JAZZ AT THE BECHTLER

Join us on the first Friday of each month for Jazz at the Bechtler, an intimate concert experience where mid-century art meets mid-century music. Set against the backdrop of the museum’s modernist architecture, these live performances bring timeless jazz and contemporary rhythms to life.
Each concert is performed by the acclaimed Ziad Jazz Quartet:
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Ziad Rabie, artistic director and saxophone
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Noel Freidline, keyboards
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Ron Brendle, bass
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Rick Dior or Al Sergel, drums
Special guest musicians and vocalists frequently join the lineup for a fresh and dynamic experience each month.
Choose from two evening performances:
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6:00 – 7:30 PM
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8:15 – 9:45 PM
TICKETS
Tickets are $25 for Bechtler members; $30 for nonmembers; free for Jazz Affinity Group members. Advance ticket registration is required for all shows to guarantee seating.
Museum donors in our three Giving Circles (Firebird, Curator and Director) receive complimentary seats at Jazz at the Bechtler and Music and Museum. For details, please refer to the current benefits here. Contact Zavia Rudisell (zavia.rudisell@bechtler.org) to reserve your spot.
Upcoming Events
- A Tribute to Nicholas Payton featuring Curtis TaylorAugust 1, 2025, 6 PM & 8:15 PM
- Lovell Bradford: A Tribute to Ellis MarsalisSept 5, 2025, 6 PM & 8:15 PM
- A Tribute to Carl FontanaOctober 3, 2025, 6 PM & 8:15 PM
- The Return of Karen BriggsNov 7, 2025, 6 PM & 8:15 PM
- Holiday Jazz featuring Joe GransdenDec 5, 2025, 6 PM & 8:15 PM
- Post-Holiday BluesJan 2, 2026, 6 PM & 8:15 PM
- Jazz for Lovers featuring Toni TupponceFeb 6, 2026, 6 PM & 8:15 PM
- Joe Gransden: A Tribute to Chet BakerMarch 6, 2026, 6 PM & 8:15 PM
- Smokin’ Saxophones IVApril 3, 2026, 6 PM & 8:15 PM
- Tribute to Miles Davis: Kind of BlueMay 1, 2026, 6 PM & 8:15 PM
- Summer Samba: Latin Jazz CelebrationJune 5, 2026, 6 PM & 8:15 PM