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Deeply entrenched in jazz and swing, immersed in the history of their craft and with years of experience as veteran jazz musicians, Lady K and the Kings of Swing is a 17-piece Frank Sinatra-style big band recreating the sounds of Duke Ellington, Cole Porter, Count Basie, Gershwin, Kenton, Sinatra and beyond.

The Kings of Swing has become known as a fantastic San Francisco Bay Area big band, performing their brand of music for all manner of occasions, from Weddings and Private Parties to Corporate Events.

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Swing Into Spring! Matinee Concert Sunday, May 3 

Swing Into Spring!  An Afternoon of Jazz, standards and Latin Rhythms

Enjoy and unforgettable afternoon of live jazz featuring Grammy-nominee jazz vocalist Carla Helmbrecht with many of the Bay Area’s finest musicians.  From timeless jazz standards to the exciting rhythms of Latin jazz, this spring concert celebrates America’s great art form.

Hear music made famous by legends like Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, Cole Porter, and Dizzy Gillespie-brought to life in a performance that is entertaining and fun for audiences of all ages.

Sunday, May 3 2:00PM Matinee

Front Row Theater, San Ramon

For tickets go to www.sanramonperformingarts.com

Fall Concert "The Best Of Jazz" Sunday Matinee, November 16th PM 

Come see some of the Bay Area's top jazz musicians perform the best of jazz standards and classics. Learn about jazz music, the Great American art form. Hear the music that was performed by jazz icons like Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, Stan Kenton, Dizzy Gillespie and more. Featuring Grammy-nominee jazz vocalist Carla Helmbrecht.  A fun and interesting jazz concert for music lovers of all ages.

 

Sunday, November 16th  2PM 

Front Row Theater  17011 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon, CA 94582  For tickets go to:

https://tickets.sanramon.ca.gov/eventperformances.asp?evt=177

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

August 22nd Concert at the California Theater! 

August 22nd Concert at the California Theater

Come join us for a fabulous evening of Jazz! We are excited to be performing for the California Theater's Big Band Jazz series on August 22nd at 8PM. The Cal theater has been beautifully restored and is a superb place to see live music. We will be playing a variety of big band classics from the original jazz influencers Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Stan Kenton, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Dizzy Gillespie and more!  For tickets go to: https://www.tickets831.com/tickets/the-big-band-sound-concert-series-313178#buy

Spring Concert Sunday, March 9th 

Spring Concert Featuring the East Bay High School Jazz All Stars

Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 7:00pm
Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center

 

Come join us for an exciting evening of Jazz! 

We are delighted to be hosting some very special guests at our Spring Jazz Concert!

This special concert will be featuring the East Bay High School Jazz All Stars Combo, an elite group of some of the Bay Area's most talented high school musicians.

Both groups will perform separately as well as together. This will be a fun and memorable evening of classic jazz for music lovers of all ages!

Seating is General Admission.

For tickets go to:

https://tickets.sanramon.ca.gov/eventperformances.asp?evt=150

 

 

 


 

Fall Concert November 2nd! 

Fall Concert

Saturday, November 2nd  at 7:30PM
Front Row Theater,  San Ramon CA
 
Our fall concert features classic favorites from Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble', Count Basie, Cole Porter, Gershwin, Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonius Monk, Oliver Nelson and more.  From blues to latins, ballads, salsa, and of course big band swing, this will be a delightful evening of music  by some of the Bay Area’s best jazz musicians in an intimate theater setting perfect for live jazz.  Featuring Grammy nominee jazz vocalist Carla Helmbrecht.

Fall Dance Saturday, September 7th 7:30PM 

Do you love to dance?  Love the exciting sounds of horns playing big band swing and latin music?  Come have fun and dance with us on Saturday, September 7th at 7:30 PM!   Featuring Grammy Nominee jazz vocalist Carla Helmbrecht.  The dance will be held in the Fountain Room at San Ramon Community Center, featuring a large hardwood dance floor for your dancing enjoyment.  Beer and wine will be sold by the San Ramon Arts Foundation.  For tickets, go to:  https://tickets.sanramon.ca.gov/

Spring Concert Saturday, April 20th 7:30PM  

Please come join us on Saturday, April 20th at 7:30 PM for our Spring Concert!  We'll be performing a wonderful lineup of jazz classics celebrating the great legends of jazz.  From Count Basie, Sammy Nestico, Joe Williams, Stan Kenton, Ella Fitzgerald and more this will be a fun and enjoyable evening for all ages. Featuring Grammy Nominee jazz vocalist Carla Helmbrecht.

For Tickets and more info, please go to:

https://tickets.sanramon.ca.gov/eventperformances.asp?evt=111

Fall Concert November 18th! 

 

 

Lady K & the Kings of Swing - Fall Concert 2023


 

Come join us for a Cool Evening of Jazz!
 
Saturday, November 18, 2023 7:30PM
Front Row Theater
17011 Bollinger Canyon Road
San Ramon, CA 94582

The band will perform a variety of blues, ballads, shuffle and swing from the great legends of jazz. From Sassy Sarah Vaughn to Cool Joe Williams, Swinging Count Basie to Miles Davis, Stan Kenton and Peggy Lee, this will be a fun and memorable evening of classic jazz for music lovers of all ages.   The Front Row Theater is a wonderful intimate venue, perfect for live jazz!

Featuring Grammy Nominee vocalist Carla Helmbrecht.

Tickets are General Admission
Adult $25.00 + Ticketing Fees
Youth 17 and under $15.00 + Ticketing Fees
 



Box Office Hours;
Tues-Fri 12:00noon to 5:00pm
(925) 973-3343
 

Spring Concert April 2, 2022 

We are excited to have our first performance in over 2 years! 

Come join us for a delightful evening of jazz, featuring Grammy Nominee vocalist Carla Helmbrecht.

If you love the sounds of big band jazz, don't miss this spring jazz concert. From Frank Sinatra to Ella Fitzgerald and beyond, our top-notch jazz ensemble will perform torch songs, blues, Latin jazz, and more. 

The venue is The Front Row Theater in San Ramon, an intimate setting perfect for jazz.  

 

Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 8PM

Front Row Theater

17011 Bollinger Canyon Road

San Ramon, CA 94582

 

For tickets, go to https://tickets.sanramon.ca.gov/