Jazz in 2013 with the Mo-Chi cats

Hi Friends, It's a great time to be alive!!! Spring is in the air, lot's of jazz happening in the month of February!!! How can it get any better! Well, let me tell you.......There are two new venues for Jazz in the South Bay that have opened, The Woodshed and Zone 8/Casino M8trix. I'm happy to say that the Mo-Chi Quartet/Sextet is starting February off with some exciting concert/performances coming up including performances at both venues. On February 16th at 7:30pm, the Mo-Chi Sextet be presenting "Miles of Blue: a re-creation of the legendary recording "Kind of Blue" by Miles Davis". Joining Murray, Ken and I are two wonderfully burning saxophonists Tod Dickow and Kristen Strom along with drummer Wally Schnalle. This performance is being held at The Woodshed located at Keith Holland Studio in Los Gatos. The Woodshed is a new venue for music run by our good friends Bev Barnett and Greg Newlon. On February 22nd at 8pm the Mo-Chi Quartet will be playing for your listening and dining pleasure at the Bon Vivant Cafe. Join us for an evening of fine French cuisine, wine and song. Dinner reservations are recommended and if you just want to stop by for an appetizer and your favorite beverage that's fine too! On February 23rd at 8pm, the Mo-Chi Quartet will be performing at the Zone 8 Sports Bar and Grill in the new Casino M8trix in San Jose. This also is a new home for Jazz in the South Bay so please stop by and show them your support. By the way, I just happened to look at the wine list when meeting the management and I'm very impressed! I hope that after the Niners win, you'll be in the mood for some fine Jazz brought to you by my fellow Mo-Chi band members Murray Low, Kevin Higuchi, Wally Schnalle, Ken Okada, Tod Dickow and the wonderful Kristen Strom. For more info, you can go to my website: www.johnworley.com and see what else is coming up this spring!!! See you soon!!! John Worley PS. If you would like to be removed from my mailing list please reply back and let me know...thanks! *Saturday, February 16th , 7:30pm John Worley and the Mo-Chi Sextet "Miles of Blue" a re-creation of Miles Davis's legendary recording: "Kind of Blue" The Woodshed 16905 Roberts Rd Los Gatos,CA 95032 http://www.woodshed.org/ *Friday, February 22rd, 8-11pm John Worley and the Mo-Chi Quartet Bon Vivant Cafe 535 Bryant St Palo Alto, CA 94301 http://bonvivantcafe.net/ *Saturday, February 23rd, 8-11pm John Worley and the Mo-Chi Quartet Zone 8 Sports Bar and Grill Casino M8trix 1887 Matrix Blvd San Jose, CA

more 2012 gigs and a new music series called Sirens of the Pacific....

Hi Friends, May is here and I have some great concerts/gigs coming up. Saturday, May 12 I'll be playing with my good friend, guitarist Sebastien Lanson at Studio Pink House in Saratoga, CA. We'll be joined by drummer Akira Tana and bassist Dan Robbins. The start time is 8pm and we'll be playing a mix of originals and jazz standards. Studio Pink House 14577 Big Basin Way (2nd floor - stairs on Sent Sovi's side) Saratoga, CA. On Sunday, May 20th I'll be presenting the first concert of my new series Sirens of the Pacific. The first concert is called: TORCH...a tribute to Etta James and Women of Soul featuring vocalist Wendy Waller, John Worley and the Mo-Chi Quartet We'll also be joined by our special guest, guitarist Sebastien Lanson from Paris, France. The Mo-Chi quartet is pianist Murray Low, bassist Ken Okada and drummer Kevin Higuchi. The concert will be held at the Dana Street Roasting Company. Start time is 7:30pm and tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for students under 15yrs old. Wendy Waller is one of the most talented, dynamic singers I've ever had the pleasure of working with. She has the the ability to transport you to another world with her powerful and sultry voice. Last year at my birthday jam at the Hedley Club in San Jose, she sang a unbelieveable rendition of Stormy Weather and that folks, was one of the best birthday presents I've ever had... You don't want to miss this concert with all the great musicians that will be playing for you on stage. Tickets can be purchased by going to: http://danastreetroasting.com/shows/ Space is limited so please order your tickets soon before they run out.... Dana Street Roasting Company 744 Dana St Mountain View, CA. Hope to see you all soon and please, don't forget to come up and say Hello to all of us!!!! Peace to you all, John Worley

March thru October 2012 upcoming gigs

Hi Friends,
Here is a list of my upcoming gigs with The Mo-Chi Quartet and The Red Dragon Quintet. The Red Dragon Quintet is a collaboration my co-host of the Hedley Club Jam, Oscar Pangillinan. Included in this venture is Wally Schnalle, Mark Arroyo and Fred Pacilibon.
We hope to see you at one or more of these gigs soon!!!!

*Wednesday, February 29th, 12noon-1:00pm
John Worley Quartet
Stanford Hospital, Atrium
Bing Concert series
http://stanfordhospital.org/forPatients/patientServices/musicprogram/bing.html

*Wednesday, March 7th, 7:30-10:30pm
Hedley Club Jazz Jam
Oscar Pangilinan & John Worley Quintet
Hotel DeAnza - Hedley Club
233 West Santa Clara St
San Jose, CA 95113
408-286-1000
http://www.hoteldeanza.com/

*Friday, March 9th, 9:00pm-12am
Red Dragon Quintet featuring John Worley and Oscar Pangilinan
San Jose Jazz Winter Fest Club Crawl
Old Wagon Saloon and Grill
73 North San Pedro Street, San Jose, CA 95110
Tel: 408-971-4346

*Wednesday, March 14th 7:30pm-9:30pm
John Worley and the Mo-Chi Quartet
San Jose Jazz Wednesday
Hilton San Jose - Affinity Lounge
300 Almaden Boulevard, San Jose, California 95110
Tel: 1-408-287-2100 Fax: 1-408-947-4489

*Wednesday, March 21st, 7:30-10:30pm
Hedley Club Jazz Jam
Oscar Pangilinan & John Worley Quintet
Hotel DeAnza - Hedley Club
233 West Santa Clara St
San Jose, CA 95113
408-286-1000
http://www.hoteldeanza.com/

*Friday, March 23rd, 8:30pm-12:30am
John Worley and the Mo-Chi Quartet
Hotel DeAnza - Hedley Club
233 West Santa Clara St
San Jose, CA 95113
408-286-1000
http://www.hoteldeanza.com/

*Wednesday, April 4th, 7:30-10:30pm
Hedley Club Jazz Jam
Oscar Pangilinan & John Worley Quintet
Hotel DeAnza - Hedley Club
233 West Santa Clara St
San Jose, CA 95113
408-286-1000
http://www.hoteldeanza.com/

*Wednesday, April 18th, 7:30-10:30pm
Hedley Club Jazz Jam
Oscar Pangilinan & John Worley Quintet
Hotel DeAnza - Hedley Club
233 West Santa Clara St
San Jose, CA 95113
408-286-1000
http://www.hoteldeanza.com/

*Wednesday, May 2nd, 7:30-10:30pm
Hedley Club Jazz Jam
Oscar Pangilinan & John Worley Quintet
Hotel DeAnza - Hedley Club
233 West Santa Clara St
San Jose, CA 95113
408-286-1000
http://www.hoteldeanza.com/

*Saturday, May 12th, 4:00pm
Sebastien Lanson Quartet
Studio Pink House
14577 Big Basin Way (2nd floor - stairs on Sent Sovi's side)
Saratoga, CA
http://www.studio-pinkhouse.com/index.php

*Wednesday, May 16th, 7:30-10:30pm
Hedley Club Jazz Jam
Oscar Pangilinan & John Worley Quintet
Hotel DeAnza - Hedley Club
233 West Santa Clara St
San Jose, CA 95113
408-286-1000
http://www.hoteldeanza.com/

*Friday, May 18th, 8:30pm-12:30am
John Worley and the Mo-Chi Quartet featuring Sebastien Lanson
Hotel DeAnza - Hedley Club
233 West Santa Clara St
San Jose, CA 95113
408-286-1000
http://www.hoteldeanza.com/

*Thursday , October 11th, 9:00pm
John Worley and the Mo-Chi Quintet featuring Aaron Lington
John Worley Plays Miles Davis
SF Jazz Hotplate series
Amnesia
853 Valencia St.
San Francisco
http://www.sfjazz.org/hotplate

John Worley's updated gig schedule 8/1 thru 12/1

Hi Friends,
Here's my updated schedule for 2011. I hope to see you all soon!
Worl
2011 gig dates and details

Hedley Club Jazz Jam
Oscar Pangilinan & John Worley Quintet
August 3rd, 7:30-10:30pm
Hotel DeAnza - Hedley Club
233 West Santa Clara St
San Jose, CA 95113
408-286-1000
http://www.hoteldeanza.com/

Fil Lorenz Orchestra
San Carlos Summer Concerts 2011
August 12th, 6-8pm
http://www.artsopolis.com/event/detail/441283521/Fil_Lorenz_Orchestra_San_Carlos_Summer_Concerts_2011

John Worley and the Mo-Chi Quartet
San Jose Jazz Club Crawl
August 13th 7:00pm-10:00pm
Hilton San Jose - Affinity Lounge
300 Almaden Boulevard, San Jose, California 95110
Tel: 1-408-287-2100 Fax: 1-408-947-4489

Three Horns, No Limits
Wayne Wallace, John Worley and Kristen Strom
Jazz on Main 2011
August 15th • 6:00-8:00pm
http://www.redwoodcity.org/events/jazzonmain.html

John Worley and the Mo-Chi Trio
Santana Row presents Flavors of Jazz
Thea Restaurant
August 16th 6:30-8:30pm
http://www.santanarow.com/events/item/flavors_of_jazz_summer_music_series2/


Hedley Club Jazz Jam
Oscar Pangilinan & John Worley Quintet
August 17th, 7:30-10:30pm
Hotel DeAnza - Hedley Club
233 West Santa Clara St
San Jose, CA 95113
408-286-1000
http://www.hoteldeanza.com/


Ed Johnson and John Worley Duo
Cafe Bon Vivant
Saturday August 20th 7:30PM
535 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301
http://bonvivantcafe.net/


John Worley and Mo-Chi Quartet
Sundays In The Gardens- Arts Festival at Rengstorff House
Sunday August 21st 2pm
3050 N. Shoreline BLVD
Mountain View, CA 94043
www.r-house.org
650-903-6392

John Worley and Mo-Chi Quartet
JAZZ KATSU -Japan Relief Benefit
Wesley United Methodist Church in Japantown, San Jose
566 N. 5th St
Saturday, August 27th • 2:00pm - 6:00pm
This event is Family-Friendly! Come with your kids, and enjoy some "kushi katsu" and music, please.
PRE-SALE TICKETS AVAILABLE! 2 Kushi Katsu (Skewered Pork Cutlet) for $10
Walk-Ins Welcome
Featured Artists:Ayako Hosokawa
John Worley & the Mo-Chi Quartet
and more!
Jazz Katsu Fundraising Committee // www.jazzkatsu.org
Contact: Hiro (408) 835-4371
Sponsored by Wesley United Methodist Church Nichigo-bu
Contact: Rev. Michiko Nishinosono (408) 295-0367



John Worley and Mo-Chi Quartet
Bing Concert Series
Stanford Hospital-Atrium
Wednesday September 7th, 12:30 - 1:30 pm
http://stanfordhospital.org/forPatients/patientServices/musicprogram/bing.html
Phone: (650) 725-2892 (650) 725-2892 Fax: (650) 736-4130
Location: Guest Services
300 Pasteur Drive
Room H1132
Stanford, CA 94305


Hedley Club Jazz Jam
Oscar Pangilinan & John Worley Quintet
Weds September 7th, 7:30-10:30pm
Hotel DeAnza - Hedley Club
233 West Santa Clara St
San Jose, CA 95113
408-286-1000
http://www.hoteldeanza.com/


Hedley Club Jazz Jam
Oscar Pangilinan & John Worley Quintet
September 21st, 7:30-10:30pm
Hotel DeAnza - Hedley Club
233 West Santa Clara St
San Jose, CA 95113
408-286-1000
http://www.hoteldeanza.com/


John Worley and the Mo-Chi Quartet
Hotel DeAnza - Hedley Club
Saturday September 24th, 8:30pm -12:30am
233 West Santa Clara St
San Jose, CA 95113
408-286-1000
http://www.hoteldeanza.com/


Hedley Club Jazz Jam
Oscar Pangilinan & John Worley Quintet
Weds October 5th 7:30-10:30pm
Hotel DeAnza - Hedley Club
233 West Santa Clara St
San Jose, CA 95113
408-286-1000
http://www.hoteldeanza.com/

Hedley Club Jazz Jam
Oscar Pangilinan & John Worley Quintet
Weds October 19th 7:30-10:30pm
Hotel DeAnza - Hedley Club
233 West Santa Clara St
San Jose, CA 95113
408-286-1000
http://www.hoteldeanza.com/

Hedley Club Jazz Jam
Oscar Pangilinan & John Worley Quintet
Weds November 2nd 7:30-10:30pm
Hotel DeAnza - Hedley Club
233 West Santa Clara St
San Jose, CA 95113
408-286-1000
http://www.hoteldeanza.com/

Hedley Club Jazz Jam-John Worley's Birthday Bash
Oscar Pangilinan & John Worley Quintet
Weds November 16th 7:30-10:30pm
Hotel DeAnza - Hedley Club
233 West Santa Clara St
San Jose, CA 95113
408-286-1000
http://www.hoteldeanza.com/

upcoming 2011 gig update

Hi Friends,
I'm posting my upcoming schedule for 2011. I hope to see you all soon!
Worl
2011 gig dates and details

Hedley Club Jazz Jam One year anniversary!!!!
Oscar Pangilinan & John Worley Quintet
July 6th 7:30-10:30pm
Hotel DeAnza - Hedley Club
233 West Santa Clara St
San Jose, CA 95113
408-286-1000
http://www.hoteldeanza.com/

Lester Chambers Blues Revue
July 10th,
2pm Sunday
Hayward Russell City Blues Festival
Hayward, California, U.S.
www.bayareabluessociety.net
510-836-2227

Comtemporary Jazz Orchestra
Yoshi's San Francisco
8pm Sunday July 18
http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/jazzclub/artist/show/1935

John Worley and the Mo-Chi Quartet
Hotel DeAnza - Hedley Club
8:30pm -12:30am, Friday July 29
233 West Santa Clara St
San Jose, CA 95113
408-286-1000
http://www.hoteldeanza.com/

Comtemporary Jazz Orchestra
4th Annual Benicia Fine Art & Jazz Festival
July 31st, 5:00-6:30pm
For more information on the Benicia Fine Art & Jazz Festival, contact Benicia Main Street at 707-745-9791 or info@beniciamainstreet.org.

Hedley Club Jazz Jam
Oscar Pangilinan & John Worley Quintet
August 3, 7:30-10:30pm
Hotel DeAnza - Hedley Club
233 West Santa Clara St
San Jose, CA 95113
408-286-1000
http://www.hoteldeanza.com/

Fil Lorenz Orchestra
San Carlos Summer Concerts 2011
August 12, 6-8pm
http://www.artsopolis.com/event/detail/441283521/Fil_Lorenz_Orchestra_San_Carlos_Summer_Concerts_2011

John Worley and the Mo-Chi Quartet
part of the San Jose Jazz Club Crawl
August 13th 7:00pm-10:00pm
Hilton San Jose - Affinity Lounge
300 Almaden Boulevard, San Jose, California 95110
Tel: 1-408-287-2100 Fax: 1-408-947-4489

Three Horns, No Limits
Wayne Wallace, John Worley and Kristen Strom
Jazz on Main 2011
August 15th • 6:00-8:00pm
http://www.redwoodcity.org/events/jazzonmain.html

John Worley and the Mo-Chi Trio
Santana Row presents Flavors of Jazz
Thea Restaurant
August 16th 6:30-8:30pm
http://www.santanarow.com/events/item/flavors_of_jazz_summer_music_series2/


Hedley Club Jazz Jam
Oscar Pangilinan & John Worley Quintet
August 17, 7:30-10:30pm
Hotel DeAnza - Hedley Club
233 West Santa Clara St
San Jose, CA 95113
408-286-1000
http://www.hoteldeanza.com/


Ed Johnson and John Worley Duo
Cafe Bon Vivant
Saturday August 20th 7:30PM
535 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301
http://bonvivantcafe.net/


John Worley and Mo-Chi Quartet
Sundays In The Gardens- Arts Festival at Rengstorff House
August 21 2pm
3050 N. Shoreline BLVD
Mountain View, CA 94043
www.r-house.org
650-903-6392


Hedley Club Jazz Jam
Oscar Pangilinan & John Worley Quintet
September7, 7:30-10:30pm
Hotel DeAnza - Hedley Club
233 West Santa Clara St
San Jose, CA 95113
408-286-1000
http://www.hoteldeanza.com/


Hedley Club Jazz Jam
Oscar Pangilinan & John Worley Quintet
September 21, 7:30-10:30pm
Hotel DeAnza - Hedley Club
233 West Santa Clara St
San Jose, CA 95113
408-286-1000
http://www.hoteldeanza.com/


John Worley and the Mo-Chi Quartet
Hotel DeAnza - Hedley Club
Saturday September 24, 8:30pm -12:30am
233 West Santa Clara St
San Jose, CA 95113
408-286-1000
http://www.hoteldeanza.com/

John Worley and Morning Nichols Excellent Birthday Adventure Concert

Come celebrate with John Worley and Morning Nichols as they take off on their most excellent birthday adventure. Joining them will be special guests Jim and John Nichols, Celia Malherios, Murray Low, Aaron Lington, Fil Lorenz, Charlie Keagle, Paul VW and other mysterious musical folks. There will cake, champagne, wine, snacks available and a evening of song and musical surprises.
John and Morning have been friends, shared the stage and a musical connection for 30 years. They both love to play Mildred Owens Concert Hall which is intimate, comfortable, has great sound, beautiful art on the walls and a most excellent piano!!! (signed by Mel Torme and and others).
Come and enjoy the musical adventure with John and Morning!

Mildred Owen Concert Hall
1220 Linda Mar Blvd
Pacifica, Ca 94044
www.pacificaperformances.org

order your tickets online
$20 General, $17 Seniors (62+) and Students under 25 with ID. $15 Members $12 Senior/Student Members. Youths and Children under 18 are free...what a deal!!!

John's new band The Mo-Chi Quartet

Hi Friends,

For a year or so I have been thinking about going into different directions musically. Don't get me wrong, WorlView has been my heart and soul for the past six years and it's been a total joy. Playing with WorlView at the Monterey Jazz Festival, San Jose Jazz Festival, SF Jazz's Stanford Clock Tower series, BoAs, Bleu Ginger, Senzala and the many other venues we performed in has been a dream come true. But now it's time for a change. I've been called restless by a writer or two for my creation of Bari Bari, forays into producing a music series at Senzala and my collaborations with many of the bay area's respected musicians. The Mo-Chi Quartet expresses my desire to dive into new musical territories, revisit the music of my heritage and bring to life the dreams of tomorrow. Like all new endeavors, it is exciting to watch it unfold and grow.

The Mo-Chi Quartet will be playing at the beautiful D'Vine Jazz and Wine on Fri
(9/24) and Sat (9/25). Some of you who have been to D'Vine Jazz and Wine in Morgan Hill are familiar with their reputation for serving outstanding wine and appetizers as well as great LIVE MUSIC. Linda and Ricardo have created the perfect place to sip, nosh, relax and enjoy jazz. It's one of my favorite places and I'm hoping that you will stop by to support such an awesome venue. It is right off the Cochrane Rd. exit from Hwy 101 - a short drive from San Jose, not crowded at that time of the evening!
There is NO cover charge, just a 2 drink minimum. You may enjoy live music in an adult atmosphere (Date night!) and your budget will not suffer!
We'll be playing from 8-11pm each night. We will be performing numbers from our concert material and the Great American Songbook as well.

On Friday, we'll have Murray Low on piano, Ken Okada on bass and Kevin Higuchi on drums.
On Saturday, keyboardist Brian Ho will be sitting in for Murray along with Ken, Kevin and me.
A reminder: D'Vine Jazz and Wine is a 21 and over venue. There is no Cover Charge, only a two drink minimum.


On Sunday 9/26 at City Lights Theater in San Jose, San Jose Jazz Showcase presents The Mo-Chi Quartet. For this concert, we will be playing compositions from members of the group, arrangements of various Japanese folk songs and tunes by writers such as Bob James, Tom Harrell and others. This concert is open to all ages so the kids can come out and experience our music as well. I cannot say enough about exposing the youth of our country to the arts - especially now that so much has been cut from their school budgets. The arts are critical for their development and provide experiences that can be life enhancing - and sometimes even life changing - for young people!
The cover charge is only $15 and just $13 for San Jose Jazz members. Students under 15 get in free when accompanied by a adult. Please visit City Lights website if you'd like to purchase tickets in advance.
In case you are new to this venue, City Lights Theater has a nice feel to it. The background is always different depending on what show is playing at the moment. Acoustics are great and it's an intimate venue, just right for a quartet. I love the way the flugelhorn tone opens up and envelops the room. Almost like it was made for the horn ; )>.........

We hope that you can come out and be a part of something special...........

John Worley and the Mo-Chi Quartet 9/24,25
D'Vine Jazz and Wine
775 Cochrane Rd Suite #100
Morgan Hill, CA 95037-8115
408-779-7755

John Worley and the Mo-Chi Quartet 9/26

City Lights Theater
529S. 2nd St
San Jose, CA
Sunday September 26th 4:00-6:00 pm
tickets: $15 ($13 San Jose jazz members, children under 15 free accompinied by a adult)
City Lights Box Office 408-295-4200
purchase tickets online: www.cltc.org

Jazz Showcase series is brought to you by:
San Jose Jazz Lumina Music Group City Lights Theater
www.sanjosejazz.org www.luminamusicgroup.com www.cltc.org


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