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Mammoth Lakes Jazz Jubilee

July 14-18, 2010

 

 

 

Orange County Classic Jazz Festival

August 5-8, 2010

 

 

Sacramento Festival

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May 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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January 2011

 

CRUISE TOUR JAN 2 - 15, 2011: Depart From: San Diego, CA. JazzSea 2011 - The Panama Canal. Aboard: ms Celebrity Constellation. Itinerary: Cabo San Lucas, Acapulco and Huatulco, Mexico; Puntarenas, Costa Rica; a full transit of The Panama Canal: Cristobal, Panama; Cartagena, Columbia.. Guest Artists: Tex Wyndham, plus Workshops at Sea with Karla West. Featured Bands: Grand Dominion J.B., Climax J.B., Bob Schulz’ Frisco J.B., Dick Williams’ JazzSea Jammers, Tim Allan’s Banjos Aweigh. Fares: Starting at $1,245 PPDO. Airfare: $EXTRA$. Contact Info: JazzSea Cruises, 3256 Seven Seas Dr., Tavares, FL 32778-9285. 800-323-3881. Fax: 352-343-8707. Email: Neuzone@aol.com Website: www.jazzsea.com Seller of Travel#: 1991-280-414.

JAN 14-16, 2011: CLEARWATER BEACH, FL. 3rd Annual Arbors Records Invitational Jazz Party. Headquarters: The Sheraton Sand Key Resort, Clearwater Beach, FL. Guest Artists: Dick Hyman, Bernd Lhotzky, Louis Mazetier, Rossano Sportiello, Derek Smith, John Bunch and Johnny Varro. Featured Performers: Marty Grosz and His Hot Winds w/Scott Robinson, Dan Block, Vince Giordano; PLUS: Warren Vaché, Duke Heitger, John Allred, Bucky Pizzarelli, Nicki Parrott, Bill Allred, Ed Metz, Antti Sarpila, Bob Wilber, Ken Peplowski, Chuck Redd, Mickey Roker, Bob Cranshaw, Rebecca Kilgore, Jay Leonhart, Daryl Sherman, Harry Allen, Pieter Meijers, Aaron Weinstein, Peter Appleyard, Dave Bennett, Jacob Fischer, Norm Kubrin, Ehud Asherie, Tom McDermott, Mike Lipskin and Tom Hook will perform on piano in the Mainstay Tavern. There will also be another fine film presentation by Don Wolff. A.E. Badges: $250. Seating will be limited to 200 people at 20 tables of 10 with a 10% discount given for tables of 10 reserving together. Seating will be assigned in order of receipt of reservations. Reserve your hotel room and seating early to avoid disappointment. Contact \pard softlineInfo: Arbors Records Inc., 2189 Cleveland St. Ste. 225, Clearwater, FL 33765. 727-466- 0571 or 800-299-1930; Fax: 727-466-0432. Email: arb2@gate.net Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express and personal checks accepted. Website: www.arborsrecords.com Lodging: Sheraton Sand Key Resort, 1160 Gulf Blvd., Clearwater Beach, FL 33767. 727- 595-1611; or 800-456-7263. Fax: 727-593-6004. Arbors Records Invitational special group rate of $179 per night, single or double occupancy, plus tax.

 

February 2011

 

FEB 25-28, 2011: SEASIDE, OR. 28th Annual Oregon Dixieland Jubilee. Headquarters: Seaside Civic and Convention Center. Guest Artist: (*) Bob Draga. Featured Bands: 234th Army Band, Black Swan Classic J.B., Blue Street J.B., Cornet Chop Suey, High Sierra J.B., Ivory & Gold, No Inhibitions, South Burgundy Street J.B., Titan Hot Seven, Tom Rigney & Flambeau, Uptown Lowdown Jazz, Wally’s Warehouse Waifs. A.E. Badges: $80 until 2/1 then $85. Daily badges available. Contact Info: Oregon Dixieland Jubilee, PO Box 813, Seaside, OR 97138-0813. Information and VISA sales: 866-345-6257, 10am-5pm, M-F. Website: www.jazzseaside.com Lodging: Visitor's Bureau, 888-306-2326. Email: Lighthousejazz@pacifier.com

March 2011

 

 

April 2011

 

APR 1-3, 2011: PORT ANGELES, WA. 12th Annual Jazz In The Olympics. Headquarters: Vern Burton Center. Thurs. March 31 Kick-Off Event: "Jazz in the Casino" 7-9:00pm, FREE CONCERT Featuring: Titanic J.B. Guest Artists: Dan Barrett. Featured Bands: Dixieland Express, Grand Dominion J.B., High Sierra J.B., New Orleans Ale Stars, Independence Hall J.B., Chris Tyle’s Silver Leaf J.B., New Black Eagles J.B., Titanic J.B., Uptown Lowdown Jazz, No Inhibitions J.B. Special Apr. 3rd After Glow Event: 7-9:30pm, FREE CONCERT Featuring: New Black Eagle J.B. and Independence Hall J.B. Sponsor Level: Friends of Jazz: $125 Includes 1 A.E. badge, and name in program; Friends of the Festival: $300 Includes 2 A.E. Badges and name in program; Band Sponsor: $500 Includes 2 A.E. badges, 4 single use tickets for band hospitality room, name on band sign and name announced at start of set:; please specify your preferred band. A.E. Badges: $75 until 3/10/11 then $80. Daily badges available. Contact Info: JITOS, PO Box 3848, Sequim, WA 98382-5072. 360-681-6143. Email: gstradjazz@gmail.com Website: www.jazzolympics.com

May 2011

 

 

June 2010

 
JUN 9-10: COLUMBIA, MO. J.W. ‘Blind’ Boone Ragtime & Early Jazz Festival. Headquarters: Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts. Guest Artists: Morten Gunnar Larsen and the Ophelia Orch., Paul Asaro, Frederick Hodges, Richard Dowling, Mimi Blais, Terry Waldo, John Gill, Tom Brier, Adam Swanson, Craig Ventresco, and many more. All Events Pass: $90, General admission seating, includes private late afternoon receptions. Contact Info: Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts, 203 S. Ninth St., Columbus, MO 65201-4817. 573-875-0600. Email: salernol@missouri.edu Website: www.motheatre.org Lodging: Regency Inn Downtown, 1111 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO. 573-443-2090. Ask for special Blind Boone Ragtime rate: $60/night double or single, with continental breakfast. Regency is the location of the Afterglow.

JUN 24-27, 2010: LACY, WA. 20th Annual America’s Festival. Headquarters: Saint Martins University’s Marcus Pavilion. Featured Bands: CanUS, Grand Dominion, High Sierra J.B., Ivory & Gold, No Inhibitions, St Louis Rivermen, Titan Hot Seven, Uptown Lowdown, West End of Chicago, the Wolverines. A.E. Badges: $70 until 1/1 then $75 until 5/31 then $80. Daily badges available. Contact Info: GODJS, Charlotte Dickison, PO Box 924, Olympia, WA 98507-0924. 360-943-9123. Email: charlottedickison@comcast.net  Website: www.olyjazz.com  RV Parking: Pat Herndon, 360-956-7132. Email: herndon@reachone.com 

JUN 25-27: CEDAR FALLS, IA. Cedar Basin Jazz Festival. Headquarters: Sturgis Park. Featured Bands: River City 6, St. Louis Stompers, Queen City J.B., Claim Jumpers J.B., Saints Dixieland Band. $FREE$. Contact Info: Cedar Basin Jazz Festival, 6510 Hudson Rd., Cedar Falls, IA 50613-6404. 800-845-1955. Email: info@cedarbasin.org Website: www.cedarbasinjazz.org

JUN 26-27: GILLETTE, WY. Donkey Creek Jazz Festival. Headquarters: Gillette College. Guest Artists: . Featured Bands: . Admission: $FREE$. Contact Info: Donkey Creek Jazz Festival, Gillette College, 300 W. Sinclair St., Gillette, WY, 82718-7834. 307-686-0254. Email: anderson@sheridan.edu Website: www.donkeycreekfestival.com

 

July 2010

 

JUL 14-18, 2010: MAMMOTH LAKES, CA. 22nd Annual Mammoth Lakes Jazz Jubilee. Headquarters: The Holler. Guest Artist: Tom Hook. Featured Bands: Bill Allred’s Classic J.B., Brady McKay’s Bunch, Christian Jacob Trio, Cornet Chop Suey, Flashback, Gator Beat, High Street, Ivory & Gold, Jas’m, Jennifer Leitham Trio, Louis Ford & His New Orleans Jazz Flairs, Midiri Brothers Septet, P.B. & J., Side Street Strutters, Scott Martins Latin Soul, Sherri Colby’s New Orleans Racket Makers, Sue Palmer Motel Swing Orch., Pieter Meijers Quartet w/Banu Gibson & John Cocuzzi, Temple of Folly w/Yve Evans, Terry Myers Big Band, Titan Hot 7, Tom Hook w/Black Dogs, Tom Rigney & Flambeau, We-3, The Professors, Jazz Camp Youth Bands, Wally’s Warehouse Waifs. A.E. Badges: $85 until 3/1 then $90 until 5/1 then $95. Daily badges available at the gate. Contact Info: Mammoth Lakes Jazz Jubilee, PO Box 909, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546-0909. 760-934-2478 or 877-MTN-JAZZ (877-686-5299). Email: mljj@qnet.com  Website: www.mammothjazz.org  Lodging: 800-367-6572.

JUL 17: SONOMA, CA. 14th Annual Cline Wine & Dixieland Jazz Festival. Headquarters: Cline Cellars Winery, 24737 Arnold Dr., Hwy. 121, Sonoma, CA. Guest Artists: Ray Skjelbred, Tom Brier, Bob Hirsch. Featured Bands: Black Diamond Blue Five, Crown Syncopators (Frederick Hodges, Marty Eggers, Virginia Tichenor), Devil Mountain J.B., Golden Gate Rhythm Machine, Jambalaya Big Swing Band, Mission Gold J.B., Natural Gas J.B., San Francisco Feetwarmers. A.E. Badges: $25 until 7/14 then at the gate $30. Contact Info: Cline Cellars, 24737 Arnold Dr., Hwy. 121, Sonoma, CA 95476-9216. 707-940-4025 or 800-546-2070. Email: specialevents@clinecellars.com Websites: www.clinecellars.com or www.jazznut.com

JUL 22-25: DAVENPORT, IA. 39th Annual Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival. Headquarters: Clarion Hotel & Conference Center. Featured Bands: New Red Onion Jazz Babies, Buffalo Ridge J.B., Dan Levinson’s Roof Garden J.B., Ballyhoo Foxtrot Orch., Cynthia Sayer & "Sparks Fly" w/Randy Sandke, Firecracker J.B., Josh Duffee & His Orch., Andy Schumm & His Gang, Bix Beiderbecke Youth Band. A.E. Badges: $90. Patron Badges: $150 Includes all festival concerts, seminars, sponsor pavilions, Bix AfterGlow. Daily badges available. Bix AfterGlow: $15. Contact Info: Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Society, PO Box 3688, Davenport, IA 52808-3688. 563-324-7170. Fax: 563-326-1732. Email: info@bixsociety.org Website: www.bixsociety.org

JUL 23-25: EVERGREEN, CO. Evergreen Jazz Festival. Headquarters: Evergreen Elks Lodge. Featured Bands: Hot Tomatoes Dance Orch., Carl Sonny Leyland Trio, Celebration J.B., After Midnight J.B., James Dapogny’s Chicago J.B., International Sextet, Independence Hall J.B., Gypsy Swing Revue, Festival Feetwarmers w/Anita Thomas, Queen City J.B. w/Wende Harston, Joni Janak & Centerpiece Jazz w/Rich Chiaraluce. A.E. Badges: $90 until 6/30 then $145. Daily badges available. Contact Info: Evergreen Jazz Festival, PO Box 3775, Evergreen, CO 80437-3775. 303-697-5467. Email: Info@Evergreenjazz.org Web: www.evergreenjazz.org Lodging: See Website for info.

JUL 30-AUG 1: MERIDEN, CT. Great Connecticut Traditional Jazz Festival. Headquarters: Sheraton Four Points Hotel, Meriden, CT. Guest Artists: . Featured Bands: Louis Ford & His New Orleans Jazz Flairs, Blue Street J.B., Cornet Chop Suey, Midiri Brothers Sextet, Galvanized J.B., String of Pearls, Dan Levinson w/Molly Ryan, Fryer/Barnhart International All-Stars, Festival All-Stars, Triple Play, Heartbeat J.B., Sugarfoot Youth J.B. A.E. Badges: $90 until 7/23 then $95. Daily badges available. Contact Info: TGCTJF, Ken Chant, 123 West St. Apt. 127, Cromwell, CT 06416-2458. 800-468-3836. Email: kcjazz2001@yahoo.com Website: www.greatctjazz.org Lodging: Sheraton Four Points Hotel, 275 Research Parkway, Meriden, CT. 203-238-2380.

 

August 2010

 
AUG 5-8, 2010: COSTA MESA, CA. 11th Anniversary Orange County Classic Jazz Festival. Headquarters: Hilton Costa Mesa. Guest Artists: Jeff Barnhart, Neville Dickie, Tom Hook, Louis Mazetier. Featured Bands: Tom Hook & The Black Dogs, Midiri Brothers J.B., Tom Rigney & Flambeau, High Sierra J.B., Night Blooming Jazzmen, Firecracker J.B., Paris Washboard, Titanic J.B., Ivory & Gold, Titan Hot Seven, Crazy Rhythm Hot Society Orch., Jerry Krahn Quartet, Wally’s Warehouse Waifs, Mike Henebry Orch., Yerba Buena Stompers, Le Jazz Hot, Fryer/Barnhart International. A.E. Badges: $85 until 5/31 then $90. Patron Badges: $215 until 5/31 then $225. Silver Patron Badges (for 2): $989 (includes 3 nights in a Hilton room). Gold Patron Badges (for 2): $1,399 (includes 3 nights in a Hilton suite). Daily badges available. After Glow Buffet/Concert: $40. Info: Orange County Classic Jazz Festival, 1520 W. Yale Ave, Orange, CA 92867-3446. 888-215-6222. Fax 714-637-2816. Email: jad@jadtec.com  Website: www.oc-classicjazz.org  Lodging: All Hilton Costa Mesa, Holiday Inn, Ayers Hotel & Suites Hotels and Badge reservations must be made ONLY by calling, faxing or Emailing the festival office.

AUG 13-15, 2010: SUTTER CREEK, CA. 12th Annual Sutter Creek Ragtime Festival. Headquarters: Sutter Creek Ice Cream Emporium. Guest Artists: Patrick Aranda, Tom Brier, Marty Eggers, Frederick Hodges, Carl "Sonny" Leyland, Stevens Price, Virginia Tichenor. Featured Groups: Crown Syncopators. A.E. Badges: $60 until 7/15 then $70. Daily badges available. Contact Info: Mother Lode Ragtime Society, 11310 Prospect Dr. Ste. 10, PMB-12, Jackson, CA 95642-9369. 209-405-1563. Email: motherloderagtime@comcast.net  Web: www.suttercreekragtime.com

CRUISE TOUR AUG 24-SEP 5, 2010: Depart From: Venice to Istanbul. 13-Day Black Sea Cruise. Aboard: ms Crystal Serenity. Itinerary: Venice, Katakolon, Navplion, Nesebar, Yalta, Sevastopol, Odessa, Istanbul. Guest Artists: Antti Sarpila, reeds; Ulf Johansson, piano; Nicki Parrott, bass; Mark Sganga, guitar. Featured Bands: Pieter Meijers Quartet w/John Cocuzzi, Randy Morris, Ray Templin, Clive Collins, Brady McKay. Fares: Starting at $5,370 PPDO. Airfare: $EXTRA$. Contact Info: Jazzdagen Tours, PO Box 1706, Studio City, CA 91614-0706. 800-433-0078 or 323-650-0255 or Fax: 323-650-0950. Email: Jazzdagen@aol.com  Website: www.jazzdagen.com  Seller of Travel#: 2026058.

 

September 2010

 
SEP 3-6: LOS ANGELES, CA. 15th Annual Sweet & Hot Music Festival. Headquarters: Los Angeles Airport Marriott. Featured Artists: Tim Laughlin & The New Orleans All Stars, Herb Jeffries, Ernie Andrews, Banu Gibson, Jack Sheldon & His Jack Sheldon Orch. Guest Artists: Howard Alden, Harry Allen, John Allred, John Altman, Joe Ascione, Dan Barrett, Sean Callery, Del Casher, Frank DeVito, Bob Draga, Eddie Erickson, Yve Evans, Joel Forbes, Jim Galloway, Corey Gemme, Jeff Gilbert, Marty Harris, Rebecca Kilgore, Dave Koonse, Dan Levinson, Roger Neumann, Russ Phillips, Ed Polcer, Randy Reinhart, Doug Roegiers, Dick Shanahan, Mark Shane, Richard Simon, Hal Smith, Allan Vaché, Warren Vaché, Johnny Varro, Pat Yankee, and more to come! Featured Bands: Jonathan Stout Orch., Crazy Rhythm Hot Society Orch., Johnny Vana’s Big Band Alumni, Zen Boogie, Night Blooming Jazzmen, Igor’s Jazz Cowboys, Carl Sonny Leyland Trio, B.E.D., Janet Klein’s Parlour Boys, Johnny Varro Swing Seven, Gremoli, Gonzalo Bergara Quartet. A.E. Badges: $95 until 7/15. Patron Badges: $270 until 7/15. Daily badges available. Contact Info: Sweet & Hot Music Foundation, PO Box 642269, Los Angeles, CA 90064-2269. Call Laurie at 909-983–0106 or Email: laurie419@yahoo.com. For pool side rooms call Wanda at 505-795-7299 or Email: mswanda@newmexico.com. Website: www.sweethot.org Lodging: LAX Marriott, 5855 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045. 310-641-5700. Ask for jazz rate, $118 per room/dbl. occ. w/2-night minimum.

SEP 10-12: PENTICTON, B.C., CANADA. Pentastic Hot Jazz Festival. Headquarters: Penticton Trade & Convention Centre. Featured Bands: Draga’s Dragons, Black Swan Classic J.B., Tom Rigney & Flambeau, Igor’s Jazz Cowboys, Cornet Chop Suey, New Orleans Rhythm Makers, Tom Hook, Blue Street J.B., Hession Session.. A.E. Badges: $95 Cdn. Daily badges available. Contact Info: Pentastic Jazz Festival Society, 113-437 Martin St. Box 386, Penticton, B.C. CANADA. 866-599-3494 or 250-770-3494. Email: info@pentasticjazz.com Website: www.pentasticjazz.com Lodging: Accommodation Package: 800-663-1900.

SEP 16-19: CHAUTAUQUA, NY. 13th Annual Jazz at Chautauqua. Headquarters: Athenaeum Hotel, Chautauqua, NY. Guest Artists: Cornet/trumpet/flugelhorn: Bob Barnard, Jon-Erik Kellso, Randy Reinhart, Andy Schumm, Joe Wilder; Reeds: Harry Allen, Dan Block, Bobby Gordon, Bob Reitmeier, Scott Robinson, Chuck Wilson; Violin: Andy Stein; Trombone: Dan Barrett, Bob Havens; Guitar: Gene Bertoncini, Marty Grosz; Piano: Edhud Asherie, Jim Dapogny, Mike Greensill, Keith Ingham, John Sheridan, Rossano Sportiello; Bass: Jon Burr, Vince Giordano, Frank Tate; Drums: Arnie Kinsella, Pete Siers, John von Ohlen; Vocals: Marty Grosz, Rebecca Kilgore, Wesla Whitfield. Featured Bands: Alden-Barrett Quintet, Faux Frenchmen w/Don Aren, George Cunningham, Brian Lovely, Paul Patterson, Vince Giordano’s Nighthawks Alumni Orch., Wesla Whitfield-Mike Greensill.. A.E. Badges: $300. Single Events: $110. Festival/Lodging Contact Info: Jazz at Chautauqua, c/o Athenaeum Hotel, PO Box 66, Chautauqua, NY 14722-0066. 800-821-1881. Email: athenaeum1881@hotmail.com Website: www.alleghenyjazz.com

SEP 24-26: STRONGSVILLE, OH. EarlyJas 2010 Fall Jazz Festival. Headquarters: Holiday Inn. Featured Bands: Yerba Buena Stompers, Climax, Dave Greer’s Classic Jazz Stompers, Buffalo Ridge J.B., Chefs of Dixieland. Patron Badges: $130; A.E. Badges: $100. Single session badges available. Contact Info: EarlyJas, PO Box 1621, Kent, OH 44240-0030. 330-678-5903. Email: Tweils1@yahoo.com  Website: www.earlyjas.org  Lodging: Holiday Inn, 15471 Royalton Rd., Strongsville, OH. 440-238-8800. Ask for festival rate $90

 

October 2010

 
OCT 1-3: VANCOUVER, B.C. 16th Annual Vancouver DixieFest. Headquarters: Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel, Surrey (30 minutes north of the border). Featured Bands: Climax, Grand Dominion, Hoppin’ Mad Orch., New Orleans Ale Stars, No Inhibitions, South Burgundy Street J.B., Stompin’ Hot J.B., Uptown Lowdown, Hot Jazz Dancers, youth bands. Kickoff Party Thurs. evening with Phoenix Jazzers, $10 at the door. There will be no AfterGlow Party. A.E. Badge: $70 until July 31, then $80. U.S. currency accepted at par. Daily badges available. Refunds: Voucher for 2011 badge. Contact Info: VDJS, 3205 Hoskins Rd., North Vancouver, B.C. V7J 3B5, Canada. Phone/Fax: 866-796-9934 or 604-987-6544. Email: vdjs@shaw.ca Website: www.vcn.bc.ca/vdjs Lodgings: 888-627-8063 (ask for $112 Jazz Festival rate).

OCT 1-3: DENVER, CO. 32nd Annual Summit Jazz. Headquarters: Red Lion Inn Denver Southeast. Summit All Stars: Antti Sarpila, reeds; John Cocuzzi, vibes; Jeff Barnhart, piano; Nicki Parrott, bass; Danny Coots, drums. Featured Bands: Jim Cullum J.B., Titan Hot Seven, High Sierra J.B., Alan Frederickson Jazz Ensemble, Ivory & Gold. Patron Badges: $200 till 6/30 then $215 Includes reserved seating, program recognition, reception w/musicians. A.E. Badges: $105 till 6/30 then $115. Single session badges available. Contact Info: Summit Jazz Foundation, PO Box 1150, Evergreen, CO 80437-1150. 866-883-2288 or 303-670-8471. Email: info@summitjazz.org Website: www.summitjazz.org Lodging: Red Lion Inn Denver Southeast, 3200 S. Parker Rd., Aurora, CO 80014. 303-695-1700 or 800-733-5466. Ask for jazz rate: $75 +tax.

OCT 7-10: KALISPELL, MT. 17th Annual Glacier Jazz Stampede. Headquarters: Kalispell Center Red Lion Hotel. Guest Artists: Jeff Barnhart, Chris Calabrese, Frank Kuntz, Robbie Rhodes. Featured Bands: High Sierra J.B., Titanic J.B., Titan Hot Seven, Hume Street, Uptown Lowdown Jazz, Grand Dominion, Big Mama Sue’s Follies, Ivory & Gold, Rocky Mountain Rhythm Kings, Hank Dougherty & Montana Red Banjo Duo, Lethbridge, ALB Collegiate Youth Band, Columbians Youth Band, Don Lawrence Orch., Swingin’ On High Big Band, Montana Lite, La Nota Blues & Jazz, Cool J.B., Flathead Ragtime Orch., Flathead Community Band, Brasswerks. A.E. Badges: $70 until 10/1 then $75. Daily badges available. Contact Info: Glacier Jazz Stampede, PO Box 2627, Kalispell, MT 59903-2627. 406-755-6088. Credit Card Orders: 406-755-6088. Email: glacierjazz@hotmail.com Web: www.glacierjazzstampede.com Lodging: Red Lion Hotel, 406-751-5050. Outlaw Inn, 406-755-6100.

OCT 8-10: MEDFORD, OR. 22nd Annual Medford Jazz Jubilee. Headquarters: Red Lion Hotel. Guest Artist: Bob Draga. Featured Bands: Blue Street J.B., Blue Renditions, Club Seven, Cornet Chop Suey, Gator Beat, High Street, Midiri Brothers, Queen City J.B., Sister Swing, Stompy Jones, Tom Rigney & Flambeau, Wally’s Warehouse Waifs. A.E. Badges: $65 until 9/30 then $70. Daily badges available. Contact Info: Medford Jazz Jubilee, 221 N. Central Ave., PMB 201, Medford, OR 97501-5927. 800-599-0039 or 541-770-6972. Email: info@medfordjazz.org Website: www.medfordjazz.org Lodging: Medford Visitors & Convention Bureau, 800-469-6307 or www.visitmedford.org

OCT 13-17: SUN VALLEY, ID. 21st Annual Sun Valley Jazz Jamboree. Headquarters: Sun Valley Resort. Guest Artists: Bob Draga, Brady McKay, Tom Hook, Featured Bands: Bill Allred’s Classic J.B., The Big Bang J.B., Blue Renditions, Blue Street J.B., Boise Straight Ahead, John Cocuzzi & 2MuchFun, Cornet Chop Suey, Dixieland Express, Yve Evans & Co., Louis Ford & His New Orleans Flairs, Forever Plaid, Joe Fos Trio, Jim Fryer & the Usual Suspects, High Street, Hot Tomatoes Dance Orchestra with special guest (sassy tomato) Cami Thompson, Ivory & Gold, Kings of Swing, Jerry Krahn Quartet, Le Jazz Hot, Mike McCaffrey Trio, Midiri Brothers Sextet, Midnight Serenaders, Cheryl Morrell w/Pennay Trio, Night Blooming Jazzmen, P. B. & J., The Professors Lite, Tom Rigney and Flambeau, St. Louis Rivermen, Paul Tillotson Trio, Titan Hot Seven, Uptown Lowdown Jazz, We Three.. Early Bird $105 until 7/31 then $120. Daily and Student badges available. Contact Info: Sun Valley Jazz Jamboree, PO Box 2745, Sun Valley, ID 83353-2745. 877-478-5277. Email: Directors@sunvalleyjazz.com Web: www.SunValleyJazz.com Lodging: Sun Valley Lodge, 800-786-8259.

OCT. 29-31: PISMO BEACH, CA. 34th Jubilee by the Sea. Guest Artist: (*) Al Smith, cornet. Featured Bands: Cornet Chop Suey, Titan Hot Seven, Midiri Brothers, High Sierra J.B., Wally’s Warehouse Waifs, Night Blooming Jazzmen, Blue Street J.B., Ivory & Gold, Fulton Street J.B., Creole Syncopators w/Valerie Johnson, Red Skunk Jypzee Swing Band, South Burgundy Street J.B., Dick William's JazzSea Jammers, Clam Chowder, Cal Poly Jazz Band, Cuesta College Jazz Band, Dos Pueblos High School J.B. Special Sets: 3 Clarinet Specials. Guest Artists: Bob Draga and more TBA. Thursday Evening (10/28) 2 Special Events: 6-9:00pm, $25 admission; #1, (*) Carl Sonny Leyland Trio at Marie Callender’s, #2, We Three (Draga, Barnhart & Coots) at the Vets Hall. A.E. Badges: $70 till 8/31 then $80. One day badges: Available NOW. Contact Info: Jubilee by the Sea, 805-481-7840 or 805-922-5762, or www.pismojazz.com RV’ers: Call Murray at 805-550-4865 for reservation information. Lodging: Housing info or credit card orders call: Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce. 800-443-7778. Web: www.classiccalifornia.com Mail Orders: Basin Street Regulars, 330 E. Enos Dr. Apt. 81, Santa Maria, CA 93454-7274.

 

November 2010

NOV 4-7: CHANDLER, AZ. 21st Annual Arizona Classic Jazz Festival. Headquarters: Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort. Guest Artists: ACJF All-Stars: Bill Allred, Ldr/trombone; Jeff Barnhart, piano; John Cocuzzi, vibes; Danny Coots, drums; Tom Fischer, clarinet; Kristin Korb, bass; Bob Schulz, cornet. Featured Bands: Blue Street J.B., Cornet Chop Suey, 52nd Street, High Sierra J.B., Ivory & Gold, Original Wildcats, Pieter Meijers Quartet w/Brady McKay and John Cocuzzi, St. Louis Rivermen, Sun City Stomperz, Titan Hot 7, Wally’s Warehouse Waifs. A.E. Badges: $85 till 8/15 then $95. Daily badges available. Contact Info: ACJF, 10918 E. Michigan Ave., Sun Lakes, AZ 85248-7949. 480-620-3941. Email: her12@msn.com Website: www.azclassicjazz.org Lodging: San Marcos Resort, 1 San Marcos Pl., Chandler, AZ 85225. 877-766-3387 or 480-812-0900. $132 before 10/5. Website: www.sanmarcosresort.com

NOV 19-21: CLEARWATER BEACH FL. 19th Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Classic. Headquarters: Sheraton Sand Key Resort. Guest Artists: Bob Draga, Chloe Feoranzo, Jerry Krahn, John Lamb, David Majchrzak. Featured Bands: Barbary Coast J.B., Bill Allred’s Classic J.B., Coast to Coast J.B., Cornet Chop Suey, Galvanized J.B., Midiri Brothers w/Bob Leary, J.B. Scotts Swinging All-Stars, Mighty Aphrodite J.B., Red Lehr’s Powerhouse Five, Wally’s Warehouse Waifs, Yerba Buena J.B., Dave Bennett leading the Festival All-Stars, and more TBA. Sponsor Badge: $300. Benefactor Badge: $200. Both include the Thursday evening Pre-festival party + preferred seating. Four Day Badge: $150 includes Thurs. Pre-festival party. A.E. Badge: $90 until 10/1 then $100. Sunday Evening After-glow: Buffet & Jazz, $35pp includes dinner + gratuity/ tax. Daily Badges available. Contact Info: Suncoast Classic Jazz, Inc., PO Box 1945, Largo, FL 33779-1945. 727-536-0064. Email: jazzclassic@aol.com Website: www.jazzclassic.net Lodging: Sheraton Sand Key Resort (Host Hotel) 800-456-7263 or 727-595-1611. Jazz rate, $145 per night; Marriott Suites (Venue Hotel) 888-303-4428 Jazz rate $151 per night; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites 800-770-6461 Jazz rate, $119 per night. Transportation provided between festival venues and housing hotels.

NOV 19-21: SACRAMENTO, CA. Sacramento Harvest Festival. Headquarters: Cal Expo. Hours: Fri.: 10am – 6pm, Sat.: 10 am – 6pm, Sun.: 10 am – 5pm. Guest Artists: James Garner - Tribute to Johnny Cash. Featured Groups: Tom Rigney & Flambeau, Mama Claus & Eddie the Elf. Tickets: Adults: $9; Seniors (62+): $7; Youth (13-17): $4; Kids: 12 and Under: Free. Contact Info: 415-447-3205 or visit www.harvestfestival.com .

NOV 24-28: SAN DIEGO, CA. 31st Annual San Diego Thanksgiving Dixieland Jazz Festival. Headquarters: Town & Country Resort & Convention Center. Guest Artists: Bobby Gordon, Carl Sonny Leyland. Featured Bands: Anita Thomas' Festival Feetwarmers (with Kim Cusack, John Royen, Katie Cavera, Mike Earls), Billy Mata and the Texas Tradition, Cornet Chop Suey, Dave Bennett Quartet, Grand Dominion J.B.,Heliotrope Ragtime Orch., High Sierra J.B., High Society J.B., Night Blooming Jazzmen, Sue Palmer & Her Motel Swing Orch., Tim Laughlin, w/Connie Jones & The New Orleans All-Stars, Tom Rigney & Flambeau, Uptown Lowdown Jazz, Yerba Buena Stompers. A.E. Badges: 5-Days $90; 4-Days $85; 3-Days $80. Daily badges available. Contact Info: A.F.C.D.J.S., PO Box 880387, San Diego, CA 92168-0387. 619-297-5277. Email: jazzinfo@dixielandjazzfestival.org Website: www.dixielandjazzfestival.org Lodging: Town & Country Resort and Convention Center, 800-772-8527 or 619-291-7131. Ask for Jazz Festival reservations.

 

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