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Performance / Tour

Bunny Brunel, Stanley Clarke, Kyle Eastwood, & Armand Sabal-Lecco Take Center Stage For An Unforgettable Night Of Bass!

Source: First Take PR & Consulting
January 29, 2024

On January 19, 2024, legendary bassist Bunny Brunel headlined at the Catalina Jazz Club for his Bass Ball 2 CD release concert. The sold-out event featured iconic bassists Stanley Clarke, Kyle Eastwood, and Armand Sabal-Lecco, with performances by Larry Dunn and Kaylene Peoples. The night showcased bass virtuosity, surprise collaborations, and a captivating mix of jazz, blues, and Bossa Nova. Hosted by Kevin Foster and opened by Pat Prescott, the event received high praise and was an unforgettable evening for ...

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Recording

Bunny Brunel And Stanley Clarke Bring Notable Bass Players Together For This Historical New Bass CD, Entitled "Bunny Brunel And Friends - Bass Ball"

Source: First Take PR & Consulting
February 4, 2017

“I think Bass Ball is a great, innovative record with some of the best bass players in the world, encompassing a variety of styles.” –Bunny Brunel If you like the bass, then you will love Bass Ball, a new CD encompassing everything that’s great about the bass. The innovative album is produced by Bunny Brunel and Stanley Clarke; and has been five years in the making. Bass Ball features Bunny Brunel and Stanley Clarke, featuring solos by Billy Sheehan, Victor ...

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Festival

Heartfelt Performances And “remembering Joe Sample” At The Berks Jazz Fest

Source: Sean McKenzie
May 5, 2015

By Sean McKenzie As I watched the amazing lineup of jazz royalty remembering the true legend, Joe Sample, I had never been so moved by such a fitting musical tribute. I remember it was only a little over a year ago that Wayne Henderson had been given his regal sendoff. And now, amongst other Sample fans, I experienced a healing concert for yet another Jazz Crusader. Who was on the lineup? Musical director and pianist Bobby Lyle, who also assembled ...

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Performance / Tour

A Jazz Concert Celebrating The CD Releases Of Kaylene Peoples And Bunny Brunel – A Magical, Musical Event Producing Real Results For Women Composers!

Source: Sean McKenzie
April 18, 2015

It was a magical, unforgettable night of fusion and acoustic jazz on April 8, 2015, at the Catalina Bar & Grill in Hollywood. Celebrating the dual CD release for Kaylene Peoples and Bunny Brunel (MY MAN and INVENT YOUR FUTURE); together the two jazz musicians put on a show to let the world know their respective albums were available—but they also did a marvelous thing for the classical music community, and specifically that community’s newest charity called Bella Composers. The ...

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Event

"Remembering Joe Sample” At The Berks Jazz Festival

Source: Sean McKenzie
April 17, 2015

One of the featured attractions at this year’s Berks Jazz Festival (its 25th anniversary show) will be a special performance on Saturday, April 18, 2015, at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Reading, PA called “Remembering Joe Sample.” This special tribute to the world renowned pianist and composer who passed away last September was organized by musical director Bobby Lyle and festival promoter John Ernesto; and will feature a stellar lineup of artists—many of whom performed and/or recorded with Sample. It ...

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Event

Kaylene Peoples & Bunny Brunel Dual CD Release, Featuring Patrice Rushen, Benefiting Bella Composers

Source: First Take PR & Consulting
April 4, 2015

An exciting lineup of musicians will play for a worthy cause April 8, 2015 at Catalina Bar & Grill at 8:30pm. Famed fusion, Grammy nominated bassist Bunny Brunel and award-winner producer, singer and flutist Kaylene Peoples are celebrating the release of their respective CDs (Invent Your Future and My Man) to raise money for the exciting new charity Bella Composers. This benefit concert promises to be a night to remember. Star Trek actor Chase Masterson will be hosting the evening; ...

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Event

"C.A.B." With Bunny Brunel And Tony MacAlpine Live At The Baked Potato

Source: Sean McKenzie
May 29, 2014

On Saturday, May 31, 2014, CAB’s founding members bassist Bunny Brunel along with guitarist Tony MacAlpine will perform at the Baked Potato in Studio City. After a year of depriving fusion concert goers some of the most dynamic, cutting edge, virtuoso performances, the Grammy-nominated band is back to put on an unforgettable two concerts at 9:30 PM and 11:30 PM. Brunel and MacAlpine will be performing with drummer Sam Aliano, pianist Mitchel Forman, and for the 11:30 PM show saxophonist ...

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Event

Foster Youth, Fashion-styled Performances, And Standing Ovations Is What Indie Hotspot Is All About

Source: Sean McKenzie
October 2, 2012

Doing her favorite 1960s jazz standards, Kaylene Peoples and her all-star “orchestra” proved to be a big hit at the benefit concert held at the House of Blues on Sunset Strip Friday September 28, 2012. The show opened with the band performing jazz instrumentals followed by Peoples’ arrival on stage, where Kaylene spoke briefly about the mission of Agenda Foundation. “Thank you all for coming out and supporting the cause of foster youth in filmmaking. These youth will be given ...

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