2025
Concert 1
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Music of Resilience
Come and meet the performers
Nolan Shaheed, Trumpet
Valerie “Mzval” Monroe,
Adam Ledbetter, Piano
Marvin “Smitty” Smith, Drums
Tony Dumas, Bass
Nolan Shaheed, Trumpet
Valerie “Mzval” Monroe,
Adam Ledbetter, Piano
Marvin “Smitty” Smith, Drums
Tony Dumas, Bass
Concert 2
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Boston Court Marquee
American Folk Music in Black and 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.
Angelica Rowell, Joanna Wallfisch, and Molly Pease
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Carey Frank, Joanna Wallfisch, Jerri Price-Gaines-Executive Director, Angelica Rowell, Molly Pease, and Damon Carter
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Concert 3
Concert 4
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Kevin O'Neal, Yu Ooka and Lyndon Rochelle
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Hiroko Masuda and June Chin - Koto Artists
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Concert 5
Presented by Clazzical Notes
Sponsored by Pasadena Village
A Solo Stroll Through the Blues
Featuring - Preston Smith, Blues Singer/ Songwriter
September 17, 2025
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
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.