Pasadena and Jazz Go Hand in Hand

The Playhoue District Jazz Summer Series (Photo – Staff).

What do Jazz and Pasadena have in common? Everything! From depth, to relevance, beauty and timelessness!

By Brian Rodriguez

This summer (and every summer), the Playhouse District in Pasadena will “sizzle” – pun intended – with its 14^th Annual Free Jazz Summer Concert Series.

The concerts will take place every Sunday evening, July 9 through August 27, 2017, in Vroman’s outdoor courtyard. The eight-week series features an eclectic roster of up-and-coming and notable jazz performers.

The series will kick off with the Elliott Caine Quintet (EC-trumpet, Scott Gilman-tenor sax, Peter Smith-piano, Bill Markus-bass, Kenny Elliott-drums).

2017 Summer Concert Schedule*

• July 9           Elliott Caine Quintet
• July 16         DMQ (Donovan/Muradian Quintet)
• July 23         Michael Haggins Band
• July 30         Danny Green Trio
• August 6     Tony Inzalaco
• August 13   Little Brazil
• August 20   Kira and the Major 3
• August 27   Jasmine Tommaso

* Performers are subject to change without notice.

The 14^th Annual Free Summer Jazz Concert Series is the brainchild of the Playhouse DIstrict Association (PDA); and it’s free and open to the public. This is one of the few times when we don’t mind sizzling. Plunge in, and soak in live jazz!