The City of Takoma Park Is Proud to be a sponsor
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The City of Takoma Park Is Proud to be a sponsor
The City of Takoma Park Is Proud to be a sponsor of Takoma Park JazzFest The Takoma Park Jazzfest thanks Mayor Bruce Williams, Barb Matthews, City Manager; Takoma Park City TV; and all the crews from Recreation, Public Works, Police and Fire LINEUP Willow Street Stage Gazebo Stage 1:00 to 2:00 Frank Vignola 2:00 to 3:00 Chuck Redd Presbyterian Fellowship Community Hall, 712 Tulip Ave (one block North on Willow Ave from the Festival’s Willow Street 11 AM Matt Wigler 17 year old pianist 12:10 James Webb Singer songwriter Jen Krupa % Leigh Pilzer Nucleo Vega Quartet Quartet trombone and sax Latin jazz and vocalist 1:20 Jazz Academy of Music Quartet Stage) Trio Blue Headliners 2:40 Groove Jet Afrobop Alliance Jazz n’ roll Latin Grammy Winning septet 3:50 Dara Tucker Ruthie and the Wranglers Nashville Jazz vocalist Swing, surf and rockabilly 5:00 Charlie Byrd Tribute featuring Frank Vignola virtuoso guitar Tim Andrulonis Quartet Takoma JazzBrawl Winner with Chuck Redd Master Jazz Performer Classes In a tribute to Charlie Byrd, acoustic Guitar Music like you've never heard before! Frank Vignola is one of the most extraordinary guitarists performing before the public today. His stunning virtuosity has made him the guitarist of choice for many of the world's top musicians, including Ringo Starr, Madonna, Donald Fagen, Wynton Marsalis, Tommy Emmanuel, Mark O Connor, the Boston Pops, the New York Pops, and guitar legend Les Paul, who named Vignola to his "Five Most Admired Guitarists List" for the Wall Street Journal. Vignola's jaw-dropping technique explains why the New York Times deemed him "one of the brightest...stars of the guitar". Takoma Park resident Chuck Redd is featured on over 70 recordings. He can also be heard on the sound track to the PBS television series, "The Great Chefs", and the NPR broadcast "Jazz Smithsonian." In addition to leading his own groups, Chuck was a member of the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra for 15 years. He headlines nationally at festivals and clubs. Chuck is on the faculty at The University of Maryland School of Music and presents master classes, workshops and lectures around the country. The Charlie Byrd Tribute is completed by master bassist James King. Mr. King is the first call to accompany many top jazz artists when they visit the D. C. area. The Afro Bop Alliance, from Annapolis, is an exciting Latin Jazz septet with a big band sound. Its influences include Cuban, Caribbean and African blending with each musician’s jazz style to produce their own band sound The band won he Latin Grammy for Best Latin Jazz Recording in 2009 for their CD “Caribbean Jazz Project:” featuring Dave Samuels. The band plays at many venues throughout the Washington DC area. MASTER CLASS WORKSHOPS Starting at 1:00 the JazzFest headliner Frank Vignola will provide a Master Jazz Performer Workshop courtesy of the individual artists and the City of Takoma Park. At 2 PM Chuck Redd will give his workshop. The performers will demonstrate advanced techniques and styles. The class is indoors at the Presbyterian Fellowship Community Hall 712 Tulip Ave Takoma Park; One block North on Willow Ave from Willow Street Stage, then left ½ block on Tulip Ave. The Takoma Park JazzFest is brought to you by… Bruce Krohmer, JazzFest Producer JazzFest Board of Directors Officers Jim Vorhies- president Elizabeth Vorhies - secretary 2011 Performers 2011 Jazz Brawl Winner Tim Andrulonis Quartet Mary Vorhies - treasurer Bruce Krohmer –Producer Members – Joan VanBlake Juanita Kus-Lorentz, Dave Lorentz (Producer Emeritus), , Kathleen Bryan, Pat Olexa, Audrey Phillips, Lonna Contact: [email protected]: website: www.tpjazzfest.org JazzFest 2011 sustaining Members: Seth Grimes and Franca Brilliant, Debra Kolodny, Ronald Verdonk, Jonathon Shurberg and Rebbecca Lord Our Very Special Thanks to WPFW-FM The Arts and Humanities Council of Maryland State Arts Council Montgomery County Churchill High School Arts Department Chuck Levin’s Washington Ed Faine Music Center Mark’s Kitchen El Golfo Restaurant McGinty’s Public House Takoma Park JazzFest, Inc., is a Maryland non-profit corporation with 501(C)(3) tax-exempt status. P.O. Box 5833, Takoma Park, MD 20913-5833. Ruthie and the Wranglers play rockin' American Roots music (Americana, Country and Roots Rock) are based in Takoma Park. Ruthie Logsdon leads this fun group that is known for original upbeat songs. Their albums rank high on Americana and Roots Radio charts around the world. Matt Wigler is a jazz and blues pianist, composer, organist, and singer from Baltimore, Maryland. Now 16, Matt has performed at The Kennedy Center, Strathmore Music Center, and Blues Alley. In 2010, Matt was selected as an Artist in Residence at Strathmore, a renowned music center in the Washington DC area. Matt previously appeared at the JazzFest when he was 14. Jen Krupa and Leigh Pilzer With a roster of world-class rhythm section members, they combine their trombone and baritone/soprano sax sounds to play jazz standards and straight-ahead originals. They were inspired by the duo collaborations of such pairs as Gerry Mulligan and Bob Brookmeyer, and Al Cohn and Zoot Sims. Both are seasoned pros, having performed with Wynton Marsalis in the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra; and such jazz greats as Wycliffe Gordon and Warren Vache. Leigh teaches jazz theory and composition at the University of Maryland. James Scott Webb has been performing with bluegrass and old-time bands and as a solo singer/songwriter/guitarist for decades. He is a master flat-piker. The Jazz Academy of Music was founded by Mr. Paul Carr- he has been a local educator for many years and is devoted to keeping jazz alive for future generations. Paul is also a fantastic sax player Drummer and educator Nucleo Vega and his brother, bassist Posido first appeared on JazzFest 7 accompaning Nuc's future wife, April Stace playing jazz harp. GrooveJet is a local group dedicated to playing exciting, accessable jazz by adding rock and r & b elements to jazz. Bruce Krohmer, our producer, is a member. Trio Blue plays a mix of vintage, jazzy blues. They cover the songs of Louis Jordan, early Ray Charles, Percy Mayfield and many more. Dara Tucker infuses her original vocal songs with her gospel roots free spirit and jazz’ subtlety, while paying homage to American Folk music. Her style might be described as Urban Singer-Songwriter. With subtly soulful undertones, she seeks to convey her pensive, searching, but alwayshopeful outlook on life through her music. Dara has been part of the Nashville jazz scene for the last 5 years Stage Emcees Rusty Hasan WPFW-FM Tim Master WPFW-FM Booth Number Booth Name 59 ACE Hardware 131 Amano 65 Amnesty International 111 Art and Craft Cuatro Suyos 151 Artful Framing 112 Bebop Babies 123 Book Time 136 Capital Remodeling 126 CeramiCrafts 58 Claude Taylor Photography Gallery 110 Clever Clocks by Lauren Lee 62 Community Cheer 61 Debbie Ruggles Presidential Portraits 132 Deciduous Daves Walking Sticks and Stuff 145 Fair Day's Play 141 Garden Gate Pottery 120 Giggles Plaster Craft 138 Giggles Plaster Craft 2 142 Glorias Crafts 50 Gnarly Artly 143 H2 Yo Yo 146 Home Visions Inc 137 House of Musical Traditions 147 Innovative Arts Cast Stone 106 Inspired Fashions of Asia 152 J and C Accessories 122 Jah2 100 JazzFest Booth 140 Joe's Record Paradise Too 51 Kathy Viney Jewelry Frames 113 Keylie's Canine Treats 52 LeafFilter Gutter Protection 56 Lil' Fishy 124 Mama' s Apron Strings 55 Mirasa Design Inc 60 Montgomery County Board of Elections 47 Mystic Water Soap 46 Nikki' Jewelry Box 63 O'Tierney Shop 105 Printemps Pottery 45 Radiances 130 Shobha Ohal 102 Sid Gold 109 Stephany 66 Takoma Artist Guild 125 Takoma Cycle 64 Takoma Park Friends Meeting 98 The Big Bad Woof 104 The Bouffon Co 154 Unique Treasures 155 Wheaton Windows and Doors 54 Willow Street Yoga 133 Yummi Bebe 2011 Vendors The Takoma Foundation is an All-Volunteer Group serving Greater Takoma. We Raise Money Locally and Give Grants Locally Every generous tax-deductible check supports: kids music schools job training festivals art health seniors sharing games computers scholarships science fairs food sports neighbors and all that jazz! www.takomafoundation.org Please fill out and give turn in at the JazzFest Booth It will help with our fundraising Takoma Park JazzFest Survey How did you hear about the Takoma Park JazzFest? _______ Be a Part of the JazzFest Fun Enter the JazzFest Prize Drawing Giveaway Go to the JazzFest Booth at the Corner and fill out an entry slip Did you bring your children to JazzFest? _____ Did you like the mix of jazz styles at the festival? Y___N___ Prizes will be drawn at each set throughout the day - winners will be notified only by email What styles of jazz or other music would you like to hear at future JazzFests? ___________________________ Prizes include local merchant Gift Certificates for up to $100 MP3 players with JazzFest performances already loaded Will you come back to JazzFest next year? _____ Other than musically, how can we improve the JazzFest? ________________________________________________ How did you last listen to jazz? on TV ____ on the radio ____ internet ____ personal recording ____ live_____ On a scale of 1 to 5 with one being strongly agree, five being strongly disagree, rate the following statements: - Community concerts such as the JazzFest contribute greatly to the quality of life in our area._____ - Community concerts like the JazzFest bring diverse people in the area together._____ Tell us about you age ______ Race/Ethnicity_____ City/State you live in______________________ This year we also have Instant winner drawings - you must be present at the stage to win
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