JAZZ
A Night of Legends in New Orleans (Sat 7/25 - 8 pm)
Sat, Jul 25
|Meyhouse Jazz San Ramon Stage
A joyful tribute to the birthplace of jazz, led by pianist Larry Vuckovich, celebrating the legends, rhythms, and timeless spirit of New Orleans through classic songs, deep swing, soulful grooves, and masterful improvisation.
Time & Location
Jul 25, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Meyhouse Jazz San Ramon Stage, 6000 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon, CA 94583, USA
About the event
Doors open: 8:00 PM
Show: 8:30 PM
Join us for a joyful evening celebrating the spirit, rhythm, and soul of New Orleans jazz — the music of the city where jazz was born.
New Orleans was the first great jazz capital of the world, home to legendary artists such as Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong, Sidney Bechet, Earl “Fatha” Hines, Barney Bigard, and many more. Led by pianist Larry Vuckovich, this special program pays tribute to that rich musical legacy with a lively mix of classic New Orleans favorites, deep groove, and expressive improvisation.
New Orleans jazz is known for its strong rhythmic phrasing, infectious energy, and powerful sense of swing. While many selections are played at medium and faster tempos, some of the most beautiful and challenging moments come in the slower tunes — even super slow tempos — where the groove must remain deep, expressive, and alive. In…