Cotati Jazz Festival

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.

31st annual Cotati Jazz Festival (2011)

Held on Saturday, June 18, 2011 from noon to 7 p.m.^[2]

The lineup included the following artists and bands:^[3]

• The Gomez Counter Band
• Keith Andrew Band
• Gumbo West
• Tracy Rose Trio & Pamela Hamilton
• Tumbao
• One World Band
• Jazz Roots
• Chris Miano
• Dick Conte Jazz Quartet

30th annual Cotati Jazz & Antiques Festival (2010)

Held on Saturday, June 19, 2010 from noon to 7 p.m.^[4]

Susan Comstock Quintet in 2010

The lineup included the following artists and bands:^[5]

• The Susan Comstock Quintet
• Rotten Tomatoes
• Soul Shine Band
• Keith Andrew Band
• Strange Brew
• Still Smooth
• Simply Amazing
• Sunday at Ed’s
• Chris Miano Band
• Jazz Roots
• Dan Castro Group (bass clarinet)

28th annual Cotati Jazz Blues & Arts Festival (2008)

Held on Saturday, June 14, 2008 from noon to midnight. The theme was "Swing Baby, Swing." Free admission.^[6] 50% of net profits were pledged to the Rancho Cotate Music Boosters.^[7]

The lineup included the following artists and local bands:^[8]

• The Keith Andrew Band
• The Blues Defenders
• The Blues Revue
• The Defenders
• Tony Gagarin
• Robert Gastelum
• Gumbo West
• Himalaya
• Jazz Roots
• Moonlighters
• The Pyrotones
• Tracy Rose Quartet
• Stompy Jones
• Jeffrey Suttles
• Swing Fever
• The Thugz
• Tumbao

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.^[9] Held on Saturday, June 16, 2007 from noon to 6 p.m., its lineup included:^[10]

• 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.

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:^[11]

• La Plaza Park
• Cotati Creek Cafe
• Dos Amigos Restaurant,
• Spancky’s Bar
• Sweet Lou’s Trattoria
• The Tradewinds
• Oliver’s Market, and
• Redwood Cafe.

25th annual Cotati Jazz Blues and Arts Festival (2005)

Held on Saturday, June 18, 2005 from noon to midnight, its lineup included:^[12]

• 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 youngsters under age 12.^[13]

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.^[14]

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.

22nd annual Cotati Jazz Festival (2002)

Held on June 15–16, 2002 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

21st annual Cotati Jazz Festival (2001)

Held on June 16–17, 2001. Admission was $15 for one day, $25 for both.^[15]

20th annual Cotati Jazz Festival (2000)

Held on June 17–18, 2000. Artists appearing included:

• Kenny Stahl^[16]

19th annual Cotati Jazz Festival (1999)

Held on June 19–20, 1999. Admission was $15 for one day, $25 for both.^[17]

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:^[18]

• Madeline Eastman
• Joyce Cooling
• Madeline Duran
• Dottie Dodgion
• Benny Barth
• Bud Spangler
• Mel Graves, and
• Lisa Carr.^[19]

Previous years

• A Cotati Jazz Festival was held 1–6 p.m. on June 27–28, 1981 and featured a Bobby Hutcherson quartet. Admission cost $8 for both days.
• The 4th annual Cotati Jazz Festival was held on June 2–3, 1984.
• The 7th annual Cotati Jazz Festival was held on June 13–14, 1987.
• The 8th annual Cotati Jazz Festival was held on June 11–12, 1988.
• The 9th annual Cotati Jazz Festival was held on June 17–18, 1989.
• The 11th annual Cotati Jazz Festival was held on June 15–16, 1991.^[1]
• The 12th annual Cotati Jazz Festival was held in June 1991 and lasted two days.
• The 15th annual Cotati Jazz Festival was held on June 17–18, 1995. Admission cost $22 for both days.

See also

• List of San Francisco Bay Area festivals and fairs

References

External links

• Official website

Coordinates: 38°19′36″N 122°42′26″W / 38.32669°N 122.70721°W / 38.32669; -122.70721