RCF's JAMM Night Powered by TT+ Audio at NAMMAt the 2026 NAMM Show, RCF's JAMM NIGHT once again stood out as one of the week's most anticipated and attended live music events, filling the Anaheim Convention Center Arena with over 5,000 attendees on January 23, with an evening of performance, community, and tribute. Produced in support of the David Z Foundation, the event united world-class musicians for a high-energy yet deeply reflective celebration of music's enduring legacy. Hosted once again by singer/guitarist Paulie Z, the evening featured standout performances from an all-star lineup. Highlights included appearances by Nuno Bettencourt, Corey Glover, Billy Sheehan, Tiffany, Alex Skolnick, Joel Hoekstra, Doug Aldrich, Chris Jericho, Doug Pinnick, Alissa White-Gluz, Rob Affuso, Kat Dyson, Marco Mendoza, Phil X, Donnie Vie, Randy Jackson, Stephen Perkins, Joe Travers, David Cowan, Tony Macalpine, Corey Feldman and Marco Minnemann, among many others. This year's JAMM NIGHT was built around a unifying theme honoring pivotal musical milestones of 2025, the company says, with tributes dedicated to rock icon Ozzy Osbourne and a powerful KISS tribute honoring the late Ace Frehley. Dedicated performances of Ozzy Osbourne classics like Black Sabbath's "The Wizard," "War Pigs" and "Symptom of the Universe," along with "Close My Eyes Forever" (Lita Ford & Ozzy Osbourne) and a medley of his solo hits paid tribute to the late vocalist; while seminal KISS material including "Detroit Rock City," "Parasite/Shock Me" and "Shout It Out Loud" celebrated Frehley's immeasurable influence as a founding member of KISS and one of rock's most distinctive and influential guitarists. Sonically anchoring the event was RCF's flagship TT+ AUDIO GTX system, which set out to deliver the power, clarity, and consistency required for a production of this scale. The system deployment included GTX 12 line arrays (12 per side), GTS 29 subwoofers and supplemental GTX 10s, ensuring immersive, even coverage throughout the arena for the duration of the five-hour performance. The evening also recognized Rock & Roll Hall of Fame artists and celebrated landmark album anniversaries, including multiple 50-year milestones for records originally released in 1975. Other songs performed included "Burn" (Deep Purple), "It's A Long Way To The Top" (AC/DC), "Bad Company" (Bad Company) and more. JAMM NIGHT featured a finale with everyone joining on stage to perform "With A Little Help From My Friends" (modeled after Joe Cocker's famous Beatles cover), with Paulie Z, Bettencourt, Jeff Scott Soto, and Feldman sharing the lead vocals. Several artists offered comments on the evening's event: Jane's Addiction/Porno for Pyros drummer Stephen Perkins states, "Paulie's mission was accomplished. We raised awareness and money for a great cause, and the ingredients to do that were 40+ thoughtful musicians that got on stage and brought to life the great rock songs we all grew up on!" Whitesnake/Night Ranger guitarist Hoekstra echoes Perkins thoughts: "I had a great time at JAMM NIGHT, spending time with so many talented musicians and friends! As someone who was friends with and toured with Dave Z, it's awesome to watch JAMM NIGHT growing into one of the main events of the NAMM show!" Guitarist Dyson, who has performed with Prince, Cyndi Lauper, and Sheila E, summs up the evening by saying, "Nights like this show us that music and the power of love will always unite us." "JAMM NIGHT reflects the heart of what RCF believes in: bringing artists together through exceptional sound while honoring the legacy that shapes our industry," says Tarik Solangi, vice president of RCF USA. "Presenting the TT+ AUDIO GTX system in a night centered on tribute and reflection was incredibly meaningful, but what matters most is our continued support of the David Z Foundation and its work to inspire and empower the next generation of musicians." "I'm incredibly grateful that RCF believed in this concept and trusted me to bring it to life," states Paulie Z. "Producing a show at this level takes real commitment and a willingness to take creative risks, and RCF's continued support means everything. What makes it even more meaningful is two things: first, that I truly believe in the RCF product. As a singer, vocal clarity -- especially in the critical high-mid range -- is everything. With RCF, the midrange is so clean that when the audience hears the vocal the way it's meant to be heard, that changes everything. And second, that Tarik's ongoing support of the David Z Foundation is deeply personal -- he knew and loved my brother -- and that connection makes RCF's involvement especially meaningful. The fact that RCF not only understands the mission but actively allows the Foundation to be woven into these shows speaks volumes about their commitment to honoring David's legacy and supporting the artists and community behind it. It's about giving back, creating opportunity and celebrating music not as a paycheck, but as a passion." Bettencourt sums up the evening: "A special night, a special community, and a special cause!" 
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