Experience the Jazz Garden Big Band as they celebrate 40 years of captivating the Bay Area jazz scene. Known for their collaborations with legends like Mel Torme and Joe Henderson, this ensemble promises a night of timeless jazz. Join us for an evening of exceptional music from some of the most talented freelance musicians in the region.
“Conductor, trombonist, arranger, and composer Dave Eshelman has become one of the foremost champions of creative and modern music in the United States. The Jazz Garden Big Band must be considered a leader in the formation and presentation of big band music in the modern creative vein.” – Dave Nathan, All Music Guide
“Keep those big band fires burning Dave!” – Al “Jazzbo” Collins, Bay Area Legend
Band Members
Saxophones: Mary Fettig, Kasey Knudsen, Dann Zinn, Bob Kenmotsu, Bob Farrington
Trumpets: Marvin McFadden, Rich Bice, Mike Olmos, Erik Jekabson
Trombones: Matt Hall, Dave Eshelman, Jeanne Geiger, Rich Lee
Piano: Colin Hogan
Guitar: Randy Vincent
Bass: Dan Parenti
Drums: Kelly Fasman
Artist/Group Bios
2018 marked the 40th anniversary of the 1978 Jazz Garden Big Band premier to a standing room only audience at the Eulipia Café in downtown San Jose. Over the four decades since, it has performed in dozens of Bay Area jazz clubs, concert halls and festivals. The band has backed guest artists such as Mel Torme, Joe Henderson and Bruce Forman in concert and on it’s critically acclaimed CDs: The Jazz Garden (1982), Deep Voices (1988), When Dreams Come True (1993), and Milagro’s Journey (2001). Dave continues to add new originals and arrangements to the band’s repertoire. Learn more at http://jazzgarden.com