Oakland-reared, New Orleans-based bassist/composer Amina Scott is a stellar young musician, and Healdsburg Jazz’s 2025 Rising Star Artist in Residence, who’s rapidly making a name for herself on the national scene. Mentored by master bassists Rodney Jordan and Rufus Reid, she’s been touring with the Dee Dee Bridgewater-spearheaded project We Exist! as well as touring with Bridgewater’s big band, serving as arranger and bassist. With the release last year of her impressive debut album Where the Wild Seed Grows Scott is carving out her own identity as a bandleader. Amina’s band will feature: Amina Scott (bass), John Michael Bradford (trumpet), Jesse Levit (saxophone), Ian McArdle (piano), Shawn Meyers (drums).

Presented by Healdsburg Jazz Festival MAJOR SPONSOR Hotel Healdsburg.

Join us for a happening night at the Spoonbar in the glamorous h2hotel. Grab a seat, luxuriate in the lounge, or hang outdoors in the fresh and vibrant atmosphere.

Your ticket includes an Enelalma tequila cocktail, or glass of wine, or a non-alcoholic beverage from their critically acclaimed drinks program. Everything about Spoonbar is a rich alchemy of art and craft, and with incredible music too.

There are two available showtimes: 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm. Don’t wait – spots are limited! Please note that this is an outdoor concert.