Dunes’ Back Bay Bistro Jazzes Up For One-night-only Supper Club

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. - Oct. 20, 2015 - PRLog -- The New York Times calls Mark Dresser, “one of the great instrumental forces in recent American jazz” and now the virtuoso composer and bassist will be joined by 6 other leading jazz musicians for an exclusive one-night-only engagement at the Back Bay Bistro at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort on Sunday, December 13. The supper show will feature various food stations positioned on the courtyard serving antipasti, farm-to-table salads, carved turkey & beef, sliders, shrimp scampi, herb ravioli and holiday desserts. Cost is $30 per person including dinner and $20 for show-only tickets ($10 for children under 12 and students).

         Dresser, who was recently honored with the prestigious Duke Foundation Impact Award, will perform a program of world-premiere pieces.  He will be joined by a stellar bicoastal band including Marty Ehrlich on reeds, Nicole Mitchell on flute, Michael Dessen on trombone, David Morales-Boroff on violin, Joshua White on piano and Kjell Nordeson on drums.

         “Music lovers and jazz enthusiasts in particular are in for a real treat as we welcome Mark Dresser and his band for our first ever Supper Club,” said Dunes Executive Vice President and General Manager Andrew Theodorou.  “Executive Chef Bruno Massuger has crafted a sumptuous menu for the night that will make the evening nothing short of spectacular.”

         In addition to his live performances, Dresser has performed on more than 150 albums, 30 of them as the featured performer. Among the greats with whom he has collaborated are Anthony Braxton, John Zorn, George Lewis, Diamanda Galas and Wilco guitarist Nels Cline.

         Ticket supply is limited and reservations may be made in advance by calling 949-729-1144.

         The Back Bay Bistro is a contemporary 199-seat dining establishment featuring a number of innovative design elements. Among the features that distinguish the bistro from other restaurants are its spectacular bay views, convertible roof that can open up during warm days, ample parking and plenty of seating to ease crowding.  With 60 al fresco seats providing guests with refreshing breezes off Newport’s Back Bay, the restaurant specializes in fresh, sustainable seafood and serves dinner Tues-Sun (5 p.m. – Close), lunch Wed-Sun (opening at 11:00 a.m.) and brunch on Sat & Sun starting at 9 a.m., with breakfast served from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m.  For more information visit www.NewportDunes.com/back-bay-bistro.

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