RECORDINGS
- We have four
recordings. The newest record, "i got one
more!" is played on KCSM-FM, San Diego's Jazz 88,
PRI's "Jazz After Hours" (syndicated on 70 stations),
KPFA, KZSC, KRCB, "The Creative Source" and more.
The band includes Greg
Sankovich, Ross
Wilson, Lincoln
Adler, Alan Hall,
and Michaelle Goerlitz.
Guests are Tony Marcus,
Jinx Jones, and Jeff Cressman. I
think it's our best record yet. It was recorded at Fantasy Studios in
Berkeley by Adam Munoz
and produced by Greg, Lincoln, and myself.
You can buy Kurt
Ribak's CDs, downloads, etc. online at CDBaby or by the
download there, on iTunes,
emusic.com, and
all the other usual online sources, at The Groove Yard in
Oakland at 5555 Claremont
in Oakland, at Bird
& Beckett Books & Records, 653 Chenery
St., San Francisco, at Down
Home Music, 10341 San Pablo
Avenue, El Cerrito, CA.
Late June - July 2017 Gigs
Mark
Sowlakis Trio -instrumental jazz
Friday, June 16, 7 PM to 11 PM
The Cliff House - bar / restaurant http://www.cliffhouse.com/
1090 Point Lobos, SF, CA 415-386-3330 All ages, no cover
Come and watch the set into the Pacific while we
play - the view is spectacular. We play in the lounge,
although you can also hear us in Sutro's, the main dining
room. Sutro's is fancier and has a full menu, but
there is also a limited lounge
menu where we play. There is also the Bistro
menu, if you want a full meal.
Mark "Markos" Sowlakis leads the band on clarinets and alto
sax, Kurt's on bass, Greg Sankovich keyboards.
Dan Damon Quartet -
Father's Day Jazz Service Sunday, June 18, 11 AM
to12:10 PM First United Methodist
Church-http://www.pointrichmondmethodist.org/
201 Martina St
Richmond CA 94801
Pastor Dan Damon is a jazz
pianist - he played piano in bars to pay for seminary
school. He's also written a number of hymns that are
in Methodist hymnals. He will lead the band and lead
worship with me on bass. Tom Griesseron sax and
clarinet, andRandy Odellon drums.
I've played jazz services here for about fifteen
years. The church itself is beautiful yet
unpretentious, and has excellent acoustics.
If you're concerned about whether you'll be comfortable or
welcome, here's the church'smission
statement: "We, the people of First United
Methodist Church in Point Richmond, seek to embody God’s
love for all people through our worship and the many ways
we nurture and serve our community and world. We welcome
everyone and celebrate the ways we differ in age, race,
ethnicity, culture, gender identity, and sexual
orientation. We preserve and embrace the beautiful
diversity of nature. We cooperate with other congregations
and organizations to participate in Jesus’ mission of
peace, justice, and unconditional love."
It's a lovely, unpretentious small church with excellent
acoustics. You can see photos of it and learn more
about the churchhere.
Kurt Ribak Trio - original instrumental jazz Friday, June 30, 7 PM to 11
PM
The Cliff House - bar / restaurant http://www.cliffhouse.com/
1090 Point Lobos, SF, CA 415-386-3330 All ages, no cover
Come and watch the set into the Pacific while we
play - the view is spectacular. We play in the lounge,
although you can also hear us in Sutro's, the main dining
room. Sutro's is fancier and has a full menu, but
there is also a limited lounge
menu where we play. There is also the Bistro
menu, if you want a full meal.
Kurt's leading the band on bass, Greg
Sankovich keyboards, Lincoln Adler sax. Come
and watch the set into the Pacific while we play - the view is
spectacular.
Myles Boisen Organ trio - jazz, blues, and grooves Sunday, July 2, 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM Cato's
Ale House http://www.mrcato.com/ 3891 Piedmont
Ave., Oakland, CA 510-655-3349 all ages, no cover -
kid-friendly
My trio played at Cato's for about eight years - right up to my
2012 injury. This is my second time back at Cato's - I'll
be a sideman. We will probably play a few of my tunes as
well as standards. Myles
Boisen is on guitar - he's on my next recording.
He has an interesting resume,
which includes playing with Tom Waits and Club Foot
Orchestra. Jay Sanders
is on organ.
Cato's has an excellent beer selection - no spirits, and has a
full menu. I've enjoyed their pizzas. It's also a
place you can bring your kids.
Myles Boisen Trio Thursday, July 6, 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Portal http://www.portaloakland.com
1611 2nd Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 663-7678 Portal is a new place to
me. Their website says "Portal is a beer
garden featuring a large outdoor patio with a breathtaking view of
Lake Merritt."
They serve beer and wine and have a full menu.
I'll be backing guitarist Myles Boisen.He's a pretty danged cool guitar player - he's on my next
recording. He has an interesting resume,
which includes playing with Tom Waits and Club Foot
Orchestra. John Hanes is on drums. He's pretty
danged cool too - more about him here - http://www.purelovepower.com/purelovepower/john_hanes.html.
Kurt Ribak Quartet - with special guest Sheilani Alix Friday, July 7, 8:00 PM to
10:15 PM, Armando's http://www.armandosmartinez.com
707 Marina Vista, Martinez, CA 94553
$15 cover, 21+ only, cash only
We're back at one of my very favorite venues -
Armando's. The band will be Lincoln Adler saxophone, Tom Patitucci guitar, Rob Hart drums, Kurt bass, and special
guest singer Sheilani Alix,
who will sit in on a couple of tunes with us.
Sheilani will be back
at Armando's on July 21 leading her group.
Blue Note Napa gig - Kurt Ribak Quartet! Kurt Ribak Quartet - Original Jazz
Sunday, July 9- two one hour sets - 3 PM
& 7 PM Blue Note Napa http://www.bluenotenapa.com
Downstairs in the Napa Valley Opera House
1030 Main St., Napa, CA 94559
707-880-2300
admission $10-$25
This is our first gig at the prestigious Blue Note Napa.
If the Blue Note rings
a bell, it is part of a worldwide group of clubs that started
with the Blue Note in NYC. Other Blue Note sites include
Honolulu, Milano, Tokyo, and Beijing.
Come up for the day, or if you're already in the area, come see
us! Downtown Napa has undergone a revitalization and is
well worth a visit - plus you're in the heart of the wine
country. The band will be Greg Sankovich on keys, Lincoln Adler on sax, Alan Hall on drums, and
Kurt. Alan was on our last recording and appears on our
upcoming one as well.
Free outdoor noon show in Downtown SF! Presented by People in Plazas Mitch Polzak and His Royal
Deuces http://www.mitchpolzak.com Thursday, July 13 - noon to 1
PM 333 Market Street, San
Francisco
All ages, free
Mitch Polzak is a very
entertaining performer who also can play the bejesus out of a
guitar. Long and lean, Mitch towers over his bandmates
(myself included) while playing a mix of country, swamp pop,
twang, and groove. You'll have a great time and it'll make
a great break from the work day if you work in SF. I
believe Les James
(possibly best known as a founding member of Red
Meat) will be on drums.
This show is presented by Lynn
Valente and People in Plazas.
They've put on great free shows in downtown SF throughout the
summer for many years. Check out their shows! I'll
be leading my quintet at a People in Plazas show September 28.
Jinx Jones & The
King Tones - rockabilly, country, surf. Saturday, July 15, 8 PM to
11 PM The Big Easy http://www.bigeasypetaluma.com 128 American Alley, Petaluma,
CA 94952
This is my first gig with guitarslinger extraordinaire and fashion plate Jinx
Jones since last New Year's eve. This my
first time at The Big Easy. Drummer Robin
Roth ably rounds out the trio.
Kurt
Ribak Quartet - Original Jazz Sunday,
July 16, 2 PM to 3:30 PM Livermore
Public Library http://www.cityoflivermore.net/citygov/lib/events/cals Civic Center
Library Storytime Room, 1188 South Livermore Avenue, Livermore,
CA, 94550
(925) 373-5500 All ages, Kid-Friendly, Free.
Don't like going to bars or nightclubs to hear jazz? Want some
cheap entertainment? Want to expose some kids to live
jazz? Come to this show! The band will be Kurt on bass, Greg Sankovich keyboards, Lincoln Adler sax, and Rob Hart drums.
Sheilani
Alix- sultry yet warm and sweet
vocals Friday, July 21,
8:00 PM - 10:15 PM, Armando's http://www.armandosmartinez.com
707 Marina Vista, Martinez, CA 94553
$15 cover, 21+ only, cash only
We're back at one of my very favorite venues - Armando's.
The band will be led by singer Sheilani Alix.
Also on the gig -Lincoln
Adler saxophone, Greg
Sankovich keyboards, Les
James drums, Kurt bass.
Kurt
Ribak Quartet
- Original
Jazz Friday,
July 28, 8 PM
to 9:30 PM The
Impulse Room http://www.impulseroom.com 1501
N. Broadway, Walnut Creek, CA 94596- Access is on Lincoln Street
side of building.
The Impulse Room is a new and nice room - elegant but not
stuffy, nice acoustics and furniture - and a nice Yamaha baby
grand piano. The venue does have adress code, so check
that out first before you show up in sneakers, shorts, a
t-shirt, and a ball cap. Greg
Sankovichis
on piano,Lincoln Adlersax, Randy Odell on drums, and
Kurt on bass.
Buy the CD online - or buy
downloads!
videos
Kurt
Ribak Live - videos from Kurt's
May 26, 2015 Yoshi's show
These video interviews were
made by Lincoln Adler - www.LincolnAdler.com.
Lincoln plays with us often and is the
saxophonist of Times
4, the jazz-funk group Greg
Sankovich also plays in.
"...KURT'S
ability to take you on a
journey from the deepest
waters of the Caribbean to
the funky alleys of the
urban jungle in one
listening makes him a truly
gifted original in my book."
- Chris Cortez, Announcer,
KCSM-FM
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