Vroman’s Annual Summer Music Series

Vroman’s Summer Music Series (Photo – Kayleigh Scott)

Get ready for a joyful musical adventure at Vroman’s Bookstore with Vroman’s Summer Music Series, co-sponsored by the Pasadena Conservatory of Music.

By Katlyn Ong

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear true masters perform live. All performances are from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm, and are free and open to the public.

• July 12: PCM World Music Faculty & Friends
  Katherine Ella Wood (vocals), Jonathan Richards (bass), Felipe Fraga (percussion), and Marcel Camargo (guitar) will take you on a journey through the vibrant sounds of Brazil and beyond, exploring how bossa nova connects with music from around the world. Hosted by World Music Department Chair Megan Shung, this fun, interactive performance is perfect for all ages.
• August 2: PCM Jazz Faculty & Friends
  PCM Jazz Faculty & Friends take the stage with Nicole McCabe (saxophones), Aaron Janik (trumpet), Jonathan Richards (bass), Sam Hirsh (keys), and the incomparable Roy McCurdy on drums. A jazz icon, McCurdy is best known for his decades-long work with Cannonball Adderley, as well as recordings with Sonny Rollins, Nancy Wilson, Ella Fitzgerald, and countless others.