Healdsburg Jazz Presents A Special Women’s History Month Virtual Video Event “Convergence” A Fictitious Meeting of Mary Lou Williams & Nina Simone in a Paris lobby Featuring pianists Victoria Theodore & Tammy L. Hall Plus bassist Ruth Davies, drummer Sylvia Cuenca, and narration by RyanNicole Austin Premiere – March 31, 2021 Available to Stream – $10 Through April 7, 2021 – View the Trailer Healdsburg Jazz Festival presents a special
Healdsburg Jazz Zoom Presentation Scotty Barnhart: The Count Basie Orchestra – 85 Years and Still Swingin’! Sunday, March 28, 2021, 5 – 7 PM (PST) Special Guests: Clarence Banks and Will Matthews Hosted by Marcus Shelby Curated by Jessica Felix and Marcus Shelby The Count Basie Orchestra is one of the most prominent jazz performing groups of the swing era, founded by Count Basie in 1935 and surviving long past
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Healdsburg Jazz Zoom Presentation Steve Turre: From Rahsaan Roland Kirk to McCoy Tyner Sunday, February 28, 5 – 7 PM (PST) Special Guests: James Carter and Todd Barkan Hosted by Marcus Shelby Curated by Jessica Felix and Marcus Shelby On February 28th at 5 pm-7 pm PST Healdsburg Jazz will host acclaimed trombonist, and seashellist, Steve Turre in his presentation titled “From Rahsaan Roland Kirk to McCoy Tyner.” Steve will be
Announcing Tammy L. Hall as Healdsburg Jazz 2021 Artist in Residence Healdsburg Jazz is proud and honored to officially announce Tammy L. Hall as the Healdsburg Jazz 2021 Artist in Residence! Tammy is a world-class pianist and composer whose music is representative of the entire breadth of Black American Music from its spiritual roots to modern approaches to blues, ballads, and swing. Tammy was born in Dallas, Texas, and began playing
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The 2021 Freedom Jazz Choir Music Directors: Tiffany Austin and Marcus Shelby, with Gaea Schell, pianist. The Healdsburg Freedom Jazz Choir has been an annual festival event since 2012. It is open to everyone free of charge. It is an integral part of our education program, aiming to provide real-life learning and performance opportunities to our community. The Choir has been one of our most successful programs, and we invite
Fabulous 2020 Gala News! Thanks to all who joined us in December, 2020 for our virtual Jazz Gala celebrating the Future of Healdsburg Jazz. What a wonderful evening it was. We welcomed Marcus Shelby, our new Artistic Director, and enjoyed performances by a range of artists, including the closing number with Marcus and vocalist Tiffany Austin. You can hear the opening poem, “2020,” by Enid Pickett, here. Our theme this
Healdsburg Jazz Presents Harlem of the West Zoom Presentation Sunday, January 31, 5 – 7 PM (PST) Featuring Two Celebrated Fillmore Jazz Artists John Handy and Sugar Pie DeSanto with Elizabeth Pepin Silva, co-author of the book “Harlem of the West” Presented by Marcus Shelby & Stella Health – Curated by Jessica Felix and Marcus Shelby Join us Sunday, January 31, 2021, from 5 PM-7 PM, when Healdsburg Jazz presents a
Healdsburg Jazz Presents Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Through the Eyes of Children Featuring: Kim Nalley & Tiffany Austin, vocals, Tammy Lynn Hall, piano, Marcus Shelby, bass, Genius Wesley, drums, and poet, Enid Pickett Video concert will be available through our store, coming soon. Healdsburg Jazz is proud to present a family concert titled “Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Through the Eyes of Children” on the birthdate of Dr. Martin Luther
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Healdsburg Jazz Presents Bobby Hutcherson – A Living Legacy FREE Zoom Presentation Original Date, December 20, 5 – 7 PM (PT) Presented by Stefon Harris & Joe Locke Curated by Jessica Felix and Marcus Shelby, Hosted by Marcus Shelby with special guests: Buster Williams, George Cables And Teddy and Barry Hutcherson Healdsburg Jazz is excited to host the world-renowned vibraphonists Stefon Harris and Joe Locke for their very special Zoom
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It’s Here – It’s Now The Fabulous Healdsburg Jazz Annual Online Auction October 31 – November 7 Preview All the Auction Items Now and Register to Bid Give the holiday gift of Healdsburg Jazz! We are excited about the range of items we have gathered for you and we thank those who generously donated. We have something for everyone, so join us in raising much-needed funds to keep jazz alive! .
Healdsburg Jazz Presents Evolution of Jazz Organ FREE Zoom Presentation Sunday, November 22, 5 – 7 PM (PT) Produced by Healdsburg Jazz Presented by Joey DeFrancesco Curated by Jessica Felix, Hosted by Marcus Shelby with special guests: Billy Hart and Jerry Weldon Join world-renowned Jazz Organist Joey DeFrancesco live on November 22, 2020, as he discusses his 30+ years on the jazz scene, sharing his musical experiences as well as an extensive look