March 2025 Check-In's

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"That's Nasty"
Sonny Hess * JT Thomas * Lady Kat
Leah Hincliff * Myrtle Brown * Kelly Pierce
At The Blue Diamond, Portland, Oregon
Saturday, March 1, 2025

Barbara and I weren't sure what to expect this. It turned out to be a blues performance of songs with dirty words. They asked us to wait for the break to take out our mobile phones. They didn't want anyone recording the performance and posting it online. They've done these "That's Nastry" events previously but this is the first one that we've ever been to.

Women In Jazz Series featuring:
Kerry Politzer Quartet with Olivia Fields
At The 1905, Portland, Oregon
Sunday, March 2, 2025

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Kerry Politzer - piano, Olivia Fields - sax, Artie Adams- bass, George Colligan - drums. The band will be doing Kerry's original compositions and a few by Olivia that she has featured before at The 1905, as well. Pianist/composer Kerry Politzer has released eight albums as a leader, the most recent of which is "Ruminations" (PJCE Records, 2024). She currently serves on the music faculty at Portland State University and Clackamas Community College, and is a graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music. Olivia Fields is a saxophonist from Portland, Oregon. While growing up in the Portland jazz community, Olivia studied with jazz legends John Nastos and Alan Jones, who encouraged her to develop the fiery tone and interactive playing she has come to be known for. Olivia recently completed her Master's degree in Jazz Studies at the University of Oregon, where she studied with world-renowned musicians Idit Shner, Joe Manis, Steve Owen, and Keith Brown. Kerry performs and gives clinics around the country with recent performances at Sam First, Mezzrow, Mr. Tipples, and the 25th Annual Gene Harris Festival.

Black Bird Red Blend Wine
From Winery On Main Street, Yorba Linda
Sunday, March 2, 2025

We brought this bottle of wine to The 1905. It is our next to last bottle that was made at Winery On Main Street, Yorba Linda, California.
I don't think they are making their own wine anymore.

Jazz Jam 8pm-11pm Every Sunday
with Eric Rabe At
M&M Restaurant & Lounge, Gresham, Oregon
Sunday, March 2, 2025

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Salud Italian Restaurant And
Giattis Backroom Speakeasy
Closed Forever As Of March 1, 2025
Sunday, March 2, 2025

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I just saw this post on Facebook that Salud & Giattis has closed forever as of March 1, 2025. We wish we had known earlier and we would have visited one last time. Giattis was a hidden lounge in back of Salud that you would enter by going into an old phone booth at the back of the Salud Italian Restaurant and saying a secret password (that the staff was happy to provide to you). They often had live music performances at Giattis, especially jazz.

Free Member Wine Flights, Dinner and Live Music At
Maryhill Winery, Vancouver Waterfront, Washington
Monday, March 3, 2025

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Celebrating Mardi Gras With Ed Neumann
and the Big Easy Band with the Sounds Of New Orleans At
Conway's House Of Jazz
A New Jazz Venue in Clackamas, Oregon, that just opened in December 2024
Tuesday, March 4, 2025

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We brought our own bottle of Orin-Swift Mercury Head 2017 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.
It has a real Mercury Head Dime embeded into the bottle. Click any photo for a larger and clearer image.

Chuck Israels Jazz Orchestra At
Jack London Revue, Portland, Oregon
Shelli Tucker, Barbara & Me
Friday, March 7, 2025

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Chuck Israels: Bass | John Nastos: Alto saxophone | Dave Evans: Tenor saxophone | Joe Manis: Baritone saxophone | Paul Mazzio: Trumpet | John Moak: Trombone | Joe Bagg: Piano | Unknown: Drums. Chuck Israels, revered as one of the preeminent bassists in the world, GRAMMY winner has performed and recorded with Billie Holiday, Benny Goodman, Herbie Hancock, John Coltrane and others.

Ants In The Kitchen Band at
Ponderosa Lounge & Grill, Portland, Oregon
Saturday, March 8, 2025

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Women In Jazz Series featuring:
Cheryl Alex with The Ed Bennett Quintet
At The 1905, Portland, Oregon
Sunday, March 9, 2025

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One of the best kept secrets of the Northwest jazz scene, flutist/vocalist/pianist, Cheryl Alex has been central among the region's jazz community for over twenty years. Cheryl's original compositions reflect a deep harmonic sense with memorable melodies and Latin influences. Ed Bennett has long been considered one of the West Coast's premiere string bass players. Living in Portland, Oregon since 1990, Ed's work has taken him virtually everywhere in the world. He has worked with, toured internationally, or recorded with many legendary jazz figures.

Jazz Jam 8pm-11pm Every Sunday
with Eric Rabe At
M&M Restaurant & Lounge, Gresham, Oregon
Sunday, March 9, 2025

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Free Member Wine Flights, Dinner and Live Music At
Maryhill Winery, Vancouver Waterfront, Washington
Monday, March 10, 2025

Mini Choi Orchestra Featuring Bill Cunliffe at
CampusJAX, Newport Beach, California
Wednesday, March 12, 2025

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Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring the new release, "Stories," by the MINA CHOI ORCHESTRA, with special guest Bill Cunliffe! Mina Choi, who was born in South Korea and has long been based in Southern California, is a talented pianist, arranger, composer and conductor. While she has been quite active during the past decade including performing at top clubs and a few jazz festivals, and working as an educator, Stories is her recording debut. Jazz pianist, composer and Grammy Award-winning arranger Bill Cunliffe is known for his innovative and swinging recordings and compositions. Bill began his career as pianist and arranger with the Buddy Rich Big Band and worked with Frank Sinatra and more.

Stan of "Citizen O'Kane" at
The Fling Cocktail Lounge, Santa Ana, California
Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Ragdoll Band At
The Fling Cocktail Lounge, Santa Ana, California
Friday, March 14, 2025

Above: Barbara dancing to The Ragdoll Band


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Ragdoll Band At
The Fling Cocktail Lounge, Santa Ana, California
Saturday, March 15, 2025

Above: Barbara dancing to The Ragdoll Band
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St. Patrick's Day Dinner At
Mickey's Irish Pub
(or at least at the restaurant next door with same menu)
Fullerton, California Linda Lopex, Barbara & Me
Monday, March 17, 2025

St. Patrick's Day With
Citizen O'Kane Classic Rock Band At
The Fling Cocktail Lounge, Santa Ana, California
Dave, Joanne & Christina Fruth, Linda Lopex, Barbara & Me
Monday, March 17, 2025

We got our green on!




Some of the above photos were provided by Linda Lopez and David Fruth


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Trailer Park Flamingos At
The Fling Cocktail Lounge, Santa Ana, California
Dave Fruth & Me
Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Pizza Napoletana For Dinner At
Fuoco Pizzeria Napoletana, Fullerton, California
Wednesday, March 19, 2025

We rarely eat at this restaurant, but when we do, we often come to take advantage of 1/2 Price Wine Wednesday and treat ourvelves to a half price bottle of Amarone Della Valpolicella. This is our favorite Italian wine but it is very expensive so we'll only buy it here when we can get it at half price.

Stan O'Kane Classic Rock Player & Singer At
The Fling Cocktail Lounge, Santa Ana, California
Cheryl, Barbara & Me
Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Jazz Junkies At
Arts Bar & Grill, Riverside, California
Linda Lopez, Barbara and Me
Friday, March 21, 2025

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Citizen O'Kane Classic Rock Band At
The Fling Cocktail Lounge, Santa Ana, California
Friday, March 21, 2025

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Barbara & Cheryl Dancing To
Stan O'Kane Playing At
The Fling Cocktail Lounge, Santa Ana, California
Sunday, March 23, 2025

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Barbara & Cheryl Dancing To
Stan O'Kane Playing At
The Fling Cocktail Lounge, Santa Ana, California
Tuesday, March 25, 2025

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Tuesday is the night that the Trailer Park Flamingos Country Rock Band plays at The Fling but they called in sick and Stan O'Kane substituted for them.

Free Wine Flights While Picking Up
Our Wine Club Selection At
Twisted Vine, Fullerton, California
Wednesday, March 26, 2025

I like Twisted Vines new menu. They have brought back the Turkey Panini!

Sonoramics Classic Rock & Blues Band At
The Fling Cocktail Lounge, Santa Ana, California
Friday, March 28, 2025

Barbara dancing to the Sonormaics.
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J. Dee Bolden & Band At
Mario's Place, Riverside, California
Friday, March 28, 2025

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Ragdoll Band At
The Fling Cocktail Lounge, Santa Ana, California
Friday, March 28, 2025

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Ragdoll Band At
The Fling Cocktail Lounge, Santa Ana, California
Saturday, March 29, 2025

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