San Jose Jazz

Lakecia Benjamin is a five‑time GRAMMY nominee whose sound moves with warmth, urgency and fearless imagination. From her Coltrane tributes to the triumphant spirit of Phoenix and Phoenix Reimagined, she’s become one of the most electrifying voices in modern jazz, blending tradition, activism and raw emotional power. Catch her lighting up the Jay Paul Main Stage with a set that’s as bold and uplifting as her journey.
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Joe Bataan — the King of Latin Soul — brings six decades of genre‑shaping brilliance to Summer Fest. From street‑corner doo‑wop to early rap, his sound defined New York Latin soul, anticipated disco and sparked a national dance‑music explosion. Hits like “Gypsy Woman,” “Subway Joe,” and his landmark Salsoul album cemented his legacy, while his much‑anthologized take on “The Bottle” and the pioneering “Rap‑O, Clap‑O” show a visionary always ahead of the curve. Still everyone’s "Ordinary Guy" with a lot of sweet soul, Bataan remains a living force in American music.

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Sylvia Cuenca brings fire and finesse to Summer Fest with Bridging Generations — a powerhouse lineup featuring Wallace Roney Jr., Rico Jones, Dave Kikoski, Essiet Okon Essiet and Will Martins. From touring Europe with Joe Henderson to 17 years on the bandstand with Clark Terry at the Village Vanguard, Birdland and the Blue Note, Cuenca’s artistry spans eras. Twice an SJZ Jazz Aid Fund awardee, she brings the full sweep of her experience to the Summer Fest stage.
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Zapp ft. Tuxedo is bringing a generational funk legacy to Summer Fest — talkbox innovators behind More Bounce to the Ounce meet modern boogie architects Mayer Hawthorne and Jake One, the Grammy‑nominated duo crafting what the Boston Globe calls “dance floor catnip.” It’s classic West Coast groove fused with celebration music built for self‑expression. Catch them August 7–9 in downtown San José.

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Kyle Rowland Music hits Summer Fest with high‑voltage blues — a harmonica force shaped by legends and already carving his own place in the tradition. Hall of Fame honors, International Blues Challenge runs, a Blues Music Award‑nominated debut recorded at San Jose's Greaseland Studios, and a band that fires on all cylinders — Rowland & Tumblin' brings the kind of crackling, soul‑deep energy only a lifelong student of the craft can deliver.
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Nicolas Bearde Music steps into the spotlight with the Charles Brown Project, bringing his soulful warmth, elegant phrasing, and tender storytelling to the timeless music of Charles Brown. With Danny Caron, Ruth Davies, Deszon Claiborne, John R. Burr and Kristen Strom, this ensemble delivers deep feeling and West Coast blues sophistication — all powered by Bearde’s unmistakable voice. The Signia Club Regent Stage shows offer Priority Access for first‑in entry.

An All Stages ticket gets you there, but get first‑in entry with Priority Access! Join the VIP tier for access to the VIP Pavilion with complimentary drinks, lounge seating, and exclusive new experiences.
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