JazzKat Entertainment presents
Nathan Mitchell
Sunday, February 23, 2020, 4 PM
Harvelles Long Beach
This top 30 BILLBOARD vocalist, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist is known best for his showmanship, unique talent, enthusiastic energy, and funk as a collaborator with many of smooth jazz top GRAMMY winning, nominated, and BILLBOARD artists. As such, he has crisscrossed the globe, touring with luminaries of the smooth jazz/ RnB industry like Nick Colionne, Lin Rountree, Paul Brown, Dawn Robinson (En Vogue/ Lucy Pearl), Irene Cara, Stokley (Mint Condition), The Commodores, and many more premier industry artists.
In 2018 Nathan released his debut album SMOOTH GROOVE with 2 of his songs as singles on mainstream media “Inspiration” which made the top 30 on the Smooth Jazz BILLBOARD charts at #22 and “Smooth Groove at #20. Currently, Nathan has completed his new album entitled, “SoulMate” which made its debut on September 4th as a tribute to LOVE and to COUPLE’s. The success of this project has already been deemed to be great with the acceptance his new single hitting mainstream media (SIRIUS XM, iHEART Radio, etc…) entitled “Swing City” featuring the 2019 NAACP Globe Jazz Award Winner – Jazmin Ghent. Swing City is currently making great achievements as a top 10 hit on the BILLBOARD charts, Smooth Jazz Network Charts, and Mediabase charts.
Pricing at the door:
General Admission: $30
VIP Admission: $35
David P. Stevens
Sunday, March 1, 2020, 3 PM
Harvelles Long Beach
David has becomed a recognized name in contemporary jazz as a multi-talented guitarist, writer, producer, performer. Having shared the stage with Gerald Albright, Najee, Alex Bugnon, Frank McComb, Gerald Veasley, Brian Simpson, James Lloyd, and more, at festivals such as Berks Jazz fest, Rehoboth Jazz fest, Queen City Summer fest, Capital Jazz Super Cruise, Lake Arbor Jazz festival, Jazz Legacy Gala and more, David is solidifying his place as that funky dynamic guitarist, with a sound of his own, at the top of the game!
Known for his electrifying, high-energy performances, we now find David P. Stevens touring the world, showcasing original songs from his 5 explosive jazz albums! Each album features a set of top musicians and artists in the jazz genre, and have each catapulted David further with every spin. David’s newest offering, “For The Win”, has found it’s place on Billboard’s #7 position for smooth jazz. It has also been placed in heavy rotation on XM Sirius Watercolors. David’s previous album, “Love City” was released July 9th, 2016, This album features Najee, Lin Rountree, Pamela Williams, Jackiem Joyner, Frank McComb, and more!
Dee Lucas
Sunday, March 8, 2020, 3 PM
Harvelles Long Beach
National recording artist and saxophonist Dee Lucas has been steadily growing his brand and fan base beginning with Remembrance in 2004, a tribute to the late legend George Howard. Thereafter, it has been a steady showcase of unique stylings with Something to Ride 2 (2007), Standing Room Only (2010), Rebirth of the Smooth (2012), The Smooth Factor (2014), Going Deeper (2016), & The Sweet Spot (2017). His latest project Going Left (2018) serves as a reminder to the contemporary jazz world that Dee Lucas is here to stay.
As as runner-up in the 2007 Capital Jazz Festival Competition, Dee Lucas has opened for a plethora of artists such as Boney James, Norman Brown, Ronnie Laws, Nnenna Freelon, Hugh Masekela, Gregg Karukas, Peter White, Nick Colionne, and Michael Franks just name a few. He has performed at several jazz festivals such as The Arizona Jazz Festival, The Jacksonville Jazz Festival, The Savannah Jazz Festival, and The Atlanta Jazz Festival.
Jazz In Pink
Sunday, March 15, 2020
TWO SHOWS: 3 PM and 6 PM
Harvelles Long Beach
Jazz In Pink is the world-renowned, all-female, all Star band based in Los Angeles, CA. Jazz In Pink has emerged as one of the world’s most prominent and popular all-female, ensembles. JNP enjoys a growing social media presence on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and other social networks. Each dynamic performance delivers a mixed genre of Jazz, soul, R&B, symphonic, rock, funk and hip hop.
The players had a banner year in 2019, notably the Capital Jazz Cruise, Long Beach Jazz Fest, Gardena Jazz Fest, and the Hollywood Bowl. The core band consists of: leader Gail Jhonson, music director Robin Bramlett, D Love, Tomoka, Dee Simone, and featuring artists Karen Briggs, Josie Aiello, Yakira & Mariea Antoinette; additional background vocals are Tamina Khyrah-Joi and Aankha Neal-when available.
J. White
Sunday, March 29, 2020, 3 PM
Harvelles Long Beach
Detroit native, J.White, has exploded on the Jazz scene as one of the hottest and Soulful Saxophonist! Having shared the stage with Regina Belle, Dwele, Dave Hollister, Warren Hill, Nick Colionne and many others, J.White is primed to become a household name. Experience the heat, as J.White sets the stage on fire and creates a true “Soul Jazz” party! With the release of his latest album entitled, “Fearless”, along with the Billboard Charting single entitled, “Driven”, J. White is primed to make a statement in the world of Jazz. Visit www.jwhitelive.com today.
Pricing at the Door:
General Admission: $30
VIP Admission: $35
Greg “Gee Mack” Lawrence
Sunday, April 5, 2020, 4 PM
Harvelles Long Beach
Greg “Gee Mack” Lawrence has toured and recorded with artists such as Stevie Wonder, Mary J Blige, Jay Z, 2Pac, Jamie Foxx, Brandy, LL Cool J, Snoop Dogg, The Temptations, Charlie Wilson, Ronald Isley, Tyrese Gibson, Brenda Russell, Lalah Hathaway, Angie Stone, Anthony Hamilton, Raphael Saadiq, Gerald Levert, Will Downing and many others. Gee Mack has appeared as guitarist, songwriter or producer on well over a dozen Certified Gold and Platinum albums.
In the early 90s, Gee Mack formed The Polyester Players, a 70’s soul & funk band made up of top studio musicians and singers that immediately became a popular staple on the Los Angeles club circuit. Heavily influenced by James Brown, The Ohio Players, Earth Wind & Fire, and Kool & the Gang, The Polyester Players perform original songs and classic R&B hits. The Polyester Players have appeared on “The Tonight Show”, “The Jamie Foxx Show”, “Moesha”, “BET’s Comic View”, and continue to perform for many packed club appearances in Southern California.
Pricing at the Door:
General Admission: $25
VIP Admission: $30
Andre Cavor
Sunday, April 26, 2020, 3 PM
Harvelles Long Beach
The title of Andre Cavor’s 2017 debut album “Road Trip” turned out to be an inspiring, self- fulfilling prophecy, setting the multi-talented Cleveland based saxophonist on an incredible journey that has established him as one of contemporary urban jazz’s most acclaimed and innovative independent artists.
Produced by Darren Rahn, fellow saxophonist and renowned artist who has worked his studio magic for genre greats like Kirk Whalum, Jonathan Butler, Dave Koz, Eric Darius, Jeff Lorber and the late Wayman Tisdale, Road Trip is that rare visionary project that achieved transcendent success while defying the conventional industry wisdom that tells artists they must limit themselves stylistically. The collection found Andre unabashedly sharing his lifelong love for pop, jazz, R&B and gospel music, drawing from a lifetime of musical influences and experiences to create a passionate, high energy masterwork that truly comes from the soul.
The collection’s first single, the Andre-penned title track “Road Trip,” received substantial airplay everywhere from Las Vegas, Panama City, Cleveland and Houston to Birmingham, Seattle, Boston and over in the UK. The track hit #13 on the Billboard Smooth Jazz Songs chart – an incredible achievement for an indie artist with his first commercial release – and #4 on the Smooth Jazz Network Top 20 chart. It also received substantial spins on XM Sirus Radio’s Watercolors channel. In addition, famed Cleveland dance instructor Robert Johnson, Jr. created a “Road Trip” line dance that became a sensation in numerous cities. When Andre attended a line dance convention in Las Vegas, he witnessed 1000 people performing the dance simultaneously. Road Trip’s second single “Ready or Not” also hit the Top Ten on the Smooth Jazz Network.
Andre received major critical acclaim as well, making the 2017 Top 10 Critic’s Picks Year End list in Jazziz Magazine and earning the praise of Ronald Jackson of the influential taste making website The Smooth Jazz Ride.
Pricing at the door:
General Admission: $25
VIP Admission: $30
Max V
Sunday, August 23, 2020, 3 PM
Harvelles Long Beach
Max is a dynamic, high energy performer that has played a variety of prestigious venues including The Blue Note Hawaii and Buddy Guy’s Legends in Chicago. Max has also become a regular at the Warren Hill’s Jazz Festivals, including Cancun in 2018 and Los Cabos in 2019. Like his more renowned stylistic genre counter parts, Nick Colionne and Grammy Award-winning Norman Brown, Max V has high-energy improvisational chops to spare, yet grounds his vibe perfecting in the two elements (groove and melody) which guarantee that listeners won’t want to let go.
Let’s just say if you are a fan that loves the George Benson/Wes Montgomery style of guitarisma you will be hooked instantly. Currently residing in Chicago you can hear his harmonious blend of Soul, Jazz, R&B, Latin and Funk on his second solo album, “Next To You”, with his single “Check It Out” topping multiple charts. Due to Max’s passion and hard work he has shared the stage with many great artist including Gladys Knight, Aretha Franklin, Tyrone Davis, Little Milton, Frankie Beverly, Hubert Sumlin, Buddy Guy, Bobby Blue Bland, Rick Braun, B.B King, Billy Preston and many others.
Pricing at the Door:
General Admission: $25
VIP Admission: $30