Arts & Entertainment
Top Jazz Artists Featuring Superb Saxophonist, Brandon Fields Perform Live at the Oyster House, Mon. Oct. 12, 9:30pm NO COVER
Hear skilled talents, Brandon Fields, sax; Bill Heller, keys; Rico Belled, bass; Dave Karasony, drums, in an up close and personal setting.

Now that you’re in on LA’s Best Kept Secret, please feel free to spread the word to the rest of the world. This is a unique opportunity to see these awesome artists jammin’ the night away with their incredible improvisations.
The Oyster House Saloon, an intimate, warm, cozy, charming, friendly venue is a favorite musician’s hang. Come and be part of jazz history in the making!!
Expect the place to be packed with aficionados galore. You never know who might show up to sit in with the band and knocks your socks off!
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The kitchen closes at 10pm so plan to arrive early for scrumptious delightful delectable delicious dining at reasonable prices.
Brandon Fields has toured with several prominent performers including George Benson (1985-86), Kenny Loggins (1987), The Rippingtons (1987-89), Tower of Power (early 1990’s), Earth Wind and Fire (1995), the Dave Weckl Band (1998-2002), and Barry Manilow (since 2006).
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As a sideman, Brandon’s recording credits reflect his eclectic influences: Tower of Power, Earth Wind & Fire, Elton John, Quincy Jones, Nancy Wilson, Jewel, B.B. King, Everclear, Bonnie Raitt, Babyface, Toto, Luther Vandross, Luis Miguel, Al Jarreau, Robben Ford, Bobby Caldwell, Los Lobotomys, The Rippingtons, Nancy Sinatra, George Duke, Stanley Clarke, The Temptations, Buzz Feiten, Michael McDonald, Randy Newman, Neil Diamond, Kenny Rogers, David Garfield, Lionel Richie, Queen Latifah, Rob Thomas, Engelbert Humperdink, Harry Connick Jr., O.D.B, and Dave Weckl.
Brandon has also been a featured player on several movie soundtracks, i.e. Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, Class Action, Bull Durham, 2 Days in The Valley, The Preacher’s Wife, Waiting to Exhale and Dreamgirls.
Fields received a 2002 Album of the Year Latin Grammy for Alejandro Sanz Y Solo Se Me Ocurre Amarte and performed on Ray Charles’ 2005 Grammy slamming Genius Loves Company.
Dave Karasony has toured and/or recorded with the following artists: Al Kooper, Gary Wright, Al Stewart, Pat Benatar, Jody Watley, Andy Summers, Lee Oskar, Art Garfunkel, L Subramaniam, Bill Henderson, Rick Braun, Jeff Golub, Warren Hill, Mark Antoine, Chris Standring, Dave Koz, Dave Benoit, Mindi Abair, Brian Culbertson, Peter White, Jeff Richman, Brian Bromberg, and Stuart Ham.
Some of the musicians Bill Heller has worked with include Russ Freeman and The Rippingtons, Mary Wilson & the Supremes, Eric Marienthal, Randy Brecker, Jeff Kashiwa, Steve Cole, Marcus Baylor, Patti Austin, Paula Atherton, Dave Anderson, Phil Perry, Dave Valentin, and for Billy Joel’s Broadway hit, “Movin’ On.”
Rico Belled has performed with Liza Minnelli, Eddie Money, Deborah Harry, Melissa Etheridge, The Platters, Mitchel Forman, Eric Marienthal, Steve Lukather, Ray Parker Jr., Melora Hardin, Don Randi & the Baked Potato House Band, and Mike Miller.
The Oyster House Saloon is at 12446 Moorpark St., corner of Whitsett in
Studio City 91604. There is ample free street/backlot parking. More info at 818-761-8686 or mnm2226@aol.com.