Saxofonist

Saxophonist Kristen Strom has been a mainstay on the Bay Area music scene for nearly two decades, acclaimed for beautifully rendered melodies, exceptional tonality, and accomplished musicianship. Strom has played alongside many well-known artists, including Manhattan Transfer, Gladys Knight, Natalie Cole, Roberta Flack, Johnny Mathis, Jimmy Heath, Steve Turre, Taj Mahal, Ruthie Foster, Pamela Rose, and Jon Faddis.

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Kristen Strom Quintet With Skylar Tang

Hammer Theatre Center

Pamela Rose’s celebrated Blues Is a Woman blurs the boundaries between concert and theater, using storytelling and music to bring to life the colorful history of the bold and singular women who wrote and popularized the blues. Our ensemble of powerful artists will take you on a journey from the very earliest days of 'trouble' songs—which mothers sang to their children—through the decades in a celebration of blues and blueswomen!



Pamela Rose

SFJAZZ Center

Big bands are back! Join Stanford Jazz Workshop for their Fall 2023 Big Band Showcase, starting at 2:00 PM on November 19. This year's exciting concert lineup in Dinkelpspiel Auditorium on the Stanford University campus includes

Fall 2023 Big Band Showcase

Stanford University

Kristen Strom is one of the hardest-swinging tenor players in the business, and with her mastery she’s uniquely qualified to guide you on this musical journey. From the earliest roots of swing, through the Ellington and Basie era, to the bebop world of Charlie Parker, to the modern era of young lions influenced by hip-hop, neo soul, and new jack swing – your ears are in for a treat!

Jazz Inside Out: Kristen Strom Quintet & The Evolution of Swing

Braun Music Center

Ruth Davies has a history of bringing SJW audiences closer to the best blues artists in the world, such as Keb’ Mo’, Taj Mahal, Charlie Musselwhite, Robben Ford, Henry Butler, and many more. A blues legend herself, who has toured and recorded with artists like John Lee Hooker, Jimmy Witherspoon, Bonnie Raitt, Van Morrison, Elvin Bishop, and many others — Ruth is keeping the flame of traditional blues alive and well. Ruth’s special guest artist this year is the dynamic vocalist Shemekia Copeland, whose talent; larger-than-life personality; dynamic, authoritative voice; and true star power will knock you out. Her recent album for Alligator Records, Uncivil Rest, is a tour-de-force that tackles contemporary issues head-on, while blending blues, R&B, gospel, and Americana as only she can.

Kristen Strom

Saxofonist

Events

Past events

Aug 10, 2024

Kristen Strom Quintet With Skylar Tang · San Jose Jazz Summer Fest

Mar 16, 2024

Pamela Rose · San Francisco Jazz

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