Skilled Saxophonist, Bob Sheppard, Performs Live Jazz at Studio City's Oyster House Monday April 27th 9pm. This Exceptional Artist at The Top of His Game Is Accompanied by Dynamic Drummer, Mark Ferber, and Brilliant Bassist, Johannes Weidenmueller.

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Bob Sheppard is an exceptional artist at the top of his game. To hear him perform at this cozy, comfy, charming intimate venue, ideal for listening to such a talented trio of jazz maestros, is a dream come true.

The Oyster House, with its warm, friendly, “where everyone knows your name” ambience, is a neighborhood hang for musicians and other creative sorts, offering live entertainment at no cover.

Arrive early for fabulous fare, scrumptious seafood/specials, and delectable drinks, all at reasonable costs. The kitchen closes at 10pm.

Over the course of an extraordinarily diverse career that has made him a first call musician in the realms of jazz, pop and the studio worlds, multi-woodwind specialist Bob Sheppard has always let his array of saxophones, flutes and clarinets do the talking.

Superstar names highlight his resume, and jazz critics have been raving about him for a long tias both a sideman and leader for, but such praise is simply a byproduct of Sheppard’s years of steady work and dedication to his craft.

One of the distinct advantages of dividing his time between his home base of Los Angeles and New York is that Sheppard has forged working relationships with the best musicians on both coasts.

Bob has been a steadfast member of the Billy Childs Ensembles and the Peter Erskine trio for over a decade. Additionally over the years, he has toured with Steely Dan and Boz Scaggs, and brought his diverse talents to more recent performances with James Taylor, Natalie Cole and Queen Latifah and most notably with the legendary Joni Mitchell.

“Bob Sheppard of Los Angeles is one of the most skilled multireed players in jazz. He is a studio musician, professor, clinician and first-call sideman (Freddie Hubbard, Joni Mitchell, Steely Dan, James Taylor).

“One of the top-tier saxophonists of our time, Bob Sheppard is not just one of the finest musicians in Los Angeles; he is a jazz luminary with an international reputation.

Mark Ferber (b. 1975) grew up in Moraga, CA, and began playing piano at the age of four, before moving on to drumming and percussion. Mark attended the University of California in Los Angeles, earning a B.A. in Geography. He has distinguished himself on both coasts and abroad in live performances and recordings.

In Los Angeles, a partial list of credits includes Anthony Wilson’s Organ Trio and Nonet, Billy Child’s Chamber Ensemble, Wadada Leo Smith, and Bob Sheppard.

In New York he has worked with Lee Konitz, Don Byron, Fred Hersch, Norah Jones, Steve Swallow, Jack Wilkins, and his twin brother, Alan Ferber, among others. He is currently touring and recording with Ralph Alessi’s group, ‘This Against That’, and Jonathan Kreisberg’s Trio and Quintet.

In addition to being an active freelance drummer, Mark teaches in the United States and Europe. He was a faculty member for the Tavira Jazz Workshop in Portugal, the Kansas University Jazz Workshop and the Maine Jazz Camp.

Ferber currently serves as an adjunct teacher for the City College of New York and the School of Improvisational Music (SIM) in New York.cover.

“One of the most interesting and explosive bass players to come along in a long time” reads a quote from a review in the French newspaper Le Monde, referring to bassist Johannes Weidenmueller. (5/5/2001).

Bassist Johannes Weidenmueller has been a first call performer with a long list of jazz greats since settling in New York City 16 years ago. He has been a member of the Hank Jones trio, Ray Barretto’s New World Spirit, the Carl Allen-Vincent Herring quintet, the John Abercrombie quartet, the Joe Lovano trio and the Kenny Werner trio.

Other associations include Brad Mehldau, George Benson, John Scofield, Dewey Redman, Randy Brecker, Kenny Wheeler, Toots Thielemans, Wynton Marsalis, Joshua Redman, Gary Bartz, Jonny Coles, Clifford Jordan, Joe Chambers, and many others.

Johanne’s warm full sound, his mastery of time, his lyrical solos and his flexibility and openness have made him one of most sought after bassist in a wide variety of musical settings. He has collaborated with the National Orchestra of Spain, the Balthasar Neumann Orchestra and choir, flamenco musician Chano Dominguez, the Indian music ensemble of Gaurav Madzumdar, tabla virtouso Ty Burhoe, New Orleans keyboard legend Dr. John, and singer Madeleine Peyroux.

Born in Heidelberg, Germany, Johannes was introduced to music early on. He started playing cello at the age of 6 and kept a busy performance schedule throughout his high school years, participating in many local and regional chamber music and orchestral events.

After switching to the double bass at age 16, Weidenmueller went on to study at the Conservatory in Cologne and soon after made the move to the prestigious Jazz and Contemporary Music program of the New School University in New York, with jazz greats such as Ron Carter, Dave Holland and Buster Williams.

In 1991 Johannes joined the trio of legendary pianist Hank Jones and performed with him throughout North America. Playing with Hank Jones paved the way to becoming a full time professional bass player and countless performances with many other jazz greats have since followed.

While busy performing over 200 concerts a year around the world, Johannes is also a committed educator. He has been on the faculty of the New School’s jazz and contemporary music program since 1997 where he teaches bass, ensemble, and ear-training.

He also is in demand as a clinician, teaching workshops and clinics at the Banff Center for the Arts, NYU, New England Conservatory, U of Green Bay, the Amsterdam Conservatory, U of West Virginia, U of N.C Chapel Hill and many others. In addition he’s the author of a book on metric modulation published by Mel Bay.

Johannes is the recipient of numerous awards and grants including the young European jazz artist of the year award in 1993 and 1996, the Hennessey jazz prize in 1996, grants from Arts international, and the New School faculty development grant.

The Oyster House
12446 Moorpark St. (corner of Whitsett)
Studio City, 91604

Monday, April 27, 2015, 10pm
NO COVER!!