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Julian Lage and Mark Ribot at SF JAZZ: 2025
Two guitar masters from different generations explore improvisational possibilities
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Pino Palladino, Blake Mills, Sam Gendel, and Chris Dave at The Freight: 2025
Four masters of contemporary instrumental music create spontaneous brilliance
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Julian Lage at SF JAZZ: 2025
Modern jazz guitar master delivers sophisticated trio performance
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Danny Green and Roberta Donnay at Seville Theater: 2013
San Diego jazz pianist and vocalist bring local excellence to Normal Heights
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Earl Klugh at Anthropology San Diego: 2010
Smooth jazz guitar mastery in an intimate San Diego venue
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Herbie Hancock at Disney Concert Hall: 2011
Jazz legend at LA's architectural masterpiece
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Lake Street Dive & Islands at Queen Bees: 2012
Two exceptional indie acts at San Diego's intimate North Park venue
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McCoy Tyner at Anthropology San Diego: 2011
A jazz piano legend in an intimate San Diego venue
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Steely Dan at Humphreys by the Bay: 2013
Jazz-rock perfection at the waterfront venue
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Recent Concert Highlights 2017-2025
Jazz legends, pop stars, and musical innovators from recent years
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Jazz at Small Venues: San Diego 2010-2011
Intimate jazz performances at Anthropology, Seville Theater, and other small San Diego venues
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Jazz Live at the Lyceum Theatre 2009-2011: San Diego
Years of world-class jazz at San Diego's Jazz Live series
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Concerts at Humphreys by the Bay 2010-2013: San Diego
Years of incredible shows at San Diego's most intimate waterfront venue
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Jazz 88.3 Ocean Beach Festival 2011: San Diego
Free jazz festival in Ocean Beach featuring Dr. John, Charlie Musselwhite, and jazz legends
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Herbie Hancock at Stern Grove Festival: August 2024
Herbie Hancock performing at Stern Grove Festival in 2024
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Julian Lage at SF JAZZ: 2024
Returning to SF JAZZ, Lage explores new material and standards
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Jenny and the Mexicats in Berkeley: 2023
International quartet blends flamenco, folk, and Latin rhythms
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Fabiano Do Nascimento at Lodge Room Los Angeles: 2023
Brazilian guitarist blends traditional and contemporary approaches
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Ahmad Jamal at SF JAZZ: 2019
Piano master brings seven decades of innovation to premier jazz venue
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Stacey Kent at The Fairmont: 2018
Sophisticated jazz vocalist brings elegant song interpretation to historic hotel
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Herbie Hancock at Balboa Theatre: 2018
Jazz legend returns to San Diego with decades of innovation
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Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue at Humphreys: 2013
New Orleans brass virtuoso brings high-energy jazz-funk to waterfront
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Chris Botti at Humphreys by the Bay: 2011
Smooth jazz trumpeter brings accessible instrumental music to waterfront
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Mimi Fox Trio at Jazz Live, Lyceum Theatre: 2011
Jazz guitarist brings lyrical swing and impeccable taste
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Jerry Saunders Sextet at Jazz Live, Lyceum Theatre: 2011
Veteran San Diego jazz bassist leads sextet through straight-ahead jazz
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Theo Saunders Sextet at Jazz Live, Lyceum Theatre: 2011
Following his father Jerry, younger Saunders brings fresh voice to San Diego jazz
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Wynton Marsalis at Humphreys by the Bay: 2010
Jazz trumpet virtuoso and institutional leader performs by the water
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Bobby Watson at Jazz Live, Lyceum Theatre: 2010
Former Jazz Messenger brings modern hard bop excellence to San Diego
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Steve Turre at Jazz Live, Lyceum Theatre: 2009
Trombone master and conch shell innovator brings decades of experience
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Peter Sprague at Jazz Live, Lyceum Theatre: 2009
San Diego guitar virtuoso showcases versatility on home turf
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Christian Scott Trio at Jazz Live, Lyceum Theatre: 2009
Young New Orleans trumpeter brings "stretch music" concept to jazz tradition
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David "Fathead" Newman at Jazz Live, Lyceum Theatre: 2009
Texas tenor legend brings decades of blues-soaked jazz before his passing