One of the greatest smooth jazz musicians will join us on our annual Sunday before derby concert which always appears to be an early sell!
The Jazz on the Vine weekend lineup features acclaimed artists including Damien Escobar, Alex Bugnon, and Marqueal Jordan, delivering dynamic sets that span contemporary and classic jazz influences. With exceptional acoustics, intimate venues, and a refined setting, every note resonates just a little deeper.
7:15 PM | Alex Bugnon | Grand Libelle Ballroom
23rd annual Smooth Jazz For Scholars Benefit concert (5/1-5/2), featuring Alex Bugnon, on May 2nd!
EUROPE'S LEGENDARY SOUL, FUNK & JAZZ PARTY AT THE ATLANTIC OCEAN
Alex Bugnon has been an energetic force on the contemporary music scene for nearly four decades as a renowned musician, composer, and bandleader. A two-time Soul Train Music Award winner, Bugnon has sold over one million albums worldwide, cementing his reputation as a master of soulful, groove-heavy jazz and ambassador of the “Quiet Storm.”
With a tour schedule that never slows, Bugnon has built a fiercely loyal global fan base. He remains a titan of the live circuit, famously surpassing Dizzy Gillespie’s record for the most appearances at the legendary Blues Alley in Washington, D.C., where his annual Thanksgiving residency has become a landmark tradition for over 20 years.
Alex Bugnon, a renowned Swiss pianist, composer, and bandleader, has been a vibrant force in contemporary jazz for nearly three decades. Hailing from Caux, Switzerland—just above the famed Montreux Jazz Festival—Bugnon was influenced early on by jazz greats like Herbie Hancock and his uncle, the legendary Donald Byrd. Blending jazz, soul, and R&B with effortless sophistication, Alex has released over a dozen acclaimed albums and continues to inspire audiences worldwide with his soulful touch and timeless artistry.