PRESS RELEASE
Date: 06/03/2010
Emerging Jazz Artist PROFESSOR RJ ROSS Joins Actress/Singer Sally Kellerman’s Show As A Special Guest Performer June 4-5 at The Rrazz Room in San Francisco
PROFESSOR RJ ROSS
BAY AREA BASED SOUL-JAZZ ARTIST
PROFESSOR RJ ROSS
MAKES A GUEST APPEARNACE
WITH SALLY KELLERMAN
AT THE RRAZZ ROOM IN SAN FRANCISCO
FOR TWO NIGHTS OF FEEL-GOOD PERFORMANCES
ON FRIDAY, JUNE 4 AND SATURDAY, JUNE 5 AT 10 P.M.
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Professor RJ Ross Heads to Los Angeles’
Vibrato Grill & Jazz for a Night of Soul-inspired Jazz
Performances on Wednesday, June 23 at 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.
The soulful Professor RJ Rossis set for two back-to-back performances on Friday, June 4 and Saturday, June 5 as a special guest artist for the sensational actress/singer Sally Kellerman at The Rrazz Room in San Francisco where they will duet “I Don’t Want To Miss a Thing” and other tracks from Kellerman’s latest album Sally. Shows begin at 10 p.m. both nights; tickets are $35 and can be purchased by calling (415) 394-1189 or online at www.therrazzroom.com.
‘The Professor’ then travels to L.A. on Wednesday, June 23 to showcase songs from his debut Face to Face< at the notable Vibrato Grill & Jazz in Bel Air. Sally Kellerman will return the favor as guest artist during RJ’s two headlining performances; the first set will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a second show at 8 p.m. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling Vibrato at (310) 474-9400 or online at www.vibratogrilljazz.com.
Ross’ title track Face To Face is in full rotation at KSBR 88.5 FM in Orange County, Calif. and recently debuted on the Smooth Indie Chart and the JazzWeek Album Chart. The Professor’s unique take on America’s “Ventura Highway” is also popping at smooth jazz station and the timeless Johnny Mercer tune “Autumn Leaves” is gaining airplay on traditional jazz outlets.
Face To Face was produced by Jerry Stucker (Chuck Prophet) and features eight originals and six artfully arranged classic cover songs. Recorded at the legendary Capitol Studios in Hollywood, the album was engineered by Grammy-winner Al Schmitt (George Benson, Steely Dan, Ray Charles, Diana Krall, et al) and mixed by Grammy-winner Ed Cherney (Bonnie Raitt, Michael McDonald) at The Village in Los Angeles.
Complementing Ross’ deep, sensuous vocals, piano and keyboards on Face to Face are drummers James Gadson (Donald Fagen, Marvin Gaye) and Steve Gadd (Michael McDonald, George Benson); bassist Freddie Washington (Simon & Garfunkel, Michael Jackson); B3 organist Neil Larsen (Aaron Neville, Al Jarreau); tenor and soprano sax player Ernie Watts (Steely Dan, Dr. John).
EVENT RECAP
Friday, June 4 & Saturday, June 5
Sally Kellerman featuring Professor RJ Ross
The Rrazz Room at Nikko Hotel
222 Mason St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
Time: 10 p.m.
Tickets: $35
(415) 394-1189
**Media should also RSVP to chrissy@luckmedia.com no later than noon on Friday, June 4
Wednesday, June 23
Professor RJ Ross
Vibrato Grill & Jazz
2930 Beverly Glen
Bel Air, CA 90077
Performance times: 6:30 p.m. & 8 p.m.
(310) 474-9400
** Media should also RSVP to chrissy@luckmedia.com no later than noon on Tuesday, June 22.