Live Concerts

The Bridge is a hard-driving post bop jazz quintet, focused on the music of Freddie Hubbard, Joe Henderson, and other great bop artists. This group of musicians have been playing […]

Aidan Smith is a skilled drummer whose music has been on stage several times backing great bands here at CMA such as Alex Makeev, the Soleil Collective, and Cindy Huang. […]

Created by students at Sac State, The Phan Club consists of Mason Head (Trumpet), Jayden McCain (Tenor Sax), Parker Weis (Tenor Sax), Chet Chwalik (Piano), Andrew Mendoza (Bass), and Steven […]

Benno Marmur is a highly sought after guitarist based in New York City. Benno has had the opportunity to perform at venues such as Smalls, Jazz at Lincoln Center – […]

Stepping away from the electric energy of his project the LabRats, Jacob Swedlow brings together the same elite caliber of musicians to explore a rich, acoustic jazz context. Having shared […]

Stockton, California native Daniel Harris III is a premier trumpeter, composer, and bandleader recognized for his dynamic sound, compelling leadership, and transformational live performances. With the release of his debut […]

Led by Daniel J Owens (piano), founder of the Center for Musical Arts in Sacramento, Wizard Robot features Nate Furgason (bass), Scott Gordon (drums), and Jackson Riley (sax). Inspired by […]

Led by pianist Connie Rottier-Thompson, Constants is a jazz project dedicated to elevating local talent and creating unforgettable music. This special performance pays tribute to Duke Ellington, spanning the full […]

Led by award-winning pianist Alex Makeev—recognized by premier outlets like Downbeat—the Alex Makeev Trio features Arlo Jones on bass and Aidan Smith on drums. A staple of the Sacramento music […]

Led by Daniel J Owens (piano), founder of the Center for Musical Arts in Sacramento, Wizard Robot features Nate Furgason (bass), Scott Gordon (drums), and Jackson Riley (sax). Inspired by […]

Fresh off a tour through Europe, musician Evan Wright returns to Sacramento to bring an unforgettable evening of live music Currently completing his Masters in Composition from UC Davis, Wright […]

Paul Cornish hails from Houston, Texas, where he was a student at the prestigious High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, whose alumni also include jazz luminaries such as […]