One of today’s most iconic pianists joins GRAMMY® Award-nominated Anthony McGill for an evening of unforgettable classical and contemporary masterpieces which showcase both their complementary pairing and individual talents.

Jahari Stampley is a rising star in all capital letters. Become immersed in the cool, head-bopping rhythms of this young pianist who has already won some of today’s most prestigious awards. Jahari began playing piano at the age of 14 and quickly swept through the music world winning many competitions, performing solo concerts internationally, and touring with renowned artists such as Stanley Clarke, Derrick Hodge, and Keyon Harrold, among many others. Winner of the 2023 Herbie Hancock Institute International competition and awarded the 2023 Luminarts Fellowship, a 2023 Chicago Symphony Orchestra Honoree, and the 2023 Chicagoan of the Year in Jazz by the Chicago Tribune, Jahari Stampley is emerging as a modern innovator in the jazz piano world.

Celebrate North County's finest at the Bornemann Theatre! Enjoy an unforgettable night of music with local favorites Straight Jazz No Chaser, Coffee on the Moon, and the Backwater Blues Band, all beloved staples from our Common Grounds Cafe.

Let the lively, foot-stomping bluegrass tunes of the Honey Buckets Band set the stage for a night of Irish-inspired joy and merriment. Special opening performance by Muddy Mountain West.