June 18 | The Chick Corea Large Ensemble Project

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Chick Corea was one of the most beloved jazz artists in the history of the genre. But among his least-performed compositions are gems that he wrote for large ensembles that included rhythm sections, brass, and strings. This very special concert will feature a delightful array of that music, performed by a group of the Bay Area's most outstanding musicians.

July 2 | Electric Squeezebox Orchestra

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"Over the last three years, this large group ... has become a many-headed beast ready to take the jazz world by storm. All killer, no filler." - All Music Guide

Trumpeter Erik Jekabson leads this 17 piece big band that plays music composed and arranged by its members, some of the finest jazz musicians of the Bay Area.

July 16 | Gary Meek Sextet

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Saxophonist, keyboard artist and composer Gary Meek has appeared on over 200 records.   In the mid-’80s he toured with Dionne Warwick, playing keyboards. In 1990, Meek joined Herb Alpert’s world tour in support of Alpert’s “Second Wind” album. The following year, Meek toured the U.S. and Europe playing saxes, flute and keyboards for Al Jarreau. His latest album, “Originals,” received much critical acclaim and was among Downbeat Magazine's “Best Jazz Albums of 2018.”

August 6 | Dmitri Matheny Group

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Flugelhornist Dmitri Matheny has been lauded as “one of the most emotionally expressive improvisers of his generation. With over 120 recordings to his credit, he has appeared as a composer, arranger, producer, annotator or flugelhorn soloist. He has performed with many Motown and popular music acts including the Temptations, Martha Reeves, Fabian, the Four Tops, Bobby Vinton, Sandy Patty, Bobby Rydell, Frankie Avalon and the O'Jays. Dmitri Matheny has released 12 albums as a leader.

August 20 | The Nicolas Bearde Quartet

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"Bearde's interpretations are as affecting as they are elegant" [Jazz Times]

The silky baritone sound, wit and engaging rapport of vocalist Nicolas Bearde draws audiences into his live performances across the globe. In a career that has spanned over 35 years, Bearde has earned a unique place in the contemporary male vocal jazz scene having performed, toured and/or recorded with jazz legends such as Nat Adderley, Jr, Vincent Herring, Eric Alexander, Bobby McFerrin, and Bernard Purdie.

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