San Diego's B Side Players have been bringing the rhythm with their soulful brand of Latin global funk for more than two decades. The band's eclectic sound is a unique cultural patchwork that brings together musical traditions from Cuba, Mexico, Brazil, and Jamaica with the rock and hip hop stylings...

NEW ORLEANS JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY SHELL:Each year, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival celebrates the music and culture of New Orleans and Louisiana with the biggest names in rock, blues, jazz, R&B, gospel, Cajun, zydeco, folk, Latin, rap, country, bluegrass and ever...

Ms. Krall was still a teenager when she was awarded a scholarship to the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston. After two years in Boston she moved to Los Angeles, where she first me her Jazz influences, including John Clayton, pianist/singer Jimmy Rowles, and Ray Brown, the legendary bassi...

MELVIN SEALS & JGB IN CONCERT:Electric organ master Melvin Seals rose to prominence in the '80s as a member of the Jerry Garcia Band, and today he keeps Garcia's hallowed legacy alive and kicking with his offshoot band the JGB. Taking the stage amid trippy '70s-inspired visuals, the ...

MATT ANDERSEN IN CONCERT:Canadian folk and blues musician Matt Andersen is one of the hardest working artists on the road, averaging upwards of 200 live performances a year. It's easy to see why audiences love him -- Andersen is an impressive force to behold at his authentic live shows, and his ...

MARCUS MILLER IN CONCERT:Bass guitar legend Marcus Miller has lent his fast-fingered session skills to everyone from Miles Davis to Michael Jackson, but lately it's his solo work that's been bringing the heat. Taking the stage with an unparalleled group of jazz musicians, Miller holds down t...

MARCO BENEVENTO IN CONCERT:Virtuoso pianist, songwriter, and studio wizard Marco Benevento has been conjuring up magical sounds with his arsenal of analog synths and circuit-bent toys since 1999. Benevento occupies a unique place at the intersection of art music, jazz, and indie pop, and his singula...

Louis Prima Jr. and the Witnesses are bringing Prima music into the 21st century. Not content to sit on the legacy they so passionately protect, LPJ and the band are taking a page from his father’s playbook, by wailing Prima Swing like it’s 2016.Less concerned about reliving the past than about crea...

Legendary sax man Boney James is a model of stamina and endurance, consistently wowing fans with his nonpareil virtuosity and herculean performances. Taking the stage with his trusty Selmer Mark VI saxophone, James eschews the placidity of smooth jazz in favor of a bombastic playing style, and wheth...

Legendary American Jazz Guitarist LARRY CARLTON, the winner of 4 Grammy Awards and 19 Grammy Award nominations for his performances and compositions, is touring Australia in May/June 2014 proudly presented by Abstract Entertainment. His playing style was influenced by such legends as Joe Pass, Wes M...