2023 Lineup / SJMA Next Gen Stage

Monterey Jazz Festival Regional All-Star Vocal Ensemble

Sat, Aug 12 @ 12pm
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The Monterey Jazz Festival Regional All-Star Vocal ensemble features the top voice students from across Monterey County, who all come together to participate in an advanced choir.

Monterey Jazz Festival Regional All-Star Vocal Ensemble

Sat, Aug 12 @ 12pm
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Monterey Jazz Festival Regional All-Star Band

Sat, Aug 12 @ 1:15pm
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The Monterey Jazz Festival Regional All-Star Band features the top music students from across Monterey County, who all come together to participate in middle and high school big bands.

Monterey Jazz Festival Regional All-Star Band

Sat, Aug 12 @ 1:15pm
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SJZ High School All Stars Big Band

Sat, Aug 12 @ 2pm
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SJZ High School All Stars Big Band

Sat, Aug 12 @ 2pm
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Jazz Education Ensemble

Sat, Aug 12 @ 3pm
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Founded in Oakland in 2015, we are an assembly of world class jazz musicians, dedicated to sharing the joy of jazz with children (ages 9-17) through our after school classes and by performing concerts with our students, and sharing jazz through educational concerts with our community at large.

Jazz Education Ensemble

Sat, Aug 12 @ 3pm
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Youth Jazz Jam

Sat, Aug 12 @ 4pm
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Join a house band made up of alums from the San Jose Jazz High School All Stars U19s for a free, youth-focused community jazz jam during the Fest. If you’re 21 and under, bring your instrument and sign up for a slot. Or just take a break from the heat and listen as future jazz stars show you how it’s done.

Youth Jazz Jam

Sat, Aug 12 @ 4pm
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Mr. Clifford’s Young Jazz All Stars

Sun, Aug 13 @ 12pm
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Directed by musician/educator “Mr. Clifford” Samoranos, Summer Fest presents the youngest group of gifted young musicians that embody the enduring American legacy of Jazz. The group will perform their interpretations of timeless musical compositions.

Mr. Clifford’s Young Jazz All Stars

Sun, Aug 13 @ 12pm
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Berkeley High School Combo

Sun, Aug 13 @ 1pm
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Berkeley High School Combo

Sun, Aug 13 @ 1pm
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Mariachi Mexico

Sun, Aug 13 @ 2pm
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Mariachi Mexico

Sun, Aug 13 @ 2pm
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Savaiah

Sun, Aug 13 @ 3pm
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Savaiah is a young rising star from San Jose, California eager to share her unique sound and captivate audiences with her powerful voice and musical versatility.

Savaiah

Sun, Aug 13 @ 3pm
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Lucas Davis ft. Alan Jones, Junhong Jung and JC Grady

Sun, Aug 13 @ 4pm
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Trumpeter Lucas Davis is a creative musician dedicated to spreading peace and love by sharing his music with audiences across the world.

Lucas Davis ft. Alan Jones, Junhong Jung and JC Grady

Sun, Aug 13 @ 4pm
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