"talented teenage bassist Mike Gurrola seems to love
the serious, hard bop; he might surprise not only
with passion for the music, but also depth and feel."
—Brick Wahl, LA Weekly 9/6/2007
"Mike has a present—not just a future—in jazz"
—Benny Green
Next Gig:July 30, 2010, 7:30PM-12AM
Red White & Bluezz
70 S Raymond Ave
Pasadena, CA
(626) 792-4441
www.redwhitebluezz.comLorca Hart TrioLorca Hart—Drums
Mike Scott—Guitar
Mike Gurrola—Bass
Calendar
July 30, 2010, 7:30PM-12AM
Red White & Bluezz,
70 S Raymond Ave,
Pasadena, CA
(626) 792-4441
www.redwhitebluezz.com Lorca Hart Trio with
Lorca Hart—Drums,
Mike Scott—Guitar,
and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
August 10, 2010, 7-9 PM KJAZZ Hollywood & Highland Summer Jazz Concert,
Hollywood & Highland Center,
6801 Hollywood Boulevard,
Hollywood, CA 90028,
(323) 817-0220
John Egizi Group with
John Egizi—Trombone,
Austin Peralta—Piano,
Dan Schnelle—Drums,
Zane Musa—Saxophone,
Mike Gurrola—Bass
August 14, 2010, 3-5 PM
Keyboard Concepts
8162 Beverly Blvd,
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 651-3060
www.keyboardconcepts Kenny Dennis Trio with
Kenny Dennis—Drums,
Llew Matthews—Piano,
and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
August 15, 2010, 5-9 PM
Hollywood Studio Bar & Grill,
6122 Sunset Blvd,
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 466-9917
www.myspace.com/hollywoodstudiojazz Logan Johnson Ensemble with
Logan Johnson, Jr.—Vocals,
Art Anthony—Vocals,
Charlotte Pope—Vocals,
Zane Musa—Saxophone,
TBA—Piano,
Billy Paul—drums,
and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
August 29, 2010, 7-10PM
Blue Whale,
123 Astronaut E S Onizuka St,
Suite 301,
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 620-0908
facebook Taylor Murphy Quartet with
Taylor Murphy—Drums,
Richard Sears—Piano,
Tommy Holladay—Guitar,
and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
July 26, 2010, 9PM-2AM
Blue Whale,
123 Astronaut E S Onizuka St,
Suite 301,
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 620-0908
facebook Jam Session House Band with
Kevin Kanner—Drums,
Walter Simth III—Tenor Sax,
Charles Altura—Guitar,
TBA—Piano,
and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
July 25, 2010, 8:00PM-12AM
Steamers Cafe,
138 W. Commonwealth,
Fullerton,
CA 92832,
(714) 871-8800 www.steamerscafe.com Kevin Kanner's Saturn Sessions Jam Session House Band with
Kevin Kanner—Drums,
Matt Politano—Piano,
and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
July 23, 2010, 9PM-12AM
Sed Thee Thai Eatery,
239 North Brand Blvd.,
Glendale, CA
(818) 247-9789
sedtheethaieatery.com Taylor Murphy Quartet with
Taylor Murphy—Drums,
Levon Henry—Tenor Saxophone,
Adam Moezinia—Guitar,
Mike Gurrola—Bass
July 16, 2010, 8:00PM
Steamers Cafe,
138 W. Commonwealth,
Fullerton,
CA 92832,
(714) 871-8800 www.steamerscafe.com Harry Allen Quartet featuring Larry Goldings with
Larry Goldings—Piano,
Harry Allen—Saxophone,
Kevin Kanner—Drums,
and Mike Gurrola—Bass
July 13, 2010, 7-8 PM
Keyboard Concepts
28501 Canwood Street, Unit B
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
(805) 379-9888
www.keyboardconcepts Kevin Bernstein Trio with
Kevin Bernstein—Piano,
Taylor Murphy—Drums,
and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
July 9, 2010, 9PM-12AM
Sed Thee Thai Eatery,
239 North Brand Blvd.,
Glendale, CA
(818) 247-9789
sedtheethaieatery.com Taylor Murphy Quartet with
Taylor Murphy—Drums,
Richard Sears—Fender Rhodes Piano,
Tommy Holladay—Guitar,
and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
July 7, 2010 7:30-10:30 PM
Cafe 322,
322 W Sierra Madre,
Sierra Madre, CA 91024,
(626) 836-5414 www.cafe322.com Gaea Schell Trio Hosts the Jam Session with
Matt Politano—Piano, filling in for Gaea Schell this time,
Tim Pleasant—Drums,
and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
July 2, 2010, 7-9 PM
Sed Thee Thai Eatery,
239 North Brand Blvd.,
Glendale, CA
(818) 247-9789
sedtheethaieatery.com Taylor Murphy Quartet with
Taylor Murphy—Drums,
Levon Henry—Tenor Saxophone,
Adam Moezinia—Guitar,
Mike Gurrola—Bass
June 29, 2010 6-8 PM
Cafe 322,
322 W Sierra Madre,
Sierra Madre, CA 91024,
(626) 836-5414 www.cafe322.com Mike Gurrola Trio with
Mike Gurrola—Bass,
Emmet Cohen—Piano,
Dan Schnelle—Drums
June 27, 2010, 7-10PM
Blue Whale,
123 Astronaut E S Onizuka St,
Suite 301,
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 620-0908
facebook Mike Gurrola Trio with
Mike Gurrola—Bass,
Emmet Cohen—Piano,
Zach Harmon—Drums
June 23, 2010, 7-9 PM
Sed Thee Thai Eatery,
239 North Brand Blvd.,
Glendale, CA
(818) 247-9789
sedtheethaieatery.com Taylor Murphy Quartet and Lauren Desberg with
Lauren Desberg—Vocals,
Taylor Murphy—Drums,
Levon Henry—Tenor Saxophone,
Adam Moezinia—Guitar,
Mike Gurrola—Bass
June 10, 2010, 9PM-12:30AM
Blue Whale,
123 Astronaut E S Onizuka St,
Suite 301,
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 620-0908
facebook Gaea Schell Trio with
Gaea Schell—Piano/Vocals,
James Alsanders—Drums,
Mike Gurrola—Bass
June 6, 2010, 11-3 PM
The Lighthouse Cafe,
30 Pier Avenue,
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
310-376-9833
www.thelighthousecafe.net Nick Mancini Trio with
Nick Mancini—Vibes,
Taylor Murphy—Drums,
Mike Gurrola—Bass,
June 2, 2010 7:30-10:30 PM
Cafe 322,
322 W Sierra Madre,
Sierra Madre, CA 91024,
(626) 836-5414 www.cafe322.com Gaea Schell Trio Hosts the Jam Session with
Gaea Schell—Piano/Vocals,
Time Pleasant—Drums,
and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
May 21, 2010, 6-8 PM
Free Friday Night Jazz,
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA),
BP Grand Entrance,
5905 Wilshire Blvd,
Los Angeles, CA 90036,
(323) 857-6000
www.lacma.org Kenny Dennis Trio with
Kenny Dennis—Drums,
Phil Wright—Piano,
and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
May 20, 2010, 8:30-10:30 PM Ciao Cristina,
4201 W Olive Ave,
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 563-2426
www.ciaocristina.com Gaea Schell Trio with
Gaea Schell—Keyboard/Vocals,
Ryan Doyle—Drums,
Mike Gurrola—Bass
May 15, 2010, 8:30 - 11:30 PM
World Stage,
4344 Degnan Boulevard,
Los Angeles, CA 90008,
(323) 293-2451
www.theworldstage.org Richard Grant Featuring The Great Sunship Theus with
Richard Grant—Trumpet,
Sunship Theus—Drums,
Gary Fukushima—Piano,
and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
May 15, 2010, noon-8PM Jazzy Jam Pasadena,
All About Jazz Article
A Benefit Concert
To Support Children & Youth in Pasadena Unified School District
At The Rose Bowl, Area H
Jannis Mann and Mike Gurrola 3:15-4 PM with
Roy McCurdy—Drums,
Llew Matthews—Piano,
and
John B. Williams—Bass
May 11, 2010 6-8 PM
Cafe 322,
322 W Sierra Madre,
Sierra Madre, CA 91024,
(626) 836-5414 www.cafe322.com Mike Gurrola Trio with
Mike Gurrola—Bass,
Gaea Schell—Piano/Vocals,
Time Pleasant—Drums
May 6, 2010, 8:30-10:30 PM Ciao Cristina,
4201 W Olive Ave,
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 563-2426
www.ciaocristina.com Gaea Schell Trio with
Gaea Schell—Keyboard/Vocals,
TBA—Guitar
Mike Gurrola—Bass
April 24, 2010 6-8 PM
Cafe 322,
322 W Sierra Madre,
Sierra Madre, CA 91024,
(626) 836-5414 www.cafe322.com Javier Vergara Trio with
Javier Vergara—Tenor Saxophone,
Scott Bartel—Drums,
and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
April 17, 2010, 12-3 PM LA Eco Arts Tour Kickoff
Barnsdall Gallery Theatre,
4800 Hollywood Blvd,
Hollywood, CA
(323) 644-6269 www.barnsdallartpark.com
(The event is from 12-6 PM)
The Max Wrightson Quintet with
Max Wrightson—Drums,
Richard Sears—Piano,
Greg Diaz—Trumpet,
Tim—Baritone Saxophone,
Mike Gurrola—Bass
April 10, 2010
Private Event,
Olive St,
Los Angeles, CA
Max Vontaine Quartet with
Max Vontaine—Vocals,
Gary Fukushima—Piano,
Scott Bartel—Drums,
and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
April 8, 2010, 5 PM
Banana Republic,
Pasadena, CA
Scott Bartel Trio with
Scott Bartel—Drums,
Mike Gurrola—Bass,
and
Matt Politano—Keyboard
March 27, 2010, 9:00 PM
Bleecker Street,
5442 Yolanda Ave,
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 996-3008
thebleeckerstreet.com Nick Mancini Trio with
Nick Mancini—Vibes,
Gerry Gibbs—Drums,
Mike Gurrola—Bass,
also featuring
Cece Bullard—Vocals
March 22, 2010, 8 PM
Gerald R. Daniel Recital Hall,
California State University Long Beach,
Long Beach, CA
Click for Tickets
(562) 985-7000
Drums and Drummers Project with
Randy Drake and students—Drums,
Andy Langham—Piano,
Mike Gurrola—Bass.
Also with,
Michael Carney—Vibes and Steel Pan
and
Brad Dutz—Percussion.
February 27, 2010, 9:00 PM
Bleecker Street,
5442 Yolanda Ave,
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 996-3008
thebleeckerstreet.com Nick Mancini Trio with
Nick Mancini—Vibes,
Dan Schnelle—Drums,
Mike Gurrola—Bass,
also featuring
Cece Bullard—Vocals
February 19, 2010 6-8 PM
Cafe 322,
322 W Sierra Madre,
Sierra Madre, CA 91024,
(626) 836-5414 www.cafe322.com Mike Gurrola Trio with
Gerry Gibbs—Drums
and
Matt Politano—Piano
February 10, 2010, 8 PM
Ramada Hollywood,
Jam Session House Band,
1160 North Vermont Avenue,
Hollywood, CA 90029,
(323) 315-1800
www.hollywoodhotel.net Gerry Gibbs Quartet with
Gerry Gibbs—Drums,
Andy Langham—Keyboard,
Eric Hargett—Saxophone,
and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
February 7, 2010
Private Event,
Burbank, CA
David Johnson—Piano,
Alex Platt—Drums,
and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
February 3, 2010, 8 PM
Ramada Hollywood,
Jam Session House Band,
1160 North Vermont Avenue,
Hollywood, CA 90029,
(323) 315-1800
www.hollywoodhotel.net Gerry Gibbs Quartet with
Gerry Gibbs—Drums,
Mahesh Balasooriya—Keyboard,
Eric Hargett—Saxophone,
and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
January 26, 2010, 9:30PM
2nd Street Jazz,
366 East 2nd St,
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(310) 849-5938
www.2ndstjazz.com Jam Session House Band with
Dan Schnelle—Drums,
Mahesh Balasooriya—Piano,
and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
January 24, 2010, 5-9 PM
Hollywood Studio Bar & Grill,
6122 Sunset Blvd,
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 466-9917
www.myspace.com/hollywoodstudiojazz Jazz Fairy Tales with
Logan Johnson, Jr.—Vocals,
Art Anthony—Vocals,
Charlotte Pope—Vocals,
Zane Musa—Saxophone,
David Moscoe—Piano,
Billy Paul—drums,
and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
January 22, 2010, 9PM-12:30AM
Blue Whale,
123 Astronaut E S Onizuka St,
Suite 301,
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 620-0908
facebook Lorca Hart Trio with
Lorca Hart—Drums,
Josh Nelson—Piano,
and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
January 21, 2010, 8:30PM - 12AM
The Foundry,
7465 Melrose Ave,
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 651-0915
www.thefoundryonmelrose.com The Foundry Three with
Matt Politano—Piano,
Zach Harmon—Drums,
and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
January 14, 2010, 5 PM
Banana Republic,
Pasadena, CA
Scott Bartel Trio with
Scott Bartel—Drums,
Mike Gurrola—Bass,
and
Matt Politano—Keyboard
January 9, 2010, 9:00 PM
Bleecker Street,
5442 Yolanda Ave,
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 996-3008
thebleeckerstreet.com Nick Mancini Trio with
Nick Mancini—Vibes,
Gerry Gibbs—Drums,
Mike Gurrola—Bass,
also featuring
Cece Bullard—Vocals
January 5, 2010 6-10 PM
Cafe 322,
322 W Sierra Madre,
Sierra Madre, CA 91024,
(626) 836-5414 www.cafe322.com Mike Gurrola Trio with
Austin Peralta—Piano
and
Zach Harmon—Drums
January 3, 2010, 8 PM
Spazio,
14755 Ventura Blvd,
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403,
(818) 728-8400
www.spazio.la Mike Gurrola Trio with
Austin Peralta—Piano
and
Gerry Gibbs—Drums
2009
December 23, 2009 6-9 PM
Cafe 322,
322 W Sierra Madre,
Sierra Madre, CA 91024,
(626) 836-5414 www.cafe322.com Chuck Manning Quartet with
Chuck Manning—Tenor Saxophone,
Jim Szilyagi—Piano,
Tim Pleasant—Drums,
and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
December 19, 2009, 9:00 PM
Bleecker Street,
5442 Yolanda Ave,
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 996-3008
thebleeckerstreet.com Nick Mancini Trio with
Nick Mancini—Vibes,
Kevin Kanner—Drums,
Mike Gurrola—Bass,
also featuring
Cece Bullard—Vocals
December 18, 2009, 7:30 PM
Wine Lovers Bar,
1067 E Thompson Blvd,
Ventura, CA 93001,
805-652-1810
www.wineloversbar.com John Egizi Quartet with
John Egizi—Trombone,
Kevin Bernstein—Piano,
Tony Austin—Drums,
and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
December 13, 2009, 11 AM
Los Angeles Airport Marriott,
5855 W. Century Blvd,
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles Jazz Institute Marathon Jazz Party Benefit
Continuous Music 11AM—11PM.
Call (562) 985-7065 for tickets.
Gerry Gibbs Quartet at 11AM, with
Gerry Gibbs—Drums,
Eric Hargett—Saxophones & Clarinet,
Mahesh Balasooriya—Keyboard,
and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
December 11, 2009
Private Holiday Party,
Franklin Ave,
Hollywood, CA
Donald Dean—Drums,
Bruce Forman—Guitar,
Mike Gurrola—Bass
December 5, 2009, 7:30 PM
Gallery 478,
478 West 7th Street,
San Pedro, CA 90731
Artist's Reception for Gil Garcetti's Frozen Music & Iron exhibit
Chuck Manning Quartet with
Chuck Manning—Tenor Saxophone,
Jim Szilyagi—Piano,
Devin Kelly—Drums,
and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
December 4, 2009
Wine Lovers Bar,
1067 E Thompson Blvd,
Ventura, CA 93001,
805-652-1810
www.wineloversbar.com John Egizi Quartet with
John Egizi—Trombone,
Kevin Bernstein—Piano,
Liv Marsico—Drums,
and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
December 2, 2009, 8 PM
Ramada Hollywood,
Jam Session House Band,
1160 North Vermont Avenue,
Hollywood, CA 90029,
(323) 315-1800
www.hollywoodhotel.net Gerry Gibbs Trio with
Gerry Gibbs—Drums,
Ruslan Sirota—Keyboard,
and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
November 27, 2009, 10 PM
Red White & Bluezz,
70 S Raymond Ave,
Pasadena, CA
(626) 792-4441
www.redwhitebluezz.com Zane Musa Trio with
Zane Musa—Saxophone,
Gerry Gibbs—Drums,
and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
November 21, 2009, 7:30 PM Andres Wine & Tapas Bar
1575 Spinnaker Drive,
Ventura, CA
(805) 642-9463
Dave Miller Quartet with
Dave Miller—Drums,
Doug Webb—Saxophone,
Sabine—Piano,
Mike Gurrola—Bass
November 5, 2009, 5 PM
Private Party,
Banana Republic,
Pasadena, CA
Scott Bartel Trio with
Scott Bartel—Drums,
Mike Gurrola—Bass,
and
Matt Politano—Keyboard
November 4, 2009, 9 PM
Ramada Hollywood,
Jam Session House Band,
1160 North Vermont Avenue,
Hollywood, CA 90029,
(323) 315-1800
www.hollywoodhotel.net Gerry Gibbs Trio with
Gerry Gibbs—Drums,
Mahesh Balasooriya—Keyboard,
and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
October 26, 2009, 8 PM
Gerald R. Daniel Recital Hall,
California State University Long Beach,
Long Beach, CA
Click for Tickets
(562) 985-7000
Drums and Drummers Project with
Randy Drake and students—Drums,
Andy Langham—Piano,
Mike Gurrola—Bass.
Also with,
Michael Carney—Vibes and Steel Pan
and
Brad Dutz—Percussion.
October 18, 2009, 8 PM
Spazio,
14755 Ventura Blvd,
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403,
(818) 728-8400
www.spazio.la Andy Langham Trio with
Andy Langham—Piano,
Gust Tsilis—Drums,
and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
October 1, 2009, 8 PM
Spazio,
14755 Ventura Blvd,
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403,
(818) 728-8400
www.spazio.la Llew Matthews Quintet with
Llew Matthews—Piano,
Rob Hardt—Clarinet,
Frank Morocco—Accordion,
Gerry Gibbs—Drums,
and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
September 24, 2009, 5 PM
The Lighthouse Cafe,
30 Pier Avenue,
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
310-376-9833
www.thelighthousecafe.net Mahesh Balasooriya Quartet with
Mahesh Balasooriya—Piano,
Dan Schnelle—Drums,
Mike Gurrola—Bass,
and
Ryan Porter—Trombone
September 22, 2009, 8 PM Bar Melody
9132 South Sepulveda Blvd,
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 670-1994
Graham Dechter Trio with
Graham Dechter—Guitar,
Kevin Kanner—Drums,
and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
September 12, 2009, 8 PM
Equator Books,
1103 Abbot Kinney Blvd,
Venice, CA 90291
www.equatorbooks.com Julia Gottlieb Trio with
Julia Gottlieb—Vocals,
Graham Dechter—Guitar,
and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
September 5, 2009, 5 PM
Private Party at the
HT Grill,
1701 S Catalina Dr,
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 791-4849
www.htgrill.com Mahesh Balasooriya TrioMahesh Balasooriya—Piano,
Dan Schnelle—Drums,
and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
September 3, 2009 8-11 PM
The Famous Sports Bar & Grill,
821 E Thousand Oaks Blvd,
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 497-4669
Poll Winners TributeGraham Dechter—Guitar,
Mike Gurrola—Bass,
and
Dean Koba—Drums
September 1, 2009, 9:30PM
2nd Street Jazz,
366 East 2nd St,
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(310) 849-5938
www.2ndstjazz.com Jam Session House Band with
Mahesh Balasooriya—Piano,
Dan Schnelle—Drums,
and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
August 29, 2009, 7 PM
Red White & Bluezz,
70 S Raymond Ave,
Pasadena, CA
(626) 792-4441
www.redwhitebluezz.com Mahesh Balasooriya Quartet with
Mahesh Balasooriya—Piano,
Javier Vergara—Tenor Saxophone,
Dan Schnelle—Drums,
and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
August 19, 2009, 9 PM
Ramada Hollywood,
Jam Session House Band,
1160 North Vermont Avenue,
Hollywood, CA 90029,
(323) 315-1800
www.hollywoodhotel.net Gerry Gibbs Trio with
Gerry Gibbs—Drums,
Austin Peralta—Piano,
and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
August 19, 2009, Noon
USC
Brian Carmody Trio with
Brian Carmody—Drums
Mahesh Balasooriya—Piano,
Mike Gurrola—Bass
August 12, 2009
Sangria,
68 Pier Avenue,
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
310-376-4412 www.sangriahermosa.com Mahesh Balasooriya Trio with
Mahesh Balasooriya—Piano,
Gerry Gibbs—Drums,
Mike Gurrola—Bass,
and
Ryan Porter—Trombone
August 8, 2009
Private Party,
Tom Catanzaro Trio with
Tom Catanzaro—Saxophone,
Mark—Guitar,
and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
July 25, 2009, 7PM - Midnight
Red White & Bluezz,
70 S Raymond Ave,
Pasadena, CA
(626) 792-4441
www.redwhitebluezz.com Lorca Hart Trio with
Lorca Hart—Drums,
Josh Nelson—Piano,
and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
July 23, 2009, 5:00-8:30 PM
The Lighthouse Cafe,
30 Pier Avenue,
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
310-376-9833
www.thelighthousecafe.net The Perry Smith/Ron Stout Quintet with
Perry Smith—Guitar,
Ron Stout—Trumpet,
Jerry Pinter—Tenor Sax,
Zach Harmon—Drums, and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
July 20, 2009, 10 PM
The Mint,
The Groove Pocket Jam Session House Band,
6010 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
(323) 954-9400
www.themintla.com Kevin Kanner—Drums,
Matt Politano—Piano,
Tom Catanzaro—Saxophone,
Mike Gurrola—Bass
July 5-15, 2009 Kansas City to Washington D.C. Tour in the
Next Generation Jazz Orchestra
Directed by Paul Cantos Saxophones
Andrew Olson - alto, American Music Program/Tualatin High School, Tualatin, OR
Patrick Sargent - alto, American Music Program, Portland, OR
Paul-Eirik Melhus - tenor, Ironwood High School, Glendale, AZ
Maximillian Zooi - tenor, Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, Los Angeles, CA
Nicole Glover - baritone, American Music Program / Tigard High School, Portland, OR Trombones
Jon Hatamiya, Davis Senior High School, Davis, CA
John Egizi, Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, Los Angeles, CA
Kyle Molitor, American Music Program, Portland, OR
Christopher Kennedy, Catalina Foothills High School, Tucson, AZ
Emmanuel Rojas (bass), Warren High School, Downey, CA Trumpets
Joshua Gawel, Daniel Boone Area High School, Birdsboro, PA
Nick Frenay, Manlius Pebble Hill School, DeWitt, NY
Cody Rowlands, Deer Valley High School, Glendale, AZ
Ben Benack III, Upper St. Claire High School, Pittsburgh, PA
Zachary Gillespie, Ironwood High School, Glendale, AZ Rhythm
Gregory Chen - piano, Valley Christian High School, San Jose, CA
Mike Gurrola - bass, Verdugo Academy/Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, Los Angeles, CA
Adam Moezinia - guitar, Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, Los Angeles, CA
Jimmy Macbride - drums, Hall High School, West Hartford, CT
Sam Miller - drums, Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, Los Angeles, CA
Ben Lusher - vocals, The Masters School, Dobbs Ferry, NY
June 5, 2009
World Stage Stories with Kenny Dennis,
World Stage,
4344 Degnan Boulevard,
Los Angeles, CA 90008,
(323) 293-2451
www.theworldstage.org Drummer Kenny Dennis (Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Sonny Rollins, Victor Feldman, ...) with
Kenny Dennis—Drums and Stories,
Mike Gurrola—Bass, and
Adam Moezinia—Guitar
Kenny Dennis on Drums with Victor Feldman Group
Although he was once married to Nancy Wilson, Kenny's notoriety was
firmly entrenched as a first-call drummer, playing with the likes of Billy
Taylor, Earl Bostic, Michel Legrand, Roy Ayers, Lena Horne, Sonny Stitt,
Phineas Newborn, Jr., Al McKibbon, Sonny Clark, Addison Farmer, Mal
Waldron, Lalo Schifrin, Bill Evans, Charles Mingus, Sonny Rollins, Bobby
Timmons, Paul Chambers, Billie Holiday and Johnny Griffin, etc.
Drummer, recording artist, clinician, mentor and actor ---- Kenny
Dennis has done it all. Please join us to find out what he's been up
to, lately!
June 2, 2009
2nd Street Jazz,
366 East 2nd St,
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(310) 849-5938
www.2ndstjazz.com Jam Session House Band with
Perry Smith—Guitar,
Dan Schnelle—Drums,
and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
May 26, 2009
2nd Street Jazz,
366 East 2nd St,
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(310) 849-5938
www.2ndstjazz.com Jam Session House Band with
Mahesh Balasooriya—Piano,
Dan Schnelle—Drums,
and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
May 12, 2009
2nd Street Jazz,
366 East 2nd St,
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(310) 849-5938
www.2ndstjazz.com Jam Session House Band with
Perry Smith—Guitar,
Dan Schnelle—Drums,
and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
April 26, 2009, 8:00PM
Steamers Cafe,
138 W. Commonwealth,
Fullerton,
CA 92832,
(714) 871-8800 www.steamerscafe.com Kevin Kanner's Saturn Sessions Jam Session House Band with
Kevin Kanner—Drums,
Josh Nelson—Piano,
and Mike Gurrola—Bass
April 24, 2009, 8 PM
Spazio,
14755 Ventura Blvd,
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403,
(818) 728-8400
www.spazio.la Graham Dechter Quartet with
Graham Dechter—Guitar,
Kevin Kanner—Drums,
Josh Nelson—Piano,
Mike Gurrola—Bass
April 17, 2009, 7:00PM
Commonwealth Lounge,
112 E. Commonwealth Ave,
Fullerton, CA, 92832,
714-525-8888 www.commonwealthlounge.com Kevin Kanner TrioKevin Kanner—Drums,
Josh Nelson—Piano,
and Mike Gurrola—Bass
April 14, 2009, 8:00 PM
Pasadena Jazz Institute,
Suite 206, Paseo Colorado, 260 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena.
626-398-3344 www.pasjazz.org Nick Mancini Quartet with
Nick Mancini—Vibes,
Katisse Buckingham—Sax,
Mike Gurrola—Bass,
Dan Schnelle—Drums
April 12, 2009, 8:00PM
Steamers Cafe,
138 W. Commonwealth,
Fullerton,
CA 92832,
(714) 871-8800 www.steamerscafe.com Kevin Kanner's Saturn Sessions Jam Session House Band with
Kevin Kanner—Drums,
Josh Nelson—Piano,
and Mike Gurrola—Bass
April 8, 2009, 8:30 PM
Pasadena Jazz Institute,
Suite 206, Paseo Colorado, 260 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena.
626-398-3344 www.pasjazz.org Nick Mancini Quartet with
Nick Mancini—Vibes,
Mike Gurrola—Bass,
Dan Schnelle—Drums,
John Tagmeyer—Clarinet
March 23, 2009 8PM and 9:30PM
The Jazz Bakery,
3233 Helms Blvd,
Culver City, CA
(310) 271-9039 www.jazzbakery.com Mike Gurrola Quartet with
Tony Austin—Drums,
Austin Peralta—Piano,
Zane Musa—Saxophone,
and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
March 22, 2009 8PM
Steamers Cafe,
138 W. Commonwealth,
Fullerton, CA 92832,
(714) 871-8800 www.steamerscafe.com Kevin Kanner's Saturn Sessions Jam Session House Band with
Kevin Kanner—Drums,
Josh Nelson—Piano,
Tom Catanzaro—Saxophone,
and Mike Gurrola—Bass
February 7, 2009
LACHSA Music Gala Luckman Theater
Cal State Los Angeles Campus,
5151 State University Drive,
Los Angeles, CA
Performances by Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA) Jazz Band, Vocal Jazz, Gospel Choir, Piano, Orchestra, and Opera www.lachsamusic.org
February 3, 2009
Young Artist Jazz Series
Catalina Bar & Grill,
6725 W Sunset Blvd,
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 466-2210
www.catalinajazzclub.com Lily Moon Group with
Lily Moon—Piano
Sam Miller—Drums,
Walter Simth III—Tenor Sax,
Adam Moezinia—Guitar, and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
January 29 - 31, 2009
Berkleee College of Music,
High School Jazz Festival,
Boston, MA,
www.berklee.edu
LACHSA Combo:
John Egizi—Trombone,
Mike Gurrola—Upright Bass,
Levon Henry—Tenor Sax,
Sam Miller—Drums,
Adam Moezinia—Guitar,
Lily Moon—Piano
December 16, 2008
LACHSA Jazz Combos Winter Concert
Colburn Zipper Hall
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA) Combos www.lachsamusic.org
December 14, 2008, 2 PM
LACHSA Jazz/Orchestra Winter Concert Luckman Theater
Cal State Los Angeles Campus,
5151 State University Drive,
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA) Big Band www.lachsamusic.org
December 12, 2008
Private Holiday Party,
Franklin Ave,
Hollywood
Justin Kopczynski Trio with
Justin Kopczynski—Guitar,
Mike Gurrola—Bass,
and
Taylor Murphy—Drums
November 28, 2008
Red White & Bluezz,
70 S Raymond Ave,
Pasadena, CA
(626) 792-4441
www.redwhitebluezz.com Josh Nelson Trio with
Josh Nelson—Piano,
Sam Miller—Drums, and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
November 19, 2008
Center for Healthy Communities,
1000 N. Alameda St.,
Los Angeles, CA
www.calendow.org/chc
LACHSA Combo:
John Egizi—Trombone,
Mike Gurrola—Upright Bass,
Levon Henry—Tenor Sax,
Sam Miller—Drums,
Adam Moezinia—Guitar,
Lily Moon—Piano
November 11, 2008, 8:00 PM
Young Artist Jazz Series
Catalina Bar & Grill,
6725 W Sunset Blvd,
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 466-2210
www.catalinajazzclub.com
John Egizi Jazz Group with
John Egizi—Trombone,
Tony Austin—Drums,
Mike Gurrola—Bass, and
Austin Peralta—Piano
October 17, 2008, 6:15-7:15 PM
Private for the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz
Beverly Hills Hotel,
9641 Sunset Blvd,
Beverly Hills, CA
LACHSA Combo: John Egizi—Trombone, Mike Gurrola—Upright Bass, Sam Miller—Drums, Adam Moezinia—Guitar, Lily Moon—Piano
September 21, 2008, 12:30 PM Monterey Jazz Festival
Night Club Stage
Rhythm section for the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts Vocal Jazz Ensemble.
August 28, 2008, 7:30-11 PM
Cafe 322,
322 W Sierra Madre,
Sierra Madre, CA 91024,
(626) 836-5414 www.cafe322.com Mike Gurrola Quartet with
Austin Peralta—Piano,
Tony Austin—Drums,
and
Emile Martinez—trumpet
July 9–12, 2008 North Sea Jazz Festival,
Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Performing in the
Next Generation Jazz Orchestra
Directed by Paul Cantos
Saxophones
John Palowitch - alto, Amador Valley High School, Pleasanton, CA
Hailey Niswanger - alto, Pacific Crest Community School, Portland, OR
Adam Larson - tenor, University High School, Normal, IL
Chad Lefkowitz-Brown - tenor, Horseheads High School, Horseheads, NY
Owen Broder - baritone, North Carolina School of the Arts, Winston-Salem, NC Trombones
John Egizi, Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, Los Angeles, CA
Javier Nero, Evergreen High SchoolVancouver, WA
Stephen Szabadi, Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, Los Angeles, CA
Natalie Cressman, San Francisco School of the Arts, San Francisco, CA
Emmanuel Rojas (bass), Warren High School, Downey, CA Trumpets
Blake Martin, Evergreen High School, Vancouver, WA
Kevin Early, Las Vegas Academy, Las Vegas, NV
Gabe Medd, Iowa City West High School, Iowa City, IA
Nick Frenay, Manlius Pebble Hill School, DeWitt, NY
Noah Hocker, Arts & Communication Magnet Academy, Beaverton, OR Rhythm
Emmet Cohen - piano, Montclair High School, Montclair, NJ
Mike Gurrola - bass, Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, Los Angeles, CA
Armand Hirsch - guitar, Trevor Day School, New York, NY
Jimmy Macbride - drums, Hall High School, West Hartford, CT
Daniel Nadeau - drums, Wayland High School, Wayland, MA
Richard Saunders - vocals, Simsbury High School, Simsbury, CT
June 28, 2008, 8–11 PM
Pasadena Jazz Institute,
Suite 206, Paseo Colorado, 260 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena.
626-398-3344 www.pasjazz.org Austin Peralta Quartet with
Austin Peralta—Piano,
Ronald Bruner, Jr—Drums,
Zane Musa—Saxophone,
and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
June 14, 2008, 8–11 PM
Pasadena Jazz Institute,
Suite 206, Paseo Colorado, 260 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena.
626-398-3344 www.pasjazz.org Mike Gurrola Quartet with
Tony Austin—Drums,
Austin Peralta—Piano, and
Zane Musa—Saxophone
May 26, 2008, 5:45-6:45 PM
KTLA Jazz Party,
Pasadena Jazz Institute,
260 East Colorado Blvd. Suite 206,
Pasadena CA 91101
(626) 398-3344 www.pasjazz.org Mike Gurrola Trio with
Sam Miller—drums
and
Josh Nelson—Piano
May 25, 2008, 7-8 PM
KTLA Jazz Party,
Pasadena Jazz Institute,
260 East Colorado Blvd. Suite 206,
Pasadena CA 91101
(626) 398-3344 www.pasjazz.org Javier Vergara Quartet with
Javier Vergara—T Sax,
Tony Austin—drums,
Austin Peralta—piano,
and
Mike Gurrola—bass
May 24, 2008
Recording Session in Echo Park, CA for
Bottle World,
an independent film.
Music Composed by
Peter Golub.
May 22, 2008, 7:30 PM
LACHSA Spring Jazz Concert
Alex Theater,
216 North Brand Boulevard,
Glendale, California 91203,
(818) 243-7700
www.alextheatre.org
Los Angeles County High School for the Arts Instrumental and Vocal Jazz Ensembles
May 13, 2008 8PM and 9:30PM
The Jazz Bakery,
3233 Helms Blvd,
Culver City, CA
(310) 271-9039 www.jazzbakery.com Mike Gurrola Trio with
Kevin Kanner—Drums
and
Josh Nelson—Piano
April 28—May 3, 2008
Anchorage, Alaska
Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Peer-to-Peer Informance Tour www.monkinstitute.org
Featuring Los Angeles' LA County High School for the Arts Jazz Sextet with special guests Bobby Watson and Lisa Henry
April 25, 2008
Pasadena Jazz Institute,
Suite 206, Paseo Colorado, 260 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena.
626-398-3344 www.pasjazz.org Mike Gurrola Trio with
Richard Sears—Piano
and
Dan Schnelle—Drums
April 22, 2008, 8:30—10 PM
Red White & Bluezz,
70 S Raymond Ave,
Pasadena, CA
(626) 792-4441
www.redwhitebluezz.com
Los Angeles County High School for the Arts Jazz Combo G directed by Jason Goldman
John Egizi—trombone, Levon Henry—Saxophone, Lily Moon—Piano, Adam Moezinia—Guitar, Mike Gurrola—Bass, Taylor Murphy—Drums, Sam Miller—Drums
April 8, 2008, 8:30—10 PM
Young Artist Jazz Series
Catalina Bar & Grill,
6725 W Sunset Blvd,
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 466-2210
www.catalinajazzclub.com
Los Angeles County High School for the Arts Jazz Combos and Vocal Jazz Ensembles
April 4—6, 2008
Monterey, CA
The Monterey Jazz Festival's Next Generation Festival www.montereyjazzfestival.org/NGF/index.htm
Los Angeles County High School for the Arts Big Band, Combo, and Vocal Jazz
March 20, 2008, 5:30-7 PM
Sheraton Hotel, Los Angeles
Private for the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz
LACHSA Combo: John Egizi—Trombone, Mike Gurrola—Upright Bass, Lilly Moon—Piano, Taylor Murphy—Drums
February 16, 2008
Crustacean, Beverly Hills
9646 Little Santa Monica Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 205-8990 Kevin Kanner Trio with vocalist
Melissa Morgan,
Kevin Kanner—Drums,
Graham Dechter—Guitar,
and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
February 9, 2008, 7-8 PM
Private for the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz
LACHSA Combo: Adam Moezinia—Guitar, Mike Gurrola—Upright Bass, Lilly Moon—Piano, Evan Vidar—Piano
February 2, 2008, 7:30 PM
LACHSA Music Gala Luckman Theater
Cal State Los Angeles Campus,
5151 State University Drive,
Los Angeles, CA
Performances by Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA) Jazz Band, Vocal Jazz, Gospel Choir, Piano, Orchestra, and Opera www.lachsamusic.org
February 1, 2008, 7-8 PM
Private for the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz
The 2008 Los Angeles Organizing Awards
The Luxe hotel,
11461 Sunset Blvd,
Bel Air, CA
LACHSA Combo: Adam Moezinia—Guitar, John Egizi—Trombone, and Mike Gurrola—Upright Bass
January 23, 2008
Crustacean, Beverly Hills
9646 Little Santa Monica Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 205-8990 Kevin Kanner Trio with
Kevin Kanner—Drums,
Richard Sears—Piano,
and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
January 21, 2008, 8:30—10 PM
Young Artist Jazz Series
Catalina Bar & Grill,
6725 W Sunset Blvd,
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 466-2210
www.catalinajazzclub.com Colburn School for the Performing Arts "Monday Night" and "Thursday Night" Jazz Bands directed by Lee Secard
The Monday Night Jazz Band:
Jamie Eblen—Drums, Eric Lamm—Bass, Scott Lamm—Tenor Saxophone, Zac Rios—Piano, —Alto Saxophone, —Violin
The Thursday Night Jazz Band:
Phillip Golub—Piano, Mike Gurrola—Upright Bass, Dominic Insogna—Tenor Sax, Sam Miller—Drums and Charlie Rosen—Vibraphone
January 16, 2008
Crustacean, Beverly Hills
9646 Little Santa Monica Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 205-8990 Kevin Kanner Trio with vocalist
Melissa Morgan,
Kevin Kanner—Drums,
Austin Peralta—Piano, and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
January 12, 2008
Pasadena Jazz Institute,
Suite 206, Paseo Colorado, 260 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena.
626-398-3344 www.pasjazz.org Mike Gurrola Quartet with
Tony Austin—Drums,
Austin Peralta—Piano,
and
Javier Vergara—Saxophone
January 4, 2008
Pasadena Jazz Institute
Suite 206, Paseo Colorado, 260 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena.
626-398-3344 www.pasjazz.org Mike Gurrola Quartet with
Austin Peralta—Piano,
Tom Wilson—Saxophone,
and
Sam Miller—Drums
2007
December 31, 2007
New Year's Eve at The New Moon Restaurant
2138 Verdugo Blvd
Montrose, CA 91020
(818) 249-4393 www.newmoonrestaurants.com Mike Gurrola Trio with
Tom Wilson—Saxophone
and
Sam Miller—Drums
December 27, 2007
Recording Session
Pasadena, CA
Dave Vessela Ensemble: Dave Vessela—Trumpet, Mike Gurrola—Upright Bass, Taylor Murphy—Drums, ...
December 22, 2007, 12:00-2:00PM
Thelonious Monk Institute, Jazz in the Classroom/Beyond the Bell Performance www.monkinstitute.org
735 S. Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Narbonne High School Jazz Combo and
Los Angeles County High School for the Arts Jazz Combo
December 18, 2007 Recording Session in Hollywood, CA
for
Fix,
an independent film. Soon to screen at the Brooklyn Film Festival.
Winner of the Best Feature Film Award at the Vail Film Festival in April.
Written by Charles Castaldi, Paul Duran, Jeremy Fels, Tao Ruspoli.
Directed by Tao Ruspoli. Music by
Isaac Sprintis
December 15, 2007, 8:00 PM
Winter Concert Colburn School for the Performing Arts
Grand Ave,
Los Angeles, CA
Thursday Night Jazz Band Directed by Lee Secard: Phillip Golub—Piano, Mike Gurrola—Upright Bass, Dominic Insogna—Tenor Sax, Sam Miller—Drums and Charlie Rosen—Vibraphone
December 14, 2007
Millenium Biltmore Hotel—Gallery Bar
506 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 624-1011 millenium hotel website Javier Vergara Trio with
Javier Vergara—Saxophone,
Austin Peralta—Piano,
and
Mike Gurrola—Bass
December 14, 2007
Recording Session in Echo Park, CA for
IOUSA,
an independent film (presented at the Sundance Film Festival in January, 2008).
Screenplay by Patrick Creadon, Christine O'Malley, Addison Wiggin.
Directed by Patrick Creadon.
Music Composed by
Peter Golub.
December 12, 2007, 7:30 PM
LACHSA Jazz Combos Winter Concert
Cal State Music Hall
Audience limited to immediate family only.
Cal State Los Angeles Campus,
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA) Combos www.lachsamusic.org
December 9, 2007, 5 PM
$15 Tickets
LACHSA Jazz/Orchestra Winter Concert Luckman Theater
Cal State Los Angeles Campus,
5151 State University Drive,
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA) Big Band and Vocal Jazz www.lachsamusic.org
November 30, 2007
Pasadena Jazz Institute,
Suite 206, Paseo Colorado, 260 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena.
626-398-3344 www.pasjazz.org Mike Gurrola Quartet with
Javier Vergara—Saxophone,
Austin Peralta—Piano,
and Tony Austin—Drums
Novevmber 10, 2007, 8:00 PM
Concert for Conference of Performing Arts Guild Schools Colburn School for the Performing Arts Zipper Hall,
Grand Ave,
Los Angeles, CA
Thursday Night Jazz Band Directed by Lee Secard: Phillip Golub—Piano, Mike Gurrola—Upright Bass, Dominic Insogna—Tenor Sax, Jamie Eblen—Drums and Charlie Rosen—Vibraphone
November 3, 2007
Private
LACHSA Combo: Julian Cubillos—Guitar, John Egizi—Trombone, Mike Gurrola—Upright Bass, Levon Henry—Saxophone, Sam Miller—Drums, Lena Simon—Drums, Evan Vidar—Piano, Max Zooi—Saxophone
October 27, 2007
Private: Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Banquet The Paley Center for Media
465 N Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA
All Star Combo, including LACHSA musicians: Julian Cubillos—Guitar, Mike Gurrola—Upright Bass, Levon Henry—Saxophone, Evan Vidar—Piano
October 20, 2007
Private party
Long Beach, Justin Kopczynski Trio with
Justin Kopczynski—Guitar,
Taylor Murphy—Drums,
and
Mike Gurrola—Upright Bass
October 19, 2007, 6:30-7:15 PM
Private for the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz
Beverly Hills Hotel,
9641 Sunset Blvd,
Beverly Hills, CA
LACHSA Combo: Levon Henry—Saxophone, Evan Vidar—Piano, Mike Gurrola—Upright Bass, Sam Miller—Drums
October 11, 2007, 5-6 PM
Museum of Ventura County,
100 E Main Street,
Ventura, CA 93001 www.venturamuseum.org John Egizi Quartet with
John Egizi—Trombone,
Julian Cubillos—Guitar,
Sam Miller—Drums
and
Mike Gurrola—Upright Bass
October 4, 2007, 7:30-11 PM
Cafe 322,
322 W Sierra Madre,
Sierra Madre, CA 91024,
(626) 836-5414 www.cafe322.com Mike Gurrola Trio with
Sam Miller—Drums
and
Austin Peralta—Piano
September 30, 2007, 1:30 and 2:45 PM
Grand Avenue Festival,
200 S Grand Ave,
Los Angeles, CA
213-972-7611 www.grandavenuefestival.org
Colburn School for the Performing Arts Thursday Night Jazz Band Directed by Lee Secard: Phillip Golub—Piano, Mike Gurrola—Upright Bass, Dominic Insogna—Tenor Sax, Sam Miller—Drums and Charlie Rosen—Vibraphone
September 10, 2007, 8:30—10 PM
Young Artist Jazz Series
Catalina Bar & Grill,
6725 W Sunset Blvd,
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 466-2210
www.catalinajazzclub.com Mike Gurrola Sextet with
David Sills—Tenor Sax,
Dave Vessella—Trumpet,
John Egizi—Trombone,
Austin Peralta—Piano,
and
Taylor Murphy—Drums
August 30, 2007, 7—11 PM
Cavalino's Ristorante,
8052 Adams,
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-6665
Dan Reckard Quartet with
Dan Reckard—Piano and Tenor Sax,
Molly Miller—Guitar,
and
Mike Gurrola—Upright Bass
August 11, 2007, 5:30-10 PM
Private Party Justin Kopczynski Trio with
Justin Kopczynski—Guitar,
Taylor Murphy—Drums,
and
Mike Gurrola—Upright Bass
August 9, 2007, 5-7 PM
Avenue Station Mall,
Palos Verdes, CA,
Sam Miller Trio with
Sam Miller—Drums,
Berkley Everett—Piano,
and
Mike Gurrola—Upright Bass
August 2, 2007, 5-7 PM
Avenue Station Mall,
Palos Verdes, CA,
Molly Miller Trio with
Molly Miller—Guitar,
Moses Eder—Drums,
and
Mike Gurrola—Upright Bass
July 26, 2007, 5-7 PM
Avenue Station Mall,
Palos Verdes, CA,
Molly Miller Trio with
Molly Miller—Guitar,
Sam Miller—Drums,
and
Mike Gurrola—Upright Bass
July 19, 2007, 4-6 PM
Avenue Station Mall,
Palos Verdes, CA,
Miller Trio with
Molly Miller—Guitar,
Sam Miller—Drums,
and
Mike Gurrola—Upright Bass
July 14, 2007, 5:30-10 PM
Private Party Justin Kopczynski Trio with
Justin Kopczynski—Guitar,
Taylor Murphy—Drums,
and
Mike Gurrola—Upright Bass
June 28, 2007, 7:30-11 PM
Cafe 322,
322 W Sierra Madre,
Sierra Madre, CA 91024,
(626) 836-5414 www.cafe322.com Mike Gurrola Trio with
Levon Henry—Tenor Sax
and
Adam Starkopf—Drums
May 30, 2007, 7:00-8:00 PM
The Gig,
7302 Melrose Ave,
Hollywood, CA
myspace.com/thegig
Mary May and Brooke DeBettignes—vocalists with Mike Gurrola—electric bass, Justin Kopczynski—guitar, Taylor Murphy—drums, Evan Vidar—guitar.
May 27, 2007, 3:00-4:00 PM
KTLA Jazz Party,
Pasadena Jazz Institute,
260 East Colorado Blvd. Suite 206,
Pasadena CA 91101
(626) 398-3344 www.pasjazz.org Mike Gurrola Trio with
Derrick Finch—piano
and
Kevin Kanner—Drums
May 26, 2007, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Private Party,
Santa Fe Winery,
Los Angeles, CA 91101
Justin Kopczynski Trio with
Justin Kopczynski—Guitar,
Taylor Murphy—Drums
and
Mike Gurrola—Upright Bass
May 21, 2007, 8:30—10 PM
Young Artist Jazz Series
Catalina Bar & Grill,
6725 W Sunset Blvd,
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 466-2210
www.catalinajazzclub.com
Los Angeles County High School for the Arts Instrumental and Vocal Jazz Ensembles
May 17, 2007, 7:00—10:00 PM
LACHSA Spring Jazz Concert
Alex Theater,
216 North Brand Boulevard,
Glendale, California 91203,
(818) 243-7700
www.alextheatre.org
Los Angeles County High School for the Arts Instrumental and Vocal Jazz Ensembles
May 12, 2007
Private Party,
La Canada, CA Gurrola-Kopczynski Duo with
Just Kopczynski—guitar
and
Mike Gurrola—upright bass
May 11, 2007, 7:00-10 PM
The Spot,
2032 N Lincoln Ave,
Pasadena, CA 91103,
(626) 296-3320 www.thespotpasadena.com Mike Gurrola Quartet with
David Sills—Tenor Sax,
Eli Brueggemann—piano,
and
Adam Starkopf—Drums
May 6, 2007
Private Party,
Santa Monica, CA,
(626) 296-3320 Taylor Murphy Quintet with
Taylor Murphy—drums,
Levon Henry—saxophone,
Justin Kopczynski—guitar,
Evan Vidar—keyboard,
and
Mike Gurrola—upright bass,
March 17, 2007
Berkleee College of Music,
High School Jazz Festival,
Boston, MA,
www.berklee.edu/news/2007/02/0223.html
LACHSA Combo: Julian Cubillos—guitar, Moses Eder—drums, John Egizi—trombone, Mike Gurrola—upright bass, Levon Henry—saxophone, Sarah Johnson—flute, Justin Kopczynski—guitar, Garrett Lang—upright bass, Adam Starkopf—drums, Evan Vidar—piano.
February 22, 2007, 7:00-10:00 PM
The Spot,
2032 N Lincoln Ave,
Pasadena, CA 91103,
(626) 296-3320 www.thespotpasadena.com
California Pop and Jazz Council More Souls of Jazz: Mike Gurrola—upright bass, Derrick Finch—keyboard, ....
February 9, 2007, 7:00-10:00 PM
The Spot,
2032 N Lincoln Ave,
Pasadena, CA 91103,
(626) 296-3320 www.thespotpasadena.com Mike Gurrola Quartet with
Moses Eder—drums,
Gary Fukushima—keyboard,
and
Javier Vergara—axophone
2006
December 22, 2006, 7:00-10:00 PM
Britts,
Colorado Blvd,
Pasadena, CA
Mike Gurrola Trio with
Nick Mancini—vibraphone
and
Kal Drakopoulos—drums
December 15, 2006, 7:00-10:00 PM
Britts,
Colorado Blvd,
Pasadena, CA
Boyle Quartet with
James Boyle—drums,
Chris Campbell—keyboard,
Chris Bautista—trumpet,
and
Mike Gurrola—bass
December 7-8, 2006, 7:00-10:00 PM
Gabrielino High School,
San Gabriel, CA
Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA) Winter Jazz Concerts: Combos, Big Band, and Vocal Jazz
November 17, 2006, 7:00-10:00 PM
Britts,
Colorado Blvd,
Pasadena, CA
Gurrola-Vergara Duo with
Javier Vergara—saxophone
and
Mike Gurrola—bass
November 10, 2006, 7:00-10:00 PM
Britts,
Colorado Blvd,
Pasadena, CA
Boyle Quartet with
James Boyle—drums,
Chris Campbell—keyboard,
Javier Vergara—saxophone,
and
Mike Gurrola—bass
November 4, 2006, 7:00-10:00 PM
The Spot,
2032 N Lincoln Ave,
Pasadena, CA 91103,
(626) 296-3320 www.thespotpasadena.com Mike Gurrola Quartet with
James Boyle—drums,
Chris Campbell—keyboard,
and
Javier Vergara—saxophone
November 3, 2006, 7:00-10:00 PM
Britts,
Colorado Blvd,
Pasadena, CA
Boyle Quartet with
James Boyle—drums,
Chris Campbell—keyboard,
Nate Kettner—saxophone,
and
Mike Gurrola—bass
October 13, 2006, 7:00-10:00 PM
Britts,
Colorado Blvd,
Pasadena, CA
Boyle Quartet with
James Boyle—drums,
Chris Campbell—keyboard,
Javier Vergara—saxophone,
and
Mike Gurrola—bass
September 29, 2006, 7:00-10:00 PM
Britts,
Colorado Blvd,
Pasadena, CA
Boyle Quartet with
James Boyle—drums,
Chris Campbell—keyboard,
Nate Kettner—saxophone,
and
Mike Gurrola—bass
