Sunday Afternoon, November 1
Larry Vuckovich Sextet
A GLOBAL JAZZ JOURNEY, RIGHT HERE IN CALISTOGA
After two sold-out performances last year, Calistoga’s own Larry Vuckovich returns to Brannan Center with a new group of electrifying Bay Area musicians for Crosswinds: Global Jazz Journey.
From the timeless sounds of Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Vince Guaraldi to Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, blues, boogaloo, flamenco, tango, and rhythms inspired by the Balkans, North Africa, and the Middle East, this is jazz without borders. Joining Larry on piano and vocals:
Tommy Kesecker, marimba
Kai Lyons, guitar/vocals
Hector Lugo, percussion/vocals
Buca Necak, bass
Jeff Minnieweather, drums
Come early (2pm) for a pre-concert conversation/interview with Larry Vuckovich included with your ticket. He will go over his World War II history during the time his house was occupied by the Nazis. Plus, he'll talk about his exciting career and mention a number of greats that he worked with. There will be a question and an answer section.
Come experience an afternoon of extraordinary live jazz at Brannan Center, Northern Napa Valley’s gathering place.
Venue: Brannan Center,
1407 3rd Street, Calistoga, CA 94515
Tickets: $25 | Member pricing available)
Time: 3PM (2PM pre-concert conversation)
Tickets: Purchase Here
Sunday Afternoon, November 29th
Larry's 90th Birthday Celebration - Pianist Larry Vuchovich with Special Guest Star Vocalist Jackie Ryan
Larry Vuckovich is a Yugoslavian-born American jazz pianist acclaimed for his eclectic style blending bop, post-bop, blues, and world music. Classically trained in Kotor, he emigrated to San Francisco in 1951, studied with Vince Guaraldi, and performed with legends like Mel Tormé, Jon Hendricks, Philly Joe Jones, and Dexter Gordon. A fixture at top US and European jazz venues, he leads ensembles such as Blue Balkan and has been honored with multiple lifetime achievement awards.
Venue: Sebastiani Theatre - Sonoma Valley Jazz Society
476 1st Street East Sonoma, CA
707-373-0700
Admission: $60
Time: Doors open at 2 pm and concert begins at 3 pm.
Tickets: Sebastiani Theatre Tickets
Featuring: Kai Lyons – guitarist, Hector Lugo – percussionists/vocalist, Sam Bevan – bass, Leon Joyce – drums, Jackie Ryan - vocals, Larry Vuchovich-piano
Sunday, December 6
Larry Vuckovich - 90th Birthday Celebration
Pianist Larry Vuckovich celebrates his 90th birthday! He has worked, toured, and recorded with such greats as Red Norvo, Cab Calloway, Dexter Gordon, Milt Jackson, Jon Hendricks, Vince Guaraldi and many more. A versatile musician, Larry covers a wide range of styles, including Bebop, Afro-Cuban Latin jazz, blues and gospel, funky boogaloo, as well as sounds from the Balkans and Middle East. What has become tradition, he will be joined by Bay Area hottest jazz guitarist Kai Lyons. Don't miss this milestone with this Dynamic Duo!
Venue: Piedmont Piano, 1728 San Pablo Ave. @ 18th, Oakland, CA 94612
Admission: $25 in advance / $30 at the door
Time: 5PM
Tickets: TicketTailor
Featuring: Kai Lyons, guitar, & Larry Vuckovich, piano