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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When Worlds Collide, Sunday Sept 14th, 4pm at the Little Fox RWC

Hi Friends,

Sunday, Sept. 14th is coming up soon - like this weekend already! So I am writing to you to remind you about our multi-band concert, "When Worlds Collide".

John Worley and Bari Bari plus Vandivier and also the Aaron Lington Quintet will be playing at the beautiful Little Fox in Redwood City. If you haven't been there yet, now is the time. It is an intimate venue, a restored gem in downtown RWC. You can savor a glass of something refreshing (This is a 21 and over event!) while sitting in the front row or up in the balcony - no assigned seats.

It is a perfect date on a Sunday because it starts at 4 PM and you are home early enough to start your week all refreshed.

This is a special concert Series called Sunday Jazz at the Little Fox created to showcase some of the finest acts anywhere who just happen to reside in our area.

Here is the scoop:
Sunday, Sept 14th, 4 PM
Little Fox
2215 Broadway
Redwood City, CA
650 - FOX - 4119

Tickets only $18 advance (Available from John too!) or $20 at the door
An interesting note from BeasWa co-producer Matt Beasley:
"This is a show you’ll be blown away by: John Worley and Bari Bari, Vandivier and the Aaron Lington Quintet. These instrumental groups are world class - simply amazing. What you will hear is premiere talent, awe-inspiring prowess, and lush chordal beauty."
"John Worley and Bari Bari consists of John Worley - flugelhorn/trumpet, baritone saxophonists Aaron Lington, Fil Lorenz and Kristen Strom and is backed by John’s great rhythm section including Murray Low on keys, Tom Bockhold on bass and Paul Van Wageningen on drums. This group pays homage to the hard bop East Coast player Pepper Adams and the West Coast Cool School player Gerry Mulligan. These two gentlemen are probably the most influential saxophonists of the current generation of the Bari Sax players. The musicians in Bari Bari are highly sought-after players and jazz educators in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. This is a culmination of phenomenal talent that is sure to inspire and delight the listener."
" Vandivier - Rick Vandivier is an extraordinary master of guitar. He plays with passion, fire, and a sense of humor. Over the years, Vandivier has evolved a wide ranging style that extends from pushing the limits of jazz guitar to applying his liquid style to the full spectrum of music from raw blues through bebop, Latin music and classical music all the way to the raging soul of Jimi Hendrix. Vandivier’s music is a spiritual experience! "
"The Aaron Lington Quintet - Aaron Lington is a Baritone Saxophonist, Composer, Arranger, and a Jazz Educator. Aaron is actually Dr. Lington and is currently assistant professor of Jazz Education at San Jose State University. He was recently recognized in the 55th Annual Downbeat Magazine Critic’s Poll as a "Rising Star" in the Baritone Saxophone Category. He has performed with several well-known artists including Maria Schneider, Bo Diddley, Pete "El Conde" Rodriguez, and the Temptations. Lington was also a member of the world-renowned and Grammy-nominated One O’Clock Lab Band. This is only a partial listing of his accolades and achievements. Don’t miss these superb musicians!"
Please tell your friends or bring them along! We'd love to see you there!!!

Best Wishes,

John Worley and all of the musicians of "When Worlds Collide"

P.S. The first 10 people to bring a copy of this blog to the concert will receive a free signed poster by John Worley entitled, "Jazz Iz".

John Worley and Bari Bari
Aaron Lington, Fil Lorenz and Kristen Strom - Baritone Sax
Murray Low - Piano
Tom Bockhold - Bass
Paul Van Wageningen - Drums
John Worley - Trumpet, Flugelhorn

Aaron Lington Quintet
Aaron Lington - Baritone Sax
John Worley - Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Murray Low - Piano
Tom Bockhold - Bass
Paul Van Wageningen - Drums

Vandivier
Rick Vandivier - Guitar
Murray Low - Piano
Paul Van Wageningen - Drums
Tom Bockhold - Bass

John Worley and WorlView 4.0 plus 1 live on April 24th at Kuumbwa Jazz Center

Hi Friends,

Normally this tax day is one of great angst and much teeth grinding for most American people. I too have experienced the woes of April 15th as a self-employed guy. However, this message is not sent to you as a reminder of taxes due, but to let you know that there IS light at the end of the tunnel and something that will be fun for you to do!!!

Next week, on Thursday, April 24th at 7pm, John Worley and WorlView 4.0 will be playing at Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz as part of the taste bud inspiring "Cookin' at the Kuumbwa" series. Award winning chef Cheryl Simmons will be presenting another one of her absolutely fabulous dinners. If you've experienced her cuisine, you know it's off the hook! If not, let your "inner foodie" guide you to share with us an evening of great food and jazz.

Plus, WorlView 4.0 is pleased to have with us, a special guest from Paris, guitarist Sebastien Lanson!! Sebastien recorded on our CD "WorlView" and has his own release on Dancing Sumo Records called "In Transition". We're looking forward to playing with him again. And yes, we will admit, Sebastien does have a bit of a female fan base....

We'll be doing a live radio interview and concert at 2 pm that day, April 24th, on KUSP 88.9 FM - so check that out too if you can.

We're looking forward to seeing you all there. I'm attaching a flyer of the gig for more info.
If you have a public place you can hang it to help us out or interested folks to pass it out to, please do. This will be a fun hang and one you won't want to miss!!

Best Wishes everyone!!!

John Worley and WorlView 4.0
Murray Low-piano, Tom Bockhold-bass, Paul Van Wageningen-drums and Sebastien Lanson-guitar
Kuumbwa Jazz Center
320-2 Cedar St
Santa Cruz 831-427-2227
www.kuumbwajazz.org

Concert only: $10 advance/$13 door
Jazz concert and dinner: only $22.50 advance
Doors and dinner 6pm - Concert 7pm