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THE VINTAGE GIRL IN A MODERN WORLD returns to Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine for the 274th installment of Dim Sum & Jazz - one of San Diego's longest-running weekly live music dining experiences!

Seating Begins at 6PM. Music from 6:30-8:30PM. Call (858) 578-8800 for reservations!

About Cobby Brzeski

“She is determined to write and perform, and anyone who hears her won’t question her decision…”

– Harriet Heithaus, Naples Daily News, USA Today Network

“Cobby Brzeski has an amazing youthful energy for someone so conversant with the tradition of jazz. Her distinctive and attractive voice, bebop-influenced flute playing, and unaffected songwriting gives the jazz world a jolt of fun that it desperately needs!”

– David Thorne Scott, Vocal Professor at Berklee College of Music

Originally from Naples, FL, Cobby Brzeski is a nationally touring multi-instrumental, multi-genre flutist, vocalist, and songwriter from San Diego, CA that performs all around the east and west coasts. Cobby's charming voice, playful songwriting, and authenticity to the jazz tradition will make anyone feel like they're back in the 1940's. Described as a vintage girl in a modern world, Cobby’s music possesses a natural gift for sensitive, relatable storytelling and is a blend of influences from Ella Fitzgerald, Helen Forrest, The Andrew Sisters and others, twisted with modern influences like Jason Mraz, Cyrille Aimee, and PostModern Jukebox.

Cobby is a 2018 magna cum laude graduate of the Berklee College of Music, and a 2023 San Diego Music Award Nominee for Best Jazz Album (Vintage Girl In A Modern World (2022)). Cobby presents a show full of her original 1940's swing inspired tunes, jazz & latin standards, and jazzified covers of popular music.

Socials Website: http://www.cobbymusic.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cobbymusic Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/cobbymusic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6wdKRyY8VZJ4i6CK3l2W1X

Bring your best costume and join us on Halloween!

RAT PACK REBORN returns to Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine for the 275th installment of Dim Sum & Jazz - one of San Diego's longest-running weekly live music dining experiences!

About Rat Pack Reborn

Lead by Jefferson Shildgen, Rat Pack Reborn is a rat-pack style band that performs the hits of the 1940’s and 60’s and pays homage to the classic swinger era bands that include Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and more!

Website: https://ratpackreborn.com/

THE GARNERS QUARTET return to Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine for the 276th installment of Dim Sum & Jazz - one of San Diego's longest-running weekly live music dining experiences!

Seating Begins at 6PM. Music from 6:30-8:30PM. Call (858) 578-8800 for reservations!

About The Garners

“The Garners” is a modern vintage duo/trio that embraces gypsy jazz, 1920’s and 30’s jazz, blues, and folk. They are writers of music as well, and you will find that the inspiration behind their originals comes from these classic eras/genres.

Raggedly sophisticated, The Garner’s mysterious sweetness will entrance even the most immovable listener. With Lorelei on Tenor Ukulele, Jon on Gypsy Guitar, and both singing from the deep wells of our booming hearts, our music will transport you back when times were harder, yet the good times, more colorful, vibrant, and bold.

She’s a little bit country, he’s a little bit rock ‘n’ roll… well, sort of. Lorelei, vocals and ukulele, is a classically trained vocalist that has fallen in love with swing jazz and Americana. Jon, vocals and guitar, is a certified jazz nerd having fallen in love with Billie Holiday, Lester Young, and Charlie Christian at the age of 16. He also has a soft spot for roots music, especially Sonny Terry and Brownie Mcghee. They decided to make it easier to split the check and got married in October, 2015. Their whole life is music. They gig, teach, compose, and record. They can be found performing their blend of swing classics, gypsy jazz, Americana, and originals all over Southern California.

CHARLIE ARBELAEZ returns to Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine for the 267th installment of Dim Sum & Jazz - one of San Diego's longest-running weekly live music dining experiences!

Seating begins at 6:00PM Music is from 6:30PM to 8:30PM Call (858) 578-8800 for reservations

The multifaceted musical force Charlie Arbelaez was born in Brooklyn, NY and moved to Fort Lauderdale, FL, at age 5. He began playing Alto Saxophone at age 10 for the band in middle school, and by age 13 was playing every Sunday at church. It was at this young age that he fell in love with playing his saxophone and performing. While in South Florida, Charlie shared the stage with many notable local jazz artists, including: Arturo Sandoval, Ira Sullivan, and Nestor Torres. When he graduated from South Plantation High School, he was the recipient of the top scholarship award from The Gold Coast Jazz Society.

After briefly attending Florida International University for Jazz Studies on full scholarship, he auditioned for the United States Marine Corps Band in 2010 and honorably served at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego from 2010-2014. While on active duty, Sergeant Arbelaez was tasked to go on various musical/educational tours throughout the United States, performing for hundreds of thousands of citizens at several highly distinguished functions as well as conducting masterclasses and clinics at numerous high schools and colleges.

In 2015, Charlie recorded his self-titled and self-released debut CD, featuring: Gilbert Castellanos, Matt Hall, Jason Shattil, Danny Weller, and Willie Jones III.

Charlie moved to New York in 2016 to attend SUNY at Purchase College and completed his Bachelor’s Degree (Magna Cum Laude) in less than two years. During his time as an undergrad, Charlie studied with Ralph Lalama, Gary Smulyan, David Hazeltine, Jon Faddis, Todd Coolman, Kenny Washington, and Charles Blenzig, amongst others.

In 2017, Charlie joined as a member of the Jazz @ The Jacobs Jazz Orchestra in San Diego for their debut performance.

Charlie moved back to San Diego in 2018 to consistently perform with his groups, including hosting The Jazz Botanika Jam Session every Tuesday night at Queen Bee’s in North Park. In March of 2020, he was nominated for Best Jazz by the San Diego Music Awards. In August of 2020, he served as Director of Music for Queen Bee’s Arts and Cultural Center for 14 months. To date—Charlie has performed with many outstanding musicians in San Diego including Mundell Lowe, Marshall Hawkins, Gilbert Castellanos, Christopher Hollyday, Mike Wofford, and Holly Hofmann.

Charlie is also an active educator; he was the Saxophone Professor at Palomar College and instructed gifted high school students at The Young Lions Jazz Conservatory, as well as having maintained a private studio both in person and online. As passionate as he is about education, Charlie obtained his Masters Degree in Jazz Studies from San Diego State University.

Charlie keeps a busy schedule making music all over South Florida.

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THE STARDUST SEXTET makes their debut at Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine for the 278th installment of Dim Sum & Jazz - one of San Diego's longest-running weekly live music dining experiences!

Seating begins at 6:00PM Music is from 6:30PM to 8:30PM Call (858) 578-8800 for reservations

About The Stardust Sextet

he Stardust Sextet is a professional swing band led by vocalist Shaina May, featuring arrangements by pianist Ezri Martinez Mata. Together, they draw inspiration from the stylings and arrangements of artists such as Sarah Vaughan, Dakota Staton, Lorez Alexandria, Caity Gyorgy, Mel Torme, and Frank Sinatra. The Sextet performs arrangements of jazz standards ranging from big band classics to lesser-known gems, carefully adapted for their distinctive instrumentation.

While the Stardust Sextet shines best in its full ensemble, the group is available for booking as a duo or quartet. Core members of the full ensemble include Shaina May (vocals), Ezri Martinez Mata (piano), Brooklyn Ludlow (drums), Isaiah Lightfoot (double bass), Christian DeLost (tenor saxophone, flute), and Julian Quinones (trombone), with additional contributions from Angelo Cueto (guitar) .

​ Known for their thoughtful arrangements, musical precision, and vintage-inspired style, the Stardust Sextet is equally at home in concert settings, private events, and swing dance nights. Their performances offer a compelling blend of elegance, energy, and historical reverence, inviting audiences to enjoy the enduring magic of swing.

Website: https://www.stardustsextet.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stardustsextet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stardust.sextet YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stardust.sextet

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The talented students of MISSION BAY HIGH SCHOOL return to Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine for the 279th installment of Dim Sum & Jazz - one of San Diego's longest-running weekly live music dining experiences!

Seating begins at 6:00PM Music is from 6:30PM to 8:30PM Call (858) 578-8800 for reservations

About Mission Bay High School

MISSION BAY HIGH SCHOOL IS AN INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) SCHOOL AND OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF MUSIC COURSES AS WELL AS A RIGOROUS ACADEMIC COURSE LOAD.

From Concert Band to Orchestra, Jazz to Choir, Mission Bay has something for every music student!

2020 NAMM Award recipient for “Best Communities for Music Education,” the MBHS Music Program includes entry level classes for winds, strings, percussion and vocalists. Our advanced ensembles include multiple year-long jazz ensembles that meet during the school day as well as our Symphony Orchestra, MB’s elite classical ensemble. Ensembles like the Preservationists, Swing Choir, Mambo Orchestra and Symphony Orchestra give students a cross-cultural experience they will not find anywhere else

BILLY LEE & THE GULFCOASTERS returns to Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine for the 280th installment of Dim Sum & Jazz - one of San Diego's longest-running weekly live music dining experiences!

Seating Begins at 6PM. Music from 6:30-8:30PM. Call (858) 578-8800 for reservations!

About Billy Lee & The Gulfcoasters

Billy Lee and the Gulf Coasters share upbeat music described as “gumbo jazz” and “vintage swing.” Longtime local favorites, Billy Lee and the Gulf Coasters have played for audiences around the world. Bring the whole family along for the fun – this “show band” is perfect for all ages to dance to! Come hear the full band: Billy on accordion/vocals, Guy Gonzale on guitar and vocals, Sandra Stram on violin and vocals, Chris Klich on clarinet, sax and flute, Mike Mesessa on drums, and Kendrick on bass and vocals and as the sound engineer.

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SUE PALMER & HER MOTEL SWING ORCHESTRA return to Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine for the 281st installment of Dim Sum & Jazz - one of San Diego's longest-running weekly live music dining experiences!

Seating begins at 6:00PM Music is from 6:30PM to 8:30PM Call (858) 578-8800 for reservations!

About Sue Palmer

Known world wide as The Queen of Boogie Woogie, The Sultana of Swing, and The Lady Who Skates on the 88s, Sue Palmer has been a presence on the live music scene in San Diego and the world for over 30 years.

She was inducted into the San Diego Music Hall of Fame in 2018, has had a day named after her by the city of San Diego in 2008, and has won numerous San Diego Music Awards for her bands and albums. She has recorded over 12 albums under her own name, securing an international award from The International Blues Challenge (IBC) in Memphis for Best Self Produced Album (Sophisticated Ladies).

She was the beehive wearing music director and longtime pianist for blues diva Candye Kane, through the 90s, appearing on many of her albums, touring world wide (France, Germany, England, The Czech Republic, Turkey, South Africa, Australia, and more) as well as all over the US and parts of Canada. Sue has also toured Switzerland, Russia, The Netherlands, and Argentina under her own name.

She had a radio show for 3 years on San Diego's local Jazz station KSDS 88.3FM, and now hosts a podcast called "The Motel Swing Happy Hour KSUE San Diego." ( suepalmer.com, Spotify, Google Play, iTunes ) According to Claudia Russell, DJ Extraordinaire on KSDS 88.3FM, "When her heavily jeweled hands hit the 88s, you're in for a ride!" WATCH OUT: YOU may become a slave to the dance floor!!

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THE SOTO SIX make their debut at Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine for the 282nd installment of Dim Sum & Jazz - one of San Diego's longest-running weekly live music dining experiences!

Seating Begins at 6PM. Music from 6:30-8:30PM. Call (858) 578-8800 for reservations!

ABOUT THE SOTO SIX

The Soto Six is a group of friends who share a deep passion for jazz music.

In January 2022, The Soto Six began their first weekly residency at Baba Coffee in the heart of Carlsbad Village. Baba has become the Soto Six’s “second home”, and every Friday the group can be found performing on the venue’s patio. Several years in, the Baba residency continues to go strong. Additionally, since 2023 the group has staged concerts at many libraries throughout the county (including several at Carlsbad Library’s Schulman Auditorium), and the band also established Oceanside’s only weekly “Jazz Brunch” taking place at The Brick Hotel on Sunday mornings.

Presently, The Soto Six continues to expand their live performance schedule and works tirelessly to bring live jazz to diverse audiences one performance at a time. The band routinely performs in a variety of settings, with varied instrumentation/personnel, and often with less than six total band members, but one thing is always present: love and passion for the music. There is no telling what the future holds for The Soto Six, but the band would like to thank everyone who has been supportive of their endeavors over the years.

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