MELBA MILLER'S JAZZ OASIS

A haven for serious listeners and lovers of jazz presented by talented songstress, Melba Miller.

Here is jazz as it is meant to be heard – in a listening room dedicated to nothing but the music. Each Tuesday will showcase something different – themed shows and curated sets featuring some of the best instrumentalists in the valley. There will always be a fresh reason to "Come On Up!"

Originally from Oakland, CA - Melba Miller returned to her native California after many years on the East Coast and has since performed in a wide array of venues here including Vicky’s of Santa Fe, Melvyn’s, Palm Springs Women’s Jazz Festival, Revolution Theater Company, and PS Underground where she recently presented,“Something Cool – Beyond the Great American Songbook” to a full house and high praise. 

Known for her swinging style and her smooth horn-like phrasings, Melba’s musical influences are broad. Her sound is the sound of the cool 50's - reminiscent of Ella and Carmen … but not imitated.

What happens when you mix the wonderful compositions of Johnny Mercer with Johnny Mathis’ unforgettable renderings… then add in the reinterpreted sublime ballads of John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman’s legendary renditions? You end up with an unforgettable evening of superlative song!

Come on Up!

David Ring on Keys, Kenyon Carter on Tenor, Bill Casale on Bass and Jim Watson on Drums.

With Special Guest – Gregg Marx as Johnny Hartman.

Once Upon a Time… stories of love found and loves lost, of travels and surprise encounters, of monkeys and buzzards, and even of beans! And what better way to spin these tales than through song!

David Ring, Keys

Bill Casale, Bass

Jim Watson, Drums

The Original Cool Girls ~ Sophisticated, ironic, hip, funny, emotive, and mesmerizing. These women embodied a modern sensibility and approach that was reflected both in their material and in their distinctive sound. Some were musicians in their own right, most came out of the big band era, but each fit perfectly within the newest expression of jazz of the day.

David Ring, Keys

Kenyon Carter, Sax

Bill Casale, Bass

Jim Watson, Drums

If you are planning on attending with a large group please call ahead to make special arrangements and purchase your block of tickets.

Enjoy a lively evening in our chic VIP Lounge upstairs at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. Sip on craft cocktails, enjoy light-hearted cafe fare from Mildred's, groove to live music, and bask in the relaxed ambiance.

Host or Publisher Palm Springs Cultural Center