Award winning singer, songwriter, and saxophonist Curtis Stigers visits The Argyros for an evening of Jazz. His string of hit singles, millions of albums sold, and a 28-year recording career aside, his commitment to artistic growth, and to bringing new tunes to the Great American Songbook, has become unparalleled in modern music. Along the way, Stigers has redefined the constitution of contemporary jazz singing.
The Way Forward – A Celebration of Music and Dance
Immerse yourself in this remarkable cinematic event. The Way Forward is a portrait of a musical community brimming with talent, energy, and passion that continues to innovate. Under the guidance of filmmaker Hamid Shams, The Way Forward was filmed around the world, from Finland to Australia, Spain to Los Angeles. Spanning jazz, classical, vocal, and dance, the film re-imagines the concert-going experience for the digital age.
The Argyros Presents: Cecile McLorin Salvant
One of the most acclaimed vocalists of her generation, Cecile McLorin Salvant is the winner of the 2010 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition. Other honors include her being selected for Jazz Album of the Year by the DownBeat International Critics Poll and NPR, as well as Up-and-Coming Jazz Artist of the Year and Top Female Vocalist from the Jazz Journalists Association.
The Argyros Presents: John Pizzarelli Trio
World-renowned guitarist and singer Pizzarelli has been hailed by The Boston Globe for “reinvigorating the Great American Songbook and re-popularizing jazz.” The Toronto Star pegged him as “the genial genius of the guitar.” And The Seattle Times saluted him as “a rare entertainer of the old school.”
The Argyros Presents: Fred Hersch
Fred Hersch is a pervasively influential creative force who has shaped jazz’s course over more than three decades as an improviser, composer, educator, bandleader, collaborator and recording artist.
The Musical Jazz Styling of Judith McQueen with Alan Pennay
Judith and her team are exited to welcome you to a night of music and we can’t wait to celebrate the joy of song together. Benefitting Sun Valley Opera, if you cannot attend the concert but would like to make a donation, please visit sunvalleyopera.com
The Argyros Presents: Jenna McLean Quintet in the Bailey Studio
Jenna McLean is a jazz vocalist with degrees in classical vocal performance and jazz studies. With a love and devotion for jazz, funk, soul and classical genres, she maintains the belief that all music is good music as long as it speaks to the soul and grooves.
The Argyros Presents: Time for Three
The groundbreaking, category-shattering trio Time for Three (Tf3) transcends traditional classification, with elements of classical, country western, gypsy and jazz idioms forming a blend all its own.
The Argyros Presents: Time for Three
The groundbreaking, category-shattering trio Time for Three (Tf3) transcends traditional classification, with elements of classical, country western, gypsy and jazz idioms forming a blend all its own.
The Argyros Presents: Martin Taylor & Laurence Juber Jazz Guitar
A night of music featuring two of the finest acoustic guitarists of our time, Dr. Martin Taylor and Laurence Juber. Both Grammy award-winning acoustic guitarists share the stage in one beautifully crafted, jazz-inspired performance.