Blue Jay Jazz Festival

Description

The Carl Verheyen Band

Thursday, August 27

Carl Verheyen is best known as a longtime member of Supertramp and leader of the Carl Verheyen Band. Ranked among the world’s top guitarists, he has recorded 16 albums, played on hundreds of records, major film and TV soundtracks, and toured globally. A sought‑after session musician and influential teacher, he is acclaimed for his virtuosity across rock, jazz, blues, and country styles.

Opening Act
6 Beats Apart

Opening the concert event will be 6 Beats Apart.  Members Ed Wynne, Andy Waddell , Mark Gasbarro, Bruce Lett and MB Gordy are some of the top studio musicians in L.A. Their credits include numerous top-selling albums, feature films, television shows, and live performances with jazz greats such as Freddie Hubbard, Red Garland, Eddie Harris, and Nancy Wilson to name a few.

There will be a special awards ceremony featuring Blue Jay Jazz Foundation’s 2026 Future Generation Jazz Scholars.