ROB THORSEN BAND w/ STEPH JOHNSON & CARTER KEY

Thu, Feb 06

COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY | NO RESERVATION REQUIRED | SEATING ON A FIRST-ARRIVAL BASIS | NO DINNER SERVICE Joining Rob will be Melonie Grinnell on piano, Richard Sellers on drums, with special guest vocalist, Steph Johnson on vocals and Carter Key on trombone. Rob Thorsen Bio Jazz bassist Rob Thorsen maintains a diverse and busy schedule in Southern California as a performer, educator, clinician and composer. He has found his true voice in the upright bass and performs regularly as a leader and with artists including the Mike Wofford/Holly Hofmann Quartet, Gilbert Castellanos, Charles McPherson, Steph Johnson and a host of others. He has released six recordings as a leader, the most recent release, “Bass is the Space - Solos and Duos” featuring an array of jazz talents including Joshua White, Steph Johnson, Gilbert Castellanos and Marshall Hawkins in duo and solo performances. Also recently released is "So In Love”, a 10-track album with his wife/lead vocalist Steph Johnson featuring songs from Cole Porter, Joni Mitchell, and others. Jazz education plays an important role in his career. He teaches at Gilbert Castellanos Young Lions Jazz Conservatory, presents educational programs through the Family Arts Collaborative and the La Jolla Athenaeums “The World Of Jazz” as well as teaching privately. He is also involved with and performs with the Voices of Our City Choir, a choir created by his wife Steph Johnson for people experiencing homelessness in San Diego.