San Jose Jazz has unveiled the lineup for the annual New Works Fest, scheduled over four weekends, featuring artists supported by the Jazz Aid Fund grant. Leela Paymai opens the festival on Feb. 21, presenting her work Zheniia, blending contemporary jazz and classical Iranian influences. Other highlights include Ryan Trujillo's New Beginnings Quartet on Feb. 22, Dana Salzman Band on March 1 with their lyrical funk and R&B blend, and pianist Jon Dryden's quartet on March 7, showcasing moody jazz. Each performance will be live-streamed on SJZ's YouTube channel, enhancing accessibility for audiences.
Leela Paymai's debut work Zheniia combines contemporary jazz with classical Iranian music, inviting listeners into a nostalgic, multi-instrumental experience that celebrates cultural fusion.
Ryan Trujillo's New Beginnings Quartet brings a beautifully unfolding groove, seamlessly blending various genres to create music that resonates like a jazz club on a cloud.
Dana Salzman Band's performance infuses emotional intimacy with funk and R&B, showcasing a lyrical style that connects deeply with the audience through confession and sound.
Jon Dryden, a jazz studies professor, leads his quartet into moody, cinematic realms, demonstrating his mastery as a pianist and composer in the jazz genre.
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