Jam in the Atrium - Vashon Center for the Arts

2026 Jam in the Atrium (dates vary) | 1-3pm

Jazz bassist Bruce Phares invites accomplished musician friends and colleagues to help him fill the Atrium at Vashon Center for the Arts with high-quality live jazz, for FREE. We’ve opened the bar and pulled out a chair for you and your friends to take in some great jazz surrounded by the latest art exhibit!

UPCOMING JAMS:
SATURDAY | April 4, 2026 with Jovino Santos Neto and Mark Ivester
SATURDAY | May 2, 2026 with Matt Williams and Steve Korn
SATURDAY | May 30, 2026 with Brian Monroney and Jean Chaumont
SUNDAY | July 5, 2026 with TBD
SUNDAY | August 2, 2026 with Johnaye Kendrick and John Hansen
SATURDAY | September 5, 2026 with TBD
SATURDAY | October 3, 2026 with Randy Halberstadt and Mark Ivester
SATURDAY | November 7, 2026 with TBD

The Jam in the Atrium is made free to the public by our generous sponsors JR Crawford and Flintworks and your contributions. If you would like to donate to the Jam in the Atrium please click HERE

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2026 Jam in the Atrium (dates vary) | 1-3pm

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