[NewMusicEvents] Evan Francis / Darren Johnston Quartet @ Chez Hanny, Feb 24

[Frank Hanny]

  Evan Francis / Darren Johnston Quartet


    Sunday February 24, 2008 4:00 PM


      $20 Donation Requested

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The *Evan Francis / Darren Johnston Quartet* plays original music
composed by the two leaders, extending the jazz tradition in a way that
brilliantly combines Dionysian rhythms and Apollonian harmonic and
melodic elements.
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Woodwind artist *Evan Francis* was born and raised in Venice, Ca. He
lived and played in the LA area until he was 23, graduating from the
USC/Thornton School of music on a full music scholarship. During that
time he played and/or recorded with the likes of Billy Higgins, Dr. Art
Davis, John Clayton, Stevie Wonder, Michael Buble (including an
appearance on the Tonight Show), Sheila E., Christina Aguilera, Mike
Keneally and the Industrial Jazz Group. In 2003 he moved to San
Francisco and has since played and recorded with artists like Grammy
nominee Taylor Eigsti, Marcus Shelby, Ben Goldberg, Dayna Stevens,
Realistic Jazz Orchestra, The Jazz Mafia, The Shotgun Wedding Hip-Hop
Symphony and legendary Jamaican artists Mikey Dread and Prince Buster,
as well as the jazz/hip-hop group "Spaceheater".
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Since settling in San Francisco in 1997, Canada-born trumpeter *Darren
Johnston* has built a web of alliances, from avant-guard excursions with
the likes of the ROVA saxophone quartet, the Splatter Trio, and Ben
Goldberg, to straight-ahead jazz outings with the likes of bassist
Marcus Shelby. As a band-leader he is best known for his work with his
"United Brassworkers Front," whose second CD, “In Between Stories”, was
recently released on Evander Music. Another new release in '07, "Reasons
for Moving," featured Fred Frith and Larry Ochs, and was released on the
Not Two label. Darren was mentioned in last June’s issue of Down Beat as
one of “25 trumpeters for the future.”
<http://www.darrenjohnstonmusic.com/>
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Bassist *Eugene Warren* is the son of an acoustic and electric bass
player who encouraged his children to study and explore music at an
early age. He studied with classical bassists Shinji Eshima and Pat
Klobas. His jazz bass teachers included the great Eugene Wright, Jeff
Chambers, Marcus Shelby, and Michael Zisman. He has played with many Bay
Area musicians including Lavay Smith, Faye Carrol, Babatunde Lea, Pete
Yellin, Eddie Marshall, Mitch Marcus, Akira Tana, Eddie Duran, Vince
Wallace, Richard Howell, Tammy Hall, Matt Clark and Calvin Keys. He also
has played with Stefon Harris, Randy Porter, Dena DeRose, Sasha Dobson,
and Joe Bagg. He performs regularly with the Andrew Speight Quartet and
the Vince Lateano Trio.
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Drummer *Smith Dobson V* has been performing in the Bay Area and
internationally for close to 20 years. He’s had the honor of working
with acclaimed jazz artists Bobby Hutcherson, Harold Land, Red Rodney,
John Handy, Sheila Jordan, Red Holloway, Pete and Conte Condoli, Ben
Goldberg, and Graham Connah. Smith is also active as a composer,
vibraphonist and band leader, whose ensembles include such musicians as
Devin Hoff on bass, Vijay Anderson on drums, and John Finkbeiner on
guitar. www.myspace.com/smithdobson <http://www.myspace.com/smithdobson>
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*The Time*: All concerts begin at 4:00 PM (Please come early to avoid
interrupting the performance!)
*The Place*: 145 Fillmore (x Waller) in
San Francisco 94117. (1 block South of Haight St.)
*Directions*: http://www.chezhanny.com/directions.html
*The Food/Drink:* Potluck. Please bring food and drink to share.
*$$$*: All money collected goes to
the musicians. Cash only please.
*Seating*: First come, first served. Doors open at 3:30 PM.
*Reservations*: Email reservations strongly recommended!
*Transportation*: Muni lines 22, N, J, 6, 71, and 72 all
run within a block of here. Please allow time for parking.
*The Phone*: 415/552-2729 (but please read this message first!)
*Volunteers*: Help with cleanup and furniture moving is always appreciated. 
*Home Page:* http://www.chezhanny.com/
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