Jazz @ the Library Program

JazzFresno's Jazz @ the Library series features free jazz lectures and performances at area public libraries, every month. These events are a great way for both students and adults to learn more about jazz styles, famous artists and recordings and much more. The events also feature live music by local jazz artists. Most Jazz @ the Library events take place on the third Tuesday of every month at the Woodward Park Regional Library, and begin at 7:00 PM. The series also makes stops at other Fresno County Public Library branches.

Upcoming Jazz @ the Library Events:

Tuesday March 16th - 7:00 PM Jazz On Fire: Music Inspired by Fahrenheit 451

Tuesday April 20th - 7:00 PM - Philadelphia Jazz

Tuesday May 18th 2010 - 7:00 PM  - Featuring a talk by Dr. Larry Sutherland about Fresno State Jazz of 1970's - 1990's

Tuesday June 15th 2010 - 7:00 PM - Featuring a talk by David Aus

Support for Jazz @ the Library  comes from the Community Enrichment Program, administered by the Fresno Arts Council and from the Fresno County Public Library.

Upcoming Jazz at the Library events:

Jazz On Fire - Music Inspired by Fahrenheit 451
Featuring a talk and performance by Les Nunes.
Jazz artist and educator Les Nunes will present a concert of jazz compositions from the 1960’s during the time of the writing by Ray Bradbury of Fahrenheit 451.  The music, some original, presented will mirror the themes and plots of this influential book. This Jazz @ the Library event coincides with The Big Read 2010, an event coordinated by the Fresno County Public Library.

Woodward Park Regional Library - 944 E Perrin Ave (Champlain & Perrin) 

Tuesday April 20th 2010 - 7:00 PM
Featuring a talk by Vince DiCiccio on Jazz From Philly
The City of Brotherly Love isn't just the birthplace of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution - it's also one of the great jazz cities of the world. In this Jazz @ the Library event, Philadelphia native and jazz pianist Vince DiCiccio will tell us more about Philly's rich jazz legacy, and some of the finest players from the city, both big stars and relative unknowns.

Tuesday May 18th 2010 - 7:00 PM 
Featuring a talk by Dr. Larry Sutherland
Woodward Park Regional Library - 944 E Perrin Ave (Champlain & Perrin)

Tuesday June 15th 2010 - 7:00 PM
Featuring a talk by David Aus
Woodward Park Regional Library - 944 E Perrin Ave (Champlain & Perrin)