The San Luis Obispo County Jazz Federation will present a return visit by Marina Pacowski and Scott Whitfield with the Dave Becker Quartet on Saturday April 26 at 7:30 pm at Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church in SLO.

Marina Pacowski is a brilliant jazz vocalist, scat singer and pianist. A French native who has toured extensively in Europe, Pacowski now resides in Los Angeles where she has performed in all of the top jazz venues. Los Angeles-based Scott Whitfield is internationally recognized as a trombonist, composer, arranger, and vocalist. He was a member of the Nat Adderley Sextet, has 14 recordings as a leader and more than 100 recordings with other artists. He is on the jazz faculty at Cal State Northridge. The all-star quartet will include local luminaries Dave Becker on saxes, Marshall Otwell on piano, Dylan Johnson on bass and Darrell Voss on drums.

The concert starts at 7:30 pm (with doors opening at 7 pm) at Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church. The church is located at 1701 Fredericks Street in SLO. Tickets can be purchased at my805tix.com and at the door for $35 (general), $25 (Jazz Federation members) and $10 (students).

The SLO County Jazz Federation is thrilled to announce the resumption of jazz jam sessions at The Mark (673 Higuera) every 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 7-9 pm.

House rhythm section is Craig Updegrove on piano, Ken Hustad on bass and Tom Brown on drums. All ages are welcome, both players and listeners. First jam session will be September 24th. Hope you can join us and support the time honored tradition of the jam session. Food and drink available for purchase.