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Best Jazz & Blues in Santa Barbara

Joe Bonamassa at Granada Theatre

Joe Bonamassa

Joe Bonamassa is the guitarist's guitarist. A master of the blues, Bonamassa easily ranks alongside the more well known Clapton or Jeff Beck. Such was his prodigious talent that he supported B.B. King at the tender of age of twelve in 1989, and was christened by King as "one of a kind." Since then, he's played with anyone who is anyone and released a formidable catalogue of studio albums.

Amos Lee at Santa Barbara Bowl

Amos Lee

One of the shining stars of modern folk, Amos Lee crosses the genres of folk, soul and jazz and calls on Stevie Wonder and James Taylor as major influences. His 2011 album 'Mission Bell' topped the Billboard charts and included contributions from Willie Nelson among others. His follow-up may have been met with mixed reviews, but as with any singer-songwriter of this genre, it's at a live performance where the magic is truly made.

Andre 3000 at Arlington Theatre

Andre 3000

Andr 3000, renowned for his infectious hip-hop style as part of Outkast, took a bold artistic turn in 2023 with the release of his debut solo album "New Blue Sun.". Moving away from groovy beats and emotional wordplay, Andre released an entirely instrumental album (featuring lots of flutes). Andre 3000 will be bringing the New Blue Sun to life with Carlos Nio, Nate Mercereau, Surya Botofasina, and Deantoni Parks.

Pink Martini at Arlington Theatre

Pink Martini

Pink Martini are the brainchild of Thomas Lauderdale, who in the early 1990s was thinking of running for Mayoral office. But he slowly became frustrated and fascinated by the musical entertainment during political society events. So he formed Pink Martini to address this and make music that appeals to everyone, from liberals to conservatives, all over the world. Over 20 years later, they're still going strong!

Robert Cray Band at The Lobero

Robert Cray Band

A former opening act for Eric Clapton, Cray has played alongside John Lee Hooker and now has a pair of Fender Stratocaster guitars named after him. He has released a number of albums that have reached the top of the Billboard Blues chart, and in 2011 was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame for his achievements. In 2017 he released a new record with Hi Rhythm.

Trombone Shorty And Orleans Avenue at Santa Barbara Bowl

Trombone Shorty And Orleans Avenue

Trombone Shorty's 2013 'Say That to Say This' was, to the delight of many fans, a return to his New Orleans roots with a full-on funk record. Now continuing on the funk train, Shorty is backed by his band Orleans Avenue on tour, a collective of stunningly accomplished players. For lovers of music you can move to, this is a tour you will not want to miss!

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