Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles Presents

ARI PROJECT 2015: Performing Arts
"Collage – an intimate encounter between Korean music and Jazz" 

Promoted by Kelly Che and The Chestondi Project

-Date: Friday, June 5, 2015 at 7:30pm
-Place: Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles 3rd Fl. Ari Hall
5505 Wilshire Blvd., LA, CA 90036
-Online Reservation: www.kccla.org/english/programs_reservation.asp
-For more Info: tammy@kccla.org or 323-936-3015

-Performers-
Kelly Che – vocals
Joe Rotondi – piano
Edward Resto – bass
Ramon Stagnaro – guitar
Joey De Leon – percussion
Harry Kim – trumpet
Walter Rodriguez - drums

Band bio
Kelly Che & the Chestondi Project offer a unique jazz sound shaped through musicians who can tantalize the senses with an entrancing mix of songs, old and new. Presented songs range in influence from the Beatles to Cole Porter and Korean folk to Brazilian melodies that take audiences on a wonderful musical ride tailored to Los Angeles’ great ethnic stew.

Kelly Che Bio - Vocal
Originally from Seoul, South Korea, Kelly is a classically trained singer and musician who first made her mark on the Los Angeles scene as a well-recognized DJ of several local Korean radio stations. She also discovered she loved singing jazz. Kelly refined her craft performing weekly shows in Los Angeles as well as special events throughout the Southland. During her musical travels, she has collaborated with the likes of John Clayton and Oscar Hernandez. Her debut album, "Collage" featuring notable LA Jazz artists including Edward Resto, Ramon Stagnaro, Joe Rotondi, Joey De Leon, Walter Rodriguez and Harry Kim, is an eclectic mix of musical styles and traditions that creates a transformative listening experience for music lovers of all nationalities. As one reviewer recently put it, “This gorgeous girl from Korea may be a long way from home, but you would never know it after hearing how 'at home' she is with this diverse musical mix.”