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| The Ron Kobayashi Trio at the OC Pavilion  Ron Kobayashi Trio will perform on July 14th at the OC Pavilion, Orange County, California. The Ron Kobayashi Trio consists of three uniquely talented musicians from the Southern California area. Pianist and leader Ron Kobayashi has performed with Mel Torme, Margaret Whiting, Eric Marienthal, Phil Upchurch, Teddy Edwards, Tim Weisberg, Kenny Burrell, Paula Kelly Jr., Herb Jeffries, Peter White and “The Modernaires,” He was a featured performer on the internationally distributed “Johnny Yune” television show, and has been featured on the CBS Evening News with Dan Rather. In 1992, Ron performed for President Bill Clinton and has recorded as a solo artist for the Casierra Record label.Bassist and composer Baba Elefante was voted one of the nation's top bass players in a Bass Player Magazine poll. He also performed on the 1995 Universal movie “The Hunted,” as well as with jazz trumpeter Roy Hargrove, saxophonists Pete Christlieb and Brandon Fields, Justo Almario, “Yes” keyboardist Patrick Moraz and “Kansas” lead vocalist John Elefante. Drummer Steve Dixon has done numerous recording sessions both as a drummer and percussionist. He has worked with jazz saxophonist Richie Cole, “War” harmonica legend Lee Oskar, Bill Watrous and Warner Brothers recording artists “The Untouchables.” Ron and his band have shared the stage with such notable artists as David Benoit, Eddie Palmieri, Cirque Du Soleil, Strunz and Farah and The Fabulous Thunderbirds. The Trio has played numerous jazz festivals including The San Bernardino Music Festival, The Orange County Art and Jazz Festival, The Yorba Linda Arts Festival, The Dana Point Jazz Festival, The Mission Viejo Music Festival and the Playboy Jazz Summerfest in Pasadena. They have also worked in Laughlin, Nevada; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Orlando, Florida. write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Jazz News :: home page |