Old City

June 14, July 12, September 14

A summer evening in the heart of our historic neighborhood – It’s always a great pleasure to perform in our own neighborhood! LB Entertainment is pleased to be invited at Betsy Ross House and have Mélange Jazz Collective perform in its beautiful courtyard  for ‘The Little Rebel Garden series’ http://historicphiladelphia.org/betsy-ross-house/betsy-ross-upcoming-events/. Enjoy local craft beers and tasty treats from some of the city’s most popular food trucks to the sounds of Mélange Jazz Collective trio. Entrance to the Beer Garden is free, food and drink are pay-as-you-go; after-hour tours of the house are $5.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wom06cNTpOI – Excerpt from ‘Saturday Morning Feeling’, one of Laurent’s original compositions performed by Mélange. Featuring LB on tenor saxophone, Bert Harris on upright bass, Robert Morales on conga drums.

MUSICAL PROGRAMMING

Calendar of upcoming public and private performances

Join us for live performances by Mélange Jazz Collective interpreting the work of an eclectic array of composers and original compositions by members of the group.

July 2, Sassafras, 48S 2d Street, Old City, Mélange Jazz Duo, Laurent Bass and Bert Harris, 6:30pm-9:30pm.

July 9, Sassafras, Old City, Mélange Jazz Duo, Laurent Bass and Bert Harris, 6:30pm-9:30pm.

July 12, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, Betsy Ross House, 239 Arch Street, Old City, 5:00pm- 8:00pm, Little Rebel Beer Garden series.

July 16, Sassafras, Old City, Mélange Jazz Duo, Laurent Bass and Bert Harris, 6:30pm-9:30pm.

August 2, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio featuring saxophonist Laurent Bass, bassist Bert Harris, guitarist Steve Strawitz.  First Thursday of the Month, Warmdaddys’, Thursday Happy Hour hosted by Michael Tozzi and Ijazzglobal.com, 5:00pm-7:00pm.

August 13, Sassafras, Old City, Mélange Jazz Duo, Laurent Bass and Bert Harris, 6:30pm-9:30pm.

August 17, Laurent Bass with Bert Harris Trio, Paris Wine Bar, 9:00pm-12:00am

August 27, Sassafras, Old City, Mélange Jazz Duo, Laurent Bass and Bert Harris, 6:30pm-9:30pm.

September 6, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, First Thursday of the Month, Warmdaddys’, Thursday Happy Hour hosted by Michael Tozzi and Ijazzglobal.com, 1400 S. Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, 5:00pm-7:00pm.

September 10, Sassafras, Old City, Mélange Jazz Duo, Laurent Bass and Bert Harris, 6:30pm-9:30pm.

September 14, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, Betsy Ross House, with Laurent Bass on saxophone, Bert Harris on bass, Robert Morales on conga drums. 5:00pm- 8:00pm, Little Rebel Beer Garden series.

September 16, Mélange Jazz Collective featuring saxophonist Laurent Bass, bassist Bert Harris, guitarist Steve Strawitz. Sunday Jazz Brunch, Manayunk Brewery Restaurant, 4120 Main Street, Manayunk, 10:30am– 2:30pm.

September 17, Sassafras, Old City, Mélange Jazz Duo, Laurent Bass and Bert Harris, 6:30pm-9:30pm.

September 20, Laurent Bass + MïxT BeatZ, private event, Blue Bell.

September 21, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, Bert Harris, upright bass; Laurent Bass, tenor saxophone; Robert Morales, conga drums. Wynnewoods Whole Foods Market, 6:30pm-8:30pm.

September 22, Mélange Jazz Collective Quartet, featuring saxophonist Laurent Bass, bassist Bert Harris, keyboardist David Dzubinski, drummer Jeff Johnson. Wyndham Hotel & Resorts, M1111 Route 73, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054.

September 27, Mélange Jazz Collective, with saxophonist Laurent Bass, keyboardist Walter Runge, bassist Bert Harris, ‘Cars & Cigars 2018′, private event, The Capital Grille, King of Prussia.

October 5, Mélange Jazz Collective trio, private event, Old City.

GALLERY

Thank you for your continued support of our music entertainment and local artists. Please check out our upcoming Fall Preview newsletter for some exciting musical news and a new season of events.

To a great Summer!

Danielle Rion-Bass

International Event Professional

LB ENTERTAINMENT, LLC

www.lbentertainmentintl.com

Event Leadership Executive Cert., Temple STHM

PHL Certified Hospitality Professional

e Danielle@LBEntertainmentintl.com

Greetings and welcome!

This spring was one of our most rewarding and exciting entertainment season I can recall.  Our season was filled with an array of diverse engagements bringing a musical experience to many social and corporate events, cultural happenings, music venues, with music performed by talented musicians.

Summer is upon us! We are equally excited about our upcoming performances for a beautiful wedding ceremony and cocktail hour reception in an elegant country setting, performing for private events in the city and bringing our cool vibes at an outdoor beer garden in our Old City neighborhood.

Entertainment Management Partner

In the midst of a constantly evolving musical and entertainment landscape, Philadelphia and its neighborhoods offer a vibrant and thriving live music scene. As an entertainment management partner and performer for many different clients, we’re excited to be part of our city’s creative community which comprises music, entertainment, art, culture, commerce.

LB Entertainment represents high notes in the musical life of our region: music in many forms and pleasures, performed by musicians of the first rank, as you may have experienced whether it is with Mélange Jazz Collective or MïxT BeatZ performing at a special event or at a public “gig”.

Nurturing relationships with our clients and musical artists has always been a high priority for us. So is fostering relationships with many of our neighborhoods’ organizations. Thank you for your support of live music and for giving our performing artists the opportunity to shine!

PHILLY’S BEST JAZZ SPOTS

Live jazz lives in many of our city’s neighborhoods’ concert halls and small venues. Here are highlights on some of Philadelphia’s best jazz spots presented by Philadelphia Magazine in their April issue: Philly’s best jazz spots. Our jazz ensembles can frequently be heard at some of the mentioned venues.  Join us and meet our artists:

MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ AT SASSAFRAS, 48 S. 2nd Street, Old City PA 19106 – 6:30pm-9:30pm

Mélange Jazz duet: saxophonist Laurent Bass and bassist Bert Harris

Dates: Monday May 7 & 14; June 4 & 11 – July 2, 9, 16 – August 13, 20, 27 – September 10 & 17.

A hidden gem located in the heart of our Old City neighborhood, we love Sassafras’s classy vibes and vintage iconic bar lounge. Enjoy Live jazz, delicious cocktails and an eclectic menu in an intimate setting.

WARMDADDY’S FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH HAPPY HOUR, 1400 S. Christopher Columbus Avenue, PA 19147 – 6:00pm-7:15pm

Mélange Jazz Collective – Laurent Bass; Bert Harris; Steven Strawitz (guitar) and guest artists.

Dates: Thursday May 3 & 17; June 7; August 2; September 6 –

Located along the Delaware River, Warmdaddy’s is a popular contemporary music entertainment venue and restaurant where you can enjoy down-home culture, live jazz, blues and R&B by local and national music acts.

Mélange Jazz Collective is featured on the first Thursday of the month for Happy Hour Thursday Night Groove Series hosted by Michael Tozzi and ijazzglobal.com. Free parking; free admission and complimentary buffet.

WEEKEND NIGHT JAZZ AT PARIS WINE BAR, 2301 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19130 – 9:00pm-12:00am

Date: Saturday June 9 –

Bert Harris trio – Laurent Bass (tenor sax); Bert Harris (bass); Karen Smith (congas).

Paris Wine Bar, a casual and elegant Parisian style bistro with intimate vibes located in the Art Museum area is the perfect spot to enjoy live jazz and a late night drink or dinner.

SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH, MANAYUNK BREWERY RESTAURANT, 4120 Main Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127 – 10:30am-2:30pm

Mélange Jazz Collective (trio or quartet) – Laurent Bass (tenor sax); Bert Harris (upright bass); Steve Strawitz (guitar and violin).

Dates: Sunday May 6; June 10; September 16 –

Manayunk Brewery Restaurant, the perfect go to spot for Sunday Jazz brunch for those seeking great live music along with delicious buffet options, craft beers and more.

PINOT BOUTIQUE, 227 Market Street, Old City – 6:00pm-9:00pm

Mélange Jazz Duet – Laurent Bass on tenor sax and Bert Harris on bass.

Dates: Friday May 25; June 15.

Jazz and Wine, a perfect harmony at Pinot Boutique.

FULL CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS

May 3, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, First Thursday of the Month, Warmdaddy’s, Thursday Happy Hour hosted by Michael Tozzi and Ijazzglobal.com, 5:00pm-7:00pm.

May 6, Mélange Jazz Collective, Sunday Jazz Brunch, Manayunk Brewery Restaurant, 10:30am-2:30pm.

May 7, Sassafras Bar, Old City, Mélange Jazz Duo, Art of the Duet, bass/sax, Laurent Bass and Bert Harris, 6:30pm-9:30pm.

May 9, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, Pennsylvania Innocence Project, special reception, WHYY studios WHYY Studios.

May 11, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, Penn Law, private event.

May 11, Jazz Trio, Penn Medicine, private event, The Logan Hotel.

May 12, Classical and jazz soloists, Penn Medicine, private events, Hyatt at The Bellevue .

May 12, Mélange Jazz Collective trio, Germantown Second Saturday Festival.

May 13, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, Penn Law, Graduation Reception, private event.

May 14, Sassafras Bar, Old City, Mélange Jazz Duo, Art of the Duet, bass/sax, Laurent Bass and Bert Harris, 6:30pm-9:30pm.

May 17, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, Warmdaddy’s, Thursday Happy Hour hosted by Michael Tozzi and Ijazzglobal.com, 5:00pm-7:00pm.

May 18, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, The Center for the Art in Wood, “A Perfect Finish”, private event, Hotel Monaco Philadelphia.

May 25, Mélange Jazz Duo, Pinot Boutique,  saxophonist Laurent Bass and bassist Bert Harris, 6:00pm-9:00pm.

June 2, Private event, Normandy Farm Hotel , Mélange Jazz Collective Duo, Trio and saxophone soloist.

June 4, Sassafras Bar, Old City, Mélange Jazz Duo, Art of the Duet, bass/sax, Laurent Bass and Bert Harris, 6:30pm- 9:30pm.

June 6, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, The Logan Hotel, private event.

June 7, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, First Thursday of the Month, Warmdaddys’, Thursday Happy Hour hosted by Michael Tozzi and Ijazzglobal.com, 5:00pm-7:00pm

June 9, Laurent Bass with Bert Harris Trio, Paris Wine Bar, 9:00pm-12:00am.

June 10, Mélange Jazz Collective, Sunday Jazz Brunch, Manayunk Brewery Restaurant, 10:30am– 2:30pm.

June 11, Sassafras, Old City, Mélange Jazz Duo, Art of the Duet, bass/sax, Laurent Bass and Bert Harris, 6:30pm-9:30pm.

June 13, Mélange Jazz Collective trio, private event, Drexel University.

June 14, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, Betsy Ross House, 5:00pm- 8:00pm, Flag Fest Beer Garden, public event.

June 15, Mélange Jazz Duo, Pinot Boutique,  saxophonist Laurent Bass and bassist Bert Harris, 6:00pm-9:00pm.

July 2, Sassafras, Old City, Mélange Jazz Duo,  Laurent Bass and Bert Harris, 6:30pm-9:30pm.

July 9, Sassafras, Old City, Mélange Jazz Duo,  Laurent Bass and Bert Harris, 6:30pm-9:30pm.

July 12, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, Betsy Ross House, 5:00pm- 8:00pm, Flag Fest Beer Garden, public event.

July 16, Sassafras, Old City, Mélange Jazz Duo,  Laurent Bass and Bert Harris, 6:30pm-9:30pm.

August 2, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, First Thursday of the Month, Warmdaddys’, Thursday Happy Hour hosted by Michael Tozzi and Ijazzglobal.com, 5:00pm-7:00pm.

August 13, Sassafras, Old City, Mélange Jazz Duo,  Laurent Bass and Bert Harris, 6:30pm-9:30pm.

August 27, Sassafras, Old City, Mélange Jazz Duo,  Laurent Bass and Bert Harris, 6:30pm-9:30pm.

September 6, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, First Thursday of the Month, Warmdaddys’, Thursday Happy Hour hosted by Michael Tozzi and Ijazzglobal.com, 5:00pm-7:00pm.

September 10, Sassafras, Old City, Mélange Jazz Duo,  Laurent Bass and Bert Harris, 6:30pm-9:30pm.

September 14, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, Betsy Ross House, 5:00pm- 8:00pm,  Beer Garden, public event.

September 16, Mélange Jazz Collective, Sunday Jazz Brunch, Manayunk Brewery Restaurant, 10:30am– 2:30pm.

September 17, Sassafras, Old City, Mélange Jazz Duo,  Laurent Bass and Bert Harris, 6:30pm-9:30pm.

RECENT EVENT AND VENUE HIGHLIGHTS

Penn Museum – April 19, 2018 – Mélange Jazz Duet, University of Pennsylvania,  private event. Featuring saxophonist Laurent Bass and bassist Bert Harris.

The Union League of Philadelphia – April 20, 2018 – Laurent Bass and MïxT BeatZ, Margaret S. Mahler Foundation, dinner reception.

WHYY Studios –  May 9, 2018 – Mélange Jazz Collective, Pennsylvania Innocence Project’s annual event and fundraiser.  Featuring saxophonist Laurent Bass, bassist Bert Harris, pianist David Dzubinski.

The Bellevue Hotel  – May 12, 2018 – classical and jazz soloists, University of Pennsylvania  Alumni receptions.

The Logan Hotel – May 11, 2018 – Jazz Trio, University of Pennsylvania, Penn Medicine Alumni event.

Hotel Monaco Philadelphia – May 18, 2018 – Mélange Jazz Collective,  The Center for Art in Wood’s reception and fundraiser. Featuring saxophonist Laurent Bass, bassist Bert Harris, pianist Alex Levin.

Words of appreciation

A few words from our clients on recently held events. Thank you!

“Laurent and his group provided the perfect creative sound for the event.”

“We so appreciate Laurent’s music which sets such a wonderful time for our dinners. Thanks so much”.

“We are so grateful to have you as part of our special day and to be able to share your musical gift with our friends and family”

“Many thanks to you and your team for making this weekend so wonderful.”

”Thank you, Danielle! It was great to have the band again.”

“Danielle, Thank you for all your help. Laurent and the trio were amazing.”

 CONTACTING US

Events are all about the art of bringing people together, creating connections, and emotions. Music can make a big difference. To inquire about booking our musical talent, rates, and availability, please contact us at Danielle@LBEntertainmentintl.com.

GALLERY

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With best wishes,

Danielle Rion-Bass

International Event Professional

LB ENTERTAINMENT, LLC

www.laurentbass.com

Event Leadership Executive Cert., Temple STHM

PHL Certified Hospitality Professional

e Danielle@LBEntertainmentintl.com

March News and Happenings

Greeting and happy spring!   We’re looking forward to a season filled with new performances by our bands and to new exciting events. Spring is also the season to celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month (April)!

Upcoming Events and Performance Highlights

LB Entertainment is honored to provide entertainment for many distinguished events and celebrations throughout the year. Here are just a few of the highlights:

 – Friday May 18, 2018 – Mélange Jazz Collective performs for The Center for Art in Wood, “A Perfect Finish”, at Hotel Monaco Philadelphia. Featuring saxophonist Laurent Bass, bassist Bert Harris, pianist Alex Levin.

Mélange is delighted to be performing for The Center for Art in Wood’s special event  A Perfect Finish  celebrating The Center’s Co-founder and Executive Director, Albert LeCoff.  Located in the heart of Old City, the Center is a magnificent gallery and is widely recognized ‘as one of the most valuable resources for the education, preservation and promotion of the field of art made from wood’.

 – Friday, April 20, 2018 – Laurent Bass and MïxT BeatZ performs for Margaret S. Mahler Foundation dinner reception at the Union League.

Margaret S. Mahler Child Development Foundation will host their dinner reception for their symposium on Child Development on April 20 at The Union League. Laurent has been performing for this particular event for over 10 years and is honored to be invited again for this year’s reception.

– Wednesday, May 9, 2018 – Mélange Jazz Collective performs for Pennsylvania Innocence Project‘s annual event hosted at WHYY Studios in Old City. For more information: http://innocenceprojectpa.org/join-us-for-our-9th-anniversary-celebration-may-9th/ . Featuring saxophonist Laurent Bass, bassist Bert Harris, pianist David Dzubinski

Artist Closeup

Laurent LB Bass –  http://www.laurentbass.com/

Photo by Jenny Lynn Studios

Laurent’s music style expands beyond jazz performances as he has also established himself as an artist in electronic genre.  He, along with many other passionate musicians, producers and artists, recently attended a community event for the newly released and upgraded Ableton Live 10, a program dedicated to enhance live music performances and music creation, at SAE Institute New York.

Laurent LB Bass with MïxT BeatZ  and LB Jazz +One

Philadelphia-based, multi-instrumentalist, music producer, composer, educator and partner at LB Entertainment LLC, Laurent LB Bass is at the vanguard of solo live entertainment in electro-acoustic performances and is an active member of the Philadelphia Jazz collective.

With Jazz as his home base, LB has been pushing the boundaries of music for years. Well-known for his special solo electro-acoustic performances with LB Jazz +One and MïxT BeatZ and for his performances with Mélange Jazz Collective, LB is recognized for producing sophisticated and creative cross-over genres and upbeat soundscapes through original compositions/remix in electro genre and Jazz interpretation using Ableton Live and Max for Live cutting-edge music production technology. His performances integrate live performances on soprano and tenor saxophones (at times with the accompaniment of other live performers) with original electro samples and reflect his wide musical experience in Jazz, World, Afro-Cuban, Latin, Electronic.

Laurent is a recipient of Ableton Live Producer Certificate program by Ableton AG, a Berlin-based music software company. He studied extensively with composer, alto saxophonist and Jazz innovator, Bobby Zankel, with clarinetist and saxophonist Norman David, and with flutist Dr. Cynthia Folio. He recently attended Buster Williams School of Music and completed their Summer Jazz Intensive program.  He was awarded Akademia Award for best funk/jazz song for his original composition, Feelin Good (http://www.theakademia.com/march2015_bestsong_funkjazz.html)

Laurent received his Ed.M from Harvard Graduate School of Education and his B.A. from Temple University.

Influencers: Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Sony Rollins, Wayne Shorter, Stanley Turrentine, Nile Rodgers, Pat Metheny, Nils Petter Movaer, Thievery Corporation.

Saxophonist Laurent LB Bass & Mélange Jazz Collective 

Mélange Jazz Collective is a fusion of individual musical talents who combine a diverse and rich range of musical backgrounds and styles inspired from Jazz to Latin, funk, blues, reggae, new music to world beat music. Recognized as one of the premier Jazz bands in the Philadelphia area, 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.

The ensemble can perform as instrumental – or with a vocalist – as duets, trios, quartets or larger ensembles depending upon the event requirements.

” Mélange Jazz Collective is a versatile and inventive Philadelphia ensemble who works in the World Beat, Blues, Funk and Jazz scenes. Together for 10 years, this exquisite group of Philly music veterans quietly creates great music and excitement whenever and where ever they perform.” Philadelphia Jazz Project

Jazz Appreciation Month – Philly Celebrates Jazz

 April is Jazz Appreciation Month in Philadelphia – and around the world – and April 30 has been designated as International Jazz Day by UNESCO to highlight jazz and its diplomatic role of uniting people in all corners of the globe.

Philadelphia has an extraordinary jazz heritage and is currently enjoying a thriving and vibrant jazz scene.  Enjoy cultural events, special live performances, panels, films, photography and art exhibitions at various venues throughout April.

LB Entertainment has several performances featured during the month of April. We hope that you can join us and our musicians at some of our happenings listed on our calendar at Paris Wine Bar, Sassafras Old City, Manayunk Brewery, Pinot Boutique or at Stockton Market.

To find more about Philly Celebrates Jazz, visit The City of Philadelphia, Office of the Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy.

Spring Music Agenda and Upcoming Performances

Please take a look at our performance schedule. We look forward to sharing our music with you.

March 4, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, Sunday Jazz Brunch, Manayunk Brewery Restaurant, 10:30am– 2:30pm.

March 13, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, Private event, Pennsylvania Convention Center.

April 6, Mélange Jazz Duet, Stockton Market, The Art of the Duet, bass/sax, Laurent Bass and Bert Harris, 5:30pm-8:30pm.

April 9, Sassafras Bar, Old City, Mélange Jazz Duo, Art of the Duet, bass/sax, Laurent Bass and Bert Harris, 6:30pm-9:30pm.

April 13, Laurent Bass with Bert Harris Trio, Paris Wine Bar, 9:00pm-12:00am.

April 16, PENN Museum, Mélange Jazz Duo, Laurent Bass and Bert Harris, Penn Law, private event.

April 19, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, Penn Law, Great Hall, private event.

April 20, Private event, Solo electro-acoustic, LB + MïxT BeatZ,  The Union League.

April 27, Mélange Jazz Duo, Pinot Boutique,  saxophonist Laurent Bass and bassist Bert Harris, 6:00pm-9:00pm.

April 29, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, Sunday Jazz Brunch, Manayunk Brewery Restaurant, 10:30am– 2:30pm.

May 3, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, First Thursday of the Month, Warmdaddy’s, Thursday Happy Hour hosted by Michael Tozzi and Ijazzglobal.com, 6:00pm-7:15pm.

May 6, Mélange Jazz Collective, Sunday Jazz Brunch, Manayunk Brewery Restaurant, 10:30am-2:30pm.

May 7, Sassafras Bar, Old City, Mélange Jazz Duo, Art of the Duet, bass/sax, Laurent Bass and Bert Harris, 6:30pm-9:30pm.

May 9, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, Pennsylvania Innocence Project, special reception, WHYY studios WHYY Studios.

May 11, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, Penn Law, private event.

May 11, Jazz Trio, Penn Medicine, private event, The Logan Hotel.

May 12, Classical and jazz soloists, Penn Medicine, private events, Hyatt at The Bellevue .

May 13, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, Penn Law, Graduation Reception, private event.

May 14, Sassafras Bar, Old City, Mélange Jazz Duo, Art of the Duet, bass/sax, Laurent Bass and  Bert Harris, 6:30pm – 9:30pm.

May 18, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, The Center for the Art in Wood, private event, Hotel Monaco Philadelphia.

May 25, Mélange Jazz Duo, Pinot Boutique,  saxophonist Laurent Bass and bassist Bert Harris, 6:00pm-9:00pm.

June 2, Private event, Normandy Farm Hotel , Mélange Jazz Collective Duo, Trio and saxophone soloist.

June 4, Sassafras Bar, Old City,  Mélange Jazz Duo, Art of the Duet, bass/sax, Laurent Bass and Bert Harris, 6:30pm- 9:30pm.

June 6, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, The Logan Hotel, private event.

June 7, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, First Thursday of the Month, Warmdaddy’s, Thursday Happy Hour hosted by Michael Tozzi and Ijazzglobal.com, 6:00pm-7:15pm.

June 9, Laurent Bass with Bert Harris Trio, Paris Wine Bar, 9:00pm-12:00am.

June 10, Mélange Jazz Collective, Sunday Jazz Brunch, Manayunk Brewery Restaurant, 10:30am– 2:30pm.

June 11, Sassafras Bar, Old City, Mélange Jazz Duo, Art of the Duet, bass/sax, Laurent Bass and Bert Harris, 6:30pm- 9:30pm.

June 13, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, Betsy Ross House, 5:00pm- 8:00pm, public event.

June 15, Mélange Jazz Duo, Pinot Boutique,  saxophonist Laurent Bass and bassist Bert Harris, 6:00pm-9:00pm.

Thank you for your support of live music and the arts.

Happy Spring!

Danielle

Danielle Rion-Bass

International Event Professional

www.lbentertainmentintl.com

Event Leadership Executive Cert., Temple STHM

PHL Certified Hospitality Professional

February Highlights

Greetings! Welcome to our latest newsletter.

What I love about my work as an event entertainment professional –

Event entertainment is inspiring, exciting, challenging and rewarding. It has been my experience (please click here to see some interesting highlights on my earlier conversation on event entertainment). What I love about music and event entertainment is to see how music, through shared experience, can bring people together in so many occasions and in many diverse musical landscapes –  local, regional and international.

LB Entertainment is a small upscale boutique entertainment company specializing in live Jazz and electro-acoustic genres with deep roots in the event industry and stage performances. Throughout the years, we have proudly been associated with many wonderful clients, professional industry partners and amazing musical artists. And, to be a part of Philadelphia’s vibrant and thriving music scene has been equally exciting for me.

Our musical experience is shared with a wide audience, ranging from performing Live at special events in industries such as Film, Pharmaceuticals, Arts and Culture, Hospitality, Educational Institutions, Healthcare, Design, Community events to Wedding Ceremonies and Wedding Receptions, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Holiday parties to Live stage performances at Jazz Clubs, Festivals, Restaurants, special music projects, and more.

Some of the best destinations –

Philadelphia is home to many architectural landmarks and stunning iconic venues that will make any event, small or large, shine.   Here are some of the premier locations where we had the pleasure to perform:

Barnes Foundation, corporate events

Bala Golf Club, Jazz Night

Bolingbroke Mansion, corporate events

Betsy Ross House, holiday events

Bulthaup + Lema Studio, Design Philadelphia events

CrossPoint, Radnor, corporate event

Davio’s, holiday events

Doylestown Country Club, holiday event

Front & Palmer, non-profit event

Grounds for Sculpture, non-profit event

Hilton East Brunswick, holiday event

Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue, corporate events

Hotel Monaco, corporate events

Hub Commerce Square, corporate event

Hyatt at the Bellevue, corporate events

Independent Seaport Museum, holiday events

Crane Art Building, InLiquid, Benefit and Fundraiser

Le Méridien, Corporate events

Liberty Bell Center, Independence National Historical Park, corporate event

Loews Hotel, corporate events

Manayunk Brewery Restaurant, Sunday Jazz Brunch

National Museum of American Jewish History, corporate events

PAFA, Wedding cocktail and dinner receptions; corporate events

Paris Wine Bar, Weekend Jazz Night

Penn Law School, corporate events

Pennsylvania Convention Center, corporate events

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, corporate events

Please Touch Museum, corporate events

R2L, Corporate events

Ritz Carlton, corporate events

Rodin Museum, corporate events

Sassafras Old City,@Sassafrasbar, Monday Night Jazz

Seasons 52, King of Prussia, corporate events

Simone Foundation Automotive Museum, corporate event

The Bridge on Race, private events

The Capital Grille, King of Prussia, Cars and Cigars events

The College of Physicians, corporate events

The National Constitution Center, industry event

The Crystal Tea Room, corporate event

The Franklin Institute, corporate event

The Logan, corporate events

The Piazza, industry event

The Rittenhouse, holiday events

The Union League, corporate events

The Westin, corporate event

Trenton Country Club, Jazz Night and private events

Vie – Cescaphe, Philadelphia Film Festival Closing Reception

Warmdaddy’s, Thursday Happy Hour, hosted by Michael Tozzi and ijazzglobal.com

Wister BYOB

World Café Live, Wilmington, wedding ceremony and cocktail reception

Calendar of events/Live music performances –

Please join us at one of our upcoming live performances for a special musical experience and meet our musicians and performing artists.

February 4, Mélange Jazz Collective, Sunday Jazz Brunch, Manayunk Brewery Restaurant, 10:30am– 2:30pm. Go Eagles!

February 10, Bert Harris Trio, Paris Wine Bar, 9:00pm – 12:00am.

February 26, Ableton Live 10 Promo Party, SAE NYC.

March 4, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, Sunday Jazz Brunch, Manayunk Brewery Restaurant, 10:30am– 2:30pm.

March 13, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, Private event, Pennsylvania Convention Center.

April 6, Mélange Jazz Duet, Stockton Market, The Art of the Duet, Laurent Bass and Bert Harris, 5:30pm-8:30pm.

April 9, Sassafras Bar, Mélange Jazz Duo, The Art of the Duet, saxophonist Laurent Bass and bassist Bert Harris, 6:30pm to 9:30pm.

April 13, Bert Harris Trio, Paris Wine Bar, 9:00pm – 12:00am.

April 15, Mélange Jazz Collective, Sunday Jazz Brunch, Manayunk Brewery Restaurant, 10:30am– 2:30pm.

April 20, Private event, Solo electro-acoustic, LB + MïxT BeatZ,  The Union League.

May 3, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, First Thursday of the Month, Warmdaddy’s, Thursday Happy Hour hosted by Michael Tozzi and Ijazzglobal.com, 6:00pm-7:15pm.

May 6, Mélange Jazz Collective, Sunday Jazz Brunch, Manayunk Brewery Restaurant, 10:30am– 2:30pm.

May 7, Sassafras Bar, Mélange Jazz Duo, The Art of the Duet, saxophonist Laurent Bass and bassist Bert Harris, 6:30pm to 9:30pm.

May 11, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, Private event, cocktail reception, University of Pennsylvania.

May 11, Jazz Trio, private event, cocktail and dinner receptions, The Logan Hotel.

May 12, Classical and jazz soloists, cocktail receptions, private events, Hyatt at The Bellevue .

May 14, Sassafras Bar, Mélange Jazz Duo, The Art of the Duet, saxophonist Laurent Bass and bassist Bert Harris, 6:30pm to 9:30pm.

June 2, Private event, Normandy Farm Hotel , Mélange Jazz Collective Duo, Trio, and saxophone soloist.

June 4, Sassafras Bar, Mélange Jazz Duo, The Art of the Duet, saxophonist Laurent Bass and bassist Bert Harris, 6:30pm to 9:30pm.

June 7, Mélange Jazz Collective Trio, First Thursday of the Month, Warmdaddy’s, Thursday Happy Hour hosted by Michael Tozzi and Ijazzglobal.com, 6:00pm-7:15pm.

June 10, Mélange Jazz Collective, Sunday Jazz Brunch, Manayunk Brewery Restaurant, 10:30am– 2:30pm.

June 11, Sassafras Bar, Mélange Jazz Duo, The Art of the Duet, saxophonist Laurent Bass and bassist Bert Harris, 6:30pm to 9:30pm.

Thank you for your interest and continued support of our live music and musical endeavors.

We look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming performances or to performing at one of your special events or celebrations.

Booking: For more information about our musical artists, availability and pricing, please contact us at Danielle@LBEntertainmentintl.com.

With best wishes,

Danielle Rion-Bass

LB ENTERTAINMENT, LLC

International Event Professional

Event Leadership Executive Cert., Temple STHM

PHL Certified Hospitality Professional

www.lbentertainmentintl.com

JANUARY HIGHLIGHTS

Welcome to our latest news and entertainment and to a new season!

2017 ended on a high note and we are equally excited about the new year! As we begin 2018, we are embarking on a new journey filled with artistic projects, musical collaborations, and creating new exciting performances and opportunities.

WHY MUSIC FOR YOUR SPECIAL EVENT?

Events are made to inspire, create and engage. Over the years, we have performed for many types of events including galas, fundraisers, wedding ceremonies and cocktail receptions, jazz brunches, cultural events, corporate events, public performances, and more. Music can make a big difference for the success of events or meetings. Here are a few reasons why:

• Creates a special atmosphere.
• Sets the tone you desire.
• Elevates the feel of your event.
• Fosters audience engagement.
• Makes your occasion more pleasurable and memorable.
• And at sales or marketing presentations, music of the right kind can be a powerful motivator.

LB ENTERTAINMENT: Our difference

Our experience, dedication, and commitment to excellence in the event and entertainment industry over the last 15 years distinguish us as performers and boutique entertainment company.

Some of our highlights:

• Sensitivity to clients’ needs and customized experience.
• Ability to provide the right musical style and imprint for your event.
• Partnership with professional and first-rank musicians and performers in many musical genres.
• Core competencies in event leadership through Temple STHM’s programs and industry organizations.
• 25 years of management experience that you can depend upon.
• Competitively priced.
• A long list of satisfied clients.

DISCOVER OUR EVENTS’LINEUP

Music calendar

January 8, Sassafras Bar, Old City, Mélange Jazz Duo, saxophonist Laurent Bass and bassist Bert Harris, 6:30pm to 9:30pm.

January 13, private event, Mélange Jazz Collective.

January 15, Sassafras Bar, Mélange Jazz Duo, saxophonist Laurent Bass and bassist Bert Harris, 6:30pm to 9:30pm.

January 21, Mélange Jazz Collective, Sunday Jazz Brunch, Manayunk Brewery Restaurant, 10:30am– 2:30pm.

February 4, Mélange Jazz Collective, Sunday Jazz Brunch, Manayunk Brewery Restaurant, 10:30am– 2:30pm. Go Eagles!

February 10, Bert Harris Trio, Paris Wine Bar, 9:00pm – 12:00am.

February 26, Ableton Live 10 Promo Party, SAE NYC.

March 4, Mélange Jazz Collective, Sunday Jazz Brunch, Manayunk Brewery Restaurant, 10:30am– 2:30pm.

March 13, Private event, Pennsylvania Convention Center , Mélange Jazz Collective.

April 6, Mélange Jazz Duet, Stockton Market, 5:30pm-8:30pm.

April 9, Sassafras Bar, Mélange Jazz Duo, saxophonist Laurent Bass and bassist Bert Harris, 6:30pm to 9:30pm.

April 15, Mélange Jazz Collective, Sunday Jazz Brunch, Manayunk Brewery Restaurant, 10:30am– 2:30pm.

April 20, Private event, Solo LB + MïxT BeatZ,  The Union League .

May 6, Mélange Jazz Collective, Sunday Jazz Brunch, Manayunk Brewery Restaurant, 10:30am– 2:30pm.

May 7, Sassafras Bar, Mélange Jazz Duo, saxophonist Laurent Bass and bassist Bert Harris, 6:30pm to 9:30pm.

May 11, Mélange Jazz Collective, Private event, cocktail reception, University of Pennsylvania.

May 11, Jazz Trio, private event, cocktail and dinner receptions, The Logan Hotel.

May 12, Classical and jazz soloists, cocktail receptions, private events, Hyatt at The Bellevue .

May 14, Sassafras Bar, Mélange Jazz Duo, saxophonist Laurent Bass and bassist Bert Harris, 6:30pm to 9:30pm.

June 2, Private event, Normandy Farm Hotel , Mélange Jazz Collective.

June 4, Sassafras Bar, Mélange Jazz Duo, saxophonist Laurent Bass and bassist Bert Harris, 6:30pm to 9:30pm.

June 10, Mélange Jazz Collective, Sunday Jazz Brunch, Manayunk Brewery Restaurant, 10:30am– 2:30pm.

June 11, Sassafras Bar, Mélange Jazz Duo, saxophonist Laurent Bass and bassist Bert Harris, 6:30pm to 9:30pm.

Thank you for your interest and continued support of our music and musical endeavors. We look forward to seeing you at one of our performances or to assisting you with your musical needs.

With best wishes,

 Danielle Rion-Bass

LB Entertainment, LLC

International Event Professional

Event Leadership Executive Cert., Temple

School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management

PHL Certified Hospitality Professional

www.lbentertainmentintl.com