Tour Dates & Scheduled Events


Past Tour Dates & Scheduled Events
Vocal Visions
April 10, 2008, 7:30 pm
ELLEN JOHNSON
Jazz at the Merc
42051 Main Street
Temecula, CA 92590
866-653-8696
http://tickets.temeculatheater.org/eventperformances.asp?evt=244
Price: $15
with Llew Matthews, piano
Jon Laskin, bass
February 29, 2008, 8:00 pm
JAY CLAYTON
Enzo's Jazz at the Jolly Hotel Madison Towers
22 East 38th Street (at Madison Avenue)
New York, NY
212-802-0600
with Jack Wilkins guitar and
Jay Anderson bass
January 27, 2008, 8:30 pm
Don Braden - David "Fathead" Newman's 75th Birthday Bash!
Iridium Jazz Club
1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st)
New York, NY
http://www.iridiumjazzclub.com/
January 25, 2008, 8:00 pm
JAY CLAYTON NEW YORK PERFORMANCE
Enzo's Jazz at the Jolly Hotel Madison Towers
New York, NY
December 12, 2007, 8:00 pm
LAURIE KRAUZ w/Daryl Kojak
Enzo's Jazz at the Jolly Hotel Madison Towers
1417 W, 8th Street
New York, NY
November 6, 2007, 8:00 pm
LAURIE KRAUZ w/Daryl Kojak
Enzo's Jazz at the Jolly Hotel Madison Towers
1417 W, 8th Street
New York, NY
October 29, 2007, 7:00 pm
BARBARA SFRAGA & CENTER SEARCH QUEST
55 Bar
55 Christopher St
New York, NY
http://www.55bar.com
Price: $No Cover
"Bassdrums'n'voicethang"
with Christopher Dean Sulllivan and Michael T.A. Thompson

October 27, 2007,
Ellen Johnson Tour - Jazz Improv Festival
New Yorker Hotel & Manhattan Center
New York, N
1-888-472-0670
http://www.jazzimprov.com
October 26, 2007,
Ellen Johnson Tour -Jazz Improv Festival
New Yorker Hotel & Manhattan Center
New York, NY
1-888-472-0670
http://www.jazzimprov.com
with Don Braden, sax
Featured Clinic
October 25, 2007,
Ellen Johnson Tour -Jazz Improv Festival
New Yorker Hotel & Manhattan Center
New York, NY
1-888-472-0670
http://www.jazzimprov.com
October 25, 2007, 8:00 pm
Don Braden & Ellen Johnson
Jazz Improv Live Festival & Conference
New York, NY
http://www.jazzimprov.com
Clinic and Performance
October 21, 2007, 2:00 pm
PEGGY DUQUESNEL QUINTET
Concordia University
1530 Concordia University
Irvine, CA
Concordia Box Office: 949-854-80
http://www.peggymusic.com
Price: $10 general admission (free for


The Peggy Duquesnel Jazz Quintet
Peggy Duquesnel - Piano / Vocals
Jay Mason - Sax / Flute
Ernie Nunez - Bass
Kendall Kay - Drums
Grant Geissman - Guitar

Directions:
From I-405 in Irvine, exit University Drive and proceed south. Turn left on Ridgeline and immediately turn right into Concordia University. Enter through guard gate and ask for directions to CU Center.
October 21, 2007, 8:30 pm
Ellen Johnson -East Coast Tour
Cornelia Street Cafe
29 Cornelia Street
NYC, NY
212-989-9319
http://www.conrneliastreetcafe.com
Vocal Visions Media Group Event
with Barbara Sfraga, Laurie Krauz, and more!
October 21, 2007, 8:30 pm
Vocal Visions Media Group - "From the Heart Concert"
Cornelia Street Cafe
29 Cornelia Street
New York, NY
212-989-9319
http://www.conrneliastreetcafe.com
Price: $10 cover
Featuring:
Ellen Johnson, Daryl Kojak, Laurie Krauz, Lou Lanza, Barbara Sfraga, Christopher Dean Sullivan, Michael T.A. Thompson, & more
October 20, 2007, 8:00 pm
Ellen Johnson -East Coast Tour
Susan's
Peekskill, NY
Featuring:
Lonnie Liebowitz, piano
Christopher Dean Sullivan, bass
Michael T.A. Thompson, drums
October 19, 2007, 8:00 pm
Ellen Johnson -East Coast Tour
Enzo's Jazz at the Jolly Hotel Madison Towers
New York, NY
Price: $15 cover, 1 drink min
October 16, 2007, 8:00 pm
LAURIE KRAUZ w/Daryl Kojak
Sweet Rhythm
88 Seventh Ave So. @ Bleecker
New York, NY
Reservations: (212) 255-3626
http://www.sweetrhythmny.com
Price: $15 Cover; $10 Food or Drink Mi
NEWS FLASH!!!
Krauz to reveal BIG secret
about upcoming CD
at this performance.
DON'T MISS IT!
Laurie Krauz & The Daryl Kojak Quartet
featuring
Sean Conly, bass; Gene Lewin, drums;
"Sweet" Sue Terry,sax
August 25, 2007,
ELLEN JOHNSON
Idyllwild Jazz Festival
Idyllwild, CA
951-500-3200
http://www.idyllwildjazz.com/
Price: $55 for the day
Featuring: Llew Matthews(piano) & Jon Laskin(bass)
Also featuring-
Peter White, Charles McPherson, Marshall Hawkins Quintet, Rick Braun, and many more!
August 10, 2007, 8:00 pm
DON BRADEN ORGANIC QUARTET
PAETEC Baltimore Jazz Festival
http://www.paetecjazz.com/
August 5, 2007,
DON BRADEN'S CONTEMPORARY STANDARDS ENSEMBLE
Litchfield Jazz Festival
http://www.litchfieldjazzfest.com/
August 5, 2007, 5:00 pm
Brasil Brazil w/Sonia Santos & Ana Gazzola
Jazz On The Lawn
Santa Monica City Hall's Front Lawn- 1685 Main St
Santa Monica, CA
http://http://www.smgov.net/ccs/palette/JOTL.htm
Price: $FREE
Free Concerts as part of the Los Angeles County Art Commision's public programs
August 4, 2007, 8:30 pm
Brasil Brazil w/Sonia Santos & Ana Gazzola
La Ve Lee
12514 Ventura Blvd.
Studio City, CA
818-980-8158
http://www.lavelee.com
Shows at 8:30 and 10:30 PM
Call for more information
July 15, 2007, 6:00 pm
Barbara Sfraga & Center Search Quest
Rosalie & Alva Performance Gallery
1417 W, 8th Street
San Pedro, CA
310-519-1314
http://tinyurl.com/2brb8f
Price: $15 Cover
World Jazz with a Twist
Voicist Barbara Sfraga
Keyboardist/Pianist/Vocalist Mala Waldron
Bass Artisan Christopher Dean Sullivan
Soundrhythium/Vocalist Michael T.A. Thompson
July 14, 2007, 7:30 pm
Barbara Sfraga & Center Search Quest
KRML's Jazz & Blues Company
The Eastwood Building
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
831-624-6432
http://tinyurl.com/2brb8f
Price: $40 tickets
World Jazz with a Twist
Voicist Barbara Sfraga
Keyboardist/Pianist/Vocalist Mala Waldron
Bass Artisan Christopher Dean Sullivan
Soundrhythium/Vocalist Michael T.A. Thompson
July 12, 2007, 8:30 pm
Barbara Sfraga & Center Search Quest
La Ve Lee
12514 Ventura Blvd.
Studio City, CA
818-980-8158
http://tinyurl.com/2brb8f
Price: $10 cover
World Jazz with a Twist
Voicist Barbara Sfraga
Keyboardist/Pianist/Vocalist Mala Waldron
Bass Artisan Christopher Dean Sullivan
Soundrhythium/Vocalist Michael T.A. Thompson
May 11, 2007, 8:00 pm
Barbara Sfraga & Center Search Quest
Enzo's Jazz at the Jolly Hotel Madison Towers
22 East 38th Street (at Madison Avenue)
New York, NY
http://tinyurl.com/2brb8f
Price: $15 cover, 1 drink min
The Timelessness Project
Voicist Barbara Sfraga
CSQ's Bass Artisan Christopher Dean Sullivan and
Soundrhythium *Michael T.A. Thompson with
Keyboardist/Pianist/Vocalist Mala Waldron and Multi-Reedist Allen Won
April 21, 2007, 6:00 pm
Concert with Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks
Musicians Workshop In Home Concert
Contact for exact location
Temecula, CA
951-678-2517
http://www.musiciansworkshop.org
Price: $45.00
Ellen Johnson selected to be a guest soloist with Dan Hicks and His Hot Licks for a special concert.
The original Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks recorded five ground-breaking and Billboard-charting records for the Columbia, Blue Thumb and Warner Bros. labels. They toured worldwide and Dan appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone Magazine three times.

The newest incarnation of DH & HL released the wildly successful “Beatin’ the Heat” in 2000, featuring collaborations with Bette Midler, Elvis Costello, Tom Waits, Rickie Lee Jones and Brian Setzer. USA Today called it “one of the blessings of the new millenium.” That release was followed by the live cd “Alive & Lickin” in 2001, and the late 2003 cd/dvd “Dan Hicks and The Hot Licks Featuring An All Star Cast of Friends” That project reunited Hicks with virtually every musician he has ever played and recorded with. Both Mojo and Downbeat Magazines rated it “Four Stars...one of the best cds of ’04.” 2005 brought the newest studio release “Selected Shorts” featuring special guests Willie Nelson, Jimmy Buffett, Gibby Haynes, Jim Keltner and Van Dyke Parks. Widely touted as the band’s best cd yet -- The New Yorker Magazine remarked “As great as his early masterpiece “Where’s the Money?”... truly superb.”
April 15, 2007, 2:00 pm
PEGGY DUQUESNEL QUINTET - CD Release "Divine Light"
Concordia University
Irvine, CA
949-854-8002, ext 1526
http://www.peggymusic.com
Price: $15/$10 students
Peggy Duquesnel, Piano/Vocals
Jay Mason, Sax / Flute
Ernie Nunez, Bass
Kendall Kay, Drums
John Chiodini, Guitar

Plus Guest Musicians:
Jeff Held, Trumpet
Mike Peak, Bass
April 5, 2007, 8:00 pm
ELLEN JOHNSON "These Days" CD Release Party
The Vic for Jazz
2640 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA
888-For-Jazz
http://www.thevicforjazz.com
Price: $20 Cover and two item minimum
With Special Guest Sheila Jordan
Featuring: Darek Oles, bass; Larry Koonse, guitar; Roy McCurdy, drums; Ana Gazzola, percussion & vocals

Two Shows- 8PM & 10 PM
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Free Parking
March 9, 2007, 8:00 pm
Laurie Krauz & The Daryl Kojak Quartet @ Enzo's
Enzo's Jazz Room at The Jolly Hotel Madison Towers
22 East 38th Street (at Madison Avenue)
New York, NY
(212) 802 0600
http://www.jazzsingers.com/Enzos
Price: $15 - one drink minimum
2 sets: 8pm & 9:30pm. GORGEOUS room!
March 4, 2007, 4:00 pm
These Days San Diego CD Release
Dizzys -
344 7th Ave (between J & K)
San Diego, CA
858-270-3415
http://www.dizzyssandiego.com/
Price: $15/$10 students
All ages welcome

Featuring - Rick Helzer,piano; Gunnar Biggs, bass; drums -TBA

March 3, 2007, 1:00 pm
RECORDING SESSION
Spragueland Studios
work on new project with Rick Helzer, piano
January 10, 2007,
IAJE CONFERENCE - New York
HIlton Hotel
www.playjazznow.com and Vocal Visions Media group will be reprensented in the exhibitors hall at the 2007 International Association of Jazz Educators - with world release of "Illuminations" the compilation CD from Vocal Visions Media Group
December 18, 2006, 9:15 pm
Laurie Krauz & Daryl Kojak Trio @ Danny's-NYC
Danny's Skylight Room
346 W. 46 St. (Restaurant Row)
New York, NY
(212)265-8130
http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/
Price: $15 cover $12 food-drink minimu
After 20 years, Danny’s Skylight Room is closing and the group is performing ONE LAST TIME! One night, one set.
November 28, 2006, 8:00 pm
Ellen Johnson- Guest Artist with the Cal Poly Big Band
Music Recital Hall, Cal Poly University
3801 E. Temple Ave
Pomona, CA 91768
909-869-3554
http://class.csupomona.edu/mu
November 14, 2006, 8:00 pm
Music Industry Panel-Producers and Singers
UCLA
Los Angeles, CA
Panel with Ellen Johnson, Jeffrey Weber and other music industry experts on producing singers
November 3, 2006, 8:30 pm
Laurie Krauz & Daryl Kojak Trio
Enzo's Jazz Room at The Jolly Hotel Madison Towers
22 East 38th Street (at Madison Avenue)
New York, NY
(212) 802 0600
http://www.jazzsingers.com/Enzos
Price: $15 & 1 drink minimum
Sets are at 8:30 & 10:30
October 26, 2006, 8:00 pm
Ellen Johnson Trio - In Concert
Cal Poly Performing Arts Center
Pomona, CA
Price: $TBA
September 24, 2006, 11:00 am
VOCAL JAZZ JUBILEE
Cal State Long Beach
PO Box 41053
Long Beach, CA 90803
USA
562-597-1902
http://www.vocalvisions.net
Price: $20 advance/$30 cash at door
DIRECTIONS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT:
www.jzvoc.org

Featuring:
Sheila Jordan and Jay Clayton Master Class
"Festival Showcase"
1st Annual Ella Fitzgerald Young Artists Award
Adjudication panel with:
Michele Weir, Ellen Johnson, Christine Helferich Guter & Cathy Segal Garcia

Sponsored by Jazz Vocal Coalition, Public Corporation for the Arts, Vocal Visions, and Cal State Long Beach

For advanced tickets send check or money order for $20 to:
JZVOC, PO Box 8484, Long Beach, CA 90808
After September 18 tickets at door only $30 CASH

To participate in the event contact:
Ellen Johnson,
JZVOC NATIONAL President
ellen@ellenjohnson.net
or 562-597-1902
August 20, 2006, 4:00 pm
JAZZ SINGERS SHOWCASE
1020 Club at the Wyndham Bel Age Hotel
1020 San Vicente Blvd, (at Sunset Blvd)
Los Angeles, CA
310-358-7705
http://www.vocalvisions.net
Price: $10 food & drink Minimum
RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED

Students from the Glendale Jazz Class of
Ellen Johnson
featuring:
Dave Ferris, piano
Jason Harnell, drums
Greg Swiller, bass
with singers:
Denise Anya
Gary Brumburgh
Gale Edwards
Paulette Hebert
Laura Mayo
George Neil
Barbara Shafer
Dick Winzeler
July 23, 2006, 2:00 pm
MARNI NIXON WORKSHOP
Vocal Visions Studios
PO Box 41053
Long Beach, CA 90853
USA
562-597-1902
http://www.vocalvisions.net
Price: $90.00
Time - 2 PM to 6 PM
Limited seating. Please contact in advance to make reservations and to pay. www.vocalvisions.net
June 22, 2006, 12:30 pm
Laurie Krauz/Daryl Kojak Quartet
JVC Jazz Festival
53rd & Lexington
New York, NY
http://www.festivalproductions.net
Price: FREE
JVC Jazz Festival & International Women in Jazz present an outdoor concert honoring IWJ Founder and First President, Cobi Narita.
Featuring Laurie Krauz/vocals; Daryl Kojak/piano; Sean Conly/bass; Dwayne "Cook" Broadnax/drums; 'Sweet' Sue Terry/sax
June 21, 2006, 8:00 pm
Vocal Visions Birthday!
Vocal Visions
41053
Long Beach, CA 90853
USA
http://vocalvisions.net
Welcome to our artists:
Ellen Johnson, Laurie Krauz, Dave Ferris, Bill Harrison, Rick Helzer, Daryl Kojak, Peter Polzak, Nolan Shaheed, Paul Tye and coming soon....
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