Indian Jazz Journey - Stanford Jazz Festival 2025
2025-06-22 16:00 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Dinkelspiel Auditorium, 471 Lagunita Dr, Stanford, CA 94305
This beloved annual sell-out event showcases an enchanting synergy of superstar vocalist Mahesh Kale and saxophone virtuoso George Brooks in a performance that will captivate and inspire. The extraordinary collaboration, enriched by stellar guest artists from both the Indian classical and Western jazz traditions, weaves a tapestry of sound that is at once familiar and refreshingly new. Mahesh Kale’s textured, expressive vocals, paired with the dynamic interplay of Indian instruments and a jazz rhythm section, transport listeners to a space where cultural boundaries dissolve. The result is an immersive experience – a journey of exploration and innovation for both the artists and audience —and an abiding testament to the boundless possibilities born from open-hearted collaboration across traditions.
Indian Jazz Journey at the Stanford Jazz Festival featuring Mahesh Kale and George Brooks
June 22 (Sun) | 4 PM | Dinkelspiel Auditorium, Stanford University
Details/Tickets at www.icmafoundation.org

Mahesh Kale's Abhangwari - Soulful Sound of Bhakti
2025-05-31 16:00 - 19:00 | Santa Clara Convention Center 5001 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054
Abhangwari is a musical quest for the divine – blending the simple but powerful poetry of Marathi ‘Abhangs’ with the scintillating artistry of Mahesh Kale and his talented team. Anchored by the timeless wisdom embedded in Abhangs penned by revered Bhakti saints and taking flight with Mahesh Kale’s soaring vocals, Abhangwari captivates audiences with its deep spiritual aura, culminating in an immersive and energetic choral finale that is bound to leave a lasting impression. Don’t miss this chance to witness Mahesh Kale’s signature performances of Abhangs that forge a deep connection with the divine in an experience that transcends language and cultural barriers!
May 31 (Sat) | 4 – 7 PM | Santa Clara Convention Center
Details/Tickets on www.icmafoundation.org or www.abhangwari.com

Indian Jazz Journey featuring: Mahesh Kale, George Brooks, Utsav Lal & Hindole Majumdar at the Stanford Jazz festival
2022-06-25 20:00 - 22:00 | Dinkelspiel Auditorium, 471 Lagunita Dr, Stanford, CA 94305
East meets West in soulful harmony, and we couldn’t be more jazzed to celebrate this special musical collaboration with you – yes, in person – once again! This year as the Stanford Jazz festival turns 50 and our very own Indian Classical Music and Arts Foundation (ICMA) turns 10, we are excited to once again jointly present:
Indian Jazz Journey featuring: Mahesh Kale, George Brooks, Utsav Lal & Hindole Majumdar on Saturday, June 25th! at the Stanford Jazz festival.
More information and discounted tickets available at www.icmafoundation.org
