September 12, 2022

Master bebop pianist Jon Mayer — described by Downbeat magazine as a musician who “mixes introspective lyricism and a hard-bop drive"—and his fellow jazz musicians and musical guests always entertain and enlighten when they perform.
Master bebop pianist Jon Mayer — described by Downbeat magazine as a musician who “mixes introspective lyricism and a hard-bop drive"—and his fellow jazz musicians and musical guests always entertain and enlighten when they perform.

Santa Monica College Presents 2022 Fall Jazz Series

Popular Concerts Start September 16

SANTA MONICA, CA — The Santa Monica College Music Department is pleased to present the 2022 Fall Jazz Series, with performances by the Jon Mayer Trio + Special Guest, Danny Janklow + Elevation Band, and Surprise Guest Artist: Joe LaBarbera.

The popular concert series opens with the Jon Mayer Trio + Special Guest on Friday, September 16. All concerts are held at 7 p.m. in the East Wing Music Hall at the Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th Street (at Santa Monica Boulevard), Santa Monica.

The SMC Fall 2022 Jazz Series lineup is:

  • Friday, September 16: the Jon Mayer Trio + Special Guest. Master bebop pianist Jon Mayer — described by Downbeat magazine as a musician who “mixes introspective lyricism and a hard-bop drive"—and his fellow jazz musicians and musical guests always entertain and enlighten when they perform.
  • Friday, October 7: Danny Janklow + Elevation Band. Master saxophonist Danny Janklow will be joined by Javi Santiago on keys, Luca Alemanno on bass, and Jonathan Pinson on drums.
  • Friday, October 28: Surprise Guest Artist: Joe LaBarbera. Legendary Los Angeles jazz drummer, composer, and music educator Joe LaBarbera will be joined by a trumpet-and-tenor-saxophone front line for a concert showcasing originals by LaBarbera and other ensemble members, as well as arrangements of standard tunes.

Tickets for each concert are $10 (plus a modest service charge). Advance tickets may be purchased online at smc.edu/tickets or by calling 310-434-3005 (Monday-Friday; limited hours). Tickets may also be purchased at the SMC Events Box Office on the main SMC Campus (1900 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica) up to 1 hour before the performance start time. Seating is on a first-arrival basis.

Before heading to the concert, guests should visit smc.edu/coronavirus for up-to-date details on vaccine and mask requirements, as the requirements are subject to change.

More information is available by calling 310-434-4323. All performances subject to change or cancellation without notice.

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