Fronted by guitarist Lance Conrad, a Palm Springs native, this jazz-forward foursome has bonded over their shared experiences at USC Thornton School of Music. Also featuring award-winning percussionist Mark Valdes, saxophonist Barclay Moffitt, and bassist Peter Gemus, the group aims to tell songful stories through original compositions and arrangements of jazz standards. Now, that’s the cat’s meow!
Christian McBride is a seven-time GRAMMY® Award winning bassist/composer and the host of NPR’s Jazz Night in America. Since the early 1990’s Christian McBride has recorded on over 300 dates as a sideman. However, he’s been a leader from his debut recording in 1995.
Triple Grammy® Winner. Tony® Winner. UN Goodwill Ambassador. Producer. Record Label Head. Vocalist. Jazz Legend. Global Icon, Dee Dee Bridgewater puts her unique spin on standards and jazz classics.
Matthew has been on national and international radio and television, which
includes the TODAY SHOW documentary series “Boys Changing The World,” Harry
Connick Jr Show and an appearance on the syndicated TV talk show ELLEN!
The Gand Band transports listeners back to the 1960s with a groovy blend of soul, rock, and rebellion. Veteran bluesman Gary Gand handles the six strings, driving the band, with his wife, Joan, playing organ, piano, and bass. Vocalist Dion Khan, winner of the Palm Springs Voice competition, and drummer Larry Mitchell round out the far-out group.
Nutty is a jazz octet with their own unique style, weaving classic pop/rock with straight-ahead jazz, big band swing, Latin, lounge and film/TV themes to create ingenious re-arrangements that boggle the mind. Irreverent humor, sass and spontaneity make their shows engaging and fun, and the dark suits, skinny ties and pocket squares enhance their retro vibe.
Darci Daniels, Charles Herrera & Michael Holmes Swing the music of the Rat Pack Era with the Mark Kahny Trio
Sharon Sills is one of the Desert’s most treasured performers. Her popular show, Sass, Sex and Song is a combination of jazz, blues, and Broadway show tunes. Ms. Sills is loved by audiences far and wide and admired for her powerhouse vocals and charm.
Afro-Peruvian jazz! A native of Lima, Peru, Anibal is a Latin Grammy & Grammy-nominated saxophonist, composer, arranger, and educator. Don’t miss this exciting 6-piece band merging elements of traditional Afro-Peruvian music with jazz into an exciting new sound.
Celebrate the music of The First Lady of Song along with Emmy winner, Grammy nominee and acclaimed Ella Fitzgerald biographer Geoffrey Mark.
