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May 2008 Events Calendar

Check out our upcoming events for the month!

Jazz at the Hotel Healdsburg

Location:
Hotel Healdsburg
25 Matheson St.
Healdsburg, CA 95448
T: (707) 431-2800
Jazz in the hotel lobby Friday and Saturday nights, 7:30 to 11:00 p.m. Come relax and enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine while listening to some of the Bay Area's finest jazz musicians in duo, and trio combinations!
Friday, May 2
Dick Conte and Steve Webber Duo
Piano and Acoustic Bass

Saturday, May 3
Stephanie Ozer Trio with Tom Shader and Tom Hayashi
Piano, Acoustic Bass, and Drums
Friday, May 9
Susan Sutton and Bill Fouty Duo
Piano and Acoustic Bass

Saturday, May 10
Terry Henry Trio with Bill Fouty and Bill Moody
Piano, Acoustic Bass, and Drums
Friday, May 16
John Simon and Wolfgang Wein Duo
Piano and Acoustic Bass

Saturday, May 17
Chuck Metcalf Trio with David Udolf and Alan Uren
Piano, Acoustic Bass, and Drums
Friday, May 23
Chris Amberger and Grant Levin Duo
Piano and Acoustic Bass

Saturday, May 24
Noam Lemish Trio with Myles Wick and Brian Bowman
Piano, Acoustic Bass, and Drums
Healdsburg Jazz Festival Opening Weekend!

Friday, May 30
Trevor Kinsel and Andy Caudillo
Piano and Acoustic Bass

Saturday, May 31
Si Perkoff Trio with Gary Digman and Benny Barth
Piano, Acoustic Bass, and Drums

Jazz at the Palette Art Café

Location:
Palette Art Café
235 Healdsburg Ave.
Healdsburg, CA 95448
T: (707) 433-2788
Palette Art Café is located behind the La Crema Tasting Room. Call 707.433.2788 for more information or visit www.paletteartcafe.com. The Café Jazz Series is presented by the Palette Art Café and the Healdsburg Jazz Festival every Thursday - No Cover - 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Come for dinner, stay for the jazz!!

May Day! May Day!

Thursday, May 1
Babatunde Lea and Operation Jazz Band
Super band plus special guests
Richard Howell, Saxophone; Angela Wellman, Trombone;
Khalil Shaheed, Trumpet; TBA, Piano;
David Ewell, Bass; Babatunde Lea, Drums
Thursday, May 8
Greg Hester Quartet
Jim Passarell, Trumpet; Greg Hester, Piano;
Rob Wright, Bass; Lee Charlton, Drums

Classic jazz and bop, with a song list that includes compositions by Tadd Dameron, Freddie Redd, Bud Powell, Russ Freeman, Clifford Brown, and originals.
Thursday, May 15
Khalil Shaheed Quartet
and members of the Healdsburg High School Jazz Band
Kevin Choice, Piano; Ed Williams, Bass;
Sly Randolf, Drums; Khalil Shaheed Trumpet and Flugelhorn
Thursday, May 22
Chuck Metcalf Quartet
Scott Petersen, Saxophone; David Udolf, Piano;
Chuck Metcalf, Bass; Wally Schnalle, Drums

Bassist Chuck Metcalf presents a hard-swinging real-deal jazz quartet composed of four of the Bay Area's finest and most exciting artists.
Pre-Festival Jazz Fun!

Thursday, May 29
Jesse Simpson Quartet
Pete Yellin, Alto Saxophone; Mike Olmos, Trumpet;
Kevin Hsieh, Bass; Jesse Simpson, Drums

Born into a musical family, Jesse Simpson began playing the drums at the age of nine. Emerging on the San Francisco jazz scene at fourteen, he studied with Donald "Duck" Bailey. He is currently at the Manhattan School of Music studying with John Riley. Back from Manhattan, Jesse has put together this all-star quartet playing his original music as well as standards. Come out to see this group the night before the Healdsburg Jazz Festival kicks off.

Upcoming Events

Jazz Benefit Concert & BBQ
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Julian Lage In Concert
Donors: Ruth Maher, Julian Lage, Family Wineries, Jim DeMartini, Costeaux Bakery, Love Farms Certified Organic, and many more …
Location
: Ruth Maher's lovely property on Wallace Creek Road, Healdsburg
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Tickets: $100 - only 50 tickets total available.
Purchase

Our favorite rising star in the world of jazz has agreed to perform in a spectacular outdoor concert surrounded by rolling hills and giant oaks at Ruth Maher's lovely property on Wallace Creek Road. This fabulous event will begin at 5:00 p.m. with a wine reception featuring superb wines from the Family Wineries in Healdsburg allowing you time to visit with friends and find a comfortable seat before the concert begins at 6:00 p.m. The hour-long concert will provide a unique opportunity to enjoy a very intimate concert featuring jazz guitarist, Julian Lage. Julian first performed at the Healdsburg Jazz Festival at the age of 12 when he astonished everyone with his blazing technique and his passion for excellence. Today, at age 19, he is attending the Berklee College of Music in Boston and receiving accolades for his musical wisdom, improvisational skills and his sophistication and wit. He will both charm and amaze you!

Following the concert, Jim DeMartini will be at the grill preparing CK Lamb with delicious accompaniments donated by local suppliers including Costeaux French Bakery and Love Farms Certified Organic. As the sun sets, you'll relax with new and old friends and absorb the beauty of your incredible surroundings.

Money raised through the ticket sales will go to the Healdsburg Jazz Festival's music education programs. Thanks to all who donated to the event, and all who come.

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