2019 Season
Adventures in Jazz!
San Ramon Library Foundation sponsors four great performances for the 22nd Annual “Adventures in Jazz” concert series. The Saturday evening concerts are held in the San Ramon Library where audiences enjoy up-close and intimate performances.
Saturday, September 21 @ 7:30PM
KIM NALLEY BAND
Kim Nalley, a fabulous jazz & blues singer will thrill you with her 3 1/2 octave voice, packing pipes to burn. From ballads to gritty blues to scatting, Kim delivers effortless and with style, humor & jazz musicality. She has performed both globally and here in the United States from San Francisco to New York City, at festivals, clubs, and concert halls, to sellout crowds.
Saturday, October 19 @ 7:30PM
MADS TOLLING & JACOB FISCHER DUO
Grammy Award-winning jazz violinist & composer Mads Tolling teams up with Danish guitarist Jacob Fischer to bring an amazing duo performance in tribute to Svend Asmussen (“The Fiddling Viking”). After extensive tours in Europe, the two Danes will be welcomed at our Library as part of their U.S. tour.
Saturday, November 16 @7:30PM
ERIK JEKABSON’S NEW ORLEANS BAND, featuring Kenny Washington on vocals
Trumpeter/Composer/Arranger/Educator Erik Jekabson will lead an All-Star six-piece band to transport you right to Bourbon St. in New Orleans, featuring the amazing Kenny Washington on vocals. So kick up your heels, bring your parasol, and enjoy a fun and entertaining evening of outstanding New Orleans style music.
Saturday, December 7 @ 7:30PM
NICOLAS BEARDE & TRIO
Highly sought after both domestically & internationally, Nicolas Bearde invites comparison to Lou Rawls and Joe Williams, but makes his songs his own. Nic will be backed by a terrific trio of musicians as he sizzles with selections from the classic jazz songbook, bluesy renditions and, of course, a nod to the season!