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Bill Cunliffe's Imaginacion, featuring vocalist Carol Bach-y-Rita

Thursday, August 6
Gates Open 6pm
Concert Starts 7:30pm

Tickets must be purchased online in advance. Ticket sales close August 6th at 2pm.


Grammy Award winning Jazz pianist Bill Cunliffe's Imaginacion brings their unique talent and musical mastery as they share the stage with the lush and swinging sounds of international vocalist Carol Bach-y-Rita.

The performers: Kye Palmer, trumpet, Brian Scanlon, saxophone, Francisco Torres, trombone, Oskar Cartaya, bass, Giancarlo Anderson, percussion, Dick Weller, drums, Carol Bach Y Rita, vocals

Carol Bach-y-Rita, Born to Americans living abroad (a neurophysiologist father and an artist mother,) she grew up primarily in Northern California, with numerous childhood years in Italy, Mexico and Spain. After graduation from UC Berkeley, she spent three years singing in Paris, with extensive touring throughout Europe. Her last name (Bach-y-Rita) is Catalan, and she possesses both American and European/Spanish citizenship.

Bill Cunliffe is a Grammy-winning jazz pianist and arranger who’s Imaginacion is a tribute to the salsa music he grew up with and played in Boston, Rochester NY and then in Los Angeles. The CD received 4 stars on All About Jazz, and the arrangement “Do it Again” was nominated for a Grammy in 2012.  

"Even though much of the material is unfamiliar, these renditions are quite accessible, swinging, and heated. Fans of both Latin jazz and hard bop will find plenty to enjoy on this spirited outing.” - Scott Yanow. 

Drive-in Guidelines:

- Attendees are required to wear a mask when leaving their cars to walk to and from the restroom, or anytime they exit their vehicle for any reason.

- Attendees will be asked to display their tickets upon entry to be viewed by our staff through the car window. Please do not roll down the window to show your ticket.

- While restrooms will be available, guests are encouraged to use a restroom in advance to avoid lines.