East Bay Jazz

05/05/2026

Free Ticket Tuesday is here! This week, we are giving away 6 tickets to East Bay Jazz 10th Anniversary Concert on Friday May 15th at 8:00pm at The Bankhead; you could win a pair of tickets!

To enter:
1) Like this post
2) In the comments, tell us your favorite Jazz artist.

The winners will be picked on Tuesday, May 12th. Entries can be submitted on Facebook or Instagram.

For more information about the show, visit: https://livermorearts.org/events/ebj-10th-anniversary-concert/

01/21/2026

Meet Ian Jensen, guitar player and Alum of East Bay Jazz! 🎸

Ian shares how joining East Bay Jazz helped him learn to play with other musicians and develop his skills with rhythm sections. His experience has taken his guitar playing to the next level, blending his individual style with the power of collaboration. Don’t miss his story of growth and musical discovery!

Learn more and sign up for January auditions: https://livermorearts.org/arts-education/growth/��

01/11/2026

01/07/2026

🎺 Meet alum East Bay Jazz student Mason Gemmer! 🎺
In this interview from last year, Mason shares his journey with improvisation and the art of connecting with fellow musicians in a band setting. Stick around till the end to hear his favorite East Bay Jazz memory so far—you won’t want to miss it!
Learn more and sign up for January auditions: https://livermorearts.org/arts-education/growth/��

01/04/2026

🎺 Season Highlight: Guest Clinician Dave Richards

On Sunday, February 8, East Bay Jazz welcomes Dave Richards for an exclusive rehearsal and clinic session with our Big Band and Combo — a rare chance to work with a world‑class brass artist.

Dave earned both his BM in Jazz Arranging and MM in Jazz Composition from the University of North Texas, where he performed trumpet and trombone with the Grammy‑nominated One O’Clock Lab Band. Since graduating, he’s toured internationally with big bands and Broadway productions, worked as a freelance brass player, composer, arranger, and bandleader in Los Angeles, and recorded or performed with artists ranging from the Glenn Miller Orchestra to Katy Perry. Most recently, he joined the legendary Oakland R&B/funk ensemble Tower of Power as a lead trumpet and trombone player.

This session is an extraordinary opportunity for student musicians to learn directly from a top professional with deep expertise in jazz, brass performance, arranging, and composition.

📍 Sunday, Feb 8�🎟️ Presented by Livermore Valley Arts

✨ Auditions are now open for the East Bay Jazz High School All-Stars! Don’t miss your chance to join our Big Band and Combo this season.
�Sign up here: LivermoreArts.org/arts-education/growth 🎺



The Bankhead LVA

01/02/2026

Calling All High School Jazz Musicians! 🎷🎶

It’s time to unlock your full potential at the East Bay Jazz High School All-Stars, a premier pre-professional jazz academy where talented young players thrive, perform, and connect with the vibrant East Bay jazz community! Whether you play in big band or combo, this is your chance to elevate your skills and take center stage.

What you’ll experience:
Exciting Performances, Master Classes with Pros, and Collaboration with Bay Area Musicians.

Auditions will be held on Wed, Jan 22 and Thu, Jan 23 from 4:30–9:00 PM at Amador Valley High School – Choir Room.

Sign up now and get all the details at LivermoreArts.org/arts-education/growth/.

Don’t miss this life-changing opportunity to shine and be part of something extraordinary! 🎺🥁🎹

09/29/2024

We love performing at this event each year because it directly impacts and supports our program.

02/05/2024

🎺❤️ Valentine’s Day is next week!! JazzReach Presents: Sittin’ In and Groovin’ Out! 🌟🎷 This Valentine’s Day, let the allure of jazz with LVA’s East Bay Jazz High School All-Stars sweep you away into the grandeur of big band and the intimacy of a jazz combo! 🎶❤️ Create unforgettable memories with your special someone at this unique and creative Valentine’s date night you won’t want to miss! 🌙🎹
🎟️ Book your tickets now for a romantic night filled with soulful melodies and rhythmic brilliance. 🌟

Tickets: https://livermorearts.org/events/jazzreach-presents-sittin-in-and-groovin-out/

01/17/2024

Auditions begin this Sunday for East Bay Jazz’s new season. http://www.eastbayjazz.org/auditions.html

01/16/2024

Free Ticket Tuesday is here! This week, we are giving away 6 tickets to JazzReach with Metta Quintet, East Bay Jazz, and Las Positas College Music Department at The Bankhead; you could win a pair of tickets!

To enter:
1) Like this post
2) In the comments, tag someone you’d like to go with to the concert.

The winners will be picked on Tuesday, January 16th.
Entries can be submitted on Facebook or Instagram.

For more information about this performance, go to: https://livermorearts.org/events/jazzreach-presents-sittin-in-and-groovin-out/