Actor from the Main Role Impulsively Jumped into My Laps during City Center's Incredible Smooth Jazz Performance
In the heart of San Ramon, California, the City Center Bishop Ranch hosted the final performance of its Summer 2025 Smooth Jazz Series, featuring jazz veteran Rick Braun. The series, which transforms City Center into a full-on concert venue each summer, attracts jazz enthusiasts from far and wide.
Rick Braun, at 70 years old, still plays venues throughout the country and had a wide range of stories to share with the audience. One such story was the dedication of the song "My Funny Valentine" to his late mother, who encouraged him to practice the horn every day and pursue a life as a jazz musician.
The audience, known for their knowledge of jazz music, often continued the lyrics of songs when Braun held out the microphone. Premium seating in the front can be obtained by doing a prix fixe meal at a participating restaurant. LB Steak in San Ramon, a popular dining destination, was a surprise to the author.
Braun's band consisted of bass, saxophone, drums, keyboards, vocals, and other talented musicians like Anthony Pulizzi, Nathaniel Phillips, Alex Bailey, Marqueal Jordan, and Collin Clauson. Jordan, a member of Braun's band, was a powerful, moving singer and talented saxophonist.
The dates for the 2026 City Center Smooth Jazz Series have been released. The series will return in 2026 on July 11, 18, and 25. For those interested in attending, checking the official Smooth Jazz Calendar Instagram or the City Center Bishop Ranch website closer to the event year would be the best approach to get the specific dates and artist lineup.
In addition to the Smooth Jazz Series, San Ramon is soon to welcome an upscale new Turkish tavern and jazz club. Keep an eye out for more information on that exciting development.
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[1] The schedule for the 2026 City Center Bishop Ranch Smooth Jazz Series in San Ramon, California, has not been detailed explicitly in the provided search results. However, there is mention of a curated event lineup spanning through 2026 for the City Center Bishop Ranch Smooth Jazz Series on an Instagram page called Smooth Jazz Calendar, which suggests that the series is planned with events throughout 2026.
[1] Attendees hoping to find the schedule for the upcoming 2026 City Center Bishop Ranch Smooth Jazz Series can check the Smooth Jazz Calendar Instagram page for updates on the event lineup.
[2] The upcoming Turkish tavern and jazz club in San Ramon promises to offer an exciting blend of entertainment and music for locals and visitors alike.
