This first year event will serve as a spring board to rejuvenate the live music scene in Downtown San Jose.  Left Coast Live will flow through San Jose's cafes, restaurants, bars and galleries this spring, has grown to include over 80 bands and nearly 40 venues in and around the city's downtown core.

San Jose Jazz is one of the sponsors of the event and you can hear some great jazz and blues next Friday, May 15:

Theatre at San Pedro Square  

6PM     Octobop

8PM     Ernie Watts and the West Valley Orchestra

9:30PM     Ernie Watts and the West Valley Orchestra

11PM   Lee Pardini Trio

Hedley Club   

6PM     San Jose Youth Orchestra and Latin Ensemble

7PM     San Jose Youth Latin Ensemble

8PM     Terrance Brewer

10PM   Marcus Shelby & The Hedley Club Jazz Jam Band

Blake's            

7:30PM     Altered Roots Quartet

9:30PM     Code Name: Jonah

Gumbo Jumbo

5:30PM     Big Beat Trio

8:30PM     Bug Horn Rex

Poor House Bistro      

8PM          Lara Price Blues Band

On Wednesday, Geoff Roach, Executive Director of San Jose Jazz will lead a discussion - The Future of Jazz on the Left Coast: Is Jazz Dead of Does it Just Smell Funny?

Jazz plays an obviously important role in the history of American music innovation and experimentation over the past century. Where is it heading in the new century? San Jose, with its rich mix of multicultural musical offerings, would seem to be fertile ground for a new century of jazz exploration. What would it take to establish the South Bay as a meaningful center for jazz innovation?

Location:  HEDLEY CLUB AT DE ANZA HOTEL. After the panel, stay for a cocktail and some great music as part of San Jose Jazz Society's weekly Jazz Jam Session or join a concert at The Blank Club for a free preview concert presented by Live 105 featuring Ambience.

Monday through Thursday events for Left Coast Live are free and will be open to the public.  Admission for the Friday evening concert is $25 for an advanced purchase ticket and $30 at the door. Student tickets are available for $20.  For more information: