I produce a concert series in the basement of the First Congregational Church of Martinez.  I conceived of this series as a way to present live jazz at the community level. I perform with my quartet and trio and bring in other world class artists. Check this space for upcoming dates and information.

FCC is located at 1229 Court Street in Martinez

The Joe Warner Trio plays the music of classic American composer George Gershwin, author of such memorable themes as:

"Summertime" 
"Someone to Watch Over Me"
"Nice Work if You Can Get It"
 "Embraceable You"
 "I Got Rhythm"
and
 "They Can't Take That Away From Me"

Featuring Ron Belcher (bass) an Sly Randolph (drums)

Featuring:
Robert Stewart - saxophone
Joe Warner - piano
Ron Belcher - bass
Howard Wiley - drums

"Robert Stewart is one of the best young players that I have heard" - Dizzy Gillespie

"Robert Stewart is truly a unique voice on the saxophone in this day" - Wynton Marsalis 

"Perhaps the most important young artist to come along in decades" - Billy Higgins

"I knew that the spirit was strong with him the first time that I heard him" - Pharoah Sanders

"Robert Stewart is amazing!" - Former President Bill Clinton

Stewart has toured the world with Wynton Marsalis and has also performed, recorded, or toured with the following:

President Bill Clinton, Dizzy Gillespie, Max Roach, McCoy Tyner, Doc Cheatham, Benny Golson, Jimmy Smith, Pharaoh Sanders, Eddie Harris, Freddie Hubbard, Milt Jackson, Billy Higgins, Donald Byrd, Barry Harris, George Coleman, Branford Marsalis, David Murray, Kenny Kirkland, Jeff "Tain" Watts, Bobby Hutcherson, Pony Poindexter, Big Jay McNeely, John Lee Hooker, John Handy, Donald "Duck" Bailey, Freddie Redd, Jon Faddis, Billy Mitchell, Etta Jones, Cassandra Wilson, Ernie Andrews, Eddie Moore, George Cables, Ray Drummond, Chico Freeman, Roy Hargrove, Marcus Roberts, John Hendricks, Les McCann, Cyrus Chestnut/Donald Harrison, Joshua Redman/Brian Blade, James Carter, Bobby Watson, Sonny Simmons, Lavay Smith, Jules Broussard, Greg Philingains (Michael Jackson), Terri Lynn Carrington (Arsenio Hall), Lenny White (Tower of Power), Felton Pilate (Confunkshun), and many others.

Sunday Dec, 18 4pm First Congregational Church
1229 Court St, Martinez

We will be playing our own jazz, blues, and soul versions of your favorite holiday songs. 

Featuring Sly Randolph (drums) and Ron Belcher (bass)

Read about Donald Bailely here: http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/musician.php?id=3574

Featuring: 
Geechi Taylor (trumpet)
Howard Wiley (sax)
Joe Warner (piano)
Ron Belcher (bass)
Donald Duck Bailey (drums)

A special event celebrating one year of presenting live jazz in Martinez!

Faye Carol is one of the premier vocalists of her time.  Her unique style and gift of connecting with her audience is astonishing.  A legend on the Bay Area scene, she has performed with the likes of Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye, Albert King, Eddie 'Cleanhead' Vinson, Pharoah Sanders, Albert Heath, Philly Joe Jones, Charles Brown, and Bobby Hutcherson.  

$10 at the door

www.fayecarol.com

Featuring: 
Joe Warner (piano)
Howard Wiley (drums)
Doug Stuart (bass)

NO Concerts in February. We'll be back in March

Kenny Washington is a jazz vocalist virtuoso. With a range over four octaves, his playful, free approach to any tune is truly awe inspiring. His tone on ballads is liquid, his scat is so rapid-fire, passionate, melodious and inventive that subsequent saxophone solos often pale, and his intonation is so precise that it becomes noticeable if the piano wasn’t tuned that day. His range seems limitless. With a childhood background singing in gospel, Kenny is at home with the Blues as well as Jazz.




$10 suggested donation

Featuring:
Joe Warner (piano)
Ron Belcher (bass)
Howard Wiley (drums)

www.kennywashingtonvocalist.com

Coming in December: 

Dec 19, 4pm
Joe Warner Trio Christmas Special
Unique renditions of your favorite holiday tunes

Dec 26, 4pm 
at Second Baptist Church of Martinez (1020 Las Juntas St)
Kwanzaa Community Celebration 
with special guest artist Sista Kee and IOP
www.sistakee.com

Coming in October:

October 10, 4pm
Thelonious Monk Birthday Tribute with Joe Warner Trio 
Celebrating Monk's 93rd birthday on October 10, 2010


No afternoon concert on October 24...we'll be back November 14

Check out these photos of past concerts!

Coming in September:

September 12, 4pm - 
Valerie Troutt Trio
Featuring Howard Wiley (drums), Ron Belcher (bass), and Eric Vogler (guitar)
Valerie Troutt, a remarkable singer-songwriter, fuses R&B, soul, funk, and jungle in her unique approach to jazz and original compositions.  Her ability as a jazz vocalist and soul composer has inspired the hears of many listeners.  "Mentored by jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves, Troutt approaches R&B standards, house grooves, and her original socially conscious jazz and soul compositions with the verve of the missing masters." (D. Scott Miller, SF Weekly)
$10 at the door
www.valerietoutt.com


September 26, 4pm
Blues and Swing the the Joe Warner Quartet
$5-10 Suggested Donation

Check out this video footage from Sista Kee's concert on June 27, 2010!