For over five decades, the Stanford Jazz Festival has been home to iconic performances, from legends like Dizzy Gillespie and Stan Getz to groundbreaking artists like Joshua Redman and Bill Frisell. This year, we’re proud to continue that tradition with 26 extraordinary artists and bands over six weeks of vibrant music and culture.

This summer, we celebrate jazz’s rich roots and its global connections. From the swinging sounds of jazz standards to the rhythms of Brazil and Cuba, our lineup promises a dynamic journey. We’re thrilled to open with Fred Hersch Trio, named Jazz Group of the Year by DownBeat Magazine. Don’t miss the Jeremy Pelt Quintet performing selections from his new album Woven, and be captivated by Ken Peplowski’s interpretation of Charlie Parker’s Unheard Bird. John Pizzarelli celebrates the 40th anniversary of his debut album, while Joel Ross brings vibraphone mastery with his band Good Vibes. Lizz Wright’s soulful vocals and George Cables’ hard bop piano mastery will close out the festival in style.

Each concert is a unique experience, with collaborations and performances you won’t find anywhere else. The Stanford Jazz Festival remains a space where musical boundaries are pushed, and new creative possibilities emerge.

Mon, 7/14/2025 @ 7:30 PM

Caili O`Doherty: Suite for Gearoidin

LYRICAL JAZZ STORYTELLING

New York pianist, composer, and educator Caili O’Doherty honors her late mother with “Suite for Gearoidin”, a heartfelt 13-part work created to uplift and heal. Performed by her quartet, the suite was supported by Chamber Music America’s New Jazz Works program, funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation.

New York-based pianist, composer, and educator Caili O’Doherty presents Suite for Gearóidín, a deeply personal 13-part suite dedicated to her late mother. Originally composed as a source of comfort and healing during her mother’s long battle with cancer, this poignant work traces a journey through love, loss, resilience, and remembrance. Each movement unfolds as a vivid emotional landscape, from tender, intimate melodies to soaring, cathartic improvisations, offering listeners a deeply reflective and moving experience.

Performed by the Caili O’Doherty Quartet, Suite for Gearóidín was made possible with support from Chamber Music America’s New Jazz Works program, funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation.

A nationally recognized artist, O’Doherty has received awards for piano performance and composition from the ASCAP Foundation and DownBeat Magazine. This powerful and heartfelt performance is not just a tribute—it’s an invitation to connect through the universal language of music.

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Personnel:

Caili O’Doherty, Piano

Ben Flocks, Saxophone

Cory Cox, Drums

Cost: $12.00 - $30.00

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