JIM MARTINEZ 2008 SCHEDULE
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January 3, 2008 Old Sugar Mill Winery - Clarksburg, CA. (Gig)
4:30 - 8:30 pm. Thursday Winter Wine Jazz/Blues Series. With vocalist Ann Pedersen. 35265 Willow Avenue. (916) 744-1615.

January 11, 2008 Sutter Club - Sacramento, CA. (Private Gig)
6-9 pm. Solo piano. (916) 442-0456.

January 16, 2008 Sutter Club - Sacramento, CA. (Private Gig)
6-9 pm. Private event for League of California Cities. Solo piano. (916) 442-0456.

January 18, 2008 Zinfandel Grill - Sacramento, CA. (Gig)
7-10 pm. With vocalist Beth Duncan. 2384 Fair Oaks Blvd. (916) 485-7100.

January 26, 2008 Zinfandel Grill - Rocklin, CA. (Gig)
7-10 pm. With drummer Joey Venatelli & vocalist Margie Ruiz. 5450 China Garden Road. (916) 630-0400.

February 1, 2008 Jerico Coffee - Roseville, CA. (Gig)
7-9 pm. With vocalist Laura Didier. 8711 Sierra College Blvd, Suite 1. (916) 771-5726.

February 9, 2008 Deaver Winery - Plymouth, CA. (Gig)
12-4 pm. With Jazz-ination. 12455 Steiner Rd. (209) 245-4099.

February 9, 2008 Rancho Murieta Concert Series - Rancho Murieta, CA (Private Concert)
7-10 pm. With big band Moonlight Swing.

February 10, 2008 Deaver Winery - Plymouth, CA. (Gig)
12-4 pm. With Jazz-ination. 12455 Steiner Rd. (209) 245-4099.

February 12, 2008 Club 21 - Sacramento, CA. (Gig)
9-12 pm. With vocalist Margie Ruiz and drummer Joey Ventittelli. 1119 21st St. (916) 443-1537.

February 14, 2008 Aegis - Carmichael, CA. (Private Gig)
1-2:30 pm. With drummer Joey Ventittelli. 4050 Walnut Ave. (916) 972-1313.

February 14, 2008 First Presbyterian Church - Gridley, CA (Private Couples Dinner)
Time TBA. With vocals Laura Didier & tenor sax Joe Berry. 495 Kentucky Street. (530) 846-5952.

February 16, 2008 Homeowner's Association - Dunnegan, CA. (Private Gig)
6-9:30 pm. With drummer Joey Ventittelli. 1119 21st St. (916) 443-1537.

February 19, 2008 Moscow Food Co-Op - Moscow, ID. (Gig)
6-8 pm. With vocals Laura Didier & tenor sax Joe Berry. 121 East Fifth Street. (208) 882-8537.

February 20-23, 2008 Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival - Moscow, ID. (Concert/Workshops)
With vocals Laura Didier, tenor sax Joe Berry, bassist TBA & drummer Brian Wright. For tickets call (208) 885-6765.

February 24, 2008 First United Methodist Church - Moscow, ID. (Service)
10:30 am. With vocals Laura Didier & tenor sax Joe Berry,. 322 East Third Street. (208) 882-3715.

February 24, 2008 Nuart Theater - Moscow, ID. (Concert)
6:30 pm. $10. "A Tribute to Oscar Peterson" With vocalist Laura Didier, sax Joe Berry, guitarist Eric Engerbretson, bassist Josh Skinner & drummer Brian Wright. South Main Street. For tickets call (208) 882-0459.

February 27, 2008 Sutter Club - Sacramento, CA. (Private Gig)
6-9 pm. Private event for WLC Architects. Solo piano. (916) 442-0456.

March 1, 2008 Rancho Murieta Concert Series - Rancho Murieta, CA (Private Concert)
7-10 pm. With vocal group Sister Swing.

March 9, 2008 Savanna's Lounge (inside Sacramento Inn) - Sacramento, CA. (Concert)
5-8 pm. $10 cover. Featuring vocalist Annie Sellick, bassist Bill Douglass & drummer Tim Metz.
1401 Arden Way. (916) 723-5517 for reservations.

March 14, 2008 Jazz Aspen Snowmass - Carbondale, CO. (Concert)
JAS 10-SPOT SERIES. With vocalist Annie Sellick Trio. Thunder River Theatre, Carbondale. (970) 920-4996 for tickets.

March 15, 2008 Jazz Aspen Snowmass - Aspen, CO. (Concert)
JAS SAUTE & SWING CELEBRITY CHEF DINNERS. With vocalist Annie Sellick Quartet. (970) 920-4996 for tickets.

March 16, 2008 Snowmass Chapel - Snowmass Village, CO. (Service)
9 am. Solo piano. 5307 Owl Creek Road. (970) 923.6192.

March 23, 2008 Savanna's Lounge (inside Sacramento Inn) - Sacramento, CA. (Concert)
5-8 pm. $8 cover. "A Tribute to Oscar Peterson" With vibraphonist John Cocuzzi, bassist Shelly Denny & drummer Tim Metz.
1401 Arden Way. (916) 723-5517 for reservations.

March 30, 2008 Trinity Cathedral Church - Sacramento, CA. (Concert)
4 pm. Concert Series. "A Jazz Praise". With vocalist Laura Didier, bassist Paul Klempau & drummer Tim Metz.
2620 Capitol Avenue. Tickets at (916) 446-2513.

April 3, 2008 Arden Hills Country Club - Sacramento, CA. (Gig)
6-9 pm. With vocalist Margie Ruiz and drummer Joey Ventittelli. 1220 Arden Hills Lane. (916) 482-6111.

April 6, 2008 Placerita Baptist Church - Newhall, CA. (Service)
5 pm. With vocalist Jennifer Barnes & bassist Todd Johnson. 22004 Placerita Cyn Road. (661) 259-2913.

April 11, 2008 Sutter Club - Sacramento, CA. (Private Gig)
6-9 pm. Solo piano. (916) 442-0456.

April 12, 2008 Carmel Jazz & Blues Company - Carmel, CA. (Concert)
7:30 pm. "A Tribute to Oscar Peterson" With vocalist Laura Didier, bassist Bill Douglass & drummer Tim Metz.
The Eastwood Building at San Carlos near 5th. (831) 624-6432 for tickets.

April 13, 2008 First Presbyterian Church - Salinas, CA. (Services)
9:00 & 10:30 am. With vocalist Laura Didier, bassist Bill Douglass & drummer Tim Metz. 1044 S. Main Street. (831) 422-7811.

April 15, 2008 KCRA 3 Experience in the Arden Fair Mall - Sacramento, CA. (musical guest)
12 pm. Channel 3 News live. With vocalist Laura Didier, bassist Paul Klempau & drummer Tim Metz.
1689 Arden Way. (916) 920-1189.

April 18, 2008 Midtown Stomp - Sacramento, CA. (Gig)
8-11 pm. Eastern Star Ballroom. With vocalist Margie Ruiz and drummer Joey Ventittelli. 28th and K Street. (916) 221-1500.

April 19, 2008 Kamon Japanese Restaurant - Sacramento, CA. (Gig)
6-9 pm. With vocalist Laura Didier. 2210 16th Street. (916) 443-8888.

April 20, 2008 Sacramento/Seattle DIVA Jazz - Loomis, CA. (Concert)
6 pm. Four vocalists (Gail Pettis, Laura Didier, Margie Ruiz & Donna McMahon) with Jim Martinez Jazz Quartet.
Shepherd of the Sierra Presbyterian Church. For details click above link or for tickets call (916) 630-1922.

May 3, 2008 Magic Circle Theater - Roseville, CA. (Concert)
8 pm. With the Moonlight Swing Big Band. (916) 207-3822.

May 9, 2008 Sutter Club - Sacramento, CA. (Private Gig)
6-9 pm. With vocalist Laura Didier. (916) 442-0456.

May 10, 2008 Arts in River Park - Sacramento, CA. (Concert)
3:45 pm. Scottish Rite Masonic Center. With the Beth Duncan Quartet. 6151 H Street. (916) 457-3337.

May 15, 2008 First Presbyterian Church of Pine Bluff - Pine Bluff, AR (Concert)
Time TBA. 100th Church Anniversary Celebration. 717 West 32nd Avenue. Tickets contact (870) 534-7831.

May 17, 2008 Spoons Market Cafe - Granite Bay, CA. (Gig)
6-9 pm. With Ann Pedersen Trio. 8230 Auburn Folsom Rd. (916) 797-2233.

May 18, 2008 1st Annual Wine & Jazz Jubilee - Plymouth, CA. (Gig)
2-4 pm. Sabon Estate Winery. With Jim Martinez Trio. 14430 Shenandoah Road. (209) 245-4455.

May 20-22, 2008 Sheraton Hotel - Sacramento, CA. (Gig)
5-8 pm. Solo piano. 1230 J Street. (916) 447-1700.

May 23-26, 2008 Sacramento Traditional Jazz Festival - Sacramento, CA. (Concert)
For complete schedule, click HERE. Jim Martinez Quartet: vocalist Laura Didier, sax Joe Berry, bassist Todd Johnson & drummer Tim Metz. For tix contact (916) 372-5277.

May 25, 2008 Trinity Cathedral Church - Sacramento, CA. (Jazz Mass)
9 & 11:15 am. With bassist Todd Johnson & drummer Tim Metz. 620 Capitol Avenue. (916) 446-2513.

May 27-29, 2008 Sheraton Hotel - Sacramento, CA. (Gig)
5-8 pm. Solo piano. 1230 J Street. (916) 447-1700.

May 30, 2008 Skyline Christian Center - Sacramento, CA. (Concert)
7 pm. "Concert Under the Stars". With vocalist Laura Didier and musicians TBA. 4120 South Market Court. (916) 286-7636.

June 3-5, 2008 Sheraton Hotel - Sacramento, CA. (Gig)
5-8 pm. Solo piano. 1230 J Street. (916) 447-1700.

June 6, 2008 Queen Elizabeth Birthday Ball - Alameda, CA. (Private Concert)
7 pm. Sponsored by the Queen's Club. With the Grant Pyle Band. Alameda Naval Air Station Officers' Club.

June 10-12, 2008 Sheraton Hotel - Sacramento, CA. (Gig)
5-8 pm. Solo piano. 1230 J Street. (916) 447-1700.

June 13, 2008 Sutter Club - Sacramento, CA. (Private Gig)
6-9 pm. With vocalist Laura Didier. (916) 442-0456.

June 17-19, 2008 Sheraton Hotel - Sacramento, CA. (Gig)
5-8 pm. Solo piano. 1230 J Street. (916) 447-1700.

June 21, 2008 Rancho Murieta Concert Series - Rancho Murieta, CA (Private Concert)
8 pm. "A Tribute to Lionel Hampton". With John Cocuzzi (vibes) and bassist TBA.

June 24-26, 2008 Sheraton Hotel - Sacramento, CA. (Gig)
5-8 pm. Solo piano. 1230 J Street. (916) 447-1700.

June 27, 2008 Sutter Club - Sacramento, CA. (Private Gig)
6-9 pm. With vocalist Laura Didier. (916) 442-0456.

July 1-3, 2008 Sheraton Hotel - Sacramento, CA. (Gig)
5-8 pm. Solo piano. 1230 J Street. (916) 447-1700.

July 8-10, 2008 Sheraton Hotel - Sacramento, CA. (Gig)
5-8 pm. Solo piano. 1230 J Street. (916) 447-1700.

July 11, 2008 Sutter Club - Sacramento, CA. (Private Gig)
6-9 pm. With vocalist Laura Didier. (916) 442-0456.

July 15-17, 2008 Sheraton Hotel - Sacramento, CA. (Gig)
5-8 pm. Solo piano. 1230 J Street. (916) 447-1700.

July 18, 2008 Sutter Club - Sacramento, CA. (Private Gig)
6-9 pm. With vocalist Laura Didier. (916) 442-0456.

July 22-24, 2008 Sheraton Hotel - Sacramento, CA. (Gig)
5-8 pm. Solo piano. 1230 J Street. (916) 447-1700.

July 25, 2008 Christ the King Lutheran Church - Orangevale, CA (Concert)
7 pm. With musicians TBA. 5811 Walnut Ave. (916) 988-2484.

July 29-31, 2008 Sheraton Hotel - Sacramento, CA. (Gig)
5-8 pm. Solo piano. 1230 J Street. (916) 447-1700.

August 1, 2008 Sutter Club - Sacramento, CA. (Private Gig)
6-9 pm. With vocalist Laura Didier. (916) 442-0456.

August 5-7, 2008 Sheraton Hotel - Sacramento, CA. (Gig)
5-8 pm. Solo piano. 1230 J Street. (916) 447-1700.

August 12-14, 2008 Sheraton Hotel - Sacramento, CA. (Gig)
5-8 pm. Solo piano. 1230 J Street. (916) 447-1700.

August 19-21, 2008 Sheraton Hotel - Sacramento, CA. (Gig)
5-8 pm. Solo piano. 1230 J Street. (916) 447-1700.

August 22, 2008 Sutter Club - Sacramento, CA. (Private Gig)
6-9 pm. With vocalist Laura Didier. (916) 442-0456.

August 26, 2008 Sheraton Hotel - Sacramento, CA. (Gig)
5-8 pm. Solo piano. 1230 J Street. (916) 447-1700.

August 29-30, 2008 Sons of Norway International Convention - San Diego, CA (Private Concerts)
Solo piano. "A Classical & Jazz Tribute to Edvard Grieg". At the Marriott, Mission Valley.

August 31, 2008 Church TBA - San Diego, CA
Pending. Details TBA.

Sept 3, 2008 Zephyr Point Retreat -Zephyr Cove, NV. (Concert/Conference)
With musicians TBA. Presbytiree Retreat for Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church. (916) 967-9366.

Sept. 7, 2008 North East Venue TBA - Boston, MA (Concert)
TENT. "A Jazz Praise"

Sept. 11, 2008 Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival - Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. (Concert)
8:45 pm. "A Tribute to Oscar Peterson". Playhouse Jazz Series. 686 Queen St. across from the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
With bassist Michael Blanco & drummer Tim Metz. For tix contact (888) NB-BLUES.

Sept. 12, 2008 North East Venue TBA - Portland, ME (Concert)
TENT. "A Classical & Jazz Tribute to Edvard Grieg".

Sept. 13, 2008 North East Venue TBA - New York, NY (Concert)
TENT. "A Tribute to Oscar Peterson".

Sept. 14, 2008 First Presbyterian Church - Katonah, NY. (Services)
10 am & 5 pm. Jazz Vespers Service at 5:00 pm. With bassist & drummer. 31 Bedford Road. (914) 232-4568.

Oct. 12, 2008 Mendocino Presbyterian Church - Mendocino, CA. (Services & Concert)
8:30 & 11 am services. Concert time TBA. Solo piano. 44831 Main Street. (707) 937-5441.

Oct. 19, 2008 Red Hat Society Convention - Davenport, IA. (Concert)
11 am. Private event. With vocalist Laura Didier, sax Joe Berry, bassist Manny Lopez III & drummer Ron Wilson.

Oct. 19, 2008 Clarion Hotel - Davenport, IA. (Concert)
6 pm. "Jazz on Broadway". With vocalist Laura Didier, sax Joe Berry, bassist Manny Lopez III & drummer Ron Wilson.

December 6, 2008 Calvary Baptist - Huntington Beach, CA. (Concert)
Time TBA. "A Snoopy Christmas". With musicians TBA. 8281 Garfield Avenue. (714) 962-6860.

December 7, 2008 Calvary Baptist - Huntington Beach, CA. (Service)
Time TBA. With musicians TBA. 8281 Garfield Avenue. (714) 962-6860.

December 13, 2008 Alaska Tour - Kodiak, AK (Concert)
TENT. Gerald C. Wilson Auditorium. "A Snoopy Christmas".