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21st Annual WJCT Jacksonville Jazz Festival Presents a Week of SIZZLING SOUNDS eel the energy. Experience the excitement. Jacksonville's sizzling, weeklong celebration is one of the nation's hottest Fjazz tickets around, drawing thousands of fans to events throughout the city. From dynamic superstars like Al Jarreau and the Neville Brothers to rising new talents, this year's event offers another first-class lineup. Jazz Fest 2000, presented by BellSouth, November 4-11, is jam­ packed with activities beginning with Metris Patrons' Party, "Jacksonville and All That Jazz," on Saturday, November 4 in its new location at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. The dazzling black-tie gala offers gourmet dining and dancing until midnight to the high-energy tunes of the Swingin' Medallions and the Lisa Kelly­ J.B. SccittJazz5tet. Next, the Festival continues two traditions which debuted last year. On Monday, November 6, WJCT and the Ritz Theatre & La Villa Museum join to present the second annual Jazz at the Ritz concert, featuring the remarkable sounds of the Marcus Printup Quartet. On Wednesday, November 8, WJCT offers the second annual Jazz for Kids clinics, bringing jazz to a new generation of listeners and performers. Freeman, N nenna Freelon, the John Scofield Bump Band, Los The Great American Jazz Piano Competition celebrates its 18th Hombres Calientes and more. The concert ends with the Metris Sky year in a new location. On Thursday, November 9, five jazz pianists Blast, a spectacular fireworks display that wraps up a week of special compete before a panel of renowned judges in Jacoby Symphony Hall events. in the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts. For more information, call the Jazz Festival Hotline at (904) 358- And for the first time, the fifth annual Jacksonville Jazz Jams 6336, dial *JAZZ on a BellSouth Mobility phone or visitthe WJCT Jazz become an official part of the Festival. Hosted by the Lisa Kelly-J.B. Web site at www.jaxjazzfest.com. Scott Jazz 5tet and open to all musicians, the freewheeling jams take place at Crawdaddy's Restaurant on Thursday, Friday and Saturday Jacksonville & All That Jazz nights, November 9-11. Metris Patrons' Party Opens the Festival in Style On Friday, November 10, Metropolitan Park is the scene for great jazz on the riverfront. Friday night's concert celebrates the full spec­ Kick off a week of spectacular jazz at the Metris Patrons' Party, a daz ­ trum of jazz featuring the Neville Brothers, one of the most entertain­ zling black-tie dinner party with a Roaring '20s theme. Dine in ele­ ing musical families in the world, and Craig Chaquico, a wildly popu - gance on Saturday, November 4, at the gala's new location, the Prime lar contemporary jazz guitarist formerly with Jefferson Starship. Osborn Convention Center, with cocktails at 7 p.m. and dinner with Surge and Teddy Washington & the Point After share the spotlight. wine at 8 p.m. Then dance the night away with the high-energy tunes of the Swingin' Medallions and the Lisa Kelly -J.B. Scott Jazz 5tet. Special attractions at this year's gala include back-room gaming tables, classic cars and the second annual Jazz Hall of Fame cere­ monies. Ira Koger, a well-known local patron ofthe arts, and the late Rich Matteson, UNF's first director of Jazz Studies, will be inducted. Several ticket packages are available. Grand Benefactor tickets, $1 ,000 per couple, entitle the holder to a limousine ride to and from the Patrons' Party, a personalized commemorative Jazz 2000 poster, two tickets to the Great American Jazz Piano Competition, plus V1P credentials for the Metropolitan Park concerts. Benefactor tickets, $500 per couple, include two tickets to the Jazz Piano Competition, a signed and numbered Jazz 2000 poster, plus full V1P credentials to the Metropolitan Park concerts. Patrons' Party Package tickets are $175 per person and include VIP front-stage seating and parking for the Festival concerts in Metropolitan Park, a ticket to the annual Jazz Breakfast, a commemorative mug and more. Party-only tickets are $125 per person. For tickets, call (904) 358 -6336. Saturday, November 11,offers a full day of excitement. The Metris Jazz on the Run, a 5K run/walk that is part of the Jacksonville Grand Jazz at the Ritz Prix circuit, begins at 8:30 a.m. Saturday's concert in Metro Park A New Tradition Finds a Foothold offers music from morning until midnight, with a lineup including WJCT and the Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum present the second five-time Grammy winner Al Jarreau, The Rippingtons featuring Russ annual Jazz at the Ritz concert on Monday, November 6, at 7:30 p.m.

a special section of Jacksonville Magazine second-place challenger wins $1,500. Third­ Join the fun and enjoy jazz late into the place takes $750, and the two runners -up night. For more information. call 358-6336. receive $400 each. Reserved seating for the Great American Metris Jazz on the Run Ja zz Piano Competition is available for $11, Run To the Beat plus a service charge, through the Times­ Metris Jazz on the Run, a 5K run/walk that is Union Center for the Performing Arts, (904) part of the Jacksonville Grand Prix circuit, 633 - 6110, and other Ticketmaster outlets, begins and ends at The Jacksonville Landing (904) 353 -3309. on Saturday, November 11. Part of the Jazz Festival for the seventh year, the event offers Jazz for Kids cash awards, music along the route, and an Clinics Return to the Ritz Theatre after- run party at the Landing topped off with A big hit last year, WJCT's second annual door prizes, refreshments and entertainment Jazz for Kids clinics bring jazz to a new genera­ by the band Vagabond's Dream. tion of listeners and performers. The Lisa The entry fee is $15 until October 31, and Kelly-J.B. Scott Jazz 5tet and saxophonist Ken $20 November 1 through race day. The family Valentine present an engaging, interactive fee for up to four people is $3o through in the beautifully restored Ritz Theatre. program that introduces jazz history, instru­ October 31, and $40 November 1 through race This year's concert features the remarkable ments and musical concepts. day. School and corporate teams are encour­ sounds of the Marcus Printup Quartet. Two clinics will be conducted at the Ritz aged to participate. High school track and Trumpeter Marcus Printup, winner of the Theatre on Wednesday, November 8. The first cross-country teams can enter up to 10 run­ prestigious International Trumpet Guild clinic at 9:30 a.m. is for elementary school stu- ners for $50. Competition, has performed with Jacksonville The race will begin at 8:30 a.m. Pre -regis­ favorite Marcus Roberts and currently tours tration is available at 1st Place Sports, located with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra and at 3853 Baymeadows Rd., and in Sawgrass with his own band. Village in Ponte Vedra Beach. Race day regis­ In keeping with one of the main purposes of tration begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Landing. the Jazz Festival- to showcase emerging Prizes include: $300 to the overall first ­ artists-the award-winning Douglas Anderson place male and female runners: $100 to the School of the Arts Jazz Ensemble will share the second place finishers: Jazz 2000 posters and spotlight at the Ritz, opening for Printup. coffee mugs to the overall top 10 male and Tickets are $12 and are available at the Ritz female runners; Jazz posters to the top three Theatre, located at 829 Davis Street, and at male and female finishers in each age group: a Ticketmaster, (904) 353 -3309. Seating is open special prize to those who run with a musical and limited to 400 attendees. For ticket infor­ instrument in the Jazz Master category; and dents, and the second at 11 a.m. is for middle mation, call the Ritz Theatre at (904) 632-5555. two tickets to Saturday's Metro Park concert to school students. The clinics are free and open each member of the high school team with the Great American Jazz to all area students. Teachers interested in best finish. bringing their classes should call the Duval Children can run for free in the one-mile Piano Competition County Public Schools at (904) 390-2140. Celebrating Its 18th Year Kid's Fun Run that begins at 9:30 a.m. at The Landing. Registration takes place at 9 a.m. Five of today's finest jazz pianists will com­ Jacksonville Jazz Jams J axson de Ville will make a special guest pete for the honor of winning the 18th annual Come One, Come All appearance from 9:15 to 10 ,15 a.m. All finish­ Great American Jazz Piano Competition, to be Join us for the Fifth Annual Jacksonville ers will receive a ribbon. The two schools with held on Thursday, November 9 at 7 p.m. in Jazz Jams, an official part of the WJCT the highest percentage of students participat­ Jacoby Symphony Hall in the Times-Union Jacksonville Jazz Festival for the first time this ing in the Fun Run will receive cash prizes, a Center for the Performing Arts. year. Hosted by the popular Lisa Kelly -J.B. $100 first prize and a $75 second prize. The The names of the five finalists are: Yuval Scott Jazz 5tet, the jams offer jazz improvisa­ class with the most students participating will Cohen, Joe Gilman, Matt King, Deanna tions in a jazz club atmosphere Thursday, receive a free pizza and ice cream party. Witkowski and Donald Vega. Friday and Saturday nights, November 9-11, For race and registration information call On November 9, the finalists will perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Crawdaddy's (9o4) 739 -1917· before a renowned panel of five judges- Hal Restaurant on the Southbank. The jams are Galper, Frank Kimbrough, Horace Silver, free and open to all musicians, from high Shirley Horn and Renee Rosnes. Each pianist school to professional level. Thursday night will play a 20-minute selection, backed by traditionally features piano competition final ­ bassist Jay Leonhart and drummer Danny ists and judges. Friday and Saturday nights Gottlieb. While the judges deliberate, atten­ attract student musicians, along with Festival dees will be entertained by the talented vocal­ musicians and area professional musicians. ist/pianist Dena DeRose. Saturday night will begin with one or two sets All five finalists will receive cash prizes. The by some of Ja cksonville's promising young .· . first- place winner receives $3,500 and the musicians, invited by Ken Valentine, presi ­ opportunity to play at the WJCT Jacksonville dent of the UNF student chapter of the Jazz Festival on Saturday, November 11. The International Association of Jazz Educators.

a special section of Jacksonville Magazine Celebrates the Fusion of Jacksonville and Jazz The highly anticipated Jazz 2000 commemorative poster is an original water­ color by Jacksonville artist Tony Chavez celebrating the fusion of Jacksonville and the jazz genre. A larger­ than-life jazz guitarist glows in the Jazz Festival spotlight as the Festival crowd cheers in front of the Metropolitan Park Pavilion. The tuning keys of the electric guitar are cleverly designed to denote the year 2000. Illustrating a SINCE 1973 new tradition, fireworks illuminate the Jacksonville Persepolis skyline and the St. Johns River. ORIENTAL RUGS "I wanted to depict the elements of a 'Jacksonville Buy ❖ Sell ❖ Trade jazz night' by using watercol­ Professional Cleaning & Repair or to give the poster a softer, looser feeling, and by using less definitive strokes to Deerwood Village express the freedom and ease of jazz," says Chavez. Chavez, a self- taught artist, is a native of the 9900 Baymeadows Rd.• 904-641-2222 Philippines. He works primarily in oils and watercol­ Hours: Mon-Sun, 10am-6pm ors and produces a variety of visual arts including murals. portraits and caricatures. After serving in the U.S . Navy for nearly 23 years, Chavez now owns and operates Gina] ex. a Jacksonville art and framing gallery. The 2000 poster is available at area poster and frame shops, as well as the Festival. The poster is also available at WJCT and the WJCT Jazz Web site, www.jaxjazzfest.com. Throughout the Festival, prices will be $15for an unsigned poster and $25 for a signed and numbered poster. After the event, the prices increase to $25 and $50 respectively. WJCT Jacksonville Jazz Fest Jazz Card Simplify Your Spending with Festival Debit Card This year, Festival-goers will again load their cash on the Ja zz Card. Sponsored by Wherehouse Music and the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), the Jazz Card is a convenient debit card needed to make all purchases at the event. The Jazz Card, which will showcase the 21st annual commemorative poster by Jacksonville's Tony Chavez, must be loaded with a minimum value of $5. Cards NORTH FLORIDA'S can be reloaded to increase the amounts on the balance. All retail booths will have a computer terminal to debit the card value, as well as provide an up-to -the­ PREM,IER LITERARY EVENT minute balance. "We proved last year that this service eases the flow of traffic and To Benefit improves customer service at the gate and at all vendor booths throughout Metropolitan Park, not to mention simplifying purchases for all attendees," says THE JACKSONVILLE Vic DiGenti, vice president of community support at WJCT and executive produc­ er of the Jazz Festival. According to DiGenti, many music festivals and sporting PUBLIC LIBRARY events across the country are now offering this service, and the cards are consid­ SATURDAY, ered collectors' items. Any unused funds remaining on the card will benefit WJCT's programming FEBRUARY 17, 2001 efforts. However. Festival -goers who want a refund on the balance may do so at specific locations in Metropolitan Park through Saturday, November 11. For FORINFORMATIO N more information, call (904) 358- 6336. OR TO VOLUNTEER,

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a special section of Jacksonville Magazine schedule & TICKETS THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9-11 Crawdaddy's Restaurant Jackson ville Jazz Jams ...... 9 p.m. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Metropolitan Park Concert Teddy Washington & the Point After ...... 6:30 p.m . Craig Chaquico & Acoustic Highway ...... 7:25 p.m. Surge ...... 8:40 p.m. Neville Brothers ...... 9:20 p.m. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Jacksonville Landing Metris Jazz on the Run ...... 8:30 a.m. With Vagabond's Dream SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Prime Osborn Convention Center Metropolitan Park Concert Metris Patrons' Party ...... 1 p.m. Jazz Breakfast with Swamp Dog Jazz Band ...... 9:30 a.m . With the Swingin' Medallions and the Lisa Kelly-J.B. Scott Jazz 5tet Citibank Jazz in the Schools All Star Jazz Ensemble ...... 11:20 a.m. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Mambo Blue ...... 11:45 a.m. Un iversity of North Florida Jazz Ensemble ...... 12:25 p.m . Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum Jazz at the Ritz ...... 7:30 p.m. Piano Competiti on Winner (TBA) ...... 1:15 p.m. Dot Wilder Jazz Quintet ...... 1:40 p.m . With the Dougla s Anderson Scho ol of th e Arts Jazz En semble The Rippingtons featuring Russ Freeman ...... 2:20 p.m. and the Marcus Printup Quartet John Scofield Bump Band ...... 3:50 p.m. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Nnenna Freelon ...... 5:05 p.m. Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum Kevin Bales Group ...... 6:10 p.m . Jazz for Kids Clinics ...... 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. The James Carter Electric Project ...... 6:50 p.m. With the Lisa Kelly-J .B. ScottJazz 5tet and Ken Valentine Los Hombres Calientes ...... 8:10 p.m . Al Jarreau ...... 9:30 p.m . THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Metris Sky Blast ...... 10:55 p.m. Jacoby Symphony Hall, Times-Union Center Times and artists subject to change . For up-to-date information, call WJCT's Great American Jazz Piano Competition p.m. Jazz Hotline at (904} 358-6336, dial *JAZZon a BellSouth Mobility Phone, With Dena DeRose or visit the WJCT Jazz Festival Web site at www.jaxjazzfest.com.

Tickets to the 21st annual WJCT Jacksonville Jazz Festival are available at a • GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS are $8 per day at the gate. WJCT members who variety of locations, including the WJCT Jazz Web site at www.jaxjazzfest.com. display their member card at the ticket booth will receive one free general The following ticket options are available: admission ticket with each $8 ticket purchased. • METRIS PATRONS' PAR1Y-Patrons' Package tickets, $175 per person, include • BACKSTAGE CAFE TICKETS, available only at WJCT, provide cabaret-style seat­ VIP seating and parking at Metro Park concerts, a ticket to the annual Jazz ing in the shaded, covered area behind the stage under the Florida National Breakfast, a commemorative mug and more. Patrons' Party only tickets are $125 Pavilion. These tickets provide access to the park and the backstage pavilion per person. For more information, call (904) 358-6336. only. Backstage Cafe tickets are sold only as a combination package for both • JAZZ AT THE RITZ-Tickets are $12 and are available at the Ritz Theatre, Friday and Saturday, November 10 and 11. Packages are $60 per person or $110 (904) 632-5555, and at Ticketmaster, (904) 353-3309. Seating is open and lim• per couple and are limited to the first 1,000 sold. Each Backstage Cafe ticket ited to 400 attendees. includes entry to the Saturday morning Jazz Breakfast. • GREAT AMERICAN JAZZ PIANO COMPETITION -Reserved seating is available for • DAILY PAVILION passes are sold at the gate and are $40. These tickets pro­ $11, plus a service charge, through the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, (904) 633-6110, and Ticketmaster outlets, (904) 353-3309. vide one day's admission to the shaded, covered area behind the stage under the Florida National Pavilion and do not include a pass to the Jazz Breakfast. • FESTIVAL CONCERTS-Advance two-day and one-day tickets may be purchased through November 10 at WJCT, Gate Food Posts, ABC Fine Wine & Spirits and For all other ticket information, call the WJCT Jazz Hotline at (904) 358- First Union National Bank locations. The advance two-day tickets are $10 each, a 6336, dial *JAZZ on a BellSouth Mobility phone, or visit the WJCT Jazz Web savings of $6. One-day tickets purchased in advance are $5 each, a $3 savings. site at www.jaxjazzfest.com.

a special section of Jacksonville Magazine Building a Better Community WJCT, Jacksonville's local public broadcasting station, has been serving Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia for more than 40 years. Locally owned and operated, WJCT is proud of its long record of quality programming and its indispens­ able contributions to the First Coast. Channel 7 offers intelligent. high-quality tele­ vision programming that makes a difference. Today, when the average child watches nearly two and one-half hours of television each day, WJCT broadcasts more than 50 hours of award-winning children's shows each week. These shows promote learning, character development, and the joy of reading, free from commercial messages and vio­ lent behavior. WJCT's regular programming also reflects its commitment to quality, offering adult viewers many excellent programs not available elsewhere. Committed to keeping its viewers well informed on Nathan H. Wilson local issues, WJCT also broadcasts an average of Center for the Arts 266 hours of local programming per year, more than any other PBS station in the country. Its local Florida Community College programs include regular shows like "Picture at Jacksonville - South Campus This," "Real School" and, beginning in November, 11901 Beach Boulevard "Jacksonville Exchange Week in Review," as well as forums featuring stories on local political figures Box Office and Information and town meetings on vital issues. (904 )646-2222 WJCT is gaining a national reputation for qual ­ ity. This year, the station produced the one-hour documentary ''Silent Witnesses, America's Historic Trees," which aired in more than 180 public broadcasting markets. WJCT 89.9 FM is the radio station that pro­ TAKE TWENTY vides the "news you need." The station provides expanded, in-depth local news coverage not avail­ MINUTES ... able on any other radio station, as well as some of the best news and information programs avail ­ able. In keeping with the station's mission to maintain a strong voice in the local community, 89.9 FM produces "Jacksonville Exchange," a daily program featuring in-depth analyses of local and regional issues and cultural events. WJCT' s Radio Reading Service is a valuable community resource for the sight-impaired. WJCT' s committment to the First Coast com­ munity is apparent in its participation in several education initiatives. Partnering with the Jacksonville Cultural Council in the National Fora Beach & Teacher Training Institute for Mathematics, Science and Technology (NTTI), the station spon­ GolfLifestyle sors workshops that train teachers to use technol­ I'll help you to identify ogy in the classroom. As a participant in Ready to your financial priorities & Call Kent R. Wilkinson Learn. WJCT builds upon its children's program­ stay on the right track. ming, sponsoring innovative workshops for par­ ents and caregivers of disadvantaged children to • LIFE INSURANCE PLANNING promote literacy and school readiness. • FINANCIAL SECURITY ANALYSIS Today, the station is poised on the brink of a Stockton ... A Tradition Smee 1884 • WEALTH CREATION new and exciting future in the digital age. but one • I NCOME PROTECTION Office: 904-285-4884, ext. 120 thing will never change: WJCT remains committed Mobile: 904-910-8859 to its viewers and listeners and will continue to Derek L. Rogers provide the quality programs and educational out­ [email protected] RIVERPOINTE FINANC IAL GROUP, l NC . reach activities that build a better community. (904) 398-9986 ext. 21 www.abeachlife.com For more information, visit the WJCTWeb site atwww.wj ct.org.

a special section of Jacksonville Maga zine Signature School Program. TEDDY WASHINGTON & THE The Douglas Anderson School of the Arts Jazz POINT AFTER Ensemble performs Monday, No vember 6 at 7:30 Teddy Washington is well known as a talented p.m . at Jazz at the Ritz at the Ritz Theatre & trumpet player, vocalist and bandleader, as well LaVilla Museum. as a noted historian and author. He has played MARCUS PRINTUP QUARTET for and with such musical stars as Marvin Gaye, Trumpeter Marcus Printup was raised in Ray Charles, Gladys Knight, Diana Ross , James The WJCT Jacksonville Jazz Festival is recog­ Conyers, Georgia, where his first musical influ­ Brown, Patti LaBelle, B. B. King and Frank nized for featuring world-renowned musicians ences were spirituals and gospel music he heard Sinatra. Washington covers music from jazz, to and for showcasing emerging local and regional in church. He discovered jazz as a senior in high blues, to R&B, to big band with equal enthusi­ talent. This year's performers in order of their school and went on to study jazz at the asm . He has performed at the WJCT Jacksonville 't appearance at the Jazz Festival, are: University of North Florida (UNF). While attend­ Jazz Festival six times. ing UNF, Printup won the International Trumpet Teddy Washington & the Point After performs SWINGIN' MEDALLIONS Guild Competition . Soon thereafter, he met and Friday, November 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Metropolitan The Swingin' Medallions' high-energy party began touring with Jacksonville native Marcus Park. style remains timeless among audiences of all Roberts . He has recorded four solo albums­ ages. Although membership in the group has Songs for the Beautiful Woman, Unveiled, Hub changed over the years, its popularity has not. Songs with trumpeter Tim Hagans and, most The eight-member band is led by founder John recently, Nocturnal Traces. Currently, he tours McElrath and now includes his two sons. Today's with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra and with Medallions feature a five-piece horn section and his own band. blend the sounds of yesterday and today. This The Marcus Printup Quartet performs Monday, blend appeals to college audiences as well as November 6 at 8:25 p.m . at Jazz at the Ritz at mature rock-n-rollers. the Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum. The Swingin' Medallions perform Saturday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. during the Metris Patrons' Party DENA DEROSE at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. A native of Binghamton, New York, Dena DeRose began formal piano training at the age of three. In 1988, DeRose began to experience CRAIG CHAQUICO & ACOUSTIC severe pain in her right hand. When subsequent surgeries for carpal tunnel syndrome and arthritis HIGHWAY Chaquico's remarkable career as a professional effectively kept her from playing the piano for rock and jazz guitarist began in 1974 when, as a more than three years, she discovered a new, senior in high school, he was invited to record unexpected talent-singing. After a full recov­ with the renowned rock band Jefferson Starship ery, she began to integrate her piano playing on the group's Dragon Fly album. He quickly with her singing. became the band's full-time lead guitarist and Her debut recording as a leader, Introducing contributing writer, penning some of Starship's Dena DeRose (1996), received rave reviews in the biggest hits. U.S. and abroad. The release of her critically Chaquico left Starship in 1990 and changed acclaimed second recording, Another World the direction of his musical career with his 1993 (1999), contributed to her growing reputation as solo debut, Acoustic Highway, which broke from a compelling vocal stylist, an accomplished jazz his rock-and-roll past and introduced his con­ LISA KELLY-J.B. SCOTT JAZZSTET pianist, and a sophisticated arranger and com­ With a repertoire of timeless standards, temporary/pop instrumental sound. The album poser. DeRose's latest recording, I Can See Clearly obscure tunes and original compositions, the was honored as Billboard Magazine's Top New Age Now, is scheduled for release in November 2000. Lisa Kelly-J.B. Scott Jazz 5tet focuses on sponta­ Indie Album. In 1994, its follow-up, Acoustic Dena DeRose performs Thursday, November 9 neous musical creativity with an edge, capturing Planet, reached No. 1 on Billboard's "New at the Great American Jazz Piano Competition, the essence of mainstream jazz with roots in Age/Adult Alternative" chart and received a which begins at 7 p.m. swing. Trumpeter J.B. Scott, an instructor at the Grammy nomination. Chaquico released A University of North Florida, provides swinging, Thousand Pictures in 1996, followed by Once in a sassy, fiery lines and presents a tasteful balance Blue Universe in 1997. to the smooth and silky stylings of Kelly's voice. Chaquico's latest CD, Four Corners, draws from The Lisa Kelly-J .B. Scott Jazz 5tet performs his affinity for Native American culture as well as Saturday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. during the Metris his dual histories-as a rock guitarist and as an Patrons' Party and Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 9:30 instrumental pop artist. He currently tours as a I and 11 a.m. at the Jazz for Kids Clinics . The solo headliner and collaborates with musicians group also leads the Jacksonville Jazz Jams, on a variety of projects. Nov. 9-11, at 9 p.m. Craig Chaquico & Acoustic Highway performs Friday, November 10 at 7:25 p.m. in DOUGLAS ANDERSON SCHOOL OF Metropolitan Park. THE ARTS JAZZ ENSEMBLE Established as an arts school in 1985, SURGE Douglas Anderson School of the Arts has become The music of Surge has been described as a model of excellence in academic and artistic "dynamic, cool and sweet." The five-member achievement. Among its premier performing contemporary jazz group is based in Jacksonville groups is the Jazz Ensemble I under the direc­ and is noted for high-explosive energy balanced tion of Ace Martin . The Jazz Ensemble has by sensitive ballads. The group has recorded two attained numerous awards and achievements and CDs, Too Hot to Sleep, which was dedicated to consistently receives superior ratings at district, the City of Jacksonville, and Dreams. Surge is state and national festivals . Recently, the well known for performances at WJCT's Douglas Anderson Music Department was recog­ Jacksonville Jazz Festival in 1996 and 1997, nized as one of the Top 100 in the Grammy WFSJ's Florida Smooth Jazz Series, the Florida

a special section of Jacksonville Magazine Theatre, Jazz in the Park and other ven ues. keyboardist and sin ger, Cyril's professio nal start in Jazz Band are: 25-year jazz veteran Ken Calhoun Surge performs Friday, No vember 10 at 8:40 music came in 1967, when he joined brothers Art on banjo, guitar and vocals; bassist Scott Smith; p.m. in Metropolitan Park. and Aaron in the group Art Nevi lle and the Neville drummer Rick Kirkland ; and vocalist Lisa Kelly. Sounds. Swa mp Dog Jazz Band performs Saturday, NEVILLE BROTHERS Their latest release is Valence Street (1999), a No vember 11 at 9:30 a.m. during the Jazz One of the most compelling and entertaining salute to the street in Uptown Ne w Orleans where Breakfast in Metropolitan Park. musical families in the world, the Neville Brothers the brothers grew up and where Art still li ves. have been recording music together since 1978, The Neville Brothers perform Friday, November cmBANK JAZZ IN THE SCHOOLS though their individual recording histories span 10 at 9:20 p.m. in Metropolitan Park. ALL-STAR ENSEMBLE over 40 years. Brothers Art, Charles, Aaron and The Citibank Jazz in the Schools All-Star Cyril have earned worldwide recognition as vocal­ VAGABOND'S DREAM Ensemble, composed of area high school music ists and musicians and have maintained a reputa­ Vagabond's Dream is kno wn for its dynamic students, made its debut at the Festival in 1995. tion for producing fresh, captivating songs that performances and the wide variety of music it Led by University of North Florida music instruc­ explore the diversity of classical modes and their performs. Its repertoire includes songs ranging tor/ pianist Kevin Bales, the ensemble is a result own musical heritage of gospel, R&B , reggae, rock from classic rock to R&B, blues and swing. The of a joint education project between the Citibank and doo-wop . group's fun , festive performances and ability to Jazz in the Schools program and the WJCT The Nevilles grew up in New Orleans. Oldest appeal to a wide variety of musical tastes ha ve Jacksonville Jazz Festival. brother Art was the first to become a professional made it much in demand at festivals, night clubs The Citibank Jazz in the Schools program is an musician when he was featured on the Hawkettes' and parties throughout the Southeast. innovative arts education program that brings single "Mardi Gras Mambo, " which has become a Vagabond's Dream performs at The Landing jazz into the classroom through a series of clinics New Orleans standard, reissued every year at Saturday, November 11 at 9:30 a.m. following the taught by professional jazz musicians. The musi­ Mardi Gras time. Charles has been making his liv­ Metris Jazz on the Run. cians work with the jazz bands of each school for ing playing the saxophone ever since he began a week each spring and conclude with a concert his professional career in New Orleans almost 50 SWAMP DOG JAZZ BAND for the entire school. Swamp Dog Jazz Band offers a potpourri of years ago playing with a group called the The Citibank Jazz in the Schools All-Star jazz styles, from Latin and contemporary to bebop Turquoise and touring with the likes of Big Ensemble performs Saturday, November 11 at and traditional. Collectively, this seven-piece Maybelle, Jimmy Reed and Piney Brown. Aaron, 11:20 a.m. in Metropolitan Park. whose smooth vocal stylings are perhaps the most ensemble has professional experience spanning recognized of the group's, made his first impact more than 70 years. Trumpeter/vocalist J.B. MAMBO BLUE as a solo artist in 1967 with the Top 5 smash hit Scott, clarinetist/ sax man Bill Prince, and trom­ Mambo Blue emerged on the Jacksonville "Tell It Like It Is," a million-seller that reached bonist/tuba player Marc Dickman are the co-lead­ music scene at the beginning of 2000, but its No. 2 in the charts. Cyril, the youngest and the ers of Swamp Dog Jazz Band. All three are full­ music has already met with great excitement, most political and outspoken brother, is responsi­ time faculty members at the University of North enthusiasm and following . Firmly rooted in the ble for songs such as "My Blood," "Wake-Up," and Florida and provide an impressive musical resume . traditions of Latin music and jazz, this accom­ "Sister Rosa ." An accomplished percussionist, The four additional members of Swamp Dog plished quintet is led by Angel Roman on acoustic

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a special section of Jacksonville Magazine the fold. Joi ning veteran pianist Dave Kochans ki and bassi st Kim Stone are drummer Da ve Hooper, saxophonist Paul Taylor and percussionist Ramon Yslas. The Rippington s featuring Russ Freeman per­ forms Saturday, No vember 11 at 2:20 p.m. in Metropolitan Park. JOHN SCOFIELD BUMP BAND Inspired by rock and blues musicians, John Scofield first picked up a guitar at the age of 11, setting in motion a stellar career as a jazz guitar favorite. After studying at the Berklee School of Music, Scofield performed and recorded with Gerry Mulligan and Chet Baker, then spent two years in drummer Billy Cobham's band. By the end of 1970, he had recorded with Charles Mingus and Gary Burton's quartet and had formed hi s own band. Even while pursuing his own suc­ cessful career as a leader, Scofield continued to sho wcase hi s talents in other groups. In 1982, he began a three-year stint with Miles Davis, the pioneer of funky jazz-rock fusion, appearing on the album s Star People, Decoy and You 're Under Arres t. In 1998, Scofield released A Go Go , his electri­ fying collaboration with Billy Martin, John Medeski and Chris Wood . His latest album , Bump , is a natural progression from the acclaimed A Go Go , bringing together the elements of funk, groove and jazz. John Scofield Bump Band performs Saturday, November 11 at 3:50 p.m. in Metropolitan Park. NNENNA FREELON With a full-bodied sound, Nnenna Freelon's powerful and persuasive music is full of feminine spirit and passion. She has been nominated three times for a Grammy Award and twice for the "Lady of Soul" Soul Train Awards. Not only is Freelon an engaging jazz musician, she is also a spokeswoman for the National Association of Partners in Education. For 14 years, she has pro­ vided music clinics for students all over the coun­ try and is dedicated to supporting arts education in public schools. Her latest recording , Maiden Voyage, cele­ brates the music of women and is devoted to those who have made their mark in jazz, blues, pop, and R&B. On the album she is joined by a roster of stellar jazz musicians, including Herbie Hancock. Nnenna Freelon performs Saturday, No vember 11 at 5:05 p.m. in Metropolitan Park KEVIN BALES GROUP Winner of the 1994 American Piani st Association's Jazz Piano Competition, Kevin Bales graduated from the University of North Florida (UNF) and is now a full-time instructor in the prestigious UNF American Music Department. For the past 10 years, Bales has been an integral part of the Southeast jazz scene. He has performed at nearly every important jazz venue in the region, as well as some of the top jazz clubs and festivals across the U.S. and around the world. He released his first compact disc, The First Day, in 1996 and has just completed a recording with trumpeter Marcus Printup for Blue Note/ Capitol Records entitled Nocturnal Traces . The Ke vin Bales Group performs Saturday, No vember 11 at 6:10 p.m. in Metropolitan Park. THE JAMES CARTER ELECTRIC PROJECT A talented musician from an early age, James a special section of Jacksonville Maga zine Carter began playing saxophone when he was 11 crossed musical boundaries by synthesiz ing years old. By the time he was 20, the Detroit ancient African and Afro-based rhythms with native's abilities had attracted the attention of modern harmony. The album became the best­ trumpeter Wynton Marsalis and the late Lester selling al bum at the Ne w Orleans Jazz and Bowie, who invited Carter to make his Big Apple Heritage Festi va ls in 1998 and 1999 and eventu­ debut wi th Bowie's Ne w York Organ Ensem ble. ally received a Billboard Latin Music Award for Carter quickly made a name for himself on the "Contemporary Latin Jazz Album of the Year. " The New York music scene in the early '90s, perform­ group's seco nd album, Volume 2, embraces ing with Julius Hemphill's saxophone sextet, rhythms of the wo rld , including rumba , son , voca list Betty Carter and The Marsa lis Big Band. mambo, comparsa, samba, Ne w Orleans second­ Carter's 1994 album, The Real Qu ietstarm , marked line, blues, reggae, tango, bossa-nova and funk. the saxophonist's official entry into the national The group was formed by percussionist Bill spotlight as a solo artist. In 1995, Carter moved Summers and trumpeter Irvin Mayfield, who forward wi th his Jurassic Class ics album . In 1996, shared the sa me vision-a Latin Jazz ensemble he released Conversin ' With the Elders, a living form Ne w Orleans that would create its own dis­ In 1977, Jarreau embarked on his first world musical tribute in which he joined forces with tinctive and ground-breaking style. tour, from which the selections for Look to the such jazz pioneers as Buddy Tate and Harry Los Hombres Calientes performs Saturday, "Sweets" Edison. November 11 at 8:10 p.m . in Metropolitan Park. Rainbow, his double live album, were culled. That Earlier this year, Carter released two new same year, he won his first American Grammy for albums on the Atlantic label. Chasin ' the Gypsy AL JARREAU Best Jazz Vocal Performance. Jarreau's next offers fresh takes on the music of French Gypsy Fi ve-time Grammy winner Al Jarreau is one of album, All Fly Home , was released in 1978 to fur­ the most exciting and critically acclaimed per­ guitarist Django Reinhardt. Layin' in the Cut is a ther accolades and a second Grammy for Best Jazz looser session, with a majority of the songs formers of our time. A Milwaukee native, Jarreau Vocalist. This was followed by 1980's This Time improvised while in the studio. began singing at the age of four. He began a and the million-selling Breakin ' Away , which career in rehabilitative counseling in San The James Carter Electric Project performs brought a broader audience and two more Francisco before seriously turning his attention to Saturday, No ve mber 11 at 6:50 p.m. in Grammys, with awards for Best Male Pop Vocalist Metropolitan Park. a musical career in the late 1960s. Shortly there­ after, he moved to New York City and gained and Best Male Jazz Vocalist. LOS HOMBRES CALIENTES national television exposure teaming with gui­ Jarreau's subsequent recordings include 1992's Los Hombres Calientes made its debut at Snug tarist Julio Martinez. Heaven and Earth, for which he received his fifth Harbor in 1998 and has gone on to become one In 1975 Jarreau signed a contract with Warner Grammy for Best R&B Vocal Performance, and of the most sought-after bands in Ne w Orleans Bros. Records. His recordings produced a string of Tomorrow Today, his most recent album which and beyond. Within a month after its debut, the R&B and pop hits and resulted in two German includes a duet with Vanessa Williams. group signed with Ne w Orleans' Basin Street Grammys , establishing him as an international Al Jarreau performs Saturday, November 11 at Records. Its debut album, Los Hombres Calientes, superstar. 9:30 p.m. in Metropolitan Park.

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