Jazz at CMA, 2024–25
Jazz series concerts with Tony Hagood
Echoes of the Romani Legacy: From India’s Roots to Flamenco in Spain, Hot Club in France, Ukraine and Beyond
October 13, 2:00–4:00 PM
Hot Club Jazz, a genre deeply rooted in the swing and Romani traditions, has captivated audiences around the world with its vibrant rhythms and unique instrumentation. This style of jazz was popularized by the legendary Romani guitarist Django Reinhardt and later violinist Stéphane Grappelli. Their popularization of this music, sometimes referred to as, “Jazz Manouche” became a global phenomenon, blending the improvisational spirit of American jazz with the soulful melodies and intricate rhythms of Romani music.
This concert will explore different regions the Roma or Romani people migrated to and the influence they had on the music there including their origin in India, to the Balkans, Flamenco music in Spain, Ukraine, and the most well-known location, France.
Join us for this amazing season opener featuring virtuoso violinist, Arkadiy Gips, as well as several special guests.
Tickets are $25 for members and $30 for members. Advance registration is recommended to secure your seat.
The Annual Tony Hagood Quintet Plays Jazz Holiday Standards
December 15, 2:00–4:00 PM
This year marks the 4th iteration of this amazing concert. Last year’s concert sold out! Join us for our new tradition of jazz holiday music in December with the Tony Hagood Quintet. Expect to hear many great jazz holiday music arrangements from classic artists like Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Sarah Vaughn, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, and contemporary artists like Diana Krall, Kurt Elling, Wynton Marsalis, Harry Connick Jr., Samara Joy, Jamie Cullum, and much more!
Tickets are $25 for members and $30 for members. Advance registration is recommended to secure your seat.
Classic Hollywood Romantic Jazz with the Tony Hagood Quartet
February 9, 2:00–4:00 PM
Capture the glamour of old Hollywood with a focus on jazz standards from classic romance films like Casablanca, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, When Harry Met Sally, Wizard of Oz, Swing Time, Babes in Arms, Unchained, Girl Crazy, Strike Up the Band, Anything Goes, Show Boat, and more! Optional – Dress in your favorite 1920s-1940s attire black tie or glamorous gowns to feel like you are attending a classic Hollywood premiere before Valentine’s Day!
Tickets are $25 for members and $30 for members. Advance registration is recommended to secure your seat.
The Vintage Voices of Jazz Innovation with the Tony Hagood Trio and Guests
May 11, 2:00–4:00 PM
Celebrate the legendary jazz musicians who have shaped and influenced the genre. Enjoy iconic renditions of classics such as Round Midnight by Thelonious Monk, Someone to Watch Over Me by Ella Fitzgerald, At Last by Etta James, Nature Boy by Nat King Cole, A Night in Tunisia by Dizzy Gillespie, I Left My Heart in San Francisco by Tony Bennett, Body and Soul by Coleman Hawkins, Ain’t Misbehavin’ by Fats Waller, What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong, and many more! The Tony Hagood Trio will be joined by featured guests to perform these amazing classic arrangements and compositions.
Tickets are $25 for members and $30 for members. Advance registration is recommended to secure your seat.
