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Singer Kaylene Peoples and El Cid Promoter Michael McCarthy Bring Jazz to Silver Lake, CA with “The Indie Hotspot Silver Lake Jazz Series” on June 13, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.

Kaylene Peoples, Chase Masterson, Dave Pell

Jazz singer/flautist Kaylene Peoples and El Cid promoter Michael McCarthy have teamed up to bring jazz to Silver Lake. Once a month Kaylene will have a star-studded themed evening with her talented band and a special guest performer. “The Indie Hotspot Silver Lake Jazz Series” launches June 13, 2012, at 8:00 p.m. Kaylene will be performing Bossa Nova, and her first special guest, Chase Masterson, will delight the El Cid crowd with steamy torch songs from the vintage jazz era. Saxophonist Dave Pell, who mentored with Dizzy Gillespie and produced the Rat Pack, will also play on Chase’s set.

Kaylene Peoples created The Indie Hotspot as a section in AGENDA MAGAZINE (http://www.agendamag.com) back in 2006. She had a desire to reach out to the indie community, which at that time included unsigned musicians, emerging artists, and independent (non-studio financed) filmmakers. Today the term “indie” has evolved somewhat to mean free expression of the highest caliber in music, film, art, and fashion. “Indie” speaks to those artists who aren’t afraid to follow their hearts when it comes to creating.

“When I watched a performance at El Cid back in March 2012, I saw how the independent scene was supported and nurtured there. It literally warmed my heart. I thought this venue would be ideal for a re-birth of jazz. Why not bring it to Silver Lake, a forward thinking community when it comes to art and free expression. El Cid is the perfect spot,” says Kaylene Peoples.

El Cid Bar & Restaurant has been a thriving support for the independent music scene with its true variety night-type venue. For the last 50 years, it has hosted a Flamenco dinner show every Friday through Sunday. El Cid does recurring film screening events, sketch comedy, variety night shows, burlesque, open mic, storytelling, and many different types of live music. Most nights have a theme: singer songwriter, indie rock, alternative, country, hard rock, and some avant-garde cross blends.

“Improvisation and spontaneity play a big role in jazz music. It’s really exciting when the players take the music to a transcendent place and everyone in the room disappears into the moment together. I love that. Also, jazz music came before the big changes that occurred when rock stardom became the desired goal and motivation for young people to pick up an instrument. Jazz music is meant to be enjoyed on a localized level instead of chasing mainstream trends, and I’d like to see it presented on the El Cid stage in its purest form,” asserts Michael McCarthy, El Cid promoter.

Featured musicians for the launch of “The Indie Hotspot Silver Lake Jazz Series” are pianist Kevin Flournoy, who has performed with The Jazz Crusaders, Boney James, and Kirk Whalum; bassist Del Atkins, who is the music director for James Ingram, America’s Got Talent, and American Idol; and Cory Mason, who has performed with Ronnie Laws, John Legend, and Stevie Wonder.

“After working with Kaylene at Catalina, I’m really enthused about singing with her again. Our styles are each unique but complement each other for a great smorgasbord of music. And you can’t beat El Cid for ambiance—such a cool, sexy, intimate feel. If I weren’t in the show on the 13th at El Cid, I’d be in the front row. I might be anyway! Can’t wait to hear Kaylene and Dave, and to jam with Kevin and the band,” states Chase Masterson.

El Cid Bar & Restaurant is located at 4212 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90029. The WireImage, red carpet event starts at 8:00 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12.00. To purchase tickets in advance, visit http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3695262630. Contact Eveline Morel at (310) 420-0125 or email her at emandco@sbcglobal.net for more information.