Your kids will sing, dance, and join in the fun at our Early Bird Jazz for Kids concerts. Bring the whole family to the Jazz Camp and Jazz Residency recitals for an inspirational evening of jazz performed by young artists.

Early Bird Jazz for Kids: Jim Nadel and Friends
Saturday, June 23
10 a.m.
Dinkelspiel
Kids free, adults $5 advance/$10 at the door

Turn your kids on to jazz at this fun, family-friendly show. You’ll meet all the instruments, hear familiar songs done up in swinging new ways, and see some of the Bay Area’s finest jazz performers close-up. The first 30 minutes are geared toward those 5 years old and under, and the second 30 minutes are aimed at those 6 years old and older. Stay after the concert to ask questions, and then try out instruments at the Instrument Petting Zoo!

Early Bird Jazz for Kids: The VNote Ensemble
Saturday, July 7
Two separate shows: 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Dinkelspiel
Kids free, adults $5 advance/$10 at the door

The VNote Ensemble combines jazz and Venezuelan songs in two thrilling, audience-participation shows. All ages are welcome at either show, though the VNotes target those 5 and under at 10 a.m., 6 and up at the 1 a.m. show. Your whole family will love singing and clapping along with these exciting rhythms and sounds!

Jazz Camp Student Showcase
Friday, July 20
6:00 p.m.
Dinkelspiel, Campbell, others
FREE

Over 200 young jazz artists take the stage in this music-packed free community event. Bring the whole family to see how much fun kids can have playing jazz. In four convenient venues, you can see dozens of jazz combos and vocalists playing everything from cool jazz to bebop, and from standards to original songs.

Jazz Camp Student Showcase
Friday, July 27
6:00 p.m.
Dinkelspiel, Campbell Recital Hall, Braun Rehearsal Hall, CoHo, Tresidder Plaza.
FREE

With a new blend of instruction and experience, the young jazz artists who take the stage in this music-packed free community event are bound to bring you some exciting music. Bring the whole family and cruise our four comfortable venues to see dozens of jazz combos and vocalists performing, improvising, and having a great time.

Jazz Residency Showcase
Thursday, August 2
6:00 p.m.
Dinkelspiel, Campbell, others
FREE

Mixing professionals and rising stars from all over the world, the bands you’ll hear at this free community event will amaze and delight you. Over 200 jazz artists of all ages take the stage in this music-packed free community event. In four convenient venues, you can see dozens of jazz combos and vocalists playing everything from cool jazz to bebop, and from standards to original songs.