A Brubeck Summer 2022
Every Wednesday ♦ 6:30-8:30 P.M.
A BRUBECK SUMMER 2022
EVERY WEDNESDAY • 6:30-8:30.PM.
June 29
Svetlana and the DELANCEY FIVE
svetlanajazz.com/delanceyfive
Prepare to swing and be moved!” (JazzLives) as Svetlana and the Delancey Five transport you to the carnival of sound, seamlessly moving from sophisticated tender tones to a rowdy “exuberant, foot-stomping music combining swing and pop-singer/songwriter sensibilities” (WPIX11TV) fit for the 21st Century! Fronted by the “energetic vocalist” Svetlana (Will Friedwald, Wall Street Journal), the band has headlined many sold-out shows in the US, from the premier venues such as the Blue Note, Iridium, Joe’s Pub, to the packed and sweaty underground New York speakeasies, and the band’s Times Square Swing Flashmobs where “the crowd of revelers” (Time Out NY) gyrate together to the band’s jubilant playing!
July 6
Monterey Jazz Festival High School All-Stars
The Monterey Jazz Festival is the longest continuously-running jazz festival in the world and is held annually on the 20-acre, oak-studded Monterey County Fairgrounds in Monterey, Calif. Since 1958, the nonprofit Monterey Jazz Festival has been committed to celebrating America’s creativity and cultural heritage by presenting legendary jazz musicians, composers, and young rising stars.
July 13
Paula West
PAULA WEST is an American jazz and cabaret singer known for her rich, powerful contralto voice and for her highly nuanced interpretations of an extraordinarily eclectic selection of songs that range from the Great American songbook to reinterpretations of songs by artists such as Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Lou Reed and Johnny Cash.
July 20
Benny Benack III with Full Spectrum Jazz
By age 28, trumpeter and singer Benny Benack III has proven to be a rare talent: not only a fiery trumpet player with a stirring command of the postbop trumpet vernacular in the vein of Kenny Dorham and Blue Mitchell, but also a singer with a sly, mature, naturally expressive delivery in the post-Sinatra mold, performing standards and his own astute songs with a thrilling sense of showmanship. His superb intonation and bracing virtuosity enable him to handle astounding feats of originally composed vocalese (complex solos with written lyrics). And he’s a highly capable pianist as well.
July 27
Marcia Ball
“Fifty years have passed in a flash,” says pianist, songwriter, and vocalist Marcia Ball of her long and storied career. Ball, the 2018 Texas State Musician Of The Year, has won worldwide fame and countless fans for her ability to ignite a full-scale roadhouse party every time she takes the stage. Born in Orange, Texas and raised in Vinton, Louisiana, her deep Acadian heritage and a lifetime of absorbing Gulf Coast rhythm and blues is evident in her original songs and the classics she chooses to cover. This has made her a one-of-a-kind favorite with music lovers all over the world. With each new release, her reputation as a profoundly soulful singer, a boundlessly talented pianist and a courageous, inventive songwriter continues to grow. Her love of the road has led to years of soul-satisfying performances at festivals, concert halls and clubs.
Aug 3
Sammy Miller and The Congregation
The seven-piece band is pulling people out of their solitary lives and putting them in the moment with a bracing dose of joyful jazz performed with infectious theatricality. The New York City-based, familial collective has captured its frenetic energy and unflinchingly optimistic songwriting on its debut album, Leaving Egypt.
A native of Los Angeles, Juilliard trained-Grammy® nominated drummer Sammy Miller has been hailed as “the perfect player scholar” (The Wall Street Journal).
Aug 10
Brubeck Brothers Quartet
Chris and Dan Brubeck have been making music together practically all their lives. Drummer Dan and bassist, trombonist, and composer Chris cut their first record together in 1966—nearly a half century ago. They’ve subsequently played a variety of styles in a number of different groups, as well as with their father, jazz giant Dave Brubeck, and with their own Brubeck Brothers Quartet. With Dan and Chris as the foundation, guitarist Mike DeMicco and pianist Chuck Lamb, complete this dynamic quartet. They perform at concert series, colleges, and jazz festivals across North America and Europe including the Newport, Detroit, Montreal, Playboy/Hollywood Bowl, and Monterey Jazz Festivals. The Quartet’s last cd, LifeTimes was a hit on the Jazz Week radio chart where it made the Top Ten list as one of the most played jazz recordings of the year.
Aug 17
Tony Lindsay and The Soul Soldiers
After 25 years as the lead vocalist for Santana, Tony Lindsay has garnered 11 Grammy awards, traveled on several world tours and recorded on seven CDs: Milagro (1992), Supernatural (1999), Shaman (2002), Ceremony (2003) and Food for Thought (2004), Ultimate Santana (2007) and Multi-Dimensional Warrior (2008). Their current tour involves Santana’s First Rock Residency: an exclusive two-year deal for 36 shows with AEG at the Las Vegas Hard Rock Hotel and Casino’s concert hall “The Joint,” which began May 27, 2009. When not on tour with Santana, Lindsay performs at various local venues and festivals. Tony has become a regular performer for The Golden State Warriors(NBA), The Santa Cruz Warriors (G league NBA), The San Francisco 49ers, The San Francisco Giants and The San Jose Sharks, singing The National Anthem.
Single Day Tickets for each concert go on sale the day of the concert at 8 AM.
Email Jess at jessontheplazz@gmail.com to help with your purchase
PAST EVENT
SOUNDS OF SUMMER: SPRING SOIREE
A Collaborative Event between
Los Gatos Music and Arts & the Chamber of Commerce
celebrating the re-emergence of Live Music Events
featuring
Evelyn & Her Vintage Ties with a 1930’s Gatsby theme
Guests are encouraged to wear 1930’s Gatsby-inspired attire.
Enjoy a swing dance demonstration and join
Evelyn’s talented team on the dance floor!
Testarossa Winery, 300 College Ave, Los Gatos 95030
$125 per person • Friday, May 20th, 2022 • 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Guests were treated to passed appetizers and self-serve strolling stations with
decadent bites to satisfy their appetite, while they siped on ne Testarossa wines.
