Bossa Nova came about from a marriage between Samba rhythms, West Coast Jazz musical approach, poetry and the mid-50's vibe of Brasil, especially in Rio de Janeiro. The musical form gained steam following the partnership between Tom Jobim (composer) and Vinicius de Moraes (poet) (which gave birth to many timeless classic songs like Girl from Ipanema and the classic film Black Orpheus) and Joao Gilberto's revolutionary guitar work, among many other factors. The music found its way to the jazz cir …

This Meetup site promotes LIVE MUSIC in Clubs located within the 562 area (code) of SoCaLifornia and also local Blues Radio Shows. If you like Live Blues Jams, check out CADILLAC ZACK's Concerts and Jam's Sundays at BustersBeachHouse.com 4-9pm then BOOMER's (Bellflower at Del Amo) has a Sunday Night 9pm jam that has been going for years! If you would like your Reggae, Rock, Punk, Ska, Rap, Blues, Jazz, Hip Hop, csulb Nugget Show, etc. to be featured on this Meetup, leave a message at (562)804-56 …

If you love live jazz but don't know where to find it in LA, or if you are just curious about this music genre and want to learn more, then join us as we embark on a musical adventure discovering the diverse jazz music venues throughout Los Angeles. Our goal is to discover the "jazz scene" in the celebrated City of Angels. Along our jazz journey we hope to: find those magical live performances, discover new artists and appreciate the ones who came before, experience the ambiance, history, and …

In the spirit of the previous Organizer, Ms. Hylton the Los Angeles Women Business Owners and The Ladies of Jazz is will function as a networking arena for women business owners and will showcase exceptional female musicians every month at The Hollywood Studio Bar & Grill in Hollywood's historic Gower Gulch. Both profit and non-profit organizations are welcome to promote and sell their products! Bridging Businesses with Great music, the goal is to bring the community together to build a better …

We are: "Musicians who want to jam with acoustic instruments, for fun." First and foremost, our name belies our relative jam locations. Our jams have transitioned to Sliverlake area, primarily, and on occasion, Pasadena and will begin to include Sunland. Anyone can host who wants to- as long as the locale is within the relative distance between Pasadena, Silverlake, and as far north as Sunland. Just ask and we'll make it happen. Next, we must limit admission to the group only to those who play …

Join fellow classical music lovers at performances, mixers, and other events held on the Westside. Members share their love of classical music at concerts and social gatherings. Open to all classical music fans.

Hello, Live Music Lovers, My name is Debbie Parks. I recently took over the I Heart Music MeetUp group. Music is my life and passion! I have worked in the music industry most of my life on the business side. I currently own a music PR company called Star PR and Star PR Events. I promote and market recording artists, festivals, wine tastings with live music and nightclubs. I can often arrange for special pricing or VIP seating for members of my MeetUp groups. I usually have a couple of events a …

Hello; This page is dedicated to put various types of musicians together for the purpose of Jammin. Blues, Rock, Jazz, Country, R&B, or a little mixture of all. I think a group like this would be a great vent journey for those that need to get it out in the air or in a studio. I would like to see a great group of Jammers that would just like to get together when need be for Charity events, BBQ's, Biker events, Party's or just flat out GET TOGETHER Jammin. I think that if we get enough people tha …

Come join other jazz musicians to play standards and learn from each other in a fully collaborative environment. With this group I aim to expand our knowledge and craftmanship of the great art form we call Jazz. If you like to listen to jazz, you are also welcome to watch the jam sessions, even if you don't play an instrument. Gigging opportunities have opened up for players in the meetup group as well. The mainstay of the group are the regular Jam sessions which are held once a month. Educat …

Jazz in the City is a group for local jazz aficionados, which introduces you to the finest musicians performing at some of the most elegant venues this city has to offer. The group’s organizers, In Touch Entertainment, manage, book and produce both established and up-and-coming recording artists, so we have our finger on the pulse of the jazz scene!We started this group because we want to share our passion for jazz with other fans. However, the group is not exclusively for jazz connoisse …

I decided to start the group to support great Bands playing exciting music in a classy venue in Orange County. Great Music at a Great Price! You should join this group to meet other Jazz and Live Music enthusiasts.

A True Roaring Twenties Live Music and Dance Experience Chicago Style Hot Jazz, the Original Music that started Lindy Hop & Swing Follow for the Best in the West regarding Hot Swingin' Authentic Dance! http://www.reverbnation.com/swinginsophisticats http://www.youtube.com/SwinginSophistiCats

What is this class? Children and families have a great time celebrating the spirit of drumming. Connect with the deep pulse of magical rhythms to the heartbeat of the drum. Drumming can have a profound effect on your physical and emotional wellbeing. It can boost the immune system, provide social support, brain stimulation, and heighten self awareness. Why should I take this class? Recent studies on biofeedback show that drumming induces brain waves that are similar to the brain waves of med …

This group welcomes those single professionals that may or may not be retired 50 - 70yrs of age that want new friends to get together for outings, like jazz, musicals, picnics, bowling, barbques, exercise, biking and some traveling. It will be nice for you to be able to host a group meeting at your place, or a designated venue. We will figure that out later.

Join us for Jazz.  Do you love live jazz music?  Then this group is for you.  Our group is for jazz lovers. Come out and watch some of LA's best jazz musicians at some of the coolest venue's in LA. Enjoy jazz with other jazz enthusiast. Make friends while enjoying good food, jazz and wine.

*Please click the "About us..." icon on the left for full details. For people who love to play blues of any kind!!!  This is an affordable, on-going Blues jam. Whether you sing, play guitar, keys, bass, drums, sax, harmonica or whatever, you can build your gigging skills while enjoying the support and friendship of other blues lovers. If this sounds good to you, we'd love to have you join us!  Whether you love traditional blues or blues/rock, blues/country, blues jazz or blues/???, you'll find …

Fabulous Traveling Girlfriends Meetup is a fun, friendly, social based travel group of women from all over the Inland Empire, who enjoy traveling locally and abroad. We are an  ACTIVE, diverse community of vibrant women that are serious about travel. Our membership comprises of women who are single, married, or divorced, even single moms; of all ages. Besides traveling together, we like to socialize. We enjoy brunch, movies, plays, comedy, 5K Walk/Runs and so much more! Members also host events …

Im a new Jazzhead and wanted to start a group for Jazz lovers to experience some of the great Summer Jazz venues around the city. Where new jazz lovers and seasoned jazzheads can groove together in 2012.

Looking for LA people who LOVE to sing. Looking for all styles Pop, Jazz, Broadway, Standards etc... People who prefer singing with a Live Band over Karaoke, of course Karaoke has it's merits too lol I have access to wonderful venue and a great band. can start an ongoing night with enough members.

Indie Hotspot invites all jazz fans to join us for great jazz around LA.

If you love jazz and want to explore and experience its power to touch the Divine, check us out. Some of the best jazz players in the area bring the music, and Pastor Jane Voigts brings a thought-provoking and spiritual message. It's fun to go out together afterwards, too!

Lounge style artists who pluck and pipe, sound smiths, key lords with sweet dissonance and visceral combinations of their craft are welcome to try out your wares on real people enjoying cuisine and spirits. Acceptable styles are cool jazz, highway folk, singer/songwriter, smooth soul, standards..etc.

This is a group for anyone interested in composing for jazz ensemble. Must read music and understand basic theory - but if not - there are people that can help with that! I started this group because several fellow composers expressed an interest in writing for small and large ensembles and becoming more proficient in advanced music theory and application, writing for the awesome horn section - yep - gotta transpose. And...it's time to create original music for jazz -

We have numerous music events to enjoy both as a performer and an audience member! By way of music performances to attend, we have many throughout the year. PUC's musicians, choirs and ensembles maintain rigorous performance schedules year round. The department is devoted to the study and practice of music, and exists to provide a first-rate music education that gives students advanced skills and knowledge of music history, repertory, and performance. PUC is known for its exceptional music depar …

Jazz Night Out is a fundraising event with dinner and live jazz music to benefit the Don Bosco Tech. Music Program. The evening is filled with fun games, raffles, prizes, and showcases our Jazz Band and a Professional Group. This year, the program has invited singer Ginger & The Hoosier Daddys, who will be performing music from the 20’s to 40’s. The theme this year will be the Great Gatsby. The Don Bosco Tech. Music Program fundraises for classroom materials, reeds, instrument repairs, new mus …

If you like to experience life at the highest level with the best value, then Haute Monde (\ōt-ˈmänd, ō-ˈmōⁿd\) is for you. Haute Monde is French for "high world." The good life does not have to cost a fortune and we can share experiences, business resources, dine, travel, have a spot of tea, and save money along the way! Haute Monde members aim to be healthy, happy, wealthy and well!

This is a group dedicated to people interested in helping preserve music programs for children in the community of Rosemead, CA and the encompassing communities. Alumni of Don Bosco Tech are encouraged to join. The Don Bosco Tech. Music Program fundraises for classroom materials, reeds, instrument repairs, new music, instruments, field trips, guest lecturers, and various operational expenses for the year. The program is 100% funded by the parents of participating students, alumni, community memb …

While we're not about Jazz in particular, we are eclectic and electric. We are fast becoming the place to come to meet fun and genuine people to try new adventures with. Whether your thing is festivals, museums, trips to vegas, self-discovery, live music/karaoke, or fine dining..   Our goal is to provide a meetup that will be your circle of friends with great events, trips, and a relaxing atmosphere where adventures and great conversation happen. We cover all of southern california and do events …