12:00pm Performance: St. Ignatius School, San Francisco
The St. Ignatius Jazz Band plays music in the Big Band jazz tradition, with 6 horns accompanied by a full rhythm section. The group often focuses on playing arrangements from classic recordings and composers and has even performed original songs written by members of the ensemble. The SI Jazz Band is directed by Mr. Galen Green, who is in his 12th year at the school.
1:00pm Performance: The CSM Big Band
Under the direction of Michael Mitchell – is excited and honored to perform a program of special selections at this year’s KSCM Jazz Festival, including music from the Thad Jones and Mel Lewis Orchestra, Quincy Jones, and the Count Basie Orchestra.
2:00pm Performance: Larry Vuckovich with Kai Lyons
Larry Vuckovich will be joined by his favorite guitarist, Kai Lyons to present a program featuring music written and inspired by some of the great jazz masters Larry worked with from the 50s and through the decades since taking the audience on a journey through Larry's musical history.
3:00pm Performance: San Francisco Conservatory of Music
The Roots, Jazz and American Music Program (RJAM) at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music is a one-of-a-kind undergraduate degree program utilizing an innovative apprenticeship model to mentor young artists aspiring to professional careers in jazz and commercial music. Under the direction of drummer and SFCM professor Akira Tana, the group includes Tania Cosma - drums, Carlo Rabano - trombone, Kira Agrell - alto saxophone and bass clarinet, Sean Walters McDonald - bass and Tania Cosma on drums.