Filoli's 2018 Jazz Summer Series: See The Talented Line-Up

WOODSIDE, CA – Tickets go on sale Tuesday, April 24 for the Filoli estate's popular 2018 Jazz Series, held on six Sunday afternoons from June 17 to Sept. 16.

The historic property in Woodside has showcased world-renowned jazz masters and top talent since 1990, and today announced the one-of-a-kind lineup for its 2018 series.

At each concert, guests enjoy live outdoor music underneath Filoli’s oak trees on the Woodland Garden Court with complimentary snacks and beverages. Concert attendees also can order boxed lunches in advance, bring their own picnic lunches or visit the Quail’s Nest Cafe for take-away items the day of the concert.

This year's Jazz Series line-up from Filoli:

June 17 - Quincy Jones Presents Justin Kauflin - Kauflin is a talented musician who, after losing his eyesight at 11, quickly gravitated toward learning to play jazz piano. Within four years, he was performing professionally at jazz festivals and concerts across the United States.

In 2013, he was signed by producer and music icon Quincy Jones for management, and after joining Jones' roster of artists, Kauflin was part of Jones’ 2013-2014 world tour, which traveled throughout Switzerland, France, Korea, Tokyo and Japan. With years of work and dedication, Kauflin has become a piano extraordinaire and undeniable rare talent. He is working on a new album, scheduled for release in the fall.

July 8 - Jazz Mafia “Miles & Mingus Reenvisioned” - Jazz Mafia is a six-piece modern jazz, groove-based, acoustic / electric band, led by Adam Theis. Band members include Henry Hung (trumpet), Eva Scow (violin, mandolin, guitar), Adam Theis (trombone, bass), Raffi Garabedian (bari sax), Coin Hogan (keys, accordion) and Darian Gray (drums).

Theis and his Jazz Mafia have performed for the past decade, with musical tributes to such legends as Duke Ellington and Prince. Theis recently combined two musician groups to form Miles & Mingus Reenvisioned.

July 22 - Josh Nelson Quintet Featuring Kathleen Grace - Born and raised in Southern California, pianist/composer/bandleader Nelson has performed with some of the most respected names in jazz, including Kurt Elling, John Pizzarelli and Benny Golson. He toured with Natalie Cole for six years and continues to tour with vocalists Gaby Moreno, Freda Payne, Sara Gazarek, accordionist Richard Galliano, saxophonist Tom Scott, multi-instrumentalist Miguel Atwood-Ferguson and violinist Christian Howes.

August 5 - Henry Solomon Quartet Featuring Roy McCurdy - Born and raised in Woodside, Solomon is a 22-year-old saxophonist and composer living in Los Angeles. Solomon started playing piano at 6 and saxophone at 12, has been on three international tours and also at the 2013 and 2014 Grammy Awards, Monterey and Montreal jazz festivals and clubs in New York and Los Angeles.

August 19 - Tuck & Patti - Tuck & Patti is a unique vocal/guitar jazz duo, who has played worldwide for 40 years. Married for 37 years, the pair complements each other with their singing and guitar musical talent. Patti is famous for her gospel singing, while Tuck is renowned for his complex and beautiful guitar work.

September 16 - Pacific Mambo Orchestra - A 2014 Grammy Winner, the Pacific Mambo Orchestra (a.k.a. The PMO) is a 20-piece, San Francisco-based musical group known for its Latin big band sound. PMO incorporates traditions of the classic mambo-craze orchestras of the 1950s to deliver original music as well as clever, modern twists of hit songs. The PMO is currently the only fully active Latin big band on the West Coast and is comprised of musicians who perform in both English and Spanish.

Ticket Information: Filoli offers a range of ticket options for the Jazz Concerts including Individual, Series and VIP Tables:

General Individual (1 Ticket): $65 for members / $75 for non-members

• One drink ticket that can be used for beer, wine, or non-alcoholic beverages
• Complimentary Snacks
• Table Service

General Series (6 Tickets - One Per Concert): $365 members / $425 non-members

• One drink ticket per show that can be used for beer, wine, or non-alcoholic beverages
• Complimentary Snacks
• Table Service

VIP Table Reserved Table for 8 for Entire Series of 6: $3,500

• Pre-Concert Champagne Reception Behind Pool For All 8 Guests
• Two Bottles of Premium Wine
• Cheese and Charcuterie Plate for the Table
• Opportunity to Bring Own Wine (No Corkage Fee)
• Special Sponsor Recognition

Filoli opens on Sundays at 10 a.m., and concertgoers can arrive before the show to see the Filoli house and gardens (included in the ticket price) and visit the Quail’s Nest Café and Clock Tower Shop. Parking is provided.

To purchase tickets, visit https://filoli.org/event/jazz-at-filoli/ or call the Filoli Ticket Office at 650-364-8300 ext. 508. Tickets may also be purchased via email: tickets@filoli.org.

Filoli features a 54,000-plus-square-foot, Georgian revival-style mansion, 16 acres of English Renaissance gardens, a 6.8-acre Gentleman’s Orchard, and a nature preserve with more than miles of hiking trails. Established as a private residence in 1917, Filoli was open to the public in 1976 as a nonprofit organization and site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

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