This series is made possible through the generosity of Edward & Sara Kozel, helping ensure that everyone in our community has access to quality live music.
Jackie Ryan "is one of the outstanding jazz vocalists of her generation...She is the thoroughbred vocal equivalent of the Triple Crown, rivaling the dexterous sass of Sarah Vaughan, the instinctive smarts of Carmen McRae and the scintillating verve of Diana Krall." - Christopher Loudon, Jazz Times
Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026
Showtime: 3:00pm
Tickets: $20. This is a General Admission event.
Member Tickets: $15 - $18
Jackie Ryan, Vocals
Larry Vuckovich, Piano
Buca Necak, Bass
Jeff Minnieweather, Drums
Noel Jewkes, Woodwinds
Internationally acclaimed jazz pianist and Calistoga resident, Larry Vuckovich, returns to Brannan Center after a sold out concert in October 2025! This time, he’s joined by Jackie Ryan, one of the most outstanding jazz vocalists of her time who has performed around the world.
Jackie Ryan and the Larry Vuckovich Quartet are a powerful unit. Jackie and Larry go back 30 years – concertizing, recording and touring. They share a love of interesting, wide-ranging repertoire – a unique presentation showcasing their versatility, which is basically unmatched in the jazz field today. This concert is a special presentation offering swinging jazz including Charlie Parker/Miles Davis-style bebop influence, blues/gospel, authentic interpretations of Latin American/Brazilian classics, and World Music– all of these styles taking the audience on a musical journey!
Jackie Ryan has performed, recorded and/or toured with the top jazz instrumentalists in the world, including Clark Terry, Toots Thielemans, The Jeff Hamilton Trio, John Clayton, Terry Gibbs, Jon Hendricks, Buddy DeFranco, Mike Wofford, Jon Mayer, Larry Vuckovich, Shelly Berg, Amina Figarova, Roy McCurdy, Gerald Clayton, Eric Alexander, Cyrus Chestnut, and Paquito D'Rivera to name a few.
Larry Vuckovich has worked with a who's who of jazz including Dexter Gordon, Milt Jackson, Clark Terry, Bobby Hutcherson, Jon Hendricks, Tony Bennett, Mel Torme, Bobby McFerrin, Philly Joe Jones, and Elvin Jones.
Joining Jackie and Larry will be legendary multi-reed saxophonist Noel Jewkes, who for over six decades has been one of the top reed players in the Bay Area; Belgrade-born hard swinging bassist Buca Necak, who has performed with such great names as Clark Terry, Anita O Day, Chet Baker, and Freddie Cole to name a few; and master drummer Jeff Minnie who was a member of Chris Botti's quartet.
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La serie musical es posible gracias a la generosidad de Sara y Edward Kozel.
Fecha: domingo, 3 de mayo de 2026
Hora del espectáculo: 3:00 pm
Boletos: $20. Este es un evento de Entrada General.
Boletos para Miembros: $15 - $18
Jackie Ryan, Voz
Larry Vuckovich, Piano
Buca Necak, Bajo
Jeff Minnieweather, Batería
Noel Jewkes, Saxofones
El aclamado pianista de jazz de renombre internacional y residente de Calistoga, Larry Vuckovich, regresa al Brannan Center después de un concierto con entradas agotadas en octubre de 2025. En esta ocasión, estará acompañado por Jackie Ryan, una de las vocalistas de jazz más destacadas de su generación, quien ha actuado por todo el mundo.
Jackie Ryan y el Cuarteto de Larry Vuckovich forman un conjunto excepcional. Jackie y Larry tienen una trayectoria conjunta de 30 años, con conciertos, grabaciones y giras. Comparten la pasión por un repertorio interesante y variado, ofreciendo una presentación única que muestra su versatilidad, prácticamente inigualable en el panorama del jazz actual. Este concierto es una presentación especial que ofrece jazz vibrante, con influencias del bebop al estilo de Charlie Parker y Miles Davis, blues y gospel, interpretaciones auténticas de clásicos latinoamericanos y brasileños, y música del mundo; todos estos estilos transportarán al público en un viaje musical.
Acompañando a Jackie y Larry estarán el legendario saxofonista Noel Jewkes, quien durante más de seis décadas ha sido uno de los mejores intérpretes de instrumentos de viento de la Bahía de San Francisco; el bajista Buca Necak, nacido en Belgrado, con un estilo enérgico y swing, que ha actuado con grandes figuras como Clark Terry, Anita O'Day, Chet Baker y Freddie Cole, entre otros; y el virtuoso baterista Jeff Minnie, quien fue miembro del cuarteto de Chris Botti.
