Monday, May 24, 2010

S-MWQ Special News 100520

photo by Masami Goto


Dear Friends & Fans, 
We are happy to share another news special with you !

This is a week of cerebrating Michael's 80th Birthday (May 24th) with TWO birthday cerebrations. But Shiiiiiiiiii On this Saturday May 22nd at the workshop, we will surprise Michael with B.D.C., B.L. & B.C. . . . let us know if you have more good ideas to surprise Michael :))) Hope you can join us in the cerebrations!!! A good anecdote for you, Michael told me that his uncle became a father when he was 80 years old!!! Nothing is never too late in life, isn't it?
Please Visit NEW MWQ Official Website Click > www.leisei-michael.com
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Thursday, May 20th 2010 - 8:00PM
Dolores Petersen presents OPEN MIC/JAM 
@Hollywood Studio Bar & Grill
6122 Sunset Bl. Hollywood, California 90028 : phone (323) 466-9917

Wonderful passionate jazz promoters Dolores Petersen & her partner Joe Itow, invited us to their long standing OPEN MIC/JAM tomorrow, also helping us promote our upcoming workshops & CDs. JAM sessions are the real schools of Jazz where Michael & Leisei both met, mentored and performed by and with great Jazz musicians, and learned great deals about Jazz. We are looking forward to listen to musicians and maybe join the JAM,  they have a truly world class house trio Karen Hernandez - Music Director / piano, Tony Dumas - bass, Ralph Penland - drums. Not to be missed, hope to see you stop by too!!! 

Dolores & Joe has announced our appearance  Click >



Saturdays, May 22nd & 29th 2010 - 7PM~10PM
Spontaneous Inspiration For Jazz Improvision : Workshop & Live Performance
@Cornerstone Music Conservatory
12121 West Pico Blvd. 2nd Floor, Los Angeles : phone (310) 820-1620

Workshop "Spontaneous Inspiration For Jazz Improvision"  Colors + Emotions + Sounds by Michael White & Leisei Chen + Live Performance by Michael White violin, Leisei Chen vocals, Tim Young guitar, Bassist TBA, Danny Frankel percussion. CD "Voices"($15) & "Voice Of Brazil"($10) for sale.
Admission: Adult $15 : Children (under 10 yrs.old) $10 /EACH workshop
Reservation highly recommended! Please Call 310.820.1620 for reservations 

This Workshop/LivePerformance is sponsored by The Allegro Foundation (www.allegrofoundation.net) "A Champion for Children with Disabilities" is a nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization that combines movement instruction with educational and medical expertise, creating a new vehicle to teach children with disabilities and enhance their quality of life.

You can make reservations on Facebook event postings:
Thursday, May 27th 2010 - 7PM~11PM
Living Legends & More Jazz Panel Discussion & Jam Session
@Regency West Supper Club
3339 W. 43rd Street, Leimert : phone (562) 762-6441

The Jammin Foundation and Linda Morgan, Ms. SmoothAhead Jazz Presents "Living Legends & More Jazz Panel Discussion & Jam Session" : "The Status of Jazz" & "Protecting The Legacies of Jazz Musicians" James Janisse & Bobbee Zeno, Moderators, Panelists: Al Williams, Charles Owens, Ann Mack & Noland Shaheed, Honoring, "Blues Diva" Linda Hopkins & "Pianist" Art Hillery. Jammin Jazz Ensemble will be bringing down the house with the Old School Jam Session, You never know who might stop in to play! Early Arrival is strongly suggested!

Celebrating the birthdays of Michael White & Ceazs Hernandez

RSVP REQUIRED! $10 in Advance, $20 at door 
Email: legends@smoothahead.com for Tickets or call 562.762.6441
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Love. Healing. Inspiration. Hope. Joy as Supplement.
Leisei Chen & Michael White
of the Michael White Quintet, and the owners of D-Magnets Publishing and ShopSerenade
D-Magnets

Sunday, May 09, 2010

S-MWQ Special News 100509




Dear Friends and Fans, 
We are happy to share another news special with you !

We were so surprised and still feel elated, because Michael received the Certificate Of Recognition from the California State Legislature Assembly, the U.S. House of Representative and Senate at the Living Legends & More Panel Discussion & Jam Session presented by Jammin Foundation and Linda Morgan, Ms. SmoothAhead Jazz !!! We did not know this was happening :)))) Wow totally surprised us!!!!! After the celebration, we performed with Jacques Lesure trio at the jam session, we sung & played "Day Dream" & "Summertime" with the trio. Thank you for everyone who supported this occasion. We are humbled and deeply touched :) See the certifications @our blog Click > http://s-mwq-blog.blogspot.com
Please Visit NEW MWQ Official Website Click > www.leisei-michael.com
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Saturdays, May 15th, 22nd, 29th 2010 - 7PM~10PM
Spontaneous Inspiration For Jazz Improvision : Workshop & Live Performance
@Cornerstone Music Conservatory
12121 West Pico Blvd. 2nd Floor, Los Angeles : phone (310) 820-1620

Workshop "Spontaneous Inspiration For Jazz Improvision"  Colors + Emotions + Sounds by Michael White & Leisei Chen + Live Performance by Michael White violin, Leisei Chen vocals, Tim Young guitar, Danny Frankel percussion. CD "Voices"($15) & "Voice Of Brazil"($10) for sale.
Admission: Adult $15 : Children (under 10 yrs.old) $10 /EACH workshop
Reservation highly recommended! Please call 310.820.1620 for reservations 

This Workshop/LivePerformance is sponsored by The Allegro Foundation (www.allegrofoundation.net) "A Champion for Children with Disabilities" is a nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization that combines movement instruction with educational and medical expertise, creating a new vehicle to teach children with disabilities and enhance their quality of life.

You can make reservations on Facebook event postings:

Please Spread The Words & Love For Our First Workshops In Los Angeles
Thank you for your support. Big Hugs * - ))))))
Looking forward to see you in person at the upcoming events!
Love. Healing. Inspiration. Hope. Joy as Supplement.
Leisei Chen & Michael White
of the Michael White Quintet, and the owners of D-Magnets Publishing and ShopSerenade
D-Magnets