Laguna Beach Live! sets dates for 2 future jazz performances

Laguna Beach Live! is returning to the Promenade on Forest this Wednesday with Orange County pianist Carol Roman.

Roman, a graduate of Cal State Fullerton, is also a teacher, songwriter and composer, and will begin her performance on Forest Avenue at 5:30 p.m. Roman has released four CDs and recently had her single, “Hidden from View,” played on KJAZZ.

The nonprofit organization also announced it would bring renowned trumpeter Bijon Watson and the Latin Jazz Syndicate, featuring Cuban vocalist Adonis Puentes, to the Women’s Club on St. Ann’s Drive this September. They will perform at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 23, and a cocktail hour is expected to precede the concert.

Seating, however, is limited in light of social distancing due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Tickets cost $30 and are expected to go on sale for the general public on Aug. 10, after being available for members of the nonprofit since Aug. 3. Both concerts are part of Laguna Beach Live’s jazz program.

Laguna Beach Live! was founded 20 years ago this month with the aim of boosting Laguna Beach’s reputation as a music town through education and live performances. The group presents more than 30 concerts a year.

Interested readers can visit lagunabeachlive.org for details.

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