Nick Mancini – John Storie – Quartet

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PURCHASE TICKETS HERE Friday, July 17, 2026 – Nick Mancini / John Storie Quartet at The Grape Ventura Nick Mancini – vibes John Storie – guitar Frank Ojeda – bass Shawn Baltazor – drums Vibraphonist/Marimbist Nick Mancini and guitarist John Storie will make a rare appearance at The Grape in Ventura for one night only. Known for his high-trust performance style that invites audiences directly into his musical world, Mancini balances bold risk-taking with a grounded sense of confidence and melodic clarity. Born in upstate New York, Mancini spent a decade in the New York City scene and 14 years in Los Angeles before settling in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he lives with his wife and two children. He’s shared the stage and collaborated with an array of musical luminaries, from Arturo Sandoval to Kamasi Washington. Nick remains a creative force on the Los Angeles jazz scene – a distinction he’s held for 16+ years and running. Oregon-based guitarist, vocalist, bandleader, arranger, and composer John Storie has toured with Melissa Manchester, Ann Hampton Callaway, Sarah McKenzie, Jeff Goldblum’s