The Santa Barbara Jazz Society presents

Monday Madness Jazz Orchestra

Sunday, May 12, 2024, 1-4pm
SOhO 1221 State St
Santa Barbara

The Santa Barbara Jazz Society is excited to bring the Santa Barbara City College’s Monday Madness Jazz Orchestra to SOhO on Sunday, May 12 from 1 to 4pm. The 19 piece band is made up of some of the best musicians and jazz educators in the city and upholds the big band jazz tradition by the greats such as Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Stan Kenton, Dizzy Gillespie and also modern orchestra leaders like Alan Baylock, Bob Mintzer, and Gordon Goodwin.

SBCC’S Monday Madness band was created by Dr. Charles Wood in the fall of 1988. Wood wanted a band that would perform at such a high caliber that it would attract all the area’s best musicians; while at the same time exciting the area’s youth, and creating a powerhouse ensemble for SBCC.

Monday Madness is currently directed by former member, Andrew Martinez who filled the sax tenor chair for many years. “It’s an honor to work with these amazing musicians. Santa Barbara is a small town compared to Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York City, but we have some big city talent in this band!”

Regular admission to the event is $20 for Jazz Society and Santa Barbara Blues Society members, $10 for professional jazz musicians and singers and full-time students with membership and $25 for non-members. We now accept credit cards for added convenience. Doors open at 12:30 and seating is limited, so plan to arrive early.

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It’s easier that ever to join the Jazz Society…. now you can join online! Visit our Membership page and voila, you’re in! Of course, you can still join at our shows, as in the past, where will will distribute membership cards. For more information call 805.687.7123 . We are looking forward to seeing all of you faithful jazz supporters soon!

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Membership to the Santa Barbara Jazz Society for 2021 is an annual fee of $25 for individuals and $10 for musicians & full-time students.

Admission to concerts will be $20 for members, $10 for musicians, and $25 for non-members.

You can renew your SBJS membership at the door the day of the concert or online . You can purchase tickets at the door and SOhO doors open at 12:30pm. Seating is limited and members are allowed in first, so plan to arrive early. For more information, please call 805.687.7123.

Members may also participate in our Scholarship Program that gives an award every year to the Jazz Studies Program of a local high school and includes an opportunity to perform for our membership.

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Our Mission

The Santa Barbara Jazz Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to perpetuating and preserving Americas unique musical contribution to the world-jazz. We present monthly concerts that feature all types of jazz musicians giving them a venue to utilize their talent. Members may also participate in our Scholarship Program that gives an award to a local high school’s Jazz Studies Program every year and includes an opportunity to perform for our membership

We are constantly seeking volunteers to assist us in this endeavor. If you are interested in the Jazz Society please contact us, call us at 805.886.5662.