At 6pm Wednesday, this week’s Jazz on the Plazz will swing into action with The San Jose Jazz High School All Stars, followed by Ren Geisick and her band at 6:30pm.
Geisick, who grew up in Los Gatos, says playing at Jazz on the Plazz is a real honor, she says.
“I’ve been attending the shows for years and it is really fun to be on the big stage with my band.”
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Geisick holds a Jazz Vocal Performance degree from The Bob Cole Conservatory of Music, Cal State Long Beach, where she was honored with an Ella Fitzgerald Scholarship.
She was also named “Outstanding Jazz Vocalist” from DownBeat Magazine.
Geisick held her first livestream in January 2022.
Her second full length album is coming out this June. It will feature 14 original songs including her single,“Don’t start telling me the truth.”
Her new album will feature songs about outlaws, heartache and mercy, and has the Americana feeling that she is now known for.
Her CDs will be for sale at this event.
Geisick’s warm loving voice fills the air with the feeling that everything is alright and if it is not it soon will be.
Her sincere relaxing style will soothe you like a forgotten melody.
Her songs are about love, family, sorrow and making fifteen cents on one of her songs—daily life, with depth and understanding.
Jazz on the Plazz is produced by Los Gatos Music & Arts, which hosts free live music performances, nurturing future audiences and artists.
It aims to support artists by hiring original singers, songwriters, musicians and composers.
Interested parties can go to jazzontheplazz.com for general information. Admission is free to sit on the shady-sunny grassy areas or to stand around the perimeter.
Upcoming
July 23 – Monterey Jazz Regional All-Star Band and Vocal Ensemble
The enthusiasm of youth along with the talent to play and sing jazz.
This is this group’s annual appearance on the Plaza. You will hear talented young musicians from high schools across Monterey County performing jazz standards with original arrangements.
This ensemble includes both instrumental and vocal groups supported by experienced Monterey Jazz educators.
Stu Reynolds directs the Regional All-Star Band, which was founded in 1989.
July 30 – Heidi Evelyn with her 14-piece Dance Orchestra
With haunting vintage songs and melodies from the 1920s, 30s and 40s, Heidi, with her melodic voice, will transport you.
From ragtime to New Orleans traditional jazz to vintage swing music, you will not be disappointed.
Heidi is considered to be a leading expert on vintage vocal jazz.
Not to be missed.
Bring your dancing shoes, or relax with your favorite summer beverage on the Plaza.
Get out that picnic basket or get take out downtown. See you there.
Aug. 6 – Jazz Mafia
San Francisco collective of musicians, composers and producers, founded in 2000 by trombonist, bassist and arranger Adam Theis.
Jazz Mafia has collaborated with artists such as Roy Ayers, Lyrics Born, Zion-I and Ledisi.
Aug 13 – Jazz-soul vocalist and educator Clairdee
Jazz vocalist celebrated for her soulful interpretations, magnetic stage presence and commitment to music education.
Aug. 20 – 11-time Grammy Award winner Tony Lindsay & The Soul Soldiers
Lindsay is best-known for his quarter-century as Santana’s singer.
(Friday) Aug. 22 – After-Jazz on the Plazz Grand Finale
At 5pm head to the Plaza again for “The Endless Summer.”
Live music, featuring The HitMen, dancing, food, beer and wine.
A fundraiser for Counseling & Support Services for Youth “CASSY.”
Goes until 8pm.
