Chad Edwards: Calendar

Saturday, June 18th, 2011

Caltech Avery House

I'll be playing with my quartet at the Child Education Center's annual benefit again this year.  This is one of my favorite events, with great food and wine, live and silent auctions of an amazing selection of items, all benefitting a world-class child care organization.  (Both of my children are alumni!)  Joining me will be Rob Kyle (sax), Hussain Jiffrey (bass), and Randy Drake (drums).  

Full info at http://www.cecbenefit.org/.  

Hope to see you there!

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

Jax Bar & Grill

The Ruben Ramos Groove-tette:

• Ruben Ramos - Guitar
• Chad Edwards - Piano
• Tim Curle - Drums
• Arvin Zarookian - Bass

Saturday, June 12th, 2010

Child Education Center Benefit Concert

My favorite gig of the year! I'll be playing at the annual benefit event for the Child Education Center, an outstanding organization providing exceptional child-care services for pre-school and after-school care. I'm delighted to be playing with an outstanding band this evening, featuring Rob Kyle on sax, Hussain Jiffrey on bass, and Randy Drake on drums.

Here's the official event press release:

CHILDCARE BENEFIT IN JUNE!

The JPL/Caltech Child Educational Center will hold its annual wine-tasting benefit and auction Saturday, June 12 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at Caltech’s Avery House.

Tickets for the event, themed “Cirque des Soirées,” are $75 in advance ($85 at the door) and are available at the center’s office, 140 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada, adjacent to La Cañada High School.

All proceeds from the evening will directly benefit the children of the CEC, a non-profit organization that has provided high-quality childcare and educational outreach services since 1979.

The benefit will feature memorable wines and microbrews from all over the world, as well as culinary treasures from French cuisine. In addition, the Chad Edwards Quartet, along with singer Valerie Watson of Club Nouveau, will perform live jazz. Edwards is chief telecommunications engineer for the Mars Exploration Program.

The evening’s live auction includes a trip to Paris. Guests may bid on a variety of items in the silent auction, such as getaway packages, gourmet dinners, tours, tickets, children’s activities and services ranging from landscaping consultation to spa treatments.

For more information, contact Julie Halverson-Godson at 818-354-3418 or julieh@caltech.edu, or visit http://www.ceconline.org.

Sunday, June 6th, 2010

Temecula Vallay Balloon and Wine Festival

I'll be appearing with the smooth jazz band Present Tense (http://www.ptjazz.com/) at the Temecula Vallay Balloon and Wine Festival. We'll be playing sets at 12:00 Noon and 4:30 PM, on either side of a performance by the great jazz band Spyro Gyra.

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

Buster's Coffeehouse

I'll be appearing with the Donavan-Muradian Trio/Quartet/Quintet (depends on how many horn players show up for this long-running Sunday afternoon jam). Enjoy some coffee, ice cream, and an extended set of jazz to wrap up the weekend! Buster's is at 1006 Mission St, South Pasadena, CA 91030.

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

Diamond Bar

I'll be appearing with the smooth jazz band "Present Tense" as part of this summer's Diamond Bar Concerts in the Park. More on the band at http://www.ptjazz.com.

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

The Baked Potato

I'll be appearing with contemporary jazz guitarist David Boswell.

David Boswell - Guitar
Jimmy Haslip - Bass
MB Gordy - Drums
Chad Edwards - Keyboards

The Baked Potato
3787 Cahuenga Blvd West
Studio City, CA 91604
(818)980-1615
$15 Cover Charge

“Boswell brings Chops, Class and Style...” - May 2009 - Guitarplayer Magazine

Saturday, June 13th, 2009

Child Education Center Benefit

My quartet will be appearing at the Child Education Center's annual wine & dessert benefit, at Avery House on the Caltech campus. This is a fun event for a great cause, and features outstanding wine & food tastings along with some great auction items.

Joining me will be Rob Kyle on sax, Hussain Jiffrey on bass, and Randy Drake on drums.

Saturday, May 2nd, 2009

The Novel Cafe

I'll be playing with Randy Drake (drums) and Peter Kastner (bass) at The Novel Cafe in Pasadena.

It's located at 1713 E Colorado Blvd, near PCC. I haven't been there yet, but you can check out the menu at http://novelcafe.com/pasadena.html. Looks like an interesting cafe/bistro - good salads & sandwiches, coffees/teas/juices/beer/wine.

We'll be playing 7-10 PM. No cover. Drop by if you're in the area!

Sunday, April 19th, 2009

Buster's Coffeehouse

I'll be playing with the Nairobi Trio (which is rarely a trio) featuring Larry Muradian (bass) and Jeff Donavan (drums), as well some great guest horn players. Have some ice cream and coffee, hear some great jazz! 5:00 - 6:30 pm, no cover, 1006 Mission St (near the Gold Line station).

Sunday, April 5th, 2009

Buster's Coffeehouse

I'll be playing with the Nairobi Trio (which is rarely a trio) featuring Larry Muradian (bass) and Jeff Donavan (drums), as well some great guest horn players. Have some ice cream and coffee, hear some great jazz! 5:00 - 6:30 pm, no cover, 1006 Mission St (near the Gold Line station).

Sunday, March 29th, 2009

Buster's Coffeehouse

I'll be playing with the Nairobi Trio (which is rarely a trio) featuring Larry Muradian (bass) and Jeff Donavan (drums), as well some great guest horn players. Have some ice cream and coffee, hear some great jazz! 5:00 - 6:30 pm, no cover, 1006 Mission St (near the Gold Line station).

Sunday, March 1st, 2009

Buster's Coffeehouse

I'll be playing with the Nairobi Trio (which is rarely a trio) featuring Larry Muradian (bass) and Jeff Donavan (drums); this will be a special bon voyage concert for Andy Suzuki, a great LA saxophonist who is moving to Berlin. Andy and many of his musical friends from the past 20 yrs will be sitting in. Have some ice cream and coffee, hear some great jazz! 5:00 - 6:30 pm, no cover, 1006 Mission St (near the Gold Line station).

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

Millennium Biltmore Hotel

I'm appearing with the smooth jazz band "Present Tense", at the Gallery Bar in the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in downtown LA. Present Tense features:

Carlyle Barriteau - guitar/vocals
Chad Edwards - piano/keyboards
Richard Frank - bass
Ronnie Kaufman - drums

No cover charge; $6 valet parking w/ validation.

Millennium Biltmore Hotel
506 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA

Friday, February 13th, 2009

Millennium Biltmore Hotel

I'm appearing with the smooth jazz band "Present Tense", with special guest vocalist Evonne Rivera, at the Gallery Bar in the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in downtown LA. No cover charge; $6 valet parking w/ validation.

Millennium Biltmore Hotel
506 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA

Saturday, January 24th, 2009

Millennium Biltmore Hotel

I'm appearing with the smooth jazz band "Present Tense", with special guest vocalist Evonne Rivera, at the Gallery Bar in the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in downtown LA. No cover charge; $6 valet parking w/ validation.

Millennium Biltmore Hotel
506 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA

Saturday, January 10th, 2009

Millennium Biltmore Hotel

I'm appearing with the smooth jazz band "Present Tense" at the Gallery Bar in the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in downtown LA. No cover charge.

Millennium Biltmore Hotel
506 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA

Saturday, December 20th, 2008

Millennium Biltmore Hotel

I'm appearing with the smooth jazz band "Present Tense" at the Gallery Bar in the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in downtown LA. No cover charge.

Millennium Biltmore Hotel
506 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA

Friday, October 31st, 2008

Vibrato Grill Jazz

I'll be appearing with saxophonist Rob Kyle at one of the nicest rooms for live jazz in town. Rounding out the band is Ryan Doyle on drums and Pat Senatore on bass. Great food! Reservations recommended...

2930 Beverly Glen Circle
Bel Air, CA 90077-1724
Phone: 310.474.9400

Friday, October 24th, 2008

Millennium Biltmore Hotel

I'm appearing with the smooth jazz band "Present Tense" at the Gallery Bar in the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in downtown LA. No cover charge.

Millennium Biltmore Hotel
506 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA

Saturday, October 18th, 2008

The Fret House

I'll be appearing with the Devon Reeves Band @ "Bluesapalooza", featuring Devon on vocals and Les Johnson on guitar. The band plays a wide mix of classic rock. You gotta hear Devon cover Janis Joplin's "Piece of My Heart"!

The Fret House is located at 309 N. Citrus Ave., Covina, CA 91723

Friday, October 17th, 2008

Cafe 322

I'll be appearing with the Donovan-Muradian Quartet at Cafe 322 In Sierra Madre, 8 - 11 PM.

Jeff Donovan - drums
Larry Muradian - Bass
Kai Palmer - Trumpet
Chuck Manning - Sax
Chad Edwards - Piano

Cafe 322 is at 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Phone (626) 836-5414

Friday, August 29th, 2008

La Ve Lee

I'll be playing with the smooth jazz band Present Tense (http://www.ptjazz.com) as we return to La Ve Lee in Studio City. Call (818) 980-8158 for dinner reservations. Club is at 12514 Ventura Blvd., Studio City (at Whitsett).

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

City of Glendale

I'll be performing at a free outdoor concert with the smooth jazz band "Present Tense" (more at http://www.ptjazz.com/). We'll be performing at the north end of Verdugo Park, at 1621 Cañada Blvd., in Glendale (near Glendale City College)

Sunday, August 10th, 2008

Buster's Coffeehouse

I'll be sitting in with the Nairobi Trio (which is rarely a trio) featuring Larry Muradian (bass) and Jeff Donavan (drums); they usually also have some amazing horn players show up for this informal weekly Sunday session. Have some ice cream and coffee, hear some jazz! 5:00 - 6:30 pm, no cover, 1006 Mission St (near the Gold Line station).

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

Pershing Square

I'll be appearing with the smooth jazz band Present Tense in this free outdoor concert in downtown LA. Enjoy some lunchtime jazz!

Friday, June 20th, 2008

Devon Reeves Band

Classic rock with phenomenal vocalist Devon Reeves. In downtown Anaheim, at the
Center Street Promenade and Lemon Street, Anaheim, California 92805. Free!

Saturday, June 14th, 2008

Child Education Center Wine & Dessert Fundraiser

Every year, this is one of our favorite gigs - a wonderful fundraiser for the Child Education Center, an outstanding pre-school in the Pasadena area. Come for great wine, food, interesting and unusual auction items, and music! For details, go to http://blue-lamp.com/cec/.

Sunday, April 20th, 2008

Busters Coffee Shop

Straight-ahead jazz w/ the Nairobi Trio at Busters, 1006 Mission St, South Pasadena. No cover.

Sunday, April 13th, 2008

Busters Coffee Shop

Straight-ahead jazz w/ the Nairobi Trio at Busters, 1006 Mission St, South Pasadena. No cover.

Sunday, April 6th, 2008

Busters Coffee Shop

Straight-ahead jazz w/ the Nairobi Trio at Busters, 1006 Mission St, South Pasadena. No cover.

Sunday, March 30th, 2008

Busters Coffee Shop

Straight-ahead jazz w/ the Nairobi Trio at Busters, 1006 Mission St, South Pasadena. No cover.

Friday, March 21st, 2008

Pasadena Jazz Institute

I'll be playing with the San Gabriel Seven, a Jazz/Latin/Funk band with horns and rhythm section. The Pasadena Jazz Institute is a beautiful venue for live music, located on the second level (Suite 206) of the Paseo Colorado, 260 E. Colorado Blvd, in Pasadena. For reservations, call 626.398.3344. There's a $10 cover charge for this event.

Monday, March 17th, 2008

Present Tense at The Mint

I'll be appearing with the "organic smooth jazz" band Present Tense, playing music from our two recent CDs. The Mint is located at 6010 W. Pico Blvd, LA. $8 cover charge.

Wednesday, December 5th, 2007

Catalina's Bar & Grill

I'll be appearing with the smooth jazz band, Present Tense.

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

La Ve Lee

Present Tense ("smooth organic jazz")
RIchard Frank - Bass
Ronnie Kaufman - Drums
Tony White - Sax
Carlyle Barriteau - Guitar
Chad Edwards - Keyboards
Victor Orlando - Percussion
Andrea Miller - Vocals

Saturday, October 20th, 2007

The Fret House

I'll be appearing with the Devon Reeves Band @ "Bluesapalooza", with Devon channeling the late great Janis Joplin, et al.

Friday, October 19th, 2007

Devon Reeves Band

I'll be appearing with the Devon Reeves Band at the Anaheim street festival: Downtown Anaheim, Center Street Promenade and Lemon, Anaheim, California 92805
Cost : Free

Tuesday, August 21st, 2007

La Ve Lee

I'll be playing with the band Present Tense at La Ve Lee on Tuesday
night, Aug 21, with shows at 8:30 and 10:00. La Ve Lee is at 12514
Ventura Blvd. (at Whitsett) in Studio City. Reservations suggested.
818.980.8158 ($10 cover with a 2 drink minimum).

Here's the lineup:
Tony White - saxes
Carlyle Barriteau - guitar
Chad Edwards - keyboards
Richard Frank - bass
Ronnie Kaufman - drums

You can read more about Present Tense at:
http://www.ptjazz.com/
Drop in if you're free!

Tuesday, August 7th, 2007

Catalina's Bar & Grill

I'll be appearing with the band Present Tense. Check out the band's CD at http://www.ptjazz.com

Thursday, July 26th, 2007

Holly St Bar & Grill

I'll be appearing with my quartet on the patio at Holly St B&G, located at 175 E Holly St. Enjoy some great food and live jazz in a beautiful setting.

Friday, July 20th, 2007

The Devon Reeves Band

Classic rock.
Details to come...

Saturday, June 16th, 2007

Child Education Center Wine & Dessert Benefit

My Quartet will be playing at the annual benefit event for the Child Education Center, one of the best child care programs. A great event and a great cause. Details at: http://www.blue-lamp.com/cec/CEC-benefit_2007/

Tuesday, June 5th, 2007

Present Tense

CD Release Party
La Ve Lee
12514 Ventura Blvd

Tel(818) 980-8158

Thursday, May 24th, 2007

Holly St Bar & Grill

Jazz Duo w/ Steve Snyder
Holly St Bar & Grill
175 E. Holly Street
Old Pasadena, CA 91103

2007

Fret House

I'll be appearing with the Devon Reaves Band at "Bluesapalooza" at the Fret House. Classic Blues/Rock with Devon channeling Janis Joplin, along with Les johnson (guitar), Craig Bunch (drums), (bass), George Boravich (bass), and me on keys.

The Fret House is located at 309 N. Citrus Ave., Covina, CA 91723