Noted jazz educator and Stanford Jazz Workshop founder Jim Nadel presents a concert for young audiences and anyone who wants to learn more about the role of woodwinds and stringed instruments in jazz. The saxophone has been an iconic sound of jazz since the music's early days in New Orleans. The instrument's wide range of sonic possibilities makes it ideal for jazz, where individual expression and a personal sound are prized. The clarinet has a jazz tradition that goes back just as far, with a mellow sound that has played a role in almost every movement in jazz history, and the flute has a rich legacy of innovative players who have developed unique jazz styles. The various instruments in the stringed family also occupy special places in the language of jazz. The loping sound of a walking bass line is one of the music's most essential ingredients. While the violin is less commonly heard, performers like Stephane Grappelli, Stuff Smith, and special guest Regina Carter show that it can express the joy and creativity of jazz in a unique and compelling way. Kids 5 and under, 10 AM; Kids 6 and over, 11 AM