Hello Music Lover!
 
This year’s compelling election cycle has finally come to a close, and the holidays are right around the corner. Here is my age-old blessing for you and your loved ones in the coming year and beyond:

“Live long and prosper.”
-- Spock of Star Trek

Fortunately, we do have something to say about our own wealth and health. Our nation has spoken up and chosen the intelligent leadership of President-elect Barack Obama. This new direction, along with our fortitude as American citizens, gives promise to a stronger economy for everyone in due time.
 
We also have the power to influence the quality and length of our own lives. Recently, I  discovered an intriguing website that helped me determine my life expectancy. I answered 40 quick questions about my life style, diet, overall health and genetic predisposition to find out to what age I may live. Then I learned a few simple ways to add quality years to my life. Try it for yourself!


I am expected to live to 103! But I could add 6 more years if I clean up my act. This may be a good time to make those New Year’s Resolutions.
 
Speaking of the new year, hurry and make your reservation for the celebration that will kick off 2009 in style. Join me on New Year’s Eve for the party of the year, and hear some of the Bay Area’s hottest musicians groovin' on your smooth jazz favorites.


Wednesday, December 31
NEW YEAR'S EVE GALA!
J'LaChic's Winter Wonderland Celebration
featuring saxophonist Sonya Jason's "Smooth"
with keyboardist Peter Horvath
electric bassist Nelson Braxton
and drummer Tommy Bradford
Claremont Resort & Spa
41 Tunnel Road
Berkeley, CA
9 p.m. - 1 a.m.
reservations (866) 907-3777
 
 
Meanwhile, I’ve heard that music makes you live longer, so enjoy the real thing at every opportunity!


Thursday, November 20
saxophonist Sonya Jason's "Style"
with guitarist Jim Nichols
and acoustic bassist Sam Bevan
Half Moon Bay Brewing Company
(650) 728-2739
390 Capistrano Road
Princeton By The Sea, CA
6 - 9 p.m., no cover


Friday, November 21
saxophonist Sonya Jason's "Groove"
with drummer Billy Johnson
and keyboardist Allen Leong
Sam's Chowder House
(650) 712-0245
4210 Cabrillo Highway
Half Moon Bay, CA
7:00 - 10:00 p.m., no cover


Thursday, December 4
saxophonist Sonya Jason
with party band The Fundamentals
ShBoom Nightclub
925-837-9777
2410 San Ramon Valley Blvd
San Ramon, CA 94583
8:00 - 11:00 p.m., $10 cover


Thursday, December 11
saxophonist Sonya Jason's "Groove"
with keyboardist Allen Leong 
and drummer Rob Rhodes
Half Moon Bay Brewing Company
(650) 728-2739
390 Capistrano Road
Princeton By The Sea, CA
6 - 9 p.m., no cover


Like to plan ahead? View my complete PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE by clicking this link:
 
 

Discover more about the various BANDS that I lead (descriptions, mp3 demos and song lists) by clicking this link:
 
 

Feel free to forward this email to your friends who love HOT SAX.
I THANK YOU for your appreciation of good music and the artists who make it!
 
Sonya Jason
(650) 563-9155


P.S. Well, did you take the life expectancy test? No? What are you waiting for? You don’t want to know the result because then you might have to DO something about it? Oh, GROW UP!  
“If I had known I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself!”
-- anonymous T-shirt slogan