Name: Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band
Start: 2025-05-08T19:30:00
Location: Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts

The Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts is set to host an exciting array of events this spring, celebrating vibrant cultural experiences and outstanding artistic performances. From Mrs. Krishnan's lively celebration to Joshua Bell's masterful violin recital, audiences will be treated to diverse spectacles. The season will also feature innovative music from DakhaBrakha, the soulful sounds of the Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band, and much more. Join us in Davis, CA, for an unforgettable journey through music and art.

Cultural Festivity and Artistic Excellence at Mondavi Center

This May and June, the Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts hosts an array of spectacular musical events. From iconic film scores to classical symphonies and indigenous jazz, each performance offers something unique. Audiences can look forward to concerts featuring renowned performers like Michelle Cann, Julia Keefe, Hilary Hahn, and the UC Davis Symphony Orchestra. Whether you're a classical music aficionado, a fan of jazz, or enjoy live orchestral film scores, this season promises unforgettable performances that unite music lovers from all walks of life.

A Harmonious Month: Celebrating Diverse Musical Performances at Mondavi Center

Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts

This ensemble features a “who’s who” of Native and Indigenous jazz musicians and bandleaders, including Mali Obomsawin (Odanak Abenaki), Delbert Anderson (Diné) and Chantil Dukart (Tsimshian), led by celebrated vocalist and luminary Julia Keefe (Nez Perce). Performing pieces from their under-appreciated predecessors in jazz like Mildred Bailey (Coeur d’Alene) and Jim Pepper (Kaw/Mvskoke), alongside works by contemporary Indigenous composers, the band spotlights a vibrant, long-standing tradition of Indigenous improvised music.

Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band

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