Bill Fulton on keys or piano with Christopher Mason
Christopher Mason with Bill Fulton at Jax may have brought Fulton together with Mason at Jax in Glendale. Fulton’s original note places a question mark after Christopher Mason’s name, so Mason’s participation in this particular engagement remains uncertain. Fulton played piano or keyboards at the venue.
Meanwhile, the personnel information for this appearance is concise. Mason appears on alto saxophone, with Fulton on piano or keyboards. However, no additional musicians are named for this date. Therefore, the known details focus on the two players and the venue.
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.
Christopher Mason with Bill Fulton at Jax remains part of Fulton’s broader history of live performances with Los Angeles-area musicians. The engagement adds another chapter to Fulton’s long history of live work around Los Angeles. Restaurant rooms, supper clubs and jazz venues all figured in that schedule.
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: June 30, 1990 12:00 am
Venue: Jax - CLOSED
Address: 339 North Brand Blvd Glendale, CA 91203
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