Mendocino Sonoma Coast Jazz Festival

April 1, 2017

Annual Whale and Jazz Festival
whaleandjazzfestival.com

Art Exhibit JAZZ LEGENDS SKETCHED LIVE Fri. April 1, 2016. Time: 5-7 p.m.
At San Francisco's historic Keystone Korner (1981-83, The Fred Adler Collection)  Artist Kristen Wetterhahn. Collection includes Sarah Vaughan, Count Basie. All 26 sketches signed by the famous musicians. Gualala Arts Center foyer (ongoing). (707) 884-1138 ST.

ORRES & JAZZ, concert.  April 1, 2016. Time: 6 p.m. & 8 p.m.
Two seatings Susan Sutton, keyboard; Joel Kruzic, guitar and acoustic bass Musical magic on originals and standards. Dining reservations recommended. (707) 884-3335

215 MAIN & JAZZ, concert. April 2, 2016. Time: 7 p.m.
Kawela Bay Five featuring Chris Doering, guitar; Hal Forman, trumpet; Michael Gold, tenor/soprano sax; Don Watanabe, bass; Gabe Yanez, drums "Cool School" intuitive instrumental interplay meets "hard bop rhythmic propulsion." Swinging standards & more. Paninis, drinks. (707) 882-3215

Film ARENA THEATER JAZZ.  April 4, 2016. Time: 7 p.m.
"Lady Be Good, Instrumental Women in Jazz"  Q&A with director Kay Ray via phone or Skype Plus Betty Boop cartoon with Louis Armstrong. Documentary about women's contributions to jazz (1920's-1970's) & development of all-woman groups despite rampant discrimination. Includes rare footage. $10 public/members free. (707) 882-3456

Lecture WHALE TALK AT ARTS CENTER. April 7, 2016. Time: 7 p.m.
Jodi Smith, Founder of Naked Whale Research and Orca expert captivates audiences with her presentations. Gualala Arts Center. (707) 884-1138

PIER CHOWDER HOUSE & JAZZ, concert. April 8, 2016. Time: 6:30-9 p.m.
Paul McCandless Trio McCandless, oboe, bass clarinet, English horn, sax, pennywhistle; Christian Foley Beining, guitar; Tom Shader, upright bass Renowned multi-reedist composer McCandless with two extraordinary accompanists playing fascinating originals & standards. Reservations recommended. (707) 882-3400

Film Festival ARENA THEATER & SAN FRANCISCO OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL Sat. April 9, 2016. Time: 4 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Pt. Arena Film Festival in partnership with the 13th Annual SF International Ocean Film Festival showcasing lms depicting the power & mystery of the ocean (whales, wildlife & more). Sponsored by the Greater Farallones Marine Sanctuary. (707) 882-3456, arenatheater.org

SEA RANCH LODGE & JAZZ, concert. April 15, 2016. Time: 5:30 p.m. & 8 p.m. seatings
Ian Scherer, guitar; Joel Kruzic, acoustic bass & guitar Glowing renditions of Gypsy Jazz, Latin & standards. Black Point Grill, reservations recommended. (707) 785-2371

THE MAIN EVENT, concert. April 16, 2016. Time: 7 p.m.
Yancie Taylor Quintet featuring James Bailey (Taylor, vibes; Bailey, sax & flute; Glen Pearson, piano; Pierre Archain, upright bass; Ran Zell Merritt, Sr., drums) Plus The Gypsy Trio (Ian Scherer, guitar; Joel Kruzic, guitar; Michael Price, bass) 2016 "Festival Youth Discovery" guitarist 17-year-old Brian Hingerty joins headliners Art Edibles sushi available. $28- $33, ages 7-17 free. Gualala Arts Center. (707) 884-1138 brownpapertickets.com

215 MAIN POETRY & JAZZ, concert & readings. April 21, 2016. Time: 7 p.m.
Poet Jason Bayani and Poets Jazz Ensemble Acclaimed poet reading his works, accompanied by spontaneous improvised jazz. Open poets mic. Food & drink. (707) 882-3215

CHOWDER CHALLENGE & JAZZ, concert and cook-off.  April 23, 2016. Time: 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Barneby's Hot Four (Tom Barnebey, cornet; Robert Young, reeds; Carl Lundsford, banjo, guitar; Marty Eggers, bass) Proud & authentic New Orleans Traditional Jazz & Chowder Challenge $20-$25 includes 15 tasting tickets & commemorative glass. Free admission for music only. Gualala Arts Center (707) 884-1138, brownpapertickets.com

215 MAIN & JAZZ ENCORE EVENT, concert. April 23, 2016. Time: 7 p.m.
Kaleo Larson Quintet (Kaleo Larson, trumpet; Tim Mueller, guitar; Chris Doering, guitar; Keith Abrams, bass; Gabe Yanez, drums) Straight-ahead, luminous versatility. Food & drink available. (707) 882-3215

215 MAIN & THE GROOVE FACTOR, concert. May 6, 2016. Time: 8 p.m.
Paul Mueller, tenor sax; Kaleo Larson, trumpet; Tim Mueller, guitar; Chris Doering, guitar; Keith Abrams, bass guitar; Gabe Yanez, drums Scorching James Brown groove! Dancing, food & drink available. (707) 882-3215

FIRESIDE ROOM & JAZZ, concert. May 12, 2016. Time: 6 p.m.
Mad Cow with Harrison Goldberg, reeds; Charlie Vally, vocals; Dorian May, piano; Dorothea May, double bass; Gabe Yanez, drums Infectious vocal and exceptional instrumental showcasing standards and swing. Food & drink available. (707) 785-2371

ANNAPOLIS WINERY & JAZZ, concert and wine. May 14, 2016. Time: 1-4 p.m.
Yancie Taylor Trio (Taylor, vibes; Greg Hesten, keyboard; Rob Wright, bass) Masterful & delightful up tempo standards plus gorgeous ballads. Wine tasting. Bring a picnic! (707) 886-5460

CASINO AND BOOGIE WOOGIE, concert. May 14, 2016. Time: 8:30 p.m.
Queen of boogie woogie piano Wendy DeWitt & superb drummer Kirk Harwood This duo shines with authenticity & romping exuberance. Food & drink available. (707) 467-5300

AN HISTORIC FINALE  From Swing to Bop, A Jazz History, concert. June 25, 2016. Time: 7 p.m.
Larry Vuckovich, piano; Josh Workman, guitar; Jeff Chambers, upright bass; Fred Adler, host Performance, historic film clips, commentary. A unique & important event with well-known & brilliant veterans of the jazz scene. Martini bar. $28 advance, $5 more day of, youth 7-17 free. Gualala Arts Center. (707) 884-1138, brownpapertickets.com

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