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James Morgan Jazz

The Roxy Encinitas
Encinitas, CA

Wed, Oct 21, 2026

6:00 PM
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6:00 PM PDT
October is shaping up to be a very special month for James Morgan Jazz. On Wednesday, October 21, the James Morgan Jazz Quartet returns to The Roxy in Encinitas for Wine Wednesday and three hours of Contemporary Jazz, Jazz Fusion, Smooth Jazz, original music and jazz favorites. At the same time, we are proud to share that two James Morgan Jazz recordings have been submitted for GRAMMY® consideration in the Best Contemporary Instrumental Song category: “Frequency of Love” “Wes Coast Smooth” First Round Voting takes place October 12 through October 22, 2026, making our October 21 performance at The Roxy an especially meaningful evening for us. “Frequency of Love” was composed around the idea that love can transcend distance. Inspired by two people separated by an ocean, the composition expresses that connection through melody, emotion and the idea of an invisible frequency capable of reaching across continents. “Wes Coast Smooth” represents another side of James Morgan Jazz. Built around a laid-back West Coast groove, the recording brings together Contemporary Jazz, Smooth Jazz, melody and the interaction of four musicians playing together as a band. Both recordings feature: James Morgan, Guitar Chase Pado, Piano Nathan Brown, Bass Tres Hodgens, Drums And on October 21, we'll bring that same spirit of melody, groove and musicianship to The Roxy stage. JAMES MORGAN JAZZ QUARTET James Morgan, Guitar Joseph Luna, Piano Cecil McBee Jr., Bass Tres Hodgens, Drums Wednesday, October 21, 2026 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM The Roxy Encinitas, California We'll be performing music spanning the James Morgan Jazz catalog, including original compositions, Contemporary Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Jazz Fusion and our interpretations of timeless jazz favorites. Come spend Wine Wednesday with us and enjoy live jazz, great food and wine specials in the heart of downtown Encinitas, just blocks from the beach.

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James Morgan Jazz
James Morgan Jazz
James Morgan is San Diego’s only artist to chart across smooth jazz, jazz, and rock genres. With five critically acclaimed albums and four consecutive San Diego Music Award nominations for Best Jazz Album (2021–2024), Morgan brings a level of artistry and professionalism that ensures your event sounds as unforgettable as it feels. His 2023 album Groovin Smooth landed at #73 on the Smooth Jazz Global Year-End Top 100, and his acclaimed release A Soul in Time was recognized on the 67th GRAMMY® Awards ballot for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album. In 2025, Morgan won the InterContinental Music Award for Best Contemporary Instrumental Song for “A Feather’s Touch, and two of his singles Frequency of Love and Wes Coast Smooth are on the ballot for best contemporary instrumental songs for the 2027 InterContinental Music Awards.

As the founder and guitarist behind James Morgan Jazz and formerly the Ghost Jazz Trio, James has been delivering unforgettable live performances in SoCal since 2017. His music blends elegant melodies, dynamic improvisation, and laid-back West Coast vibes—perfect for setting the tone at upscale weddings, cocktail receptions, corporate events, and private gatherings.

James performs with top-tier seasoned musicians and continues to elevate his recordings by collaborating with internationally respected co-producers Sandy Shore CEO of smoothjazz.com and Peet Ferencz located in Hungary. Together, they are producing high quality productions and expanding the global reach of the James Morgan Jazz sound.

Whether performing smooth jazz classics, original compositions, or atmospheric instrumentals, James Morgan Jazz creates a relaxing, sophisticated ambiance tailored to each event’s unique style and atmosphere.

James has collaborated with renowned artists including legendary guitarist Dean Brown, saxophonist Eric Marienthal, drummer/keyboardist Gary Husband, bassist Hadrien Feraud. The music is composed, arranged, and produced by James Morgan Jazz, JMJ Records and recorded at Pacific Beat Recording with Grammy-winning engineer Alan Sanderson.

With roots in jazz fusion and a passion for melody and groove, James Morgan brings decades of experience, creativity, and a touch of elegance to every performance.

Let James Morgan Jazz provide the soundtrack to your next unforgettable event.
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Genres: West Coast Contemporary Jazz, Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Contemporary Jazz
Hometown: San Diego, California
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