Monday, February 07, 2005

Article 19 - hot jazz

Article 19, Jim Williams's swing/jazz band plays swing and jazz standards from Duke Ellington's I've got it bad and Count Basie’s Shiny Stockings to Charlie Parker's Yardbird Suite and the Blues Brothers’ Sweet Home Chicago.

Article 19 is appearing from 7:30-10:30 pm, Thursdays, through March 31, at Monte Carlo supper club, 228 Castro Street, Mountain View (650-988-1500). Bring an appetite for great continental food and bring your dancing shoes. Join Article 19 for an evening of great jazz.



Sue Horning on March 31!

Cleveland jazz vocalist, Sue Horning, joins Article 19 for one night only!


Steve Strauss (bass) joins Article 19 as a regular.


Article 19 - jim williams (piano), ed sandoval (drums), dave kawamoto (sax & clarinet), and steve strauss (not pictured). Other musicians who occasionally play with Article 19 include jerry logas (sax & clarinet), sam morocco (bass), jerry pannone (drums), vinnie chiurazzi (piano), and dick mayer (cornet/trumpet) - more photos


Monte Carlo - the perfect venue for good jazz and dancing


Article 19 is derived from the early retirement article in the founder's union contract, although some people may connect it to the UCMJ.