Concerts in the Garden: Tom Lilienthal and Friends

Don't miss a Sunday evening of swing, bop, blues and bossa as Bay Area bassist and bandleader, Tom Lilienthal, brings sensational jazz vocalist, Jennifer Lee and an all-star quartet to The Gardens at Heather Farm's Summer Concert Series.

Vocalist extraordinaire Jennifer Lee has played many of the Bay Area's best jazz clubs. Whether doing classic songbook tunes or eclectic Brazilian ballads, she impresses audiences with her smooth, sophisticated voice and relaxed, heartfelt style. Tom Lilienthal has shared the stage with many renowned musicians including members of Tower of Power, the Yellowjackets, and Santana. He has performed at numerous festivals, including the renowned Monterey Jazz Festival.

The quartet showcases respected music educator at Lafayette's Stanley Middle School, Bob Athayde, a mainstay in the Bay Area music scene for decades as a composer, arranger, keyboardist and bandleader; drummer Jim Thorne, who has played with a wide variety of jazz and Brazilian groups throughout the Bay Area; and master of the reeds, Bernie Rivera plays tenor and alto saxes, as well as flute. He's made a name for himself as a valued sideman for various Bay Area jazz groups.

When: Sunday, September 9. The concert starts promptly at 5 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. Bring a blanket and picnic dinner to enjoy al fresco before or after the show!

Where: The Gardens at Heather Farm, 1540 Marchbanks Drive in Walnut Creek

Tickets: $40 per person per show; $20 for students; Members of The Gardens have access to a VIP seating section

Tickets are available online or by calling (925) 947-1678.