Alanna & These Fine Gentlemen are known for their classy, sultry, and nostalgic tone. Melding jazz, bossa-nova and pop, they have a swanky vibe right out of a Pink Panther film. All of their song selections are rooted with the welcoming voice of Alanna, who will often switch between English, Portuguese, and her trombone. She is backed by the finest of gentlemen with Shin Kawasaki on guitar, Evan Calbi on bass, Amos Przekaza on drums and upon special request, Kyle O'Donnell on sax.
In addition to performing at private parties and corporate events, they have had long standing residencies at Hotel Casa Del Mar, Seventy7 Lounge and The Everly Hotel. The band continues to build a local and dedicated fanbase and hopes to expand that with an album. Currently, they are working on original songs that will be released soon.
Meet the Band-
Alanna Vicente started playing trombone in high school after her music teacher convinced her she was perfect for the instrument because she had “long arms” — and he also already had too many flute players. Years later, while working as a model in New York she fell in love with the jazz scene and started singing out with a couple bands. She began writing her own songs, one of which (“Pop! Goes My Heart”) was co -written with Andrew Wyatt and featured in Hugh Grant’s romantic comedy, Music & Lyrics. Since then, she continues to perform regularly in Los Angeles with multiple projects engaging her love of storytelling through music, songwriting, and photography.
Lead guitarist/singer/producer Shin Kawasaki, is a legend on his own. Growing up in Japan and coming to LA in 1999 to play music, Shin has worked with Emmy-winning composer Misha Segal and contributed to countless live recordings such as SanDisk, Turkey Shoot Music Festival, Japan Self-Defense Airforce, NHK Enterprises, KDDI, & Japan Airlines. Shin is also a two-time Independent Music Awards finalist (Album/Eclectic).
A native of Los Angeles, bassist Evan Calbi studied with Bill Markus, the leader of the late-night jazz jams at the gone but not forgotten 5th St. Dicks Coffee House in Leimert Park. Evan has worked in all styles of music, from pop bands to jazz groups and theater ensembles.
Amos Przekaza is the band’s drummer. He moved from Michigan to Los Angeles in 2003, and has been playing a variety of gigs ever since. He studied privately with Zoro the Drummer, Ivo Nakov, and Bruce Becker. Amos works in multiple genres of music, from rock shows to jazz, and musical theater.
In addition to performing at private parties and corporate events, they have had long standing residencies at Hotel Casa Del Mar, Seventy7 Lounge and The Everly Hotel. The band continues to build a local and dedicated fanbase and hopes to expand that with an album. Currently, they are working on original songs that will be released soon.
Meet the Band-
Alanna Vicente started playing trombone in high school after her music teacher convinced her she was perfect for the instrument because she had “long arms” — and he also already had too many flute players. Years later, while working as a model in New York she fell in love with the jazz scene and started singing out with a couple bands. She began writing her own songs, one of which (“Pop! Goes My Heart”) was co -written with Andrew Wyatt and featured in Hugh Grant’s romantic comedy, Music & Lyrics. Since then, she continues to perform regularly in Los Angeles with multiple projects engaging her love of storytelling through music, songwriting, and photography.
Lead guitarist/singer/producer Shin Kawasaki, is a legend on his own. Growing up in Japan and coming to LA in 1999 to play music, Shin has worked with Emmy-winning composer Misha Segal and contributed to countless live recordings such as SanDisk, Turkey Shoot Music Festival, Japan Self-Defense Airforce, NHK Enterprises, KDDI, & Japan Airlines. Shin is also a two-time Independent Music Awards finalist (Album/Eclectic).
A native of Los Angeles, bassist Evan Calbi studied with Bill Markus, the leader of the late-night jazz jams at the gone but not forgotten 5th St. Dicks Coffee House in Leimert Park. Evan has worked in all styles of music, from pop bands to jazz groups and theater ensembles.
Amos Przekaza is the band’s drummer. He moved from Michigan to Los Angeles in 2003, and has been playing a variety of gigs ever since. He studied privately with Zoro the Drummer, Ivo Nakov, and Bruce Becker. Amos works in multiple genres of music, from rock shows to jazz, and musical theater.
PAST CLIENTS/VENUES
THE ACE HOTEL DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES
THE BEL AIR BAY CLUB
THE BOARDROOM LOS ANGELES
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB VENICE
THE CANARY HOTEL SANTA BARBARA
THE CARONDELET HOUSE
THE CULVER HOTEL
CURTIS STONE EVENTS
ENTIRE PRODUCTIONS
THE KIMPTON EVERLY HOTEL HOLLYWOOD
THE FEDERAL LONG BEACH
FOUR SEASONS WESTLAKE
GRAND PERFORMANCES
HABITAS VENICE BEACH
THE HAMMER MUSEUM
HIGHLAND PARK BOWL
HOTEL CASA DEL MAR SANTA MONICA
THE INTERCONTINENTAL DTLA
JONATHAN BEACH CLUB
LOEWS HOLLYWOOD
THE MAJESTIC LOS ANGELES
MALIBU WINES
MARGOT CULVER CITY
THE MILLINNIUM BILTMORE HOTEL LOS ANGELES
MILKEN INSTITUTE
THE MONTAGE LAGUNA BEACH
OAK CANYON RANCH MALIBU
ON THE BEAT MUSIC AGENCY
PELICAN HILL NEWPORT BEACH
THE RUBY STREET HIGHLAND PARK
SAN YSIDRO RANCH SANTA BARBARA
SEVENTY7 LOUNGE CITY
SIXTY HOTEL BEVERLY HILLS
SOFITEL BEVERLY HILLS
SPAGO
THE SUPPERCLUB LOS ANGELES
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD
WALDORF ASTORIA BEVERLY HILLS
WARNER BROS. SPECIAL EVENTS
WESTIN PASADENA