Cotati Jazz Festival
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| Cotati Jazz Festival | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Cotati, California |
| Years active | 1980 – present |
| Founded by | |
| Date(s) | June |
| Genre(s) | Jazz and related genres |
| Website | CotatiJazz.com |
The Cotati Jazz Festival is an annual music festival held in Cotati, California, USA, since 1980.[1] It typically takes place on Father's Day weekend (in mid-June). Since 2006, admission has been free.
[edit] 28th annual Cotati Jazz Blues & Arts Festival (2008)
To be held on Saturday, June 14, 2008 from noon to 9 p.m. The theme is "Swing Baby, Swing." Free admission.[2]
The announced lineup includes the following local bands:[3]
- Gumbo West
- Moonlighters
- Swing Fever
- The Defenders
- Stompy Jones
[edit] 27th annual Cotati Jazz, Blues & Arts Festival (2007)
In 2007, the event was subtitled A Salute to New Orleans, and pledged 50% of its net profits to Hurricane Katrina relief.[4] Held on Saturday, June 16, 2007 from noon to 6 p.m., its lineup included:[5]
- Fourth Street Jazz Band
- Justis Jones
- Gumbo West
- Christopher Ford
- Music to My Ears Jazz Ensemble
- Bob Logan
- Miano Jarab
- Stewart Potter
- Allegria Latin Jazz, and
- Erstwhile Medicine Show.
[edit] 26th annual Cotati Jazz Blues and Art Festival (2006)
Held on Saturday, June 17, 2006 from noon to midnight, admission was free. The venues included:[6]
- La Plaza Park
- Cotati Creek Cafe
- Dos Amigos Restaurant,
- Spancky’s Bar
- Sweet Lou’s Trattoria
- The Tradewinds
- Oliver’s Market, and
- Redwood Cafe.
[edit] 25th annual Cotati Jazz Blues and Arts Festival (2005)
Held on Saturday, June 18, 2005 from noon to midnight, its lineup included:[7]
- Blue Moon
- Stompy Jones
- Donna Arvidson Band
- Willie & T-Bone
- Fiasco
- Tombao
- Stragglerz
- Ian Scherer Quartet
- Mike Martinez Latin Jazz Band, and
- One World Band.
Admission was $10 adults; free for kids under 12.[8]
[edit] 24th annual Cotati Jazz Festival (2004)
Held on Saturday June 19, 2004 from noon to 9 p.m., it included more than forty artists. Admission was $10.[9]
[edit] 23rd annual Cotati Jazz Festival (2003)
Held on Sunday, June 15, 2003 from noon to 9 p.m, its venues included:
- La Plaza Park
- Dos Amigos Restaurant
- The Tradewinds, and
- Sweet Lou's Family Trattoria.
[edit] 22nd annual Cotati Jazz Festival (2002)
Held on June 15-16, 2002 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
[edit] 21st annual Cotati Jazz Festival (2001)
Held on June 16-17, 2001. Admission was $15 for one day, $25 for both.[10]
[edit] 20th annual Cotati Jazz Festival (2000)
Held in June 2000. Artists appearing included:
- Kenny Stahl[11]
[edit] 19th annual Cotati Jazz Festival (1999)
Held on June 19-20, 1999. Admission was $15 for one day, $25 for both.[12]
[edit] 16th annual Cotati Jazz Festival (1996)
Organized by Jud Snyder, the 1996 festival was held on June 15-16, 1996 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Admission was $12 for one day, $20 for both days. The theme was "Women in Music," and featured performers included:[13]
- Madeline Eastman
- Joyce Cooling
- Madeline Duran
- Dottie Dodgion
- Benny Barth
- Bud Spangler
- Mel Graves, and
- Lisa Carr[14].
[edit] 11th annual Cotati Jazz Festival (1991)
Held on June 15-16, 1991.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Draper, Prudence; Lloyd Draper (2004). Images of America: Cotati. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 0-7385-2873-0.
- ^ Cotati Jazz, Blues, and Arts Festival. Retrieved on 2008-04-01.
- ^ Band Schedule at the Cotati Jazz, Blues & Arts Festival. Retrieved on 2008-04-01.
- ^ Cotati Chamber of Commerce newsletter, April 2007. Retrieved on 2008-02-17.
- ^ Band Schedule at the Cotati Jazz, Blues, and Arts Festival. Retrieved on 2008-02-17.
- ^ Cotati Chamber of Commerce newsletter, May 2006. Retrieved on 2008-02-17.
- ^ Cotati Chamber of Commerce newsletter, June 2005. Retrieved on 2008-02-17.
- ^ Festival Fever. Retrieved on 2008-04-01.
- ^ Metroactive Features - May 19, 2004. Retrieved on 2008-02-17.
- ^ Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 23, 2001. Retrieved on 2008-04-01.
- ^ Kenny Stahl - Jazz Flutist - Appearances. Retrieved on 2008-04-01.
- ^ Agenda of the Regular City Council Meeting for June 9, 1999. Retrieved on 2008-04-01.
- ^ Livin' Is Easy: Cotati Jazz Festival. Retrieved on 2008-04-01.
- ^ Lisa Carr resume. Retrieved on 2008-04-01.
