The Shape of Jazz to Come 2026

 Please join us for the 2026 Young Lions Jazz Conservatory Fundraiser at Coasterra's Bayview Ballroom and Terrace on Sunday, October 11, from 1PM - 4PM. This is a fun-filled event packed with incredible music, stunning views, delicious food and drinks, and the joy of coming together as a community!

You will not want to miss this year's STELLAR LINEUP, featuring:

• CHARLES MCPHERSON | Alto Sax
  Jazz Legend!

• JEFF HAMILTON | Drum Set
  Jazz Legend!

• ANTHONY WILSON | Guitar
  Internationally Acclaimed! 

• GILBERT CASTELLANOS | Trumpet
  Founder, Artistic Director, Our Hero!

• JOHN MURRAY | Bass
  YLJC ‘22, Juilliard ‘26

• MALIK MINERT | Piano
  YLJC ‘27, Requested by Jeff Hamilton to Perform!

• HOLLY HOFMANN | Flute
  Internationally Celebrated, YLJC Instructor

• JOSHUA WHITE | Piano
  Internationally Celebrated, YLJC Instructor

• CARTER KEY | Trombone
  Multi Instrumentalist, Fan Favorite, YLJC Instructor

• ROB THORSEN | Bass
  Local Legend and Loved by All, YLJC Instructor

• TYLER KREUTEL | Drums
  Most In-Demand Drummer in SD/So Cal, YLJC Instructor

• JACOBS JAZZ ORCHESTRA
  Award Winning Big Band

• Plus, an ALL-STAR lineup of YLJC students!
   

VIP RECEPTION 12:00 PM

MAIN EVENT 1:00 PM

 ⭐VVIP EXPERIENCE: $2,500⭐  

• Exclusive, Post-Event Reception (5:30 PM) and Dinner (6:30 PM) with featured musicians at Mister A's.

• One VIP Ticket to Main Event with front-and-center seating in the ballroom​ (see below)

• Only Eight Seats Available!
   

⭐VIP EXPERIENCE: $400⭐

• Reserved Seating with Center Section Views​

• VIP Reception and "Meet and Greet” Photo Op with the Musicians (12:00–1:00 PM)

• Charcuterie and Wine at Your Table 

• Hors d'oeuvres and Open Bar Included 

• Discounts Available on 4-Seats ($1500 for 4 at a Shared Table, $3000 for 8 Seats)
   

  ⭐PREFERRED SEATING: $250⭐

• Reserved Preferred Section Seats​  

• Hors d'oeuvres and Open Bar Included    

• Discounts Available on 4-Seats ($900 for 4 at a Shared Table, $1800 for 8 Seats) 

⭐SUPPORTER TICKETS: $150⭐

• Reserved Seats (non-Center Section)     

• Hors d'oeuvres and Open Bar Included     

• Discounts Available on 4-Seats ($500 for 4 at a Shared Table, $1000 for 8 Seats) 

⭐COMMUNITY TICKETS: $80 ⭐

• No Reserved Seats (May Be Standing Room Only)  

• Hors d'oeuvres and Open Bar Included
   

Free Parking is available in the Coasterra Parking Lot. 

We hope you can join us!