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.

Sun, 7/13/2025 @ 7:30 PM

Sam Reider presents Spaghetti ft. Jim Campilongo, Scott Amendola & Mat Muntz

MELTING POT OF SOUND

Pianist-accordionist Sam Reider presents Spaghetti, where diverse strands of American music—from jazz and folk to contemporary vibes—come together in a creative, interwoven tapestry. A Latin GRAMMY-nominated innovator, Reider reimagines timeless traditions with playful ingenuity.

Pianist and accordionist Sam Reider weaves a vibrant musical tapestry in Spaghetti, where jazz, folk, and contemporary sounds intertwine in playful and unexpected ways. A Latin GRAMMY-nominated innovator, Reider brings a fresh, genre-blurring approach to timeless traditions, reimagining them with boundless creativity and rhythmic ingenuity.

Originally trained as a jazz pianist, Reider has built a dynamic career composing original music and collaborating with a wide range of jazz, roots, and classical artists, including Jon Batiste, Jorge Glem, Sierra Hull, Laurie Lewis, and Paquito D’Rivera. His 2022 solo piano album Petrichor earned four stars and a Best of 2022 nod from DownBeat Magazine, while his collaboration with Glem, Brooklyn-Cumaná, was featured on NPR’s Tiny Desk and nominated for Best Instrumental Album at the 2023 Latin GRAMMY Awards.

Beyond the stage, Reider is a prolific composer whose work has been performed by ensembles like the Del Sol Quartet, the San Francisco Girls Chorus, and GRAMMY-nominated violinist Tessa Lark. He also brings his passion for music to education, serving on the faculty at Saint Mary’s College of Moraga, where he teaches jazz, piano, and composition.

Don’t miss this electrifying performance as Reider takes you on a genre-defying musical journey, fusing past and present with masterful artistry and infectious energy.

Made possible by Kären & Tom Nagy

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Personnel:

Sam Reider, Piano & Accordian

Jim Campilongo, Guitar

Scott Amendola Drums

Mat Muntz, Bass

Cost: $18.00 - $47.00

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