California Guitar Trio live in Phoenix

Experience California Guitar Trio live on July 27th

California Guitar Trio is scheduled to perform at the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) in Phoenix, Arizona on July 27, 2026. The ensemble is recognized for its intricate and diverse instrumental compositions, blending elements of classical, jazz, rock, and world music. Their performances frequently feature original works alongside innovative arrangements of popular songs, all executed with acoustic guitars. The trio—typically comprising Paul Yandell, Hideki Suzuki, and William Ackerman—is known for its complex fingerstyle techniques and dynamic stage presence.

The Musical Instrument Museum, which opened in 2010, is a non-profit organization dedicated to the global appreciation of musical instruments and their cultural contexts. Its collection encompasses over 8,000 instruments and associated objects from more than 200 countries and territories. Exhibits are geographically organized, allowing visitors to experience music through the instruments used to create it within specific regions. The museum’s architecture incorporates five concert halls designed to showcase diverse musical traditions and performances. MIM aims to foster understanding and connection through the universal language of music by presenting instruments as cultural artifacts rather than simply objects of art or technology.