Photos by Rob Hoffman

SBJS was pleased to welcome Shawn Thies & Friends for her debut with the Jazz Society featuring music from the Great American Songbook with a splash of original and world sounds! One of California’s best-kept secrets, Shawn Thies (rhymes with “bees”) has been vocalizing up and down the Central Coast since the age of 14. [...]

The Santa Barbara Jazz Society was proud to present Brazilian Jazz Vocalist & Guitarist Téka Sunday, March 9, 2025, 1-4pm Such an excellent performance, Sandy Cummings said "As good as it gets.".  Speaking of, hearing Sandy sing a duet with Téka was treat. The Santa Barbara Jazz Society welcomed renowned Brazilian vocalist/guitarist Téka. A native [...]

Photos by Rob Hoffman The Santa Barbara Jazz Society welcomed award-winning vocalist and Los Angeles favorite Janis Mann. She "wows" audiences with a broad repertoire of soul-stirring ballads, hard swinging modern jazz, sensuous latin tunes, and spirited blues all presented with her own deft improvisational twist. Beyond the vocal quality is imaginative delivery and interpretation [...]

Photos by Rob Hoffman

Photos by Rob Hoffman

We enjoyed a great afternoon of jazz with John Schnackenberg. The Jazz Society will also awarded its annual scholarship to the young and upcoming jazz talent at Dos Pueblos High School. John has been playing saxophone for over 45 years and has appeared on national television and with Spencer The Gardener, as well as numerous [...]

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