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Start: 2026-08-14T20:00:00-07:00
Location: Campus JAX

Campus JAX

B.I.G. (Brothers Igniting A Groove) is an R&amp;B Smooth Jazz and old school funk band based out of Orange County, playing both covers and original music.
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B.I.G. (Brothers Igniting A Groove) is an R&B Smooth Jazz and old school funk band based out of Orange County, playing both...

Some jazz performances impress you. Others make you feel as though you have been invited into a private conversation between two masters.
Roberta Gambarini and Tamir Hendelman belong in that second category.
On Tuesday, July 21, Campus JAX welcomes one of the great vocal-piano pairings in modern jazz: an intimate evening with internationally acclaimed vocalist Roberta Gambarini and celebrated pianist, composer, and arranger Tamir Hendelman. This is the kind of night that rewards close listening — voice and piano in direct dialogue, full of swing, elegance, humor, risk, lyric beauty, and the kind of musical trust that only comes from artists who have lived deeply inside the tradition.
Roberta Gambarini is widely regarded as one of the preeminent jazz vocalists of her generation. Born in Turin, Italy, she burst onto the international jazz scene in 1998 as a runner-up in the Thelonious Monk Jazz Vocal Competition, then went on to perform at some of the world’s most prestigious venues, including Carnegie Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, major festivals such as Monterey and Newport, and New York’s Blue Note Jazz Club. Her artistry has earned multiple Grammy nominations, including recognition for her albums Easy to Love and So in Love, and her official site describes her as a singer, lyricist, arranger, and educator.
What makes Gambarini extraordinary is not only the beauty of the voice, but the depth of the musicianship. She sings with the command of an instrumentalist, the phrasing of a great horn player, and the emotional clarity of a storyteller. Her lineage runs through Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Carmen McRae, Billie Holiday, and the great bebop masters — but the result is not imitation. It is living jazz: deeply rooted, technically fearless, and completely present in the moment.
Tamir Hendelman is the ideal partner for that kind of artistry. Born in Tel Aviv and raised in Los Angeles, Hendelman began keyboard studies at age six, won Yamaha’s national keyboard competition at fourteen, and later earned his degree in composition from the Eastman School of Music. Since 2000, he has toured internationally with his own trio, the Jeff Hamilton Trio, and the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, while becoming one of the most sought-after pianist-arrangers for vocalists. His work includes performances and recordings with Natalie Cole, Roberta Gambarini, Jackie Ryan, and Barbra Streisand — including Streisand’s celebrated return to jazz at the Village Vanguard.
Together, Gambarini and Hendelman offer something rare: the grandeur of the Great American Songbook in its most intimate form. Their duo setting allows every phrase, every harmonic turn, every breath, and every improvisational spark to matter. Audiences can expect beloved standards, bebop gems, Brazilian and Jobim-inspired colors, ballads, and spontaneous reinventions shaped in real time by two artists with extraordinary ears and deep mutual respect. Their recent duo appearances have been described as celebrations of the Great American Songbook, bebop evergreens, lesser-known Jobim, and more; Hendelman also recorded on Gambarini’s Easy to Love and So in Love albums and has toured with her in the U.S., Europe, and Japan.
This is not simply a concert. It is a close-up encounter with the language of jazz itself — voice and piano, melody and harmony, tradition and invention, two master musicians discovering the night together.
Tuesday, July 21 at Campus JAX: Roberta Gambarini and Tamir Hendelman bring the Songbook, swing, bebop, and soul into one intimate, unforgettable evening.
Artist Bio: Roberta Gambarini Roberta Gambarini is a multi-Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist, lyricist, arranger, and educator whose artistry places her among the most respected singers in contemporary jazz. Born and raised in Turin, Italy, Gambarini grew up surrounded by jazz and began performing professionally before moving to the United States, where she quickly made a major impression as a runner-up in the 1998 Thelonious Monk Jazz Vocal Competition.
Since then, she has built an international career performing at leading venues and festivals, including Carnegie Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, Monterey, Newport, and New York’s Blue Note Jazz Club. Her collaborators include many of the masters of the music: James Moody, Roy Hargrove, Hank Jones, Herbie Hancock, Dave Brubeck, Chucho Valdés, Paquito D’Rivera, and the Dizzy Gillespie All Stars Big Band.
Gambarini’s recordings have earned major critical recognition, including Grammy nominations for Easy to Love and So in Love, as well as honors from the French National Jazz Academy. In 2023, the French Ministry of Culture awarded her the title of Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres, one of France’s highest honors for artists.

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Roberta Gambarini & Tamir Hendelman

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We're looking for true stories up to six minutes long. Send a five-line summary to dape317@gmail.com to throw your hat in the ring!
Join us in the audience for $15 presale or $20 at the door! The audience chooses the winner!
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Local Event: OC Searches for The Greatest Storyteller

OC Searches for The Greatest Storyteller

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There are singers who perform jazz standards, and then there are singers who make the tradition feel alive in the room. April Varner belongs in the second category.
Winner of the 2023 International Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition, Varner arrives at Campus JAX as one of the most compelling young voices in modern jazz: a vocalist praised by DownBeat for her “impressive range,” recognized among its Rising Star Jazz Vocalists, and described as both a bebop technician and a contemporary storyteller.
Her connection to Ella Fitzgerald is more than a credential — it is a living artistic conversation. On her newest album, Ella, released via Cellar Music Group and produced by Ulysses Owens, Jr., Varner reimagines the First Lady of Song’s repertoire with fresh arrangements for both big band and intimate ensemble, bringing “emotional precision and ungoverned spontaneity” to songs forever associated with one of jazz’s most beloved voices.
But April Varner is not an imitator. She is a modern artist with deep roots. Her music lives where the American Songbook, vocalese, hard bop, swing, and contemporary storytelling meet. Online, she has drawn a large following by working through her own vocal transcriptions of iconic solos from artists like Freddie Hubbard and Lee Morgan — translating the language of great instrumental improvisers into her own voice with intelligence, humor, and fearless musicality.
A Toledo-born New Yorker, Varner has headlined at many of New York’s essential jazz rooms, including Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club, Mezzrow, Birdland, Minton’s Playhouse, The Django, Zinc Bar, and 55 Bar, while also appearing at major venues across the country and internationally in Paris. She has collaborated with a remarkable roster that includes Kurt Elling, Jane Monheit, John Pizzarelli, Ulysses Owens, Jr., Theo Bleckmann, Benny Benack III, Nicole Zuraitis, Dayna Stephens, Reuben Rogers, and the late Russell Malone.
For this special evening at Campus JAX, audiences can expect a vocalist who understands the tradition from the inside out: swinging standards, dazzling scat, nimble vocalese, warmth, wit, and the unmistakable joy that made Ella Fitzgerald timeless.
Thursday, July 23 at Campus JAX: April Varner brings the spirit of Ella, the fire of bebop, and the freshness of a new generation of jazz vocal artistry.
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April Varner: The Spirit of Ella

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Having formed in 1988 and recently featured on AXS TV's "World's Greatest Tribute Bands", Led Zepagain has become highly regarded as the most authentic representation of Led Zeppelin in the world today.&nbsp;
In January of 2004, Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page himself attended a Led Zepagain show at the House of Blues in Los Angeles. He was absolutely astonished at the bands accuracy stating “It’s amazing how much you sound like us. You must have grown up on this because you were inside the music, and you paid attention to detail in your presentation…I can tell you guys really love the music!”&nbsp;
This encounter led to the members of Led Zepagain attending Led Zeppelin's 2007 Reunion Concert at London's O2 Arena and a surprise visit from Jason Bonham in March of 2009 as he sat in with the band on their encore performance of the song "Rock and Roll".&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2w6noToYSqQ" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">youtube.com/watch?v=2w6noToYSqQ</a>
Having played nationally and internationally in such places as Japan, Ireland, Alaska, Germany, Bosnia, Peru, Canada, Kosovo, Mexico City and Guam, Led Zepagain regularly performs to packed houses all over the world. Come on out and see what Jimmy was talking about.
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Led Zepagain Led Zeppelin Tribute

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Roger's Gardens

Saturday, July 25 from 11 AM–2 PM
Experience the beauty of art in nature during a live painting demonstration with award-winning American impressionist John Cosby. Set within the gardens at Roger’s Gardens, guests are invited to watch as Cosby transforms the surrounding landscape into a work of art, offering an intimate look at his creative process, technique, and artistic perspective.
During your visit, explore The Art of John Cosby Exhibit, on view June 25 through August 6, featuring new oil paintings that capture the distinctive beauty and spirit of California.
Stroll through the gardens, observe the painting as it evolves, and enjoy an inspiring afternoon where color, light, and nature come together on canvas.

Local Event: Painting in the Gardens Demonstration with John Cosby

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Saturday, July 25 from 11 AM–2 PM
Experience the beauty of art in nature during a live painting demonstration with...

Painting in the Gardens Demonstration with John Cosby

Feelin' Good: The Ultimate Michael Bublé Experience is a dynamic show that delivers the essence of a Michael Bublé concert at an affordable price. With interactive elements woven into its scripted format, the energy is high throughout. Backed by an 11-piece orchestra, the focus is on Bublé's contemporary persona, moving beyond Sinatra's influence to embrace his modern song choices. While honoring classics from the American songbook, the show also incorporates selections from Bublé's Grammy Award-winning album Higher, ensuring broad appeal across all age groups. Entertaining and engaging, it promises a memorable experience for everyone in the audience.
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Feelin Good The Ultimate Michael Bublé Experience

Feelin' Good: The Ultimate Michael Bublé Experience is a dynamic show that delivers the essence of a Michael Bublé concert at...

Saddle up for an afternoon&nbsp;of cowboy music​, good grub and dancing around the campfire.
Deke &amp; His Whippersnappers bring their smokin' hot brand of rockin' country to Campus JAX&nbsp;and the Soda Crackers open with a full set of their cowboy classics. &nbsp; &nbsp;Saddle up for an afternoon of cowboy music, good grub and dancing around the campfire.
Deke &amp; His Whippersnappers bring their smokin' hot brand of rockin' country to Campus JAX and the Soda Crackers open with a full set of their cowboy classics.
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Cowboy Jubilee w/ Deke Dickerson and the Soda Crackers

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Sunless Love Spray Tanning &amp; Mobile Appointments provides professional, high-quality sunless tanning services to clients in Laguna Beach, California, and the surrounding areas. With years of experience in the industry, the business offers both convenient mobile appointments that bring a professional pop-up studio to your door and comfortable in-facility sessions. Whether you are preparing for a wedding, a special event, or a seasonal getaway, they are dedicated to helping you achieve a natural, sun-kissed glow. Specializing in custom airbrush tanning, the team utilizes premium, top-tier products including Dolce, Glazed, and Unfiltered Solutions to ensure flawless, streak-free results. Our comprehensive service includes a full prep kit with hair ties, hairnets, sticky feet, and barrier cream to guarantee a clean and comfortable experience. Beyond standard tanning, we offer specialized services such as non invasive body contouring and group packages, where hosts receive complimentary tans for parties of four or more. Clients can expect a personalized, 5-star rated experience where the technician carefully considers individual skin tones to deliver the perfect shade. By prioritizing professional expertise and client comfort, Sunless Love Spray Tanning ensures that every customer feels confident and well-prepared for their special occasion.

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AprilRae by the Sea: Where Every Child Feels Royalty

April By The Sea

AprilRae by the Sea is a boutique children's spa, tea, and celebration destination located in Seal Beach, California. Created with the belief that every child deserves to feel special, confident, and celebrated, our unique space blends imaginative play, pampering experiences, and meaningful family moments in a welcoming coastal-inspired environment. Designed for children of all interests and personalities, AprilRae by the Sea offers experiences that encourage creativity, confidence, self-expression, and connection. Whether a child dreams of being a prince, princess, pirate, adventurer, artist, or simply wants a fun day with friends and family, our experiences are designed to make every guest feel like royalty. Our services include mini spa treatments, manicures, pedicures, facials, dress-up experiences, tea parties, storytime events, seasonal celebrations, creative workshops, tea and princess parties, and private parties. We also Families can also enjoy special themed events throughout the year that bring together imagination, learning, and fun in a safe and welcoming environment. AprilRae by the Sea is a popular destination for birthday parties, Girl Scout outings, family celebrations, playdates, homeschool groups, community events, and special occasions. Our intimate setting allows us to create personalized experiences that help children make lasting memories while parents enjoy a stress-free celebration. Beyond parties and events, we are committed to building community. We partner with local educators, businesses, nonprofits, and families to create experiences that encourage kindness, confidence, creativity, and connection. Our goal is to provide a place where children can unplug, engage their imagination, and create joyful memories with the people who matter most. Located in the heart of Seal Beach, AprilRae by the Sea serves families throughout Seal Beach, Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Cypress, Huntington Beach, Rossmoor, Lakewood, and surrounding communities.

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Men’s Boxing Classes in Newport Beach with Coach Al Frano

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Coach Al Franco Boxing offers private boxing lessons, personal boxing training, and small men’s boxing classes in Newport Beach and surrounding Orange County cities. Training is led by Coach Al Franco, founder of Warzone Boxing Club and one of the most respected names in the boxing community. Coach Al brings nearly 30 years of coaching experience, including work with law enforcement, beginners, youth athletes, adults, amateur fighters, professional boxers, and private training clients. He has developed 19 National, International, and World Amateur Champions, along with 3 professional champion fighters. This is real boxing training built around proper fundamentals: footwork, defense, mitt work, bag work, conditioning, body mechanics, and controlled progression. The goal is to teach clients how to box correctly, move with confidence, improve their conditioning, and train like fighters, even if they do not plan to compete. Small-group men’s beginner boxing classes are held Monday and Wednesday mornings at 6:00 AM at The Boxing Lab in Newport Beach. The program is also open to women who want real boxing instruction and understand that this is not a fitness-boxing workout. You will train with structure, discipline, and proper technique. Coach Al will also be offering an advanced class soon for students who want to take their training to the next level, with a path into a competition program for those who choose to pursue it. Private boxing lessons and personal training sessions are available by appointment for clients who want one-on-one coaching, technical development, self-defense training, fight preparation, or a more customized training schedule. Sessions may be held at your home or at The Boxing Lab, with availability starting as early as 3:00 AM. Coach Al Franco Boxing is a separate coaching program operating out of The Boxing Lab facility in Newport Beach. No Boxing Lab membership is required to train with Coach Al. Call or text (714) 822-4852 to ask about

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Medicine Man Pharmacy: Where You’re Part of the Family.

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Medicine Man Pharmacy is a locally owned, patient-focused pharmacy proudly serving the Orange County community from Cerritos, CA. We specialize in providing personalized care and convenient medication delivery services that make managing your health easier and more accessible. Our pharmacy is built on the principle of treating every customer like family, and we understand how important it is to have your medications on time without hassle. That’s why we prioritize fast, reliable prescription delivery right to your door — it’s how we serve most of our valued customers throughout Orange County. To ensure you get the best prices and coverage, we have a dedicated team on staff focused exclusively on prior authorizations and insurance navigation. This team works diligently so you can access your medications affordably and without delay. Whether you need routine refills or specialized medications, we bring expert pharmacy care directly to you. We also offer medication synchronization to simplify your regimen and work closely with healthcare providers to customize your treatment for optimal outcomes. Experience the difference of a pharmacy that truly cares — personalized care, expert knowledge, and a commitment to Orange County families, all delivered with warmth and professionalism.

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