Just Added Yosemite Jazz Train!

2024 Performance Schedule

YOSEMITE JAZZ TRAIN

Smooth Jazz, Comedy & Blues

Intimate amplified musical performances and more,

outdoors in the Sierra National Forest.

“Pre-Season”

Discount pricing for our guests

$95.00 per adult / $35.00 child

“Pre-Season” Discount Pricing Valid through May 31, 2024

In-Season Standard pricing:

$125 per adult / $45 per child (age 8-17) / under 8 free

Peter White

Contemporary Smooth Jazz

Sunday - June 23 - 3 p.m.

Over the years, Peter White has maintained a reputation as one of the most versatile and prolific acoustic guitarists on the contemporary jazz landscape. Armed with an unparalleled combination of lyricism and energy, he combines elements of jazz, pop and classical guitar to create a sound that is singular and at the same time accessible to a broad audience.

Alonzo Bodden

Comedy with friends

Sunday - July 28- 3 p.m.

A regular panel member on NPR’s Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me, Alonzo Bodden has been making audiences around the country laugh for more than 20 years.

Alonzo’s latest (2022) comedy special Alonzo Bodden: Stupid Don’t Get Tired, was released on YouTube by Helium Comedy Studios. In 2019, he starred in his fourth stand-up special, Alonzo Bodden: Heavy Lightweight, which premiered exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. Performance includes a host selected by Alonzo.

David Benoit

Steinway in the Pines

Sunday - August 11 - 3 p.m.

For four decades, the GRAMMY®-nominated pianist/composer/ arranger David Benoit has reigned supreme as one the founding fathers of Contemporary Jazz. Bassist Roberto Vally will accompany Mr. Benoit

Tommy Castro & The Painkillers:

Blues & Local Brews

Sunday - August 25 - 3 p.m.

Whether he’s squeezing out the deepest blues or playing the funkiest soul grooves, legendary blues and soul giant Tommy Castro knows how to ignite a crowd. He’s performed all over the world, earning countless fans with his legendary, sweat-drenched, exhilarating live shows. The Painkillers – bassist Randy McDonald, drummer Bowen Brown and keyboardist Michael Emerson – have coalesced into one of the tightest bands and create one unforgettable, unpredictable performance after another. Full band performance.

Keiko Matsui

Dynamic Smooth Jazz and more

Sunday - September 15 - 3 p.m.

Celebrated pianist, composer and humanitarian Keiko Matsui shares her dream for unity, serenity and happiness on her new recording Euphoria

“Through prayer and my music, I hope to be able to increase harmony on this planet.” – Keiko Matsui. Guitarist I.P. will be accompanying Keiko Matsui.

Hiroshima - Trio perfomance

Smooth Jazz Fusion and more

Sunday - September 29 - 3 p.m.

Vibrant, eclectic and truly original, the 2010 Grammy-nominated Hiroshima creates a musical world all its own. Featuring the luscious sound of June Kuramoto’s koto, and the interwoven fabrics of Jazz, Japan, Salsa and more, their Departure CD and tour, “journeys to the heart of their musical soul.”

YOSEMITE MOUNTAIN

SUGAR PINE RAILROAD

Located 10 minutes from the southern entrance of

Yosemite National Park off of Highway 41 near the

TENAYA LODGE AT YOSEMITE

Jazz Train Concert Package Includes:

A seasonal chef-prepared boxed appetizer selection served beginning at 3 p.m. - beverages including specialty local beer and wine available for purchase.

Exclusive narrated 25-minute Train Excursion.

Private 75-minute concert performance at the Sugar Pine Lewis Creek Amphitheater hidden in the Sierra National Forest followed by a post performance conversation with the featured Artist and Meet & Greet upon return.

An Intimate Performance at the

Sugar Pine Lewis Creek Amphitheater

Experience an intimate 75-minute amplified performance by our featured headline artists in the Sierra National Forest

Forest style camp-fire bench seating is available for all.

Guests are welcome to bring a blanket or cushion for added comfort.

Folding portable chairs are welcome surrounding the camp-fire bench seating. Photographs and smart phone videos are encouraged from your selected seat.

All tickets are sold – Rain or Shine.

After the Performance

At the conclusion of the concert the engineer’s whistle of the

YOSEMITE JAZZ TRAIN will blow and all passengers are asked to

re-board for our arrival back at the Sugar Pine Railroad Train Station.

Upon arrival all guests are invited to share in an intimate conversation

with the artist and meet-and-greet outside the train station.

Please no outside food or beverage at the train station and associated venues. Please share any dietary / allergenic concerns in advance of arrival with your confirmed ticket.

Venue and parking area close 30 minutes after conclusion of event.

Concert Tickets are limited - please purchase Now!

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