You can buy the Kurt Ribak Trio CD online at CDBaby, at Musicians Union Local 6, and at Tower Records online. Go to my CD page for more info.
Wed., May 25 at 1 PM Kurt was interviewed on KCSM-FM 91.1 FM by Michael Burman. I got a lot of comments from folks who tuned in. Thanks, everyone! The Kurt Ribak Trio CD has now been played several times on KCSM.
Michael Burman, the KCSM-FM announcer, wrote a nice profile of Kurt and the Kurt Ribak Trio CD and personnel. We've also uploaded bios of Kurt, Greg Sankovich, and Tim Solook.
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Calendar - Upcoming Gigs NOTE: Gigs are often added, canceled, or rescheduled at the last minute. You are welcome to call or e-mail me to confirm performance dates and times. The gigs below are an incomplete list and do not include private engagements.
Wednesday, June 29, 6:00 to 9:00 PM - and the last Wednesday of every month >
Kurt Ribak Trio - Original jazz
Cato's Ale House
http://www.mrcato.com/
3891 Piedmont Ave.
Oakland, CA
510-655-3349
all ages
no coverWe play the last Wednesday of every month. Cato's is a beer and wine place with a lot of good bar grub as well. Their beer selection is excellent, and you can bring your kids if you wish. Hal Richards will be on woodwinds.
Friday, July 1, 7:00 to 10:00 PM - and every Friday
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. Greg Sankovich will be on piano, with Kevin Mummey on drums - the usual suspects on these gigs. If you haven't heard this lineup you should really check it out - we're getting into some very interesting musical territory.
We will be celebrating our second anniversary at Prima July 8. It's been a great gig for us. If you've meant to come and haven't, please do so. No gig lasts forever.
Tip - to best hear the band you should have drinks in the bar or make a dinner reservation in the bar.
Sun., July 3, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM - note revised time
Kurt Ribak Trio - Original Jazz
Fillmore Jazz Festival
http://www.fillmorejazzfestival.com/
California Stage
Fillmore Street between California and Pine - note revised location
San Francisco, CA
Free admissionWoohoo! The Kurt Ribak Trio is playing the Fillmore Jazz Festival. This is billed as the largest free jazz festival on the West Coast. This is the first time the Trio has played the Fillmore Jazz Festival, altough I played here in the past. Greg Sankovich will be on keyboards, with Tim Solook on drums. Playing the same day are woodwinds man Fil Lorenz and his big soul-jazz band as well as Hammond B-3 legend Dr. Lonnie Smith AKA "The Turbanator'" as my buddy Jake likes to call him. Realistic Orchestra will be on right after us on the same stage and they too are definitely worth hearing. Earier in the day will be the local jazz group Palindrome, who should be well worth hearing.
Sun., July 3, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM - and the first Sunday of every month
Kurt Ribak Trio - Original jazz
Chaya Brasserie
http://www.thechaya.com/
location & info
132 The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 777-8688
Chaya is known for its "Japanese-inspired French cuisine." The food and service are outstanding, they have some very nice wines, and they have some great views of the Bay Bridge. The trio will be me on bass, Greg Sankovich on keyboards, and Tim Solook on drums.
Come check us out - there's not much other jazz happening on a Sunday night, and this is an interesting new version of my band. At Chaya we play a harder-hitting, more driving style than at Prima. Between that and the electronic keyboards Greg brings to Chaya (they have no piano), the band sounds very different here.
Tuesday, July 5, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Lorna K - jazz vocals
House of Shields
39 New Montgomery
(South of Market, between 2nd and 3rd Streets)
San Francisco, CA
no cover
21 and over
This is a lovely old bar and grill, founded 1908. It's right across from the Palace Hotel and is right by the Montgomery Street BART station. It's an easy place to have an after-work drink if you work downtown. Lorna has been trying out some very different arrangements. If you haven't heard her in a while, you might want to give her a fresh listen. Michael Groh is on electric guitar, and is dropping a lot of rock and blues licks into Lorna's material.
Tuesday, July 5, 9:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Alex Walsh - original pop
Ireland's 32
3920 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, 94118
(415) 386-6173
no cover
21 and overI played on a CD of Alex's songs a couple of years ago. Alex's writing is something like a blend of the Replacements and Mott the Hoople. This will be a full band - Alex will be playing his song as a solo act and with a full band that night.
Friday, July 8, 7:00 to 10:00 PM - and every Friday
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. Greg Sankovich will be on piano, with Kevin Mummey on drums - the usual suspects on these gigs. If you haven't heard this lineup you should really check it out - we're getting into some very interesting musical territory.
We will be celebrating our second anniversary at Prima July 8. It's been a great gig for us. If you've meant to come and haven't, please do so. No gig lasts forever.
Tip - to best hear the band you should have drinks in the bar or make a dinner reservation in the bar.
Friday, July 15, 7:00 to 10:00 PM - and every Friday
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. Greg Sankovich will be on piano, with Kevin Mummey on drums - the usual suspects on these gigs. If you haven't heard this lineup you should really check it out - we're getting into some very interesting musical territory.
We will be celebrating our second anniversary at Prima July 8. It's been a great gig for us. If you've meant to come and haven't, please do so. No gig lasts forever.
Tip - to best hear the band you should have drinks in the bar or make a dinner reservation in the bar.
Saturday, July 16, 2:00 to 3:00 PM
Kurt Ribak Trio - Original jazz
Down Home Music
10341 San Pablo Avenue
El Cerrito, CA 94530
This is a CD promotion gig. Greg Sankovich will be on keyboards and Tim Solook on drums - same as on the CD. Down Home Music is one of my very favorite record stores, and I am glad to say they are carrying the Kurt Ribak Trio CD.
Tuesday, July 19, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Lorna K - jazz vocals
House of Shields
39 New Montgomery
(South of Market, between 2nd and 3rd Streets)
San Francisco, CA
no cover
21 and over
This is a lovely old bar and grill, founded 1908. It's right across from the Palace Hotel and is right by the Montgomery Street BART station. It's an easy place to have an after-work drink if you work downtown. Lorna has been trying out some very different arrangements. If you haven't heard her in a while, you might want to give her a fresh listen. Michael Groh is on electric guitar, and is dropping a lot of rock and blues licks into Lorna's material.
Wed., July 20, 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Lorna K - jazz vocals
Shanghai 1930
http://www.shanghai1930.com/
133 Steuart Street, San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CAI've played at Shanghai 1930 many times in the past with Lorna K. Greg Sankovich, the regular pianist in my group, will be with us.
Shanghai 1930 is a beautiful restaurant. The food is top-notch Chinese food and differs from what you get in most Chinese restaurants.
Friday, July 22, 7:00 to 10:00 PM - and every Friday
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
Andy Ostwald will be on piano, with Kevin Mummey on drums. If you haven't heard this lineup you should really check it out - we're getting into some very interesting musical territory.
Tip - to best hear the band you should have drinks in the bar or make a dinner reservation in the bar.
Saturday, July 23 - BLUPOINTE - 11am - 2pm - NOTE EARLY TIME
Lorna K and her Kombeau - vocal jazz and French cabaret music
239 Kearny @ Bush, SFI am quoting Miss Lorna K here... "French music outdoors in charming Claude Lane, with Kurt Ribak on bass and Big Lou on accordion. Ambiance, ambiance..." This will be right down the alley from Claude Lane. This is a new bistro and raw bar. More info at citysearch.com
photo: Susan Bigger
Sun., July 24, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM - and the first Sunday of every month
Kurt Ribak Trio - Original jazz
Chaya Brasserie
http://www.thechaya.com/
location & info
132 The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 777-8688
Chaya is known for its "Japanese-inspired French cuisine." The food and service are outstanding, they have some very nice wines, and they have some great views of the Bay Bridge. The trio will be me on bass, Greg Sankovich on keyboards, and Tim Solook on drums.
Come check us out - there's not much other jazz happening on a Sunday night, and this is an interesting new version of my band. At Chaya we play a harder-hitting, more driving style than at Prima. Between that and the electronic keyboards Greg brings to Chaya (they have no piano), the band sounds very different here.
Wednesday, July 27, 6:00 to 9:00 PM - and the last Wednesday of every month >
Kurt Ribak Trio - Original jazz
Cato's Ale House
http://www.mrcato.com/
3891 Piedmont Ave.
Oakland, CA
510-655-3349
all ages
no coverWe play the last Wednesday of every month. Cato's is a beer and wine place with a lot of good bar grub as well. Their beer selection is excellent, and you can bring your kids if you wish. Hal Richards will be on woodwinds.
Friday, July 29, 7:00 to 10:00 PM - and every Friday
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
Robin Lewis wll be on guitar, with Kevin Mummey on drums.
We will be celebrating our second anniversary at Prima July 8. It's been a great gig for us. If you've meant to come and haven't, please do so. No gig lasts forever.
Tip - to best hear the band you should have drinks in the bar or make a dinner reservation in the bar.
Below are a couple of recent photos of the band, including Randy, Johannes, and Greg.
photos: Steven Soshea
You can check out mp3s of my music at http://www.ribak.com/mp3s.html
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