A new duo project capturing the spirit of Ron Carter and Jim Hall's duo performances. They create a very interactive soundscape of conversational harmonies and rhythms on older jazz standards.
GUNNAR BIGGS has been a major figure in the musical environment in Southern California for over forty years. His performance credits include several southern California jazz festivals including the Carlsbad Music Festival, Kool Jazz Festival, La Jolla Jazz Festival, Ocean Beach Jazz Festival, Jazz in the Parks in Carlsbad, Pt. Loma, and La Jolla. TV appearances include KPBS' Club Date and the Emmy-award winning documentary, "Three Generations of the Blues." Gunnar is notorious for maintaining a solid groove and studied understanding of the role of the bass across genres including Classical, Latin jazz/salsa, big band, Brazilian, straight ahead, blues and fusion jazz.
He began playing with the San Diego Symphony at age 19. At age 20, he left the Symphony to go on the road with drummer, Buddy Rich and has performed with major jazz artists ever since including Thad Jones, Tommy Flanagan, Mose Allison, Sheila Jordan, Kenny Barron, Red Norvo, Papa John Creach, Shelley Manne, Jack Sheldon, Don Menza, Charles McPherson, Barney Kessel, Conti Condoli, Joe Pass, Laurendo Almeida, Charlie Byrd, and Peter Sprague.
ZO SHAH is a Pakistani American musician born in London, and residing in Southern California. As a jazz guitarist, Zo is one of the prominent members of the San Diego jazz scene. From jazz to fusion, funk, blues, pop, rock, he has played with many treasured artists in Southern California.
In 2008, Zo has studied with legendary guitarists Ron Eschete and Mike Higgins. In 2012, Zo graduated from CSULB with a degree in Jazz Guitar Performance. Since then, his focus has been on performing in various ensembles in San Diego. From traditional jazz duos, trios, quartets and solos, Zo's range also extends into the contemporary jazz world. He featured on saxophonist David Borgo's "Cautiously Optimistic" performance in late 2022 alongside pianist Alan Eicher, bassist Justin Grinnell, and drummer Julien Cantelm. Also in like 2022, he did a tribute to Pat Metheny's legendary album "Offramp" alongside vocalist Leonard Patton.
CONCERT TIPS
Arrive early to find parking and to obtain your free ticket.
Tickets are available from 1:00 PM on the day of the concert at the door to the Community Room.
Seats are first come, first served.
Additional parking is available at City Hall just west of the library.
Doors open around 1:30 PM.