Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 at 7:30pm
For over five decades, the Stanford Jazz Festival has been home to iconic performances, from legends like Dizzy Gillespie and Stan Getz to groundbreaking artists like Joshua Redman and Bill Frisell. This year, we’re proud to continue that tradition with 26 extraordinary artists and bands over six weeks of vibrant music and culture.
This summer, we celebrate jazz’s rich roots and its global connections. From the swinging sounds of jazz standards to the rhythms of Brazil and Cuba, our lineup promises a dynamic journey. We’re thrilled to open with Fred Hersch Trio, named Jazz Group of the Year by DownBeat Magazine. Don’t miss the Jeremy Pelt Quintet performing selections from his new album Woven, and be captivated by Ken Peplowski’s interpretation of Charlie Parker’s Unheard Bird. John Pizzarelli celebrates the 40th anniversary of his debut album, while Joel Ross brings vibraphone mastery with his band Good Vibes. Lizz Wright’s soulful vocals and George Cables’ hard bop piano mastery will close out the festival in style.
Each concert is a unique experience, with collaborations and performances you won’t find anywhere else. The Stanford Jazz Festival remains a space where musical boundaries are pushed, and new creative possibilities emerge.
Sat, 6/28/2025 @ 7:30 PM
Jeremy Pelt Quintet
TRUMPET FIRE AND SOUL
Firebrand trumpet player Jeremy Pelt balances a deep grasp of the jazz tradition with his trademark warm, searching post-bop sound. JazzTimes calls him a “technical marvel” who “executes intricate solos with ease, plays gorgeous ballads in a tasteful manner, and never lacks flair.” Performing music from his 2025 release Woven and more, Pelt improvises an evening of beauty and mastery.
A fiery and fearless trumpet virtuoso, Jeremy Pelt, masterfully bridges jazz’s rich history with its evolving future, channeling deep reverence for tradition into his warm, expressive post-bop sound. JazzTimes hails him as a “technical marvel” who “executes intricate solos with ease, plays gorgeous ballads in a tasteful manner, and never lacks flair.”
Pelt first made his mark with the Mingus Big Band before forging an illustrious career alongside jazz greats like Roy Hargrove, Ravi Coltrane, Jimmy Heath, Cedar Walton, and Nancy Wilson. His acclaimed recordings and electrifying performances have earned widespread recognition, including five consecutive years as DownBeat’s “Rising Star” on trumpet and a feature by jazz critic Nat Hentoff in The Wall Street Journal.
With his latest album, Woven (HighNote, 2025), Pelt continues to push the boundaries of jazz, reaffirming his place as one of today’s most compelling and influential trumpeters. Performing selections from Woven and beyond, he crafts an evening of breathtaking improvisation, rich lyricism, and commanding mastery.
Personnel:
Jeremy Pelt, Trumpet
Jalen Baker, Vibraphone
Mykhailo Mendelenko, Guitar
Leighton Harrell, Bass
Jared Spears, Drums
Cost: $20.00 - $62.00
