The Jazz Society welcomed Tom Gastineau and Friends Sunday July 13, 2025. Tom Gastineau is a versatile pianist and composer who has worked and studied with some of the greatest musicians alive performing and recording music in a diverse range of styles. Known for the heartfelt quiet ambience of his economical solo piano style, and [...]
A very moving and inspired concert featuring a number of David’s original compositions, as well as recognizable jazz favorites and American Songbook classics. He was be joined by world-class musicians Karl Hunter on saxophone, Santino Tafarella on bass, and Tyler Hammond on drums. This phenomenal collective carries the torch of a rich musical tradition based [...]
Photos by Rob Hoffman
SBJS was pleased to welcome Shawn Thies & Friends for her debut with the Jazz Society featuring music from the Great American Songbook with a splash of original and world sounds! One of California’s best-kept secrets, Shawn Thies (rhymes with “bees”) has been vocalizing up and down the Central Coast since the age of 14. [...]
The Santa Barbara Jazz Society was proud to present Brazilian Jazz Vocalist & Guitarist Téka Sunday, March 9, 2025, 1-4pm Such an excellent performance, Sandy Cummings said "As good as it gets.". Speaking of, hearing Sandy sing a duet with Téka was treat. The Santa Barbara Jazz Society welcomed renowned Brazilian vocalist/guitarist Téka. A native [...]
Photos by Rob Hoffman The Santa Barbara Jazz Society welcomed award-winning vocalist and Los Angeles favorite Janis Mann. She "wows" audiences with a broad repertoire of soul-stirring ballads, hard swinging modern jazz, sensuous latin tunes, and spirited blues all presented with her own deft improvisational twist. Beyond the vocal quality is imaginative delivery and interpretation [...]
