SLV Presents: The Mike Lent Group - On the Edge of Jazz at Wave Street

Guitarist, producer and local legend Mike Lent is joined by:

Dave Marotta - Bass

Mike Shannon - Drums

Gary Meek - Keyboards and Sax

Ron Pedley - Keyboards.

The show starts with openers Miranda Perl and Adam Astrup at 7:00 pm at Wave Street Studios in Monterey. The show will be recorded for television. Tickets are $30 in advance.

Michael Lent

Michael Lent was born in Santa Barbara, CA. After studying piano from the age of seven, he began playing the guitar at age ten. At age 15, he started working as a professional guitarist – performing in clubs and concerts through his high school years in Pacific Grove, CA. Upon graduation, he attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston.

Michael has toured and recorded with many artists in his career, including: Barry Manilow, Jeffrey Osborne, James Ingram, Marie Osmond, Ricky Martin, Ronnie Laws, Patti Austin, Al Jardine, Steve Miller, Donna Summer, David Foster, Andrea Bocelli, Gerald Albright, Carnie and Wendy Wilson and Grover Washington, Jr., to name a few.

As a session musician in LA, his credits include Grace Under Fire, WKRP in Cincinnati, Ally McBeal, and Walker, Texas Ranger. He has composed music for shows such as ABC’s General Hospital and Port Charles, NBC’s California Dreams, and Sweating Bullets for CBS. In addition, Michael has played guitar for the national tours of the Broadway shows Mamma Mia, Rent, Aida, Chicago, 42nd Street, and The Lion King.

Michael has been performing with Barry Manilow since 1997. He proudly endorses Taylor Guitars, Tom Anderson Guitarworks, MOTU, Mesa/Boogie Amplifiers, Gator Cases and GHS strings.

Selected discography: Jeffrey Osborne - 'That's For Sure’, 'Something Warm For Christmas' Al Jardine - 'Postcard From California’, ’Islands In The Sun’ Ronnie Laws - 'Brotherhood' Gary Meek - ‘Monterey Groove’ (Co-Producer, Guitarist) Barry Manilow - ' 2 Nights Live', 'Scores', 'Live in Las Vegas' (Platinum DVD), 'Greatest Songs of the Fifties' (Platinum record), 'Greatest Songs of the Sixties', Greatest Songs of the Seventies', Greatest Songs of the Eighties', '15 Minutes', 'Live in London'.

TV appearances include: The Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, The Tonight Show, Conan, Rachael Ray, Martha Stewart, Jimmy Kimmel, Ellen DeGeneres, Larry King, Wendy Williams Show, The Late Show with Craig Ferguson and Dancing With The Stars.

Miranda Perl

Miranda Perl is a vocalist and educator from Monterey, California. She got her start in high school with the Monterey Jazz Festival Regional Honor Vocal ensemble, having the opportunity to perform at the Monterey Jazz Festival in 2014 and 2015. She then went on to graduate from the prestigious Jazz Studies program at the University of Northern Colorado where she studied with Julia Dollison and Kerry Marsh. She performed as a member of VocaLab, receiving numerous DownBeat Magazine awards.

Since returning to Monterey in 2020, she has been active in the local jazz and education scenes, and has performed and recorded with such artists as Bruce Forman, Gary Meek, Cindy Alexander, and Grammy-nominated Dennis Murphy. She has appeared at Herb Alpert’s Vibrato in Los Angeles, and Kuumbwa Jazz Center, among many others. Miranda performs the best of the American Songbook featuring fresh takes on jazz standards, and classic hits from legendary artists Stevie Wonder, the Beatles, and more. Rooted in the jazz tradition, Miranda’s sound is modern and innovative.

Miranda offers private voice lessons to people of all ages at the Dennis Murphy School of Music. She also offers foundational piano lessons.

Adam Astrup

Originally from Minnesota, Guitarist/Composer Adam Astrup has been active in the Minneapolis/St. Paul, Northern California and Northern Colorado, music scenes. He has worked with artists such as Bruce Forman, Greg Gisbert, Matteo Sabattini, Gary Meek and many others. Adam graduated from the University of Northern Colorado's jazz program in 2020. After graduating, Adam moved to Monterey, California. Adam has performed with broadway pit orchestras, The Gary Meek Band and others at venues such as The Monterey Jazz Festival, Vibrato Jazz Club, Dakota Jazz Club, The Royal Room, and the Iowa City and Twin Cities Jazz Festivals. Adam is a versatile guitarist who is comfortable in jazz, blues, funk and pop styles. Adam is an active teacher and performer in the Northern California area. Adam's first album "Songs from Before" was released in 2024.

Wave Street Studios, located at 774 Wave Street in Monterey, is a creative hub and event venue that brings together art, culture, and community. Nestled in the heart of Monterey near Cannery Row, the studio serves as a space for privte parties, live music performances, theater, dance, educational workshops, and various cultural events.

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