Jazz Mentors Local Stars

Experience the magic of jazz at Brighton High School with the Jazz Mentors Local Stars concert, showcasing Utah’s finest jazz musicians. Immerse yourself in an evening of musical brilliance with performances by three exceptional bands: The Jay Lawrence Combo, The Melanie Shore Group, and The Cris Stiles Big Band. Join us for an unforgettable jazz extravaganza!

The Jay Lawrence Combo
Jay Lawrence (Drums)
Hayley Kirkland (Vocals)
David Halliday (Tenor Sax)
Curtis Woodbury (Violin)
Kurt Reeder (Piano)
Corey Christiansen (Guitar)
Matt Larson (Bass)

The Melanie Shore Group
Mel Shore (Piano)
Todd Sorensen (Drums)
Randal Clark (Sax)
Kenji Aihara (Guitar)
Tim Drisdom (Keys/Vocals)
Alex Rowe (Bass)
Ryan Nielsen (Trumpet)
Jazzy Olivo (Vocals)

24-piece Music Educator big band led by Cris Stiles of Mountain Ridge HS