# Event Details - **Event Name**: Peak Jazz Series: Charlie Ballentine - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Genre-blurring guitarist Charlie Ballantine blends jazz, folk, rock & roots with lyrical precision and fearless improvisation.About this EventCharlie Ballantine is an artist whose music moves fluidly between jazz, folk, rock, blues, and roots traditions without ever losing its sense of purpose or groove.Named one of the Top 200 Living Guitarists by All About Jazz and a Rising Star in DownBeat Magazine’s Critics Poll, Ballantine is praised for a style that is both technically masterful and deeply expressive. JazzTimes describes his playing as “teeming with intricate grooves and maniacal precision,” while Vintage Guitar Magazine notes that “jazz, rock, and folk music peacefully coexist in Charlie Ballantine’s world.”Ballantine’s original compositions—featured on albums like Vonnegut and Cold Coffee—are imaginative, cinematic, and emotionally resonant. Alongside his original work, he shows a deep reverence for the jazz tradition, interpreting standards such as “My One and Only Love” and “East of the Sun,” and releasing an ambitious double album dedicated entirely to the music of Thelonious Monk.After graduating from Indiana University’s prestigious Jacobs School of Music under legendary educator David Baker, Ballantine quickly became a fixture of the Midwest jazz scene. His award-winning album Life Is Brief: The Music of Bob Dylan earned international recognition and was named one of All About Jazz’s Top Ten Jazz Albums of the Year, praised for bringing fresh improvisational insight to Dylan’s songbook.As a bandleader, Ballantine tours extensively throughout the U.S. and Canada, appearing at major festivals including the Detroit Jazz Festival, Rochester Jazz Festival, Winnipeg International Jazz Festival, and Indianapolis Jazz Festival. He is also a highly sought-after collaborator, having performed with artists such as Rob Dixon, Emmett Cohen, and Amanda Gardier.SAMPLE SONGRooted in tradition but driven by curiosity, Charlie Ballantine’s music is thoughtful, adventurous, and richly human—perfectly suited for an intimate listening room experience.The Peak Jazz Series is made possible by the generous support of Joseph & Luann Conlon in memory of Corrine Simonds.​​Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming, two week access to recent shows, and Caffe Lena's video archive.Note: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted.TagsAmerican Roots, Folk, Jazz - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/saratoga-springs/peak-jazz-series-charlie-ballentine/100001981978101856 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, jazz, art, virtual - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 15.27, max: 30.54, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Saratoga Springs - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Caffe Lena - **lat**: 43.0805479 - **long**: -73.7834079 - **full address**: Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Peak Jazz Series: Charlie Ballentine - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/bcc85e16de32c862300ebcb0e2cf6f2fbb0236c6ae044ea59fecaa703dca711b-rimg-w940-h470-dc979797-gmir.jpg?v=1769852820 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Peak Jazz Series: Charlie Ballentine being held? - **A:** Peak Jazz Series: Charlie Ballentine takes place on Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Peak Jazz Series: Charlie Ballentine? - **A:** Ticket prices for Peak Jazz Series: Charlie Ballentine range from USD 15 to USD 31 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityMemberUSD 27 + USD 2 feeAvailableGeneralUSD 31 + USD 3 feeAvailableChild or StudentUSD 15 + USD 1 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Peak Jazz Series: Charlie Ballentine? - **A:** Peak Jazz Series: Charlie Ballentine is organized by Caffe Lena. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Caffe Lena's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Caffe Lena a rating of 4/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Caffe Lena has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Peak Jazz Series: Charlie Ballentine is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Saratoga Springs, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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