All Star Jam Session Benefit

Doors open at 8 PM. Show starts at 9:30PM. Online ticket sales end at 7 PM, tics available at the door after 8 PM. 2 drink minimum. Please note, we are 21 and over only! Hosted by CC Thomas (Diana Ross' musical director) you never know who is going to show up!!!!!!!!A minimum $5.00 contribution that goes directly to the Raffia Music School for children. Come for the incredible talent, or sign up and jam with the finest in the world! CC Thomas Jr C.C. Thomas Jr. is a professional musician who has worked in the music industry for over 35 years. He has a vast amount of experience in many different areas of the music business such as production, arranging, programming, editing, mixing, composing, sound design and live performance. C.C. has performed with artists such as Babyface, Jeffrey Osborne, Dave Koz, Patty Austin, Howard Hewitt, and is currently the musical director for Diana Ross in addition to several other local and regional artists in the Los Angeles area. C.C. is also an Emmy nominated songwriter , yet his primary instrument is bass guitar. C.C. is the co-founder of Sound Vision Entertainment Inc., which is a music production company that provides studio recording, production and engineering services to recording artists and musicians. Donnell Spencer Donnell Spencer Jr. is a session musician, drummer and award-winning composer. He has worked with or toured with Patti Austin, Anita Baker, El De Barge, Chaka Khan, and Jody Watley. He has been associated musically with mainstream films Running Scared and Without You I'm Nothing. As a composer, his work had created hits such as "Oops, Oh No!" by Cerrone& La Toya Jackson, "Say You Really Want Me" by Kim Wilde, "Take Your Time" by "Pebbles, "Temporary Lovers" by The Controllers, "Turned Away" by Chuckii Booker, "Until the End of Time" by Freddie Jackson and more. Harry Bowens Sir Harry Bowens is an American R&B and soul singer best known as a founding co-lead vocalist for the 1980s pop-funk band Was (Not Was). Was (Not Was): Bowens provided vocals for the group's most successful hits, including the 1988 global smash "Walk the Dinosaur" and "Spy in the House of Love". He shared lead vocal duties with the late Sweet Pea Atkinson. Lyle Lovett’s Large Band: For over a decade, Bowens was a prominent background and featured vocalist for country singer Lyle Lovett, appearing on acclaimed recordings such as Live in Texas. Collaborations: His vocal work has featured on tracks by numerous legendary artists, including: Herman Jackson Born: Detroit, Michigan, on April 23, 1965. Pianist, producer, arranger, musical director and conductor. As well as releasing his own material and touring with Stevie Wonder on his Natural Wonder tour, he has worked with a diverse range of artists such as Quincy Jones, Aretha Franklin, Babyface, Frankie Beverly, Jessica Simpson, Rod Stewart and Dave Koz. Jay Gore Jay Gore first picked up the guitar at the age of 8. Today he is a leading guitarist and in-demand session player in Los Angeles. Jay has toured the world, sharing the stage, with artists as diverse as Hilary Duff, Lauryn Hill, Michael McDonald, Michael Bolton, Bobby Caldwell, The Pointer Sisters, David Pack (Ambrosia), Keb’ Mo, Marcus Miller, Christopher Cross, Debby Ryan (Disney), Bobby Kimball (Toto), Lalah Hathaway, Peter White, Dave Koz, Warren Hill, Sheila E, Eddie Money, Seal, Rick James, Hamilton, Joe Frank and Reynolds. You can also hear some of the songs Jay has written and produced, for hit TV shows, such as 90210, Miami Ink, American Dad, E.R., Party of Five and others. Jay has recorded with the likes of Sly Stone, Anna Vissi (Greek Superstar), Kimberly Caldwell, Constantine Maroulis (American Idol), Stephen Bishop, The Veronicas, Siedah Garrett, Mark Needham, Tom Fletcher, Greg Ladanyi, Ross Hogarth, Noah Shain, The Matrix, Edgar Winter, Byron Gallimore, Kristine W, Mike Porcaro, Steve Porcaro, David Paich and Robin DiMaggio MUSIC FOR YOUNG MINDS Our mission is to bring the gift of free music lessons to as many disadvantaged children as possible. Music has been the vehicle that made it possible for my dreams to come true. I feel that it is now my responsibility and duty to help young people achieve the musical dreams that they may have!