For those who live in the San Francisco Bay area, note that Le Jazz Hot featuring Simon Planting on bass will be playing at the Pink House Cafe in downtown Saratoga tonight. Le Jazz Hot is a slightly smaller version of The Hot Club of San Francisco with Paul Mehling and gang. Few tickets remain - so buy on-line if you plan to come.
Not sure if Simon has played with them before - but it should be a rare treat. The GJ equivalent of Paul McCartney playing with the Stones :-)
See
https://cafepinkhouse.com/events-calendar/
I'm always interested in jamming with experienced jazz and gypsy jazz players in the San Francisco - San Jose area. Drop me a line. Bass players welcome!