The San Diego-based Coastal Cities Jazz Band was formed in 1997 and has performed across Southern California and Arizona. This band consists of 17 of San Diego’s county’s finest musicians who enjoy sharing art of big band music.  Many of the members are professional musicians who have performed with big bands of the 40's and 50's. These include Harry James, Les Brown, Stan Kenton, Count Basie, and Jimmy Dorsey. Other members were active in the military bands while others are music teachers.   They all share a passion for making and sharing music!

The Coastal Cities Jazz Band grew out of the award-winning Coastal Communities Concert Band, which is known for its Pops Concerts throughout the world.  It enjoyed a very close relationship with arranger/composer Sammy Nestico, who’s 60-year career included 15 years as Count Basie’s arranger, US Airforce Airmen of Note, White House Musical Director (JFK and LBJ), collaborations with Frank Sinatra, Quincy Jones and Michael Buble.  Over the past few years, the band has featured world-renowned soloists Wayne Bergeron, Eric Marienthal, Andy Martin, Willie Murillo, Becky Martin, Carol Welsman, and Bernie Dresel.  Vocalists who have joined the band have included Draeh Jirnae, Leonard Tucker Jr, Michael Ruhl, Sharon Owen, Rosemary Watson, and Ruby Presnell.

The Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center (BSPAC) is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to presenting, sustaining and developing live performing arts on stage in our desert community.

The Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center (BSPAC) es una organización voluntaria y sin fines de lucro dedicada a presentar, mantener y desarrollar las artes escénicas en vivo en el escenario de nuestra comunidad del desierto.