The 10th Valentine Featuring Alex Bugnon and Jeff Kashiwa
Schedule
Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
342 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH, United States, Ohio 45220 | Cincinnati, OH
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Join us for a romantic evening of contemporary jazz as we celebrate 10 years of Valentine’s Day performances with the incomparable Alex Bugnon. This year, we’re thrilled to welcome saxophonist Jeff Kashiwa to the stage, making this 10th edition of The Valentine an unforgettable experience.Alex Bugnon has been a prolific, energetic force on the contemporary music scene for almost three decades. A renowned musician, composer and bandleader, Bugnon hales from the picturesque town of Caux, Switzerland – 4 miles above Montreux, site of the world famous Jazz Festival. No doubt, the annual convergence in his hometown and in his own home, of some of music’s most illustrious names played a role in his decision to pursue a musical career, as did his early friendship with Herbie Hancock. The fact that his uncle was the legendary Donald Byrd only served to further his decision.
Seattle native Jeff Kashiwa became known as one of the most compelling young saxophonists in contemporary jazz during his first year with The Rippingtons back in 1989. Kashiwa performed hundreds of shows all over the world and appeared on many of the band’s classic recordings.
This year Kashiwa released his 11th solo recording titled Sunrise. Featured on the CD are his band, Coastal Access, as well as guest performances by Marc Antoine, Tom Schuman and Phillipe Saisse. Jeff is in his 12th year as an Instrumental Ensemble and Music Technology instructor, and Department Chair at Shoreline Community in Seattle, WA.
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