Presents
SUNSET MUSIC
August 27th - Herb Alpert's Vibrato's Grill 7:30PM
This sold-out show was a night of pure musical magic! SBJ's
Women in Jazz All Stars brought the fire to Los Angeles! Led by the legendary vocalist and producer Sweet Baby J'ai, this all-star ensemble featured the extraordinary talents of pianist/MD Sunnie Paxson, bassist Robin Bramlett, drummer Danielle "Dee" Thompson, saxophonist Kirsten Edkins, guitarist Kimberly Allison, and the soulful vocalist Simply Sandy
June 20th - Juneteenth Freedom Day
Sweet Baby J'ai Presents: Sunset Music Series – Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration was a packed, standing-room-only event at the Palm Springs Art Museum on June 20th. Featuring electrifying live music by the "Moments Notice" band with Aya Iwata on piano, Rick Taylor on bass, Brian Price on guitar, and Moyes Lucas on drums, the evening also showcased special guest singers Charles Huff, Cynthia Lee Thomas, Desiree Stevens, Melba Miller, and a surprise appearance by Yve Evans. Inspiring talks were delivered by Pearl Devers, Dr. Anne Staveren, Barbara Carrington, Anyse Smith, and Joy Silver, and the night concluded with the Palm Springs CRAVE Pride Freedom Dance, making it an unforgettable celebration of music, inspiration, and community.
Jazz at LACMA -Smidt Welcome Plaza - LACMA Los Angeles County Museum​
On May 31st we kicked the summer off with a concert at LACMA - It was a family reunion, and free and open to the public!! There wasn't a seat or grassy spot left on the grounds - standing and dancing room only. Margaret Love, Amber Weekes, Davon, and Cabrini stopped by the stage to have some fun - lots of surprises! I performed with my sister and brothers from other mothers, including Karen Hammack, Chris Colangelo, Paul Kreibich, Dale Fielder, and Charles Small. It was a homecoming groove and we had a ball!
A Soulful Mother's Day Celebration
May 12th
​On Mother's Day, we celebrated generations of mothers and embraced Mental Health Month with a focus on self-care at our sold-out "Toast to Our Mother's Soul" Jazz, Blues, and Soul Brunch concert at Vicky's of Santa Fe!
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The event featured a vibrant Jazz, Blues & Soul performance by the Women in Jazz All-Star Band led by pianist Sunnie Paxson, with bassist Robin Bramlett, drummer Dee Thompson, guitarist Kimberly Allison, and saxophonist Carol Chaikin. Featuring the powerful vocals of Angie Wells, Simply Sandy, and host Sweet Baby J'ai!