ON THURSDAY APRIL 25TH I'LL BE PERFORMING AT THE QUINCY SENIOR RESIDENCE
Apr
25
12:00 PM12:00

ON THURSDAY APRIL 25TH I'LL BE PERFORMING AT THE QUINCY SENIOR RESIDENCE

I WAS INVITED TO PERFORM FOR THE CENTRAL BROOKLYN JAZZ CONSORTIUM AT THE QUINCY SENIOR RESIDENCE. THIS IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND FREE. WE START PROMPLY AT 12PM TO 1PM GET THERE EARLY BECAUSE SEATING IS LIMITED. HOPE TO SEE YA THERE.

THIS SHOW IS ON THURSDAY APRIL 25TH NOT WEDNESDAY AS THE FLYER INDICATES!!!!

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Jazz in the Garden (Fathers Day/ Juneteenth Celebration) June 18th
Jun
18
2:00 PM14:00

Jazz in the Garden (Fathers Day/ Juneteenth Celebration) June 18th

For those of you that missed us at Sugar-Hill, we'll be apart of this wonderful Father's Day/Juneteenth celebration on June 18th where we connect with Nature. Get your tickets on Eventbrite or pay at the Garden. COPY & PASTE OR CLICK LINK 4 MORE INFO!!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jazz-in-the-garden-2023-tickets-649162972927?fbclid=IwAR1rmb4hTAegk0JXMzP95exARLioL91ySGk_Xups0MVQwMeRfska1qHVBSY

This event will be held in ENY's treasured location, The Green Gems Garden(147 Fountain Ave in Bklyn) maintained by the community & where fruits & vegetables are shared with the community. So in addtion to getting ur groove on to Jazz-Plus & L A, sample the Organic, Cherries, Apples, Pears, Grapes, Cucumber's & more. Learn how to grow your own food! Delicious home-cooked meals will be available to purchase.Merchandising vendors will be on site as well. Truly a beautiful event to share with your man Ladies.😘
Joining me will be
Tony Lewis Drums James Preston Keys Larry Ross Bass Abdul Zuhri Guitar Stacia Hobdy Voc & Urs truly Sax/Flute/Voc.

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Remembering Brooklyn's Finest Jazz Venue's June 2nd @SugarHill
Jun
2
7:00 PM19:00

Remembering Brooklyn's Finest Jazz Venue's June 2nd @SugarHill

Jazz-Plus & I will be the featured entertainment at Sugarhill located at 217 Nostrand Ave 11205. Joining me will be

George Gray=Drums

Dave Brown=Guitar/Voc

James Preston=Keys

L A Blacksmith Sax, Flute, Vocals

Showtimes are 8pm & 9:30pm. Doors open at 7pm & $20 will be the cover charge. It will be a wonderful grown folk atmosphere listening to good music, for the soul, sharing great stories, & enjoying great food & drinks. U don’t wanna miss it.

This is a George Johnson Production along with Akosua Cobb, Imani Carole Parker, & Jo-Ena Bennett

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The Air-Train Jazz Festival features L A Blacksmith & Jazz-Plus
Jun
1
5:00 PM17:00

The Air-Train Jazz Festival features L A Blacksmith & Jazz-Plus

The AirTrain Jazz Festival series continues this week when L A Blacksmith & Jazz-Plus takes the AirTrain Jamaica stage. Join us as we pay tribute to Jamaica’s rich jazz history by presenting some of the New York City metropolitan area’s best jazz musicians playing live.

Joining me will be

Camille Gainer Jones-Drums

James Preston-Keys

Dave Brown-Guitar/Voc

L A Blacksmith Sax, Vocal, Flute

The AirTrain Jazz Festival is a co-production of A Better Jamaica and the Sutphin Boulevard Business Improvement District with the marketing support of the Jamaica Arts Council. The festival is hosted by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The effort is funded by New York Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, and the New York State Council on the Arts.

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L A Blacksmith & Jazz-Plus bring the sounds of Maceo Parker, Stevie Wonder, & Grover Washington
Apr
15
2:00 PM14:00

L A Blacksmith & Jazz-Plus bring the sounds of Maceo Parker, Stevie Wonder, & Grover Washington

Been on gig restrictions since Jan due to some medical procedures, but I'm now cleared to do my thang and 1st gig of the year. Its gonna be a Jazzy & Funky good time. I'm gonna be acting up & out, so come out and have a good time with me and the gang.
Larry Ross Bass/Vocals
James Preston Keys
David Brown Guitar/Vocals
Camille Gainer Jones Page III Drums
LA Blacksmith Sax/Vocals

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SAVE THE DATE!!  Thierry & L A's 60th & 70th Bday Celebration at the Cutting Room
Jan
29
7:00 PM19:00

SAVE THE DATE!! Thierry & L A's 60th & 70th Bday Celebration at the Cutting Room

SAVE THE DATE! SUNDAY JANUARY 29th

20 Years later,we’re doing it again!

 THIERRY & L A’s 60th and 70th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION & JAM @ The CUTTING ROOM NYC

WE HEARD YOU & YOU CAN NOW PAY ON ZELLE & CASHAPP!!

For Zelle (Staciahobdy@yahoo.com)

For CashApp ($MTAGD)

In the note section put in “Bday Party Payment for how many people” you’re paying for & their names. That’s It!

You can also purchase tickets on Eventbrite as well.

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/l-a-blacksmith-and-thierry-dejean-55549482373

    Hope ta See Ya.

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JAZZ-PLUS AT THE QUEENS COURTHOUSE
Aug
4
1:00 PM13:00

JAZZ-PLUS AT THE QUEENS COURTHOUSE

  • Queens Courthouse https://goo.gl/maps/vU39bntGPa7pytVE6 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

JAZZ-PLUS and I will be closing out the Sutphin Boulevard Summer Concert Series.. From 1pm Sharp till 2pm. We’ll be bringing our “Good-Feeling” music to the community. So come on out and join us for a great time at the Courthouse. Joining me will be James Preston=Keys/ Dave Brown=Guitar/Lucianna Padmore=Drums

https://goo.gl/maps/vU39bntGPa7pytVE6

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CELEBRATION FOR BERNARD BRIM
Dec
12
2:00 PM14:00

CELEBRATION FOR BERNARD BRIM

On December 12th 2021 @ 2pm till 4pm. The New York Players (Bernards Band) will be coming together one last time to celebrate Bernards memory with Music and Stories. It will be a beautiful afternoon that you'll absolutely enjoy. The Musicians that afternoon will be

Lenny Underwood=Keys &Vocals
Dave Brown=Guitar & Vocals
Larry Ross= Bass & Vocals
Tony Lewis= Drums
Reggie Pittman= Trumpet
Saxy Ric=Sax & Vocals
L A Blacksmith= Sax & Vocals
Pep= Lead Vocals
Tanesha Gary= Lead Vocals
Esther Kennerly= Lead Vocals

we'll be performing live at the Roosevelt Library in Roosevelt L I 11575 from 2pm to 4pm. Tickets are available on Eventbritehttps://facebook.com/events/s/bernard-and-sandra-brim-celebr/180287584304710/ For more info please text 201-686-7760

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Hey friends & family JaZZ-Plus & I will be doing a Virtual Concert for St John's United Methodist Church
Dec
10
7:00 PM19:00

Hey friends & family JaZZ-Plus & I will be doing a Virtual Concert for St John's United Methodist Church

MUSICIANS WILL BE

L A BLACKSMITH SAX-FLUTE-WX5-VOCALS

STACIA HOBDY=VOCALS

LENNY UNDERWOOD=KEYS

DAVE BROWN=GUITAR

TETSUYA SATO=BASS

CAMILLE GAINER JONES=DRUMS

GO TO stjohnsumce.org TO GET YOUR TICKETS WHICH ARE $35.00.

THERE WILL BE PRAISE, JAZZ, CHRISTMAS, REGGAE,SOCA R&B ON THE MENU. YOU DON’T WANNA MISS IT.

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L A BLACKSMITH & JAZZ-PLUS IN CONCERT AT CLINTON HILL LIBRARY
Sep
23
4:00 PM16:00

L A BLACKSMITH & JAZZ-PLUS IN CONCERT AT CLINTON HILL LIBRARY

WE’RE GONNA HAVE A GOOD FEEL GOOD TIME! YOU DON’T WANNA MISS IT!! Copy and paste or click the link below. Joining me on

Keys=James Preston

Drums=Camille Gainer Jones

Guitar=Abdul Zuhri

L A BlackSmith Sax, Vocals, Flute

Click on the link below for more info

https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/outdoor-summer-evening-clinton-hill-library-20210923?fbclid=IwAR1S5FTahDiKweccgYq4CG7oKRYpAO9bNvCmpwnBrhO46G8dMWH3ipB1_SU

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SMOOTH JAZZ & R&B CAFE FOR BROOKS MEMORIAL UMC WOMENS COMMITTEE
Aug
22
4:00 PM16:00

SMOOTH JAZZ & R&B CAFE FOR BROOKS MEMORIAL UMC WOMENS COMMITTEE

JAZZ-PLUS AND I WILL BE BRINGING OUR GOOD FEEL TO THE GOOD PEOPLE AT BROOKS MEMORIAL WHERE THE REVEREND DELORES BARRETT IS THE PASTOR.

THIS SHOW WILL BE BROADCASTED VIRTUALLY ON ZOOM

THE TICKETS ARE $35 and here is the link below to purchase tickets

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/smooth-jazz-and-rb-cafe-featuring-the-sounds-of-l-a-blacksmith-jazz-plus-tickets-163768701595?fbclid=IwAR2G82abQ0eYh06QQdiBwXHiSOm18XeKZuWlRrOvRWp_jPIKzSjz3IWaeRs

WE ALWAYS HAVE A GREAT TIME AND YOU WILL TO WHEN YOU JOIN US ON AUGUST 22ND

PLEASE CONTACT STACIA HOBDY staciahobdy@gmail.com

FOR TICKET INFO

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Concert Of Remembrance March 31st 6pm to 7:30pm
Mar
31
6:00 PM18:00

Concert Of Remembrance March 31st 6pm to 7:30pm

Hi my group Jazz-Plus & I are gonna be doing a show. This concert is called Concert Of Remembrance and will be on Fb & You-tube March 31st at 6pm to 7:30pm. This will include dialogue and music and taking us back to March of 2020 in New York.

Links are Below
Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/Blacksmith154/posts/3957839997610057?notif_id=1616966552718542&notif_t=live_video_schedule_broadcaster&ref=notif

YouTube

https://youtu.be/yA_RFtQd0xY

Peace N Love
L A

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L A BLACKSMITH & JAZZ- PLUS BRINGS MOTOWN/SMOOTHJAZZ & SOCA TO DEKALB LIBRARY JAN 13TH @6:30
Jan
13
6:30 PM18:30

L A BLACKSMITH & JAZZ- PLUS BRINGS MOTOWN/SMOOTHJAZZ & SOCA TO DEKALB LIBRARY JAN 13TH @6:30

L A BLACKSMITH AND A FEW MEMBERS OF JAZZ-PLUS

RUSSELL WORRELL=DRUMS & VOCALS

JAMES PRESTON=KEYBOARDS

GET TOGETHER TO BRING SOME MOTOWN, JAZZ, & SOCA TO THE MENU.

L A BLACKSMITH AND A FEW MEMBERS OF JAZZ-PLUS

RUSSELL WORRELL=DRUMS & VOCALS

JAMES PRESTON=KEYBOARDS

GET TOGETHER TO BRING SOME MOTOWN, JAZZ, & SOCA TO THE MENU.

HEY FOLK'S WEDNESDAY JAN 13th at 6:30 pm

L A & JAZZ-PLUS BRING SOME ORIGINAL MATERIAL, SMOOTH-JAZZ & OTHER MUSIC COURTESY OF B.P.L. THIS IS A FREE CONCERT SO DON'T MISS IT, AND THIS SHOW WILL ALSO BE BROADCASTED ON YOU-TUBE & INSTAGRAM, LINKS ARE BELOW.

YOUTUBE= https://youtu.be/M7zPJgkIwHw

INSTAGRAM= https://www.instagram.com/lasaxy154

FACEBOOK=RIGHT HERE ON MY PROFILE PAGE https://www.facebook.com/Blacksmith154/

PEACE N LOVE & HAPPY NEW YEAR.

L A.

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L A BLACKSMITH & JAZZ-PLUS COURTESY OF BPL
Dec
28
6:00 PM18:00

L A BLACKSMITH & JAZZ-PLUS COURTESY OF BPL

Hi my group Jazz-Plus & I are gonna be doing a show and I think you should know, it's gonna be a lot of fun and its Free.

Monday Dec 28th at 6 PM EST – 7 PM EST
Public · Hosted by L A Blacksmith
Online with Facebook Live
with a FREE HOUR of musical entertainment that we'll be providing on these social media platforms.
Facebook=https://www.facebook.com/events/154286329814180

YouTube=https://youtu.be/Iy7NHRRTDFU

Instagram= http://www.instagram.com/lasaxy154/


www.lablacksmith.com


So please join us as we Groove, Smile, Laugh and entertain you the best way we know how. CLICK OR COPY AND PASTE THE LINKS OF THE MEDIA OF YOUR CHOICE AND WE'LL SEE YOU THERE.

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A Feel-Good & Inspiring Musical Afternoon Courtesy of BPL with L A Blacksmith & Jazz-Plus
Dec
11
5:00 PM17:00

A Feel-Good & Inspiring Musical Afternoon Courtesy of BPL with L A Blacksmith & Jazz-Plus

Friday Dec 11th at 5 PM EST – 6 PM EST

Public · Hosted by L.a. Blacksmith

Online with Facebook Live

We're Back!! And hopefully to inspire and help you feel better during these challenging times with a FREE HOUR of musical entertainment that we'll be providing THIS Friday on my Profile page on

Facebook= https://www.facebook.com/Blacksmith154

YouTube= https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUgWPLEOgJcalPdfEraH3BA (Please Subscribe so you're in the know)

Instagram= http://www.instagram.com/lasaxy154/

So please join us as we Groove, Smile, Laugh and entertain you the best way we know how. COPY AND PASTE THE LINKS TO THE MEDIA OF YOUR CHOICE AND WE'LL SEE YOU THERE.

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