New works at SJZ
San Jose Jazz is showcasing a couple artists this month as part of its New Works Fest at the SJZ Break Room in downtown San Jose. Guitarist Hristo Vitchev and pianist/composer Dahveed Behroozi both received grants from SJZ’s Jazz Aid Fund to develop new works.
Behroozi, who serves on the music faculties at Gavilan College and San Jose State University, is set to perform Feb. 17 at 8 p.m. along with drummer Jason Lewis. His focus is in jazz, classical, and new music.
Originally from Bulgaria, Vitchev combines elements of classical, modern jazz, folk and avant-garde sounds in his music. He’ll perform Feb. 23 at 8 p.m., along with pianist Jasnam Daya Singh, bassist Dan Robbins and drummer Mike Shannon.
Tickets for both shows are $10 at https://sanjosejazz.org/tickets.
Neighborhood Notes
ROSE GARDEN>>Besides helping with the nation’s critical blood shortage, everyone who donates blood this month at mobile blood drives hosted by the Stanford Blood Center will be entered into a drawing for tickets to see the Golden State Warriors take on the San Antonio Spurs on March 9 at Chase Center.
Lincoln High School will host a blood drive in the small gym at 555 Dana Ave. on Feb. 16, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., and the Stanford Bloodmobile will pull into Zanotto’s Family Market, 1970 Naglee Ave., on Feb. 22, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Appointments for all blood types can be made at sbcdonor.org, or by calling 888-723-7831 or texting to 999-777.
Donors should be in good health, must be at least 17 (or 16 with a parent or guardian’s consent) and must and bring a photo ID with them. For more information, visit stanfordbloodcenter.org/eligibility or call 888-723-7831.
