Dear Jazz Fans,

We are excited to finally announce our annual GALA supporting
Los Gatos Music & Arts, jazz on the plazz, live music events,
and most important continued music and arts education.

Please join us on Sunday, Sept 17th, 2023, at Testarossa Winery.
PLUS, don’t miss the opportunity to upgrade your experience by attending a very special
Pre-GALA-Event – a “Meet & Greet Cocktail Hour” at Eleven College Ave Restaurant. Your favorite Martini, Manhattan, Craft Cocktails, and nibbles will be awaiting you, along with the ever-charming gents of jazz Jamie Davis, Kenny Washington, and Nicolas Bearde. This year’s Gala event and the Meet & Greet Cocktail hour will be our most important opportunity to support our mission while renewing friendships and enjoying our mutual love for jazz.

The Gala is presented by Los Gatos Music & Arts and Linda L. Lester featuring
Kenny Washington, Nicolas Bearde & Jamie Davis, the “Vocal Gents of Jazz”
performing individual and ensemble interpretations
of the music of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Joe Williams.

Kenny Washington has thrilled audiences across the globe with his
soulful interpretations, seemingly limitless range, and inventive scatting.
Nicolas Bearde, influenced by Lou Rawls, Nat “King” Cole, and Joe Williams,
is an award-winning vocalist whose silky baritone sound, wit,
and engaging rapport draw audiences into his live performances across the globe.
Jamie Davis, a two-time Grammy Award nominee for All About That Basie and Live at Birdland, has a compelling, full baritone voice and a passion for his craft that leaves his audiences uplifted and feeling good.
This is the first time these artists are collaborating as a group and we are beyond privileged to enjoy this performance and experience.

The style of the evening will be Black-Tie Optional,
with an elegant fashion reminiscent of early Jazz & Swing Nightclubs.
Attendance is limited so please make your reservations early.

Come to reconnect with jazz fans that are ready to support live music and art
in Los Gatos & the Bay Area!!!

(if you need help please call Jess at 520.360.1206 or email: jessontheplazz@gmail.com