Thu Ho — The Voice of Silk and Fire - Giọng Ca Tựa Lụa và Lửa
About this Event
Steeped in her Vietnamese-American heritage, San Francisco-based jazz and blues vocalist Thu Ho weaves jazz, blues, Latin jazz, and world music into one unforgettable afternoon of song - joined by Grammy-winning pianist John Proulx and celebrated San Diego/LA bassist Mackenzie Leighton.
Having trained in jazz, Broadway, classical, and R&B, Thu's voice carries a rare blend of power, clarity, richness, depth, and warmth. She has performed throughout California, New York, Nashville, and internationally, including the historic Birdland Jazz Club NYC, Pangea NYC, Williamsburg Music Center, Dzalbay Cantina (Mexico), NAMM, Rudy's Jazz Room, House of Blues San Diego, Humphreys Backstage Live, Black Cat SF, and SFJAZZ Center. Thu has worked with ensembles led by Victor Wooten and the Wooten Brothers, internationally acclaimed saxophonist Joe Lovano, legendary drummer Akira Tana, and San Francisco's premiere modern jazz ensemble Jazz Mafia, and served as featured vocalist for the SFJAZZ Monday Night Band from 2017–2020. Her lyrical phrasing and velvety timbre are celebrated in albums recorded with renowned Vietnamese composer Hoàng Quốc Bảo (Khúc Vô Thanh) and master horn player Noel Jewkes (Thu Ho with the Noel Jewkes Trio — Live at the Sausalito Seahorse).John Proulx - Piano
An LA-based Grammy-winning composer, pianist, vocalist, and recording artist, John built his career performing alongside jazz legends Anita O'Day, Natalie Cole, and Melissa Manchester. His Grammy win came when Nancy Wilson recorded his co-written song "These Golden Years" on her album Turned to Blue, which took home Best Jazz Vocal Album in 2007. A holder of both a Bachelor's in Jazz Piano Performance and a Master's in Jazz Vocal Performance, John brings a rare dual mastery of the instrument and the voice to every performance.
Mackenzie Leighton - Bass
One of Southern California's most sought-after sidemen, Mackenzie Leighton is celebrated for his versatility, solid groove, and technical prowess, having performed with jazz legends Pat Metheny, Donald Brown, and Geoffrey Keezer. He has appeared at the Carlsbad Music Festival, Ensenada Jazz Festival, Tijuana Jazz and Blues Festival, and Idyllwild Jazz in the Pines, and currently serves as director of the Jazz Ensemble at CSU San Marcos.Presented in English and Vietnamese • Được trình bày bằng tiếng Anh và Việt
You can buy tickets for this private event!
A part of the proceeds goes to a favorite charity!
Where is parking located?
Parking is located under the building, accessible from west of the building off of 1st St. between Bunker Hill Towers and the mini-shopping center AU LAC is in.
Once you’ve turned into the large driveway, turn left into the garage “Guest Parking and Residence Parking of The Promendade”. $12 CASH ONLY.
Additional parking is located directly across Hope St. at Disney Hall - 111 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012. $10.
There is limited street parking in front of Au Lac, Disney Hall and The Music Center.
www.birdsofafeatherjazzlounge.com
The best listening room in the city, Birds of a FeatherJazz Lounge is an intimate 40- seat art deco performance space tucked away in Downtown Los Angeles. Known for its Private Events, we’re hosting a diverse lineup of top-tier live jazz.
The club is nestled within the awarding-winning 5 star Vietnamese vegan restaurant AU LAC. The address is 710 W. 1st St., downtown near Disney Hall.
Offering everything from straight-ahead and BeBop to Latin, experimental, R&B, electronic and global jazz, as well as spoken word, Birds of a Feather Jazz Lounge often mixes both old-school legends and the next generation of LA’s finest musicians. It’s a spot that aims to capture a classic, unique jazz lounge vibe.
Performances at Birds of a Feather Jazz Lounge happen Tuesdays through Sundays, depending on who has booked, and shows benefit selected charity and non-profit organizations.
Pick up your tickets in the jazz venue. The Venue is inside the Vietnamese award-winning restaurant AU LAC. 710 W. 1st St, downtown L.A. 90012
Au Lac’s full menu is available inside the club. There is no minimum, but we would appreciate your purchases!
Au Lac is a non-alcoholic restaurant. We serve nice mock-tails in the venue. And the good news is that all ages can attend or perform there! If you're wanting alcohol before or after the event, The Conrad is a lovely bar just across the front of Disney hall, just a block away.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 28.52
