Show Time!
It's a New Dawn, a New Day, a New Life.....
Happy New Year!
Thank you for all your love and support for my music and traveling
this journey with me. I'm looking forward to an exciting new year!
Live music is still happening and there's nothing more special
then seeing your faces in the crowd. I wouldn't do it without you.
Hope to see you soon..........
Blessings always,
Elena
New Shows Coming.......
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Sunday, January 18, 2026
6:30 - 8:00pm
Elena & George Gilliam 5th Annual MLK Celebration
"Jazz Speaks for Life".........Martin Luther King Jr.
Join us for the 5th annual show remembering the message of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.!
Remember and celebrate the dream and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., through jazz with Elena Gilliam and the George Gilliam Sextet! Explore rare footage and amazing music—an inspirational journey through the legacy of Dr. King!
Tickets sell out fast! Reservations recommended!
Musicians; Elena vocals, George Gilliam guitar, Gary Matsumoto keys, Ernie Nunez bass,
Ronnie Kaufman drums, Carlo Alfonso sax, Michael Hunter trumpet
Campus Jax
3950 Campus Drive
Newport Beach, CA
(949) 261-6270
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Thursday February 5, 2026
7:00-9:30pm
Elena & the George Gilliam Quintet
JoJo's Hideaway
Elena and George return to JoJo's Hideaway for another amazing show! Join them
inside this intimate super club for great jazz and wonderful cuisine.
Reservations highly recommended! Advanced tickets available.
JoJo's Hideaway (inside the 17th Street Grill)
714-261-9911
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Sunday February 15, 2026
6:30-8:00pm
Irvine Barclay Theatre Band
Featuring Ralph Opacic and Elena Gilliam
Campus Jax
"Keep the Valentine’s Day Love Light Burning” throughout the Valentine’s Day
Weekend celebrating the Great American Love Songs. Ralph Opacic will be performing again with the Irvine Barclay Theatre Jazz Band on Sunday, February 15th. He will be joined by some very special guests including: Jazz Vocalist Elena Gilliam, Jazz Guitarist Ken Song, the Ron Kobayashi Trio, and of course Jerry Mandel and Craig Springer!!!
Campus Jax
3950 Campus Drive
Newport Beach, CA
(949) 261-6270
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Coming soon.....Stay tuned for new dates
Art & Jazz by Elena Gilliam
2:00-3:30pm
Muzeo Museum & Cultural Center - Main Gallery
ELENA GILLIAM presents a musical program at the beautiful Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center. Enjoy a jazz performance with Elena and local jazz program students
while soaking in the amazing art exhibit inside the Main Gallery. Complimentary
light refreshments served.
Hosted by the MUZEO Museum and Cultural Center
Muzeo (Main Gallery)
241 S. Anaheim Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92805
714-765-6450
Tickets for Gallery Entrance $10 payable onsite/online
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