Jazz on the Porch
2026 - eighteenth ANNUAL JAZZ ON THE PORCH AT TALON WINERY concert SERIES
Jazz ON THE PORCH INFO
Jazz on the Porch at Talon Winery is a summer concert series presented by the Jazz Arts Foundation. Our concerts are sponsored this year by a generous donation from the Joy Bridges Memorial Fund. This summer we will present a 5 concert series to be held on the last Sunday of each month, May through September, from 3:00-6:00pm. These concerts are FREE and open to the public. The concerts are provided for the enjoyment of Jazz lovers and intended to help keep Jazz alive and well in the Bluegrass. Please see the schedule below for dates, group names and musicians that will be performing. Bring your picnic basket, chairs, tables, blankets, children, and ears for a great outdoor Jazz treat. Talon does not allow alcohol to be brought onsite. However, wine, beer and soft drinks are available for purchase inside the house.
Paladin
Sunday, May 31
- James Poole III, Trumpet
- Mark Gardner, Keyboard
- Mason Daugherty, Bass
- Brehnan Miller, Drums
- Michael Weber, Trombone
Blue Groove Jazz
Sunday, June 28
- Sam Carr, Saxophone
- Mark Gardner, Keyboard
- Peter McCaffrey, Bass
- Eben Hensen, Drums
- Reg Richwine, Trumpet
Baja Yetis
Sunday, July 26
- Bill Underwood, Saxophone
- Shaun Owens, Trumpet/Flugelhorn
- Brandon Bowlds, Guitar
- Nick Coleman, Bass
- Danielle Barkman, Drums
Gotcha' Covered
Sunday, August 30
- Mark Gardner, Keyboard
- David Maynard, Saxophone
- Matt Meighan, Bass
- Ben Cantrell, Drums
David Hall & Students
Sunday, September 27
- David Hall, multi-instrument musician
Concerts are held rain or shine! Bring your family, friends, and pets.
Jazz on the Porch at Talon Winery
Along with our venue sponsor, The Jazz Arts Foundation presents Jazz on the Porch at Talon Winery, 7086 Tates Creek Rd, Lexington, KY from 3:00-6:00PM. "A taste of Kentucky" - Talon's Lexington location is nestled among rolling hills and some of Kentucky’s finest and most picturesque horse farms. Whether you’re here to savor our award-winning wines, plan an unforgettable wedding, or simply unwind with friends, Talon Winery invites you to experience the warmth and hospitality that define our family-owned winery and provides a country getaway just minutes from the city. You can experience more of the Talon wine you love at Talon’s Shelbyville location situated between Lexington & Louisville, KY, just off Interstate 64.
