The San Luis Obispo County Jazz Federation presents
41st Annual Jazz Piano Showcase
Sunday, May 31, 2026 • 4:00pm • Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church
The San Luis Obispo County Jazz Federation is proud to present their 41st Annual Jazz Piano Showcase on Sunday May 31 at 4:00 pm at Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church in SLO. The concert will feature some of the best pianists in the area: Jim Barnett, Marshall Otwell, Jamaal Baptiste, Dawn Lambeth, Mark Bocchicchio and Andrew Sedley accompanied by Dylan Johnson on bass and Darrell Voss on drums. Proceeds are a major fundraiser for the Jazz Federation’s annual student scholarships. Refreshments will be provided at intermission.
Pictured above: 2025 Piano Showcase artists (left to right) Marshall Otwell, Andrew Sedley, Dylan Johnson, Bob Harway, George Garcia, Jim Barnett, Jamaal Baptiste, Darrell Voss, Craig Updegrove
The show starts at 4 pm (with doors opening at 3:30). Tickets are priced at $40 for general admission, $30 for Jazz Federation members and $10 for students and can be purchased at my805tix.com.
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 presents regular jazz jam sessions at The Mark (673 Higuera) every 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 7-9 pm. The house rhythm section is Craig Updegrove on piano, Ken Hustad on bass and Darrell Voss on drums. All ages are welcome, both players and listeners. Hope you can join us and support the time honored tradition of the jam session. Taco Tuesday special, other food and full bar available for purchase.
