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R.I.P. Carol Ray….so many memories, so little time, so much JaZZ…You are missed my dear one!!!

Ah, the New Year’s Party, 2011…so many memories, where do I begin?! Truly beautiful inside and out, my dearest, Carol Ray~

LynnJaZZ exclaims, “Here she is, my favorite multi-tasker. Oh, and you brought my favorite champagne. I hope Nico isn’t far behind you. We’ve got to get this sound check rollin’!”

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Here was ‘our’ favorite project!

 

November 20, 2013…

From Nico~

Today is one of the saddest days of my life. I thank all of you for your condolences and prayers.
I am devastated to say the least
My heart is heavy the pain I feel I can not put into words. Carol was the best and it is hard imagining life without her. Many of you knew us when we first came on the scene and you know she was there with me all the time until her health got bad. I didn’t expect this it was sudden and blindsided me totally. I loved her she believed in me and I in her we were a team. My life is better because of her and it will never be the same without her in it. I know God has her in his arms. Maybe they needed a good manager up there. I was with her and I just knew she would be okay but she left for a procedure and I said I’ll be right here when they bring you back. She didn’t come back and I am hurting like I’ve not known before.
Thank you so much again for all the wonderful things you wrote and all the prayer. I appreciate you all and Carol would to.
Carol Ray RIP you will live in my heart and mind forever. I love you


Blues-4-Sale, New Orleans-style!!!

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September 25, 2013

Balcony & Music Club

Ed Wills~guitarist/vocalist

Yuko~harmonica

?~Bassist

Jeffery Jones~keyboardist

Darryl White~drummer


Jeff Golub and Brian Auger!!! Thanks, guys and congrats on the new CD~


Thanks, Patrick!!! Stellar work~


Althea Rene!!!


Debut time~Lebron, “Groove City”!!!


From LynnJaZZ to Lin Rountree~congrats!!!


Congrats, Chieli!!! LynnJaZZers, enjoy ‘Till the End of Time’…brand new from one of my favorite guitarists of all time!!!


Phil Denny, “Push”

Front Row by Lynn

Saturday, April 20, 2013~Phil Denny debut

Spaghettini, Seal Beach California

Saxophonist~Phil Denny

Drummer~LJ Holifield

Keyboardist~Greg Manning

Bassist~Robert McDonald

Guitarist~Matt Godina

Guest trumpeter~Jon Barnes

Guest singer~Darnell Kendrick’s


“That’s The Way Love Goes”, Phil Denny~


HAPPY MONDAY!!! Hope you enjoy the Phil Denny Spaghettini debut, Saturday, April 20, 2013~

Front Row by Lynn

Saturday, April 20, 2013~Phil Denny debut

Spaghettini, Seal Beach California

Saxophonist~Phil Denny

Drummer~LJ Holifield

Keyboardist~Greg Manning

Bassist~Robert McDonald

Guitarist~Matt Godina

Guest trumpeter~Jon Barnes

Guest singer~Darnell Kendrick’s


“In The Flow”…Congrats, Althea!!!


Congrats, on your new single “One Step Ahead”, Darren!!!


Congrats, Elan!!! Hope everyone enjoys the title track from Elan Trotman’s brand new release, ‘Tropicality’~

Front Row, Center by Lynn

Friday, March 1, 2013

Spaghettini, Seal Beach~Elan Trotman’s ‘Tropicality’ CD release party

Saxophonist~Elan Trotman

Keyboardist~Greg Manning

Guitarist~Blake Aaron

Bassist~Darryl Williams

Drummer~Tony Moore

 


Congrats, Will!!!


Julian Vaughn, “Rock Steady”~


Congrats, Cindy!!! Love your new single, “Lifted”!!! Here’s the LynnJaZZ sneak peek…


“Fragile”, Drew Simpson~

Front Row, Center by Lynn

Saturday~January 19, 2013

Drew Simpson Event~Spaghettini, Seal Beach, CA

Headliner~Drew Simpson on electric & acoustic Guitar
Bassist~Aaron Mason
Drummer (Larry Carlton Band)~Gene Coye
Keyboardist~Tateng Katindig
Percussionist~Bryan Brock
Trumpeter~Chris Bautista
Vocalist~Jeff Robinson – Vocals
Vocalist~Pamella Elaine


Drew Simpson, the opener~And what a JaZZy night it was!!!

 


“Caught Up In The Rapture”, Rodney Taylor


“Winelight”, Rodney Taylor!!!

Front Row, Center by Lynn

Sunday, January 13, 2013

Rodney Taylor Experience Event

Spaghettini, Seal Beach, CA

Saxophonist~Rodney Taylor

Drummer~Demetric Collins

Bassist~Keith Rouster

Guitarist~Darrell Crooks

Keyboardist~Eddie Miller

Keyboardist~Leonard Jarman Jr.


HAPPY WEDNESDAY!!! Here’s my favorite three minutes of the entire gig~thanks, Rodney!!!

 


Smooooth JaZZ by Rodney Taylor~


HAPPY MONDAY!!! It’s Rodney Taylor week at LynnJaZZ!!! Enjoy the opener and stay tuned!!!