The Jacam Manricks Orchestra

On October 24th at The Sofia, the Jacam Manricks Orchestra — a 19-piece ensemble of world-class jazz artists with ties to Sacramento, LA, New York, New Orleans, and the Bay Area — takes the stage. Formed in 2019, this orchestra has wowed audiences with its passionate performances, original compositions, and masterful arrangements by Jacam Manricks.

This special evening will celebrate the rich tradition of big band music through an eclectic program inspired by legends such as Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, and Ray Charles, the soulful grooves of Aretha Franklin and Earth, Wind & Fire, and the vibrant Latin rhythms of Tito Puente. Expect exhilarating music, incredible artistry, and insightful moments that illuminate the beauty and history of large ensemble jazz.


DownBeat Magazine - Samadhi CD Review (Editors' Pick)
“…Manricks is composer beyond the confines of genre perception…”
“…mellifluous…meditative…beautifully contoured…”
“…A impressive collection of pieces…”

JazzTimes Magazine - Labyrinth CD Review
“…he gives the genre meaning that people can relate to and apply to their own lives…”

Canadian Audiophile - Labyrinth CD Review
“…some of the most brilliant and audacious exchanges of tension and release I’ve heard…”
“…Manricks’ work with melodies and counter-melodies is genius…”

The Irish Times - Labyrinth CD Review (5 Stars)
“…distinctively personal compositions whose lucid development, despite their complexity, makes them remarkably accessible…”

All About Jazz - Trigonometry and Chamber Jazz CD Reviews
“…Manricks is a remarkable composer…”
“… Manricks' music comes across as raw, sinewy and soulful modern jazz with brains…”