SPECIAL EVENT: The Cellar Restaurant and Jazz Club Presents
Harlem Groove : Soul Jazz Legend Seleno Clarke with Stellar Vancouver Ensemble

August 21 and 22, 2009

Seleno Clarke and Guests

Cellar Restaurant & Jazz Club
3611 West Broadway Street, Vancouver
Doors 7:00 PM Show 8:30  
Tickets $15
Reservations 604-738-1959
or reservations@cellarjazz.com

Seleno Clarke and his Hammond “B3” organ will unleash a musical delight at the Cellar Restaurant on August 21 and 22. A master of soul jazz, his music will ignite your senses and make you yell “Lordy Lordy!” In the 60’s, organ ensembles were all the rage, and the Harlem Groove rang with the sounds of Clarke’s organ and sax.

Clarke’s magnetism has attracted many outstanding performers to play with him. Musical greats like George Benson and the late Grant Green have frequently played with Clarke’s band. As well, Clarke has been invited to play with such musicians as Melvin Sparks, Jimmy Ponder, Jessie Hameen, Mark Whitfield, and Russell Malone.

Not only does Clarke’s special blend of gospel soul and Harlem jazz have a distinctly contemporary sound, but also the improvisation between the band members is always tight, perfectly in synch with Clarke’s moves and grooves.

At the Cellar Restaurant, Clarke plays for two nights only, joined by an incredible cast of Vancouver musicians including Cory Weeds on sax, Chris Davis on Trumpet, Dave Sikula on guitar, and Jesse Cahill on drums. These musicians are some of Vancouver’s, if not Canada’s, finest. Together they will play a night of inspiring Harlem Groove and soul jazz that will incite audiences to tap their feet, clap their hands, and enjoy uniquely funky Harlem Groove.

Turner Music and The Cellar Restaurant and Jazz Club are pleased to announce
“Turner Thursdays” a monthly event showcasing the diversity of Turner Music’s artists.
Jazz, Blues, World Music and more!

July 16 - Van Django
Swingin' Gypsy Jazz

August 20 - Tamara Rhodes
Little Bit of Ella, Little Bit of Keys
From the New School with an Old Soul

September 20- The Shirleys
All Female Acapella Septet.
Inspired by Sweet Honey in the Rock and Zap Mama!

After a short hiatus, Mimosa is releasing their third album Méli-mélo and are ready to start touring again!

If Serge Gainsbourg, Cleo Laine and Jobim all hung out together one night and jammed, they might sound something like Mimosa: a journey into a land of gorgeous melodies, groovy rhythms and stellar improvisations.

The band features vocalist Rebecca Shoichet. Rebecca spent many years playing with some of Vancouver's most established bands (Soulstream, Famous Players, Kia Kadiri, Lache Cercel). As well, Rebecca has extensive Musical Theatre experience (for example, Joni Mitchell's "River"). Karen Graves is well known as a virtuoso sax and flute player (Joelle Rabu, the Temptations, Marilyn Lerner, Maynard Ferguson, Mother of Pearl) and brings passion and incredible improvisations to the combo.  Anna Lumiere is the main driver behind the wheel of the band, playing left-hand bass and keyboards and writing most of the music and lyrics in French, Spanish and English. Drummers Bernie Arai and Nino diPasquale, both incredible rhythm machines, share the drum chair.

A cocktail with the purest and most exciting ingredients, Mimosa will shake you up and stir you in.

David Lam Park - 1300 Pacific Boulevard
David Lam Park presented by BC Transmission Corporation, is the mainstage offering during Jazz at the Roundhouse & David Lam Park, the festival's major FREE event on the closing weekend.

Delhi 2 Dublin – 8pm, July 4th
They are an unlikely ‘mashup’ of musical styles. Rooted in both the folk traditions of Ireland and North India. D2D’s instrumentation includes fiddle, tabla, dhol, sitar and a healthy helping of DJ beats, ranging from reggae to house to drum and bass.


CBC / Radio-Canada Studio - 775 Cambie Street
FREE stage.

Zapato Negro – 5pm, June 29th
Zapato Negro is resplendent with rhythmic melodies, energetic beats, and sultry lines. Their latest production, Self-titled ‘Zapata Negro’, recorded live at "The Cellar" in Vancouver, Canada features some of the most refreshing Afro-Cuban tunes on the scene today.


The Lamplighter - 210 Abbott Street at Water Street

Sweetpea Swing Band– 2pm, June 27th
The Sweetpea Swing Band’s repertoire contains a lively collage of hot jazz music dating back as far as 1916. Although the band’s music is firmly rooted in traditional jazz, the SPSB present their music in a hip, modern style that incites audiences into a dancing frenzy.

Dal Richards Quintet – 5pm, June 28th
There’s only one man with 72 consecutive years of bringing the New Year in swinging and over seven decades of music under their belt. This is why Dal Richards is one of most experienced and influential men in the Big Band business.

Redgy Blackout – 9pm, June 29th
Redgy Blackout is a character created by Scott Perrie and Jeremy Breaks to embody their music, channel their energy and connect with their audience. With Scott’s melodic knack and Jeremy’s guitar mastery, they are different; they are edgy. With imaginative lyrics, undeniable talent and raw energy they give their audience a sense of change and hope through their music.


The Greedy Pig - 307 Cordova Street

CUBAZONE ­ 9pm, June 29th, July 1st and July 4th
Vancouver’s favorite Afro-Cuban percussion master Jack Duncan and soulful local mix-man Jon O’Neil serve up a super-chilled fusion of House and World. Organic and very accessible electronic music mixed with hot Cuban percussion and vocals.

Tambura Rasa – 9pm, June 30th
In the midst of a lot of gimmicky fusion, Tambura Rasa stands out as a group that has formed a worthwhile synthesis of music from many cultures by playing is signature blend of Gypsy Violin, Flamenco Guiatr, Balkan Rhythms and Afro-Cuban Percussion.

Tamara Rhodes – 9pm, July 2nd
A new school jazz singer with an old soul, vocalist Tamara Rhodes is a funky diva with a hip hop edge who makes you think of Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday while you groove to the feel of R&B and pop. Her original tunes have been featured on popular TV series like The Guard, Blood Ties, and Godivas.