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"Keep Swingin"

the Humboldt Jazz Collective

      The Humboldt Jazz Collective represents a handful of world class Jazz musicians living in Humboldt County. They "come before" all the great artists in the tradition that includes Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Charlie Parker and Thelonious Monk, grateful for the chance to do honor them and the music.

Here's the Collective performing Charlie Parker's Anthropology at the Sanctuarys Jazz Brunch

Members

The Collective (as it's name implies) has a variety of members. Here are a few of them:

*James Zeller (trombone, occasional vocalist and pianist). Zeller has performed with the likes of the Jimmy Heath Orchestra, Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Village Vanguard Orchestra and Slide Hampton.

“Tree” (Viola, chromatic harp alto, soprano, tenor and baritone saxophones) has performed with Harry "Sweets Edison, Teddy Edwards, the Red Hot Chili Peppers among many many more.

The all-star local rhythm section is Gabe Lubowe on piano, Danny Gaon on upright bass and Ramsey Isaacs. 

Upcoming dates

April 21st, 3-5 pm: Morris Graves Museum

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"In The Constellations Now" Jazz Concert Series at the Sanctuary through October 2024

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                  "In The Constellations Now"              
A Sanctuary Concert Series honoring Jazz Greats

*April 6th: Ladies Sing For Lady Day: Celebrating Billie Holiday*

With Vocalists Lorenza Simmons, Claire Bent, Katie Belknap and James Zeller accompanied by Zeller on piano and trombone; Danny Gaon, bass; James     Forrest, drums

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sponsored by Coast Central Credit Union

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June 8th: *Let's Do It: James Zeller presents an evening of Cole Porter*

Featuring the vocal and trombone of James Zeller with Danny Gaon, bass; Gabe Lubowe, Piano;

Ramsey Issacs, drums

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August 31st: *Bird at the Sanctuary: Celebrating Charlie Parker*

James Zeller, trombone; Tree, viola, saxophones; Danny Gaon, bass; Gabe Lubowe, Piano; Ramsey Issacs, drums

October 12: *Like Dancing About Architecture: The Music of Thelonious Sphere Monk*

James Zeller, trombone; Tree, viola, saxophones; Danny Gaon, bass; Gabe Lubowe, Piano; Ramsey Issacs, drums

*April 27th: 125 Years of Ellington: Celebrating Duke *

James Zeller, trombone; Tree, viola; Danny Gaon, bass; Gabe Lubowe, piano; James Forrest, drums

Special guests Ramsey Isaacs, Miles Schmidt and Katie Belknap

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July 6th: *Happy Birthday Pops: A night of New Orleans Jazz celebrating Louis Armstrong*

James Zeller, trombone, vocals, guitar; Katie Belknap, vocals, clarinet, guitar; Lee Phillips, bass;

Ramsey Issacs, drums 

more musicians TBA

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September 26th: *Our Love Is Here To Stay: the music and words of George and Ira Gershwin*

Featuring the vocal and trombone of James Zeller with Danny Gaon, bass; Gabe Lubowe, Piano;

Ramsey Issacs, drums

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Celebrating Mary Lou Williams:

date TBD

featuring Jennifer Trowbridge on Guitar, James Zeller, Trombone, and more!

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