Woodwind veteran Kim Richmond brings to the SMC Jazz Series the "K Project," featuring jazz vocalist, Kiki Ebsen in a new and inventive ensemble that gives homage to the music of Herbie Hancock and Joni Mitchell.

Fri, March 8 | 7 p.m. | $10 Music Hall at SMC Performing Arts Center

Join original members of The Wrecking Crew Don Randi, Don Peake, and Chuck Berghofer along with an all-star band and some of LA’s finest singers for a multimedia music concert that pays tribute to the late, great Glen Campbell, highlighting moments in Glen’s illustrious career along with stories about The Wrecking Crew and more. A portion of the proceeds from this show will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org).

Click here for Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-wrecking-crew-tickets-54157493521 Make your reservations early. The last show sold out quickly.

The band: Don Peake - guitar Don Randi - piano Chuck Berghofer – bass Eric Ekstrand - keys John DePatie - rhythm guitar George Green (Glen Campbell) – drums Billy Hulting – percussion

Special guest appearance by film producer Denny Tedesco (The Wrecking Crew Movie); Singers: Marty Ross, Gary Stockdale, Lamont Dozier Jr, and Kiki Ebsen, plus Chris Elliott on trumpet, and John Rosen on banjo.

“a world-class songwriter-performer ... with a polished vocal style and songs of substance ”

American Songwriter

Making her second appearance at NAMBA, Kiki returns to perform her original songs and popular covers in an intimate acoustic setting with the amazing Grant Geissman on guitar, Steve Lawrence on bass. She will perform new songs as well as tunes from her Joni Mitchell show and classic standards from her Buddy Ebsen tribute. Proceeds to benefit The Healing Equine Ranch a 501c3 organization that uses rescued horses to teach natural horsemanship in her community.

TO DAD WITH LOVE: A Tribute to Buddy Ebsen. Return to the Golden Age of Hollywood as entertainer Kiki Ebsen honors her father, entertainer Buddy Ebsen, in a multimedia show, co-designed by Kiki and her brother, Dustin Ebsen, which highlights the icon’s seven-decade career during the best days of stage, film, theatre, and television. From his earliest days as a New York song-and-dance man, Kiki takes the audience back in time as Buddy Ebsen starred in early films such as “Captain January”, “Banjo On My Knee” and the “Broadway Melody” movies of 1936 and 1938. In addition Kiki will reflect on his television work in “The Legend of Davy Crockett”, “The Beverly Hillbillies” and “Barnaby Jones”.

With heartfelt love from daughter to father, Kiki remembers her dad, singing beloved songs from Buddy’s film career, accompanied by premier jazz musicians Jeff Colella (piano), “Danny” Granville Young (bass), Kendall Kay (drums) and Kim Richmond (woodwinds)

Directed by Steve Feinberg

TO DAD WITH LOVE: A Tribute to Buddy Ebsen. Return to the Golden Age of Hollywood as entertainer Kiki Ebsen honors her father, entertainer Buddy Ebsen, in a multimedia show, co-designed by Kiki and her brother, Dustin Ebsen, which highlights the icon’s seven-decade career during the best days of stage, film, theatre, and television. From his earliest days as a New York song-and-dance man, Kiki takes the audience back in time as Buddy Ebsen starred in early films such as “Captain January”, “Banjo On My Knee” and the “Broadway Melody” movies of 1936 and 1938. In addition Kiki will reflect on his television work in “The Legend of Davy Crockett”, “The Beverly Hillbillies” and “Barnaby Jones”.

With heartfelt love from daughter to father, Kiki remembers her dad, singing beloved songs from Buddy’s film career, accompanied by premier jazz musicians Jeff Colella (piano), “Danny” Granville Young (bass) Kendall Kay (drums) and Kim Richmond (woodwinds).

Directed by Steve Feinberg

TO DAD WITH LOVE: A Tribute to Buddy Ebsen. Return to the Golden Age of Hollywood as entertainer Kiki Ebsen honors her father, entertainer Buddy Ebsen, in a multimedia show, co-designed by Kiki and her brother, Dustin Ebsen, which highlights the icon’s seven-decade career during the best days of stage, film, theatre, and television. From his earliest days as a New York song-and-dance man, Kiki takes the audience back in time as Buddy Ebsen starred in early films such as “Captain January”, “Banjo On My Knee” and the “Broadway Melody” movies of 1936 and 1938. In addition Kiki will reflect on his television work in “The Legend of Davy Crockett”, “The Beverly Hillbillies” and “Barnaby Jones”.

With heartfelt love from daughter to father, Kiki remembers her dad, singing beloved songs from Buddy’s film career, accompanied by premier jazz musicians Jeff Colella (piano), “Danny” Granville Young (bass) Kendall Kay (drums) and Kim Richmond (woodwinds)

Directed by Steve Feinberg

Join me and other like minded songwriters to pay tribute through song to one of the worlds finest singer songwriters, Laura Nyro.

This will be a 45 minute featured showcase for Songwriters at Play hosted by Steve Key.

Kiki returns to Bogies for a wonderful evening of original songs and popular cover tunes. Her band features the amazing Grant Geissman on guitar, Steve Lawrence on bass and Matt Starr on drums. She will perform new songs as well as tunes from her Joni Mitchell show and classic standards from her upcoming Buddy Ebsen tribute. This is Kiki's only full band appearance for the rest of the year. Please join us!

Kiki debuts this summer at Jazz Nights at the Mission Playhouse. Kiki embraces unique arrangements of her favorite songs with her inimitable jazz style. She is backed by a killer band that includes Jeff Colella on piano, Bob Sheppard on woodwinds, Kendall Kay on drums and Danny "Granville" Young on acoustic bass.

Kiki Ebsen headlines the 2nd annual Concert for the Cats along with fellow vocalist Julie Newsome and top LA jazz musicians, Josh Nelson on keyboard, Jeff Falkner on bass, Danny Janklow on saxophone and Dick Weller on drums.

The second annual Concert for the Cats will benefit wildlife research and educational projects with the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. Sun., Aug. 19 at Peter Strauss Ranch, 30000 Mulholland Hwy., Agoura Hills.

For tickets and information go to samofund.org/concertforthecats.

“Purely terrific” — Myrna Daniels ~ L. A. Jazz Scene

The Joni Mitchell Project returns to the Festival of Arts to celebrate the genius of the Joni Mitchell songbook. Kiki delivers beautiful piano on "Both Sides Now" and "Case of You," and shifts to guitar on "Coyote" and "Chelsea Morning," among others. You'll enjoy her band arrangements of "Woodstock," "Big Yellow Taxi," and "Free Man in Paris," from the best knowns songs as much as you'll love digging deep with tracks like "Blonde in the Bleachers," "Twisted," and "Sex Kills."  From Joni's earliest years to her later, more edgy, material, Kiki and her band pay tribute to Joni Mitchell, her music, style, originality and pure artistry. Don't miss it!

Featuring Kiki Ebsen-vocals/keys/guitar, Terry Wollman-guitar, Grant Geissman-guitar, Steve Lawrence-bass, Matt Starr -drums

“Kiki Ebsen is a consummate performer... — Larry Blank ~ Resident Pops Conductor, Pasadena Symphony

Kiki returns with her band to the world renown Laguna Arts Festival for her fifth year. This show will feature Kiki's amazing songwriting talents as she performs new tunes from her upcoming release as well as many old favorites.

Exciting news! I’ll be performing live in a charity production of Eve Ensler's critically-acclaimed play, "The Vagina Monologues" at the Loft Ensemble in Sherman Oaks (3269 Casitas Ave LA, CA 90039).

The shows will be performed on May 10, 11, 17 & 18, at 8pm. Each night will feature a different cast of 25 actresses, from TV, film, theatre, radio, comedy, music and more…and will be directed by LA Talk Radio’s Sheena Metal ("The Sheena Metal Experience”), who is also the founder of RaisingTheVibration.org.

Proceeds go to the anti-abuse charity V-DAY (http://www.vday.org), celebrating it’s 20-year anniversary, this year and to local anti-violence charities. This wonderful play, equal parts comedic and dramatic, is a celebration of the female spirit and the human condition that is not to be missed and I hope to see you there.

For more info on the shows, the charities and to get your tickets visit: http://www.vdayla.com or email our director, Sheena Metal, at: sheena@sheenametalexperience.com.

“Purely terrific” — Myrna Daniels ~ L. A. Jazz Scene

The Joni Mitchell Project celebrates the genius of the Joni Mitchell songbook. Kiki delivers beautiful piano on "Both Sides Now" and "Case of You," and shifts to guitar on "Coyote" and "Chelsea Morning," among others. You'll enjoy her band arrangements of "Woodstock," "Big Yellow Taxi," and "Free Man in Paris," from the best knowns songs as much as you'll love digging deep with tracks like "Blonde in the Bleachers," "Twisted," and "Sex Kills."  From Joni's earliest years to her later, more edgy, material, Kiki and her band pay tribute to Joni Mitchell, her music, style, originality and pure artistry. Don't miss it!

Featuring Kiki Ebsen-vocals/keys/guitar, Terry Wollman-guitar, Grant Geissman-guitar, Steve Lawrence-bass, Matt Starr -drums

OUR NAME IS BARBRA 2018: A Benefit for Project Angel Food Go here for more details www.angelfood.org https://www.facebook.com/events/159988484777467/

Call 818.889.2394 for reservations.

“…a fresh take on classic sounds. ” — —The Tolucan Times “Ebsen’s delivery of Mitchell’s songs are genius. ” — —The Hollywood 360

Kiki Ebsen Presents The Joni Mitchell Project, featuring Grant Geissman (guitar), Terry Wollman (guitar), Steven Lawrence (bass), and Matt Starr (drums).

I will be playing a set during the prestigious Parnelli Awards at NAMM in January. The highest honor for live event professionals. I will also have the privilege of playing during the memorial video segment, an honor I participated in last year as well.

Join us in the lounge after the NAMM show for a drink and a song. It's my annual songwriter round with Tim Moyer and friends. Free/no badges required (Beware hotel parking is pricey)