Demo 3 is a dynamic young jazz ensemble comprised of six talented young musicians from the greater Sacramento area. Formed in 2024, the band is dedicated to exploring the rich history and exciting contemporary sounds of jazz music. The band performs a diverse repertoire, ranging from classic swing and bebop to modern fusions. They strive […]
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 both contemporary and classic tunes, the quartet aims to blur the lines between some of the most recognizable pop songs and legendary jazz standards. The […]
Timothy Gay, known in the music community as “Timmy G,” has become a staple in the Sacramento music community, performing with a wide range of Black American Music groups. Known for his work with the ensemble Urban Cr3ationZ, he has appeared at many of the city’s premier venues, including Torch Club, Flamingo House, Shady Lady […]
Ronin Ewell is a skilled entertainer who has experience in many styles who is celebrating the release of his new album Resonant Dreams. This performance is going to be a celebration of the hard work and skill that has been put together by Ronin Ewell over years and years of performance. Playing a mix of […]
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 both contemporary and classic tunes, the quartet aims to blur the lines between some of the most recognizable pop songs and legendary jazz standards. The […]
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 together for years, bonded by the creation of intense, driving bop music. Greg Grocholski (trumpet), Mateo Ruiz (tenor sax), Chet Chwalik (piano), Rob Lemas (bass), […]
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. An absolute mainstay of the local jazz scene, he is stepping out from the drummer’s usual place to show off his own group. Having performed […]
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 Phan (Drums). This large ensemble has performed around Sacramento including the Capistrano Music Hall. Individually each of these musicians have contributed greatly to Sacramento’s music […]
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 – Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola, The Iridium, Mintons Playhouse in Harlem, Nublu, Ornithology, The Velvet Note (Alpharetta, Georgia), Westport Jazz and Dock Street (Ireland), Jazz on […]
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 stages with icons like Tower of Power, Braxton Cook, and the GZA, and frequently headlining Sacramento staples like Harlow’s and the Torch Club, Swedlow’s latest […]
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 album, Ubuntu, Harris has firmly established the foundation for a brilliant career. An alumnus of UCLA’s Herb Alpert School of Music, Harris has shared stages […]
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 both contemporary and classic tunes, the quartet aims to blur the lines between some of the most recognizable pop songs and legendary jazz standards. The […]