Tahoe Music Alive presents The George Cotsirilos Quartet
- Aug 15, 2026
- Granlibakken Tahoe
- $50 general admission, $75 patron seating, $10 student
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Get Ready for The George Cotsirilos Quartet!
Tahoe Music Alive is proud to present the George Cotsirilos Quartet, featuring one of the San Francisco Bay Area’s most respected jazz guitarists. Join us for an evening of inventive, deeply swinging modern jazz and soulful collaboration.
About George Cotsirilos: A Bay Area Jazz Staple
Originally from Chicago, George Cotsirilos has been a pillar of the San Francisco jazz scene for decades. Known for his lyrical phrasing and harmonic sophistication, his style seamlessly blends straight-ahead jazz, blues, and classical influences.
Cotsirilos has performed with legendary artists, including:
- Jazz Icons: Pharaoh Sanders, Eddie Marshall, and Mark Levine.
- R&B/Soul Legends: Etta James and The Whispers.
Featuring Music from the Award-Winning Album “Refuge”
The quartet will perform selections from their latest release, Refuge (OA2 Records). A DownBeat Editors’ Pick that hit the Top 30 on the JazzWeek radio charts, Refuge showcases a premier ensemble:
- George Cotsirilos (Guitar)
- Keith Saunders (Piano)
- Robb Fisher (Bass)
- Ron Marabuto (Drums)
The music on Refuge pushes into bluesier, more challenging territory, featuring intricate compositions like the hard-bopping “Let’s Make a Break For It” and the spirited “Planet Roxoid.”
Why See the George Cotsirilos Quartet Live?
Experience the intelligent interplay and spontaneous energy of a world-class jazz ensemble. Whether you are a fan of Cotsirilos’ acclaimed trio albums (Past Present) or his solo classical-jazz work (Silenciosa), this performance offers a rare balance of structure and soulful improvisation.
Don’t miss this showcase of premier West Coast jazz!
Event Address: 725 Granlibakken Road, Tahoe City, CA 96145
