James Jaffe, cello

These programs are ready to meet you wherever you are in your musical journey. No prior experience is necessary and the atmosphere is friendly. During the breaks between pieces, you’ll have the chance to ask the musicians about anything making you curious.

You'll notice we often include at least one 20-30 minute piece on our programs. This gives us the opportunity to take a deep dive. That said, we have a great time with vignettes, so be sure to try the 'Taste' trio and quartet programs or curate your own selection from the full repertoire list.

There are no set rules for time period and geography of the pieces. We enjoy works that have withstood the test of time, and we often counterbalance those with fresh voices from our own time.

Sure, go ahead! Feel free to browse the comprehensive repertoire list and reach out via the Contact page.

Great news, you’ll be hearing brilliant professional artists, with whom James has cultivated relationships over his 20+ years in the world of chamber music. Frequent collaborators include full-time chamber musicians and principal chairs in the San Francisco Opera and Ballet. Look forward to getting to know them as people too—this performance format lends itself to lively exchanges with the players.

As a musician-owner and longtime contributor, James recommends Groupmuse as a complete solution for organizing your event and collecting a minimum payment from each audience member.

If you prefer to cover the entire cost for your guests or give a concert as a gift, that works too! Whichever model fits best, we can help you set the ideal framework.

Go for the convenience of your own home, or orchestrate a performance at your dream venue. Suggested payments and scheduling apply to the greater San Francisco Bay Area. For national and international performances, we can incorporate them into existing tours or discuss a travel arrangement. Feel free to reach out via the Contact form.