At this lovingly curated annual jam session, you’ll hear parings and combinations of jazz artists you’ll never hear anywhere else. In duet, trio, quartet, and larger ensembles, these amazing top-tier players can let their unbridled creativity soar. Though the list is subject to change, it’s likely that you’ll experience the playing of amazing artists such as pianists George Cables, Dena DeRose, Taylor Eigsti, and Paul Cornish; guitarists Alicyn Yaffee and Dan Wilson; bassists Harish Raghavan, Adi Meyerson and Jermaine Paul; saxophonists Caroline Davis, Ben Wendel and Dayna Stephens; trumpeter Mike Rodriguez; trombonist Steve Davis and drummer Nate Wood + more. The SJW All-Star Jam is always the highlight of the season!

Personnel:

• Michael Rodriguez, trumpet
• Steve Davis, trombone
• Jamie Baum, flute
• Ben Wendel, saxophone
• Caroline Davis, saxophone
• Dayna Stephens, saxophone
• Paul Cornish, piano
• George Cables, piano
• Taylor Eigsti, piano
• Dena DeRose, voice/piano
• Dan Wilson, guitar
• Alicyn Yaffee, guitar
• Adi Meyerson, bass
• Harish Raghavan, bass
• Jermaine Paul, bass
• Nate Wood, drums
• Sasha Berliner, vibes
• Additional personnel TBA

This event is part of the 2025 Stanford Jazz Festival.  

Admission Information

• SJW Members: $44–$54 | Children (17 and under) & Students: $12
• Non-Members: $52–$62 | Children (17 and under) & Students: $20