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Welcome to Jazz Tonight – a KCAT original series. Host Michael Jacobi shares laughs and stories during his exclusive interviews with the jazz musicians performing at the iconic "Jazz On The Plazz" in Los Gatos.
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JAZZ TONIGHT FEATURING PAULA WEST
Host Michael Jacobi and Paula West have known each other for over 25 years; hence, they share some fabulous stories about performing during covid
JAZZ TONIGHT FEATURING SVETLANA
Host Michael Jacobi chats with Svetlana, who shares her story about growing up in Russia and why jazz has been such an important part of her life.
JAZZ TONIGHT FEATURING BENNY BENACK
Join host Michael Jacobi and trumpeter, vocalist, composer, Benny Benack as they share stories before his evening performance at Jazz on the Plazz.
JAZZ TONIGHT FEATURING TONY LINDSAY
Tony Lindsay, 11-time Grammy winner, is thrilled to be back in Los Gatos closing the show at Jazz on the Plazz for the 10th year. Jazz Tonight host Michael Jacobi sits with Tony at the KCAT TV studio for a behind-the-scenes interview about the variety of projects his band, Soul Soldiers, have been working on this year. The 25-year lead vocalist for Santana and leader of the popular group Spangalang, shares many laughs and stories in this half hour.
JAZZ TONIGHT FEATURING SAMMY MILLER
A native of Los Angeles, Juilliard trained-Grammy® nominated drummer Sammy Miller has playing the drums since he was 5-years old. Before his performance at Jazz on the Plazz in Los Gatos, Sammy sat with host Michael Jacobi and shared his story about how his passion for jazz music took him to New York where he met other great musicians and ultimately formed his band, The Congregation.
JAZZ TONIGHT FEATURING MARCIA BALL
Pianist, songwriter, and vocalist Marcia Ball joins host Jazz Tonight host Michael Jacobi for a chat about her 50-year career, her hometown of New Orleans and upcoming performances.
JAZZ TONIGHT FEATURING TONY LUFRANO
Leader of the renowned James Brown tribute band, The Funky Godfather, Tony Lufrano shares
stories and laughs with host Michael Jacobi about both the band and his journey in music.
stories and laughs with host Michael Jacobi about both the band and his journey in music.
JAZZ TONIGHT FEATURING ROBERTA GAMBARINI
Host Michael Jacobi and Grammy-nominated Italian vocalist, Roberta Gambarini, share stories about her musical career and many laughs along the way.
JAZZ TONIGHT FEATURING JOHN MARKUM
Host Michael Jacobi enjoys tasting a myriad of beers with John Markum, General Manager of Willow Street Pizza and Taproom and sponsor of the 2019 Jazz Tonight Series.
JAZZ TONIGHT FEATURING JAMIE DAVIS
Host Michael Jacobi talks style and stories with praised vocalist and musician, Jamie Davis.
JAZZ TONIGHT FEATURING LILAN KANE
Host Michael Jacobi and Lilan Kane, soul and jazz vocalist, share colorful stories of her journey that launched her career.
JAZZ TONIGHT FEATURING JOHN PROULX
Jazz pianist, vocalist and Grammy Award-winning composer, John Proulx, shares amazing stories with host Michael Jacobi.
JAZZ TONIGHT FEATURING PAULA WEST
Host Michael Jacobi and Paula West, jazz and cabaret singer, discuss how she pushes the boundaries of typical jazz standards.
JAZZ TONIGHT FEATURING CURTIS STIGERS
Welcome to Jazz Tonight - an exclusive behind-the-scenes interview before Los Gatos' Jazz on the Plazz. This week international music success, Curtis Stigers, joins Michael Jacobi in the KCAT TV Studio.
JAZZ TONIGHT FEATURING TIFFANY AUSTIN
Welcome to Jazz Tonight - an exclusive behind-the-scenes interview before Los Gatos' Jazz on the Plazz. This week acclaimed vocalist and songwriter, Tiffany Austin, shares stories of her musical journey with Host Michael Jacobi in the KCAT TV Studio.
JAZZ TONIGHT FEATURING JANE MONHEIT
Welcome to Jazz Tonight - an exclusive behind-the-scenes interview before Los Gatos' Jazz on the Plazz. This week dual Grammy nominated jazz and pop vocalist, Jane Monheit shares stories of her childhood, family and career with host Michael Jacobi.
JAZZ TONIGHT FEATURING PETE ESCOVEDO
Legendary Percussionist Pete Escovedo shares stories and laughs with host Michael Jacobi about his 50 years as a live performer of smooth jazz, salsa, Latin Jazz and contemporary.
JAZZ TONIGHT FEATURING TONY LINDSAY
Santana’s lead vocalist for 25 years and leader of the popular group Spangalang, 11 time Grammy winner, Tony Lindsay, shares laughs and stories with host Michael Jacobi.
JAZZ TONIGHT FEATURING CHRIS CAIN
Host Michael Jacobi and blues guitarist and songwriter, Chris Cain, chat about study and music mastery which make up Chris’s expressive style today.
JAZZ TONIGHT FEATURING SPENCER DAY
Talented singer, songwriter and pianist, Spencer Day, shares insightful and colorful life stories with host Michael Jacobi.
JAZZ TONIGHT / NATALIE DOUGLAS
Acclaimed vocalist and ten-time MAC Award Winner, Natalie Douglas, shares fascinating stories with host Michael Jacobi.
"DUETS" / JAZZ TONIGHT
Three independent vocalists come together to perform and share stories with host Michael Jacobi.
JAZZ TONIGHT FEATURING SACHA BOUTROS
Solo artist and musician, Sacha Boutros, chats with host Michael Jacobi about her journey from San Diego to touring the world.
JAZZ TONIGHT FEATURING SARAH MCKENZIE
Australian jazz musician, Sarah McKenzie, shares stories about her career as a singer, pianist and composer with host Michael Jacobi.
JAZZ TONIGHT FEATURING PAULA WEST
Host Michael Jacobi and Paula West, jazz and cabaret singer, discuss how she chooses and interprets songs beyond typical jazz standards.
JAZZ TONIGHT FEATURING PRUNEYARD DINE-IN CINEMAS
Join host Michael Jacobi inside the newly remodeled Pruneyard Cinema. Managing partner, Dan Orloff, and Cedar Room manager, Drew Johnson, will give an appetizing overview of this full-service movie, dining and reclining experience.
JAZZ TONIGHT / ANTONIA BENNETT & NESTOR TORRES
Welcome to Jazz Tonight - an exclusive behind-the-scenes interview before Los Gatos' Jazz on the Plazz. This week Antonia Bennett and Nestor Torres join Michael Jacobi in the KCAT TV Studio.
JAZZ TONIGHT / TONY LINDSAY
Host Michael Jacobi features artist Tony Lindsay in an in depth interview.
JAZZ TONIGHT / NATALIE DOUGLAS
Welcome to Jazz Tonight - an exclusive behind-the-scenes interview before Los Gatos' Jazz on the Plazz. This week Natalie Douglas joins Michael Jacobi in the KCAT TV Studio.
JAZZ TONIGHT / NICOLAS BEARDE
Welcome to Jazz Tonight - an exclusive behind-the-scenes interview before Los Gatos' Jazz on the Plazz. This week Nicolas Bearde joins Michael Jacobi in the KCAT TV Studio.
JAZZ TONIGHT / TIFFANY AUSTIN
Welcome to Jazz Tonight - an exclusive behind-the-scenes interview before Los Gatos' Jazz on the Plazz. This week Tiffany Austin joins Host Michael Jacobi in the KCAT TV Studio.
JAZZ TONIGHT / TIA BRAZDA
Welcome to Jazz Tonight - an exclusive behind-the-scenes interview before Los Gatos' Jazz on the Plazz. This week Tia Brazda joins Host Michael Jacobi in the KCAT TV Studio.
JAZZ TONIGHT / PAULA WEST
Welcome to Jazz Tonight - an exclusive behind-the-scenes interview before Los Gatos' Jazz on the Plazz. This week Paula West joins Michael Jacobi in the KCAT TV Studio.
JAZZ TONIGHT / MATTHEW KAMINSKI AND KIMBERLY GORDON
Welcome to Jazz Tonight - an exclusive behind-the-scenes interview before Los Gatos' Jazz on the Plazz. This week Matthew Kaminski and Kimberly Gordon join Host Michael Jacobi in the KCAT TV Studio.
JAZZ TONIGHT / TONY LINDSAY
Welcome to Jazz Tonight - an exclusive behind-the-scenes interview before Los Gatos' Jazz on the Plazz. This week Tony Lindsay joins Host Michael Jacobi in the KCAT TV Studio.
JAZZ TONIGHT / DR. DAVID CHILARDUCCI
Welcome to Jazz Tonight - an exclusive interview with the show sponsor O'Connor Hospital. This week Dr. David Chilarducci joins Michael Jacobi in the KCAT Studio.
JAZZ TONIGHT / BRIA SKONBERG
Welcome to Jazz Tonight - an exclusive behind-the-scenes interview before the Los Gatos Jazz on the Plazz Concert. This week the fabulous Bria Skonberg joins Michael Jacobi in the KCAT Studio.
Jazz Tonight '16 with Michael Jacobi // Lao Tizer
Welcome to Jazz Tonight - an exclusive behind the scenes interview before Los Gatos' Jazz on the Plazz. This week Lao Tizer joins Michael Jacobi in the KCAT Studio.
Jazz Tonight '16 with Michael Jacobi // Paula West
Welcome to Jazz Tonight - an exclusive behind the scenes interview before Los Gatos' Jazz on the Plazz. This week Paula West joins Michael Jacobi in the KCAT Studio.
Jazz Tonight '16 with Michael Jacobi // Alexis Cole
Welcome to Jazz Tonight - an exclusive behind the scenes interview before Los Gatos' Jazz on the Plazz. This week Alexis Cole joins Michael Jacobi in the KCAT Studio.
Jazz Tonight '16 with Michael Jacobi // Justin Horn
Welcome to Jazz Tonight - an exclusive behind the scenes interview before Los Gatos' Jazz on the Plazz. This week Justin Horn, Executive Chef of Willow Street Pizza joins Michael Jacobi in the KCAT Studio.
Jazz Tonight '16 with Michael Jacobi // Booker T. Jones
Welcome to Jazz Tonight - an exclusive behind the scenes interview before Los Gatos' Jazz on the Plazz. This week Booker T. Jones joins Michael Jacobi in the KCAT Studio.
Jazz Tonight '16 with Michael Jacobi // Cheryl Bentyne & Mark Winkler
Welcome to Jazz Tonight - an exclusive behind the scenes interview before Los Gatos' Jazz on the Plazz. This week Cheryl Bentyne and Mark Winkler join Michael Jacobi in the KCAT Studio.
Jazz Tonight '16 with Michael Jacobi // Nicolas Bearde
Welcome to Jazz Tonight - an exclusive behind the scenes interview before Los Gatos' Jazz on the Plazz. This week Nicolas Bearde joins Michael Jacobi in the KCAT Studio.
Jazz Tonight '16 with Michael Jacobi // Tierney Sutton
Welcome to Jazz Tonight - an exclusive behind the scenes interview before Los Gatos' Jazz on the Plazz. This week Tierney Sutton joins Michael Jacobi in the KCAT Studio.
Jazz Tonight '16 with Michael Jacobi // Duchess Trio
Welcome to Jazz Tonight - an exclusive behind the scenes interview before Los Gatos' Jazz on the Plazz. This week Duchess Trio joins Michael Jacobi in the KCAT Studio.
Jazz Tonight with Michael Jacobi // Spencer Day
Welcome to Jazz Tonight - an exclusive behind the scenes interview before Los Gatos' Jazz on the Plazz. This week, Spencer Day joins Michael Jacobi in the KCAT Studio.
Jazz Tonight '15 with Michael Jacobi - Carroll Coates
Welcome to Jazz Tonight - an exclusive behind the scenes interview before Los Gatos' Jazz on the Plazz. This week, Carroll Coates joins Michael Jacobi in the KCAT Studio.
Jazz Tonight '15 with Michael Jacobi - Tony Lindsay
Welcome to Jazz Tonight - an exclusive behind the scenes interview before Los Gatos' Jazz on the Plazz. This week, Tony Lindsay joins Michael Jacobi in the KCAT Studio.
Jazz Tonight '15 with Michael Jacobi - The Four Freshmen
Welcome to Jazz Tonight - an exclusive behind the scenes interview before Los Gatos' Jazz on the Plazz. This week, the Four Freshmen join Michael Jacobi in the KCAT Studio.
Jazz Tonight '15 with Michael Jacobi - Bria Skonberg
Welcome to Jazz Tonight - an exclusive behind the scenes interview before Los Gatos' Jazz on the Plazz. This week, Bria Skonberg joins Michael Jacobi in the KCAT Studio.
Jazz Tonight '15 with Michael Jacobi - Giacamo Gates
Welcome to Jazz Tonight - an exclusive behind the scenes interview before Los Gatos' Jazz on the Plazz. This week, Giacamo Gates joins Michael Jacobi in the KCAT Studio.
Jazz Tonight '15 with Michael Jacobi - Mads Tolling with Clairdee
Welcome to Jazz Tonight - an exclusive behind the scenes interview before Los Gatos' Jazz on the Plazz. This week, Mads Tolling and Clairdee join Michael Jacobi in the KCAT Studio.
Jazz Tonight '15 with Michael Jacobi - Claudia Villela
Welcome to Jazz Tonight - an exclusive behind the scenes interview before Los Gatos' Jazz on the Plazz. This week, Claudia Villela joins Michael Jacobi in the KCAT Studio.
Jazz Tonight '15 with Michael Jacobi - Mark Masters
Welcome to Jazz Tonight - an exclusive behind the scenes interview before Los Gatos' Jazz on the Plazz. This week, Mark Masters joins Michael Jacobi in the KCAT Studio.
Jazz Tonight '15 with Michael Jacobi - International String Trio & Leah Zeger
Welcome to Jazz Tonight - a behind the scenes interview and special performance by the performers from Los Gatos' Jazz on the Plazz. This week, the International String Trio and Leah Zeger join Michael Jacobi in the KCAT Studio.
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