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Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue

15 concerts

New Orleans collaborators Trombone Shorty and New Breed Brass Band released Second Line Sunday. Shorty debuted at Jazz Fest at four, won his first Grammy in 2022, and has toured/recorded with Pharrell, Bruno Mars, and more.

Christian Sands

5 concerts

Christian Sands is a New Haven, Connecticut-born jazz pianist rooted in post-bop and swing. A Billy Taylor protégé, he played the 2006–07 Grammy Awards and recorded Mack Avenue albums Reach (2017), Facing Dragons (2018), Be Water (2020) and Christmas Stories (2023).

Monterey Jazz Festival

The Monterey Jazz Festival, established in 1958 by Jimmy Lyons and Ralph J. Gleason, is the world's longest continuously-running jazz festival. It showcases diverse jazz styles, from traditional to avant-garde, including blues and world music. Known for legendary performers and nurturing new talent, it champions jazz education and commissions new works. The festival has garnered awards for its significant cultural impact.

Pete Escovedo

Oakland, California-born Latin jazz and salsa bandleader and master percussionist. Began recording with Mongo Santamaria (1960), played with Santana, co-founded Azteca (Azteca, Pyramid of the Moon). Earned a Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

Rene Marie

Virginia-born jazz vocalist Rene Marie blends quirky, bluesy, and soulful styles, influenced by legends like Betty Carter and Ella Fitzgerald. Known for albums on MAXJAZZ and Motema, she’s acclaimed for her range and collaborations with Jeremy Pelt and Imani Winds.