Vaughn Cannon
Vaughn has been drawn to music ever since he was a kid. He started with piano, violin, and clarinet lessons, and discovered his love of guitar as a teenager. He fell in love with jazz early on in his guitar journey, and he’s been on that road ever since.
As a guitarist, Vaughn studied with Ben Wendel and Mike Moreno and has been the leader of several bands. He recorded his debut album of original songs, titled “Along the Way,” in 2022 with a quartet featuring Ruben Rogers on bass, Eddie Mendenhall on piano, and Darrin Thomas on drums. In 2025, he recorded his newest album, “Nana Needs New Glasses” with Kevin Person Jr on piano, Sheldon Alexander on drums, and Guilio Cetto on bass. He’s been a guest guitarist on other musicians’ studio albums as well, including his friend Ryan Trujillo’s newest album.
Vaughn is deep in the San Francisco music scene, performing at his own gig on Thursdays at Gestalt, a bar in the Mission District, and popping up with groups across the city in various jazz bars and events like For The Record, Stookey’s Club Moderne, and more. Check out his Instagram to listen to some of his piano compositions, watch his incredible guitar technique and catch where he’s playing next.
Notable venues Vaughn has performed his original music at:
- Bird & Beckett in San Francisco’s Glen Park district (sold out)
- Adobe Books in San Francisco’s Mission District (standing room only)
- SF Jazz
- Peacock Lounge on Haight
- The Royale in Nob Hill
- San Jose Breakroom (performed Ryan Trujillo’s music)
- Madrone Art Bar on Divisadero
- Blue Heron Boathouse in Golden Gate Park (sold out)
- The Mellow in San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury district (sold out)
Key links
Videos from select performances
“Nana Needs New Glasses” on Spotify
Social media videos and content
Select photos
More to listen to
→ “Nana Needs New Glasses” album release show at Bird & Beckett — YouTube video
→ More social content on TikTok
→ Live performance with bass player Ryan Trujillo at San Jose Breakroom video recording
→ Live performance of original music at SF Mellow Sessions (recorded on iPhone)
Description of
“Nana Needs New Glasses”
Vaughn’s newest album, Nana Needs New Glasses, unpacks a personal reflection of his Armenian heritage and life experiences through his intricate jazz arrangements of traditional Armenian folk songs mixed with his own style. These arrangements, combined with his original compositions, provide a contemplative and spirited journey through jazz.
Contact
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Lydia Warren
559-708-3287
vaughncannonmusic@gmail.com
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