Cena Jazz at il vecchio

 

15 Years of Culinary Excellence Meets Live Acoustic Jazz

Hosted at Il Vecchio—voted Monterey’s Best Italian Restaurant for 15 consecutive years—enjoy award-winning regional cuisine and fine wine paired with live acoustic jazz.

 

Monterey’s Finest Virtuosos & Timeless Standards

Weekly showcases of Monterey’s top jazz musicians playing Great American Songbook classics with modern swing—delivering vibrant energy that never overpowers your conversation.

 

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Don't miss a night of sophisticated, swinging jazz with the Cena Jazz Trio! The trio is anchored by legendary pianist TJ Kuenster, the celebrated long-time Music Director and keyboardist for the legendary Glen Campbell, who is powerfully supported by, for the first time, the inventive bass lines of Michael Marcus and the tasteful, driving rhythms of drummer Rick Ciardella. Together, this high-caliber ensemble delivers an evening of compelling jazz standards, blues, and originals, all defined by their exceptional musicianship and palpable chemistry—a world-class musical experience you won't want to miss!

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Don't miss a night of sophisticated, swinging jazz with the Cena Jazz Trio! The trio is anchored by legendary pianist TJ Kuenster, the celebrated long-time Music Director and keyboardist for the legendary Glen Campbell, who is powerfully supported by the inventive bass lines of Chris Charman and the tasteful, driving rhythms of drummer Rick Ciardella. Together, this high-caliber ensemble delivers an evening of compelling jazz standards, blues, and originals, all defined by their exceptional musicianship and palpable chemistry—a world-class musical experience you won't want to miss!

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Tonight, join the Cena Jazz Trio in an evening of electrifying, sophisticated jazz. The heart of the trio is the incomparable pianist Bill Spencer, a celebrated musician renowned for his broad inventiveness, versatility, and deep jazz background. Bill is joined by the solid and inventive bassist Chris Charman and the tasteful, driving rhythms of drummer Rick Ciardella. Together, this high-caliber ensemble delivers an evening of compelling jazz standards, blues, and originals, all defined by their exceptional musicianship and palpable chemistry—a world-class musical experience you won't want to miss!

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Don't miss a night of sophisticated, swinging jazz with the Cena Jazz Trio! The trio is anchored by legendary pianist TJ Kuenster, the celebrated long-time Music Director and keyboardist for the legendary Glen Campbell, who is powerfully supported by, for the first time, the inventive bass lines of Michael Marcus and the tasteful, driving rhythms of drummer Rick Ciardella. Together, this high-caliber ensemble delivers an evening of compelling jazz standards, blues, and originals, all defined by their exceptional musicianship and palpable chemistry—a world-class musical experience you won't want to miss!

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Tonight, Julie Capili brings her sultry style and captivating stage presence to Il Vecchio alongside the Cena Jazz Trio! Featuring inventive pianist Bill Spencer, rock-solid bassist Pete Lips, and Rick Ciardella swinging the rhythm on drums, this stellar group delivers an unforgettable night of classic swing and soulful jazz.

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