Christian Vela Takes the Stage at San Jose Jazz | San Francisco News

Christian Vela, who grew up biking to San Jose Jazz festivals and once met Poncho Sanchez backstage, is stepping into his dream role as artistic director of Summer Fest. With a deep roots in the community and a powerhouse resume—including 11 years at SFJAZZ and stints touring with global artists—he’s poised to bring fresh, innovative energy to the August event. From vinyl-driven residencies to all-ages jam sessions, Vela’s passion and experience make him the perfect fit to lead this iconic festival into its next chapter. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2e2eb5a2839c69d1