Performances You Don't Want To Miss

Good times for fans of smooth jazz. Two of my favorite musicians in the world (in the world? -Ed.) --in the world-- are performing close to home these next couple of weeks: I plan on seeing both.

Friday night (10/1) Peter White brings his incredible guitar magic to Newport Beach. White performs around the world. One of his biggest shows of the year takes place at a huge winery venue  in Temecula. What a setting! This year, I missed that show, so I'm glad there are others. Click on the link, for a sample.

http://www.youtube.com/v/eLPPPR35Rq0?fs=1&hl=en_US

White used to perform frequently with a Polish jazz-pop singer songwriter named Basia ( His brother was her collaborator). Basia has enjoyed worldwide acclaim, and also cult status. Basically, she walked away from a successful career, leaving her fans wanting to hear her even more. Now they can, as she continues a world tour based on her newest album. (The link below is kinda retro, but still cool.)

http://www.youtube.com/v/DHSlwVGEbgs?fs=1&hl=en_US

Basia will perform  at the Grove of Anaheim, in November.  And, no, I'm not the official promoter for either of these musicians. Obviously, I'm an un-official promoter; as are a lot of their fans. If there can be such a combination as energetic-laid-back fun, it lives in both Peter and Basia.