Kasey Knudsen Tickets

Kasey Knudsen is a dynamic jazz performer and composer forging a distinctive voice across contemporary improvisation and chamber-inspired jazz. A BA in Jazz Composition from Berklee College of Music (2002) laid a foundation for a career that blends sophisticated harmonic sensibilities with exploratory improvisation. Recognized by Paste Magazine in 2016 as one of the '10 Female Instrumentalists Who Redefine Jazz,' Knudsen has continued to stretch the boundaries of the genre through collaborations, commissions, and education.

Her work ethic reflects the Bay Area’s creative ecosystem: commissions from the San Jose Jazz New Works Festival (2021) and the InterMusic SF Small Chamber Music Grant (2020) highlight her commitment to new music and community engagement. Knudsen’s discography showcases a broad range of collaborations, with the most recent album credit listed as Rocketship’s Sings Standards, Vol. 1 (2021). She remains active in performance circuits and education programs across Northern California, making frequent appearances in venues, festivals, and schools that champion improvisation and contemporary jazz.

Fans and students alike know her as a reliable partner in making complex music approachable—whether in a concert, a workshop, or a master class. We’ve got you covered with upcoming tour info and opportunities to catch her live in the Bay Area.

Upcoming performances feature Knudsen in intimate and large-scale settings, including multiple Circus Bella shows at The Crossing at East Cut in San Francisco (winter 2025–2026) and Bay Area dates in January 2026 at Medicine For Nightmares, Sweetwater Music Hall, and SFJAZZ Joe Henderson Lab. She also contributes to Bay Area education through programs at Sonoma State University, California Jazz Conservatory, and Stanford Jazz Workshop, enriching the next generation of jazz musicians. Follow her journey and stay informed about new projects, tours, and masterclasses by visiting her official pages and social channels.

Social connections: Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Official Website. For education-related updates, explore resources from SFJAZZ Education, Stanford Jazz Workshop, and California Jazz Conservatory.