Lake Mission Viejo JAZZFEST & TASTE OF THE LAKE: Rick Parma (Chi-Town Soul)
Lake Mission Viejo, 22555 Olympiad Road, Mission Viejo, CA
BOBBY CALDWELL - one of Jazz's most distinctive voices, Bobby is also a talented songwriter, whose songs have contributed to over 40 million unit sales. "What You Won't Do For Love", is a worldwide classic hit all to itself, and his smooth Jazz vocal talents have been on display on radio and live performances for decades.
MELINDA DOOLITTLE A star of American Idol's sixth season, Melinda brings her incredible vocal styling's to the Lake, on a cool September evening. Melinda has an impressive resume, pre-idol, as a backing vocalist for, among others, the Queen of Soul herself - Aretha Franklin - a job one would think is daunting, at the very least. But not for Ms. Doolittle. Her soulful vocal styling's have been wowing new fans throughout the country - including her appearances at the White House, Kennedy Center, and with the heralded Boston Pops Orchestra. Also know for contributing her talent and energy to charitable organizations through UNICEF, Ronald McDonald House, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Melinda has travelled the world with goodwill in mind, and a song in her heart. Welcome to the Lake Melinda Doolittle! LUCY WOODWARD Her eclectic upbringing, spent in international locales, has imbued young Lucy Woodward with a unique musical perpective - that is dramatically displayed in her unique vocal stylings - from jazz and soul, to pop and torch, to funky and R & B.
RICK PARMA & CHI-TOWN SOUL With superbly smooth tone and soulful playing style, Rick has taken music fans of all genres by surprise. With a passion for Jazz, Funk, R&B, Rock, Latin & blues, and he blends them beautifully in one song after another that captivates all audiences. Rick has been performing all over Chicago for the past 15 years and since January of 2009 when he moved to Southern California he has taken the west coast by surprise. Rick has been performing every Sunday morning since February 2009 with the band DW3 at the world famous Spaghettini for the 94.7 Sunday Brunch. Venues and events such as Newport Beach Jazz Fest, Spaghettini, the Baked Potato, Aura, Cozy's, Kyoto Grand Hotel, The Whiskey A Go Go have all experienced Ricks Passion for music and showmanship. Rick has performed with such groups as Heat Wave, Stanley Jordan, Greg Adams, Warren Hill, Richard Elliot, Brian Culbertson, Euge Groove, DW3, Steve Oliver, and many more and most recently got to perform with David Pack and Alan Parsons. Solo Performance Rick's solo performances at small venues and private functions are quickly becoming a hit in and around LA.
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