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Welcome!

As we prepare for the Stanford Jazz Festival each year, I love to catch up on the musical progress of the many artists who have participated in the Stanford Jazz Workshop (SJW) programs over the past 44 years. I’m always impressed not only by the level of success that so many of our alumni achieve, but also by the ways in which they contribute to the growth of music in general. I’ve long suspected that when pop musicians want to really deliver on their recordings, they call in the jazz artists.

Donny McCaslin, who performed at the 2015 Festival and who taught at Jazz Camp, has been pushing the jazz envelope in astonishing ways. But it wasn’t until the release earlier this year of David Bowie’s final album Blackstar, which featured Donny and his band, that the scope of Donny’s musical influence became clear.

Similarly, longtime SJW family member and alumnus Ambrose Akinmusire received a great deal of well-deserved attention for his recent releases on the Blue Note record label. And

then when Kendrick Lamar’s genre-crossing album To Pimp a Butterfly took the 2016 Grammy awards by storm, a huge part of its success was the sounds of jazz contributed by Ambrose and many other jazz artists.

Ambrose and dozens of other great musicians will continue to create new music with us this summer at the Stanford Jazz Festival. Along with other longtime SJW trailblazers Julian Lage, Taylor Eigsti, and Tupac Mantilla, Ambrose will perform with vocal innovator Bobby McFerrin in Bing Concert Hall, in a one-of-a-kind performance you simply won’t hear anywhere else. As you’ll see in the following pages, the lineup for the 2016 Stanford Jazz Festival is full of groundbreaking artists such as Terence Blanchard, Billy Hart, Camila Meza, Gilad Hekselman, Ethan Iverson and others.

As Cuba opens up, we continue to celebrate our longtime partnerships with Cuban musicians. We welcome back Carlos D’l Puerto, the legendary bassist and co-founder of Irakere who first came to SJW in 1999. Also returning this summer: Yosvany Terry and Dafnis Prieto, who first visited the USA as teenagers when they came to SJW in the late 1990s. Yosvany, who just finished his first year as director of the jazz ensemble at Harvard University, will perform with his outstanding NYC based quintet; and Dafnis, now teaching at Miami’s Frost School of Music, will perform as part of our multi-national India Jazz Journey with George Brooks and Kala Ramnath.

The entire season is full of innovative music across many styles of jazz, and we thank you for being part of this supportive and enthusiastic community of artists, students, and listeners who are helping to move the music forward. Welcome to the 2016 Stanford Jazz Festival!

Jim Nadel, Founder and Artistic DirectorStanford Jazz Workshop

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4 FESTIVAL EVENT CALENDAR

6 STANFORD JAZZ WORKSHOP

7 HELP US GROW

8 MEMBERSHIP

29 SPECIAL EVENTS

30 TICKETS

31 DIRECTIONS

9 Jazz Inside Out: Jim Nadel & Friends

10 Dianne Reeves Strings Attached

11 India Jazz Journey with George Brooks, featuring Kala Ramnath

12 Early Bird Jazz for Kids: Jim Nadel and the Zookeepers

13 Dick Hyman and Ken Peplowski

14 Paul McCandless and Charged Particles

15 Celebrating the Ella Fitzgerald Songbook

16 Terence Blanchard featuring the E-Collective

17 Yosvany Terry Quintet

18 Ruth Davies’ Blues Night with Special Guest Ray Bailey

19 Victor Lin Takes Jazz to the Movies

19 SJW Jazz Camp Showcase 1

20 ¡Cuba Sí! featuring Carlos D’l Puerto

21 Electric Squeezebox Orchestra

22 Overjoyed! The Music of Stevie Wonder

22 SJW Saxophone Summit

23 SJW Jazz Camp Showcase 2

23 Sam Reider and Ben Flocks, featuring Silver City Bound

24 Billy Hart Quartet

24 Taylor Eigsti Group

25 Ambrose and Friends

26 Guitar Night with Gilad Hekselman and Camila Meza

27 SJW Jazz Institute Showcase

27 SJW All-Star Jam

28 Bobby McFerrin Meets SJW

Schedule, artists, and pricing subject to change without notice.

Photography Teresa Tam (teresatamstudio.com)

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Overjoyed!The Music ofStevie Wonderp. 22

Taylor Eigsti Groupp. 24

Early Bird Jazz for Kids:Jim Nadel and the Zookeepersp. 12

Celebrating the Ella Fitzgerald Songbookp. 15

Yosvany Terry Quintetp. 17

Electric Squeezebox Orchestrap. 21

Billy Hart Quartetp. 24

Ambrose and Friendsp. 25

Ruth Davies’ BluesNight with SpecialGuest Ray Baileyp. 18

Guitar Night withGilad Hekselmanand Camila Mezap. 26

Thanks to all the 2016 Stanford Jazz Festival sponsors

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Victor Lin TakesJazz to the Moviesp. 19

SJW SaxophoneSummitp. 22

SJW All-Star Jamp. 27

Jazz Inside Out:Jim Nadel & Friendsp. 9

SJW Jazz Camp Showcase 1p. 19

SJW Jazz Camp Showcase 2p. 23

SJW Jazz InstituteShowcasep. 27

Dianne ReevesStrings Attachedp. 10

India Jazz Journey with George Brooks,featuringKala Ramnathp. 11

Paul McCandlessand Charged Particlesp. 14

Terence Blanchardfeaturing the E-Collectivep. 16

¡Cuba Sí! featuring Carlos D’l Puertop. 20

Sam Reider and Ben Flocks, featuring Silver City Bound p. 23

Bobby McFerrinMeets SJWp. 28

Dick Hyman and Ken Peplowskip. 13

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The Stanford Jazz Festival (SJF) attracts over 15,000 jazz fans every summer with artistic programming that represents the rich history of jazz, as well as the diversity and creative fertility of the contemporary jazz scene. Over the years, many of the greatest jazz artists have performed at SJF: In addition to the artists listed above, Dave Brubeck, Herbie Hancock, Joe Henderson, Dave Holland, Louis Bellson, Hank Jones, Clark Terry, Joe Williams, Roy Haynes, Christian McBride, and many dozens of other legendary artists have appeared at the Festival.

Though SJW and the Stanford Jazz Festival have grown tremendously since the days of the jazz jams, the core values remain: to provide an informal environment in which fans, students, artists, and educators can come together as a community each year to celebrate their love of jazz. We invite you to experience the many facets of this year’s Festival by attending several SJF events. The best way to do so is by becoming an SJW member, with substantial benefits — including early access to the best seats and other exclusive perks. Please explore the advantages of membership on pages 7-8.

Uniting Jazz Education and Performance The Stanford Jazz Workshop (SJW) started in 1972 as an informal jam session for musicians who wanted to learn more about jazz. Since then, it’s grown into one of the premier jazz education organizations in the world, attracting top jazz musicians and educators to come and mentor talented students from around the world at its summer programs. Paired with exposure to additional jazz headliners in concert through the concurrent Stanford Jazz Festival (SJF), this powerful experience has had a lasting impact on over 20,000 students, from middle school ages through adults.

Some of the world’s best known jazz musicians have taught at SJW, from Stan Getz and Dizzy Gillespie to McCoy Tyner, Ray Brown, Branford Marsalis, Jimmy Heath, Geri Allen, Phil Woods, Mulgrew Miller, Sheila Jordan, Chick Corea, Kenny Barron, George Cables, and many others. Many former SJW students have emerged as the jazz stars of today, including Joshua Redman, Ravi Coltrane, Taylor Eigsti, Ambrose Akinmusire, Ethan Iverson, Jenny Scheinman, Julian Lage, Dayna Stephens, Larry Grenadier, Bill Stewart, and more. Thanks to generous supporters such as you, SJW’s new year-round activities are now serving dozens of middle school instrumentalists and vocalists in the Giant Steps Big Band and Giant Steps Jazz Singers after-school programs. Learn more about how you can help SJW serve even more deserving students on the following page, and at stanfordjazz.org.

Stan Getz and Dizzy Gillespie at SJW

At the Stanford Jazz Workshop, we know that jazz makes the world a better place. It’s an art form rooted in self-expression, cooperation, active listening, and mutual respect for everyone’s voice. It teaches one to embrace the unexpected, to find beauty in spontaneity, and to champion teamwork. The benefits of exposure to jazz are even more pronounced among young people. Kids who play jazz early in life develop improved social and cognitive skills, and find a lifelong love of music. They benefit from contact with the positive role models they encounter as members of the extended SJW community.

The core mission of SJW is to provide the benefits of jazz immersion programs to all musicians who have an interest in jazz. Equally important is our goal of delivering world-class jazz performances for over 15,000 Festival attendees each year. Your support, at any level, helps us achieve these key objectives in many ways:

> Allows us to provide financial aid and scholarships to students who might otherwise be unable to attend our programs. Every year, over 100 of our students benefit from financial aid and scholarship support.

> Enables us to expand our programming to bring high quality jazz education to a variety of communities year-round.

> Helps us bring artists of the highest caliber to perform at the Festival and teach in our summer and year-round programs.

To contribute to the Stanford Jazz Workshop, see our Membership information on page 8, visit stanfordjazz.org/donate, or email or call Development Director Mark Hernandez at [email protected], 650-736-0324, extension 310.

HELP US GROW

“You’ve got 200 eager kids there, and you’ve got your friends there who are also musicians. Every single year the Stanford Jazz Festival date is my favorite gig.” — Taylor Eigsti, pianist & SJW Advisory Board Member


Joe Lovano, 2014 Joshua Redman, 2015Joe Henderson, 1988

Your support of the Stanford Jazz Workshop educational programs and the Stanford Jazz Festival helps build and maintain a vital jazz community — and members enjoy real benefits.

Membership BenefitsJAZZ LOVER $100–$249 > Get the best seats first! Purchase tickets before they go on sale to the general public > Free admission to a special summer event

JAZZ FAN All of the above, plus: $250–$499 > No ticket fees! Saves you as much as $6 per ticket > 25% discount on all SJW merchandise (excluding books and CDs)

JAZZ MASTER All of the above, plus: $500–$999 > One pair of tickets to a select Festival concert*

Take your support up an octave. Join the Inner CircleEnjoy insider access while you support jazz performance and education at the highest level.

INNER CIRCLE DIRECTOR All of the above, plus: $1,000-$2,499 > Concierge ticket service and seat selection > Complimentary ticket exchange service — fees will be waived > Invitations to special youth education events > Access to select Festival post-concert receptions

INNER CIRCLE PRODUCER All of the above, plus: $2,500-$4,999 > Opportunity to co-sponsor a select performance or event, including special recognition and complimentary tickets for your guests* > Invitations to intimate house concerts or listening parties

INNER CIRCLE LEADER All of the above, plus: $5,000+ > Opportunity to sponsor a performance or event, including special recognition and complimentary tickets for your guests* > Additional benefits tailored to your personal interests

* Tax deductibility of your gift will be reduced by $28 per ticket Make your donation online today at stanfordjazz.org

MEMBERSHIP

6/17

Jazz Inside Out: Jim Nadel & Friends

FRI 8:00 PM CAMPBELL RECITAL HALL Free for SJW members $5 for those 17 and under adults $10 advance / $15 door

Get ready for a summer of great jazz!What makes jazz different from other music? SJW Founder and Artistic Director Jim Nadel picks up his sax and leads a band of top-notch players to help illustrate his good humored and enlightening explanations. Confused by jazz improvisation and jargon? Bring your questions, and you’ll leave wiser and hipper.

PERSONNEL Jim Nadel, alto saxophoneWayne Wallace, tromboneSylvan Elhay, tenor saxFred Harris, pianoTomoko Funaki, bassAkira Tana, drums

“I consider Jim Nadel the #1 advocate for [jazz]. He’s one of the keepers of the flame.”

— Jimmy Heath

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6/25

India Jazz Journey with George Brooks, featuring Kala Ramnath

SAT 8 PM DINKELSPIEL AUDITORIUM $15 / $25 / $35

Exotic yet familiar, exciting, and entertaining. Tenor sax sage George Brooks has it all: The colossal tone, the intuitive creative leaps, the commanding technique. The go-to horn-master for blues giants like Etta James and Albert Collins, he also helped create the electrifying genre of Indian/jazz fusion with world-class virtuosi like Zakir Hussain and John McLaughlin. Joined by acclaimed Indian violinist Kala Ramnath — — who composed music for Hilary Hahn’s Grammy-winning CD this year and whose otherworldly sound will entrance you — the music will be steeped in Indian ragas and rhythms, creating an intriguing blend of jazz energy and Indian traditions — and Cuban percussionist and Macarthur Fellowship winner Dafnis Prieto will add some Afro-Cuban flavor to the mix!

PERSONNEL George Brooks, saxophoneKala Ramnath, violinOsam Ezzeldin, pianoDafnis Prieto, percussion

6/18

Dianne Reeves Strings Attached

SAT 8 PM BING CONCERT HALL $25 / $30 / $55 / $80 / $95

Gorgeous jazz vocals with guitar fireworks.Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves has an unparalleled command of improvisation and expression, and her guitarist soul-mates Russell Malone and Romero Lubambo propel her to dizzying creative heights.

PERSONNEL Dianne Reeves, voice; Russell Malone and Romero Lubambo, guitars

“Bristling with East meets West polytonality and rhythmic intrigue, tinged with a Trane-like spirituality . . . [Brooks] succeeds to a startling and almost rapturous degree.

–– San Francisco Bay Guardian

“The most admired jazz diva since the heyday of Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday” –– The New York Times

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7/2

Early Bird Jazz for Kids: Jim Nadel and the Zookeepers

SAT 11 AM DINKELSPIEL AUDITORIUM $5 for kids 17 and under; adults $5 advance/$10 door

The gift of jazz appreciation can enrich a child’s development in many ways, including strengthening perception and teaching social skills. But you can’t take your kids to a nightclub! SJW founder Jim Nadel and some of the Bay Area’s finest musicians have the solution — an entertaining, informative introduction to jazz, presented in a kid-friendly environment, at a parent-friendly price!

Nadel has more than four decades of experience at the forefront of jazz education, with first-hand knowledge of the music’s history

and some of its most colorful characters. In this engaging and interactive program, Jim and his Zookeepers demonstrate musical styles, concepts, and instruments from the world of jazz. After the show, your family is welcome to stop by our famed Instrument Petting Zoo, where the kids can reach out and touch the instruments they heard on stage!

PERSONNEL Jim Nadel, saxophone; visit stanfordjazz.org for additional personnel updates.

“[Peplowski is] Goodman straight up, with a twist of lightning.” —The New York Times

“Mr. Hyman is one of jazz’s most spellbinding virtuosos.” — The Wall Street Journal

7/8

Dick Hyman and Ken Peplowski

FRI 8 PM CAMPBELL RECITAL HALL $15 / $50

Swinging jazz joy.You’ve never seen two jazz artists have this much fun before. Pianist Hyman and woodwind master Peplowski will delight you with their virtuosity, creativity, and sheer enjoyment.

PERSONNEL Dick Hyman, pianoKen Peplowski, clarinet and saxophone

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7/9

Paul McCandless and Charged Particles

SAT 7 PM INSIDE JAZZ PRE-CONCERT TALK WITH PAUL MCCANDLESS

8 PM CAMPBELL RECITAL HALL $15 / $40

Exquisite beauty and extraordinary creativity. Paul McCandless’ warm woodwind sound is synonymous with some of the most creative new acoustic music since bebop. Famous for his work with Oregon and the Paul Winter Consort, McCandless is breaking new ground again.

PERSONNEL Paul McCandless, woodwinds, Murray Low, keyboards, Aaron Germain, bass, Jon Krosnick, drums

7/10

Celebrating the Ella Fitzgerald Songbook

SUN 1 PM INSIDE JAZZ PRE-CONCERT TALK WITH SONNY BUXTON, KCSM JAZZ 91.1 DJ

2 PM DINKELSPIEL AUDITORIUM $15 / $25 / $35

Great voices making great jazz, in the tradition of Ella. Ella Fitzgerald made America swing. This all-star lineup of singers and instrumentalists will reprise and celebrate the music that Ella loved most, on the eve of her 100th birthday.

PERSONNEL Kenny Washington, Bobbe Norris, Alex Brandenburg, vocalsNoel Jewkes, saxophoneLarry Dunlap, pianoJohn Wiitala, bassLeon Joyce, drums.


7/16

Terence Blanchard featuring the E-Collective

SAT 7 PM INSIDE JAZZ PRE-CONCERT TALK WITH ALISA CLANCY, KCSM JAZZ 91.1 DJ


Grooving jazz on a cinematic scale.This Grammy-winning trumpeter has deep jazz credentials as an Art Blakey alumnus, a Blue Note Records band leader, and as a film composer for Spike Lee. With the E-Collective, Terence Blanchard takes his groove in an expansive new direction. PERSONNEL Terence Blanchard, trumpet and keyboardsFabian Almazan, keyboardsCharles Altura, guitarDonald Ramsey, bassOscar Seaton, drums

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“One of the truly great and classic jazzmen.”

— DownBeat

7/17

Yosvany Terry Quintet

SUN 7:30 PM DINKELSPIEL AUDITORIUM $15 / $25 / $35

Thrilling jazz from a powerhouse Afro-Cuban band.Saxophone and chekeré sideman with everyone from Paul Simon to Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Yosvany Terry writes music that is a novel and urgent celebration of his Cuban roots and potent jazz mastery. Supported, in part, with funds provided by the Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF), the California Arts Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

PERSONNEL Yosvany Terry, saxes and chekeréYunior Terry, bassMichael Rodriguez, trumpetManuel Valera, pianoObed Calvaire, drums

“Lyrical, complex and caffeinated, it combines the instrumentation and ground rules of the classic hard-bop quintet with the rhythmic savvy of Afro-Cuban music and long-arc compositional ambition.” — DownBeat

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7/21

Victor Lin takes Jazz to the Movies

THU 7:30 PM DINKELSPIEL AUDITORIUM $15 / $25 / $35

A brilliant jazz interpretation of Hollywood, then and now.Hollywood films have given us some of the greatest songs in jazz. In this sure-to-be dazzling concert, Victor Lin revisits those classics and interprets recent film music as only he can.

PERSONNEL Victor Lin, violin and piano; check website for updates.

7/20

Ruth Davies’ Blues Night with Special Guest Ray Bailey

WED 7:30 PM DINKELSPIEL AUDITORIUM $15 / $32 / $45

Burning blues guitar and vocals.Every year blues bass master Ruth Davies brings down the house with her sensational Blues Night. A blues legend, she’s toured and recorded with artists like John Lee Hooker, Jimmy Witherspoon, Bonnie Raitt, Van Morrison, Elvin Bishop, and more. The Blues Night featured guest this year is the soul-baring vocalist and guitarist Ray Bailey.

PERSONNEL Ruth Davies, bassRay Bailey, guitar and vocalsDanny Caron, guitarNdugu Chancler, drumsJohn R. Burr, keyboards Charles McNeil, saxophone


7/22

SJW Jazz Camp Showcase 1 FRI 6 PM MULTIPLE VENUES Free and open to all

Want to see the clear benefits of music education? Come to the free Stanford Jazz Camp Showcase and witness over 200 kids having the time of their lives, playing in bands and improvising on four stages. In this action-packed community event, our young musicians demonstrate the vocal and instrumental skills they’ve learned after spending a week immersed in Jazz Camp. For some, it may be the first time they’ve played jazz in public; a giant step. For those who attend Jazz Camp year after year, this is a chance to show the world how they’ve improved. Bring the whole family! You’ll be amazed at how much fun kids can have playing jazz. (Please note, another SJW Showcase will take place on August 1.)

“The showcase performance was a highlight for us.” — Jazz Camp parent

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7/24

Electric Squeezebox Orchestra

SUN 7:30 PM DINKELSPIEL AUDITORIUM $15 / $32 / $45

Vibrant big band jazz.A 17-piece full big band, the Electric Squeezebox Orchestra specializes in playing exuberant music written and arranged by its own talented members. Led by trumpet virtuoso and SJW faculty member Erik Jekabson, the ESO swings, rocks, and blows in the tradition of the great modern bands such as the Village Vanguard Orchestra. Creativity never sounded so good!

PERSONNEL Erik Jekabson, trumpet; check stanfordjazz.org for additional personnel.

“Humor and camaraderie characterize this thoroughly enjoyable . . . communal big band.” —DownBeat

7/23

¡Cuba Sí! featuring Carlos D’l Puerto SAT 7 PM INSIDE JAZZ PER-CONCERT TALK WITH JESSE “CHUY” VARELA, KCSM JAZZ 91.1 DJ


An Afro-Cuban jazz legend comes to SJW. Bassist Carlos D’l Puerto is a living legend of Afro-Cuban music. As a founding member of the seminal fusion group Irakere, whose other members included Paquito D’Rivera, Arturo Sandoval, and Chucho Valdés, he helped create a new genre of jazz and Cuban fusion. He’s been an essential part of the Afro-Cuban scene ever since, but he rarely appears in the U.S. For this special performance, D’l Puerto will be joined by a stellar lineup of jazz horn players and percussionists, including Cubanos Yosvany Terry and Jesus Diaz. PERSONNEL Carlos D’l Puerto, bass, Yosvany Terry, saxophone, JJ Kirkpatrick, trumpet, Murray Low, piano, Jesus Diaz, percussion, Josh Jones, drums


7/29

SJW Jazz Camp Showcase 2 FRI 6 PM MULTIPLE VENUES Free and open to all

Coming to SJW from all over the world, the musicians who perform at each Stanford Jazz Camp Showcase are among the most promising young artists anywhere. Vocals, reeds, horns, strings, and rhythm sections combine to form dozens of small ensembles, playing at four convenient campus venues. You’ll hear everything from cool jazz to bebop, from blues to swing, and from standards to originals. Bring the whole family and see more than 200 kids having the time of their lives, playing in bands and improvising jazz! (Please note, SJW Showcase 1 takes place on July 24.)

7/30

Sam Reider and Ben Flocks, featuring Silver City Bound

SAT 8 PM CAMPELL RECITAL HALL $15 / $35

Awesome Americana, powered by jazz smarts.In the music of Silver City Bound, you’ll hear echoes of Clifton Chenier, the Flying Burrito Brothers, Tom Petty, the Band, and other strong roots of American music. You’ll also hear their burning jazz virtuosity, especially when saxophonist Ben Flocks joins in.

PERSONNELBen Flocks, saxophoneSam Reider, accordion and pianoJustin Poindexter, guitarNoah Garabedian, bassWill Clark, drums

“We are amazed every summer about how much our daughter improves in just one week. — Jazz Camp parent

“Updated Americana at its best.” —The Huffington Post

7/28

SJW Saxophone Summit

THR 7:30 PM DINKELSPIEL AUDITORIUM $15 / $25 / $35

Vivacious virtuosity and superb swing! Five of the most talented saxophonists in jazz join forces to demonstrate just why the saxophone is still the king of jazz instruments. Don’t miss this unique concert of great swing, bebop, and modern jazz!

PERSONNEL Lynn Speakman, Kasey Knudsen, Sylvan Elhay, Patrick Wolff, Dayna Stephens, saxophone. For additional personnel, check stanfordjazz.org

7/27

Overjoyed! The Music of Stevie Wonder

WED 7:30 PM DINKELSPIEL AUDITORIUM $15 / $25 / $35

A jazz take on the most soulful songs ever.Stevie Wonder’s massive grooves, surprising chord progressions, and heart-rending melodies are the perfect vehicle for adventurous jazz explorations by SJW faculty artists and special guest vocalist Claytoven.

PERSONNEL Claytoven Richardson, vocals, Bennett Paster, keyboards, for additional personnel, please check stanfordjazz.org.


8/1

Taylor Eigsti Group

MON 8 PM DINKELSPIEL AUDITORIUM $15 / $42 / $55

Unbridled, adventurous jazz joy.Romping joyously through seemingly every musical style, Taylor, Stephens, Street, and friends will deliver an unforgettable night of inspirational jazz.

PERSONNEL Taylor Eigsti, pianoDayna Stephens, saxophoneBen Street, bassObed Calvaire, drums

7/31

Billy Hart Quartet

SUN 8 PM DINKELSPIEL AUDITORIUM $15 / $42 / $55

Boundary-breaking creativity.With his dynamic quartet, drummer Billy Hart carries the creative torch he lit with Wes Montgomery, Stan Getz, Miles Davis, and Herbie Hancock. PERSONNEL Billy Hart, drumsEthan Iverson, pianoMark Turner, saxophoneBen Street, bass

“The chemistry of a quartet that’s clearly grown up and into its own.” —All About Jazz

“He’s the most amazing talent I’ve ever come across. Remember him.” –– Dave Brubeck

8/2

Ambrose and Friends TUE 8 PM DINKELSPIEL AUDITORIUM $15 / $42 / $55

True trumpet artistry.One of the most exciting and distinctive artists in jazz today, Blue Note recording artist and SJW faculty member and alumnus Ambrose Akinmusire has developed an engaging, atmospheric sound as a trumpeter and as a composer. Returning to SJW for the first time since 2009, Akinmusire has established a reputation for a genre-blurring artistic vision that encompasses classical forms as well as spoken word. Expect introspective beauty and explosive group creativity!

“Akinmusire sounds less like a rising star than one that was already at great heights and just waiting to be discovered.” –– Los Angeles Times

PERSONNEL Ambrose Akinmusire, trumpetFabian Almazan, keyboards Linda Oh, bass Obed Calvaire, drums


8/4

SJW Jazz Institute Showcase

THU 7 PM MULTIPLE VENUES Free and open to all Enjoy a mini-festival of jazz, performed by musicians of all ages and from all over the world. In four convenient venues, you can hear dozens of instrumentalists and vocalists performing everything from cool jazz to bebop, and from standards to original songs. All are participants in Stanford Jazz Workshop’s famed Jazz Institute, a full-time, weeklong experience designed to bring major league jazz talent together with rising stars and developing artists. Many of today’s best-known jazz musicians got their start in this program. Come discover the next generation of jazz greats — the music is certain to amaze and delight!

8/5

SJW All-Star Jam

FRI 8 PM DINKELSPIEL AUDITORIUM $15 / $42 / $55

The reigning superheroes of SJW jazz. The SJW All Stars gather to celebrate our legacy and share their improvising brio on what is always an unforgettable night of great jazz. PERSONNEL Ambrose Akinmusire, trumpet; Dayna Stephens, Mark Turner, saxophone; Dena DeRose, Madeline Eastman, vocals; Gilad Hekselman, Camila Meza, guitar; Ethan Iverson, Taylor Eigsti, piano; Ben Street, Linda Oh, bass; Obed Calvaire, Billy Hart, drums; Tupac Mantilla, percussion; for additional personnel see stanfordjazz.org.

“The showcase concert at the end of Jazz Institute was beyond amazing.” –– Jazz Institute participant

8/3

Guitar Night with Gilad Hekselman and Camila Meza

WED 8 PM DINKELSPIEL AUDITORIUM $15 / $42 / $55

The rising stars of jazz guitar. The attention of the jazz world is riveted on these two amazing young guitarists; Hekselman reaching for new heights of rhythmic and harmonic sophistication, and Meza integrating jazz and songwriting in expressive and dynamic new ways.

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Camila Meza, guitar and vocals Gilad Hekselman, guitar Ethan Iverson, piano Linda Oh, bass Billy Hart, drums


8/6

Bobby McFerrin Meets SJW

SAT 8 PM BING CONCERT HALL $25 / $40 / $55 / $90 / $105

Bobby McFerrin incites unprecedented levels of merriment and creativity with the help of the SJW faculty.10-time Grammy winner and legendary vocal innovator Bobby McFerrin loves to be surprised. So we’ve arranged to put him into to the creative crucible that is Bing Concert Hall along with several of SJW’s most talented and adventurous artists. Join us for an evening of vocal and instrumental improvisation, exploration, and interplay. Experience the sheer joy of collaboration, community, and music making. Be prepared to sing along.

PERSONNEL Bobby McFerrin, vocals, Julian Lage, guitar, Ambrose Akinmusire, trumpet, Taylor Eigsti, piano, Linda Oh, bass, Tupac Mantilla, percussion

“There is something almost superhuman about the range and technique of Bobby McFerrin.” —Newsweek

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INSIDE JAZZ: KNOW MORE. ENJOY MOREStanford Jazz Workshop deepens your jazz listening experience with INSIDE JAZZ, a series of pre-concert talks by the artists or jazz experts such as KCSM Jazz 91.1 DJs. Each Inside Jazz talk begins one hour before the start of the corresponding show, and admission to Inside Jazz talks is included with your concert ticket. >> We have INSIDE JAZZ talks scheduled for the following performances: Paul McCandless 7/9, Celebrating the Ella Fitzgerald Songbook 7/10, Terence Blanchard 7/16, and ¡Cuba Sí! 7/23; see those individual events for more information.

EARLY BIRD JAZZ FOR KIDSJim Nadel and the Zookepers>> Saturday, July 2, 11 a.m., Dinkelspiel Auditorium Kids 17 and under $5 adults $10 advance/$15 door

SJW Artistic Director and Founder Jim Nadel and some of the Bay Area’s finest musicians deliver an entertaining and informative introduction to jazz — presented in a kid-friendly environment, at a parent-friendly price! Further info on page 15.

LEARN MORE ABOUT JAZZJazz Inside Out with Jim Nadel & Friends>> Friday, June 17, 8 p.m., Campbell Recital Hall 17 and under $5 adults $10 advance/$15 door

What makes jazz different from other music? SJW Artistic Director and Founder Jim Nadel picks up his sax and leads a band of top-notch players to help illustrate his good humored and enlightening explanations. Confused by jazz performances and jargon? Bring your questions, and you’ll leave wiser and hipper. For adults and mature youth.

FREE Community EventsWe are pleased to present great jazz events that are free and open to the public. Learn something new about jazz from a master performer or see our faculty artists in action.

SJW FACULTY ALL-STARS>> Thursday. July 7, 6 p.m., Stanford Shopping Center FREE Do you love great jazz outdoors on a beautiful summer evening? Don’t miss the SJW Faculty All-Stars as they play original compositions and arrangements at the Stanford Shopping Center. The SJW Faculty All-Stars are: Erik Jekabson, trumpet; Andrew Speight, alto sax; Kristen Strom, tenor sax; Matt Clark, piano; John Wiitala, bass; and Malachi Whitson, drums. Presented by SFJAZZ, the seats for this show will fill up rapidly, so be sure to arrive early. For info: 650-617-8200.

PUBLIC MASTER CLASS: YOSVANY TERRY>> July 18, 9:30 a.m., Dinkelspiel Auditorium, FREESaxophone and chekeré sideman with everyone from Paul Simon to Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Yosvany Terry writes music that is a novel and urgent celebration of his Cuban roots and potent jazz mastery. At this special free presentation,

made possible with funding by the Western States Arts Federation and the National Endowment for the Arts, Yosvany demonstrates and talks about a variety of jazz and Afro-Cuban music topics. Visit stanfordjazz.org for details.

Artists, venues, and pricing for festival events are subject to change without notice.


ON SALESJW MEMBERS Thursday, April 21, 10 a.m.

GENERAL PUBLICThursday, May 5, 10 a.m.

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MOBILE DEVICESDownload the Stanford JazzWorkshop app• For iOS at the App Store• For Android at Google Play

IN PERSON OR BY MAILStanford Ticket OfficeTresidder Student Union459 Lagunita DriveStanford, CA 94305

PRICING, SEATING & VENUES RESERVED SEATING: Select your own seats by placing your order online, in person, or by calling 650-725-2787.

GENERAL ADMISSION: Seating is first-come, first served. 1 BING CONCERT HALL — Reserved seating with tiered pricing. Prices in this catalog are listed as Student / Level C / Level B / Level A / Premium. >>> 327 Lasuen Street at Campus Drive Stanford, CA 94305 2 DINKELSPIEL AUDITORIUM — Reserved seating with a specially priced Premium area in the Center section. Prices in this catalog are listed as Student / Reserved / Premium. Early Bird Jazz For Kids — General admission. Tickets for children 17 and under are $5. Adults are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. >>> Braun Music Center 471 Lagunita Drive Stanford, CA 94305

3 CAMPBELL RECITAL HALL — General admission. Prices in this catalog are listed as Student / General Admission.

>>> Braun Music Center 541 Lasuen Mall Stanford, CA 94305

Schedule, artists, and pricing subject to change without notice.

DISCOUNTS & POLICIES — SAVE 10% WITH THE JAZZ QUINTET DISCOUNT PACKAGE! Create your own miniseries and save. Order at least one ticket to five different festival events and receive 10% off the general admission or reserved price for each transaction meeting these criteria. No other discounts apply. A fee of $12 will apply to your order regardless of the number of tickets purchased. This discount cannot be applied to Premium or Student tickets.

GROUP RATES — The Stanford Jazz Festival offers discounted tickets and reserved seats to groups of 10 or more, for individual performances. Call 650-725-2787 for more information.

STUDENTS & CHILDREN — Unless otherwise noted, a limited number of student tickets are available at all shows for full-time students with valid school ID and for children 17 and under; student tickets are $15 in Dinkelspiel Auditorium and Campbell Recital Hall, and $25 in Bing Concert Hall. Children 17 years and younger are $5 for Early Bird Jazz for Kids on 7/2. All children must have a ticket, available online, by phone, or at the door.

SPECIAL SEATING NEEDS — Venues are wheelchair accessible. For more info on access, please contact the Stanford University Diversity and Access Office at 650-725-0326. For additional assistance with special seating requirements, please contact the Stanford Ticket Office at 650-725-2787.

POLICIES —Ticket sales are non-refundable. There are no exchanges, except for SJW members at the Director’s Circle level and higher. Will-call tickets must be picked up no later than 30 minutes prior to the start time of each performance. Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the house manager. Venue will-call and box office windows open one hour prior to each performance. Artists, venues, schedules, and pricing for festival events are subject to change without notice.

SERVICE FEES — Phone, online, mobile and mail orders are subject to a service fee of $5 per ticket for Premium, Reserved and General Admission tickets. For all student and adult tickets specifically to the SJW Early Bird Jazz and Jazz Inside Out shows, the service charge is $3 per ticket. Jazz Quintet Discount Package and Group Rate purchases are subject to a service fee of $12 per order, regardless of the number of tickets purchased.

NOTE: In-person purchases at the Stanford Ticket Office, or at the door on day of show, have no service charges.

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All Stanford Jazz Festival performances are held in either Bing Concert Hall, Dinkelspiel Auditorium, or Campbell Recital Hall, the last two of which are located in or adjacent to the Braun Music Center. These venues are on the Stanford University campus, about 35 miles south of San Francisco and 20 miles north of San Jose. Stanford is accessible from two major north-south highways (U.S. 101 and I-280) between San Francisco and San Jose. See map above for the street names that correspond to northbound and southbound freeway exits on 101 and 280.

Public transportation via Caltrain & MargueriteIt’s easy to get to Stanford Jazz Festival venues via Caltrain and Stanford University’s free Marguerite shuttle bus system. Take Caltrain to the downtown Palo Alto station. Board the B line Marguerite Shuttle bus, which will serve Tresidder Student Union. For info about the Marguerite schedule, visit transportation.stanford.edu/marguerite or call 650-723-9362.For info on Caltrain’s schedule, visit caltrain.com or call 800-660-4287 or 650-817-1717.

Public transportation via buses & BARTStanford University is served by public transit agencies AC Transit, SamTrans, and Santa Clara VTA. Visit 511.org and use the 511TakeTransit Trip Planner for information on bus and BART transportation options and schedules.

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