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Dave's Jazz Bistro
Evening entertainment just got tastier and more fun, since the Santa Fe School of Cooking has cooked up something out of the ordinary! On select evenings throughout the year, the Santa Fe School of Cooking will transform itself into Dave’s Jazz Bistro, featuring performances by world-class jazz musicians paired with a fine dining experience that only the School can deliver!
Dave’s Jazz Bistro was inspired by the passionate life led by the late David Ballantyne Curtis, husband of the School of Cooking’s Founder/Owner, Susan Curtis. Dave was an avid student of the clarinet and a lover of fine dining and great jazz. Dave passed away in 2017, but his spirit and his love of music live on through his children and grandchildren, three of whom are aspiring jazz musicians!
Dave’s youngest daughter, Kristen Krell, developed the idea of Dave’s Jazz Bistro as a fun way to expand the family business while sharing Dave’s love for combining jazz and fine dining. She will be working with John Rangel, who will be the curator for the music performances. John is a multi-faceted musician, composer, and producer, originally from New York City and now based in Santa Fe. John has won multiple music awards and has performed with many jazz greats, including Nat Adderly, Marcus Printup, and Dwight Trible. www.johnrangel.com
Photo by Paul Gitelson
Eddie Daniels Jazz Quartet
August 31, 2019 performance at 6:30 p.m.
The Eddie Daniels Jazz Quartet will inaugurate the Jazz Bistro with an August 31 2019 performance at 6:30 p.m. as a part of the City of Santa Fe’s exciting Music Week. The three course meal menu will be prix fixe. An early sell-out is predicted, and reservations must be made in advance using the Register button below or by calling 800-982-4688.
Mr. Daniels, a native New Yorker and current Santa Fean, was a good friend and an inspiration to Dave for many decades. Jazz critic Leonard Feather, said of Eddie, “It is a rare event in Jazz where one man can all but reinvent an instrument bringing it to a new stage of revolution.” (eddiedanielsclarinet.net) It is a rare treat indeed to enjoy a local performance by this Grammy award-winning clarinetist!
The Eddie Daniels Jazz Quartet will inaugurate the Jazz Bistro with an August 31 2019 performance at 6:30 p.m. as a part of the City of Santa Fe’s exciting Music Week. The three course meal menu will be prix fixe. An early sell-out is predicted, and reservations must be made in advance using the Register button below or by calling 800-982-4688.
Mr. Daniels, a native New Yorker and current Santa Fean, was a good friend and an inspiration to Dave for many decades. Jazz critic Leonard Feather, said of Eddie, “It is a rare event in Jazz where one man can all but reinvent an instrument bringing it to a new stage of revolution.” (eddiedanielsclarinet.net) It is a rare treat indeed to enjoy a local performance by this Grammy award-winning clarinetist!
Carmen Bradford Quartet
November 2nd, 2019 performance at 6:30 p.m.
Dave's Jazz Bistro is honored to present 2019 Grammy Nominee, Carmen Bradford (carmenbradford.com) and the John Rangel Trio featuring John Trentacosta and Colin Deuble. At the age of 22, Carmen was discovered by William "Count" Basie and was the featured vocalist in the legendary Count Basie Orchestra for nine years. She has since performed and/or recorded with Wynton Marsalis, Shelly Berg, Jeremy Monteiro and many others.
Carmen Bradford's body of work reflects a vast depth of musical experience and technical brilliance. She is also recognized for the overwhelming passion she brings to the lyrics of every song she sings. Carmen Bradford has truly contributed to the perpetuation and preservation of this great American art form called Jazz and continues to do so.
Dave's Jazz Bistro is honored to present 2019 Grammy Nominee, Carmen Bradford (carmenbradford.com) and the John Rangel Trio featuring John Trentacosta and Colin Deuble. At the age of 22, Carmen was discovered by William "Count" Basie and was the featured vocalist in the legendary Count Basie Orchestra for nine years. She has since performed and/or recorded with Wynton Marsalis, Shelly Berg, Jeremy Monteiro and many others.
Carmen Bradford's body of work reflects a vast depth of musical experience and technical brilliance. She is also recognized for the overwhelming passion she brings to the lyrics of every song she sings. Carmen Bradford has truly contributed to the perpetuation and preservation of this great American art form called Jazz and continues to do so.
A Celebration of Love - The Barbara Bentree and John Rangel Jazz Trio
February 14th, 2020 performance at 6:30 p.m.
Barbara Bentree will be performing the favorite show from her vocal series titled "All About The Words" to celebrate Valentines Day. Ms. Bentree has chosen exquisite songs that feature beautiful lyrics about "the many faces of love." She will be accompanied by the jazz orchestrations of John Rangel on the piano and a talented bass player. The audience will not only be enjoying a special Valentines Day menu, they will savor the intimate compositions of Marilyn & Alan Bergman, Johnny Mandel, George Gershwin, and Ivan Lins, to name just a few. The evening will also hold a number of surprises and a few evocative original songs. It promises to be an evening of high romance!
Barbara Bentree will be performing the favorite show from her vocal series titled "All About The Words" to celebrate Valentines Day. Ms. Bentree has chosen exquisite songs that feature beautiful lyrics about "the many faces of love." She will be accompanied by the jazz orchestrations of John Rangel on the piano and a talented bass player. The audience will not only be enjoying a special Valentines Day menu, they will savor the intimate compositions of Marilyn & Alan Bergman, Johnny Mandel, George Gershwin, and Ivan Lins, to name just a few. The evening will also hold a number of surprises and a few evocative original songs. It promises to be an evening of high romance!
