Organization

The Jazz Jam at The Hedley - 1st and 3rd Wednesdays

Presented by San Jose Jazz and Hedley Club at Hotel de Anza at The Hedley Club

January 4, 2011 - Ongoing

This twice-monthly event features a house band that includes trumpeter John Worley and saxophonist Oscar Pangilinan. It is open to musicians (and music lovers) of all ages and backgrounds.If you are a musician, bring your instrument and get in the groove. Don't miss this unique opportunity to play and network with other musicians! Copies of music in the form of Real Books 6th Edition Vol. 3 are available. Or, if you would like to bring in a chart for everyone, just be sure to have enough copies

Jamie Davis Quintet - San Jose Jazz Winter Fest

Presented by San Jose Jazz at Theatre on San Pedro Square

March 9, 2012

Jamie Davis' deep, compelling baritone leaves audiences feeling good--really good. Music Critic Andy Gilbert calls Davis "one of the finest male jazz singers on the West Coast--an entertainer of the old school, an eager to please performer who can belt the blues, croon American Songbook ballads with a warm, burnished bass, and deliver Stevie Wonder hits with soulful authority."

Davis has performed with The Count Basie Orchestra and in great Jazz rooms around the globe including

Blues Dance Party with Legally Blue - San Jose Jazz Winter Fest

Presented by San Jose Jazz at San Pedro Square Market

March 9, 2012

Legally Blue's authentic sound comes from rare, vintage guitar amps, a classic Hammond B3 organ, and from the soulful voice of Joanne Wegener. Formed in 2010, the group brings together 5 talented musicians from Northern California. Alone, each member has performed in different groups, in different states and, even in different nations; but together they are joined by their love of music and the Blues. Mixing original and classic Blues standards with their own surprises, Legally Blue creates a

San Jose Jazz High School All Stars Big Band - San Jose Jazz Winter Fest

Presented by San Jose Jazz at Theatre on San Pedro Square

March 10, 2012

Now in its 14th season, the San Jose Jazz High School All Stars feature some of the Bay Area's most gifted young musicians. Representing ten high schools and led by Dr. Aaron Lington, the audition-based big band challenges students to gain a mastery of improvisation techniques while advancing their knowledge of music theory, arranging, composition, performance, and Jazz history.

Personnel:
Cole Jordan, alto saxophone, San Ramon High School
Matt Stubbs, alto

Grace Kelly - San Jose Jazz Winter Fest

Presented by San Jose Jazz at Theatre on San Pedro Square

March 10, 2012

When it comes to Saxophonist, Vocalist and Composer Grace Kelly, people seem to be divided into two groups: those who marvel at her proficiency and creativity, and those who have yet to encounter the 19-year-old wunderkind. Since age 12 Kelly has garnered accolades, performing and recording with the likes of Dave Brubeck, Wynton Marsalis, Phil Woods, Harry Connick Jr., Esperanza Spalding, Dianne Reeves, Cedar Walton, and James Cotton, among others. She has performed at the Montreal Jazz

Le Jazz Hot

Presented by San Jose Jazz at The Lobby Lounge at The Fairmont San Jose

January 25, 2012

Le Jazz Hot (the Quartet/Trio of the Hot Club of San Francisco) is an ensemble of accomplished and versatile musicians celebrating the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli’s pioneering Hot Club de France. The ensemble borrows the all-string instrumentation of violin, bass and guitars from the original Hot Club, but breathes new life into the music with innovative arrangements of classic tunes and original compositions from the group’s superb lead guitarist Paul Mehling.

An Evening with Legally Blue

Presented by San Jose Jazz and The Tabard Theatre Company at Theatre on San Pedro Square

January 13, 2012

Legally Blue is the newest, coolest classic-blues band in Silicon Valley. Seasoned musicians all, they bring blues standards, originals, and surprise guests to the Theatre on San Pedro to benefit San Jose Jazz. Don't miss this intimate and fun evening with some great tunes and great people!

All proceeds benefit San Jose Jazz, keeping music education and performance growing in Silicon Valley--with your help.

Kristen Strom Quartet - Jazz Wednesdays

Presented by San Jose Jazz

January 11, 2012

A mainstay on the Bay Area music scene for nearly two decades, San Jose saxophonist Kristen Strom is acclaimed for her beautifully crafted melodies, exceptional tonality and accomplished musicianship. Described as a "supremely versatile player" by San Jose Mercury News writer Andrew Gilbert, she is an integral part of some of the Bay Area's leading bands, as well as leading her own ensemble, the Kristen Strom Quartet. She has performed with many well-known artists, including

Terry Disley Trio - Jazz

Presented by San Jose Jazz

December 28, 2011

UK Jazz pianist Terry Disley's résumé reads like a "who's-who" of Rock and Jazz, including session work with Sir Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Bon Jovi, Van Morrison, Dave Stewart, and Bryan Ferry. He spent many years touring and recording with two-time, Grammy-nominated Acoustic Alchemy, and held residencies at London's prestigious Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club. Terry will present excerpts from his tribute CD to Dave Brubeck and Vince Guaraldi ("Charlie Brown

Tony Lindsay - Pop, R&B, Soul

Presented by San Jose Jazz

December 14, 2011

Tony Lindsay has eleven Grammys on his mantle after spending twenty years as Santana’s front man. Tony has recorded with--and written songs for--many major artists such as Narada Michael Walden, Tevin Campbell, The O’Jays, Al Jarreau, Curtis Mayfield, Smash Mouth, The Whispers, Shanice Wilson, Steve Winwood, Johnny Gill, Teddy Pendergrass, Aretha Franklin, and Lou Rawls.

As lead vocalist for Santana, Tony has traveled on several world tours and recorded on seven CDs: