Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour on Jan 29, 2023 | UCSB Arts & Lectures

Christian Sands, piano and music director 
Dee Dee Bridgewater, vocals 
Kurt Elling, vocals 
Lakecia Benjamin, alto saxophone
Yasushi Nakamura, bass 
Clarence Penn, drums

As one of the world’s longest running and most iconic events, the Monterey Jazz Festival celebrates its 65th year with a must-hear once-in-a-lifetime ensemble. Featuring Tony and Grammy Award-winning NEA Jazz Master vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater alongside Grammy Award-winning vocalist Kurt Elling and critically acclaimed rising star saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin, this stellar band will be directed by visionary pianist Christian Sands and anchored by his longtime rhythm section, bassist Yasushi Nakamura and drummer Clarence Penn. 

Jazz Series Lead Sponsor: Manitou Fund

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