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.
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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