A collage of three black and white portraits featuring musicians with violins in Central Oregon.

Jazz at the Oxford: Gerald Veasley / Karen Briggs / Carol Riddick

Date January 8, 2027 – January 9, 2027

Experience Gerald Veasley, Karen Briggs, and Carol Riddick live at Jazz at the Oxford, an intimate concert experience in the Minnesota Ballroom at The Oxford Hotel Bend. With limited seating and the artist just steps from the audience, each performance offers 90 minutes of live music in one of downtown Bend’s most distinctive settings.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Joining Patrick Lamb for this unforgettable performance are three extraordinary artists: acclaimed bassist Gerald Veasley, whose chart-topping career includes years with Grover Washington Jr. and Joe Zawinul; internationally renowned violinist Karen Briggs, celebrated for her iconic performances with Yanni and collaborations with jazz and R&B legends; and soulful vocalist Carol Riddick, whose powerful voice has been featured alongside artists including Jill Scott, Anthony Hamilton, and DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince. Together, they bring decades of world-class musicianship, energy, and soul to the stage.

FRIDAY, January 8th

Show time: 6:00pm

SATURDAY, January 9th

Show times: 5:00pm and 8:00pm

Know Before You Go

Jazz at the Oxford is hosted inside The Oxford Hotel Bend, located at 10 NW Minnesota Avenue in the heart of downtown Bend.

Small bites, desserts, beer, wine, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase inside the venue throughout the performance.

Parking

Valet parking at The Oxford Hotel Bend — $20

Centennial Parking Garage — hourly public parking, directly adjacent to the hotel

Downtown Bend street parking — available according to posted City of Bend limits

Dining at ROAM

Make an evening of it with dinner before or after the show at ROAM, located inside The Oxford Hotel. Reservations are highly recommended on performance weekends.