As one of the world’s longest running and most iconic events, the Monterey Jazz Festival, running continuously since 1958, celebrates its 65th year with a must-hear, once-in-a-lifetime ensemble. Featuring Tony and Grammy Award-winning NEA Jazz Master vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater alongside Grammy Award-winning vocalist Kurt Elling and critically acclaimed rising star saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin, this stellar band will be again directed by visionary pianist Christian Sands and anchored by his longtime rhythm section, bassist yasushi Nakamura and drummer Clarence Penn.