Pianist Michael Echaniz Honors Jazz Icon Wayne Shorter in CSMA Concert
The rich harmonic palette and enduring legacy of one of jazz’s greatest icons take center stage in “Michael Echaniz Trio: The Music of Wayne Shorter,” at 7:30 PM Friday, Sept. 4 in Tateuchi Hall. This free concert by Michael Echaniz (CSMA faculty, piano/synthesizers) alongside Jeff Denson (bass/vocals) and Dillon Vado (drums) traces Wayne Shorter’s evolution […]
Upcoming community concert explores the connection of music across cultures
An engaging exploration of how music connects us is the focus of our next community concert on Friday, Nov. 7, in Tateuchi Hall. Countertenor Von Bringhurst, vocalist Adesuwa O., and pianist Shauna Pickett-Gordon will present “Everything Old is New Again: A Cabaret Concert & Conversation.” The concert will feature songs from diverse genres and explore […]
A Tribute to Greek Composer Manos Hadjidakis is coming to CSMA
A musical tribute to Greek composer Manos Hadjidakis is coming to CSMA, thanks to the Kombos Collective, a chamber ensemble that champions the rich musical repertoire of Greece and the Greek diaspora. The trio will present “100 Years of Hadjidakis,” a centennial celebration of the beloved composer through his music, at 7:30 PM on Oct. […]
Sarah Cahill Returns to CSMA: The Woods So Wild
CSMA is excited to welcome Sarah Cahill back for a free community concert at Tateuchi Hall on September 19. Cahill will present “The Woods So Wild,” a program featuring a diverse array of expressive works that reflect nature’s beauty. The concert will take place at 7:30 PM, and advance tickets are still available. Cahill will […]
Ben Rosenblum: Telling multicultural stories through jazz
For jazz musician Ben Rosenblum music is more than melody and rhythm. His goal with every performance is to tell a compelling story through his music and connect authentically with the audience. CSMA is excited to welcome the accomplished pianist, accordionist and composer for the opening of our 2024-25 Fall Community Concert series at 7:30 […]
Juanito Pascual Returns to CSMA to Bring the Flavor of Flamenco
CSMA is excited to welcome back renowned guitarist Juanito Pascual for a special night of flamenco music on Saturday, Oct. 21, in Tateuchi Hall. Hailed as “one of the hottest flamenco guitarists in recent years” by National Public Radio. Pascual and his trio will feature new compositions from their forthcoming 2024 album as well as […]
A Brotherly Groove: Jazz Duo Peter and Will Anderson to explore the music of Gershwin
The music of George Gershwin is timeless. From “Rhapsody in Blue” to “Embraceable You,” his compositions are works of art. Grammy-winning jazz duo Peter and Will Anderson will explore the music of the American composer and icon during a free community concert on Saturday, September 30 at 7:30 pm in Tateuchi Hall. The Anderson brothers […]
The Lyricism of Dayna Stephens: Jazz in the Now
When you grow up listening to jazz with your father and watching your grandfather play the saxophone, it is only natural that your love for the sound grows with you. This was the case for Dayna Stephens and that sound grew into a groove all his own. “I knew I always wanted to play the […]
Gaby Castro: Silicon Valley Songbird
Gaby Castro can’t see herself doing anything other than singing and writing music. It’s so much more than what she does–it’s who the strumming songbird truly is. Castro was introduced to the power of music through choir when she was in the third grade. Her love for the art form grew after she was gifted […]