SDTJ Jazz Opening Night w/ Cindy Blackman Santana, Magos Herrera, Gilbert Castellanos & More
Schedule
Fri Oct 04 2024 at 05:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Location
California Center for the Arts, Escondido | Escondido, CA
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Join us on October 4th for the opening night of the first annual San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival!The festival celebrates our region's binational jazz history; from Jelly Roll Morton's 1920s roots in Tijuana, to the origin of rock icon Carlos Santana, and so much more.
This visionary event channels a cultural legacy reaching back 100 years by bringing together international, national, and regional artists to perform at three unique venues.
October 4th's stellar lineup features acclaimed artists:
Cindy Blackman Santana - Jazz fusion drum master – known from the bands of Carlos Santana and Lenny Kravitz – makes her long-overdue San Diego debut as the leader of her powerhouse quintet
Magos Herrera “Aire” – Acclaimed Mexico City vocalist Magos Herrera with her NYC-based quartet, joined by San Diego’s Hausmann String Quartet, in a soaring celebration of Latin classics and originals
Gilbert Castellanos – San Diego Jazz Hero leads an all-star ensemble featuring Rolling Stones saxophonist Karl Denson and Dizzy Gillespie drummer Ignacio Berroa in a high-energy program of Latin and mainstream jazz classics
Gerald Clayton – One of this generation’s acknowledged jazz piano greats presents the premiere of his own special tribute to original jazz composer, Jelly Roll Morton
About the venue – The California Center for the Arts Concert Hall is a state-of-the-art venue renowned for its acoustics, hosting an array of captivating performances that enchant audiences from all walks of life.
Be a part of making jazz history and join us for this once in a lifetime event!
Tickets available now -- $35-99
The three-day festival is running from October 4-6.
Information for the entire weekend can be found at SDTJJAZZ.ORG
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Where is it happening?
California Center for the Arts, Escondido, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays: