Jazz Legends: MIKE STERN QUINTET | with Leni Stern (guitar, ngoni & vocals), Bob Franceschini (saxophone), Janek Gwizdala (bass) and Dennis Chambers (drums)

The Jazz Legends: MIKE STERN QUINTET concert, featuring the all-star lineup of Mike Stern (guitar), Leni Stern (guitar, ngoni & vocals), Bob Franceschini (saxophone), Janek Gwizdala (bass), and Dennis Chambers (drums), is scheduled for two nights at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood, California: Friday, December 12, 2025, at 8:30 PM, and Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 8:30 PM. Mike Stern is a six-time Grammy nominee and one of the most esteemed electric guitarists of his generation, known for his electrifying fusion style that blends sophisticated jazz harmonies with blistering rock-fusion firepower, a sound forged through partnerships with legends like Miles Davis and Jaco Pastorius. This quintet is a powerhouse of contemporary jazz and fusion, with each member being a leader in their own right; Dennis Chambers is a renowned drummer known for his technical virtuosity and deep groove, while Leni Stern’s inclusion adds an element of African influence with her ngoni playing, ensuring a night of high-level musicianship and improvisational excellence.