Jaco's World - 2015 Monterey Jazz Festival

Jaco's World: A celebration of the music of Jaco Pastorius was performed on the Jimmy Lyons Stage, at the Monterey Jazz Festival, on September 18, 2015. Conducted by Vince Mendoza, the band included: Wayne Bergeron, Don Fornero, Gary Grant and Michael Stever, trumpets; Ryan Dragon, Alex Iles, Andy Martin and Bill Reichenbach, trombones; Greg Huckins, Bob Mintzer, Adam Schroeder, Bob Sheppard and John Yoakum, woodwinds; Paul Jackson, Jr., guitar; John Beasley, piano & keyboards; Will Lee, Christian McBride & Felix Pastorius, bass; Peter Erskine, drums; Alex Acuna and Manolo Badrena, percussion; and Tierney Sutton and Sonny Knight, vocals.

Erroll Garner Project - 2015 Monterey Jazz Festival

Geri Allen presented "The Erroll Garner Project: Concert By The Sea" on the Jimmy Lyons Stage at the Monterey Jazz Festival, on September 18, 2015. The band included Geri Allen, piano; Jason Moran, piano; Christian Sands, piano; Russell Malone, guitar; Darek Oles, bass; and Victor Lewis, drums.

Cyrille Aimée at the 2015 Monterey Jazz Festival

Jazz vocalist Cyrille Aimée performed on the Nightclub stage at the 2015 Monterey Jazz Festival. Backing the singer were Olli Soikkeli, acoustic guitar; Michael Valeanu, electric guitar; Shawn Conley, bass; and Dani Danor, drums.

Terence Blanchard - 2015 Monterey Jazz Festival

Terence Blanchard performed with the E Collective in Dizzy's Den, at the 58th annual Monterey Jazz Festival, on September 18, 2015. Performing were Terence Blanchard, trumpet; and E Collective members Charles Altura, guitar; Fabian Almazan, piano; Donald Ramsey, bass; and Oscar Seaton, drums.