The Jazz & Blues Revue Triumphs at Catalina Jazz Club : our annual PATH Ventures Holiday Fundraiser

Gig update!…On Wednesday, December 11th, PATH Ventures hosted their 8^th Annual Holiday Jazz Revue, an unforgettable evening of dinner, music, and fun at the classic Catalina Bar and Grill. The event took place from 6:30-10:00 PM and featured Jazz Pianist and Composer, George Kahn, Courtney Lemmon, Gina Saputo and Crystal Starr with an all-star band of L.A. studio artists. Jazz vocalist Mark Winkler made a guest appearance, and Jazz legend Bubba Jackson from KJAZZ, returned once again as the MC.

Proceeds from the evening will help PATH Ventures raise critical funding to directly support affordable housing developments across Southern California.

Thanks to our generous sponsors and the sold-out crowd at Catalina's, we raised over $33,000 to help build housing for the homeless in Los Angeles.  In addition,  PATH Ventures connected with two major grant/sponsorships, bringing the grand total raised to $78,000!!! THANK YOU ALL!!!

There are over 51,000 people living on the streets of Los Angeles County on any given night. They are women with children, people struggling with serious health issues, war veterans, seniors, emancipated foster youth, and families who lost everything because of the recession. PATH Ventures’ housing models aim to prevent and end homelessness by integrating supportive services, community development and permanent housing for people in need.

PATH Ventures, in partnership with for-profit and non-profit sponsors, has developed seven housing developments consisting of 385 permanent housing units and 120 transitional units. Our expertise extends across all stages of development, including acquisition, predevelopment, design, construction, financing lease-up and asset management. In addition, PATH Ventures has a strong social services program that we bring to all of our developments

An Amazing Evening at LACMA!

Our show on July 26 was so wonderful - about 1500 - 2000 fans showed up at LACMA for our tour through jazz vocal music from the '40s to the '70s.  The show was broadcast two weeks later on KJazz 88.1 FM.  Thank you all for turning out!  Here is our newest "starr", Crystal Starr Knighton, featured on Boy From New York City (thanks, Michael Jackson and Manhattan transfer!)

Feeling Good at LACMA - Courtney Lemmon and The Jazz & Blues Revue

It was a great show last Friday, June 26, at Los Angeles County Museum of Art - about 1,500 - 2,000 people crowded the plaza to see The Jazz & Blues Revue.  Here's a sample - Courtney rocking "Feeling Good"

The Jazz & Blues Revue returns to LACMA, Friday night, July 26

George Kahn and The Jazz & Blues Revue, featuring Crystal Knighton, Courtney Lemmon and Gina Saputo, are returning to the LACMA Friday Night Jazz Series on July 26, at 6:00 PM

This free concert is always packed, so please come early for the best seats.  LACMA stays open late, so you can enjoy some great art, a drink at Stark's, and some great jazz from the George Kahn Quintet.

Gina, Courtney and Crystal will take you on a journey through the history of jazz vocals, from The Andrew Sisters to The Pointer Sisters.  Don't miss it!
Photos by Mara Zaslove  ©2013

Jazz & Blues Revue Live - Cantaloupe Island - December 2012

Featuring Gina Saputo on lead, Courtney Lemmon and Crystal Knighton- vocals, Bobby Rodriguez- trumpet, George Kahn- Piano, arranger, MD

The Jazz & Blues Revue Singers at LACMA July 26

Courtney Lemmon - Crystal Knighton - Gina Saputo
Come join us on Friday, July 26 at LACMA, 6:0 - 8:00 PM.  Come early for good seats!

The Jazz & Blues Revue at LACMA, Friday July 26

Following last years great Memorial Day show at the Family Free Day at LACMA, The Jazz & Blues Revue has been invited to perform as part of the LACMA Friday Night Jazz series on Friday, July 26.

This is a really fun evening.  The museum stays open late.  The music is on the plaza from 6:00 - 8:00 PM, and its FREE!  Come early for best seats - we always pack the place when we play here.

More info as we get closer to the date, but mark your calendars NOW, so you don't forget!