Performance Lineup Announced for 7th Annual North Beach Jazz Festival, July 28 - August 5, 2001.News & Entertainment Editors/Music Writers SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 21, 2001 The performance lineup for the 7th Annual North Beach Jazz Festival Noun 1. jazz festival - a festival that features performances by jazz artists festival, fete - an organized series of acts and performances (usually in one place); "a drama festival" , July 28 - August 5, 2001, has been announced, featuring a special 75th birthday tribute to Miles Davis Noun 1. Miles Davis - United States jazz musician; noted for his trumpet style (1926-1991) Miles Dewey Davis Jr., Davis on opening night at Coit Tower Coit Tower was built atop Telegraph Hill in 1933 at the bequest of Lillie Hitchcock Coit to beautify the City of San Francisco. Lillie bequeathed one-third of her estate to the City of San Francisco "to be expended in an appropriate manner for the purpose of adding to the beauty of . The full lineup follows; NOTE CHANGES FROM PREVIOUS RELEASES. Saturday, July 28 Miles on Coit All-star ensembles will perform a Bay Area tribute to Miles Davis on the 75th anniversary of his birth. The event is staged in memory of jazz legend Tony Williams
Anthony Tillmon "Tony" Williams (December 12, 1945 – February 23, 1997) was an American jazz drummer. , backbone of the infamous Miles Davis Quintet The Miles Davis Quintet was a bebop-oriented jazz quintet formed in 1955 by bandleader and trumpet player Miles Davis. This original quintet featured some of the biggest and most influental names of 20th century jazz, those being John Coltrane (tenor saxophone), Red Garland and an inspiration to the music and culture of the Bay Area. Acoustic ensemble: led by master drummer The title of master drummer is given to a drummer who is recognized by other masters for his high degree of skill and knowledge in African drumming. The title itself is very much respected in the culture where it originates. Eddie Marshall and featuring special guest Bobby Hutcherson on vibraphone vibraphone or vibraharp Percussion instrument with tuned metal bars, arranged keyboard-style like the xylophone. Felt or wool beaters are used to strike the bars, giving a soft, mellow tone quality. . Electric ensemble: led by bassist Benny Reitveld, who was a member of the Miles electric band and producer of several Miles recordings. Benny currently tours all over the world with Carlos Santana. Plus: Mingus Amungus Coit Tower 1 Telegraph Hill Free shuttle service for festival-goers from Washington Square Park to Coit Tower every 15 minutes, starting at 11 a.m. Doors open at 11:00 a.m.; Performances from 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. $25 in advance, $30 at the door Sunday, July 29 Jazz Workshop at the San Francisco Art Institute This article describes the San Francisco Art Institute, which should not be confused with the unaffiliated Art Institute of California - San Francisco. Founded in 1871, the San Francisco Art Institute (SFAI) is one of the U.S. , 800 Chestnut Street Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra paying tribute to the legendary Louis Armstrong Doors open at 8:00 p.m.; show starts at 9:00 p.m. $10 in advance, $12 at the door Monday, July 30 Jazz Divas at the 7th Note Showclub, 915 Columbus Street Dena DeRose, Rita Di Ghent, Hydeus Kiatta Doors open at 8:00 p.m.; show starts at 9:00 p.m. $15 in advance, $18 at the door Tuesday, July 31 Jazz Forward>> at the 7th Note Showclub Legendary vibes maestro Roy Ayers plus Kooken & Hoomen and special guest DJs. Doors open at 8:00 p.m.; show starts at 9:00 p.m. $20 in advance, $25 at the door Wednesday, August 1 Jazz On Grant Band sets at 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Free admission Steps of Rome: Sonando Combo Royale Cafe: Ezra Gale Quartet/Jacob Aginsky Cafe Ideale: Barre Phillips Duo Bocce Cafe: Mark Wright Trio/Arem Danesh Trio Grant & Green: Mike Meyers Trio/B.J. Papa Trio & Bishop La Bodega: Labodegato Trio North End Cafe: Gregory James Trio/Joshi Marshall Trio Savoy Tivoli: E.W. Wainwright Quartet/Will Bernard Quartet PLUS: Special event at St. Francis of Assisi with Dimitri Matheny & Daryl Grant Duo Thursday, August 2 Latin Jazz Series At Broadway Studios, 435 Broadway: Orquesta La Moderna Tradicion, Claudia Villela, Ricardo Peixoto, $15 in advance, $18 at the door for Broadway Studios At Velvet Lounge, 443 Broadway: Omaya (Afro-Latin hip-hop), Insight (Afro-Cuban jazz), $12, in advance, $15 at the door for Velvet Lounge Doors open at 8:00 p.m.; show starts at 9:00 p.m. Friday, August 3, and Saturday, August 4 Taste of New Orleans at Broadway Studios, 435 Broadway Friday Fight Night
Friday Fight Night is a boxing television programme shown on Sky Sports 1 at 10 pm. : Three superb trumpeters This article lists notable musicians who have played the trumpet, cornet or flugelhorn. Classical players
Saturday: Kermit Ruffins & the Barbeque Swingers, Youngblood Brass Band History Originally named One Lard Biskit, the Youngblood Brass Band is a brass band from Oregon, Wisconsin that was started by some Oregon high school students. The band's founding members, sousaphonist Nat McIntosh and snare drummer/lyricist D.H. , Jive Doors open at 8:00 p.m.; show starts at 9:00 p.m. $20 in advance, $25 at the door Saturday, August 4, and Sunday, August 5 Jazz in the Park at Washington Square Performances from 12 noon - 5:00 p.m. Saturday: Irvin Mayfield, Carlos Washington & the Giant People Ensemble, Kermit Ruffins Sunday: BouJouBumBastick, Youngblood Brass Band, Jive, Forgotten Souls Brass Band Free admission Tickets available online at Tickets.com and at the North Beach Jazz Festival Store & Gallery. No service charge at the store. (2801 Leavenworth Street, San Francisco, in THE CANNERY, 415/771-2061, www.nbjazzfest.org). |
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