# Event Details - **Event Name**: The George Cotsirilos Quartet Concert - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Blending straight-ahead jazz, blues, and classical influences, this dynamic ensemble delivers originals, rich interplay and soulful swing.About this EventGet Ready for The George Cotsirilos Quartet!Tahoe Music Alive proudly presents the George Cotsirilos Quartet, featuring one of the San Francisco Bay Area’s most respected and expressive jazz guitarists in a program of inventive, deeply swinging modern jazz. This concert promises an evening of nuanced musicianship, soulful swing, and inspired collaboration—an ideal showcase for jazz lovers seeking depth, energy, and artistry.Originally from Chicago, George Cotsirilos has been an integral part of the Bay Area jazz community for many years, earning a reputation for lyrical phrasing, harmonic sophistication, and a distinctive voice that blends straight-ahead jazz, blues, and classical influences. Over the course of his career, he has performed with a remarkable range of artists—from Bay Area jazz legends such as Eddie Marshall, Mel Martin, and Mark Levine to internationally renowned figures including Etta James, Pharaoh Sanders, and the soul-jazz vocal group The Whispers.Cotsirilos’ most recent quartet recording, Refuge (OA2 Records), released in 2022, has been widely praised by critics and audiences alike. Named a DownBeat Editors’ Pick and reaching the Top 30 on the JazzWeek radio charts, the album showcases a newly formed quartet featuring Keith Saunders on piano, Robb Fisher on bass, and Ron Marabuto on drums. The music on Refuge pushes into bluesier, more challenging territory than the quartet’s previous release, Mostly In Blue (named one of DownBeat’s best recordings of 2018), with more intricate compositions and demanding arrangements that heighten the ensemble’s collective interaction.The quartet’s sound is defined by intelligent interplay and a rare balance between structure and spontaneity. Guitar and piano often function as equal partners, trading ideas and supporting each other in imaginative ways, while Fisher’s bass lines provide both melodic counterpoint and rock-solid rhythmic grounding. Marabuto’s drumming adds propulsion and subtlety, shaping the music’s dynamic arc. Cotsirilos’ compositions are deceptively complex—marked by unexpected intervals, rich harmonic movement, and rhythmic tension—yet remain tuneful, memorable, and deeply engaging.Highlights from Refuge include the swinging opener “Devolution,” the jazz waltz title track, the spirited “Planet Roxoid,” and the hard-bopping closer “Let’s Make Break For It.” Written during the isolation and uncertainty of the pandemic era, the music reflects a thoughtful, collective search for connection and creative refuge.Cotsirilos’ earlier trio and solo recordings have also earned high praise. His trio albums Past Present and Variations were lauded for their fluidity and cohesion, while his solo classical-jazz guitar release Silenciosa was described by All About Jazz as “a superb solo guitar recital.” A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, Cotsirilos studied jazz with Warren Nunes and classical guitar through the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.--Why not make a weekend of it? Enjoy the concert, spend the night at beautiful Granlibakken, and wake up in the heart of Tahoe. Use promo code JAZZ for a special lodging discount. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/b281b2a0-952c-11f1-8024-43018c8ac4af-rimg-w1200-h306-dc080808-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tahoe-city/the-george-cotsirilos-quartet-concert/100001982560338341 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, business, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Granlibakken Tahoe - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 75, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Tahoe City - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Granlibakken Tahoe - **lat**: 39.1562348 - **long**: -120.1542955 - **full address**: Granlibakken Tahoe, 725 Granlibakken Road, Tahoe City, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The George Cotsirilos Quartet Concert - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/2746bb140400745c7ff20d3aad0b20e38f784eb14413e4561e0ac928bd5bf039-rimg-w1200-h600-dc010101-gmir.jpg?v=1772512246 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The George Cotsirilos Quartet Concert being held? - **A:** The George Cotsirilos Quartet Concert takes place on Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Granlibakken Tahoe, 725 Granlibakken Road, Tahoe City, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The George Cotsirilos Quartet Concert? - **A:** The George Cotsirilos Quartet Concert is organized by Tahoe Music Alive, Toiyabe Chamber Music & Tahoe Truckee School of Music. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The George Cotsirilos Quartet Concert is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Tahoe City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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