Tuesday in the Plaza Montclair Women’s Big Band Ellen Seering, director Featuring Denise Perrier Healdsburg Historic Plaza Healdsburg Ave. at Matheson St. Date: Tuesday, June 2 Time: 6 – 8 pm Free public event Underwritten by Howard & Barbara Wollner of the Kismet Fund “One of the most formidable new jazz ensembles, male or female, on the West Coast. This is premium-grade big band jazz.” — All About Jazz The
Jazz & Wine Dinner Benny Barth Trio Dry Creek Kitchen 317 Healdsburg Ave. Date: Monday, June 1 Time: 7 – 10 pm Tickets: No cover A product of the small but talent-laden 1950s Indianapolis jazz scene, veteran drummer Benny Barth paid dues with the legendary jazz siblings Monk, Buddy and Wes Montgomery. A founding member of the popular Mastersounds ensemble, he’s been a Bay Area mainstay for five decades. His
Concert on the Green Stars of Brazil: A tribute to Antonio Carlos Jobim Toninho Horta Trio with special guest Airto Trio Da Paz Leny Andrade with the Stephanie Ozer Quartet Location: Recreation Park at Piper and University Streets, Healdsburg Date: Sunday, May 31 Time: Doors open at Noon (ends 6:30 pm) Tickets: $25; Students and seniors (65+) $15 MC: Chuy Varela As citizens of a vast, diverse, continent-sized nation, Brazilians
Esperanza Spalding Barndiva 231 Center Street Both shows sold out! Thank you for your support! Date: Saturday, May 30 Time: 7 pm. & 9 p.m. (7 pm show sold out) Tickets: $40 “The coolest person we’ve ever had on the show. Beautiful!” — David Letterman Jazz is in desperate need of artists who can appeal to young audiences unfamiliar with its glorious history. Last year it became clear that jazz’s
Esperanza Spalding Quartet Barndiva 231 Center Street Both shows sold out! Thank you! Date: Saturday, May 30 Time: Two shows, 7 pm & 9 pm Tickets: $40 Includes a glass of wine, a cocktail or a soft drink Tip: Bring a jacket for this outdoor event “The coolest person we’ve ever had on the show. Beautiful!” — David Letterman With a beguiling blend of Brazilian melodies, Afro-Caribbean grooves, post-bop harmonies and
The Julian Lage Group Studio Barndiva 237 Center Street Date: Friday, May 29 Time: 7 pm. & 9 p.m. (two shows) Tickets: $35 Santa Rosa-raised Julian Lage needs no introduction in Healdsburg, as he’s played just about every festival since the beginning. But this year marks a major leap for the dazzling 21-year-old guitarist, who returns from Boston to celebrate his debut recording on EmArcy, “Sounding Point,” with a stellar
The Julian Lage Group Studio Barndiva 237 Center Street Date: Friday, May 29 Time: 7 pm. & 9 p.m. (two shows) Tickets: $35 Ticket price includes a glass of wine, a cocktail or a soft drink Event Sponsor: Gallo Family Vineyards “Julian, you play with heart, mind, and soul. Where’d you find all this so early in life?” –Herbie Hancock Santa Rosa-raised Julian Lage needs no introduction at Healdsburg, as
Classes for Tots to Adult Begin March 24! Featuring renowned African Drum & Dance Master Tacuma King The Healdsburg Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to team up with the Healdsburg Jazz Festival to bring Tacuma King to Healdsburg for a series of classes for ages 18 months to adult. K-8 students who attend the City’s after-school program will also be treated to his special classes courtesy of the Jazz
Title: ”The Big Trio” w/Wayne De La Cruz Location: Palette Art Café Link out: Click here Description: Wayne De La Cruz – Hammond B3 Organ Paul Bannin – Guitar and Saxophones Kendrick Freeman – Drums Date: 2009-03-26 A captivating versatile group of dynamic musicians with a repertoire that not only represents the organ trio genre but a full spectrum of jazz and blues.
Title: Benny Barth Trio Location: Palette Art Café Link out: Click here Description: Randy Vincent – Guitar Chris Amberger – Bass Benny Barth – Drums Date: 2009-03-19 Belated Birthday Party Celebrating Benny’s 80th Birthday which was February 16th. Come and enjoy this jazz legend playing with his long time working trio. See Benny Barth at the Healdsburg Jazz Festival on Monday, June 1 Julian Lage. Esperanza Spalding. Toninho Horta. Airto.
Title: Eric Muhler Quartet feat. Sheldon Brown Location: Palette Art Café Link out: Click here Description: Eric Muhler – Piano Sheldon Brown – Saxophones Michael Wilcox – Bass Brian Andres – Drums Date: 2009-03-12 Eric Muhler’s chord voicings are his own, his improvisations are full of constant surprises and, although quite aware of the jazz tradition, he sounds unlike any of his predecessors. His writing is fresh and personal, evolving
Title: BBC Trio with Bob Drew, Bill Fouty & Carl Vast Location: Palette Art Café Link out: Click here Description: Bob Drew – Alto Saxophone Bill Fouty – Bass Carl Vast – Guitar Date: 2009-03-05 The BBC Jazz Trio (sax, bass and guitar) plays mainstream jazz, Bossa Nova and swing, emphasizing intuitive ensemble music. Since 1984, the Trio (Bob Drew, Bill Fouty and Carl Vast) has continued to define its
Fortissimo! “Ah-go ee-lay ah-go! Ah-go ee-lay ah-go! Ah-go ee-lay ah-go-yah!” Soon you will hear some 5th grade kids chanting that in a few weeks! In case you don’t know, here is my report on the 2008 OJB: Operation Jazz Band is one of the key music education programs sponsored by the Healdsburg Jazz Festival. Today was Day 2 of Operation Jazz Band Week, which entails a group of Northern California