Bill Cosby and Malcolm-Jamal Warner June 11, 2010 Launch Duets & Dialogues Series at the California African American Museum

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African American, Bill Cosby, Malcolm-Jamal Warner

Kick-off Fundraiser to Feature Bill Cosby and Malcolm Jamal Warner: A Conversation and Q & A From Television's Most Loved Father/Son Duo

Program Host – KNBC-TV's Morning News Anchor Chris Schauble

Bill Cosby

Los Angeles – The California African American Museum (CAAM) has played host to some of Los Angeles’ most culturally significant events over the last 30 years. From art openings to book signings to vintage film screenings, CAAM has shone a fresh perspective on the rich traditions and legacy of African American art, history and culture.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner

On Friday, June 11, 2010, CAAM will set yet another precedent with the launch of its new series, Duets & Dialogues featuring television’s most beloved father and son duo, Bill Cosby and Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Produced by Friends, the Foundation of the California African American Museum as a fundraiser for CAAM, this great evening will begin with dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. followed from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. by conversation between Cosby and Warner before a general audience with a closing question and answer session. KNBC-TV’s Morning News Anchor Chris Schauble will serve as program host for this special evening.

Riyel (Ree-Yell) Featuring Ken Watters, André Atkins & Yves Abel -|- Riyel

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Haitian Jazz, Jazz, Riyel

Riyel

Riyel (Ree-Yell) featuring Ken Watters, André Atkins & Yves Abel -|- Riyel – [Summit, 2010]

A blending of three incredibly talented musicians with an array of dynamic special guests, RIYEL (pronounced ree-YELL) combines the most powerful and seductive Caribbean styles with a broad mix of other musical traditions to create a recording that is accessible, funky, heartwarming, and just downright great music!

Complete with liner notes in three languages (English, French & Haitian Kreyol), RIYEL welcomes you to the powerful musical genre of Haitian Jazz.

..:: Source: Summit Records.com ::..

The François Bourassa Quartet Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary

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François Bourassa, Jazz, Montreal, Piano

Francois Bourassa Quartet

“Elegant and concise compositions… full of rhythmic energy… generous lyricism… a true collaborative effort… Invites you to watch out for the next live performances of this excellent band“- Jazz Magazine (France, October 2008)

2007 Oscar Peterson Prize Recipient at Festival International de Jazz de Montreal, Winner of the JUNO (Canada),
Winner of a FELIX award (Quebec),
Winner of several OPUS awards (Quebec)

Montreal-based composer and pianist François Bourassa proudly announces a rare tour in the U.S., with concerts scheduled at The Zinc Bar in NYC (June 14), The Rochester International Jazz Festival (June 15) and The Lily Pad in Cambridge, MA (June 16). Bourassa leads one of Canada’s most acclaimed and revered jazz ensembles, which recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. The quartet is composed of François with Guy Boisvert on bass, the celebrated saxophonist André Leroux and the young prodigy on drums, Philippe Melanson. West African percussionist Aboulaye Koné joined the group on the last album, bringing a “world” flavour to François’ compositions: this great line up performs on the album Rasstones, (plus drummer Greg Ritchie): it was released in September 2007 on Effendi Records. François’ career has gained some major momentum from numerous events, most notably: a 6-month residency in New York City (2005) which brought out a desire to play as much as he possibly could; and winning the Montreal International Jazz Festival’s Oscar Peterson Prize in 2007. Bourassa previously won the Festival’s new talent competition in 1985, which led to the start of his recording career.