24th Annual San Joaquin Jazz Festival

Sat, February 25th 12, 9:00 am at Buchanan High School
Cover Charge: $10 general; $5 college students on assignment
Address: 1560 North Minnewawa , Clovis
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The San Joaquin Valley Jazz Festival was founded in 1989 by Paul Shaghoian. After being held at the D&D Ranch in Madera, CA, it was moved to San Joaquin Memorial High School, and finally to Buchanan High School in 1992. During the festival’s 23 years in existence the central valley has seen some of the nation’s top musicians and jazz educators during its numerous two-day runs in February. Such notables have included educators, Larry Sutherland, Gene Aitken, Neil Slater, George Stone, Aaron Lington and James Miley to name a few.

 

The performance line-ups have been a virtual who’s who of performers throughout the state and nation and have included Bobby Shew, Frank Mantooth, Jim Snidero, Glenn Kostur, Jeff Uusitalo, Carl Saunders, Gary Hobbs, Dave Rickenburg, John Gove, Lanny Morgan, Tim Ries, Michael Davis, Brian Lynch, Peter Epstein, Terell Stafford, David Binney, KNEEBODY and The John Hollenbeck Large Ensemble.

 

In 2012 we are welcoming Gilbert Castellanos & The Hammond B3 Quartet and The Ben Allison Band to the performers list. 


 
 
Saturday All Day for all spectators, including parents, bus drivers, chaperones: 
  $10 - General 
  $5 College Students on Assignment (must show valid student ID for discount)
Tickets are available at the door
 


Tyler Cravines Trio

Sat, February 25th 12, 5:30 pm at Mitsui Buffet
Cover Charge: no cover
Address: 117 W. Shaw Ave , Clovis
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Always inventive drummer Tyler Cravines leads a trio, 5:30p to 8:30p


Real Jazz Quintet

Sat, February 25th 12, 6:00 pm at Patio Cafe - Fig Garden Village
Cover Charge: no cover
Address: 5138 N Palm Ave , Fresno
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Info/Notes: Real Jazz performs 6p to 8p


Dianne Curry

Sat, February 25th 12, 6:30 pm at The Palms
Cover Charge: no cover
Address: 7550 N Palm Ave , Fresno
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Pianist/vocalist Diane Curry performs 6:30p to 9:30p


Vince DiCiccio

Sat, February 25th 12, 6:30 pm at Yoshino
Cover Charge: no cover
Address: 6226 N Blackstone Ave , Fresno
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Phone: 559-431-2205
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Pianist Vince DiCiccio performs in the lounge. 6:30p to 9:30p.


Ben Allison Band

Sat, February 25th 12, 8:00 pm at Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall
Cover Charge: $10 students; $15 Seniors & JazzFresno members; $20 General
Address: Clovis North Educational Center , Fresno
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Bassist/ composer Ben Allison is one of a few band leaders working in jazz today who has developed his own instantly identifiable sound. Known for his lyrical melodies, inventive grooves, and inspired arrangements, Ben draws from the jazz tradition and a range of influences from rock and folk to classical and world music, seamlessly blending them into a cinematic, cohesive whole. 
 
With his groups The Ben Allison Band, Man Size Safe, Peace Pipe, and Medicine WHeel, Ben has toured extensively throughout the US, Canada, South America, and Europe, winning fans and building new audiences with an adventurous yet accessible sound and a flair for the unexpected.
 
For his appearance at San Joaquin Valley Jazz Festival, Mr. Allison will be performing with guitarist Steve Cardenas and drummer Nate Smith. 
 
Students $10; Senior Citizens & JazzFresno members $15; general $20 




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