ERIK JEKABSON STRING-TET ft. JACKIE RYAN PLAYS DUKE ELLINGTON
Schedule
Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 04:30 pm
UTC-07:00Location
311 Mirada Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States, California 94019 | Half Moon Bay, CA
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Sponsored by Gail SinquefieldErik Jekabson’s Stringtet, an all-star chamber-jazz ensemble of top Bay Area musicians, comes together to celebrate the music of Duke Ellington just in time to celebrate Duke’s birthday! Joining the band is special guest vocalist Jackie Ryan whose rich, expressive voice adds a stunning dimension to Ellington’s timeless works.
About Erik Jekabson:
A well-known Bay Area musician, Jekabson has toured with John Mayer and performed with legends like Taj Mahal, Maceo Parker, and Boz Scaggs. He has released eight albums under his own name and produced three with his Electric Squeezebox Orchestra. His latest album, Breakthrough, continues his innovative partnership with Wide Hive Records, featuring collaborations with jazz greats such as Mike Clark and Kamasi Washington. As an arranger, Jekabson has worked with major symphonies (San Francisco Symphony, BBC Radio Orchestra), top vocalists (Madeleine Peyroux, Ani DiFranco), and jazz ensembles including his own Electric Squeezebox Orchestra.
About Jackie Ryan:
Jackie Ryan is an internationally acclaimed jazz vocalist praised for her warm tone, impeccable phrasing, and emotional depth. She has performed at major festivals and venues worldwide, earning accolades from critics and fans alike for her ability to bring classic jazz standards to life with elegance and soul. She has performed, recorded and toured with the top jazz instrumentalists in the world, including Clark Terry, Toots Thielemans, John Clayton, Terry Gibbs, Jon Hendricks and Paquito D'Rivera.
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