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We are excited to share that Athenaeum Jazz will return this fall with four concerts at the library and at Scripps Research—a local debut by three-time DownBeat pianist of the year, Grammy-winner Kris Davis and her top NYC-based trio; Athenaeum-favorite, guitarist-composer Anthony Wilson’s newest music for his nine-piece ensemble; a return visit by France’s swinging gypsy-jazz giants, the Django Festival Allstars, joined by scintillating jazz vocalist, Veronica Swift; and dynamic drummer Matt Wilson’s inimitable holiday ensemble, the Christmas Tree-O.
Our winter concert series will feature a San Diego debut by one of the leading artists on the Brazilian music scene, virtuosic mandolinist Hamilton de Holanda; another local debut by award-winning L.A.-based pianist Paul Cornish, a Blue Note Records artist and member of Joshua Redman’s band; and a return visit by the stunning Norwegian jazz ensemble the Tord Gustavsen Trio. With all of this, there are still many more to be announced.
The Athenaeum Friends of Jazz is a group of individuals who contribute especially to support the Athenaeum’s jazz music programming. The Friends of Jazz’s mission is to ensure that Athenaeum jazz concerts continue to offer a compelling mix of established performers and carefully chosen emerging stars. Your membership will play an important role in maintaining the quality and excellence of the jazz series.
As a Friend of Jazz, you will not only support the jazz music community, but also access exclusive benefits based on your level of contribution. Together, we will continue to enrich the lives of our community through jazz music. Friends of Jazz is an add-on to your regular Athenaeum membership. If you would like to update your regular membership, please visit ljathenaeum.org/membership.
The Athenaeum is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. Please contact the Athenaeum at (858) 454-5872 during normal library hours if you have any questions.
Levels & Benefits
Current FOJ Members
(November 19, 2024–November 19, 2025)
Penny and Buck Abell
Anonymous
Anonymous
John and Linda Ball
Dr. Charles Betlach II
Carol and Joe Danks
Nevin Dolcefino
Edward and Edith Drcar
Dr. Karen Gordon Francis and Dr. David Francis
Dr. Zdenka Fronek and Dr. Walter Olsen
Dr. Lawrence Gartner and Suzanne Ward
Virginia Gordon and Robert Hooper
James Halliday and Kate Beckel
John C. Henze and Alyce F. Muldoon
Ricardo Hernández and Cheryl Crittenden
Dr. Irwin Jacobs
Marilee and Peter Kovacs
Dr. Eric Lasley and Judith Bachner
George and Carol Lattimer
Patricia and Stephen Lending
M & I Pfister Foundation
Sara Matta
Douglas and Monica Matthews
Philip Melese
Carmen and Jim Plank
Irwin and Maryanne Pfister
Mark Prebilic
Rick Rand
Carol Randolph and Robert Caplan
Betsy Rudee
Patricia Shank
Bruce and Jane Silva
Marcia and David Sleet, Sleet Music Performance Fund
Tatjana Soli and Al Spector
Kenneth and Julia Stone
Ulf Sundberg and Mariko Sawa
Elizabeth Taft
Dr. Mary L. Walshok
James Warner
Eric Weisman and Susan Chortek Weisman
David and Deborah Woods
Drew Ziegelbauer
† in memoriam