Big Time in Little River 2025

Kenny Washington, with pianist John R. Burr

December 14, 2025, 7:00 PM

Abalone Room, Little River Inn

On Sunday, December 14, 2025, the Mendocino Music Festival invites you to gather once again in the warm, wood-paneled intimacy of the Abalone Room at the Little River Inn for the return of Big Time in Little River. This cherished holiday-season tradition pairs world-class artistry with the Festival’s signature hospitality, bringing unforgettable music to a room alive with candlelight, laughter, and good cheer.

This year’s featured guest is the incomparable Kenny Washington, whose luminous voice and spellbinding stage presence have made him one of the most celebrated jazz vocalists of our time. With his impeccable phrasing, astonishing range, and deeply personal interpretations, Washington transforms every song into a story that feels both timeless and newly discovered.

At the piano will be the brilliant John R. Burr, whose sensitive touch, inventive harmonies, and fluid improvisations make him an ideal partner for Washington’s expressive artistry. Together, they’ll bring a fresh spark to jazz standards, soulful ballads, and holiday gems, weaving a program that is as intimate as it is exhilarating.

Add in the cozy elegance of the Abalone Room at Little River Inn, fine wine and food, and the festive spirit of community, and you have an evening certain to linger in memory long after the final notes fade.

Big Time in Little River 2025 promises music that moves the heart, lifts the spirit, and ushers in the season with warmth and joy.

$100 per person

Includes food (a variety of finger foods, savory and sweet, served by roving servers) and beverages (local wines, beers and NA drinks).