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OUR 161ST YEAR
NO 23
JUNE 4, 2026
Exploring the roots of jazz ● Marcus Shelby on sax appeal and tap By Christian Kallen With the recent passing of Sonny Rollins on May 25, jazz lost one of its primary voices, which means the loss is to American music. The “Saxophone Colossus” was dominant in the music in the 1950s (the nickname comes from a 1956 album) right through to the end of the century. Though he was 95 when he died, his influence will surely be heard next week when the
Healdsburg Jazz Festival brings a number of saxophonists to town—not least Charles Lloyd. Lloyd will headline the Sunday, June 14, show at Bacchus Landing, marking his 10th time playing for a Healdsburg audience. In fact, festival founder Jessica Felix reminds us that his first visit was in 1997 with — More on page 10
Pride flag, budget approval Photo courtesy of Healdsburg Jazz
What is jazz without the sax? Here he comes again: Saxophone legend Charles Lloyd, seen in this recent photo from the annual Jazz in Marciac festival in France, has been an idiosyncratic innovator since his ‘Forest Flower’ days in the 1960s. Now 88, he comes back to town on June 14 for this year’s Healdsburg Jazz Festival.
● City Council focuses on financial future Staff Report The Healdsburg City Council meeting on Monday was preceded by an annual event, the raising of the Pride flag over city hall. The f lag raising was an occasion for celebration and remembrance. Former mayor
Ozzy Jimenez spoke, thanking the community for supporting the rights of LGBTQIA+ people. Jimenez concluded his remarks by saying, “Healdsburg is inclusive. Healdsburg is for everybody.” Healdsburg Mayor Chris — More on page 3