The San Luis Obispo County Jazz Federation presents
Ernie Watts with Bill Cunliffe
Saturday, February 15, 2025 • 7:30pm • Mount Carmel Lutheran Church • 1701 Fredericks St, SLO
Ernie Watts
Bill Cunliffe
The SLO County Jazz Federation is excited to present two time Grammy-winning saxophonist Ernie Watts in a rare duo outing with the extraordinary pianist Bill Cunliffe on Saturday February 15 at 7:30 pm at Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church in SLO. Ernie Watts has been featured on over 500 recordings with artists ranging from Cannonball Adderley, Marvin Gaye, Frank Zappa and Charlie Haden. In addition to playing with the Johnny Carson band for 20 years, he has toured internationally for over 30 years. He has been described as “one of the best saxophonists in the world today”. Bill Cunliffe is also a Grammy award winner and winner of the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition. He has played with Frank Sinatra, Freddie Hubbard, Benny Golson and James Moody among many others. He is an acclaimed arranger and educator and is currently a “distinguished faculty member” at Cal State Fullerton.
San Luis Obispo County Jazz Federation presents
Jazz Jam sessions at The Mark
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 7-9 pm
The SLO County Jazz Federation is thrilled to announce the resumption of jazz jam sessions at The Mark (673 Higuera) every 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 7-9 pm.
House rhythm section is Craig Updegrove on piano, Ken Hustad on bass and Tom Brown on drums. All ages are welcome, both players and listeners. First jam session will be September 24th. Hope you can join us and support the time honored tradition of the jam session. Food and drink available for purchase.
