Events for Thursday, March 5, 2026 - Thursday, March 19, 2026

Bobby Watson sits among the pantheon of present-day jazz greats. Born in Lawrence, Kansas, his career now spans more than four decades. A multi-GRAMMY-nominated saxophonist, composer, bandleader, educator and producer, Watson trained formally at the University of Miami and then, from 1977-1981, earned his “doctorate” as musical director of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. During his […]

Kaethe Hostetter's heritage is intellectual off-grid coastal California soup. Her parents were friends with R. Crumb, Tom Lehrer, Paul Bowles; her midwife was Slime Queen, one of Ken Kesey’s Merry Pranksters. She grew up amongst the tall redwoods, with a revolving door of filmmakers, storytellers, archivists, experimental chefs, and traveling musicians of all ilks. A […]

Impressions of Ethiopia is a collection of musical vignettes by fiddle player Kaethe Hostetter. Inspired by her eleven years living in Addis Ababa, Hostetter transports through her sounds and storytelling to the bustling streets of the East African metropolis – evoking the crackling sounds of a saxophone blaring out of a barbershop radio, a shepherd’s […]

The Westerlies, “an arty quartet…mixing ideas from jazz, new classical, and Appalachian folk” (The New York Times), hold a singular space in modern music. From Carnegie Hall to Coachella, this self-described “accidental brass quartet” has upended presumptions of the brass tradition to create music that is “folk-like and composerly, lovely and intellectually rigorous” (NPR Music). […]

Edna Vazquez is a fearless singer, songwriter and guitarist whose powerful voice and spell-binding musical talent transcend the boundaries of language to engage and uplift her audience. Vazquez’s passion for music and performance originated in her homeland of Jalisco, Mexico, and has been nurtured into a bi-cultural melting pot of folk, rock, R&B, and Mexican […]

Charlie Hunter is a guitarist, producer, and composer celebrated for his innovative approach to the instrument. He gained widespread recognition for his pioneering technique on an eight-string guitar, which he custom-designed to simultaneously play bass lines, melodies, and chords. Currently, he performs on six and seven string guitars built by Hybrid Guitars Co., a company […]

Charlie Hunter is a guitarist, producer, and composer celebrated for his innovative approach to the instrument. He gained widespread recognition for his pioneering technique on an eight-string guitar, which he custom-designed to simultaneously play bass lines, melodies, and chords. Currently, he performs on six and seven string guitars built by Hybrid Guitars Co., a company […]

In jazz, the blues is a shared foundation – but what is built on top of it is endless. A part of the JazzWire approach to connecting adult players around the world, this workshop will guide you through how great musicians evolve their blues lines from melodic statements into harmonic storytelling. Saxophonist Jeff Antoniuk will […]

Sarah McKenzie grew up in Australia, taking classical piano lessons from the age of five. A teacher introduced her to rock, the blues, and boogie-woogie when she was nine. “By the age of 15, I heard Oscar Peterson’s Night Train record and that was the turning point for me. It was such happy music that […]

Camila Meza is a groundbreaking artist, celebrated as a guitarist, vocalist, and composer. With a signature sound that combines jazz with Latin American folklore and poetic songwriting, Meza has captivated audiences worldwide. The New York Times emphasizes her dual talent as a profound guitarist and a compelling singer. Her artistry, described as an "appealing combination […]