Concord Community Music School will be hosting its annual Jazz Night Fundraiser on Saturday, March 21 at 7 p.m. in the School’s Recital Hall. This event features the James Fernando Trio (jamesfernando.com/trio) and supports the School’s Financial Aid Fund.
Attendees are invited to come early at 5:30 to enjoy a pre-show reception with light appetizers and a performance by the CCMS Adult Jazz Ensemble.
This year’s event is made possible in part through the generosity of Headliner Sponsors LT Development; Northeast Delta Dental, Rath Young Pignatelli, and St. Paul’s School; Spotlight Sponsors Focus Partners Wealth and Orr & Reno; Media Sponsor ConcordTV; Photo Sponsor Corey Garland Photography; and Food Sponsor Constantly Pizza.
“Jazz has it all: exciting grooves, memorable melodies, edge-of-our-seats virtuosity, a huge range of emotional expression,” said Concord Community Music School Executive Director Daniel Acsadi. “It’s also about creating something extraordinary together. This collaborative spirit is everywhere at CCMS. Jazz Night celebrates incredible artistry as our community gathers to ensure that everyone can benefit from musical experiences without regard to financial barriers.”
Tickets for the Jazz Night Fundraiser are $80 pp / $300 for a table of four. Only a limited number of seats remain.
About the Trio:
James Fernando has been hailed by World Music Report as a “prodigiously gifted composer and virtuoso pianist,” by Jazz Sensibilities as “limitless in his ability to articulate his ideas,” and by Contemporary Fusion Reviews as “creating one of the most amazing musical experiences you’ve ever had.”
After building an impressive career with international performances, collaborations with Grammy Award-winning artists, and five album releases, James formed his trio in 2023. Despite being relatively new to the scene, the trio has already established itself as one of the finest jazz groups active today. They have been presented nationwide at leading venues such as The Kennedy Center, The Philadelphia Museum of Art, and The Ravenscroft, while also holding workshops and concerts at universities across the country. Their debut album, “Philly 3,” came out in February 2026.
Based in Philadelphia, the James Fernando Trio creates music steeped in the tradition of jazz legends such as Duke Ellington, Oscar Peterson, and Thelonious Monk. With a balance of playfulness and technical mastery, the trio delivers fresh interpretations of jazz standards alongside compelling original compositions. Their performances bring the jazz genre into the present day through inventive improvisation, clever arrangements, and captivating rhythms.
Ticket Purchase:
To buy tickets for the 2026 CCMS Jazz Night Fundraiser, contact Concord Community Music School, call 603-228-1196 or visit ccmusicschool.org/event/2026-jazz-night/
About the Music School:
Located at 23 Wall St. in Downtown Concord, NH, Concord Community Music School employs more than 50 faculty who teach more than a thousand students each week. Music lovers of all ages participate in individual instruction, workshops, classes, choruses, ensembles, expressive art therapy, and recitals. Financial aid is available. For more information, visit ccmusicschool.org.