May 23rd, Sunday
Vocalist/dancer/percussionist, Valeriana Quevedo with Larry Vuckovich
Superb vocalist in both English and Spanish, Valeriana Quevedo, sings the American Standard gems as well as Latin classics.
The Art of the Duo and Trio
Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series The Art of the Duo and Trio

Venue: Bliss Bar
4026- 24th Street (between Castro and Noe), San Francisco, CA
Admission: $10.00 music charge
Time: 4:30 - 7:30 PM
Tickets: 415-826-6200
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Valeriana Quevedo, vocalist/dancer/percussionist / Buca Necak, bass / Sanna Craig / bongos

May 2nd, Sunday
Larry Vuckovich New York Trio with master drummer,
Chuck McPherson
Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series

New York scene veteran performers play high-energy, hard-bop and contemporary jazz
The Art of the Duo and Trio
Venue: Bliss Bar
4026- 24th Street (between Castro and Noe) San Francisco, CA
Admission:
$10.00 music charge
Time: 4:30 - 7:30 PM
Tickets: 415-826-6200
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Chuck McPherson, drums / Mike Zisman, bass

April 30th, Friday
Larry Vuckovich New York Trio featuring New York master drummer, Chuck McPherson - Jazz In The Back Room
New York scene veteran performers play high-energy, hard-bop and contemporary jazz
Venue: The Plaza Bistro
420 First Street East, Sonoma, CA
Admission: no cover charge
Time:
7 - 10 PM
Tickets: 707-996- 4466
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Chuck McPherson, drums / Mike Zisman, bass

April 25th, Sunday
Larry Vuckovich Duo with master reed player, Noel Jewkes with special guest vocalist Marky Quayle
Saxophonist/clarinetist, Noel Jewkes and pianist Larry Vuckovich feature a close- inventive interplay in improvisation.
Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series The Art of the Duo and Trio

Venue: Bliss Bar
4026- 24th Street (between Castro and Noe) San Francisco, CA
Admission: $10.00 music charge
Time: 4:30 - 7:30 PM
Tickets: 415-826-6200
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Noel Jewkes, reeds

April 17th, Saturday
Larry Vuckovich La Orquesta El Vuko
An evening of Latin-Jazz dancing-listening with the Larry Vuckovich sextet featuring vocalist-dancer Valeriana Quevedo. Serbian-Balkan ethnic foods will be served, including kebob (cavapcici), dolmas, spanikopita, and slivovitz.
Venue: St. John the Baptist Serbian Orthodox Church
900 Baker St. at Turk St., San Francisco, CA 94115
Admission: $20 admission plus optional $10 dinner ticket
Time: 8pm to Midnight
Tickets: (415) 567-5869
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Valeriana Quevedo, vocals-dance / Adrian Bermudez, dancer/Valerie's dance partner / Charlie McCarthy, reeds / Buca Necak, bass / Hector Lugo, Latin percussion / Akira Tana, drums

March 28th, Sunday
Larry Vuckovich New York Trio with master drummer,
Chuck McPherson
Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series The Art of the Duo and Trio
New York scene veteran performers play high-energy, hard-bop and contemporary jazz
Venue: Bliss Bar
4026- 24th Street (between Castro and Noe), San Francisco, CA
Admission:
$10.00 music charge
Time:
4:30 - 7:30 PM
Tickets: 415-826-6200
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano / Chuck McPherson, drums / Mike Zisman, bass

February 28th, Sunday
Saxophonist Mel Martin with Larry Vuckovich and Robb Fisher
Internationally acclaimed multi-reed player Mel Martin performs bebop classics and standards.
Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series - The Art of the Duo and Jazz
Venue: Bliss Bar
4026- 24th Street (between Castro and Noe), San Francisco, CA
Admission: Music charge at door: $10
Time: 4:30 - 7:30 PM
Tickets: 415-826-6200
Featuring: Mel Martin, reeds / Robb Fisher, bass / Larry Vuckovich, piano

 

2009

October 18th, Sunday
Larry Vuckovich Trio with trumpeter Al Molina and vocalist Dima @ Bliss Bar Sunday, Afternoon Jazz Series
The Art of the Duo & Jazz
4:30 - 7:30 PM
$10.00 music charge
4026- 24th Street (between Castro & Noe)
San Francisco, CA
415-826-6200
http://www.blissbarsf.com
featuring
Dima, vocals

Larry Vuckovich, piano
Al Molina, trumpet & flugelhorn

September 27th, Sunday
Larry Vuckovich Trio with Dana Land@ Bliss Bar Sunday, Afternoon Jazz Series-
The Art of the Duo & Jazz

4:30 - 7:30 PM
$10.00 Music charge
4026- 24th Street (between Castro & Noe)
San Francisco, CA
415-826-6200
http://www.blissbarsf.com
featuring
Dana Land, vocals

Larry Vuckovich, piano
Andrew Emer, bass

Friday, September 25th
Larry Vuckovich Solo @ The Lodge At Sonoma
7 - 10 PM, no cover charge.
1325 Broadway At Leveroni
Sonoma, CA
Phone: 707-935-6600
www.thelodgeatsonoma.com
Larry Vuckovich, solo piano

September 20th, Sunday
Larry Vuckovich Duo with Frank Jackson @ Bliss Bar, Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series-
The Art of the Duo & Jazz

4:30 - 7:30 PM
$10.00 Music charge
4026- 24th Street (between Castro & Noe)
San Francisco, CA
415-826-6200
http://www.blissbarsf.com
featuring
Frank Jackson, vocals

Larry Vuckovich, piano

August 30th, Sunday,
Larry Vuckovich Latin/Jazz Quartet @ Anna's Jazz Island
Berkeley Downtown Jazz Festival
8:00 - 11:00 PM
2120 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA
510-841-5299
http://www.Annasjazzisland.com
featuring
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Buca Necak, bass
Paul Van Waggeningen, drums
Hector Lugo, percussion

July 26th
John Palowitch Trio Bliss Bar Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series-

The Art of the Duo & Jazz
4:30 - 7:30 PM
$10.00 Music charge
4026- 24th Street (between Castro & Noe)
San Francisco, CA
415-826-6200
http://www.blissbarsf.com
featuring
John Palowitch, alto sax  
Jonathan Stein, bass
Colin McDonald, drums

July 19th , Sunday
Larry Vuckovich with vocalists Amanda King & Claudia Polley@ Bliss Bar Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series-

The Art of the Duo & Jazz

4:30 - 7:30 PM
$10.00 Music charge
4026- 24th Street (between Castro & Noe)
San Francisco, CA
415-826-6200
http://www.blissbarsf.com
featuring
Amanda King, vocals,
Claudia Polley, vocals 
Larry Vuckovich, piano

July 12th, Sunday 
Larry Vuckovich European Tour Trio  @ Bliss Bar Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series-
The Art of the Duo & Jazz
4:30 - 7:30 PM
$10.00 Music charge
4026- 24th Street (between Castro & Noe)
San Francisco, CA
415-826-6200
http://www.blissbarsf.com
featuring
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Michael Zisman, bass
Josh Workman, guitar

July  11th: Saturday,
Jeff Chambers Duo @ The Lodge At Sonoma
7 - 10 PM, no cover charge.
1325 Broadway At Leveroni
Sonoma, CA
Phone: 707-935-6600
www.thelodgeatsonoma.com
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Jeff Chambers, bass

July 5th, Sunday
Larry Vuckovich Trio with Joe Massey @ Bliss Bar Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series-

The Art of the Duo & Jazz

4:30 - 7:30 PM
$10.00 Music charge
4026- 24th Street (between Castro & Noe)
San Francisco, CA
415-826-6200
http://www.blissbarsf.com
featuring
Joe Massey, vocals
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Jeff Chambers, bass

June 21st, Sunday
Larry Vuckovich with Eric Golub @ Bliss Bar Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series-
The Art of the Duo & Jazz

4:30 - 7:30 PM
$10.00 Music charge
4026- 24th Street (between Castro & Noe)
San Francisco, CA
415-826-6200
http://www.blissbarsf.com
featuring
Eric Golub, violin & viola,
Larry Vuckovich, piano

June 14th, Sunday
Larry Vuckovich with Steve Situm & Buca Necak @ Bliss Bar Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series-
The Art of the Duo & Jazz

4:30 - 7:30 PM
$10.00 Music charge
4026- 24th Street (between Castro & Noe)
San Francisco, CA
415-826-6200
http://www.blissbarsf.com
featuring
Steve Situm, vocals
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Buca Necak, bass

June 7th, Sunday
Larry Vuckovich Trio with Pete Yellin & Kenny Washington @ Bliss Bar Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series-
The Art of the Duo & Jazz

4:30 - 7:30 PM
$10.00 Music charge
4026- 24th Street (between Castro & Noe)
San Francisco, CA
415-826-6200
http://www.blissbarsf.com
featuring
Pete Yellin, alto & soprano saxophones
Kenny Washington, vocals
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Larry Epstein, guest bassist

May 31st, Sunday
Larry Vuckovich Trio with Joe Massey @ Bliss Bar Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series-
The Art of the Duo & Jazz

4:30 - 7:30 PM
$10.00 Music charge
4026- 24th Street (between Castro & Noe)
San Francisco, CA
415-826-6200
http://www.blissbarsf.com
featuring
Joe Massey, vocals
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Buca Necak, bass

May 28th, Thursday
Larry Vuckovich Euro Trash International Quartet featuring Valeriana Quevedo @ Yoshi's
Performing hard-swinging, contemporary Jazz-Latin plus world music selections. Bonus treat: creative Latin/Jazz dance presentation.

510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 238-9200 www.yoshis.com 
Shows at 8 & 10 pm first show $16, second show $16
featuring
Larry Vuckovich, piano (Montenegro)
Valeriana Quevedo, vocals & dance (USA/Mexico)

Buca Necak, bass (Serbia)
Akira Tana, drums (USA/Japan)
Hector Lugo, Latin percussion (Puerto Rico)
Adrian Bermudez, dance (Nicaragua)

May 25th, Monday
Interview with Michael Burman On KCSM 91.1 FM 1:00pm
Larry will be discussing current projects, concerts, and tours.
http://www.kcsm.org/

May 24th, Sunday
Larry Vuckovich Duo with Frank Jackson @ Bliss Bar Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series-
The Art of the Duo & Jazz

4:30 - 7:30 PM
$10.00 Music charge
4026- 24th Street (between Castro & Noe)
San Francisco, CA
415-826-6200
http://www.blissbarsf.com
featuring
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Frank Jackson, vocals

May 17th, Sunday
Larry Vuckovich Trio with Vince Delgado @ Bliss Bar Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series-
The Art of the Duo & Jazz

4:30 - 7:30 PM
$10.00 Music charge
4026- 24th Street (between Castro & Noe)
San Francisco, CA
415-826-6200
http://www.blissbarsf.com
featuring
Vince Delgado, Dumbek, Egyptian tabla, Egyptian tambourine, bongos, congas
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Buca Necak, bass

May 16th, Saturday
Larry Vuckovich La Orquesta El Vuko at St. John the Baptist Serbian Orthodox Church

An evening of Latin-Jazz dancing-listening with the Larry Vuckovich sextet featuring vocalist-dancer Valeriana Quevedo. Serbian-Balkan ethnic foods will be served, including kebob (cavapcici), dolmas, spanikopita, and slivovitz.
8 PM – Midnight, $20 admission plus optional $10 dinner ticket
900 Baker St. at Turk St., San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 567-5869 www.sjsoc.org
featuring
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Valeriana Quevedo, vocals-dance
Noel Jewkes, reeds
Josh Workman, guitar
Buca Necak, bass
Hector Lugo, Latin percussion
Akira Tana, drums

May 10th, Sunday
Kim Nalley Duo with Tammy Hall @ Bliss Bar Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series-
The Art of the Duo & Jazz

4:30 - 7:30 PM
$10.00 Music charge
4026- 24th Street (between Castro & Noe)
San Francisco, CA
415-826-6200
http://www.blissbarsf.com
featuring
Kim Nalley, vocals
Tammy Hall, piano

May 3rd, Sunday
Larry Vuckovich Duo with Noel Jewkes @ Bliss Bar Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series-
The Art of the Duo & Jazz

4:30 - 7:30 PM
$10.00 Music charge
4026- 24th Street (between Castro & Noe)
San Francisco, CA
415-826-6200
http://www.blissbarsf.com
featuring
Noel Jewkes, multi-reeds
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Sanna Craig, guest percussionist

April 26th, Sunday
Jim Rothermel Swingtet at The Oakmont/Berger Center

The Oakmont Kiwanis presents a Jazz Concert Salute to the Great American bandleaders:  Ellington, Basie, Goodman, and Shaw.
3:30 – 5:30 PM, $30 admission/refreshments served.
Berger Center
6637 Oakmont Drive
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
For reservations call (707) 538-1976 Dick Dennis
www.oakmontvillage.com
featuring
Jim Rothermel, clarinet/reeds
Marianna August, vocals
Rich Theurer, trumpet
Noel Jewkes, reeds
Wayne Wallace, trombone
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Al Obidinski, bass
Akira Tana, drums

April 26th
Frank Jackson Duo with Michael Burr @ Bliss Bar Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series-
The Art of the Duo & Jazz

4:30 - 7:30 PM
$10.00 Music charge
4026- 24th Street (between Castro & Noe)
San Francisco, CA
415-826-6200
http://www.blissbarsf.com
featuring  
Frank Jackson,, piano

Michael Burr, bass

April 19th
Larry Vuckovich Duo with Jim Rothermel @ Bliss Bar Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series-
The Art of the Duo & Jazz

4:30 - 7:30 PM
$10.00 Music charge
4026- 24th Street (between Castro & Noe)
San Francisco, CA
415-826-6200
http://www.blissbarsf.com
featuring
Jim Rothermel, Reeds  

Larry Vuckovich, piano

April 12th
Larry Vuckovich Duo with Kenny Washington@ Bliss Bar Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series-
The Art of the Duo & Jazz

4:30 - 7:30 PM
$10.00 Music charge
4026- 24th Street (between Castro & Noe)
San Francisco, CA
415-826-6200
http://www.blissbarsf.com
featuring
Kenny Washington, vocals  

Larry Vuckovich, piano

April 5th
Larry Vuckovich Duo with Amanda King@ Bliss Bar Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series-
The Art of the Duo & Jazz

4:30 - 7:30 PM
$10.00 Music charge
4026- 24th Street (between Castro & Noe)
San Francisco, CA
415-826-6200
http://www.blissbarsf.com
featuring
Amanda King, vocals  

Larry Vuckovich, piano

March 29th: Larry Vuckovich Duo with Kim Nalley @ Bliss Bar Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series-The Art of the Duo & Jazz
4:30 - 7:30 PM
$10.00 Music charge
4026- 24th Street (between Castro & Noe)
San Francisco, CA
415-826-6200
http://www.blissbarsf.com
featuring Kim Nalley, vocals  
Larry Vuckovich, piano

Nat Johnson, bass

Friday, March 27th: Soka University Jazz Monsters Concert with Larry Vuckovich Trio
7 PM
$15 tickets sold at the door (under 18 free)
Soka University Founders Hall
1st floor
1 University Drive
Aliso Viejo, CA (San Diego area)
949-480-4081
http://www.soka.edu/page.cfm?p-918
info@soka.edu,
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Isla Eckinger, bass
Chuck McPherson, drums

March 22nd : Larry Vuckovich Duo with Al Molina @ Bliss Bar Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series-The Art of the Duo & Jazz
4:30 - 7:30 PM
$10.00 Music charge
4026- 24th Street (between Castro & Noe)
San Francisco, CA
415-826-6200
http://www.blissbarsf.com
featuring Al Molina, trumpet & flugel horn
Larry Vuckovich, piano

Sunday,March 15th:  Larry Vuckovich Duo with Kenny Washington @ Bliss Bar Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series-The Art of the Duo & Jazz
4:30 - 7:30 PM
$10.00 Music charge
4026- 24th Street (between Castro & Noe)
San Francisco, CA
415-826-6200
http://www.blissbarsf.com
featuring Kenny Washington, vocals
Larry Vuckovich, piano

Sunday,March 8th: Larry Vuckovich Duo with Josh Workman @ Bliss Bar Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series-The Art of the Duo & Jazz
4:30 - 7:30 PM
$10.00 Music charge
4026- 24th Street (between Castro & Noe)
San Francisco, CA
415-826-6200
http://www.blissbarf.com
featuring
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Josh Workman, guitar

Saturday, March 7th:  Calistoga Mustard, Mud & Music Festival
1:30 – 4:30 PM
Pocket Park (behind Bank of the West and Main Element store, 1329 Lincoln Ave.)
Calistoga
Free music events occur through the town
Tickets are available for wine-tasting online or at the Calistoga Chamber of Commerce office, 1506 Lincoln Ave.
707-942-6333
www.calistogavisitors.com/events

Sunday,March 1st: Frank Jackson Duo with Al Obidinski @ Bliss Bar Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series-The Art of the Duo & Jazz
4:30 - 7:30 PM
$10.00 Music charge
4026- 24th Street (between Castro & Noe)
San Francisco, CA
415-826-6200
http://www.blissbarsf.com
featuring
Frank Jackson,vocalist/pianist
Al Obidinski, bass

Sunday, March 1st:  Larry Vuckovich featured at Meet the Musician jazz series
Sponsors:  Sonoma Community Center and Sonoma Valley Jazz Society
3 – 5 PM  Get up close and personal with seasoned jazz musicians in an intimate setting. 
$20 (discount for S.C.C. or S.V.J.S. members) Refreshments available.
Backstage Theater at the Sonoma Community Center 
276 East Napa St.
Sonoma
707-373-0700 or 707-938-4626
www.sonomavalleyjazzsociety.org

Sunday February 22nd:  Larry Vuckovich Duo with Noel Jewkes @ Bliss Bar Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series-The Art of the Duo & Jazz
4:30 - 7:30 PM
$10.00 Music charge
4026- 24th Street (between Castro & Noe)
San Francisco, CA
415-826-6200
http://www.blissbarf.com
featuring
Noel Jewkes, multi-reeds
Larry Vuckovich, piano

February 15th: Larry Vuckovich Duo with Jackie Ryan @ Bliss Bar Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series-The Art of the Duo & Jazz
4:30 - 7:30 PM
$10.00 Music charge
4026- 24th Street (between Castro & Noe)
San Francisco, CA
415-826-6200
http://www.blissbarsf.com
featuring
Jackie Ryan, vocals  
Larry Vuckovich, piano

Buca Necak, bass

February 14th: Blue Valentine's Cabaret and Dance with Black Olive Jazz and the Eurotrash Latin & Swing Band  Featuring Kay Kostopoulos,, vocals.  POETRY, LOVE LETTERS & DANCING 
7:30 - 10:30 PM
All Saint’s Episcopal Church
555 Waverly Street
Palo Alto, CA
415-826-6200
BROWN PAPER TICKETS:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/52494
Advance Purchase: $20.00
Door price: $25.00
CONTACT: 415-289-6655
featuring
Kay Andreas Kostopoulos, vocals
Larry Vuckovich, Euro Trash Swing/Latin Band
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Mel Martin, reeds
Buca Necak, bass
Paul Van Wageningen, drums
Sanna Craig, bongos

Sunday, February 8th:  Larry Vuckovich Duo with Kim Nalley @ Bliss Bar Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series-The Art of the Duo & Jazz
4:30 - 7:30 PM
$10.00 Music charge
4026- 24th Street (between Castro & Noe)
San Francisco, CA
415-826-6200
http://www.blissbarsf.com
featuring
Kim Nalley, vocals
Larry Vuckovich, piano

Buca Necak, bass

Sunday, February 1st: Larry Vuckovich Duo with Michael Zissman @ Bliss Bar Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series-The Art of the Duo & Jazz
4:30 - 7:30 PM
$10.00 Music charge
4026- 24th Street (between Castro & Noe)
San Francisco, CA
415-826-6200
http://www.blissbarsf.com
featuring
Michael Zissman, jazz mandolin/bass
Larry Vuckovich, piano

Nat Johnson, bass/vocals

Sunday, January 25th: Larry Vuckovich Duo with Nat Johnson @ Bliss Bar Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series-The Art of the Duo & Jazz
4:30 - 7:30 PM
$10.00 Music charge
4026- 24th Street (between Castro & Noe)
San Francisco, CA
415-826-6200
http://www.blissbarf.com
featuring
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Nat Johnson, bass/vocals

Sunday, January 18th: Frank Jackson Duo with Al Obidinski @ Bliss Bar Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series-The Art of the Duo & Jazz
4:30 - 7:30 PM
$10.00 Music charge
4026- 24th Street (between Castro & Noe)
San Francisco, CA
415-826-6200
http://www.blissbarsf.com
featuring
Frank Jackson,vocalist/pianist
Al Obidinski, bass

Saturday, January 17th: Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano/Storytelling Concert @ Gualala Arts Center
Gualala Arts Jazz Series in Association with Fred Adler (KTDE 100.5 FM), presents The History of Jazz Piano, Solo Performance/Seminar Jazz
7:30 PM
$25.00 Advance Tickets- $30 day of performance
The Gualala Arts Center
46501 Gualala Road
Gualala, CA
707-884-1138
http://gualalaarts.org/Groups/Jazz/2009-01History-of-Jazz-Piano
featuring
Larry Vuckovich, piano

Sunday, January 11th: Larry Vuckovich Duo with Jeff Chambers @ Bliss Bar Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series-The Art of the Duo & Jazz
4:30 - 7:30 PM
$10.00 Music charge
4026- 24th Street (between Castro & Noe)
San Francisco, CA
415-826-6200
http://www.blissbarsf.com
featuring
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Jeff Chambers, bass

Sunday, January 4th: Larry Vuckovich Duo with Valeriana Quevedo @ Bliss Bar Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series-The Art of the Duo & Jazz
4:30 - 7:30 PM
$10.00 Music charge
4026- 24th Street (between Castro & Noe)
San Francisco, CA
415-826-6200
http://www.blissbarsf.com
featuring
Valeriana Quevedo, vocalist/percussionist/dancer
Larry Vuckovich, piano

 

2008

Sundays in November and December: Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series - The Art of the Duo
San Francisco  415-826-6200 http://www.blissbarsf.com $10 music charge
Featured artists with Larry Vuckovich, piano, were Michael Zisman, bass-jazz mandolin; Kim Nalley, vocals; Buca Necak, bass; Josh Workman and Louis Matthee, guitars; Kenny Washington, vocals; Noel Jewkes, multi-reeds.

Friday, December 19th: Larry Vuckovich Jazz/Latin Quartet @ Anna's Jazz Island
8:00 - 11:00 PM
2120 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA
510-841-5299
http://www.Annasjazzisland.com
featuring
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Buca Necak, bass
Paul Van Waggeningen, drums
Hector Lugo, percussion

Sunday, December 14th: Larry Vuckovich Jazz Piano Clinic/Concert @ The Studio Pink House
Presenting the music of Erroll Garner, Bud Powell, Bill Evans, Red Garland & More.
2-4pm Clinic & 4:30-5:30pm Solo Piano Concert
$10 donatation
14577 Big Basin Way
Saratoga, Ca
For tickets contact: (408)-431-5670 or hristo@hristovitchev.com
http://www.studio-pinkhouse.com
featuring
Larry Vuckovich, solo piano

November 21 & 28: Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano
Larry plays solo piano at the Meadowood Resort.
4:30 PM, Reception for resort members and guests only.
900 Meadowood Lane
St. Helena, Ca 94574
For more information call (800)-458-8080
www.meadowood.com

Saturday, November 1st: Larry Vuckovich Trio @ Calistoga Cellars
Larry's trio plays at the Calistoga Jazz & Blues Festival.
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Calistoga Cellars
1371 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga
707-942-7422
http://www.calistogacellars.com/
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Buca Necak, bass
Akira Tana, drums
Sanna Craig, special guest bongos-vocals

Saturday, October 18th: Larry Vuckovich Quartet @ First Annual Marin Festival of Art & Jazz
5:00 - 6:00 PM
San Rafael Corporate Center grounds
At the Free Outdoor Stage
750 Lindaro Avenue
San Rafael, CA
415-453-0552
http://www.westcoastarts.org/festival.html
featuring
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Buca Necak, bass
Chuck McPherson, drums
Hector Lugo, percussion

Friday, October 17th: Larry Vuckovich Trio @ The Lodge At Sonoma
7 - 10 PM, no cover charge.
1325 Broadway At Leveroni
Sonoma, CA
Phone: 707-935-6600
www.thelodgeatsonoma.com
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Buca Necak, bass
Chuck McPherson, drums

Saturday, October 5:  Larry Vuckovich Trio at Montenegro SF Consulate Conference
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Buca Necak, bass
Akira Tana, drums


Sunday, August 31st: Jim Rothermel All-Star Swingtet @ Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society
4:30PM $30 Admission
311 Mirada Road
Half Moon Bay, CA
For more information call: (650) 726-4143
http://www.bachddsoc.org/index.html
featuring
Jim Rothermel, Clarinet/reeds
Steve Campos, trumpet
Noel Jewkes, reeds
Van Hughes, trombone
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Al Obidinski, bass
Akira Tana, drums

Friday & Saturday August 22nd & 23rd: Larry Vuckovich Jazz/Latin Quartet (Friday) & Jackie Ryan With Larry Vuckovich Trio (Saturday) @Benbow Inn Summer Jazz Series
7-10pm
$20 music charge; complimentary for hotel guests who are dining.
445 Lake Benbow Dr.
Garberville, Ca
(707)-923-2124
www.benbowinn.com/events.htm
featuring
Jackie Ryan, vocals (Saturday only)
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Buca Necak, bass
Paul Van Wageningen, drums
Hector Lugo. Latin percussion (Friday only)

Friday, August 8th: Larry Vuckovich Duo Opens For David Sanborn @ Lincoln Theater
8-8:30pm - David Sanborn to follow
tickets $35-55
100 California Dr.
Yountville, Ca
(707)-944-1300
www.lincolntheater.com
featuring
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Buca Necak, bass
 
Tuesday, August 5th: Larry Vuckovich Jazz/Latin Quartet @ Yoshi's San Francisco
Shows at 8pm & 10pm
1330 Fillmore St. at Eddy
San Francisco, Ca
For more info call: (415)-655-5600
http://sf.yoshis.com/sf/jazzclub
featuring
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Michael Zisman, bass
Hector Lugo, Latin Percussion
Eddie Marshall, drums

Friday, July 18th: Larry Vuckovich Jazz/Latin Quintet @ The Green Music Festival Sonoma
7:30 PM $24 Adult $18 Senior $12 Youth
Sonoma State University - Warren Auditorium
1801 East Cotati Avenue
Rohnert Park, CA
For Tickets Call: 1-877-778-3378
http://greenmusicfestival.sonoma.edu/
featuring
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Noel Jewkes, reeds
Buca Necak, bass
Hector Lugo, Latin Percussion
Matt Guggemos, drums

Saturday, May 31st:  Larry Vuckovich Jazz/Latin Quintet @ The Black & White Ball
9:00-10:30 PM @ Opera House Lobby
301 Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: (415) 864-3330
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Noel Jewkes, reeds
Buca Necak, bass
Eddie Marshall, drums
Hector Lugo, Latin percussion

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, May 23rd-25th:  Houston Person Quartet with Larry Vuckovich @ Jazz at Pearl's
8 and 10 PM, $25 Cover
256 Columbus Ave. (near Broadway)
San Francisco, CA
Phone: 415-291-8255
www.jazzatpearls.com
Houston Person, tenor saxophone
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Michael Zisman, bass
Kent Bryson, drums

Friday, May 9th:  Larry Vuckovich Jazz/Latin Quartet @ Yerba Buena Center For The Arts
12:30-1:30 PM Free Concert
701 Mission St. @ 3rd
San Francisco, Ca
Phone: (415)-978-ARTS
www.yerbabuenaarts.org
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Buca Necak, bass
Chuck McPherson, drums
Hector Lugo, Latin percussion

Sunday April 27th:  Larry Vuckovich Quartet at The Oakmont/Berger Center
The Oakmont Kiwanis present a Jazz Concert Salute to Great American Songbook, including rare special standards.
3 - 5 PM, $30 admission/refreshments served.
Berger Center
6637 Oakmont Drive
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
For reservations call (707) 538-1976 Dick Dennis
www.oakmontvillage.com
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Noel Jewkes, reeds
Paul Keller, bass
Chuck McPherson, drums
Sanna Craig, bongos-vocals

Friday, April 25th:  Larry Vuckovich East Coast Hard Bop Trio at The Lodge At Sonoma
Rare West Coast appearance of the hot Detroit/New York rhythm team guests.
7 - 10 PM, no cover charge.
1325 Broadway At Leveroni
Sonoma, CA
Phone: 707-935-6600
www.thelodgeatsonoma.com
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Paul Keller, bass
Chuck McPherson, drums
plus special guest
Sanna Craig, bongos-vocals

Thursday, April 24th:  Larry Vuckovich East Coast Hard Bop Trio at Pearl's
Rare and a one night only San Francisco appearance of this hot Detroit/New York rhythm section featured on Larry's up-coming CD. This evening's performance will preview some of this new material.
8 and 10 PM, 8PM $15 - 10PM $10 Cover
256 Columbus Ave. (near Broadway)
San Francisco, CA
Phone: 415-291-8255
www.jazzatpearls.com
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Paul Keller, bass
Chuck McPherson, drums

Sunday, March 9th:  Larry Vuckovich Trio
Larry's trio plays at the Calistoga Mustard Festival.
12 - 4 PM
Wappo Bar & Bistro
1226 Washington Street
Calistoga, CA 94515
For reservations call (707) 942-4712
www.wappobar.com
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Buca Necak, bass
Eddie Marshall, drums
Sanna Craig, special guest bongos-vocals

2007

December 21, 22 & 23: New Blue Balkan Ensemble @ Pearl's
Besides Balkan/Middle-Eastern repertoire the New Blue Balkan ensemble format features the music of Randy Weston, Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane & Afro-Cuban bebop.
8:00pm and 10:00pm
256 Columbus Ave. (Broadway), San Francisco, 415-291-8255
8pm $20 - 10pm $15 Cover
www.jazzatpearls.com
featuring
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Eric Golub, violin
Erik Von Buchau, marimba
Buca Necak, bass
Vince Delgado, Middle-Eastern percussion
Chuck McPherson, drums

Saturday, December 8th: Larry Vuckovich All-Star Big Band @ The Palo Alto Elk's Lodge
Swinging Holiday Big Band Concert & Dance Featuring vocalist Jackie Ryan
Presented by Artistic Director Dr. Herb Wong & The Palo Alto Jazz Alliance
From 7:30-11:30
4249 El Camino Real
Palo Alto
(650)-493-4249
www.paloaltoelks.org
featuring
Jackie Ryan, vocals
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Louis Fasman, John Worley, Erik Jekabson, Steve Campos, trumpets
Wayne Wallace, Jeff Cressman, Chip Tingle, Chuck Bennet, trombones
Noel Jewkes, Mary Fettig, Charlie McCarthy, Hal Stein, Joe Agro, saxophones
 Buca Necak, bass
Bob Basa, guitar
Akira Tana, drums

Sunday, December 2nd: Larry Vuckovich Jazz/Latin Quartet @ The BACH Society
Featuring the high energy East Coast, hard bop rhythm section
Making a special guest appearance with Larry on both sets is Marie Volonte, the Buenos Aires top award-winning tango vocalist and Latin Grammy nominee. Maria, a masterful and most versatile South American vocalist, will sing Latin gems, including boleros, salsa, fluent interpretations of Jobim's Brazilian bossas, as well as Portuguese fado.
4:30pm admission: $30
For directions check http://www.bachddsoc.org/contact.html
or call (650)-726-4143
4:30-7:30pm
featuring
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Paul Keller, bass
Chuck McPherson, drums
Hector Lugo, Latin percussion


Saturday, December 1st: Larry Vuckovich @ Piedmont Piano Downtown SF
Featuring Larry Vuckovich solo piano performing on the 10 ft Fazioli piano concert grand with story telling and a surprise rhythm section. Complimentary hor's deurves, deserts, and wines will be served to thank our supporters.
660 3rd St.  (Between Townsend and Brannan)
(415)-543-9988
San Francisco, Ca
www.piedmontpiano.com
8 pm $20 Donation
featuring
Larry Vuckovich, piano

 

Friday, November 30th:  Larry Vuckovich East Coast Trio @ The Lodge At Sonoma 
Rare West Coast appearance of the hot Detroit/New York rhythm team guests
7:00 to 10:00 P.M. 
1325 Broadway At Leveroni
Sonoma, CA
Phone: 707-935-6600
www.thelodgeatsonoma.com
featuring
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Paul Keller, bass
Chuck McPherson, drums
plus special guest
Sanna Craig, vocals/bongos

Thursday, November 15th: Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano @ Napa Valley Opera House
Larry Vuckovich performs on a concert grand and also includes narrations and anecdotes of musicians and composers.
8 PM
Tickets $25/$30 Box Office call 707-226-7372
www.napavalleyoperahouse.org


Saturday, October 27th: Larry Vuckovich Piano Workshop @ Old Siskiyou Barn
11am
Highlighting the piano styles of Erroll Garner, Bud Powell, Sonny Clark, Red Garland, Bill Evans

Friday, October 26th: Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano @ Old Siskiyou Barn Concert Series
8 pm
Ashland, OR
(541)-488-3869
www.siskiyouinstitute.com

Saturday, October 20th: Larry Vuckovich/Noel Jewkes World Premier Tribute to MJQ @ Gualala Arts Center in Association with KTDE 100.5fm DJ Fred Adler
8 pm $30 by phone, $35 day of concert
46501 Gualala Rd.
Gualala, CA
(707)-884-ll38
www.artsmendocino.org
featuring
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Noel Jewkes, flute & tenor saxophone
Tommy Kessecker, vibes
Buca Necak, bass
Akira Tana, drums
Josh Workman, guitar
Eric Golub, violin

Wednesday, October 17th: Larry Vuckovich with Marian McPartland: Piano Jazz
NPR Radio Taping For Future Broadcast: Date TBD

Friday, October 12th: Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano @ Fazioli Salon At Klavierhaus - Midtown Manhatten
Special Guest duet with Hod O'Brien
8pm
211 West 58th St.
New York, NY
(212)-245-4535
www.klavierhaus.com

 

Monday, October 8th: Larry Vuckovich Jazz/Latin Quartet @ Jazz At Lincoln Center
Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola 7:30 & 9:30pm
33 West 60th St.
New York, NY
(212)-258-9800
http://www.jalc.org/
featuring
Larry Vuckovich, Piano
Andy McCloud, bass
Chuck McPherson, drums
Kevin Jones, Latin/jazz percussion

Friday, October 5th: Larry Vuckovich Jazz/Latin Trio @ Detroit Music Hall Jazz Cafe
11pm & 12:15am - This performance follows Ike Turner Boogie Blues Show In The Main Hall
350 Madison
Detroit, MI
(313)-887-8501
www.musichall.org
featuring
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Paul Keller, bass
Chuck McPherson, drums

Wednesday, October 3rd: Larry Vuckovich Jazz/Latin Trio @ Firefly Club
8pm $10
207 S. Ashley
Ann Arbor, MI
(734)-665-9090
www.fireflyclub.com
featuring
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Paul Keller, bass
Chuck McPherson, drums

Saturday, September 29th: Larry Vuckovich Solo Piano @ Pianoforte Chicago
3 pm - Mr. Vuckovich will be playing on a 10 ft Fazioli Concert Grand
Fine Arts Bldg.
410 South Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL
info@pianofortechicago.com

Friday, September 28th: Larry Vuckovich Jazz/Latin Quartet @ Club St. Sava
Serbian Cultural Center
8pm $20
448 West Barry Ave.
Chicago, IL
(773)-549-9690
www.clubsaintsava.org
featuring
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Dennis Carroll, bass
Joel Spencer, drums
Ruben Alvarez, Latin percussion 

THE LARRY VUCKOVICH
ALL-STAR BIG BAND
With Vocalist Jackie Ryan

SEPTEMBER 9 Sold Out
http://www.filoli.org/calendar.html

The versatile Mr. Vuckovich has assembled a terrific 18-piece band for this special engagement. Described as "one of the premier west coast pianists" by the great Barry Harris, Larry applies his impeccable taste and high standards to a program featuring some of the most loved and familiar big band classics of the Swing Era, with a little contemporary jazz added to spice things up a bit. Jackie Ryan's lovely voice is reason enough not to miss this one

Thursday, August 30th: Larry Vuckovich Jazz/Latin Quartet @ Yerba Buena Center For The Arts
12:30-1:30 pm Free Concert
701 Mission St. @ 3rd
San Francisco, Ca
(415)-978-ARTS
www.yerbabuenaarts.org
featuring
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Buca Necak, bass
Akira Tana, drums
Hector Lugo, Latin percussion

Wednesday August 22nd: Larry Vuckovich Euro (Trash) Trio @ Benbow Inn Summer Jazz Series
7-10pm
445 Lake Benbow Dr.
Garberville, Ca
(707)-923-2124
www.benbowinn.com/jazz.htm
featuring
Larry Vuckovich, piano (Montenegro)
Buca Necak, bass (Serbia)
Paul Van Wageningen, drums (Holland)

Sunday, August 11th: Charles McPherson Quintet @ San Jose Jazz Festival
San Jose Repertory Theater, 6 pm $5 Admission For Day Pass
101 Paseo de San Antonio
San Jose, Ca 95113
(408)-288-7557
www.sanjosejazz.org
featuring
Charles McPherson, alto saxophone
Gilbert Castellanos, trumpet
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Jeff Chambers, bass
Chuck McPherson, drums


June 27th - July 1st: John Simpson of Simpson Motors Presents Legends Of Jazz In Concert featuring Hadley Caliman/Julian Priester Quintet with Larry Vuckovich on Piano, Phil Sparks on bass, D'vonne Lewis on drums @ Kalispell, Montana

Sunday, May 27th: Larry Vuckovich Jazz/Latin Quartet @ Sonoma Jazz Festival
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm @ Chateau Sonoma
153 West Napa St.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707)-935-8553
http://www.chateausonoma.com/
www.sonomajazz.org
featuring
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Hector Lugo, Latin percussion
Buca Necak, bass
Akira Tana, drums


Sunday April 22: Larry Vuckovich Little Big Band @ The Oakmont/Berger Center
The Oakmont Kiwanis present a Jazz Concert
A SALUTE TO BIG BAND ERA AND MUSIC FROM BROADWAY SHOWS
Sunday 3:00-5:00 pm
Berger Center
6637 Oakmont Drive
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
For reservations, call 707.538-1976 Dick Dennis
$30 admission/refreshments served
www.oakmontvillage.com
featuring
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Noel Jewkes, reeds
Jim Rothermel, reeds
Rich Theurer, trumpet
Tommy Kesecker, vibes
Josh Workman, guitar
Nat Johnson, bass/vocals
Matt Guggemos, drums
Sanna Craig, vocals/Latin percussion

Tuesday April 10th: Larry Vuckovich Jazz/Latin Quartet @ Yoshi's
510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 238-9200 www.yoshis.com 

Shows at 8 & 10 pm first show $14, second show $10
featuring
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Hector Lugo, Latin percussion
Jeff Chambers, bass
Akira Tana, drums


Monday March 19: Roberta Gambarini Quartet @ Hannover Jazz Club
Hannover, Germany
Roberta Gambarini, vocals
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Reggie Johnson, bass
Jake Hanna, drums

Sunday March 18: Roberta Gambarini Quartet @ Jazz in Gutersloh
Gutersloh, Germany
Roberta Gambarini, vocals
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Reggie Johnson, bass
Jake Hanna, drums

Friday  March 16: Roberta Gambarini Quartet @ Lustenau Jazz Club
Lustenau, Austria
Roberta Gambarini, vocals
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Reggie Johnson, bass
Jake Hanna, drums

Saturday March 10: Larry Vuckovich Trio & Guests @ The 5th Annual Mustard, Mud & Jazz Festival
12:30-4pm - $10 Jazz Pac grants access to all music venues and includes 5 wine tasting tickets
Brannan's Grill
Downtown Calistoga @ Washington & Lincoln
(707)-942-2233
http://www.calistogajazz.com/index_files/Page362.htm
featuring
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Nat Johnson, bass/vocals
Matt Guggemos, drums
Herb Gibson, vibes/vocals
Frankye Kelly, vocals

Saturday February  24th: Larry Vuckovich Little Big Band @ Copia
"Tribute To Giants of Jazz" from Benny Goodman to Miles Davis
Plus the music of Lester Young, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Bud Powell, Thelonious Monk,
Dexter Gordon, and Tadd Dameron
8PM
500 1st St.
Napa, Ca 94559
(707)-259-1600
$30 general/$27 members
http://www.copia.org/
featuring
Jackie Ryan, vocals
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Allen Smith, trumpet
Noel Jewkes, reeds
Danny Armstrong, trombone
Josh Workman, guitar
Hector Lugo, Latin percussion
Nat Johnson, bass/vocals
Matt Guggemos, drums

2006

December 8-10 (Friday-Sunday): Larry Vuckovich 70th birthday celebration Jazz @ Pearl's
Larry Vuckovich Jazz/Latin Quartet
Mayor Gavin Newsom has declared December 8th as "The Larry Vuckovich Day"
Special drop in guests will be Noel Jewkes, Jackie Ryan, Jim Rothermel, Allen Smith, Nat Johnson, Hal Stein, Jeremy Cohen, Vince Wallace, Steve Situm and Josh Workman
Hosted by Michael Burman on Friday, Reese Erlich on Saturday, Dr. Herb Wong on Sunday
On Sunday the 10th the Blue Balkan musicians will be sitting in, Eric Golub, Tommy Kesecker and Vince Delgado
8:00pm and 10:00pm
256 Columbus Ave. (Broadway), San Francisco, 415-291-8255
$20 entrance
www.jazzatpearls.com
featuring
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Buca Necak, bass
Akira Tana, drums
Hector Lugo, Latin percussion
And...Special Surprise Guests


December 8th (Friday)): Interview on Channel 7 ABC TV - "View From The Bay" 3-4pm
http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/index?section=viewfrombay&id=4213611

December 7th (Thursday): Interview with Michael Burman On KCSM 91.1 FM 1:00pm
Larry's 70th birthday interview discussing San Francisco Jazz History and Legendary musicians
http://www.kcsm.org/

October 20th: COPIA Jazz & Film Noir "Sweet Smell Of Success"
500 1st St.
Napa, Ca 94559
(707)-259-1600
www.copia.org
Admission $6 general $5 members
For the Jazz & Film Noir series Larry Vuckovich introduces the films and performs a selection before each showing. Click on Website for more details. For the October 20th performance Larry Vuckovich will feature a quartet doing a tribute to the Chico Hamilton Quintet originally featured in the film.
featuring
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Noel Jewkes, flute
Buca Necak, bass
Sanna Craig, percussion

October 13th: COPIA Jazz & Film Noir "Kiss Of Death"
500 1st St.
Napa, Ca 94559
(707)-259-1600
www.copia.org
Admission $6 general $5 members
For the Jazz & Film Noir series Larry Vuckovich introduces the films and performs a selection before each showing. Click on Website for more details. The title track from Larry's current album "Street Scene" comes from the "Kiss Of Death" film.  He will perform the theme from the film and have CDs available.


October 6th: COPIA Jazz & Film Noir "House On Telegraph Hill"
500 1st St.
Napa, Ca 94559
(707)-259-1600
www.copia.org
Admission $6 general $5 members
For the Jazz & Film Noir series Larry Vuckovich introduces the films and performs a selection before each showing. Click on Website for more details. For the October 6th event he will premiere an original "San Francisco Impressions Suite."

August 26th: Larry Vuckovich Jazz/Latin Quartet @ Vallejo Jazz Festival
3:30 - 4:45 pm on the main stage.
Vallejo Municipal Marina
Harbor Way (off Mare Island Way) - festival is on the left
Vallejo, CA 707-557-0325
http://www.vallejojazzfestival.com
featuring
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Hector Lugo, Latin percussion
Jeff Chambers, bass
Akira Tana, drums

August 24th: Larry Vuckovich All Star Big Band @ COPIA
Saluting the great big bands of the big band era, performing the music of
Duke Ellington, Harry James, Count Basie, Woody Herman,
Dizzy Gillespie Bebop Big Band, Tommy Dorsey, Bill Holman, Stan Kenton and others.
7:30pm - 9:30 pm
Admission: $25 general/$22.50 member
500 1st St.
Napa, Ca 94559
(707)-259-1600
www.copia.org/content/node/442
featuring
Larry Vuckovich, leader
trumpeters Allen Smith, Fred Berry, John Worley, Louis Fasman;
saxophonists Noel Jewkes, Jules Broussard, Pete Yellin, Joe Agro;
lead alto/clarinetist Jim Rothermel; trombonists Wayne Wallace, Adam Theis, Chip Tingle and Chuck Bennett;
guitarist Josh Workman; bassist Nat Johnson; drummer Matt Guggemos;
Special guest vocalist Jamie Davis formerly with the Count Basie Orchestra.

June 19th: Larry Vuckovich Jazz/Latin Quartet@ Yoshi's
Monday: CD Release Concert for Street Scene
510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 238-9200 www.yoshis.com 

Shows at 8 & 10pm first show $14, second show $10
featuring
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Hector Lugo, Latin percussion
Buca Necak, bass
Akira Tana, drums

May 27th: Larry Vuckovich Jazz/Latin Quartet @ Sonoma Jazz Festival
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Meritage Martini Oyster Bar & Grill
165 West Napa St. Sonoma, CA 95476, 707-938-9430
www.sonomajazz.org
featuring
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Hector Lugo, Latin percussion
Jeff Chambers, bass
Akira Tana, drums

April  14th-16th (Fri - Sun): New Blue Balkan Ensemble @ Pearl's
14th-16th - 8:00pm and 10:00pm
256 Columbus Ave. (Broadway), San Francisco, 415-291-8255
 $15 entrance
www.jazzatpearls.com
featuring
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Eric Golub, violin
Tommy Kessecker, marimba
Buca Necak, bass
Vince Delgado, Middle-Eastern percussion
Akira Tana, drums

 

March 24th: Larry Vuckovich's "Dexter's Mode" Hard-bop Quintet @ San Ramon Library
8-10 pm
Tickets $20, $15 for students/seniors
100 Montgomery St.
San Ramon, Ca 94583
(925)-973-2850
featuring
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Noel Jewkes, tenor
Mike Olmos, trumpet
Buca Necak, bass
Matt Guggemos, drums


2005

November 28: Larry Vuckovich "Hard Bop Quintet" tribute to Dexter Gordon @ Yoshi's
Monday
510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 238-9200 www.yoshis.com 

Shows at 8 & 10pm first show $12 second $6
featuring
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Noel Jewkes, tenor
Mike Olmos, trumpet
Buca Necak, bass
Matt Guggemos, drums
Ilya Lushtak, guitar (special guest)

October 7th-8th: Maria Volonte "Tango Jazz" with La Orquesta El Vuko @ Pearl's
Maria Volonte is a renowned Argentine Tango Award winning vocalist
7th & 7th - 9:00pm-11:00pm
8th & 8th - 9:00pm-11:00pm
256 Columbus Ave. (Broadway), San Francisco, 415-291-8255
$10.00 cover charge weedays and $15 Weekends (no drink minimum)
featuring
Maria Volonte, vocals
Larry Vuckovich, piano
John Santos, congas
Orestes Vilato, timbales
Buca Necak, bass

October 6th: Maria Volonte "Tango Jazz" with La Orquesta El Vuko @ COPIA (American Center for wine, food & the arts)
Maria Volonte is a renowned Argentine Tango Award winning vocalist
8pm
Admission $25 general $22 members
500 1st St.
Napa, Ca 94559
(707)-259-1600
www.copia.org/pages/concerts.asp
featuring
Maria Volonte, vocals
Larry Vuckovich, piano
John Santos, congas
Orestes Vilato, timbales
Buca Necak, bass

September 17th: Napa Valley Opera House
Larry Vuckovich Presents A Swing Era Tribute including the music Ellington,  Goodman, Basie, Shaw, Dorsey and others.
8 PM
Tickets $25/$30 Box Office call 707-226-7372
www.napavalleyoperahouse.org
Featuring
Larry  Vuckovich, piano
Jackie Ryan, vocals
Allen Smith, trumpet
Noel Jewkes, reeds
Jim Rothermel, reeds
Josh Workman, guitar
Nat Johnson, bass/vocals
Matt Guggemos, drums

August 14th: New Blue Balkan Ensemble @ The San Jose Jazz Festival
San Jose Repertory Theater, 4pm Free Admission
101 Paseo de San Antonio
San Jose, Ca 95113
(408)-288-7557
www.sanjosejazz.org
featuring
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Eric Golub, violin
Tommy Kessecker, marimba
Buca Necak, bass
Vince Delgado, Middle-Eastern percussion
Akira Tana, drums

July 21 & 22: Jazz Vocalist Giacomo Gates @ Pearl's

Thursday 8:30-11:30pm Friday 9-12am

256 Columbus Ave. (Broadway), San Francisco, 415-291-8255
Shows at 9pm and 11pm, $15 Cover (no drink minimum)
www.jazzatpearls.com
featuring
Giacomo Gates, vocalise master
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Buca Necak, bass

Akira Tana, drums

 

May 28th: Larry Vuckovich Jazz/Latin Quartet @ Sonoma Jazz Festival
The first annual "Wine and Song" series presented by Sonoma Jazz/Aspen
2-5pm @ Meritage Martini Oyster Bar & Grill in Sonoma
$50 Festival Pass including all the day's events (7 venues)
www.sonomajazz.org
featuring
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Hector Lugo, Latin percussion
Buca Necak, bass
Akira Tana, drums


March 13th: Dexter Gordon/Sonny Clark concert @ The BACH Society
4:30pm addmission: $25
For directions check http://www.bachddsoc.org/contact.html
or call (650)-726-4143
4:30-7:30pm
featuring
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Noel Jewkes, tenor
Mike Olmos, trumpet
Buca Necak, bass
Omar Clay, drums

March 4th & 5th: Larry Vuckovich Quintet - Dexter Gordon Salute @ Pearl's
9-12am
256 Columbus Ave. (Broadway), San Francisco, 415-291-8255
Shows at 9pm and 11pm, $15 Cover (no drink minimum)
featuring
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Noel Jewkes, tenor
Jules Broussard, tenor (Friday night)
Mike Olmos, trumpet (Saturday night)
Buca Necak, bass
Omar Clay, drums

February 16th-19th: Thomas Moeckel Quartet @ Pearl's
16th & 17th - 8:30pm-11:30pm
18th & 19th - 9pm-12am
256 Columbus Ave. (Broadway), San Francisco, 415-291-8255
$10.00 cover charge weedays and $15 Weekends (no drink minimum)
featuring
Thomas Moeckel, trumpet, guitar/vocals/vocalese (visiting from Switzerland)
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Buca Necak, bass
Omar Clay, drums

January 5th-8th: IAJE Convention - Larry Vuckovich piano clinic
1pm on the 8th
Long Beach, Ca
Clinic highlighting the piano styles of Erroll Garner, Red Garland, Bud Powell/Sonny Clark & Bill Evans
featuring
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Isla Eckinger, bass
Ed Thigpen, drums

2004

November 13th 2004: 3rd Annual Beat Generation And Beyond
Jazz, Art, Poetry, and Film. 

12-5:30pm
http://www.natsoulas.com/html/beatweb/beat_artists.html
John Natsoulas Gallery
521 First St.
Davis, Ca 95616
featuring
Tom Mazzolini, moderator & presenter
Larry Vuckovich, piano & panel discussion
Vince Wallace, sax & panel discussion
Phillip Elwood, jazz critic & panel discussion
Ann Waldman, poet
Mary Fuller McChesney, author

October 27th 2004: Allen Smith Quartet - SF Jazz Festival Event @ Pearl's
256 Columbus Ave. (Broadway), San Francisco, 415-291-8255
Shows at 7:30 pm & 9::30, $10.00 cover charge (no drink minimum)
www.jazzatpearls.com 
featuring
Allen Smith, trumpet/flugelhorn
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Jeff Chambers, bass
Omar Clay, drums

September 6th 2004: Yoshi's Blue Balkan Ensemble
510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 238-9200 www.yoshis.com 
Shows at 8 & 10pm $10
featuring
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Maria Volonte, vocals 
(Latin Grammy nominee tango vocalist from Buenos Aires special surprise guest)
Noel Jewkes, reeds
Tommy Kessecker, marimba
Vince Delgado, dumbek
Buca Necak, bass
Omar Clay, drums

August 20 and 21: Sonny Clark Tribute (Bay Area premiere)
Music from - "Cool Struttin," "Sonny's Crib," "Leapin and Lopin" & more
256 Columbus Ave. (Broadway), San Francisco, 415-291-8255
9:30 pm - 1:30 am, $10.00 cover charge (no drink minimum)
www.jazzatpearls.com 
Featuring
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Noel Jewkes, tenor
Mike Olmos, trumpet
Jeff Chambers, bass
Omar Clay, drums

Norway -
August 13th & 14th: Silda Jazz Festival
13th - Appearing with the Norwegian saxophonist, Bodil Niska Quartet
14th - Larry Vuckovich Trio
http://www.sildajazz.no/

June 19: Jazz At Pearl's featuring Young At Heart Ensemble
256 Columbus Ave. (Broadway), San Francisco, 415-291-8255
9:30 pm - 1:30 am, $10.00 cover charge (no drink minimum)
www.jazzatpearls.com 
Featuring
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Noel Jewkes, reeds
Charlie McCarthy, reeds
Nat Johnson, bass/vocals
Omar Clay, drums

May 16: BACH "Reunion" CD celebration concert
For directions check http://www.bachddsoc.org/contact.html
or call (650)-726-4143
4:30-7:30pm $25
Featuring
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Noel Jewkes, reeds
Charlie McCarthy, reeds
Nat Johnson, bass/vocals
Harold Jones, drums
John Santos, Latin percussion
Orestes Vilato, timbales 

Apr. 18: Piano/vocal accompaniment clinic @ The Jazz School
2087 Addison St.
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510)-845-5373
http://www.jazzschool.com/
1-3pm
Featuring
Clairdee, vocals
Larry Vuckovich, piano

Apr. 17: Tribute to Larry Vuckovich by Herb Wong, Palo Alto Jazz Alliance
Cañada College 
4200 Farm Hill Blvd.
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 306-3100
http://www.jazzbuff.org/index.shtml
Larry Vuckovich All-star Line-up
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Noel Jewkes, reeds
Hadley Caliman, reeds
Allen Smith, trumpet
Mike Olmos, trumpet
Eric Golub, violin
Tommy Kesecker, marimba
Clairdee, vocals
Yuko Hata, vocals
Nat Johnson, bass/vocals
Perry Thorsell, bass
Harold Jones, drums
Akira Tana, drums
John Santos, Latin percussion

Apr. 15: Jazz At Pearl's Tenor Sax Legend Hadley Caliman
256 Columbus Ave. (Broadway), San Francisco, 415-291-8255
9:00 pm - 1:00 am, $5.00 cover charge (no drink minimum)
www.jazzatpearls.com 
Hadley Caliman Quartet
Hadley Caliman, tenor sax
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Jeff Chambers, bass
Omar Clay, drums

Apr. 12: Yoshi's "Reunion" CD release party YAH ensemble
510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 238-9200 www.yoshis.com 
Shows at 8 & 10pm $10
Larry Vuckovich Septet
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Noel Jewkes, reeds
Jules Broussard, reeds
Nat Johnson, bass/vocals
Harold Jones, drums
John Santos, Latin percussion

Mar. 22nd: Marin Theater Company
397 Miller Avenue.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
General (415)-388-5200
Box Office (415)-388-5208
http://www.marintheatre.org/buytickets/series/index.shtml
Larry Vuckovich Quartet Saluting Bud Powell & Kenny Clarke: Post-war Paris Bebop
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Noel Jewkes, reeds
Jeff Chambers, bass
Omar Clay, drums

Feb. 20 Humanities West Cultural Organization: Herbst Theater 9pm
Post-War Paris theme 1945-62 - Saluting Paris Bebop of Bud Powell, Kenny Clarke
http://www.humanitieswest.org/current.html#paris
International Jazz Quartet

Stjepko "Steve" Gut, trumpet (Yugoslavia)
Noel Jewkes, reeds (USA)
Larry Vuckovich, piano (Yugoslavia)
Isla Eckinger, bass (Switzerland)
Omar Clay, drums (USA)

2003

Nov. 3: San Francisco Jazz Festival (Herbst Theater)
http://sfjazz.org
The Young At Heart Ensemble in a salute to Phillip Elwood
Featuring
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Noel Jewkes, reeds
Ron Stallings, reeds
Josh Workman, guitar
Nat Johnson, bass/vocals
Akira Tana, drums
John Santos, Latin percussion

Switzerland - August the 8: Basel Jazz Festival "Jazz On The Rhine" 
Kim Nalley, vocals
Thomas Moeckel, trumpet & guitar
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Reggie Johnson, bass
James Martin, drums

Yugoslavia/Montenegro - August 1: Kotor
Branislav Bubbalo, accordion
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Lydia Filipovic, vocals
Olivier Gatto, bass

Yugoslavia/Montenegro - July 31: Budva
Branislav Bubbalo, accordion
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Steve Gut, trumpet
Lydia Filipovic, vocals
Olivier Gatto, bass
Keith Copeland, drums

Yugoslavia/Serbia - July 30: Zlatibor
Branislav Bubbalo, accordion
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Steve Gut, trumpet
Lydia Filipovic, vocals
Olivier Gatto, bass
Keith Copeland, drums

Yugoslavia/Serbia - July 29: Belgrade @ Dom Omladine
Under the Sun Belgrade String Ensemble
Branislav Bubbalo, accordion
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Steve Gut, trumpet
Lydia Filipovic, vocals
Olivier Gatto, bass
Keith Copeland, drums

Yugoslavia/Serbia - July 27 & 28: Vrnjacka Banja Concert/Clinic
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Steve Gut, trumpet
Lydia Filipovic, vocals
Olivier Gatto, bass
Keith Copeland, drums

Bulgaria - July 26: Sofia Jazz Festival
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Steve Gut, trumpet
Kostas Maginas, guitar
Lydia Filipovic, vocals
Olivier Gatto, bass
Keith Copeland, drums


France
- Jazz Festival La Teste de Buch

France
- July 19: Larry Vuckovich "Young At Heart" Quintet performs the music
of Lester Young & Count Basie
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Alex Golineau, tenor sax
Stephane Barbier, tenor sax
Olivier Gatto, bass
Benjamin Henocq, drums

France
- July 18: Eddie Henderson-Steve Gut Quintet
Eddie Henderson, trumpet
Steve Gut, trumpet
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Olivier Gatto, bass
Benjamin Henocq, drums