CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Wednesday Evening, May 25, 2005 - 7:30 p.m.
Ella Gahnt & Leon Mitchell - Designated JAZZ AMBASSADORS
Honored as part of Jazz Fest 2005 featuring
Phila. District High School Bands and All-Star Jazz Band
Mann Music Center, Philadelphia, PA

LIVE JAZZ Highlights from 2009!!!

Saturday, February 28, 2009
A Celebration Of Life for Harrison Ridley, Jr.
Harrison Ridley, Jr. was one of our greatest treasures in the Jazz Community
and I am honored to have been chosen to share a moment in song with those who
attend his Homegoing Service. He will be constantly remembered and sorely missed.

Tuesday, June 16, 2009
A "Pre-Festival" Concert with The Philadelphia Legends of Jazz Orchestra
Outdoors on Stage #2 - Relish Restaurant
www.westoaklanefestival.com

Sunday, June 21, 2009
As part of the West Oak Lane Jazz Festival
With The E.G. Trio - Aaron Graves-piano, Lee Smith-bass, Harry "Butch" Reed-drums
Outdoors on Stage #2 - Relish Restaurant
www.westoaklanefestival.com

Wednesday, July 15, 2009
With The Clef Club Community Jazz Band
Lou Cioci and Buddy Cifone, Musical Directors
Also featuring Tony Vicola and Michael Andrews - vocalists
Outdoors at Washington Park, Sewell, NJ

Sunday, September 6, 2009
As Part of the Tony Williams Scholarship Jazz Festival
With The Aaron Graves Trio - Aaron Graves-piano, Lee Smith-bass, Byron Landham-drums
Embassy Suites in Philadelphia, PA
www.maccjazzorg/festival/jfl.html

Sunday Brunch - Every Sunday In October (October 4, 11, 18, 25, 2009)
A Tribute to the Life and Legacy of the Great Nina Simone
With The E.G. Trio
Aaron Graves-piano, Lee Smith-bass, Harry "Butch" Reed-drums
Temptations Jazz Restaurant

Sunday, November 1, 2009
The Cantebury Society Charities Jazzfest Event
With The E.G. Trio
Dennis Fortune-piano, Lee Smith-bass, Harry "Butch" Reed-drums
St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Philadelphia, PA

Sunday, November 8, 2009
Featured vocalist with Nasir Dickerson's Renaissance Jazz Messengers
at the 19th Annual "The Children, The Future" Awards Fund-Raising Banquet
for the Unity Community Center
Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel, Crowne Ballroom, Atlantic City, NJ
www.UnityCommunity.com

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, December 11-13, 2009
With The Webb Thomas Trio
Dan Kastelnik-Organ, Teddy Royal-guitar, Webb Thomas-drums
Relish Restaurant, Philadelphia, PA

West Oak Lane Jazz Festival Begins - June 18-19-20, 2010!!!

Saturday, June 26, 2010
With The E.G. Trio
Tom Adams-piano, Cliff Kellem-bass
Le Cochon Noir - Jazz, Blues & Bar-B-Que (plus veggies)
5070 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
Sets start at 8:00 p.m. - Call 215-879-1011 for information and reservations

Monday, July 26, 2010 - Jazzmobile's 7th Annual Vocal Competition
After about 90 contestant auditions, Ella was selected as one out of 8 Finalists to
compete for the 2010 title "Best of The Best Jazz Vocalist"
Held at Uptown Grand, 2110 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvd & 126th Street, Harlem, NY
Seating at 6:00 p.m., Competition starts at 7:00 p.m.
For more information and to RSVP, call 866-628-5052 or Uptown Grand - 212-280-2110

Thursday, July 29, 2010 - Outdoors - Jazz On The Beach
Presented by the Chicken Bone Beach Historical Society
Ella sings tributes to the Real Divas of Jazz - Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald,
Carmen McRae, Billie Holiday, Betty Carter, Nancy Wilson, etc.
With Aaron Graves-piano, Lee Smith-bass, Harry "Butch" Reed-drums
Kennedy Plaza - The Pavilion on The Boardwalk Between Mississippi & Georgia Avenues
(Across from the Convention Center), Atlantic City, NJ
Showtime: 7:00 p.m. - Come early for a seat, or bring your lawn chair!

Saturday, August 7, 2010
Special Guest with The Webb Thomas Quartet featuring Bootsie Barnes-tenor sax
Aaron Graves-piano, Craig Thomas-bass, Webb Thomas-drums
Chris' Jazz Cafe
1421 Sansom St., Philadelphia, PA
Sets start at 8:00 p.m. - Call 215-568-3131 for information

More Concerts Coming Soon
with The E.G. Trio, The Philadelphia Legends of Jazz Orchestra,
And The Clef Club Community Jazz Band! Stay tuned!