Anthology

‘GREATEST JAZZ HARMONICA PLAYER OF THE CENTURY’

SAN DIEGO, CALIF., Oct. 23 – Jazz great Toots Thielemans—is coming to Anthology on Sat Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. & Sun. Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Thielemans will perform with the Kenny Werner Trio, which also includes Kenny Werner on piano/synthesizer and Oscar Castro-Neves on guitar.

If you’ve ever watched “Sesame Street” or heard “Moon River” from “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”—you’ve heard Toots Thielemans’ harmonica artistry. A seasoned jazz guitarist also known for his accomplished professional whistling, Thielemans is often credited by jazz critics and aficionados as being the greatest jazz harmonica player of the past century.

Born in Brussels in 1922, Thielemans got his start as a guitar player and had the good fortune to join a jam session in Paris with luminaries Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, Max Roach, Sidney Bechert and others in 1949. Three years later, he moved to the U.S. to join Charlie Parker’s All-Stars. He’s played and recorded with Ella Fitzgerald, Billy Joel, Paul Simon, Quincy Jones and a roster of other musical heavyweights.

“Bluesette”—a song in which Thielemans played guitar and whistled in unison, released in 1962—was a worldwide hit. In addition to setting the aural scene for “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” with his plaintive harmonica playing, Thieleman can be heard on scores for movies such as “Midnight Cowboy,” “Baghdad CafÈ” and “French Kiss,” and in Billy Joel’s “Leave a Tender Moment Alone.”

Thielemans continues to perform and record—his 1998 album, “Chez Toots,” featuring Johnny Mathis, is a perennial high-seller.

In October, Thielemans was honored with the 2009 National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters Fellowship.

Ticket prices
Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m. –
GA: $22, Upper Level: $22, Main Floor/Dining: $32, Booths: $48
Nov. 8, 9:30 p.m. –
GA: $15, Upper Level: $20, Main Floor/Dining: $28, Booths: $42
Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m. –
GA: $15, Upper Level: $22, Main Floor/Dining: $32, Booths: $48

ABOUT ANTHOLOGY
Anthology is San Diego’s premier, award-winning live music venue and fine dining restaurant, located in the vibrant neighborhood of Little Italy in downtown San Diego. Inside, Anthology comes to life in the spirit of a 1940s supper club—with a decidedly swank and modern spin—to deliver a harmonious gathering of food, music and world-class ambience. On the stage, Anthology plays host to local, regional and international recording artists in jazz, rock, blues, Latin, singer-songwriter and world music in a performing space that boasts a state-of-the-art sound system and immaculate acoustics.

Anthology’s New American cuisine is inspired by consulting chef and award-winning culinary superstar Bradley Ogden. In just over a year, Anthology has garnered such acclaim as “Best New Jazz Club” by CityBeat, “Best Restaurant Design” by Riviera Magazine and “Best Live Music Venue” by CitySearch.

For a complete listing of upcoming events, with more details about and tickets and artists, and to find more information about private party events, visit www.AnthologySD.com.

Anthology is located at 1337 India Street (between A and Ash Streets).

Tickets are available at the Anthology Box Office, by calling 619.595.0300 and at www.AnthologySD.com.