The WVCAC proudly presents the 12th annual Jazz Waves Festival. From June through August, come experience some truly amazing music in a variety of styles including jazz, blues, boogie-woogie, bossa-nova, R&B and more!
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Thursday June 21, 7:30pm
Kennny Blues Boss Wayne
Kick off this summer’s Jazz Waves festival with boogie-woogie pianist Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne!
Saturday June 23, 7:30 pm
The K Sisters
The K Sisters will get your toes tappin’ with their swingin’ boogie-woogie harmonies!
Thursday June 28, 7:30 pm
Double Helix
Guitar duo Double Helix, brothers Peter & Tony Chotem, play free form jazz.
Saturday June 30, 7:30 pm
Kentish Steele and the Shantelles
R&B veterans Kentish Steele and the Shantelles are set to knock your socks off!
Tuesday July 3, 7:30 pm
SoulTrax
SoulTrax is back with their signature blend of groovy funk, R&B and energetic jazz.
Thursday July 5, 7:30 pm
Malcolm Aiken
A night of smooth jazz with trumpet player Malcolm Aiken and his band.
Saturday July 7, 7:30pm
Holly Burke
Flutist Holly Burke shares an intimate evening of jazz alongside her band; Randall Stoll on drums, pianist Dmitri Gritsaenko and Doug Stephenson on bass.
Tuesday July 10, 7:30 pm
Paul Plimley Trio
Renowned pianist Paul Plimley performs free form jazz with bassist Clyde Reed and Gregg Simpson on drums.
Saturday July 14, 7:30 pm
Lloyd Arntzen
Clarinet player Lloyd Arntzen leads his band on a musical journey through the early days of jazz.
Tuesday July 17, 7:30pm
Miles Black Trio
Legendary pianist Miles Black leads and A-list trio for an evening of exciting jazz!
Thursday July 19, 7:30 pm
Hansen, Proznick, Creber and Coon
Singer Helen Hansen, bassist Jodi Proznick, pianist Michael Creber and guitarist Bill Coon pay tribute to the great lyricist Johnny Mercer.
Saturday July 21, 7:30 pm
Christie Grace
Christie Grace is a smooth jazz singer-songwriter putting her own spin on beloved jazz standards.
Thursday July 26, 7:30 pm
Susana Abreu and Terra
Spice up the summer with lively Latin jazz and bossa-nova from Susana Abreu and Terra.
Thursday August 16, 7:30 pm
Nigel Mack and the Blues Attack
All the way from Chicago comes Nigel Mack and the Blues Attack!
Saturday August 18, 7:30 pm
Armi Grano
Singer Armi Grano adds a touch of Latin, pop and swing to some cool jazz standards.
Thursday August 23, 7:30 pm
Shannon Gaye, Kristian Alexandrov & Tim Porter
Shannon Gaye, vocals/percussion, and Kristian Alexandrov, piano, and guitarist Tim Porter pay tribute to Etta James and Aretha Franklin.
Saturday August 25, 7:30 pm
The Twisters
Blues infused The Twisters take the stage for a raucous festival finale!