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PAST PROGRAMS
2025

Explore the rich history of Clazzical Notes through this compendium of performances, artwork and biographical accounts. This section covers the history of Clazzical Notes in a variety of forms (video, graphical and text) from 2025.

Concert One:
MUSIC OF RESILIENCE

Meet the Performers:
•  Nolan Shaheed, Trumpet
•  Valerie “Mzval” Monroe, Adam Ledbetter, Piano
•  Marvin “Smitty” Smith, Drums
•  Tony Dumas, Bass

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Concert Two:
AMERICAN FOLK MUSIC IN BLACK & WHITE

Paying homage to the influential musicians of the 1960s and 1970s, Clazzical Notes and Boston Court present a folk music program showcasing the contributions of black and white female folk artists. Angelica Rowell and Joanna Wallfisch present new interpretations of traditional folk and original compositions.

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Concert Three:
VILLAGE CONCERT: MUSIC FOR MIND, BODY AND SOUL

Learn to harness the therapeutic benefits of music! Grab a chair or picnic blanket and join your neighbors for a FREE evening with interactive liver performances. Encouraged for adults ages 50+, but all are welcome!

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Concert Four:
CRISS X CROSS

The Crossroad where Japanese and African-American Jazz and Culture Meet!

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Concert Four - 2025

Concert Four - 2025
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Hiroko Masuda & June Chin
Koto Artists

Kevin O'Neal, Yu Ooka and Lyndon Rochelle

Concert Five:
A SOLO STROLL THROUGH THE BLUES

Featuring:
Preston Smith
Blues Singer / Songwriter
September 17, 2025
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

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And how does one categorize an artist, who during their career has sung for Barbra Streisand's wedding, performed at countless functions for people such as Steven Spielberg, The Cast of The Soprano's and the late Sonny Bono, played harmonica and scat rapped alongside Salt n’ Pepa on Quincy Jones’ TV show “Vibe”, and has had the likes of Bonnie Raitt, Eddie Van Halen and Jerry Lee Lewis, among countless others, join him on-stage for impromptu jam sessions.

He was featured on the hit movie soundtrack “Cocktail” starring Tom Cruise with the title song “Oh I Love You So,” which he composed, produced, and performed. He and his band performed on the hit TV show "Star Search." Roseanne Cash then recorded his song “Black and White,” and it was a hit on the country radio charts.

Preston's latest CD, "Blue Skies For A Rainy Day," showcases a mix of his original songs across various genres. Produced and released on his own label, often performing all instruments or recording live with his band. Preston has performed on many live radio and cable TV shows on both the East and West Coasts, and has performed live on club circuits in Los Angeles, New York, and Nashville. His multifaceted talent has enabled him, both with his band and solo acoustic, to share stages with a diverse crowd of performers.

Washington Park 
700 E. Washington Blvd
Pasadena, Ca 91104
Free Program, Free Parking

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