Steve Grismore has been playing the guitar since 1965 and is one of the most in-demand players in eastern Iowa and beyond. He is a versatile guitarist and plays traditional jazz, as well as improvised music with a more avant-garde sensibility.

Steve has performed with nationally-recognized jazz artists as well as local ensembles over the years, and he has a long history of jazz education throughout the state of Iowa, including serving as Director of Jazz Studies at The University of Iowa.

Steve co-founded the Iowa City Jazz Festival, which has received national acclaim, has been recorded four times by NPR for rebroadcast on "Jazz Set," and was named one of the Ten Best free festivals in the Midwest by Downbeat Magazine. Steve was honored to be inducted into the Iowa Jazz Hall of Fame in 2025.

The ever-popular CIJS House Band under the leadership of Larry Harms kicks off the evening, featuring outstanding jazz musicians from the area. They present a variety of jazz standards and other popular arrangements. Always a delight!

Concert begins at 6pm.

Trailside Event Center
4416 N Prospect (above Trefzger’s)
Third Sunday of the month (unless otherwise noted)

Members $8
Non-Members $12
Students Free