ELECTRICLOUIELAND ORGAN TRIO featuring CAREY FRANK& ROY McCURDY

Fri, Sep 05

TWO SHOWINGS | 7PM & 10PM | NO DINNER SERVICE | 21+ ElectricLouieLand presents 'SD meets LA': A night featuring top Los Angeles musicians. The band includes legendary drummer Roy McCurdy and organist Carey Frank in the classic organ trio format. \ Louis Valenzuela, a San Diego native, has become a standout in the SD music scene with his distinctive guitar tone and versatile style. His warm, fluid legato and deep musical vocabulary shine in performances, from hosting jam sessions to weekly gigs. Inspired by Jimi Hendrix, Louie named his project ElectricLouieLand as a nod to Hendrix’s Electric Ladyland, reflecting his digital-forward approach to music and live streaming. Through electriclouieland.com, he promotes local artists with high-quality video and sound, offering weekly live streams, guitar lessons, and updates on his upcoming NoMinor1 guitar ebook. A composer and recording engineer, Louie’s contributions have strengthened the San Diego music community. Roy McCurdy, born November 28, 1936, in Rochester, New York, is a jazz drumming icon, best known for his work with Cannonball Adderley’s Quintet (1965–1975). Playing professionally by sixteen, he studied at the Eastman School of Music and performed with the Mangione Brothers, Sonny Rollins, and others. His 150–200 recordings include work with Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, and Herbie Hancock. McCurdy’s hard-bop style—driving and melodic—remains vibrant. A USC Thornton School of Music professor and 2020 Rochester Music Hall of Fame inductee, he performs with enduring energy. Carey Frank, originally from South Florida and now in Los Angeles, holds a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Piano Performance from the University of Central Florida and a Masters in Jazz Studies from USC. He has played with Kate Hudson, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Michael Bublé, Joan Jett, and others. A performer, composer, and educator, Frank teaches at El Camino College and Los Angeles College of Music. Roy McCurdy is a renowned American jazz drummer whose powerful, expressive playing has shaped the sound of modern jazz for over six decades. Born on November 28, 1936, in Rochester, New York, McCurdy rose to prominence in the 1960s as the longtime drummer for saxophone great Cannonball Adderley, contributing to some of Adderley's most iconic recordings, including Mercy, Mercy, Mercy and Country Preacher. Before and after his tenure with Adderley, McCurdy performed with a dazzling array of jazz luminaries, including Sonny Rollins, Art Farmer, Benny Golson, Herbie Hancock, Nancy Wilson, and Ella Fitzgerald. His style blends hard bop drive with subtle swing and impeccable timing, making him one of the most respected sidemen in jazz history. In addition to his storied performance career, McCurdy has been a dedicated educator, teaching at the USC Thornton School of Music and influencing generations of young drummers. With his deep groove, unwavering professionalism, and legendary musical intuition, Roy McCurdy remains a living link to jazz’s golden era and a vital force in contemporary music. Carey Frank is a dynamic and versatile jazz organist, pianist, and keyboardist whose soulful touch and inventive improvisation have earned him a prominent place in today’s modern jazz and contemporary music scenes. A Los Angeles-based musician, Carey is known for his work on the Hammond B3 organ, where he blends deep groove, harmonic sophistication, and a joyful spirit that nods to tradition while forging new creative paths. A graduate of the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music and the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music, Carey has performed and recorded with an eclectic range of artists, including Tedeschi Trucks Band, Bruce Springsteen, Michael Bublé, Melody Gardot, and jazz legends like Bob Mintzer, Gregory Porter, and Roy McCurdy. In addition to his in-demand performance career, Carey is a sought-after session musician and arranger, with credits spanning jazz, soul, funk, pop, and film/TV. His solo album, Something to Remember Him By, showcases his lyrical touch and heartfelt approach to jazz standards and original compositions.