Small plates and craft cocktails will be served starting at 5:30PM.
Middle C Jazz has General Admission seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members.
Jazmin Ghent-Jackson, Ph.D., is an award-winning international saxophonist and educator, rapidly becoming a leading voice in contemporary jazz, R&B, and gospel. Her rise began in 2014 at the Smooth Jazz Cruise’s “Show Your Talent” competition. Since then, she has released five successful albums, building a consistent stream of heavy rotation on major jazz stations, including Sirius XM Watercolors. She has seven top 5 billboard singles on the charts.
Ghent has been recognized by the Smooth Jazz Network, winning Best New Smooth Jazz Artist in 2017. Her third album, The Story of Jaz, earned her a prestigious NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Jazz Album in 2019, and her fourth, Forever Jaz, garnered another nomination in 2022.
Ghent’s dynamic performances have graced prestigious festivals and venues worldwide, including repeat appearances at The Dave Koz Cruise, Brian Culbertson’s Napa Valley Jazz Getaway, and the Newport Beach Jazz Festival. She’s also captivated audiences at the Long Beach Jazz Festival, Mallorca Smooth Jazz Festival, and numerous others across the globe, including performances in Australia, Spain, and the Caribbean. Art Good of Catalina Island’s JazzTrax praised Ghent as a “BEST FIND,” noting her exceptional stage presence and ability to connect with audiences.
Jazmin Ghent’s latest 2024 release, “Dr. Jaz,” continues to build on her success, with the single “Upgrade” reaching number 1 on the Billboard Smooth Jazz Airplay Charts.
