50th Anniversary Concord Jazz Festival Events
Concord, CA, is gearing up for the 50th anniversary Jazz Festival. To read more about it, click here.
Here’s a rundown of the planned events:
Java & Jazz at Concord Museum and Event Center. Enjoy refreshments and Saturday morning filled with all things jazz from 10 a.m. – 12 noon.
July 27 – Ellen Herdegen shares the history and tales of the Concord Jazz Festival. She worked on the inaugural 1969 Concord Summer Music Festival and continued to be part of the festival for 20 years. She will share her personal experiences, anecdotes and rare memorabilia.
Aug. 24 – Dr. Matthew Zebley takes the stage to talk the history of jazz, background on Concord native Dave Brubeck and perform with his band. He is an educator, composer, jazz artist and multi-instrumentalist. He will provide an in-depth look at West Coast Jazz.
Admission is $5 donation. All proceeds benefit Concord Historical Society. Tickets available at Eventbrite.com or at the door.
Take 10 Ten days of events inspired by jazz
Aug. 1 – Concord’s Music & Market concert at Todos Santos Plaza features Steel ‘n’ Chicago, a Steely Dan and Chicago tribute band. Free event. 6:30-8 p.m.
Aug. 2 – Jazz with Dr. Matt Zebley’s DVC Jazz Ambassadors at The Veranda. Free event. 4-6 p.m.
Aug. 3 – 50th Anniversary Concord Jazz Festival at Concord Pavilion with Dave Koz & Friends: Summer Horns featuring Esperanza Spalding, Kenny Latimore, Rick Braun and Gerald Albright; Chick Corea: The Spanish Heart Band with Carlitos Del Puerto and Marcus Gilmore; Poncho Sanchez & His Latin Jazz Band; The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra with Patti Austin, Jamison Ross and Carmen Bradford; Jazzmeia Horn. Tickets at livenation.com. 2-11 p.m.
Aug. 4 – Concert at Todos Santos Plaza with Mary Fettig Quartet, Steve Snyder’s Big Band, The John Santos Sextet, Soul Sauce and L.O.V.E. Free event. 1-6:30 p.m.
Aug. 5 – Tunes, Tacos & Tequila with Latin jazz and tequila tasting at Puesto in The Veranda. Ticketed tasting event. 6-8 p.m.
Aug. 6 – Trivia, Beer and Latin Jazz by Cabanijazz Project with team trivia and Cali-Mambo Latin music at Concord Tap House. No cover. 5:30-8 p.m.
Aug. 7 – Jazz concert with Matt Zebley Organ Trio featuring Brian Ho and Hamir Atwal at The Forum, Diablo Valley College. Ticketed event. 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 8 – Music & Market concert in Todos Santos Plaza with David Laflamme’s “It’s a Beautiful Day,” late ‘60s rock legend. Free event. 6:30-8 p.m.
Aug. 9 – Mixer & Live Jazz at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor with Nick Phillips/Ariane Cap Group. Ticketed event. 7-10 p.m.
Aug. 10 – Blue Devils World Championship Finals viewing party at Todos Santos Plaza. Free event. 2-8 p.m.
Jazz Inspired Art by Wren Avenue Elementary: School of the Arts
150+ pieces of jazz-inspired student art from Concord magnet art and performing arts elementary school on display in August and September at Brenden Theatre, 1985 Willow Pass Rd.