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Out of Bounds Quarter • FRIDAY, JULY 19, 8 PM

Made up of four string players who love to groove, Out of Bounds Quartet brings jazz, rock, funk and fiddle music together in their eclectic performances. Featuring Grammy Award-winning jazz violinist and Jazzschool Institute faculty Mads Tolling (formerly with Turtle Island String Quartet), violinist Hande Erdem, Grammy nominees violist Emily Onderdonk (founding member, Quartet San Francisco) and cellist Joseph Hébert (recording artist for Santana, Linda Ronstadt, Aaron Neville and more).

The Jazzschool’s 2013 Rising Stars Summer Concert Series is made possible in part by a generous gift from David and Beth Sawi.

Malachi Whitson • SATURDAY, JULY 20, 8 PM

Rising star drummer Malachi Whitson (Brubeck Institute Quartet) presents a smokin’ set of jazz, blues, and R&B.

The Jazzschool’s 2013 Rising Stars Summer Concert Series is made possible in part by a generous gift from David and Beth Sawi.

Janeare Ashley • SUNDAY, JULY 21, 4:30 PM

Rising star vocalist Janeare Ashley took 1st place honors at Jazz Search West in 2011. Catch this passionate and thrilling interpreter of songs at the crossroads of jazz and soul.

Jazz Intensive • FRIDAY, JULY 26, 8 PM

The week-long High School Jazz Intensive culminates in a performance of top high school jazz instrumentalists alongside an incredible faculty band featuring Michael Zilber, saxophone; Mads Tolling, violin; Dave MacNab, guitar; Peter Horvath, piano; John Shifflett, bass; and Jason Lewis, drums.

The Jazzschool’s 2013 Rising Stars Summer Concert Series is made possible in part by a generous gift from David and Beth Sawi.

Grant Milliken • SATURDAY, JULY 27, 8 PM

This acoustic quintet led by vibraphonist Grant Milliken features some of the finest up and coming players in jazz: Jill Ryan, alto sax; Nick Lamb, piano and keyboards; Erik Shiboski, bass; and Malachi Whitson, drums.

The Jazzschool’s 2013 Rising Stars Summer Concert Series is made possible in part by a generous gift from David and Beth Sawi.

Double Bill! • SUNDAY, JULY 28, 4:30 PM

The adventurous sax, bass and drums collective J³ Trio aims to expand upon tradition and break convention in their original music. Featuring Jesse Levit, alto sax; Josh Thurston-Milgrom, bass; and Jake Shandling, drums. A native of Oakland, Jesse Levit is one of the hottest up-and-coming saxophone players around. After winning numerous honors and being chosen for both the SFJAZZ High School All-Star Band and the Monterey Jazz Festival All-Star Band, he has had the opportunity to share the stage with such greats as James Moody, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Wynton Marsalis, Eddie Daniels, Peter Erskine, Sam Rivers, Lenny Pickett, Khalil Shaheed, Mark Levine, Benny Green, Stefon Harris, Seamus Blake, and Rufus Reid. By the time he was eighteen, he had been recorded on three CDs: Oaktown Jazz, Pocketized, and Excursions. He performs regularly on sax and keys with the JRo Project and with his group, the Jesse Levit Trio, in numerous venues around the Bay Area and beyond.

Violinist Yehudit (pronounced “yeah who DEET”) is making a place for herself in the forefront of the jazz mainstream, following in the footsteps of jazz violinists from Jerry Goodman to Jean Luc Ponty. A classically trained player with a solid grounding in jazz, her credits include the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra and the jazz/blues band John Handy with Class. Performing on electric and acoustic five-string violins, she produces a varied sonic palette, ranging from boppish licks and wails to warm, singing melody. Her music is firmly rooted in straight-ahead jazz, spiced with blues, free improvisation, and a dash of funk.

Vocal Jam • SUNDAY, JULY 28, 7 PM

The Jazzschool Vocal Department presents a monthly jazz vocal jam session, hosted by Angharad Jones. All are welcome! Singers should bring three copies of their song for the band. Please arrive by 6:30 pm to sign up.

Luis Salcedo • FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 8 PM

Luis Salcedo Trio
In addition to earning his bachelor’s degree from the Jazzschool Institute, guitarist Luis Salcedo is currently performing and teaching regularly in and around the Bay Area. As a sideman, or leading his own groups, Luis draws heavily on the long tradition of jazz guitar while presenting his own take on the music. Featuring Tommy O’Mahony on bass and Nick de Ryss on drums.

Christian Sullivan
Jazzschool Institute pianist Christian Sullivan performs a delighful set for the Rising Stars series.

Dillon Vado of Grooveyard Shift • SUNDAY, AUGUST 3, 8 PM

Grooveyard Shift is a jazz quintet based out of San Jose. They play fun, original music and put on a great show every time they play. This performance will feature Dillon Vado and Madison Bohrer who also attend the Jazzschool Institute as full time music students. Opening the evening, organist Craig Browning, will present a swinging set of classics and lesser-known gems.

Michael Orenstein • SUNDAY, AUGUST 4, 4:30 PM

Led by pianist Michael Orenstein, this group of recent high school graduates consists of alums of The Jazzschool’s Advanced High School Workshops and the SFJazz High School Allstars. The show will consist of original compositions as well as arrangements of standards and modern tunes. Catch these guys before they all head off to college!

The Jazzschool’s 2013 Rising Stars Summer Concert Series is made possible in part by a generous gift from David and Beth Sawi.