Hi folks,I wanted to let you know about some exciting events coming up:First, next Friday July 31, I am very happy to be bringing my Quintet+1 to the Presidio Sessions series, which is presented by San Francisco Friends of Chamber Music at the Presidio Officers' Club. The room is beautiful, parking is easy, and best of all, it's FREE! (However, seating is limited and these shows have been popular, so they suggest you reserve a spot through Eventbrite.) As a bonus, I'm very excited to have as a special guest, from New York, the amazing flutist and saxophonist (and alumnus of the Quintet+1) Evan Francis. We'll be playing music from our albums Roads & Codes ("4-1/2 stars" -Downbeat) and my new suite Interview Music (coming to a CD near you in 2016). The series encourages a casual atmosphere and interaction with the musicians (but no stage diving!).WHAT: The Ian Carey Quintet+1 featuring Evan FrancisWHO: Jon Arkin, drums; Sheldon Brown, bass clarinet & saxophone; Ian Carey, trumpet; Fred Randolph, bass; Adam Shulman, piano; and Evan Francis, flute & saxophoneWHEN: Friday, July 31, 6:00pm-7:30pmWHERE: The Presidio Officers' Club, 50 Moraga Ave, San FranciscoHOW MUCH: Free! (Reserve a seat here)The following Sunday (8/2), my partner-in-crime Ben Stolorow and I will be presenting a two-hour workshop for musicians at the California Jazz Conservatory on the Art of the Duo. Drawing from the techniques presented on our 2014 album Duocracy, we will demonstrate the range of possibilities of the duo, outlining the traditional roles of each instrument as well as showing the potential for creating more abstract contrapuntal textures. Special emphasis placed on the importance of rhythmic feel in performing in this fun yet challenging format. Open to all instrumentalists and improvising vocalists.WHAT: The Art of the Duo: a WorkshopWHO: Ian Carey, trumpet; Ben Stolorow, pianoWHEN: Sunday, August 2, 2pm-4pmWHERE: California Jazz Conservatory, 2087 Addison St, BerkeleyHOW MUCH: $30 advance, $45 day of workshopFinally, after the duo workshop, I will be heading to Portola Vineyards for an evening performance with the great bassist Fred Randoph and his Quintet as part of their summer jazz series. We'll be playing music from Fred's great new album Song Without Singing.WHAT: Portola Vineyards Summer Jazz Presents the Fred Randolph QuintetWHO: Fred Randolph, bass; Greg Wyser-Pratt, drums; Matt Clark, piano; Rob Roth, tenor saxophone; Ian Carey, trumpetWHEN: Sunday, August 2, 5:30pm-7pmWHERE: Portola Vineyards, 850 Los Trancos Rd, Portola Valley, CAHOW MUCH: $15 adult, $4 childThanks, and hope to see you at one or more of these events!