art credit: El Rey - based on a photo by
art credit: El Rey - based on a photo by
We'll be playing New Year's Eve at Prima. Greg Sankovich will be on piano and Tim Solook on drums. We just did a recording of this lineup, and I gotta say I think it is the shiznit. If you want to come to this show, call for reservations.
Prima is one of the best restaurants in Walnut Creek, which has developed a pretty lively downtown in recent years and supports a number of excellent restaurants. The Bonanza Book Store, an excellent independent bookstore, is also nearby. Prima is stylish, has excellent food, and is known for their wine list. In fact, they also operate a wine store, which is next door. Come on by, but keep in mind this is a pricier and more elegant restaurant than Rock Soup or Cato's. Dress is casual, however.
Prima has a Yamaha baby grand piano - the C3 model. We will be taking advantage of this by using the fine pianist Greg Sankovich. Greg and I were in the UC Jazz Ensembles many years ago, when he was already a fine pianist and I was new to playing bass. Greg is a great guy to boot. Gerry Grosz also plays piano on some of the dates. Kevin Mummey is the regular drummer, with Randy Odell and Tim Solook both subbing. All are fine drummers - it's a treat to play with them.
I want to give special thanks here
to Naso Eleftheriadis, owner of Nefeli Cafe (Euclid by the UC Berkeley
campus) and a waiter at Prima, for helping me get this gig. Naso used to
own Odyssia in Berkeley, where I used to play with 3 Go T. Naso recommended
us to Prima, and was invaluable in our landing this gig. Thanks, Naso!
We wouldn't have the gig without you!
This is a great gig. The band is really developing - on this gig we regularly get into "the zone," where we feel like something really special is happening with the music. The response of the staff and the clientele has been great.
The gig has been extended due to
the response we've been getting and because the staff really digs the band.
Lorna has played regularly at Cafe de la Presse over the years. It's the best place in town to get a copy of Paris-Match or other foreign magazines and have anything from a drink at the bar to a full meal in the restaurant part. There is also a cafe at the site. The joint is across the street from the French Consulate General.
The Thursday night gig is convenient
for those working in downtown SF, as the restaurant is close to the Financial
District.
Friday, Jan. 9, 7:00 to 10:00 PM
Kurt Ribak Trio - Original jazz
Prima Ristorante
http://www.primaristorante.com/
1522 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek,
CA
Every Friday, 7:00 PM to 10:00
PM
All ages
This is a great gig. The band is really developing - on this gig we regularly get into "the zone," where we feel like something really special is happening with the music. The response of the staff and the clientele has been great.
The gig has been extended due to
the response we've been getting and because the staff really digs the band.
Andy Ostwald will be subbing on piano, and Kevin Mummey will be on drums.
Andy's played with us before and really fit well with the band.
Tuesday, Jan. 13, 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Lorna K and the Lorna K Kombeau
- vocal jazz
House of Shields
the first and third Tuesdays of
each month
39 New Montgomery
(South of Market, between 2nd and
3rd Streets)
San Francisco, CA
no cover
21 and over
House of Shields has re-re-opened,
and Lorna K is back. This is a lovely
old bar and grill, founded 1908.
It's good to see it back in business. This is
a steady gig once again, and I
will be there every other week, with either
Robin Lewis or Tony Marcus on guitar.
Robin also plays regularly in my
band. He's the guy with the seven-string
guitar with the wacky Novax
fretboard. The frets are not parallel,
but instead are optimized for each
note, like on a grand piano, where
the string length varies for the note. The
other suspect, Tony Marcus, plays
swing rhythm guitar like a demon. You
may have seen him with his wife
Patrice in their group "Leftover Dreams",
with R. Crumb and the Cheap Suit
Serenaders (yes, *that* R. Crumb) and
with the group Cats and Jammers.
Friday, Jan. 16, 7:00 to 10:00 PM
Kurt Ribak Trio - Original jazz
Prima Ristorante
http://www.primaristorante.com/
1522 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek,
CA
Every Friday, 7:00 PM to 10:00
PM
All ages
This is a great gig. The band is really developing - on this gig we regularly get into "the zone," where we feel like something really special is happening with the music. The response of the staff and the clientele has been great.
The gig has been extended due to
the response we've been getting and because the staff really digs the band.
Andy Ostwald will be subbing on piano, with the formidable Kevin Mummey
on drums. Andy's played with us before and really fits in well with the
band. I really enjoy his playing.
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Kurt Ribak - original jazz
House of Shields
39 New Montgomery (South of Market,
between 2nd and 3rd
Streets)
San Francisco, CA
We're back at Shields. Shields
is close to the Montgomery St. BART station and is right across from the
Palace Hotel. Hal Richards will be on woodwinds and Robin Lewis on
guitar.
Thursday, Jan. 22, 7:00 to 10:00 PM
Lorna K (jazz vocals and French
songs)
Cafe de la Presse
352 Bush near Grant Ave.
San Francisco, CA
415-398-2680
All ages
no cover
http://www.themenupage.com/cafedelapresse.html
http://www.cafedelapresse.com
This gig will be with Michael Groh on guitar and me on
bass backing Lorna doing jazz tunes and her French thang.
Friday, Jan. 23, 7:00 to 10:00 PM
Kurt Ribak Trio - Original jazz
Prima Ristorante
http://www.primaristorante.com/
1522 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek,
CA
Every Friday, 7:00 PM to 10:00
PM
All ages
This is a great gig. The band is
really developing - on this gig we regularly get into "the zone," where
we feel like something really special is happening with the music. The
response of the staff and the clientele has been great.
The gig has been extended due to
the response we've been getting and because the staff really digs the band.
Greg Sankovich will be back on piano,
with Kevin Mummey on drums. If you haven't heard us yet as a piano trio,
you really ought to come check us out.
Tuesday, Jan. 27, 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Lorna K and the Lorna K Kombeau
- vocal jazz
House of Shields
39 New Montgomery
(South of Market, between 2nd and
3rd Streets)
San Francisco, CA
no cover
21 and over
House of Shields has re-re-opened,
and Lorna K is back. This is a lovely
old bar and grill, founded 1908.
It's good to see it back in business. The statuesque Miss Lorna will
sing, and Marianne Addington will be on piano.
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Kurt Ribak - original jazz
House of Shields
39 New Montgomery (South of Market,
between 2nd and 3rd
Streets)
San Francisco, CA
We're back at Shields. Shields
is close to the Montgomery St. BART station and is right across from the
Palace Hotel. This date will be a guitar trio featuring Robin Lewis
on guitar and Randy Odell on drums.
Friday, Jan. 30, 7:00 to 10:00 PM
Kurt Ribak Trio - Original jazz
Prima Ristorante
http://www.primaristorante.com/
1522 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek,
CA
Every Friday, 7:00 PM to 10:00
PM
All ages
This is a great gig. The band is really developing - on this gig we regularly get into "the zone," where we feel like something really special is happening with the music. The response of the staff and the clientele has been great.
The gig has been extended due to
the response we've been getting and because the staff really digs the band.
Greg Sankovich will be back on piano, with Kevin Mummey on drums.
Saturday, Jan. 31, 7:00 to 10:00 PM
Lorna K (jazz vocals and French
songs)
Cafe de la Presse
352 Bush near Grant Ave.
San Francisco, CA
415-398-2680
All ages
no cover
http://www.themenupage.com/cafedelapresse.html
http://www.cafedelapresse.com
This gig will be with Robin Lewis on guitar and me on
bass backing Lorna doing jazz tunes.
Thanks, and please feel free to say hi if you come to a gig!
You can check out mp3s of my music at http://www.ribak.com/mp3s.html
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