January Monthly Gathering

Kick off 2026 with Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Society and the David Borrego Trio

As 2026 draws nearer, the Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Society is already preparing for a new year packed with jazzy performances and opportunities to jam. The MVJBS calendar kicks off on Jan. 18 with a favorite of the society, the David Borrego Trio, for the first monthly meeting of the year. The group includes David Borrego on guitar, Ricky Malichi on drums, and Hector Olea on upright bass. Audiences can catch the trio performing throughout Las Cruces and El Paso, charming audiences with a mix of jazz standards and original compositions. All three musicians are involved in music education, and can also be found performing in their own groups and various other ensembles around the borderland.

Admission for the society’s monthly meetings is $5 for MVJBS members and $10 for non-members. Ticketing information is available online at mvjazzblues.net.

Jazz and blues enthusiasts can also head over to Boba Cafe and Cabaret on Espina Street every third Thursday of the month for the monthly MVJBS Jazz Jam. Audiences will enjoy a mix of seasoned and advancing musicians playing and singing with the house band. All are welcome to join the jam or sit back with the audience. Interested musicians are encouraged to sign up by emailing MVJBSjazzjam@gmail.com.

New to MVJBS and would like to become a member? Annual dues are $25 per individual, $40 per family or $5 for students. Learn more about the organization online at www.mvjazzblues.net or on social media @MVJBS.

What: MVJBS monthly gathering, featuring the David Borrego Trio

When: 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026

Where: Alma d’Arte Charter High School, 402 W. Court Ave., Las Cruces, NM 88005

About MVJBS Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Society is a nonprofit organization in Las Cruces, founded in 2006. MVJBS is devoted to promoting the appreciation of jazz and blues art forms and creating increased opportunities for established and aspiring musicians in southern New Mexico.