The always popular Jazz Series at Cary’s Booth Amphitheatre is returning for a sixth year.

Shows will take place Wednesday evenings in May and feature local and regional talent from 5:45 – 8:30 p.m. All seating and music will take place on the spacious Crescent Deck creating a casual environment to relax and mingle with friends. Gates will open at 5:30PM.

MAY 22: STEVE HOBBS
MAY 29: PETER LAMB & THE WOLVES

Steve Hobbs is the son of retired professional dancers. He started hand drums at age 7, and trumpet and drumset at 11. He switched from trumpet to vibes at age 17. Hobbs received a Bachelor of Music in Percussion Performance from Berklee College of Music in 1978. He received a Master of Music in Jazz Mallet Performance from the University of Miami in 1982.  He received 52 credits towards a Doctorate of Music Arts from the University of Northern Colorado when he dropped his studies to perform extensive touring with both  the  Art Van Damme Quintet, and Jumpin’ Johnny (blues).

The veteran performer, composer and educator has been featured on jazz radio across the U.S. and has been on Downbeat magazine’s critics’ list several times. His 2016 release “Steve Hobbs/Tribute to Bobby” was chosen as the magazine’s January 2018 Editor’s Pick.