Combining Forces
MJF vet Billy Childs performs a commissioned piece with the Kronos Quartet.
MJF vet Billy Childs performs a commissioned piece with the Kronos Quartet.
French Toasts
Les Nubians blend political concerns with passionate sounds.
Les Nubians blend political concerns with passionate sounds.
Gen Extra
MJF’s Next Generation Festival charges Monterey with the most talented young jazz energy out there.
MJF’s Next Generation Festival charges Monterey with the most talented young jazz energy out there.
Fichot Fo’ Sho
Worldly, multilingual Jessica Fichot visits newly redone Blue Fin stage.
Worldly, multilingual Jessica Fichot visits newly redone Blue Fin stage.
Jig Comes Up
The 42nd annual Scottish Games features powerful Celtic sounds.
The 42nd annual Scottish Games features powerful Celtic sounds.
No Kidding
MJF’s Next Gen Fest still attracting eager students, savvy mentors of swing.
MJF’s Next Gen Fest still attracting eager students, savvy mentors of swing.
Modest Master
Shy jazz star Kenny Washington visits Carmel.
Shy jazz star Kenny Washington visits Carmel.
Minor Miracle
The latest chapter in Bill Minor’s remarkable relationship with jazz and poetry.
The latest chapter in Bill Minor’s remarkable relationship with jazz and poetry.
Coco is Crisp
Blues standout Coco Montoya plays a rare Oldemeyer Center show.
Blues standout Coco Montoya plays a rare Oldemeyer Center show.
Jazz Genes
Multi-generational Gail Dobson Latin Jazz Septet visits Wave Street.
Multi-generational Gail Dobson Latin Jazz Septet visits Wave Street.
Towering Twins
The Le Boeuf Brothers Quintet featuring Mike Ruby lands at Live.
The Le Boeuf Brothers Quintet featuring Mike Ruby lands at Live.
New World
Sandy Cressman found her jazz soul in Brazil.
Sandy Cressman found her jazz soul in Brazil.
Going Global
Ian Dogole and Hemispheres weld together a world of improvised music.
Ian Dogole and Hemispheres weld together a world of improvised music.
Body of Music
Crosspulse thumps and smacks its way through free shows at local libraries.
Crosspulse thumps and smacks its way through free shows at local libraries.
Top Bebop
Greg Abate quietly evolves his vigorous sound.
Greg Abate quietly evolves his vigorous sound.
Sea Stars
Jazz Sings! at the Aquarium features a wave of standout artists.
Jazz Sings! at the Aquarium features a wave of standout artists.
Sinti Swing
Gypsy jazz guitarist Lulo Reinhardt follows his muse.
Gypsy jazz guitarist Lulo Reinhardt follows his muse.
Serious Pluck
Christian McBride leads a stacked Next Generation Festival lineup.
Christian McBride leads a stacked Next Generation Festival lineup.
By a String
Kronos Quartet has done nothing less than reinvent the string quartet.
Kronos Quartet has done nothing less than reinvent the string quartet.
Irish Jig Gig
The Black Brothers anchor a St. Paddy’s party in P.G.
The Black Brothers anchor a St. Paddy’s party in P.G.
Deeper Still
Holly Cole finds beautiful jazz by looking more closely.
Holly Cole finds beautiful jazz by looking more closely.
Flute Shot
Ali Ryerson takes her increasingly influential jazz weapon to the Hyatt.
Ali Ryerson takes her increasingly influential jazz weapon to the Hyatt.
Talent From the East
Two top-notch Russian jazz music bring their music to Carmel.
Two top-notch Russian jazz music bring their music to Carmel.
Savvy Chanteuse
Rebecca Sayre crafts her stirring sound from jazz, country and the American Songbook.
Rebecca Sayre crafts her stirring sound from jazz, country and the American Songbook.
Now and Later
Stephanie Nakasian bridges the best from the past with the jazz that will define the future.
Stephanie Nakasian bridges the best from the past with the jazz that will define the future.
The Right Keys
The skills that make Calvin Keys a great teacher charm Hyatt audiences all weekend.
The skills that make Calvin Keys a great teacher charm Hyatt audiences all weekend.
NorCal-SoCal
Kim Edmundson drums up bigtime L.A. session players for local fundraiser.
Kim Edmundson drums up bigtime L.A. session players for local fundraiser.
Soul Team
Texas guitarman Lloyd Maines tours with Terri Hendrix, the real thing.
Texas guitarman Lloyd Maines tours with Terri Hendrix, the real thing.
Movable Feast
Troubador Ellis Paul performs at Ol’ Factory on behalf of the Henry Miller Library.
Troubador Ellis Paul performs at Ol’ Factory on behalf of the Henry Miller Library.
Bach to Brazil
Los Angeles Guitar Quartet moves smoothly into the groove.
Los Angeles Guitar Quartet moves smoothly into the groove.
Jazzmaster Magnet
Loved by big name jazz artists, pianist Dick Whittington holds court at Cypress Inn.
Loved by big name jazz artists, pianist Dick Whittington holds court at Cypress Inn.
Blue Arrival
At 78, Ed Reed is soaring in a new career as singer.
At 78, Ed Reed is soaring in a new career as singer.
Moments of Silence
The jazz world lost three greats in 2007.
The jazz world lost three greats in 2007.
Cutting to the Quick
Richard Thompson’s never taken the easy way.
Richard Thompson’s never taken the easy way.
Jazz Feast, then Famine
After the fall… is Monterey jazz only a memory?
After the fall… is Monterey jazz only a memory?
Different Coarse
The Actors Collective explores the ribald one-act plays of Shel Silverstein.
The Actors Collective explores the ribald one-act plays of Shel Silverstein.
Sound Decision
Andrea Wolper continues to expand her skill set at the Jazz & Blues Co.
Andrea Wolper continues to expand her skill set at the Jazz & Blues Co.
Hidden Giant
Mel Martin celebrates Benny Carter, one of the jazz world’s unheralded greats.
Mel Martin celebrates Benny Carter, one of the jazz world’s unheralded greats.
Full Voice
One of jazz’s finest vocalists makes her California debut.
One of jazz’s finest vocalists makes her California debut.
Love In It
Tuck and Patti anchor the Esalen International Arts Festival.
Tuck and Patti anchor the Esalen International Arts Festival.
Veteran Rookies
The newest faces at the Monterey Bay Blues Festival followed long roads to newfound stardom.
The newest faces at the Monterey Bay Blues Festival followed long roads to newfound stardom.
Soul Brothers
The 4 Kings of R&B once ruled the charts, and still rule the stage.
The 4 Kings of R&B once ruled the charts, and still rule the stage.
Old-time Innovation
Del McCoury Band brings edgy traditional bluegrass to Sunset.
Del McCoury Band brings edgy traditional bluegrass to Sunset.
Music and Lyrics
Bobbe Norris and Larry Dunlap bring a long history to Carmel.
Bobbe Norris and Larry Dunlap bring a long history to Carmel.
Passion Rekindled
Marshall Otwell brings a renewed love of the piano to the Hyatt.
Marshall Otwell brings a renewed love of the piano to the Hyatt.
The Master’s Voice
Jonathan Poretz learned a lot by playing Frank Sinatra.
Jonathan Poretz learned a lot by playing Frank Sinatra.
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