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About Justin & Melonie Grinnell MELONIE GRINNELL is an active as an educator and performer. She began studying piano at an early age and has since been recognized for her skills as a pianist, and her abilities as a vocalist, music educator, and musical director. Melonie received her Bachelors of Music degree in Music Education with jazz emphasis from the University of Miami and a Masters of Music performance degree in Jazz Studies from San Diego State University. Additionally, she is on the faculty for the Francis Parker/KSDS 88.3 Summer Jazz Workshop where she teaches jazz piano and co-directs middle school to high school student ensembles. She is also active as an adjudicator for instrumental jazz festivals including the Coronado/COSA Jazz Festival and the KSDS Jazz 88/CMEA festival. JUSTIN GRINNELL is a San Diego-based freelance jazz bassist and music educator. More importantly, he is a husband to pianist/educator Melonie Grinnell and father to their two sons. In addition to performing, Justin maintains an active teaching schedule as adjunct faculty at University of San Diego and Grossmont College, and as faculty for the Francis Parker Annual Summer Jazz Workshop. He has also served as an adjudicator and clinician at local music festivals, such as the Coronado Jazz Festival and the San Diego Bass Fest. Justin received his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Jazz Performance from San Diego State University while studying with bassists Gunnar Biggs and Bert Turetzky. Justin also achieved ABD (all but dissertation) status for a doctoral degree in Jazz Studies at the University of Southern California. Besides studying privately with Los Angeles' first-call jazz bassist, Darek Oles, Justin's enrollment at USC gave him the opportunity to study with internationally-recognized jazz artists Peter Erskine, Russ Ferrante, Bob Mintzer, and Alan Pasqua. See More Events www.booksandrecrodsbar.com www.bardicmanagement.com/events

Join us for a FREE family Halloween themed Night Market Pop Up Shop! Local Artists, vendors, FREE food, costume contest, Trick Or Treats On Saturday, October 14 from 4-8 p.m. - Trick our Treat Costume Contest. Come support your local artists and enjoy some Halloween fun! Dress up Costume contest win $50 Gift Certificate! Give aways, enjoy free food and trick or treating. Get a Tarot reading or pick a unique new edditon for you Halloween decor. This is a family friendly event a perfect way to start off the holiday season. If you have never been to Artifacts & Artichokes be sure to check out our Rare Plant Vault. A variety of exotic tropical aroids and wood mounted orchids Black Market Oddities Gallery. A year around favorite for those that are into natural history. We've got taxidermy insects, mertorites, anatomical and fossils along with some spook vibes. Artifacts and Artichokes on Facebook / Instagram

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The Latin Master, Irving Flores, and his Latin Jazz Quartet return to Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine for the 144th Session of Dim Sum & Jazz Seating Begins at 6 p.m. Music from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call (858) 578-8800 for reservations! About Irving Flores Irving Flores is an accomplished pianist, composer, arranger and music producer. He has performed with Bill Watrous, Charles McPherson, Abraham Laboriel, Poncho Sanchez, Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Alex Acuna, Akira Jimbo, Rene Camacho, Cuba’s “El Negro” Hernandez, Gilbert Castellanos, Peter Sprague. His music arrangements also include a “Tribute to Frank Sinatra”, performed by the San Diego Chamber Orchestra, an arrangement for strings for Luis Miguel, and an orchestral arrangement for The San Diego Symphony. His most significant recordings and production work in his musical career include: - La Rumorosa (with Estaban Favela). Simply Sacha, featuring Sacha Boutros. - Nutville, featuring the Brad Steinwehe Jazz Orchestra, - La Vida ese Parentesis with Tania Libertad and Willie Colon - Armando La Libertad, with Armando Manzanero and Tania Libertad The Federal Jazz Project Irving Flores' original compositions: La Rumorosa, Recuerdos, and the most recent American Influence Currently, Irving Flores is living and working in San Diego and has celebrated the release of his CD, American Influence. Stay Connected on Instagram / Facebook Want to know more events happening Golden Island? Join our Newsletter! Like Dim Sum & Jazz? Check out the rest of the schedule! For more information visit: bardicmanagement.com

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