Awesome free hang at a great beergarden outside with music, food, and good vibes.

Isaac and Tom Catanzaro host this jazz jam focused on mentorship and advocacy. Professional musicians will come and play and also get to collaborate and offer encouragement and mentorship to musicians newer to the art form. It's close to Concord Bart and has a really cool and relaxed environment.

Trumpeter/Steel Pan player Chris Aschman and Isaac co-run this all ages jazz jam session that features an incredible houseband set, followed by great musicians sitting in and playing together. Honor Bar is a beautiful space with wonderful drinks and a great affordable happy hour menu.

Isaac and Tom Catanzaro host this jazz jam focused on mentorship and advocacy. Professional musicians will come and play and also get to collaborate and offer encouragement and mentorship to musicians newer to the art form. It's close to Concord Bart and has a really cool and relaxed environment.

Jazz in the Neighborhood is sponsoring this free event where I’ll be leading my own trio featuring John Wiitala on Bass and Ian Mcardle on Keys. Will be quite the shindig.

Trumpeter/Steel Pan player Chris Aschman and Isaac co-run this all ages jazz jam session that features an incredible houseband set, followed by great musicians sitting in and playing together. Honor Bar is a beautiful space with wonderful drinks and a great affordable happy hour menu.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jazz-guitar-giants-sunday-august-9-tickets-1993632648920

"JAZZ GUITAR GIANTS" CELEBRATES THE MUSICIANS WHO TRANSFORMED SIX STRINGS INTO ONE OF JAZZ’S MOST EXPRESSIVE VOICES.

THE MUSE JAZZ COLLECTIVE PRESENTS: JAZZ GUITAR GIANTS | SUNDAY AUGUST 9

From the warm rhythm guitar of the swing era to the lyrical melodies of Wes Montgomery, the fiery innovation of Pat Martino, the harmonic brilliance of Joe Pass, and the boundless creativity of Pat Metheny, the story of jazz guitar is one of constant imagination and reinvention.

Jazz Guitar Giants celebrates the musicians who transformed six strings into one of jazz’s most expressive voices. Over the course of the evening, you’ll hear music spanning nearly a century of jazz history, exploring how each generation of guitarists built upon those who came before while discovering a sound all their own.

Whether you’re a lifelong jazz fan or hearing these masters for the first time, join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the artistry, creativity, and enduring legacy of the jazz guitar.

THE COLLECTIVE: We are a community of Bay Area Jazz lovers, musicians, and advocates seeking to awaken more beauty, love, and justice for the world through Jazz.

THERE ARE TWO CONCERTS ON SUNDAY AUGUST 9:
The first concert starts at 5:30 PM and the second concert starts at 7:30 PM.
Each concert will be at the Vineyard and will be 90 minutes of iconic music. Doors open 15 minutes prior. You can enjoy dinner before or after the concert or you are free to bring your own food or drink from any of the amazing restaurants within one or two blocks of the venue. Plan to bring cups, wine cork, etc as these items are not available on-site. Anyone drinking alcohol must be 21yrs or older.

- There will be a Q&A at the end of the performance, so as you listen think of some questions about the music, the musicians, the history, the songwriters, or anything else that comes to mind.

- Lastly, be sure to join the collective by subscribing to our newsletter and tag us on social media.

Here's a few of our favorite restaurants within easy walking distance of the venue:
- Cafe Napolina - 1950 Grant Street | Ste B
- Taqueria Los Dos Gallos - 1950 Grant Street | Ste A
- I Love Teriyaki & Sushi - 1980 Galindo Street
- Aung Burma - 2151 Salvio Street
- Naan n Curry - 2068 Salvio Street

There are two parking garages on Salvio Street- one near the Vineyard and one near Skipolini's Pizza and Concord Avenue.

THE VENUE: The Vineyard is on Todos Santos Plaza in downtown Concord. This concert venue is tied to the history of jazz through Dave Brubeck - who grew up on this site in Concord - and was one of the first musicians to fight for a racially integrated band.

See you soon!

Trumpeter/Steel Pan player Chris Aschman and Isaac co-run this all ages jazz jam session that features an incredible houseband set, followed by great musicians sitting in and playing together. Honor Bar is a beautiful space with wonderful drinks and a great affordable happy hour menu.

Great New Orleans Jazz at the same venue as my normal Tuesday Jam!

The Family Jules Band will be playing the Beatles iconic album from start to finish. Get your tickets now as it’s close to selling out. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-family-jules-play-abbey-road-tickets-1990343981427

Isaac runs this jam along with great musicians Jesse Levit and Colin Hogan who perform a houseset upfront and then great musicians sit in and play jazz standards. The Breakroom is all ages and also is a great pool hall.

Trumpeter/Steel Pan player Chris Aschman and Isaac co-run this all ages jazz jam session that features an incredible houseband set, followed by great musicians sitting in and playing together. Honor Bar is a beautiful space with wonderful drinks and a great affordable happy hour menu.

Playing with wonderful Saxophonist Steve Heckman in a quartet setting as part of GG Library’s summer concert series. https://oaklandlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a2c52597550c8bf9f5cef9e

Playing great fun Funk music trio outside in a beautiful all ages biergarden.

Playing bass phenom Aaron Germain’s original music with a powerhouse band.

Isaac and Tom Catanzaro host this jazz jam focused on mentorship and advocacy. Professional musicians will come and play and also get to collaborate and offer encouragement and mentorship to musicians newer to the art form. It's close to Concord Bart and has a really cool and relaxed environment.

Isaac runs this jam along with great musicians Jesse Levit and Colin Hogan who perform a houseset upfront and then great musicians sit in and play jazz standards. The Breakroom is all ages and also is a great pool hall.

Trumpeter/Steel Pan player Chris Aschman and Isaac co-run this all ages jazz jam session that features an incredible houseband set, followed by great musicians sitting in and playing together. Honor Bar is an all ages space with wonderful drinks and a great affordable happy hour menu.

Playing with great guitarist and songwriter Ben Andrews and his band as part of a whole day music event. https://www.hookandladderwinery.com/event/why-we-live-here-music-arts-fest-2026

The Kyle Athayde is an all start creative force. In advance of our recording session, the Dance Party is performing one set at the Lafayette Library! We’ll be performing originals and arrangements from the recording, as well as brand new tunes and Dance Party classics! We will be fundraising all week, so don’t miss this chance not only to hear the band, but also to come support the recording project! Tickets available at the door for $20.

Trumpeter/Steel Pan player Chris Aschman and Isaac co-run this all ages jazz jam session that features an incredible houseband set, followed by great musicians sitting in and playing together. Honor Bar is an all ages space with wonderful drinks and a great affordable happy hour menu.

The Muse Jazz Collective plays music of the great American songbook featuring great composers like Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, Duke Ellington and much much more. Tom Catanzaro on Saxophone, Josh Nelson on Piano, Kevin Goldberg on Bass, Me on Drums and guest vocalist Kenny Washington! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/america-in-song-from-broadway-to-bebop-and-beyond-sunday-july-12-tickets-1991120395703?aff=erelexpmlt

Isaac and Tom Catanzaro host this jazz jam focused on mentorship and advocacy. Professional musicians will come and play and also get to collaborate and offer encouragement and mentorship to musicians newer to the art form. It's close to Concord Bart and has a really cool and relaxed environment.

Isaac runs this jam along with great musicians Jesse Levit and Colin Hogan who perform a houseset upfront and then great musicians sit in and play jazz standards. The Breakroom is all ages and also is a great pool hall.

Trumpeter/Steel Pan player Chris Aschman and Isaac co-run this all ages jazz jam session that features an incredible houseband set, followed by great musicians sitting in and playing together. Honor Bar is an all ages space with wonderful drinks and a great affordable happy hour menu.

Trumpeter/Steel Pan player Chris Aschman and Isaac co-run this all ages jazz jam session that features an incredible houseband set, followed by great musicians sitting in and playing together. Honor Bar is an all ages space with wonderful drinks and a great affordable happy hour menu.

Great Saxophonist Andrew Dixon leads his band featuring Justin Rock on guitar, Alan Jones, on bass, and myself on drums paying homage to arguably the greatest saxophonist of all time.

Blues Showcae

Jules Leyhe is one of the world’s foremost blues slide-guitar players—so much so that even Premier Guitar magazine called his music “the best blues slide licks since Derek Trucks, maybe even Duane Allman.”

Leyhe has performed/ recorded alongside some of the industry’s heavyweights including Buddy Guy, Jimmie Vaughan, Chris Cain, Charlie Musselwhite, Fantastic Negrito and Wyatt Flores

For this event he brings a top-notch band featuring Ian McArldle on piano, Isaac Schwartz on drums and renowned bassist Matt Roades with special guest Adam Miller.

Australian-born Adam Miller has toured the globe, performing in the USA, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Denmark, The Netherlands, Sweden, Poland, Japan, Australia & even Afghanistan for the Australian and Allied Forces. Miller has shared stages with Les Paul, Tommy Emmanuel, Samantha Fish, Mike Stern, Charlie Hunter, Tomo Fujita, Adam Levy, KT Tunstall, Matt Schofield, Mason Stoops, Molly Miller, Josh Smith, Joey Landreth, Russell Morris, Ariel Posen, Tony McManus, Ben Gillies (Silverchair) amongst so many others. With glowing coverage in guitar & music press around the world, the 2002 Australian Fingerstyle Guitar Champion even has his own signature model guitar from Nik Huber Guitars.

Miller originally from Newcastle Australia, was based in Los Angeles, California for a time, and spent the better part of the last two decades performing throughout the USA, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Poland, Japan, & Australia. Miller has played an array of International Festivals and has feature articles in The Fretboard Journal, Guitar Player, Acoustic Guitar, Premier Guitar, Acoustic UK, Australian Guitar, Australian Musician, and so many more. In 2013 his album "Delayed" was named Top 10 Albums of 2012 by US Acoustic Guitar Magazine. He was also named in the top 25 Future Legends in Australian Guitar Magazine. He has also been featured on many YouTube channels, including the esteemed 'That Pedal Show'.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jules-leyhe-the-family-jules-with-adam-miller-tickets-1989109093845?aff=oddtdtcreator

Isaac runs this jam along with great musicians Jesse Levit and Colin Hogan who perform a houseset upfront and then great musicians sit in and play jazz standards. The Breakroom is all ages and also is a great pool hall.

Trumpeter/Steel Pan player Chris Aschman and Isaac co-run this all ages jazz jam session that features an incredible houseband set, followed by great musicians sitting in and playing together. Honor Bar is an all ages space with wonderful drinks and a great affordable happy hour menu.