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Recently in the News:
Telluride Daily Planet 12/27/07:
A
sunnier jazz festival releases its early line-up
New Dates of June 5-8, 2008 For Colorado’s
Telluride Jazz Celebration [PDF
Version]
Since 1977 Telluride’s majestic perch
- high in the spectacular San Juan Mountains in Southwestern Colorado
-- has been the
site of an annual cultural event produced by the Telluride Society for
Jazz combining the finest of nature and art that ranks
among the world’s most memorable music festivals. The intimate
format and abundant opportunities to enjoy spectacular
alpine recreational activities complement the superb music presented
each year at the Telluride Jazz Celebration (TJC).
Combining performances on outdoor stages during the day with theater
and club shows at night, the TJC offers the best of
both worlds and with its new dates in June, it has become even more
festive as it coincides with the 25th annual edition of the
colorful Telluride Balloon Rally.
Featured Artists:
The Neville Brothers
The Neville Brothers; Art, Charles, Aaron, and Cyril continue to provoke,
entertain and excite audiences around the globe. The differences between
the four Neville Brothers are as dramatic as the similarities that unite
them, namely passionate funk and a feeling for blues-soaked deep pocket
grooves that is the basis of their greatness and exalted place in our
cultural history. www.nevilles.com
Dr. John
Dr. John is universally celebrated as the living embodiment of the rich
musical heritage exclusive to New Orleans. His very colorful musical
career began in the 1950s and continues to dazzle and delight audiences
across the globe with his unique blend of voodoo mysticism, funk, rhythm
& blues, psychedelic rock and Creole roots. www.drjohn.org
Guest of Honor – McCoy Tyner
This four-time Grammy© winner is also a recipient of the National
Endowment for the Arts’ prestigious "Jazz Master" award
in 2002. It is no overstatement to say that Tyner, whose blues-based
piano style is one of the most identifiable sounds in improvised music,
has helped shape modern jazz over the past 50 years. He has released
nearly 80 albums under his own name and continues to influence generations
of jazz artists around the world.
Maceo Parker
Maceo Parker: his name is synonymous with Funky Music, his pedigree
impeccable; his band: the tightest little funk orchestra on earth. Everyone
knows by now that he's played with each and every leader of funk, his
start with James Brown, which Maceo describes as " like being at
University "; jumping aboard the Mothership with George Clinton
and a tribute to Ray Charles. He’s the living, breathing pulse
which connects the history of Funk in one golden thread. www.maceoparker.com
Joe Lovano
According to Ben Ratliff of The New York Times “It’s fair
to say that [Joe Lovano is] one of the greatest musicians in jazz history.”
One of the leading saxophonists on the international jazz scene, Lovano
has a husky tone on the tenor and soars on the soprano. He has one foot
firmly rooted in the mainstream jazz tradition yet he continues to open
new paths in jazz with an approach to improvisation is modern and daring
and steeped in the tradition of Ornette Coleman. Before embarking on
an award-winning solo career, Lovano emerged on the scene in the early
‘80s working in guitarist John Scofield’s quartet and in
a bass-less trio with drummer Paul Motian and guitarist Bill Frisell
that is still active today.
Dave Liebman Group
“David Liebman is a preeminent jazz saxophonist who has sustained
a top-of-the-line reputation for four decades. He embodies a rare combination
of discipline, knowledge, technique, and passion. Simply put, he is
a true and dedicated master. With Liebman, guitarist Vic Juris, bassist
Tony Marino, and Marcinko, the David Liebman Group gave a stunning,
vibrant, and swinging performance.” -- All About Jazz
Bettye LaVette
“In a career spanning 40 years, she has maintained a level of
almost unrivaled quality” -- Soul Historian Bettye is on the cover
of the current issue of Pollstar. Her new CD "The Scene of the
Crime" has been Grammy nominated for Best Contemporary Blues Album
of 2007, is showing up on several "best of" end of the year
lists and is up for three Blues Music Awards. Bettye also just taped
“Fresh Air” with Terry Gross on NPR.
Simone
She’s her own woman, a singer, songwriter and performer whose
ability to transcend genres echoes the tradition of her mother, musical
icon and jazz vocal pioneer Nina Simone. Simone is blessed with a rich
range, an innate skill for lyrical interpretation and a soul-deep understanding
of music as a means of healing, empowerment and celebration, Her new
CD is slated for release in February of 2008.
Grupo Fantasma
Based in Austin, Texas, Grupo is said to be the finest and funkiest
Latin orchestra to come out of the United States in the last decade.
This collective is still riding the momentum of their critically acclaimed
performances with Prince in London before 20,000 people. They also had
a stint at Prince’s Las Vegas nightclub 3121 and the Golden Globes.
Fantasma opened for Prince in front of 8,000 fans in Miami, Florida
and served as his backup band for the CBS Superbowl Bash in South Beach,
the ALMA Awards airing on national television.
Maelstrom Trio featuring Skerik
This New Orleans-based Trio including Skerik, Brian Coogan and drummer
Simon Lott combines exciting elements of free jazz, funk, metal and
textural music. Born Eric Walton, tenor and Baritone saxophonist, Skerik
is a pioneer in a playing style that has been dubbed “saxophonics”.
He is a founding member of Critters Buggin and Garage A Trois including
Stanton Moore, Charlie Hunter and Mike Dillon and recently featuring
Marco Benevento.
Crescent Super Band
Composed of students aged 13 to 18, ‘The Music School’ --
based in American Fork, Utah -- performed at the 34th Annual International
Association for Jazz Education Conference. They were invited to open
the event, playing with special guest, Doc Severinsen, the legendary
Tonight Show bandleader. Under the direction Caleb Chapman, the band
has performed at major European jazz festivals including North Sea in
The Netherlands and Umbria Jazz in Italy.
Telluride Student All-Star Jazz Ensemble
This program is for the serious student and is directed by renowned
jazz educator and performer Bob Montgomery. A national talent search
is conducted for students age 13 and up via audition tapes. Students
selected receive full scholarships to this special week-long program
culminating with a main stage performance at the Telluride Jazz Celebration.
For audition and scholoarship information, please visite the web site:
www.TellurideJazz.org.
Early Bird tickets available through February
21, 2008!
TICKETS ON SALE NOW at www.telluridejazz.org
or call 970-728-7009
For Ticket, Lodging and Travel Services, please visit our
Official Central Reservation Sponsor at: www.TELLURIDE.com
Single Day Passes: Friday, Saturday, and
Sunday: (Advance sales limited to 1,500 tickets) $45 from $50
Three-day Park Passes: (Advanced sales limited to 500 tickets) $115
from $125
Weekend All-Access Pass: (Advanced sales
limited to 500) $150 from $165
Entry to Town Park Stage and participating night venues, on a first-come
first-serve basis
after first priority Patrons, Sponsors and Artists are seated.
Patron Pass: $595 from $695
First Priority entry to all participating Night Venues and events, special
stage-side seating at Town Park, and food
and beverage catering at Town Park in the Patron Pavilion. In addition,
patrons are invited to opening and closing
parties and special sponsored events throughout the weekend.
Sponsored By:
No Wasted
Notes and
Raynier Institute & Foundation, Subaru of America, Mountain Village
Owners Association, US Bank of Telluride, Las Montañas, The Telluride
Foundation, CCASSE-Town of Telluride, Colorado Council on the Arts,
National Endowment for the Arts, Kendall-Jackson Wines, Dworbell, Inc.,
Finlandia, Great Lakes Airlines, Plum TV, Alpine Lodging & Real
Estate, Downbeat Magazine; Azadi Fine Rugs, Resort Quest-Telluride,
Ice House Camel’s Garden Hotels; Montrose Daily Press; Mitchell
Feldman Associates, Elinoff Gallery, Telluride Daily Planet, Black Canyon
Jets, Izze Juices, Evian Water, Just for Kids Foundation; Telluride
Tourism Board
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