The December holiday concert series has been full of wonderful music. The amazing musicians have wowed us once again. I am in awe of the musical talents of the following groups. If any of the groups are playing near you, I suggest you check them out.
Violin Holiday Music
Annice Jones is a talented violinist. She shared her holiday music with us during a daytime concert. The background of the huge decorated tree added to the ambiance. To connect with Annice visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annicejones/
Young Sounds of Arizona Jazz Concert
Three groups (5 O’clock band, 6 O’clock band, and the 7 O’clock band) played for us at a day time concert. Young Sounds of Arizona is comprised of ~ 40 high school-aged students. The students are from schools in the greater Phoenix area. It is a non-profit organization and they “provide community outreach, which includes music clinics for young musicians, a summer jazz camp, and scholarships for advanced musical educations.”
This concert was full of Jazz music. The students shared their improvisation skills and a bit of signing too. To learn more about Young Sounds of Arizona visit http://www.youngsounds.org/
Suede Blue Holiday Concert
Suede Blue is made up of guitarist Sandy Alcarese, bassist and vocalist Jerry Johnson, and vocalist Arlean Pfeil. This was a day concert as well. They shared holiday songs.
Jazz Pianist Nick Manson
Nick played an evening of jazz on the piano. Nick Manson is a two-time Emmy Award-winning multifaceted musician. He is also a composer, arranger, and producer. To learn more about Nick visit: https://www.spectrasonics.net/company/artists/artist.php?id=56
Holiday Concert Series in San Tan Valley, Arizona
Whether it is during the holidays or any time of year, we love to visit new venues. There are so many different genres of music to hear. How often for you get to listen to live music?
Very interesting post! It’s always good to get out around your city to explore the local, and visiting, talent. Here in Atlanta there are plenty of venues that have weekly musical activities, although I personally have been too lazy to go out and enjoy them. Your post definitely has me rethinking going out to a jazz concert though because I do love me some jazz!
Jazz in Atlanta would be great to see live.
what a lovely and classy time! always nice to experience holiday music in person
This looks like a great evening. My younger daughter is learning to play the violin and loves to watch others so she can get better. I think I need to look into a concert like this for her.
It is wonderful that she is learning to play the violin. She would have enjoyed the violist.
Cool! I should have checked this out when I was there last!
Next time…
I do not get to listen to live music enough! It is so awesome you get to go to all these events!
Yes, any time we can listen to live music we go.
I love love music during the holidays. It puts you in a special mood. These opportunities look great! I’d love to see these.
You are right, they did put everyone in a good mood.
I love how the holidays bring so many festivities out. All of these must have been great to listen to, to get you in the spirit of the season.
Yes, love the festivities.
I love a good concert and these all look great. I particularly like the high school groups. You don’t see many high schoolers interested in this type of music.
I agree and the high school student played very well.
That looks so fun with the violinist and the Christmas tree!
Yes, she did a wonderful job.
Love holiday concerts and this one sounds perfect.
They dd have a variety.
I love a good holiday concert. It a great way to celebrate the season.
Good times with family and friends.
I love holiday music and this looks like a great destination concert! Love it!
Yes, all the concerts were wonderful.
What a fun set of concerts! A couple vineyards near us do summer concert series, but i don’t think any of them have a winter series, i’ll have to check it out.
That would be fun if they did.