Winter 2024

188 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • W I N T E R 2 0 2 4 ~ THE P EN I NS U L A S C ENE ~ Monterey Jazz Festival’s 15th Jazz Legends Gala Jim & Marilyn Simpson, Darin Atwater Photos by Kelli Uldall T he 67th Monterey Jazz Festival honored legendary bassist and composer Stanley Clarke at their recent gala, held at the Marriott in downtown Monterey. Guests were entertained by rising stars in the jazz world as well as the festival’s youth bands, the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra and the Women in Jazz Combo. Funds raised will support the festival’s music education programs. Adam Band, JohnWineglass Stephanie & John Spears, Angela & Tony Harris Ed Everest, Laura & SteveWilliamson Ana Toledo, Kirk & Margarita Pohl Nolan Kennedy, Steve Eimer, Kevin Cartwright, Debi Kennedy Tim Baldwin, Rob Simpson, Chuck Des Roches Stan & Susie Brusa, Joanne Taylor, Ted Englehorn Laura Zehm, SharonWesley, Cathy McGowan, Colleen Bailey Arcy Ledezma, John Garcia James & Gina Pickens Tom Atchison, Teri Miller, Jacquie Atchison, Beto & Karla Lomax, Joe Foster Kevin Cartwright, Don Barnett Steven & Rachelle McLees Marshall Fulbright, Bettye Saxon, Donna & Michael Schreiber Photos: Kelli Uldall