The doRiaN Mode Duo: Vintage Jazz & Blues Concert

The ART BY THE BAY WEEKEND GALLERY is pleased to present a vintage Jazz and Blues concert by The doRiaN Mode Duo, on Sunday, November 15th at 3:00 pm.  Admission is $10 at the door.

Performers Bios:

DORIAN BARTLEY sings vintage jazz and blues while playing upright bass, supported by the piano and cornet of Bob Johns. They are joined by a variety of instruments as suits the occasion, including percussion and tenor sax: The doRiAN Mode. She enjoys an expressive approach to standards and unexpected songs in the tradition of cabaret.

Dorian was born in the Midwest to a second-generation Dutch mother and African-American father and performed in string bands throughout her youth. She pursued choral studies at the University of Michigan and the University of California at Berkeley and taught vocal music for many years in Petaluma's public schools as well as working with the Artifacts, a local trio. She currently performs with Foxes in the Henhouse, winner of the Bohemian's 2013 Norbay Award for Best Acoustic/Folk Band, as well as The Gravenstein Mandolin Ensemble and various freelance groups. Dorian plays at clubs, festivals and private events around the Bay Area.

BOB JOHNS' (piano/cornet) early piano lessons grew into a desire to improvise like his father who played jazz trumpet in big bands and small groups. When he arrived in San Francisco after a 4-year Navy hitch, Bob found like-minded players who formed the fusion group Nexus, playing in San Francisco and the East Bay through the 80s. He played keyboard and trombone for a time in the African group, Hedzoleh Soundz. Bob plays each Tuesday night with his jazz buddies at the Comstock Saloon in San Francisco's North Beach. He hosts an Open Mic once a month in Petaluma at the United Methodist Church.

ART BY THE BAY WEEKEND GALLERY is located at 18856 Highway One, in Marshall, across from Tony’s Seafood.  Open most Fri., 3-6pm and every Weekend, Noon-5pm. For more information, visit the website at: artbythebayweekendgallery.com.