Palm Springs

Mark Fitchett in Palm Springs, California

This is one of my favorite photographs of Mark, taken on New Year's Eve, at the Mariposa Cafe, in downtown Palm Springs.

--The Daily Fitchett

Mike Gin at the Bravo Awards

Bill Beverly and Lisa Kato Fitchett with Redondo Beach Mayor Mike Gin

Real estate attorney Bill Beverly, Peninsula School of Music owner Lisa Kato Fitchett, and Redondo Beach mayor Mike Gin at the Asia America Symphony Association's Bravo Awards in Los Angeles. --The Daily Fitchett

Chris Botti in Lake Tahoe

Jazz trumpet player Chris Botti with friends

Jazz trumpeters in the house! Jim Hale with Chris Botti after a performance in Lake Tahoe

--The Daily Fitchett

Chris Botti Live

Chris Botti speaking from the stage in Lake Tahoe

In Lake Tahoe: Jazz trumpeter Chris Botti performed material from his albums "Italia", "Chris Botti in Boston", and "When I Fall in Love".

--The Daily Fitchett, 11/28/09.

Skiing

Lake Tahoe: Ever the die hard, Mark decided to teach himself to ski in one afternoon.

--The Daily Fitchett

Herbie Hancock and Lang Lang at the Hollywood Bowl

Hollywood, California - The seasoned veteran vs. the young upstart: The Herbie Hancock and Lang Lang tour included the Hollywood Bowl. This photograph was my snapshot (without using flash) from the bleachers.

Related Post: Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter at Walt Disney Concert Hall

--The Daily Fitchett

Jacqueline Alban

Lisa Kato Fitchett and Jacqueline Alban

with Jackie Alban at the Founder's Luncheon for the Palos Verdes Junior Women's Club in Palos Verdes Estates

--The Daily Fitchett

Donna Butler

Blues singer Donna Butler at Jim and Claudia's 2008 Holiday Party and Musicians' Jam Session. --The Daily Fitchett, 12/17/08.

Blues singer Donna Butler

Corporate Sponsors

Peninsula School of Music was honored for our corporate sponsorship of the Palos Verdes Junior Women's Club, a club that raises money for groups that serve women and children in crisis in the South Bay.

--The Daily Fitchett

15-Foot Banner Featuring Mark

Palos Verdes Street Fair banner featuring Mark

There's nothing like having a 15-foot banner featuring  you.  We happened upon this banner at the Palos Verdes Street Fair in Rolling Hills Estates, CA.

--The Daily Fitchett

Sunday By The Sea

Jazz flutist Stephanie James and The Mark Fitchett Band performed at Sunday By The Sea, a fundraiser for Trinity Hospice Care, held at the home of Julian and Carolyn Elliott in Palos Verdes Estates, California. Pictured here: Allen Ellis (percussion), Chuck Turner (keyboards), Mark Fitchett (guitar), Anthony Alvarez (bass), Stephanie James (flute), and Greg Alban (drums).

--The Daily Fitchett

Cat Dance

Video footage of Stephanie James and The Mark Fitchett Band's live performance of their original tune Cat Dance at Alva's Showroom in San Pedro. Watch Video

Featuring Craig Roth (piano), Mark Fitchett (guitar), Stephanie James (flute), Allen Ellis (vibes), Anthony Alvarez (bass), and Gregory Scott Alban (drums).

Vibraphonist Allen Ellis performs with Stephanie James and Mark Fitchett

--The Daily Fitchett, 4/5/08.

Stephanie James & The Mark Fitchett Band

Jazz flutist Stephanie James performing with the Mark Fitchett Band in Los Angeles. The band are: Joe Kennedy (piano), Anthony Alvarez (bass), Mark Fitchett (guitar), and Gregory Scott Alban (drums).

Stephanie James and The Mark Fitchett Band performing in Los Angeles

--The Daily Fitchett

Stephanie James

Stephanie James in Los Angeles, CA. The Daily Fitchett, 7/16/10.

Jazz flutist Stephanie James performing with the Mark Fitchett Band: Contemporary jazz with a latin twist.

--The Daily Fitchett

Don Knabe

Mark Fitchett, Lisa Kato Fitchett, Don Knabe

Peninsula School of Music owners Mark Fitchett and Lisa Kato Fitchett accepting the award for Best New Business from Los Angeles County 4th District Supervisor Don Knabe at Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce's Salute To Business awards dinner at Los Verdes Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.

--The Daily Fitchett

Festival of Lights Parade

"Best New Business" owners Lisa Kato Fitchett and Mark Fitchett

Brrrr! Riding in an open top Jaguar as part of a parade held in December at night. Pictured Here: "Best New Business" Peninsula School of Music owners Lisa Kato Fitchett and Mark Fitchett riding in the Festival of Lights Parade in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.

--The Daily Fitchett

Lisa Kato Fitchett

Pianist Lisa Kato Fitchett

Publicity photo for Lisa Kato Fitchett

--The Daily Fitchett