Bill Fulton on keys or piano with Christopher Mason
Bill Fulton with Christopher Mason at Jax was one of Fulton’s Southern California engagements with alto saxophonist Christopher Mason, this time at Jax in Glendale.
In addition, the personnel names drummers Donald Dean and Raymond Pounds. Also, bassists Louis Spears and Lewis Large appear, along with other musicians. Meanwhile, Dean had deep roots in Los Angeles jazz and worked with artists including Les McCann. Similarly, Pounds brought extensive recording experience, including work with Stevie Wonder. Those names place the engagement among seasoned Southern California players. Their careers crossed jazz, R&B and studio work.
Jax and the Los Angeles music scene
Jax Bar & Grill operated at 339 N. Brand Boulevard in Glendale and developed a reputation as a jazz supper club. The room regularly presented Los Angeles-area jazz musicians alongside dinner and bar service. Meanwhile, the club’s jazz identity is well established. The Los Angeles Times later listed drummer Donald Dean at Jax with the American Jazz Quintet. In addition, period listings placed many jazz artists at the Brand Boulevard room.
Eventually, Jax closed after a run of more than three decades. Therefore, Fulton’s engagement with Christopher Mason belongs to that history. Jax served Glendale audiences with live jazz for many years. The address for Fulton’s engagement was 339 North Brand Blvd.
Jazz on Brand Boulevard
In fact, jazz formed a regular part of Jax’s identity. Moreover, period coverage and listings put numerous Los Angeles jazz players on its stage, including Donald Dean. The room combined dining, a bar and late-night music. Eventually, it became a recognizable Glendale jazz address.
Bill Fulton with Christopher Mason at Jax remains part of Fulton’s broader history of live performances with Los Angeles-area musicians. Taken with Fulton’s other appearances from the period, the engagement captures one corner of the active Los Angeles live-music circuit in which he worked.
In addition, more appearances can be found in Fulton’s past events. For additional historical context, see Los Angeles Times coverage of jazz at Jax.
Artist: Bill Fulton on keys or pianoDate/Time: July 21, 1990 12:00 am
Venue: Jax - CLOSED
Address: 339 North Brand Blvd Glendale, CA 91203
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