Jazz @ The JAI Guest Curator Charles McPherson’s New York band performs all over the world and is acclaimed by audiences everywhere. Now the internationally renowned legend brings the best jazz musicians on the scene together for two intimate shows in The JAI, celebrating their new CD release. The Charles McPherson Quintet Charles McPherson, saxophone […]

Jazz @ The JAI Our inaugural Jazz @ The JAI Guest Curator, legendary award-winning saxophonist Charles McPherson, and John Beasley, two-time GRAMMY winner, pianist, and composer, curate a program from Duke Ellington through the eras of jazz up to what’s happening now. John Beasley is joined by a roster of rising star jazz artists. John […]

In April, the National Museum of American History and the Smithsonian celebrate Jazz History Month. The La Jolla Music Society at The Conrad presents a panel discussion on the state of jazz. Featuring Melonie Grinnell, Kamau Kenyatta, and Charles McPherson. The event is free, but you must RSVP here to attend.