Chris Williams Trio to Perform at Ambrosia Restaurant

The world class Ambrosia Restaurant (www.ocpavilion.com) is pleased to announce the critically acclaimed Chris Williams Trio will perform live jazz at their dinner service, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Wednesday through Saturday.

Jazz vocalist Chris Williams is touted for his vibrant stage presence and performs straight-ahead, bebop and latin jazz while consistently putting new twists on old standards. Chris makes the music solely his own and is known for unique and inventive interpretation of the music while maintaining a profound respect for the rich tradition of jazz music. Chris performs with David Miller on the upright bass and Matt Politano on Piano.

Chris has toured extensively in Europe and the United States and has a top-selling CD, “Premoderism”. He has been touted as a “Fabulous Find” by KLAC radio, featured on the Fox 11 News, and received radio recognition on KKJZ 88.1 FM with Helen Borgers and on KABC 790 AM with Doug McIntyre. Chris also performs the third Tuesday of each month at the famous Steamers Jazz Café in Fullerton.

David Miller, recently returned Orange County native, is a performing and recording artist and a music educator. David attended music school in New York at the prestigious New School where he received his Bachelor degree in jazz music. While in New York, he performed with jazz greats Ornette Coleman, Eric Alexander and Roy Hargrove. David has toured extensively both nationally and internationally and has performed at such events as the Copenhagen and North Sea Jazz Festivals. He has also recorded and toured with the legendary swing band Royal Crown Review. Since returning to Southern California in 2001, David has worked with top Los Angeles based jazz musicians, Joe La Barbera, Larry Koonse, and Theo Saunders and has completed a Master’s degree in Jazz Music from The California Institute of the Arts. David has recorded with the Evan Stone Quartet, who received the OC Music Award for Best Jazz Album in 2006. He can be seen regularly performing at Steamers, Spaghettini’s, Spazio and Charlie O’s.

Matt Politano, jazz pianist, is a highly skilled and versatile musician. Matt was awarded a music scholarship to attend the University of North Texas, the country’s oldest and most honored jazz program, and the Manhattan School of Music for his award winning piano playing. In 2000, he received the High School Spotlight Award for excellence in instrumental jazz for Los Angeles County. Some of the musician’s Matt has performed with include Erykah Badu (R&B), Bob Brookmeyer (jazz trombonist), Chris Potter (saxophonist), Benny Green (jazz pianist), Joey DeFrancesco (jazz organist), and the Kim Richmond concert jazz orchestra. Matt has performed at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion and regularly performs at Southern California jazz venues like Steamers, the Jazz Bakery, and L.A.’s Catalina Bar and Grill.

Ambrosia’s menu offers a celebration of the seasonal marketplace with the culinary artistry of Executive Chef Michael Rossi. The menu features a pairing of fine wines with the freshest fruits, vegetables and entrees of the season, achieving a dynamic balance that both excites and entices the palette. A brick-domed, intimate Wine Cellar offers rare vintages of fine wines from around the world.

The Ambrosia Restaurant is located in the OC Pavilion performing arts center in historic Santa Ana. Reservations are encouraged and can be made by contacting the Ambrosia Restaurant at 714-550-0811. Reservations can also be made online at www.ocpavilion.com.

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About Ambrosia
Ambrosia provides a celebration of the Seasonal Marketplace. The menu features a pairing of fine wines with the freshest fruits, vegetables and entrees of the season, achieving a dynamic balance that both excites and entices the palette. A brick-domed, intimate Wine Cellar offers rare vintages of fine wines from around the world. In addition to our beautiful and intimate restaurant, we offer 5 private dining room experiences: The Boardroom seats 12; The Wine Cellar seats 18; The Lodge seats 14; El Presidente seats 8; Dome of the Sea seats 8. Ambrosia is open for lunch Tuesday – Friday, 11:30am – 2:30pm and dinner Tuesday – Saturday & Every Show Night, 5:00pm – 10:00pm. Reservations can be made online at www.ocpavilion.com or by calling 714-550-0811.

About Chris Williams
Chris Williams has been performing professionally since he was fifteen years old. Now at 28, this Canadian sensation has impressed audiences with his intense passion, vocal proficiency and musical maturity. He has built a loyal following, as his highly entertaining performances are met with great enthusiasm by people of all ages. Mr. Williams schedule can be viewed online at www.cwjazz.com.

High-resolution images are available by contacting Jamie Pastor at 714-550-0880, ext. 229 or by email at jpastor@ocpavilion.com.