Toy Drive, Christmas Concert

Amigos, don't miss Along for the Ride's Christmas concert this coming Saturday at Casa Arjona! You'll also have the opportunity to make a child happy by donating an unwrapped toy or a gift certificate. The great Felix-Barbara Rivera​ will exhibit her art with wonderful holiday gift ideas. All under one roof this coming Saturday, December 8th, 7:30 PM Tickets at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/have-a-jazzy-merry-christmas-tickets-52792471704

Christmas Rehearsal

Along for the Ride is preparing a varied Christmas repertoire from music from around the world. Saturday, December 8th, 7:30 PM at Casa Arjona. There will be also a fine art exhibit by Barbara Rivera. $20 includes light appetizers -you are welcome to bring your favorite snacks and drinks! Questions? Call Javier at (562) 805-7770

A Jazzy Día de Muertos!

A Jazzy Día de Muertos is this coming Saturday, November 3rd, 7:30PM: Kleber Jorge, Hussain Jiffry, Robert Kyle, and Lucio Vieira! $20 includes light appetizers (pan de muertos 💀) Bring your own wine! Questions? Call Javier at (562) 805-7770 Tickets selling at Eventbrite under "A Jazzy Día de Muertos". See you on Saturday!

A Jazzy Día de Muertos!

Celebrate Día de Muertos at the beat of an amazing Brazilian quartet, led by Sergio Mendes' guitarist, Kleber Jorge. Kleber will be accompanied by Robert Kyle (sax & flute), Hussain Jiffry (bass), and Lucio Vieira (drums).

I'll curate a traditional Day of the Dead altar display, and there will be delicious Pan de Muerto (Day of the dead pastry).

Your $20 includes all, plus non-alcoholic drinks. You are very welcome to bring your own appetizers and wine at no extra charge. Plenty of free parking in the street.

Limited seating (indoors)

Questions? Call Javier at (562) 805-7770

At Casa Arjona

Excellent solos by Denys Cristian (guitar) and Marcos Machado (bass) captured by Jorge Lopez at Casa Arjona, on September 15th, 2018.

Brazil & Mexico: An Independence Celebration!

Saturday September 15th at Casa Arjona, in Long Beach: Brazilian Jazz & Mexican Fine Art. $20 includes light appetizers. You are welcome to bring your own wine and snack at no extra cost. Free parking! Questions? Call Javier at (562) 805-7770

Brazil & Mexico: An Independence Celebration!

Saturday September 15th, 7:30 PM at Casa Arjona; Brazilian music & Mexican art! $20 includes light appetizers. You are welcome to bring your drinks and appetizers. Questions? Call Javier at (562) 805-7770

OSKAR CARTAYA RICANNECTION & ART EXHIBIT

Grab your favorite wine and appetizers and join us this Saturday at Casa Arjona for a great Latin jazz band led by Puerto Rican bassist, Oskar Cartaya! We’ll also have an art exhibit by Latina artist, Barbara Rivera. All under the beautiful Long Beach moonlight! $20 Tkts at Eventbrite or at the door, but reserve your seats at (562) 805-7770

OSKAR CARTAYA RICANNECTION & ART EXHIBIT

This coming SATURDAY, AUGUST 25th, 7:30 PM at Casa Arjona! Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oskar-cartayas-ricannection-rivera-art-exhibit-tickets-48810242750

DIANA PURIM & EYEDENTITY ALBUM RELEASE!

Tonight! A REAL TREAT to your ears with the rich music of "Eyedentity", plus the wonderful visual art of my dear friend, Arturo Martinez​. All this accompanied by my home-made spicy salsas under the beautiful skies of Long Beach! $20 includes light appetizers and non-alcoholic drinks. You are welcome to bring your appetizers and wine at no extra cost. Free parking in the street. Please, Paypal me at PayPal.Me/casaarjona (no extra charges), or buy ticket at Eventbrite. If you cannot do one or the other, RSVP with Javi at (562) 805-7770.  The better planning, the more confortable we'll be!

DIANA PURIM & EYEDENTITY ALBUM RELEASE!

This coming Saturday, august 11th, 7:30PM: Brazilian Jazz & Mexican Art under the skies of Long Beach. $20 includes light appetizers. Bring your own wine & snacks. An incomparable event. Tickets at Eventbrite. Questions? Call Javier at (562) 805-7770     Free Parking!

Free Sundays of Jazz at Roscoes: August 12, from 5 to 8PM!

Sundays of Jazz, Bossa Nova, and Latin at Roscoes! No cover!

Cool Off with Brazilian Sounds & Art Show at the Patio!

TONIGHT! A great Brazilian quartet with Denys Cristian​, Rodrigo Galvao​, Leo Nobre​, and Natália Spadini​. Photography and print exhibit by our very own Jorge Lopez​. $20 includes light snacks. Bring your own appetizers & wine! Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cool-off-with-brazilian-jazz-at-the-patio-tickets-47586594786

Cool Off with Brazilian Jazz at the Patio!

Count down: 1 more day! Tomorrow, Sat. July 21st, an extraordinary Brazilian quartet at Casa Arjona, plus the amazing artwork of Long Beach-based artist, Jorge Lopez. $20 includes light appetizers (bring your own basket). Tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cool-off-with-brazilian-jazz-at-the-patio-tickets-47586594786

Cool Off with Brazilian Jazz at the Patio!

This coming Saturday: A great Brazilian band, with Denys Cristian (guitar & voice), Rodrigo Galvão (drums & percussions), Leo Nobre (bass), and special guest singer, Natalia Spadini. We'll also have a photography and print exhibit by Long Beach artist, Jorge Lopez.

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cool-off-with-brazilian-jazz-at-the-patio-tickets-47586594786

Your $20 donation includes light snacks. You are welcome to bring your own appetizers and wine at no extra cost. Free parking!

Cool Off with Brazilian Jazz at the Patio!

This coming Saturday, July 21st, 7:30 PM: An evening of Brazilian music and a photography exhibit under the moon! $20 includes light appetizers and non-alcoholic drinks. Yu are welcome to bring your own basket and wine. Get tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cool-off-with-brazilian-jazz-at-the-patio-tickets-47586594786

Cool Off with Brazilian Jazz at the Patio!

This Saturday, 7:30PM: Brazilian music with a great quartet, plus the wonderful visual work of Jorge Lopez​ at Casa Arjona.



Your $20 donation includes light snacks. You are welcome to bring your own appetizers and wine at no extra cost. Plenty of free parking on the street.

Questions? Call Javier at (562) 805-7770



Eventbrite

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cool-off-with-brazilian-jazz-at-the-patio-tickets-47586594786

Cool Off with Brazilian Sounds & Art Show at the Patio!

Celebrating 60 years of Bossa Nova with an extraordinary Brazilian quartet. We'll also have a photo exhibit by Long Beach artist, Jorge Lopez​. Next Saturday, July 21st, 7:30 PM Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cool-off-with-brazilian-jazz-at-the-patio-tickets-47586594786

Marcos Ariel Brazilian Quartet at Casa Arjona (1)

Last night at Casa Arjona!

Al Fresco! Brazilian Jazz & Mexican Art

Cool Off with our Free Caipirinhas tonight!

Marcos Ariel - Samba De Uma Nota So

Incredible what Marcos Ariel can do with a piano! Don't miss his one-only performance in Long Beach this coming Saturday, 7:30 PM at Casa Arjona. $20 Questions? (562) 805-7770. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/al-fresco-brazilian-jazz-art-exhibit-tickets-47115801631

Al Fresco! Brazilian Jazz

Celebrate Brazil this coming Saturday at Casa Arjona!

Bossa Nova: An Audiovisual Experience!

Tomorrow: Bossa Nova: An Audiovisual Experience at Alvas Showroom. $20 This is a very nice venue with tables. You are welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks. Tickets at https://alvasshowroom.tix.com/Event.aspx?EventCode=1079703

Questions? Call 310.833.7538

Bridging Jazz & Art Under the Stars: June 16th!

This is happening tomorrow! Buy your tickets at Eventbrite or RSVP to Javier Arjona​ if you are planning to come. Don't miss Michell Long before his tour with Melody Gardot since we won't see him for a while. We'll also have our beautiful and talented Mexican artist, Maricruz Sibaja​ displaying some of her women-centered powerful art. $20 (bring your own basket & wine) Questions? Call Javier at (562) 805-7770

TICKETS https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bridging-jazz-art-under-the-stars-tickets-46782586977 

Bridging Jazz

Next weekend: Brazilian Jazz + Mexican Art under the stars! Sat, June 16th, 7:30PM

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bridging-jazz-art-under-the-stars-tickets-46782586977

Bossa Nova: An Audiovisual Experience!

Bossa Nova: An Audiovisual Experience!

Did you know that many of the most popular bossa nova tunes were composed by Vinicius de Moraes in his legendary bathtub? Did you know that after the recording of “Girl from Ipanema” Astrud Gilberto divorced Joao Giberto and had a long time affair with American saxophonist Stan Getz? These and other stories will be presented in “Bossa Nova: An Audiovisual Experience” with the band “Along for the Ride”.

This is a very nice venue with tables, so bring your own basket!

https://alvasshowroom.com/event/bossa-nova-an-audiovisual-experience-with-along-for-the-ride/

Casa Arjona presents: NOBRESIL

Brazilian music and Mexican art under the stars this coming Saturday! Buy your tickets now. $20 bring your basket. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brazilian-jazz-art-exhibit-at-the-patio-tickets-46110647187

Casa Arjona presents: NOBRESIL

An evening of Brazilian music and Mexican art: Sat. June 2nd, 7:30 PM! Tickets https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brazilian-jazz-art-exhibit-at-the-patio-tickets-46110647187

Wine

Our concert is TONIGHT: Friday, May 18th!. It will be INDOORS, because evenings are still chilly

We'll prive salsas, chips popcorn, coffee, tea, & hibiscus cold-tea. You are welcome to bring your own appetizers and wine.

Doors open at 7:30 PM, show starts at 8PM!

TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bossa-nova-and-jazz-under-long-beach-stars-tickets-45687059224

Wine & Jazz with Along for the Ride!

This coming Friday: Bossa Nova & Jazz with Along for the Ride!

Wine & Jazz under Long Beach Stars!

Friday, May 18th, 8PM (doors open at 7:30PM). $20 tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wine-and-jazz-at-the-patio-tickets-45687059224?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&aff=estw&utm-source=tw&utm-term=listing

Toots Thielemans & Paulinho Garcia - wave

Paulinho Garcia with the great Toots Thielemans. Don't miss Paulinho at Casa Arjona this coming Saturday. $20 Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-earthly-brazilian-jazz-experience-tickets-45202063589

An Earthly Brazilian Jazz Experience!

We are celebrating Earth Day with an extraordinary Brazilian quartet led by guitarist and singer, Paulinho Garcia. This coming Sat., April 28th, 7:30PM Get tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-earthly-brazilian-jazz-experience-tickets-45202063589

Along for the Ride Roscoes

Next Sunday at Roscoes!

Along for the Ride Roscoes

Next Sunday at Roscoes!

Danny Green Trio - Serious Fun

This coming Saturday, The Danny Green Trio with Brazilian singer Téka in Long Beach, CA $20 Get tickets now before it sells out! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brazilian-singer-and-guitarist-teka-the-danny-green-trio-tickets-44291722735

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rjzrob0pcE

Roscoes

Fun fun fun last night at Roscoes Seabird Jazz Lounge, with "Along for the Ride": Bossa Nova, Jazz, Latin and more!

“Agua de Beber” with Along for the Ride

Thanks to my friend Jorge López for this recording. Along for the Ride plays tonight at Roscoes, in Long Beach, from 5-8PM. No cover!

Otro Lado Del Rio Teka & the New Bossa Quartet (HQ)

Una clásica del compositor y cantante uruguayo, Jorge Drexler, en la hermosa voz de Téka. Muy pronto en Casa Arjona! Sábado, 14 de abril 7:30PM $20 (trae tu propio vino) Más información (562) 805-7770

Aquarella d Brasil Teka & the New Bossa Quartet

Téka will be in Southern California, on Sat. April 14th, 7:30 PM at Casa Arjona, in Long Beach. https://www.facebook.com/events/501309016930938/

Bossa Nova & Jazz at the Seabird Jazz Lounge

Join us this Sunday, April 8th, from 5 to 8PM at Roscoe's Seabird Jazz Lounge! "Along for the Ride" with special sax player, Mark Isbell. Address: 730 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802  NO COVER!

Bossa Nova & Jazz at the Seabird Jazz Lounge

See you this coming Sunday, April 8th from 5 to 8PM at Roscoes. No cover!

From Rio with Love: Kleber Jorge Brazilian Quartet!

See you tonight!

Brazilian singer Kleber Jorge at Casa Arjona!

We still have tickets for tomorrow's show with this amazing Brazilian quartet led by Kleber Jorge​! $20 (blow) Tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-rio-with-love-kleber-jorge-brazilian-quartet-tickets-42954711699

Brazilian singer Kleber Jorge at Casa Arjona!

We still have tickets for tomorrow's show with this amazing Brazilian quartet led by Kleber Jorge​! $20 (blow) Tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-rio-with-love-kleber-jorge-brazilian-quartet-tickets-42954711699

From Rio with Love: Kleber Jorge Brazilian Quartet!

This coming Saturday, Sergio Mendes' guitar player, Kleber Jorge, is giving an intimate concert at Casa Arjona, in Long Beach, CA. $20 (byow). Get your tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/myevent?eid=42954711699

From Rio with Love: Kleber Jorge Brazilian Quartet!

Don't miss this great Brazilian quartet at Casa Arjona on Sat. March 24th, 7:30 PM! Tickets on sale now at



https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-rio-with-love-kleber-jorge-brazilian-quartet-tickets-42954711699

Saudades de Elis: A Tribute to Elis Regina!

Friday, March 16th, 8PM! A tribute to the greatest Brazilian diva, Elis Regina (aka “Pimentinha”), with another great Brazilian diva, KENIA!  $20 (byow) Limited seating. Buy your tickets now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/saudades-de-elis-a-tribute-to-elis-regina-with-kenia-tickets-42380877345

Chocolate, Wine, Jazz, & Bossa Nova!

"Só danço samba, só danço samba, vai, vai, vai, vai, vai..." 



Love Tom Jobim! And this Saturday, Along for the Ride brings you the most popular tunes by Jobim and Vinicius de Moraes, as well as some Jazz standards and even a Bolero! Es el mes del amor. And the best is that you only spend $20! Bring your basket, your wine, free parking (Vegetarian and Chocolate Tamales available for $5 plate) Tickets still available at Eventbrite 

Chocolate, Wine, Jazz, & Bossa Nova!

"Amor, amor, amor..." This weekend! $20 Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chocolate-wine-jazz-bossa-nova-tickets-42222285994

Chocolate, Wine, Jazz, & Bossa Nova!

Be my Valentine! Chocolate, Wine, Jazz, & Bossa Nova with Along for the Ride. Saturday, February 10th, 7:30 PM $20 Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chocolate-wine-jazz-bossa-nova-tickets-42222285994

Chocolate, Wine, Jazz,

I always organize for others... but now it's my turn!

Come and join me for some bossa nova -a even a romantic bolero, why no?. Sat. February 10th 7:30PM Lot's of chocolate -even chocolate tamales-, wine, friends, and music! $20 (byow). Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chocolate-wine-jazz-bossa-nova-tickets-42222285994

"Accidental Tourists" at Casa Arjona

TONIGHT!!!

Markus Burger Trio: Accidental Tourists live at the Merc 2nd Set

Accidental Tourists Quartet at Casa Arjona, Sat. 20th, 7:30PM $20 RSVP (562) 805-7770

"Accidental Tourists" at Casa Arjona

🎷JAZZ CONCERT: Saturday, January 20th, 7:30 PM featuring '"Accidental Tourists" (Giulio Figueroa, Jose Marino, Markus Burger, Larry Williams)

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-jazz-grooves-with-accidental-tourists-tickets-41559918836

"Accidental Tourists" at Casa Arjona

A great way to start 2018: Jazz with "Accidental Tourists", Saturday, January 20th, 7:30 PM! Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-jazz-grooves-with-accidental-tourists-tickets-41559918836

"Accidental Tourists" at Casa Arjona

🎷🎶🎵🎹  Is one of your resolutions for 2018 to enjoy more life? Then don't miss this event on Saturday January 20th, 7:30 PM. Music starts at 8PM, but come earlier, save your seat, and socialize with international friends who share a common love for good live music. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-jazz-grooves-with-accidental-tourists-tickets-41559918836