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NORTH BEACH JAZZ FEST 2008 DATES Sponsorship Opportunities: Available upon Request.
Alistair Monroe and Sunset Promotions present the 14th Annual North Beach Jazz Fest |
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 11: Every year, over 100 people volunteer for their favorite community music festival and make the difference between success and failure. Last year, with the redesign of the park, the work of the volunteers turned potential disaster into a dramatic triumph. Even if you don't know when you'll be free, or even IF you want to do this, come down to the meeting and see what floats your boat. There is a ton of cool work to do, and though not everyone gets to bartend, the entire staff shares the tips to keep it fair. Anyway, these are all things you can find out if you come down. Hundreds of people have made lasting friendships, and even a few married couples (including NBJF headz John & Aimee Miles) by volunteering for NBJF. WE HAVE FUN!
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 25: "Jazz on Grant" kicks off the NBJF every year with free jazz in more than a dozen clubs, cafes, bars and restaurants. This year the event will kick off at the SF Italian Athletic Club at 7pm with a performance by the Realistic Orchestra. Led by composer/trombonist/bassist Adam Theis, Realistic is a 20+ piece jazz orchestra composed from the "Jazz Mafia" collective. Other announced J.O.G. artists include Boca do Rio, Times Four, and NBJF legend BJ Papa.
2007 Jazz on Grant Schedule: |
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THURSDAY, JULY 26:
"Latin Jazz Night" features artists who bring a decidedly Latin flavor. Mojito welcomes the latin-funk hop of San Francisco family-favorite Salvador Santana. The Grant & Green will feature Austin, Tx indie latin funk group Maneja Beto Royale will feature the traditional Colombian rhythms of La Collectiva. Latin Jazz night has been extended into 3 venues that will be running simultaneously with one wristband cover charge of $10. To but advance, click HERE. All four venues kick off at 9pm. Django Reinhardt clone Stephane Wrembel will also play a happy-hour set at Mojito from 6-9pm. |
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FRIDAY, JULY 27:
"Jazz Forward" features artists that are trying to bring jazz into the future, or who have incorporated jazz principles into futuristic music. Leading the charge is Dutch production trio Kraak & Smaak, who will be performing a DJ set. Known worldwide for their gentle fusion of organic acid jazz, funk, world beat and breaks, K&S is among the most sought-after remix groups on the planet. Kinkysweet Records DJ Tom Thump is a San Francisco institution, playing every variety of music for over 20 years, including a major stake in the acid-jazz and broken beat movements. The Jazz Mafia is a bay area collective of the hardest working cats on the scene. Led by multi-instrumentalists Adam Theis and Joe Cohen, the Mafia is everywhere at once in many guises and lineups. For "Jazz Forward" they bring their 21st-century acid jazz styles direct to the Grant & Green. DJ Zeph recently celebrated the release of "Rise Up" with longtime collaborator MC Azeem on OM Hip Hop. He is among the city's most eclectic, and innovative beatslingers, capable of linking any number of genres seamlessly. For the "Jazz Forward" Zeph presents turntable jazz and live instrumentation, which he dubs DJ Zeph vs Million7 Sound. NBJF "Jazz Forward" will take place at Mojito & Royale, running simultaneously with one wristband cover charge of $10. Mojito opens at 6pm and Stephane Wrembel kicks off the music at 8pm. . |
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SATURDAY, JULY 28
The first of two amazing days of free music in Washington Square Park features an all-star lineup of artists with a distinctly world flair. Bay Area latin acid jazz legends Los Mocosos will have the crowd jumping with their upbeat grooves. North Bay conscious reggae heroes Wisdom make their first NBJF appearance after huge sets at Reggae on the River and Sierra Nevada World Music. Though his father played NBJF in 2002, this will be the first Washington Square set for Latin rock first family member Salvador Santana. San Francisco's own Albino!has made waves by channeling the sound, spirit and massive lineup of Nigerian legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti. New York's Stephane Wrembel has gained worldwide fame for his immense similarity to the style and sound of teh late great Django Reinhardt. Sterling James has graced our stage with her voice and presence for 11 years. She currently can be heard on Energy 92.7 and KBLX |
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SATURDAY, JULY 28: NIGHT SHOW
Legendary drummer Bernard Purdie and guitarist Grant Green Jr hold court at Mojito with a who's who of local talent. Multi-instrumentalist Adam Theis and sax player Joe Cohen of the Jazz Mafia will provide the windwork while Jordan Feinstein will a lefthanded bass on a Hammond B3. This is a ticketd show. To buy advance, click HERE
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SUNDAY, JULY 29
Sunday represents the second of two sublime days of free music in bucolic Washington Square Park with a tribute to the sounds and sights of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. There are few artists on earth with the legacy of Bernard Purdie, who has played on more records than any living drummer. He will be joined by Blue Note hammond B3 organ legend Reuben Wilsonn and guitar wizard Grant Green Jr who will appear as the aptly named "Godfathers of Groove". A legend in his own right, John Santos has hammered his percussion rhythms with a who's who of latin jazz and salsa. Local acid jazz group Bucho has made quite a name for themselves for their chops and energy. New York's Stephane Wrembel has gained worldwide fame for his gypsey-jazz dexterity and taste. Chanteusse Megan Jacobs celebrates the recent release of her first solo album "Prosperity" and will will open the show, Mark Kneppers of Kraak & Smaak will spin the breaks, and STERLING JAMES will MC. Sterling James has graced our stage with her voice and presence for 11 years. She currently can be heard on Energy 92.7 and KBLX. |
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SUNDAY, JULY 29: NIGHT SHOW
Legendary drummer Bernard Purdie, organist Reuben Wilson and guitarist Grant Green Jr hold court at Mojito closing out the festival with an evening of acid jazz and boogaloo. Kinkysweet Records DJ Tom Thump is a San Francisco institution, playing every variety of music for over 20 years, including a major stake in the acid-jazz and broken beat movements.This is a ticketed show. To buy advance, click HERE |
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WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK LAYOUT
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