Events for Saturday, January 31, 2026 - Thursday, February 19, 2026

This one-night-only event will bring together more than 20 local musicians, each performing their favorite Todd Snider songs in a heartfelt tribute to his wit, wisdom, and uniquely American songwriting. From Folk and Americana to Roots Rock and beyond, the evening will showcase the breadth of Snider’s influence on the Santa Cruz music community. In […]

Vibraphone master and songwriter Joel Ross has adopted an entire ethos dependent on truthful, ongoing communication. A Blue Note artist of critically acclaimed releases KingMaker (2019), Who Are You? (2020) and, most recently, The Parable of the Poet, he regularly tops the DownBeat and Jazz Journalists Association Critics Polls for his work in the broad […]

Trio Grande is a collaborative multi-national trio with British saxophonist Will Vinson, Israeli guitarist Gilad Hekselman, and American drummer Nate Wood. The band released an eponymous debut to an avalanche of critical acclaim in 2020. Vinson combines a great respect for the century-long jazz tradition with explorations into the rhythmic, harmonic and melodic realms of […]

Painted in the broadest of strokes, the stories of Alfredo Rodriguez and Pedrito Martinez may seem similar: both started life in Havana, discovered their gifts and passions for music and headed to the United States, where they melded the music of their homeland with a wide variety of influences, each in his own deeply personal […]

Following great success at some of the world’s finest jazz festivals and venues with her Tentet, GRAMMY-nominated clarinetist and composer Anat Cohen shifts her focus to an intimate group sound with her newest band, the endlessly colorful Quartetinho (pronounced “quar-te-CHIN-yo,” i.e., little quartet). The group of New York-based international multi-instrumentalist-virtuosos are all drawn from the […]

Jazz musicians might ask themselves: “What is this thing called The Real Book? Where did it come from? How do I use it?” In this hands-on Making “The Real Book” Real class, renowned local educator Steve Wilson will provide a helpful guide for using the ever-popular ‘fake books’ and other lead sheet resources. You will […]

Ethnic Heritage Ensemble was formed in 1974 shortly after Kahil El'Zabar graduated from Lake Forest College, with the goal “To combine concepts of African American music with its earlier roots in traditional African music, to produce new motifs and sounds true to their origins yet firmly pointed in a new artistic direction of enlightenment and […]

For over forty years, the unique vocal/guitar duo of Tuck & Patti has cast its passionate musical spell worldwide, capturing the hearts of music lovers, the respect of jazz buffs, and the jaw-dropping awe of guitarists and vocalists. Tuck Andress and Patti Cathcart were married in 1981 and their recording career took off with 1988's […]

Ekep Nkwelle is a force in today's jazz scene, charting a remarkable journey from the vibrant culture of Washington, D.C., to the iconic stages of New York City and beyond. She refined her musical gifts through rigorous academic training, earning a diploma from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, a Bachelor’s degree from Howard […]

A prolific artist and one of Americana’s most respected musical ambassadors, Jim Lauderdale has released more than 30 albums spanning country, bluegrass, roots, and soul. Known for his dynamic stage presence, signature vocals, and collaborations with artists such as Ralph Stanley, Elvis Costello, Buddy Miller, and Margo Price, Lauderdale continues to captivate audiences with heartfelt songwriting and […]