Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour: Celebrating 65 Years

Overview

As one of the world’s longest running and most iconic events, the Monterey Jazz Festival celebrates its 65th year with a must-hear once-in-a-lifetime ensemble. Featuring Grammy Award-winning vocalist Kurt Elling alongside new vocal sensation and Monterey Jazz Festival break-out star Veronica Swift and critically acclaimed rising star saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin, this stellar band will be directed by visionary pianist Christian Sands and anchored by his longtime rhythm section, bassist Yasushi Nakamura and drummer Clarence Penn.

Venue
Symphony Center
Program Book
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Program

Program to be announced from the stage.

Performers

Kurt Elling

Vocals

Veronica Swift

Vocals

Lakecia Benjamin

Tenor Saxophone

Christian Sands

Piano

Yasushi Nakamura

Bass

Clarence Penn

Drums

Sponsors & Partners

Funding for educational programs during the 2022/23 SCP Jazz season has been generously provided by Dan J. Epstein, Judy Guitelman and the Dan J. Epstein Family Foundation.

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