For our popular jazz jams we invite the local community to join us for an afternoon of Jazz starring YOU! Jeff Elliott, renowned trumpeter and flugal hornist, was be joined by Brendan Statom and Richard Weller for the trio backing up local talent!
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 [...]
