Concerts

Week of January 1, 2022

Loving Ella and Frank
A swinging tribute of two giants of jazz – Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra

Great Women of the Blues
Alberta Hunter, Bessie Smith, Nina Simone, Aretha, Janis Joplin, Bonnie Raitt — all fierce, funny, gorgeous trailblazers in American music

 

 

Pamela Rose is a Bay Area jazz and blues vocalist who has thrilled audiences with her swinging, soulful style.  Her nationally touring shows celebrating great women in jazz and blues feature multiple Grammy Award winner Ruth Davies on bass and Daria Johnson on drums and vocals.  Pamela’s latest recording ‘Don’t Worry ‘Bout Me’ teamed her up with jazz guitarist Terrence Brewer, recently showcased at the Monterey Jazz Festival.  Rose is thrilled to be able to bring all these talented musicians together to the Ranch!

Pamela Rose – Vocals
Pamela Rose is a San Francisco jazz and blues vocalist and educator who has thrilled audiences locally and internationally with her swinging, soulful style. Rose is that rare breed of entertainer who connects solidly with her audience by always delivering a personal and unforgettable musical experience. Her rich, bold, warm voice and easy rapport with musicians thrills audiences of all ages.
“Outstanding vocals…Pamela Rose hits that jazz and soul sweet spot”. Frank John Hadley, DownBeat
Rose is also best known for her touring concerts celebrating remarkable women in blues and jazz. Her ‘Wild Women of Song’ and ‘Blues is a Woman‘ shows resulted in a book and concert series which has toured nationally. Rose recently teamed up with guitarist Terrence Brewer in a jazz duo project which was showcased at the Monterey Jazz Festival.

Terrence Brewer – Guitar
Terrence Brewer was recently proclaimed by long-time music scribe David Becker as “the San Francisco Bay Area’s #1 jazz guitarist.” Small wonder – this multiple-award winning guitarist is a first call and in demand bandleader, record producer, concert performer, studio musician, and one of the San Francisco Bay Area’s foremost and sought after music educators.

Ruth Davies – Bass
Oakland resident Ruth Davies has lent her fluid, expressive upright bass stylings to many internationally touring artists. Jazz and blues stars such as Charles Brown, Bonnie Raitt, Clark Terry, Elvin Bishop, and Van Morrison are among her long list of tour and recording credentials. Her impressive discography includes many platinum and Grammy-winning recordings. Ruth has toured with Pamela Rose for many years, with her Blues is a Woman and Wild Women of Song shows.

 

Daria Johnson – Drums/Vocals
Daria “Shani” Johnson is a San Francisco based drummer, singer and multi-instrumentalist with a smooth, sensual style and dynamic spirit on stage. She has become one of the most sought-after drummers in the Bay Area. After graduating from the Berklee College of Music, Daria toured with her band London Street in the US and Europe, opening for major acts India Airie, Erykah Bada, Brandi Carlisle, and John Legend. Daria also debuted and starred in the Blues is a Woman show, bringing the audience to their feet night after night.