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Bill Fulton on keys or piano at 66 California – CLOSED

Bill Fulton at 66 California Ventura was a live jazz performance on September 1, 1996. Fulton performed on piano and keyboards with saxophonist Fred “Steady Freddy” Horn. The engagement took place at 66 California, a longtime Ventura restaurant and live music venue.

Live jazz at 66 California in Ventura

During the 1990s, 66 California was part of Ventura’s active live jazz scene. The venue presented jazz musicians and ensembles in an intimate restaurant setting. In addition, contemporary coverage in the Los Angeles Times documented the club’s jazz programming. The venue helped bring live music to downtown Ventura.

For this September 1996 appearance, Bill Fulton performed with saxophonist Fred Horn, also known as Steady Freddy. Horn is a saxophonist and recording artist with experience in jazz and funk. His releases include Steady Freddy Returns, issued by Rhombus Records.

Bill Fulton on piano and keyboards

The Bill Fulton at 66 California Ventura engagement represents one of many live performances from Fulton’s career. As a professional pianist and keyboardist, he has worked in many musical settings. These include jazz, pop, orchestral music, television, recording sessions, touring, and live entertainment.

Fulton has also maintained a career as a composer, arranger, and orchestrator. His experience at the keyboard has influenced his writing and arranging. In particular, that experience informs his work for rhythm sections, horn ensembles, and big bands.

Explore more performances in the Bill Fulton Music events archive. You can also learn more about his work as a keyboardist and pianist.

Performance details

Artist: Bill Fulton on keys or piano
With: Fred “Steady Freddy” Horn, saxophone
Date: September 1, 1996
Venue: 66 California
Location: 66 S. California St., Ventura, California

Although 66 California has since closed, this performance remains part of Bill Fulton’s archive of professional live engagements. It also documents a period when the Ventura venue regularly presented live jazz.

Artist: Bill Fulton on keys or piano
Date/Time: September 1, 1996 12:00 am
Venue: 66 California - CLOSED
Address: 66 S California St Ventura, CA 93001

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