Matteo Ruiz – Jazz Concert at the Center
Matteo Ruiz, a saxophone mainstay here in Sacramento, is coming to CMA for a can’t-miss show!
Matteo Ruiz, a saxophone mainstay here in Sacramento, is coming to CMA for a can’t-miss show!
Get feedback on your songwriting from a friendly, inclusive group. Established in 2018, The Sacramento Songwriter Circle is a local songwriting community that reflects the diversity of where we live, strives to provide an inclusive and encouraging environment, and supports the independent music scene while improving our craft in all genres. Revived at CMA in […]
Led by Daniel J Owens and Nate Furgason, the sessions are a way to learn jazz one tune at a time. This month’s tune: “There Will Never Be Another You” At the beginning of every month, we choose a tune to dissect and learn it top to bottom. We talk about things like theory, improvisation, […]
The Center for Musical Arts proudly presents The Weekly, an open jazz jam session happening every Thursday. Featuring local musicians Daniel Owens, Nate Furgason, Jackson Riley, and Jacob Swedlow of the LabRats! Join us weekly as we play through jazz tunes new and old on our beautiful baby grand piano. Skill level is intermediate-advanced, but […]
The Midnight Oils is a group of rising musicians from Sacramento who have made their mark performing the best venues in the area
Led by Daniel J Owens and Nate Furgason, the sessions are a way to learn jazz one tune at a time. This month’s tune: “There Will Never Be Another You” At the beginning of every month, we choose a tune to dissect and learn it top to bottom. We talk about things like theory, improvisation, […]
The Center for Musical Arts proudly presents The Weekly, an open jazz jam session happening every Thursday. Featuring local musicians Daniel Owens, Nate Furgason, Jackson Riley, and Jacob Swedlow of the LabRats! Join us weekly as we play through jazz tunes new and old on our beautiful baby grand piano. Skill level is intermediate-advanced, but […]
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 […]
Get feedback on your songwriting from a friendly, inclusive group. Established in 2018, The Sacramento Songwriter Circle is a local songwriting community that reflects the diversity of where we live, strives to provide an inclusive and encouraging environment, and supports the independent music scene while improving our craft in all genres. Revived at CMA in […]
Led by Daniel J Owens and Nate Furgason, the sessions are a way to learn jazz one tune at a time. This month’s tune: “There Will Never Be Another You” At the beginning of every month, we choose a tune to dissect and learn it top to bottom. We talk about things like theory, improvisation, […]
The Center for Musical Arts proudly presents The Weekly, an open jazz jam session happening every Thursday. Featuring local musicians Daniel Owens, Nate Furgason, Jackson Riley, and Jacob Swedlow of the LabRats! Join us weekly as we play through jazz tunes new and old on our beautiful baby grand piano. Skill level is intermediate-advanced, but […]
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 […]