GRAMMY-winning trumpeter Chris Botti has spent nearly three decades as one of the world's most popular instrumentalists, collaborating with superstars like Sting, Paul Simon, Barbra Streisand, and Lady Gaga. He’s performed on iconic stages such as Carnegie Hall and the Hollywood Bowl and earned multiple Gold and Platinum records while topping the jazz charts. Now, with his Blue Note Records debut Vol. 1, Botti embarks on a fresh journey, focusing on acoustic jazz and classic standards, marking his return to jazz roots after years of crossover pop stardom.

Kenny Wayne Shepherd, a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated artist, is set to release Part II of his Dirt On My Diamonds vision. Following the acclaimed Dirt On My Diamonds Vol 1, released in November, Shepherd has crafted a follow-up album that shares the spirit but explores different musical landscapes. Recorded during the same sessions at FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, this new release continues his exploration of blues and rock while embracing fresh sounds and grooves. Shepherd explains that while both albums are connected, each has its own distinct identity, offering listeners a cohesive musical journey.

An undisputed expert in the fine art of making hit music, JIM MESSINA’s legacy of musical genius spans five decades, three super groups, a vibrant solo career and scores of producing and engineering credits.

The legendary Glenn Miller was one of the most successful of all dance bandleaders back in the Swing Era of the 1930’s and 40’s. A matchless string of hit records, the constant impact of radio broadcasts and the drawing power at theatres, hotels and dance pavilion, built and sustained the momentum of popularity.

Chicago, one of the most iconic rock and roll bands, has achieved legendary status as the highest-charting American band in Billboard's Top 125 Artists of All Time. Known for their distinctive horn-infused sound and genre-blending style, the band has maintained a remarkable career, charting Top 40 albums across six decades. Their accolades include two Grammy Awards, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, and recognition from the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Chicago's prolific output features 38 studio albums, including their latest releases, Born for This Moment (2022) and Chicago Greatest Christmas Hits (2023), which continue to captivate fans worldwide. Their documentary, The Last Band on Stage (2022), chronicles the band’s resilience in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, showcasing how they adapted and kept the music alive during global lockdowns.

Be swept away in musical fantasy with Mozart and Mother Goose. You’ll hear Mozart’s most famous melody in Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. The BSO welcomes pianist Sasha Kasman Laude for Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23 – and we end on a high note with Ravel’s whimsical Mother Goose Suite.

Three of Contemporary Jazz biggest names come together at the King Center Studio Theatre for what is sure to be a memorable concert! Lead by sax man Michael Lington, with over a quarter century into one of contemporary jazz’s most exciting and storied careers.