Jazzed About Pets March 1, 2008

Craig Chaquico will perform at Valley Humane Society's "Jazzed About Pets," an exciting evening of smooth jazz, to be held Saturday, March 1, at the Palm Event Center. Enjoy a delightful array of heavy hors d'oeuvres and no host cocktails as you savor the music. Admission is $85 per person and proceeds go to support the programs of Valley Humane Society, a nonprofit organization.

Headliner Craig Chaquico has engaged and inspired two generations of pop music fans as the lead guitarist and most prolific principle song-writer for Jefferson Starship and Starship from 1973-1990. In the early 1990's Craig left the fast-paced pop world and reinvented himself as an award winning solo contemporary instrumental artist, songwriter, producer and bandleader. Craig is now one of the most popular and best-selling artists in the smooth jazz genre.

London-born pianist and composer Terry Disley will open the evening with his 5 piece all-star jazz group The Terry Disley Experience. As a long time touring and recording keyboardist, Terry has worked on studio and live projects with Bryan Ferry, Van Morrison, George Harrison and has appeared alongside jazz luminaries such as McCoy Tyner, Cedar Walton and Monty Alexander. The Terry Disley Experience plays original compositions, which embrace swing, cool jazz, funk, salsa rhythms and reggae with some very catchy accessible melodies.

For more information and to purchase admission to Jazzed About Pets, contact the Valley Humane Society at (925) 426-8656 or www.valleyhumane.org. Valley Humane Society is located at 3670 Nevada Street, Pleasanton. Hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Valley Humane Society (VHS) is an animal welfare organization advocating responsible pet ownership. VHS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that receives no government funds, tax dollars, or money from national humane organizations. Our programs and services are available because of the generosity of the community.

$85 per person.

Official Website: http://www.valleyhumane.org