Kris Bowers at SJZ Winter Fest 2015 | 3.6.15

Winner of the 2011 Thelonious Monk Jazz Piano Competition, New York-based pianist and composer Kris Bowers returned to San Jose following his standout show at the 2014 Summer Fest. Bowers is a leading voice in a vibrant new wave of jazz, with his original pieces drawing from sources as varied as classical, rock, electronic and film scores. He has worked with a diverse roster of artists including Marcus Miller, Terell Stafford, Ben Williams, Q-Tip, Ludacris, and Kanye West. Bowers released his debut album, Heroes + Misfits, in 2014 on Concord Records. More Info at krisbowersmusic.com. Founded in 1986, San Jose Jazz is a public benefit corporation celebrating jazz as a dynamic, evolving art form and is producer of the annual San Jose Jazz Summer Fest, which celebrated 25 years in 2014. With its eclectic music programming and innovative educational offerings, San Jose Jazz preserves the jazz tradition while actively supporting the next generation of performers within the genre and beyond. More info at sanjosejazz.org.