Bands/Artists
This is a creative group who play pops with a jazz flavor and jazz.
Dynamic jazz saxophonist and one of El Paso's most aspiring young talents.
New young jazz quartet
Jazz/Progressive
Andres Avila, Sax
Adrian Avila, Drums
Art Avila III, Guitar, Bass
Art Lewis, saxophone player and a music icon in El Paso since 1962, who currently resides in Houston, Texas.
Austin Jimmy Murphy and the Blues Alliance
Blues
Salsa, Latin Jazz, Variety
The legendary Blues Guitarist.
A new six piece band who are performing rock, Latin, jazz and blues.
Nationally acclaimed Jazz Pianist
Bert Dalton is a jazz pianist hailing from Chicago originally, who has played with the likes of Bud Shank, Herbie Mann, Anita O'Day, Regina Carter, and Frank Morgan. Dalton's interests in music evidently run wide; currently Dalton is Music Director of the Nati...
Contemporary smooth jazz
R & B
Contemporary jazz
Billy Townes & Steve Marquez Duo
Contemporary smooth jazz and standards
Bob Burns and the BURNSLAND ALL-STARS
Dance music
Bob Burns and the Mike Caranda Orchestra featuring Judy Day
Big band dance music
Bob Burns and the Mike Carranda Big Band
A group offering the big band sound for dancing.
Internationally acclaimed R&B and smooth jazz saxophonist.
Contemporary and smooth jazz and standards
Smooth and contemporary jazz and standards
A special group organized for Alfresco Fridays
A mainstream jazz duet
Grammy nominated saxophonist
Jazz Standards
Jazz Standards and latin jazz with vocals
Nice renditions of classic rock and some blues.
The sultry voice of Carolyne Durant
The daughter of the legendary Cab Calloway
Jazz
Chuck Mangione’s music chases clouds away with classics like Feels So Good, Bellavia, Children of Sanchez, Give It All You Got.
A New Yorker who first toured as a trumpeter with Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers; Mangione basically gave up the instrument for the flugelhorn (a brassy brother o...
Jazz Group featuring Brazilian jazz
The trio plays standards from Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, and John Coltrane to contemporary jazz like Pat Metheny, Lee Ritenour, and Jaco Pastorius and everything in between.
This talented group plays just about anything jazz to R&B as well as classic rock, Blues, and 70's Funk.
Jazz standards and jazzed up classical rock. Dan has an improvisation style of his own which he applies to any good tune, including jazz standards, blues, or classical rock.
One of David Borrego's groups consisting of:
David Borrego, guitar
Ruben Gutierrez, keyboards
Greg Gonzalez, bass
Ricky Malichi, drums
Renowned instrumentalist/composer Dave Koz and jazz multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire Brian Culbertson collaborating on one another’s biggest hits as well as on songs from their latest albums. "Dave Koz – Greatest Hits" and Culbertson’s "Bringing Back The Funk" each debuted at No. 1 on Billboa...
Dave Young, Curt Warren, & Ricky Malichi
El Paso jazz artists Curt Warren and Ricky Malichi share the stage with Canadian Juno award winning jazz bassist Dave Young. Young performs throughout Europe,North America and Japan to overwhelming acclaim. His exceptional career has made him a much sought-after jazz bassist who regularly perfo...
David Borrego, Guitar
Manny Flores, Bass
This is an exciting new trio formed from the Havana Quintet.
David Rodriguez, bass
Danny Iglecias, piano
Gabrielle Torrez, sax, flute
Renowned and revered the world over as one of the greatest saxophone players of all-time, David Sanborn is an artist whose music has inspired countless other musicians while creating a body of work that spans the genres of rock ‘n’ roll, R&B, pop and jazz.
Beautiful and classy, Grammy award winning singer/pianist.
R&B - Urban Soul
A group of local jazz musicians (mostly educators) who perform big band works under the direction of Marty Olivas.
Throughout the years, this legendary combo has produced uncounted salsa hits with a distinctive sound, as is evident in the song Aguacero, known as salsa vieja. Some of their better known classic hits are El Menú and Timbalero.
An important mission of the JazzElPaso Connection is to contribute to the musical education and enrichment of our area’s youth, with special emphasis on jazz. Soon after forming JazzElPaso Connection in March 2007, an Educational Initiative Program was implemented which provides students opportun...
Fine Jazz
Two-time Grammy Award winner Ernie Watts is one of the most versatile and prolific saxophone players on the music scene. In a diverse career that has spanned more than thirty years, he has been featured on more than 500 recordings by artists ranging from Cannonball Adderley to Frank Zappa, always...
This is a new young group who play Gypsy Jazz, Bossa Nova in a bilingual format.
Latin jazz
Trumpeter, composer, and arranger Frank Cano a native of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico recieved his music studies at California State University Long Beach and has gone on to perform with many diverse artist in The United Stated, Canada, Mexico and Asia.
Frank has performed with legendary conguero F...
Smooth and Contemporary Jazz
Salsa
Read more about William Claxton from website http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2008/oct/15/jazz. The following is an excerpt from Geoff Dyer's book about jazz, "But Beautiful", published by Abacus.
"William Claxton called photography "jazz for the eyes". But jazz photographs have to be music to...
A new young group of musicians performing several styles of jazz from ballads, swing, blues and bossa nova to more contemporary.
Salsa, Latin Jazz & Cuban music
Blues
Mainstream Jazz
Instrumental, Jazz, Rock and More
Good musical entertainment led by Nino Cooper
"Hot 8", a young, energetic jazz band from New Orleans has epitomized New Orleans street music for over a decade.
Houston Person at Pecos Jazz and Arts Festival
The 3rd Annual Pecos Valley Jazz & Arts Festival will be held at various venues in Roswell, New Mexico, October 10-12, 2008.
The weekend will feature guest of honor saxophonist, Houston Person. and includes a stellar roster of jazz artists: Roger Dickerson, John Sheridan, Holly Hoffman, Randy...
$9 PER SHOW (plus applicable service fees of an additional $3).
Tickets available at the door (The McKelligon Canyon Box Office is open starting 3 hours before performance time only.)
Presale tickets available at the Plaza Theatre Box Office (open from 9-5 Monday through Friday).
Frequent performers in West Texas and Southern New Mexico, this quartet is known for its smooth and playful blend of jazz, blues, funk and groove.
A quartet consisting of:
Harold Odegard, guitar
Jeff Stevens, trumpet
James Huston, bass
Mike Koesel, drums
Latin & contemporary Jazz
Live Jazz
Big band jazz and swing dance era
Jeffrey Smith, born in Shreveport, LA and currently residing in Dallas Texas, was raised in a family of musicians. He began his musical career with his own band at an early age and continued his playing while at Southern University. He recorded his first album, Eyes on You, in 1993 and has rele...
Jim Helder leads this trio based in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Jim recently released a new CD entitled "The Memphis Hang." This group will be playing with him at a CD release party.
Internationally acclaimed Blues guitarist and vocalist
Johnny has done it all from producing, songwriting, horn arranging, Rhythm, Lead and Bass guitar, keyboard, vocals and background vocals. His newest CD entitled "Heart and Soul" was released in October 2006 and nominated for "Best Soul Bl...
Born and raised in Cape Town, Jonathan Butler spent his youth under the shroud of apartheid. His escape was music. Before his teen years, Butler's talents as a singer and guitarist were recognized. His talents soon took him away from the world he grew up in. At thirteen, he was signed to Jive Rec...
His musical range spans Jazz, Reggae, Latin Blues, Folk and Classic Rock
Performs traditional jazz tunes with a fresh new twist, appearing throughout El Paso in local clubs, on television and at special events. This new exciting combo performs a variety of jazz styles from swing to Latin to contemporary. Songs in their repertoire range from “Night and Day,” to an upbe...
A high energy blues band
Salsa and Latin
LA VIENTA earned a Grammy nomination in 1994 and was at #17 on the Billboard's Contemporary Jazz Charts.
Leah and the Moonlighters celebrated the release of their first album on June 27 at the legendary Austin jazz club, the Elephant Room. This Austin-grown jazz/folk/rock band is heavy on talent. Led by Leah Zeger (violin/lead vocals) and Aaron Goldfarb (guitar), the Moonlighters seamlessly combine ...
A local group performing all styles
Blues guitarist and vocalist
Louie Speaking Eagle and Yeome
Jazz
International Recording and Performing Saxophonist
A prominent jazz-rock band here in the '70s and '80s, will reunite to help raise money for an old friend, veteran jazz drummer Henry "Hank" Santaella, who has ALS. A
All proceeds support Hank and his wife Mary Kay as he struggles with the increasing paralysis brought on by ALS, otherwise known ...
Manny Flores: bass, melodica & percussions
Amalia Castro: electric bass, vocals, percussion, & guitar
Sylvia Garcia: violin
Al Mendez: tenor sax
Arath Corral: electric guitar
David Holden: mandolin & accordian
Raziel Tortolo: congas
Nando Gallardo: drums
Aldo Viramontes: electric bass
Manny Flores & Copacabana Express
Latin Jazz, Bossa Nova, and Samba
A well known pair joining together with guests
jazz
Fusion, in the style of Miles in the '70's
Contemporary and free style jazz.
Dance music
Jazz pianist and vocalist
Latin Jazz & Contemporary Jazz
One of this area's finest jazz pianists.
El Paso jazz legend, pianist and composer Mike Francis is this region's jazz icon. His jazz genre includes traditional, mainstream and Latin-Jazz. He has built his reputation as a fine jazz pianist while sharing the stage with jazz greats such as Buddy Tate, Joe Newman, Eddie Harris, Richie Col...
Mike Hamilton,a nationally recognized recording artist, is a multi-talented musician on saxophones and vocals performing a vast range of styles such as contemporary jazz, rhythm and blues, pop and funk.
Born in Fort Hood TX, Hamilton spent much of his childhood growing up in different parts of...
The Mighty Moose Jazz Band is the current Hanks Jazz Festival and NMSU Jazz Festival Champions. They have also received outstanding ratings at the SISD Jazz Contest. The Director is Salina Cobos.
Mainstream jazz
Nicki Parrott is an internationally acclaimed jazz vocalist and bassist., now residing in New York and has performed at all of the prestigious Jazz Festivals. She began her studies in her native Australia and continued in New York with a grant from the Arts Council. She has performed with many gr...
A new group formed during the last year. They play some blues, some R & B, and some rock.
Jazz vocalist, extraordinaire.
Contemporary jazz
Olivas, Unsworth, Gutierrez Trio
New Jazz/R&B/Funk
An exciting quartet of El Paso's finest.
A versatile band playing R & B, Jazz, Rock and Country
R&B and Latin
A sophistication of lounge jazz, cosmopolitan rumba or neo-classical moods, Pink Martini offers something for everyone. Pink Martini sounds like it comes from an imaginary Rita Hayworth movie set in a sultry St. Tropez nightclub. The Portland, Oregon-based ‘little orchestra’ was founded in 1994...
New Orleans style jazz
Ravi Coltrane, second son of legendary saxophonist John Coltrane and jazz pianist, Alice Coltrane, was born in NYC in 1965 and raised in Los Angeles. His father died when Ravi was two. He was named after the great sitar virtuoso, Ravi Shankar. Ravi has four recordings out today. Visit his websi...
Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers
Born in 1947, Piazza's infatuation with blues began at a time when many of the masters were still in their prime years, and in the mid 1960s when the first blues revival was picking up steam, he was in the thick of it. By the 1970s, he'd already released five albums, and was one of the leading li...
Roman Chip and the Border Jazz quartet
A high quality jazz group appearing in the Las Cruces and El Paso area.
For information about Ronnie Kole see his website: www.ronniekole.com
Texas native Rosana Eckert is a rising star in the jazz world, captivating listeners worldwide with her smooth voice and creative songbook. Fusing bossa nova, blues, and traditional swing with original songs and a unique arranging style, Rosana enchants audiences with her musical sincerity, excit...
Billy Townes and Ruben Gutierrez team up with other jazz musicians to present two-keyboard arrangements of jazz works.
Ruben Gutierrez and the Latin Jazz Exchange
Under the direction of Ruben Gutierrez this band provides the big band sound of Latin jazz.
Great jazz originals and standards and latin jazz
Jazz - Latin Jazz
Since 1983, the Side Street Strutters have captured the excitement, vitality, and spontaneity of Jazz, America's musical heritage. The Strutters’ vast repertoire includes traditional jazz of New Orleans, featuring the legendary sounds of such artists as Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong, and Fat...
This band has created a Nu-Jazz/R&B brand of music. Rare in this area, Slick Reynolds plays originals at live shows as well as crowd requested covers. They have become a myspace favorite and regular act in well known lounges throughout El Paso.
Jazz/funk meets smooth R&B
Jazz
This is a newly formed band offering salsa music for dancing as well as jazz .
R&B & jazz
Jazz
Artist Centers in the Downtown Core (AC/DC), a committee of community volunteers in El Paso is actively working with Artspace, "America's Leading Nonprofit Real Estate Developer for the Arts", conducting an extensive survey to see about building 30-60 live/work spaces specifically for artists of ...
Stefan Schyga brings different musicians together to perform a variety of different musical presentations.
Blues and R & B Singer
Steve Marquez & Billy Townes Duo
Live jazz by the duo Billy Townes & Steve Marquez
George Rodriguez's new group for jazz and salsa
New Orleans Blues and Classic Soul
Jazz/funk meets smooth R&B w/frontman Sly Singleton
This is a newly formed jazz quintet.
Celtic Bluegrass
Jazz/Funk
If you love soul, R & B, Pop with a twist of originality, you'll love The Vibe! They have played at the Camino Real Dome Bar, Dominics, Ardovino's Desert Crossing, El Paso County Coliseum and have opened for STYX, Kimberley Locke, and the Grass Roots.
Jazz
Bands are specific to event.
Contemporary jazz saxophone
This group is a dynamic three-piece avant-garde jazzmanship trio who do a little bit of each of the following: jazzy, sultry, bossa, haunting and hmmmm. Check out their website.
Austin, TX band founded in 1989 by trombonist and arranger, Randy Zimmerman, and featuring El Paso's own "El Cantante del Pueblo" Willie Hernandez. Play list includes Latin-Jazz with traditional Puerto Rican salsa dance music.
Guitarist and vocals
NIGHT OF JAZZ
(Live CD Recording)
ZOE THEODOROU
with special guests
RIQUE PANTOJA, ALEX AL, ERIC BOSEMAN
SATURDAY, JUNE 6TH
SHOWS AT 7PM & 9:15PM
EL ADOBE STUDIOS
5301 EL PASO DR.
ADVANCE TICKETS $15
$20 AT THE DOOR
2008 GMA's winner of Best Jazz Album "Essence of Life" and Best J...
Excellent Jazz group with occasional guests
