Patch Blog: Jazz Concert at the Library

An Evening of Jazz will be presented in the from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m Feb. 11  as a part of the

The free concert showcasing Wind & Wire (6 p.m.), Jen Oikawa (7 p.m.), and Elliott Caine (8 p.m.) will be presented by the , , the (SPARC), and of South Pasadena.  

Wind & Wire is a long-standing group comprised of Barry Coates on Acoustic Guitar and Guitar Synthesizer, and Mark Hatch on Flugelhorn and EVI. Their repertoire includes both original compositions and select covers. Mark Hatch has been active as a performer, composer, and arranger for many years. Mark toured and recorded with the Ray Charles Orchestra, and then served as musical director for Chaka Khan, as well as performing and recording with Rufus, Aretha Franklin, Flora Purim, Louie Bellson, and many others. As a studio musician, Mark has played on many fine motion picture and television scores. Barry Coates’ professional career began at age 17 when he was asked to perform at the Monterey Jazz Festival with an all-star band conducted by Oliver Nelson. Since the late 70s, Barry has been in demand as a performer and recording guitarist with artists such as the Pointer Sisters, Willie Bobo, John Klemmer, and Kitaro. His original compositions have been featured on many TV soundtracks, as well as the feature films Fatal Attraction and Dead Bang.

Jennifer Oikawa is a pianist/composer/arranger whose musicianship has graced
the both the jazz and classical realms. Jennifer has toured throughout the
United States, Japan, and Canada. Her career also includes creations with her
own jazz group, The Jen Oikawa Trio, as well as performances and recordings
with such luminaries as Troy Welstad (Pink), Bryan Taylor (Lee Ritenour, Gwen
Stefani), The Blue Note Swing Orchestra, vocalist Natalie Babbitt, and blues
singer Jeremy Graham. Ever-evolving, Jen continues to prepare new compositions
as well as arrangements of vintage repertoire from noted jazz composers.

Elliott Caine will play a set of “Blue Note” style jazz.  Elliott has performed and/or recorded with Teddy Edwards, Ernie Andrews, O. C. Smith, Wycliff Jean, Beck, The Beastie Boys, and many others. He was also an integral part of the renowned Latin-Ska group, Jump With Joey for three tours of Japan and the U.S.A, as well as a performance at Capitol Records’ 50th Anniversary celebration.  Caine also received a Platinum Record for his work with the rock group, Filter.

The Community Room is located at 1115 El Centro Street. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.  and no tickets or reservations are necessary. Many other arts, music, and food activities will be taking place in South Pasadena the evening of February 11^th as part of the South Pas Arts Crawl. It’s a big event that will occur at galleries, studios, restaurants, and other locations around town.

And check back later for a full list of events happening that night.