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July 19, 2019
50th Anniversary Concord Jazz Festival celebration features 10 days of music JAY BEDECARRÉ The Pioneer
A variety of jazz-themed events through Aug. 24 will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Concord Jazz Festival, highlighted by concerts at the Concord Pavilion and Todos Santos Plaza on the Aug. 3-4 weekend. The Concord Summer Festival was first held Aug. 26-31, 1969 at what is now Dave
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Dave Koz (above) and Friends: Summer Horns featuring Esperanza Spalding, Kenny Latimore, Rick Braun and Gerald Albright are part of the 50th Anniversary Concord Jazz Festival concert at the Concord Pavilion, “The House That Jazz Built,” on Sat., Aug. 3. There will be over a dozen breweries and wineries offering tastings at pre-concert festivities from 4-6 p.m. along with arts and crafts booths. Tickets at livenation.com.
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Brubeck Park adjacent to Concord High School. The festival continued in the park through 1974, providing the impetus for the construction of the Pavilion, which opened the following May as “The House That Jazz Built.” Local auto dealer and jazz devotee Carl Jefferson developed the idea of the festival and guided it through its years in the park and then at the new Pavilion. While the festival was held in the park the programming was heavy on jazz but also included country (Chet Atkins and Boots Randolph), comedy (Bill Cosby), rock (Carlos Santana) and classical pops (conductor Arthur Fiedler with the San Francisco Symphony). From the festival’s success sprang the Concord Jazz record label in 1973 when Jefferson realized that many of
the legendary jazz musicians who came to the festival were unable to get their music recorded and released. Concord Jazz is now part of Concord Music (one of the largest music companies in the world with over 12,000 albums) and continues its commitment to presenting the finest jazz and live music with this year’s line-up in Concord, according to Concord Records President (and De La Salle High grad) John Burk. There will be anniversary events throughout the community, including two Jazz & Java presentations at the Concord Museum, concerts at Diablo Valley College, The Veranda and Todos Santos Plaza and jazz-themed events at Concord Tap House, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor and Puesto in The Veranda.
The 50th Anniversary Concord Jazz Festival concert on Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Pavilion presented by Live Nation and Concord Jazz includes Dave Koz & Friends, Chick Corea, Poncho Sanchez & His Latin Jazz Band, The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra and much more. The festivities begin at 4 p.m. with pre-concert music plus beer, wine and arts and crafts booths. The Sunday, Aug. 4, free concert at Todos Santos Plaza features the Mary Fettig Quartet, Steve Snyder’s Big Band, The John Santos Sextet, Soul Sauce and L.O.V.E. Music begins at 1 o’clock in the downtown Concord park. The festival was last held 15 years ago in 2004 at the Pavilion with Poncho Sanchez on the bill.
50th Anniversary Concord Jazz Festival Events
Java & Jazz at Concord Museum and Event Center to 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. 4–10 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. 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.
Aug. 6 – Trivia, Beer and Latin Jazz by Cabanijazz ProjJazz Inspired Art by ect with team trivia and Cali- Wren Avenue ElemenMambo Latin music at Contary: School of the Arts cord Tap House. No cover. 5:30-8 p.m. 150+ pieces of jazzinspired student art from Aug. 7 - Jazz concert Concord magnet art and with Matt Zebley Organ Trio performing arts elementary featuring Brian Ho and school on display in August Hamir Atwal at The Forum, and September at Brenden Diablo Valley College. Ticket- Theatre, 1985 Willow Pass ed event. 7:30 p.m. Rd.
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