Thursday, June 18
Kurt Elling and the Marcus Shelby Orchestra
$41 – $156 | 6:30 – 9:15 pm
Bacchus Landing | 14210 Bacchus Landing Way | Healdsburg
There is no male vocalist in jazz with the capacious creative scope of Kurt Elling. A turbocharged improviser with a swaggering baritone, he reinvents pop and rock hits with guitar wizard Charlie Hunter, croons standards with the New York Philharmonic and Germany’s WDR Big Band, belts the blues with the Basie Orchestra, and spins spontaneous improvisations with piano maestro Fred Hersch. Hailed by The New York Times as “the standout male jazz vocalist of our time,” the 17-time Grammy Award nominee is never more in his element than when backed by a hard-swinging big band. And he has recently been in New York performing on Broadway as a lead vocalist in Hadestown. With Marcus Shelby’s talent-laden jazz orchestra providing the fuel, Elling is perfectly prepared to turn the gorgeous Bacchus Landing courtyard into a launching pad into the jazz firmament. Marcus Shelby’s Orchestra will open the night, honoring Miles Davis’s Centennial with the “Birth of the Cool.” Rising Star Artist in Residence Michela Marina Lerman will be a special guest, as well as Master Artist in Residence, Etienne Charles.
Kurt Elling performance underwritten by Anonymous Healdsburg Jazz Patrons.
Bacchus Landing
Located just 2 minutes from downtown Healdsburg, Bacchus Landing is a must-visit destination in wine country. Featuring eight boutique winery tasting rooms, expansive grounds and a destination-worthy event venue.
Also enjoy wood-fired pizza served fresh from the Mugnaini oven, made to order for you from team Bacchus Landing!
Auteur Wines Matinee with
Liberty Ellman Trio
$56 | 2 – 3:15 pm
Auteur Wines | 10520 Wohler Road| Healdsburg
This concert is presented by OFFICIAL SPONSOR Auteur Wines. Thank you!
Liberty Ellman has performed and or recorded with a host of standout creative artists, including Joe Lovano, Myra Melford, Wadada Leo Smith, Butch Morris, Vijay Iyer, Steve Lehman, Greg Osby, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Nels Cline, Somi, Nicole Mitchell, and Ledisi. Mr. Ellman is perhaps best known for his long tenure in Henry Threadgill’s groundbreaking ensemble, Zooid. Liberty Ellman has also worked beyond the jazz world: hip hop artists Midnight Voices and The Coup, dance producer DJ Joe Claussell, and worked on remixes of N’Dea Davenport, Chico Freeman, Ann Dyer, Ayo, and others. He also made an appearance on the Grammy-nominated Groove Collective record, People People Music.
With Liberty Ellman (guitar), Jeff Denson (bass), Jaimeo Brown (drums).
Enjoy this mix and mingle afternoon with a glass of Auteur rosé wine and fine music. Food and drink options available here.
Michaela Marino Lerman Quartet. Giant Steps: Tapping into Coltrane
$34 | 9:30 pm
Elephant in the Room | 177 Healdsburg Ave | Healdsburg
Tap Dancer, bandleader, educator, and the 2026 Healdsburg Jazz Rising Star Artist in Residence Michela Marino Lerman presents “Giant Steps: Tapping into Coltrane”, a soaring tribute to the legendary saxophonist and composer John Coltrane, who’s centennial anniversary is being honored throughout the world of music this year.
Michela Marino Lerman is one of the pioneering tap dance artists in the nation today. She has worked with the renowned Wynton Marsalis, among her many achievements and accomplishments. As a young child, she was a student of the legendary Gregory Hines and is a frequent collaborator with many of the top musicians based in New York City. Over the past 6 years Michela has also worked closely with actress and celebrated playwright Anna Deavere Smith. For “Giant Steps: Tapping into Coltrane”, Michela Marino Lerman and her Quartet will perform compositions from the expansive repertoire of John Coltrane including Giant Steps, Naima, Spiral, Syeeda Song Flute, Mr. Day, A Love Supreme, Acknowledgment, Resolution, My Favorite Things, and more.
The night will be presented by MC Brad Stone, and the Michela Marino Lerman Quartet will feature Raffi Garabedian (tenor sax), Glenn Pearson (piano), Marcus Shelby (bass), and Jaimeo Brown (drums).
This concert is underwritten by Healdsburg Jazz Patrons James and Rhonda White. Thank you!
Auteur Wines
Auteur Wines specializes in terroir-driven Chardonnay and Pinot Noir sourced from well-farmed vineyards throughout coastal Northern California. The Healdsburg winery is a tribute to the breathtaking beauty of Sonoma County, nestled on a hilltop overlooking a valley of vineyards and evergreen-topped hillsides, offering a layered and evocative experience that enhances the connection of wine with land, in the heart of the Russian River Valley. In addition to award-winning wines, Auteur was voted Best New Wine Tasting Room by the San Francisco Chronicle in 2025.
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