THIS JUST IN

Read what the Artistic Director has to say about how her visit to New York inspired the selection of the innovative musicians included in the 2010 Healdsburg Jazz Festival, in this Letter from Jessica Felix.

» First Healdsburg Jazz Festival Volunteer meeting is next Thursday, March 25. Don’t miss it!

THIS SATURDAY

Idris Ackamoor and Artistic Being
featuring Frederick Harris

March 20, 2010
at the Plaza Arts Center /
Healdsburg Center for the ARTS

“Ackamoor’s name might now be spoken with the same hushed reverence afforded such other cosmic travelers as Alice Coltrane, Don Cherry & Pharaoh Sanders.”
Jefre Cantu-Ledesma,  Urim and Thumim Web review

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JUST ANNOUNCED

HJF 2010
Faces of Jazz, New and Familiar

The 12th Annual Healdsburg Jazz Festival lineup has been revealed for JUNE 4 – 13, 2010.

Who is going to be there? The names scroll out like a wishlist, from Charlie Haden and Ravi Coltrane standing tall in the tradition of jazz greats. With Esperanza Spalding and Leny Andrade returning, along with Oscar Castro-Neves,  Geri Allen, Jason Moran, Bill Frissel and many others, the 12th Annual has all everything you could want from jazz — real jazz in the Wine Country!

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Details and ticket sales will be announced soon. Be sure to sign up for email alerts (top of right column) to be the first to know!  

» Volunteer for the 2010 Jazz Festival The Healdsburg Jazz Festival is run entirely on the energy of its volunteer staff. We are seeking help in all aspects of festival management. Please contact us now if you can help with the 12th annual Festival, or visit this page to learn more.

MARK THE DATE

Five Days a Week

Dry Creek Kitchen: Live jazz returns to the Dry Creek Kitchen on Monday and Tuesday with special three-course for $36, or $47 with paired wines. Traditional and Brazilian jazz will be featured,  live from 7 to 10 p.m., the dinner hours. Two dollars from each meal will be donated to the Healdsburg Education Foundation.  311 Healdsburg Ave. Phone 707-431-0330 for reservations.
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Hotel Healdsburg Lobby: Live jazz in duo or trio combos every Friday and Saturday night. Come in after dinner or before from 7:30 to 11 to enjoy cool music by the warm fireplace in the Hotel’s lobby, across from the Dry Creek Kitchen. And oh yes, there’s no cover if you’re just passing through.
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Sunday Brunch at Affronti: A weekend tradition continues with Sunday jazz brunch menu at the  Affronti Dining & Wine Bar, located behind the La Crema Tasting Room at 235 Healdsburg Ave. Solo or duo instrumentalists brighten the menu each week, with different local musical talent every weekend.
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Play Your Part: Become a Member

In a sentimental mood? Take five and send us pennies from heaven, you won’t regret it — your support is what makes the Healdsburg Jazz Festival possible. Membership starts as low as $35 a year and helps nurture local artists, provides music education in our schools, funds jazz clinics and scholarships, underwrites our live music programs and many more of your favorite things.

Remember, you can join anytime. Even if it’s ’round midnight.

» Become a Jazz Festival Patron It’s through the generosity and involvement of our friends that the annual Festival and its programs are possible. Plus, as a Patron, you will have “inner circle” access to the concerts and artists throughout the 10-day event. What’s not to like?