Jon Batiste with the Dap-Kings at the 2018 Monterey Jazz Festival

Jon Batiste performed on the Jimmy Lyons Stage with the Dap-Kings at the Monterey Jazz Festival, on September 22, 2018. Performers included: Jon Batiste, vocals, piano, melodica; Chris Davis, trumpet; Cochemea Gastelum, tenor sax; Mike Buckley, baritone sax; Joe Crispiano & Binky Griptite, guitar; Gabriel Ross, bass, bandleader; Brian Wolfe, drums; Fernando Velez, percussion; and Starr Duncan-Lowe & Kevin Keys, background vocals.

Baylor Project at the 2018 Monterey Jazz Festival

The Baylor Project performed in the Nightclub, on September 22, 2018, at the Monterey Jazz Festival. Band members included: Jean Baylor, vocals; Marcus Baylor, drums; Freddie Hendrix, trumpet; Keith Loftis, sax; Terry Brewer, keyboards; and Richie Goods, drums.

Monterey Jazz Festival On Tour at the 2018 Monterey Jazz Festival

The 60th Anniversary Edition of the Monterey Jazz Festival On Tour band performed at the festival, on September 22, 2018. The band included: Cécile McLorin Salvant, vocals; Bria Skonberg, trumpet; Melissa Aldana, tenor sax; Christian Sands, piano, musical director; Yasushi Nakamura, bass; and Jamison Ross, drums.

Thornetta Davis at the 2018 Monterey Jazz Festival

Thornetta Davis, Detroit’s Queen of the Blues, headlined a band on the Jimmy Lyon’s Stage at the 2018 Monterey Jazz Festival.

Her band included: Thornetta Davis, vocals; Carlton Washington, guitar; Phillip Hale, keyboards; Joe Veloz, bass; David Marcaccio, drums; and background vocals by Roseann Matthews and Rosemarie Matthews.

Dianne Reeves at the 2018 Monterey Jazz Festival

Vocalist and 2018 Monterey Jazz Festival Jazz Legend Honoree & Showcase Artist Dianne Reeves performed on the Jimmy Lyons stage on opening night of the 2018 Monterey Jazz Festival.

Performing with Ms. Reeves were: Peter Martin, piano/keyboard and musical director; Romero Lubambo, guitar; Reginal Veal, bass; and Terreon Gully, drums.