The Stanford Jazz Workshop owes its very roots to — appropriately sufficient — a jam session.
Saxophonist Jim Nadel and his buddy Bert Carelli had organized a Monday night time jam session at Tresidder Memorial Union on the Stanford College campus again in 1972. That went nicely, in order that they determined so as to add a Tuesday assembly — solely this one could be centered on musicians exchanging concepts and data in addition to discussing approaches to taking part in jazz.
Thus, the Stanford Jazz Workshop was born.
And, a half century later, it’s nonetheless going sturdy.
Music lovers shall be heading to the Peninsula starting this month to rejoice the fiftieth anniversary of the Stanford Jazz Workshop, which is finest recognized to most of the people for internet hosting the Stanford Jazz Competition.
This 12 months’s competition runs June 17-July 30 and options Eliane Elias, Patrice Rushen, Dianne Reeves and lots of different proficient acts.
Listed below are the ten prime exhibits to catch on the 2022 competition. For tickets (on-line purchases solely) and extra info, go to stanfordjazz.org.
Jim Nadel and Pals: Let’s begin off our picks with Nadel himself, because the Stanford Jazz founder/inventive director/saxophonist leads a bunch that includes saxophonist Tommy Occhiuto, trumpeter Skylar Tang, bassist Tomoko Funaki, drummer Jason Lewis and pianist Glen Pearson. The informative present/demonstration is targeted on introducing listeners to the completely different parts of the jazz artwork kind. “Jim doesn’t simply discuss jazz — he takes you inside it, so that you’ll have a deeper appreciation of your entire Stanford Jazz Competition lineup,” in accordance with the competition web site.
Particulars: 8 p.m. June 17; Campbell Recital Corridor; $8-$18 (free for SJW members)
Eliane Elias: The good vocalist-pianist simply retains releasing outstanding albums, akin to 2019’s “Love Tales” and the 2021 trio providing with fellow pianists Chick Corea and Chucho Valdés, “Mirror Mirror.” The latter received the trophy for Greatest Latin Jazz Album on the sixty fourth annual Grammy Awards. The Brazilian jazz star is joined onstage by bassist Marc Johnson, guitarist Leandro Pellegrino and drummer Tiago Michelin.
Particulars: 8 p.m. June 18; Bing Live performance Corridor; $24-$110.
The Dynamic Faye Carol: Carol is a skillful vocalist and entertainer, who gracefully attracts from jazz, blues, R&B, gospel and soul in her units. She involves Stanford with a band that includes pianist Joe Warner, bassist Essiet Essiet, and drummer Deszon Claiborne.
Particulars: 8 p.m. June 24; Campbell Recital Corridor; $15-$49.
A Tribute to Bobby Hutcherson and Eddie Marshall: Drummer Jaz Sawyer and vibraphonist Sasha Berliner lead a celebration of two native legends. Sawyer and Berliner shall be accompanied by Grant Levin on piano, James Mahone on sax/flute/recorder and Gary Brown on bass.
Particulars: 8 p.m. July 2; Campbell Recital Corridor; $15-$49.
A Tribute to Nancy Wilson and Cannonball Adderley: Saxophonist Andrew Speight and vocalist Tiffany Austin lead a tribute to the 2 jazz icons. They’ll be accompanied on this night time by trumpeter-cornetist Greg Gisbert, pianist Matt Clark, bassist Essiet Essiet and drummer Roy McCurdy, drums.
Particulars: 8 p.m. July 8; Campbell Recital Corridor; $15-$49.
Terrence Brewer/Howard Wiley: It’s an ideal doubleheader of Bay Space jazz expertise. Followers get to see guitarist Brewer carry out with three fellow musicians — organist Tim Campbell, drummer Michael Mitchell and saxophonist Kris Strom — in addition to a set by saxophonist Riley taking the stage with organist LJ Holoman, bassist Marcus Phillips and drummer Dante “Taz” Roberson.
Particulars: 7:30 p.m. July 11; Campbell Recital Corridor; $15-$49.
Patrice Rushen: She’s a flexible vocalist and pianist, who has achieved a lot success in each the jazz and R&B realms. The Grammy-nominated artist has additionally labored as a movie composer in addition to a music director on TV broadcasts and live performance excursions.
Particulars: 7:30 p.m. July 19; Campbell Recital Corridor; $15-$49.
Yosvany Terry: The Cuban jazz saxophonist, who can also be a virtuoso on the chekere (beaded gourd), has carried out with Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Eddie Palmieri, Chucho Valdes, Taj Mahal, Branford Marsalis, Paul Simon and different prime artists. Terry leads a band along with his brother, bassist Yunior Terry, in addition to trumpeter Mike Rodriguez, pianist Osmany Paredes and drummer Obed Calvaire.
Particulars: 8 p.m. July 23; Dinkelspiel Auditorium; $15-$52.
Charles McPherson: The grasp saxophonist is understood for his work with Charles Mingus, Barry Harris, Billy Eckstein, Lionel Hampton, Dizzy Gillespie, Nat Adderley and others. At Stanford, he’ll be working with pianist Randy Porter, bassist Russell Corridor and drummer Johnathan Blake.
Particulars: 8 p.m. July 25; Dinkelspiel Auditorium; $15-$62.
Dianne Reeves/SJW fiftieth Anniversary Band: Organizers could nicely have saved the very best for final, because the 2022 Stanford Jazz Competition involves a detailed with an enormous outside present on the college’s pretty Frost Amphitheater. The night options multi-Grammy-winning vocalist Reeves along with her quintet — pianist Peter Martin, guitarist Romero Lubambo, bassist Reuben Rogers and drummer Terreon Gully — in addition to an orchestra performed by Vince Mendoza.
Additionally on the invoice is the Stanford Jazz Workshop fiftieth Anniversary Band, that includes trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire, drummer Eric Harland, saxophonist Joshua Redman, drummer Justin Brown, bassist Larry Grenadier, pianist Taylor Eigsti and saxophonist Yosvany Terry. Wow — discuss an all-star lineup.
Particulars: 7:30 p.m. July 30; Frost Amphitheater; $25-$140.