Tri-C JazzFest 2019 Program by Cuyahoga Community College

TOWER OF POWER | DIANNE REEVES AND THE CLAYTON-HAMILTON JAZZ ORCHESTRA BÉLA FLECK & THE FLECKTONES | JOHN SCOFIELD’S COMBO 66 AKIKO/HAMILTON/DECHTER B-3 TRIO | REGINA CARTER AND XAVIER DAVIS HELEN SUNG AND MICHELA MARINO LERMAN DOMINICK FARINACCI WITH JULIEN LABRO | MATTHEW WHITAKER CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE WITH AVERY SUNSHINE, NONA HENDRYX AND NIGEL HALL JAMEY HADDAD’S UNDER ONE SUN SAX TO THE MAX WITH MICHAEL LINGTON, VINCENT INGALA AND PAUL TAYLOR JAZZ FUNK SOUL WITH JEFF LORBER, EVERETTE HARP AND PAUL JACKSON JR. TRIBUTE CONCERTS TO TADD DAMERON, BOBBY WOMACK AND RHAPSODY IN BLUE

PRESENTED BY

JUNE 27-29 2019

The sweet sounds of summer.

For three days each year, the Tri-C JazzFest gives our region’s thriving jazz community the recognition it deserves. We groove to the stylings of world-renown jazz legends and some of the hottest local talent. KeyBank is proud to sponsor the 40th Annual Tri-C JazzFest. We recognize the unique ability of jazz to bring different cultures together and are committed to keeping this tradition alive. Our thanks to everyone involved in making this year’s festival a celebration to remember. key.com/community

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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Andrew E. Randall

Alex Johnson, Ph.D.

Chair

President

The Rev. Cory C. Jenkins

William H. Gary Sr.

Vice Chair

Executive Vice President Workforce, Community and Economic Development

Helen Forbes Fields Ann M. Frangos J. David Heller Jerry L. Kelsheimer Phoebe Lee Geralyn M. Presti Victor A. Ruiz

David Kuntz, CPA Executive Vice President/Treasurer Administration and Finance

Karen Miller, Ph.D. Executive Vice President/Provost Access, Learning and Success

Donna Imhoff, Ph.D. President, Western Campus

Terri Pope, Ph.D. President, Westshore Campus

Michael Schoop, Ph.D. President, Metropolitan Campus

Lisa Williams, Ph.D. President, Eastern Campus

Jenny Febbo Vice President, Integrated Communications

Ronna McNair Chief of Staff/Executive Assistant to the President

Megan Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Bryan Vice President, Development President, Tri-C Foundation

Claire Rosacco Vice President, Government Affairs and Community Outreach

Renee Tramble Richard, J.D. Vice President, Legal Services

Founded in 1980 by Dr. Thom Horning and Reginald Buckner, Tri-C JazzFest stays true to its mission to: • Foster the history and nurture the future of jazz • Provide educational opportunities for students of all ages and in all walks of life • Bring world-class jazz to Cleveland Today, Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland is a three-day summer music festival that takes place in the theaters of Playhouse Square and outdoors on U.S. Bank Plaza. It’s also an educational festival that connects students of all ages with local and international jazz artists. The inclusion of students and teachers ensures the future of the art form in Northeast Ohio. Outreach programming provides free cultural access to Cleveland’s underserved population.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SOCIAL MEDIA KEY

Letters of Welcome............................................................ 3, 5 Message From the President.................................................. 4 JazzFest Legends Awards...................................................6 - 7 JazzFest Legends Gala........................................................... 8 Indoor Lineup................................................................... 9-18 Artist-in-Residence Recap.................................................... 19 Outdoor Lineup.................................................................... 20 Festival Schedule................................................................ 21 Festival Attractions.............................................................. 22 JazzFest Educational Programs.......................................23-24 Staff and Special Thanks..................................................... 25 Sponsors and Friends ......................................................... 26 2019 Student Poster........................................................... 27 Creative Arts at Tri-C............................................................ 28

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Dear Friends, On behalf of the people of our great city, I welcome you to Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, now celebrating its 40th anniversary as one of Cleveland’s cultural gems. Tri-C JazzFest has contributed significantly to our city’s vitality, uniting the community around music and attracting visitors from far and wide. What started as a two-day educational event on Tri-C’s Metropolitan Campus has burgeoned into a year-round source for jazz performance and education that culminates in a summer destination weekend event. I am proud that our city hosts such a world-class festival. It is wonderful to see the festival celebrate Cleveland’s own jazz history this year with special tributes to music legends Tadd Dameron and Bobby Womack. I heartily congratulate Tri-C and the festival organizers not only for surviving 40 years, but also for dedicating themselves to such an important American art form. Special thanks to The George Gund Foundation for supporting the regional musicians on the outdoor Strassman Insurance Stage and to KeyBank for its fourth year as presenting sponsor. Enjoy the lineup, the theatres, the food and the fun in Cleveland!

On behalf of KeyBank, presenting sponsor of the 2019 Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, I am pleased to welcome you to this exciting community festival as we celebrate 40 years of musical tradition! KeyBank is proud to continue its support of JazzFest, celebrating the festival’s rich history of bringing talented musicians from across the jazz spectrum together with the community for world-class cultural arts and music education opportunities. I hope you enjoy JazzFest as much as we do at KeyBank, where supporting the traditions in the community in which our team lives and works is a priority. Cleveland is our home, and our purpose is to help this community thrive. All of us at KeyBank are dedicated to helping our great city grow. We are committed to helping events like this continue for years to come so that future generations see that this festival is indeed part of the fabric of Cleveland. See you at JazzFest this weekend! Sincerely, Margot J. Copeland Chair and CEO, KeyBank Foundation

Sincerely, Frank G. Jackson Mayor of Cleveland

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Welcome to the 40th annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by KeyBank. As one of the longest-running and most prominent music festivals in Northeast Ohio, JazzFest has earned a special place in our community — and it just gets better every year. As we conclude our fourth decade with all this fun and excitement, it is important to recognize Tri-C JazzFest’s commitment to educating tomorrow’s musicians and artists. Through the College’s Creative Arts Center of Excellence, college and K-12 students have enjoyed a wealth of master classes, panel discussions and special concerts with industry professionals throughout the year. In 2019, area students had the chance to work with James Newton Howard, Patrick Bartley, Afro Blue, Allan Harris, Dominick Farinacci, Jeff Hamilton, Shenel Johns, Dave Stryker, Carol Welsman, the University of North Texas One O’Clock Lab Band and Terence Blanchard. More than 700 students from schools in Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania participated in our Vocal Jazz Day and DownBeat Jazz Education Days held in February and April. Through JazzFest relationships with artists, we are able to present unique and memorable performances. In his final year as JazzFest artist-in-residence, trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard premiered OUR VOICES: DEMOCRACY RE:visited at the Maltz Center for the Performing Arts. This highly collaborative venture, supported by the Joyce Foundation and MAP Fund, involved the Tri-C JazzFest Academy’s Spirit of the Groove student ensemble, a gospel choir of local and student singers, CityMusic Cleveland and spoken word performances by local poets RA Washington and Orlando Watson. The work focused on the 1965 Voting Rights Act, and as it was a free event, aligned with the JazzFest mission to provide world-class music in the community. Over the past few years, JazzFest has evolved into a full-blown summer destination — one where visitors can enjoy an array of free concerts and outdoor activities, and immerse themselves in a diverse menu of indoor concerts. This year’s JazzFest ranges from the intimacy of a performance by Regina Carter to the no-holds-barred concert by Tower of Power. Celebrating Cleveland’s own history, we’ll have a tribute to Tadd Dameron by Dianne Reeves and John Clayton, as well as an old school soul tribute to Bobby Womack by Christian McBride. Both John and Christian were constant collaborators with Tommy LiPuma, and that is its own unique Cleveland connection. It is with great pleasure that I recognize the 2019 Cleveland Jazz Legends honorees: KeyBank Foundation Chair and CEO, Margot J. Copeland; Jazz Advocate Max Dehn; and pianist and Tri-C educator Joe Hunter. Year after year, JazzFest has received invaluable support from our partners and friends. I’d like to extend my gratitude to our presenting sponsor, KeyBank, along with Strassman Insurance Services, The George Gund Foundation, Fran and Jules Belkin, Char and Chuck Fowler, Kulas Foundation and United Airlines. We invite you to celebrate 40 years of the Tri-C JazzFest with a special gift by texting “JazzFest” to 52182. Your donation continues the 40 year tradition of providing educational opportunities for the entire community with local and international jazz artists throughout the year. Thank you for your support – Jazz Lives Here!

Alex Johnson, Ph.D. Cuyahoga Community College President

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40 and Still Swinging!

Hitting 40 is a big deal, and a time to recognize how far we’ve come and who’s helped us along the way. One thing is certain: Cuyahoga Community College has sustained a nationally respected home for jazz, providing tens of thousands of area students with educational opportunities and hundreds of thousands of music lovers access to world-class jazz. For that I thank the college leaders whose commitment to the art form helped the festival flourish and grow. In honor of this auspicious anniversary, we’re celebrating Cleveland with tributes to our own Tadd Dameron and Bobby Womack. For Dameron, known for beautiful arrangements for Jimmie Lunceford, Billy Eckstine, Sarah Vaughan and Chet Baker, there is no better musical fit than John Clayton — one of Tommy LiPuma’s top shelf arrangers. John, along with the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra and Dianne Reeves, will give Dameron’s music what it deserves: unequivocal gold treatment. As for soul man and hit maker Bobby Womack, Christian McBride jumped at the chance to do this home town tribute, and his love of soul and R&B makes him the perfect director for it. Staying true to its educational mission for 40 years, JazzFest continues to enrich Cleveland’s jazz legacy. This year, with the support of The George Gund Foundation, we hosted a series featuring former Tri-C jazz students now enjoying successful music careers all over the country, aptly titled “Flying Home.” Dominick Farinacci plays a critical role as artistic director for Tri-C JazzFest Academy and Summer Camp, building bridges with area educators and discovering and mentoring new jazz talent. Without a doubt, we’re making jazz history every day at Tri-C. Congratulations to our 2019 Tri-C JazzFest Legends: Max Dehn had the vision and skill to raise funds and implement the preparatory Saturday Music Program — now a robust arts program that includes dance, strings and jazz; Joe Hunter, whose swinging piano style is known and respected by everyone from Cleveland to Columbus; and Margot Copeland who understands the cultural significance of jazz and brought KeyBank to JazzFest as its first presenting sponsor. Special thanks to our national advisory committee, Christian McBride, Patrick Rains and Jules Belkin. It is an honor to have you in our corner! Deep gratitude to Margot Copeland and KeyBank, Gina Vernaci and the staff at Playhouse Square, the JazzFest staff, our wonderful JazzFest volunteers and you — the members, pass holders and fans — for supporting this music. Terri Pontremoli Director, Tri-C JazzFest

Awards Jazz Legends

Margot J. Copeland | Chair and CEO, KeyBank Foundation

Margot Copeland grew up with an appreciation for community service, education and jazz (the first concert she attended at the age of eight was Duke Ellington). She has remained passionate about all three throughout her career. Copeland served as the executive vice president of corporate philanthropy and civic engagement for KeyBank, as well as the chair and CEO of the KeyBank Foundation, until her retirement in June. Throughout her tenure, she has led the company’s philanthropic investments in education, neighborhood prosperity, workforce development and community service. It was under Copeland’s leadership that KeyBank, already a supporter of Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, became the presenting sponsor, drawn by the festival’s role in the development of community engagement and jazz education. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Hampton University and a Master of Arts in Educational Development from The Ohio State University. Copeland has received many distinguished awards and honors exemplifying her service and commitment to underserved communities. She travels the world attending jazz concerts and festivals, but Tri-C JazzFest remains her “not to miss” favorite.

Max Dehn | Jazz Advocate Cleveland native Max Dehn joined the Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland staff as artistic director and producer in 1989, bringing an abiding love for jazz and American music, and a commitment to the festival’s mission. As a curator, Dehn engaged international artists to perform in creative settings and developed many events showcasing the work of Northeast Ohio artists. Dehn understood the artistic and practical value of teaching music in the community. In 1991, he initiated the Excellence in Music Project, in collaboration with the Cleveland School of the Arts, Tri-C, and the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. He and JazzFest founder Thom Horning developed a college-level jazz studies and technology program at the Tri-C Metro Campus. The Gill and Tommy LiPuma Center for Creative Arts is, in great part, a legacy of Dehn’s 12 years of leadership.

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Each year, Tri-C JazzFest presents individuals in Northeast Ohio with the Tri-C JazzFest Legends Award for outstanding achievement in jazz performance, education, advocacy or philanthropy.

P RE S E N T E D B Y

Joe Hunter | Pianist, Jazz Educator Growing up in a musical household, Cleveland Heights native Joe Hunter began playing piano when he was eight. His parents would take him to venerable Cleveland jazz venues to experience performances by some of the top musicians of the day. Hunter expanded his musical skills in jazz ensemble and orchestra at Cleveland Heights High School. At Cleveland State University, Hunter studied classical music, and as a student in Rio de Janeiro, his passion for Brazilian music was ignited. The rock world recognized Hunter’s keyboard mastery, and for a time he played with a local band, hoping to support, as he put it, his “jazz addiction.” Hunter has been playing music fulltime, as a solo artist and with various bands, since the late 1980s. In 1997, he began teaching jazz piano at Cuyahoga Community College, a faculty position he holds today.

Honorable Mention

Tadd Dameron (1917-1965)

Born in Cleveland, pianist Tadd Dameron (1917-1965) was a key national figure in the evolution of swing to bop and a significant and revered composer and arranger. Outside of his jazz peers, he lived a life of anonymity, his contributions largely unrecognized. But his compositions “If You Could See Me Now,” “Good Bait,” “Our Delight,” “Hot House,” and “Lady Bird” are staples in the jazz canon. He wrote arrangements for legendary artists such as Jimmie Lunceford, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Billie Eckstine, Sarah Vaughan, Miles Davis, Chet Baker and Dizzy Gillespie, to name a few. Called “the romanticist” of the bop movement by Dexter Gordon, Dameron’s musical legacy was kept alive by Benny Golson, Dizzy Gillespie, Milt Jackson and Don Sickler. A definitive biography, Dameronia: The Life and Music of Tadd Dameron, was written by Paul Combs in 2014.

Bobby Womack (1944-2014)

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The son of a Cleveland steelworker, Bobby Womack and his brothers formed their own gospel group at a young age. While on tour with the Soul Stirrers, Womack met Sam Cooke, and the two of them made the transition from sacred to secular music in California. In the 1960s, Womack recorded a string of hits and was a regular session guitarist in the Memphis scene. Wilson Pickett alone recorded 17 Womack compositions. From 1970 to 1990, Womack charted 36 singles including major R&B hits “That’s the Way I Feel About Cha,” “ Woman’s Gotta Have It,” and “If You Think You’re Lonely Now.” “I Wish He Didn’t Trust Me So Much,” and “(No Matter How High I Get) I’ll Still Be Looking Up to You” were hits in the 80’s. Womack can be heard on the Rolling Stones’ Dirty Work album, in a duet with Mick Jagger on “Strictly Memphis.” Nicknamed “The Preacher” and “The Poet,” he discovered and refined his identity as a soul man with deep roots in the church. Womack was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009.

Gala

JAZZFEST LEGENDS

OPENING NIGHT

CELEBRATION

Benefiting music scholarships for Tri-C students.

A celebration to kick off JazzFest and honor the 2019 Tri-C JazzFest Legends Margot Copeland

Chair & CEO, KeyBank Foundation

Max Dehn

Jazz Advocate

Joe Hunter

Pianist, Jazz Educator

With appreciation to our donors ABM Dionne Broadus The Balogh Brothers Carrie Carpenter Chemical Bank Sheila and Rick Chiricosta Constellation Brands, Inc. Carol Cunningham Dominion Energy Ohio Jenny Febbo Maryellen and Umberto Fedeli FirstEnergy Corp. Barbara and Wayne Foley Char and Chuck Fowler Ann Frangos

Lee Friedman and Joe Gogol GE Lighting Gilbane Building Company Jerry Hourigan Impact Communications JACK Entertainment Alex Johnson Valerie and Lou Joseph K&D Lola and Mel Kamins Keene Family of Companies KeyBank Catherine Kilbane Krish Services Group Inc.

David Kuntz Gill LiPuma Gena and Sant Lovett McTech Corp Metro by T-Mobile Karen Miller Gloria and Paul Moosmann Beth Anne and Don Nettis Megan O’Bryan Pierre’s Ice Cream Company Pipe Fitters Local Union No. 120 Terri Pope Renee Richard Claire Rosacco

Scenic Solutions LLC Patti and Greg Skoda Luci Schey Spring and Bill Spring Strassman Insurance Services, Inc. Chuck and Lisa Surack and Sweetwater Sound, Inc. J. Michael Thomson Jerry Sue and Walter Thornton U.S. Bank Cleveland Ruvene and David Whitehead Lisa Williams Margaret W. Wong & Associates Zack Bruell Events Ellen and Dan Zelman List is current as of 6/12/19

Host Committee Karen and James Aronoff Fran and Jules Belkin Gail and Richard Bowen Micki Byrnes Carrie Carpenter Sheila and Rick Chiricosta Joanne and Richard Clark Carol Cunningham Vivian Davis Karen and David Doll Trina Evans and Ken Birch Pam and Adam Fishman Barbara and Wayne Foley

Char and Chuck Fowler Paul Fox Ann and Lou Frangos Lee Friedman and Joe Gogol Susan and John Fuehrer Faith and David Gilbert Becky and David Heller Nicolette Jaworski Alex Johnson Lindsay and Jason Jones Valerie and Lou Joseph Catherine Kilbane Lena and Fred Koury David Kuntz Phoebe Lee Gill LiPuma Joyce and Bill Litzler

Gena and Sant Lovett Julie and Jamie Lynch Nancy McCann Karen Miller Gloria and Paul Moosmann Megan O’Bryan and Kevin Poor Tracy and Gordon Oliver Kathy and Bill O’Neill Amanda and Jon Pinney Geri Presti and John Sedor Adriana and Andrew Randall Matt Reville Renee and Derrick Richard Shelley Roth and Bruce Schwartz Sandy and Dan Saltzman Luci Schey Spring and Bill Spring Patti and Greg Skoda

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Cortney and John Skory Sally and Terry Stewart Debbie and Jim Strassman Rachel and James Talton Jerry Sue and Walter Thornton Gina Vernaci Shelly and Aron Weston Karen White Ruvene and David Whitehead Vanessa Whiting Lorna Wisham Margaret Wong Rosemary and Alan Zang Annette and David Zappala Ellen and Dan Zelman Zdenko Zovkic

Tower of Power Thursday, June 27 7:45 p.m. | KeyBank State Theatre What is hip? JazzFest turning 40 and the iconic Tower of Power (T.O.P.) turning 50 at the same time! T.O.P.’s anniversary CD, Soul Side of Town, is a labor of love and the inauguration of a new affiliation with Mack Avenue Records. Along with all the hits, the audience will be treated to new songs. Most of the new material on Tower of Power’s Soul Side of Town are by the hit‑making team of Emilio Castillo (second-tenor sax) and Stephen “Doc” Kupka (baritone sax), who also hold down the world-famous five-man Tower of Power Horns. Along with the drums and bass lock of David Garibaldi and Marc Van Wagenungen, these veterans put on a show that longtime fans, music connoisseurs and a new generation will remember for years to come. Along with Castillo, Kupka, Garibaldi and Van Wagenungen, T.O.P. consists of guitarist Jerry Cortez, Hammond B3 organist/keyboardist Roger Smith, first-tenor saxophonist Tom Politzer, trumpeters Adolfo Acosta and Sal Cracchiolo, and vocalist Marcus Scott.

“T.O.P. showed yet again why it is such a lovable act, with funky, soulful, high energy music and fun-loving (and love-loving) lyrics and themes. This was a tour‑de‑force performance as always … captivating the listeners’ attention and demanding movement from even the most stoic non-dancer. To say that T.O.P. is “still going strong” would be an understatement verging on the criminal.” — Josh Sweigert, Tahoe Onstage

Steinway is the official piano of Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland.

A Celebration of the Music of Tadd Dameron and Henry Mancini featuring Dianne Reeves, the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Gerald Clayton and Dominick Farinacci Sponsored by the Balogh Brothers Friday, June 28

| 6 p.m. | Ohio Theatre

John Clayton excels as a composer, arranger, conductor, producer, educator and bassist. He has won a Grammy Award and eight Grammy nominations. A graduate of Indiana University, Clayton toured with the Monty Alexander Trio, the Count Basie Orchestra, and served as principal bassist with the Amsterdam Philharmonic Orchestra. He co-founded the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, the Clayton Brothers quintet and taught bass at multiple universities. In addition to teaching residencies all over the world, Clayton has directed educational components associated with the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival, Centrum Festival and Vail Jazz Party. Career highlights include arranging the “Star Spangled Banner” for Whitney Houston’s performance at the 1990 Super Bowl; playing bass on Paul McCartney’s album Kisses on the Bottom; arranging and playing with Yo-Yo Ma & Friends on Songs of Joy & Peace; arranging, conducting and performing on the 2009 album Charles Aznavour & the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra; recording with Diana Krall, Milt Jackson, Monty Alexander and many others; and working with Queen Latifah, Dee Dee Bridgewater and Gladys Knight.

Dianne Reeves is the preeminent jazz vocalist in the world today, with her arsenal of talents richly displayed on every song in her limitless repertoire. Her virtuosity, improvisational prowess and unique jazz and R&B stylings have earned Reeves five Grammy Awards for Best Jazz Vocal Album, an honorary doctorate of music from Juilliard and designation as a National Endowment of the Arts Jazz Master. Reeves’ magical, timeless voice, exceptional personality and the sheer force of her performance mark her as a captivating, world-class artist. Wynton Marsalis has praised her as “one of the most powerful, purposeful and accurate voices of this or any time.” Her Grammy-winning album, Beautiful Life, epitomizes the spirit of her storied and extraordinary career, traversing many genres and collaborating with a diverse collection of artists. Adored by audiences and critics alike throughout the world, Reeves is a natural wonder.

CHJO PERSONNEL John Clayton, Musical Director

SAXES Lee Callet Keith Fiddmont Charles Owens Tom Peterson Rickey Woodard

TROMBONES George Bohanon Ivan Malespin Ira Nepus Maurice Spears

TRUMPETS Gilberto Castellanos James Ford Clay Jenkins Tanya Darby Bijon Watson

RHYTHM SECTION Graham Dechter, guitar Jon Hamar, bass Jeff Hamilton, drums Tamir Hendelman, piano

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Béla Fleck & The Flecktones featuring Victor Wooten, Roy “Futureman” Wooten and Howard Levy/ John Scofield’s Combo 66 Friday, June 28 7:45 p.m. | KeyBank State Theatre Thirty years later, groundbreaking banjoist Béla Fleck has reconvened the extraordinary initial lineup of his combo, Béla Fleck & The Flecktones. Rocket Science marks the first recording by the Flecktones in almost two decades, with pianist/harmonica player Howard Levy back in the fold alongside Fleck, bassist Victor Wooten and percussionist/drumitarist Roy “Futureman” Wooten. Far from being a wistful trip back in time, the album sees the Grammy-winning quartet creating some of the most forward-thinking music of their long, storied career. While a mix of genres come into play — from classical and jazz to bluegrass and African music to electric blues and Eastern European folk dances — the result is a sound all its own, a meeting of musical minds that remains, as ever, utterly indescribable. Simply put, it is The Flecktones, the music made only when these four individuals come together. Aside from being one of the principal innovators of modern jazz guitar, John Scofield is a creative artist of an even rarer sort: a stylistic chameleon who has forged a consistent, rock-solid aesthetic identity. Looking to commemorate his 66th year, Scofield penned 12 original compositions and formed a swinging new group to record and tour the music. Rising star Gerald Clayton was an obvious choice on piano, an instrument central to the new tunes. The connection between Scofield and drummer Bill Stewart strengthens as the decades pass. Stewart introduced bassist Vicente Archer to the project, having worked with him on a Nicholas Payton recording. Scofield is thrilled with Combo 66 and, in addition to the musical combustion, especially enjoys the group’s intergenerational quality.

Akiko/Hamilton/Dechter B-3 Trio Friday, June 28 10:15 p.m. | Allen Theatre Originality is what versatile drummer Jeff Hamilton brings to the groups he performs with and one of the reasons he is in constant demand. In addition to his work with Ray Brown and the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Hamilton appears on nearly 200 recordings with artists such as Natalie Cole, Diana Krall, Milt Jackson, Rosemary Clooney, Barbara Streisand, Mel Tormé, John Pizzarelli, Benny Carter, Lalo Schifrin, George Shearing, Clark Terry, Gene Harris, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Scott Hamilton, Harry “Sweets” Edison, Keely Smith, Bill Holman, Herb Ellis, Barney Kessel and Mark Murphy. Accomplished guitarist, composer and arranger Graham Dechter plays with the kind of swinging authority and seasoned maturity that belies his years. The 28-year-old Los Angeles native, a member of the ClaytonHamilton Jazz Orchestra since he was 19, shows a deep reverence for the jazz guitar tradition in his warm-toned renditions of ballads, bossas, bebop and blues. A formidable soloist and consummate accompanist, he imbues standards with rare enthusiasm and an inherent bluesiness while carving out his own path with several affecting original compositions. Raised in Osaka, Japan, Akiko Tsuruga began studying the organ at age 3, at the famed Yamaha Music School. After discovering her passion for jazz very early on in her musical journey, she launched her career immediately upon graduating from the Osaka College of Music. While living and playing in Osaka, Tsuruga had many opportunities to perform with world-renowned U.S. jazz musicians. After landing in New York City, the mecca for jazz, it didn’t take long for her to make her mark — she was soon embraced not only by audiences, but also by her fellow musicians, as one of the top organ players in the city. But it was organ legend Dr. Lonnie Smith who proved to have the greatest impact on her musical development and career. He became a mentor to Tsuruga, and she considers him her greatest influence.

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Regina Carter and Xavier Davis/ Helen Sung and Michela Marino Lerman Saturday, June 29 1 p.m. | Ohio Theatre For Grammy-nominated artist Regina Carter, the violin isn’t simply an improvisational vehicle; it’s a passport to unexpected realms. Her quest for beauty, combined with her passion for excellence, did not escape the attention of the MacArthur Foundation, which awarded Carter their prestigious MacArthur fellowship “Genius Grant.” The acclaimed violinist was selected as the 2017 Showcase Artist for Monterey Jazz Festival and, in 2018, was appointed as director of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center’s All-Female Jazz Residency, a unique summer immersion program for aspiring women jazz professionals. Her duo with pianist Xavier Davis is a simpatico merging of two musical minds. Davis’ professional career as a jazz pianist took off when the legendary vocalist Betty Carter spotted his outstanding talent at the 1994 International Association of Jazz Educators convention in Boston while he performed with his college ensemble. She brought Davis to New York, hiring him exclusively as the pianist in her working trio. Today, Davis is one of the most accomplished jazz pianists worldwide. A prize-winning classical pianist before jazz intervened, pianist/composer Helen Sung captivates listeners with an imaginative, modern artistry that seamlessly integrates the jazz and classical worlds. She has worked with such jazz luminaries as Clark Terry, Slide Hampton, Ron Carter, Jon Faddis, Wayne Shorter and Regina Carter. Sung will be joined by tap dancer Michela Marino Lerman, the only woman of her generation inducted as an honorary member of the Copasetics — an organization comprised of mostly male black tap dancers, founded in 1949. The Huffington Post has called her a “hurricane of rhythm,” and The New York Times has called her a “prodigy” and described her dancing as “flashes of brilliance.” She is a proud student of Buster Brown, Gregory Hines, Leroy Myers and Marion Coles. The floor that Michela Marino Lerman chooses above all others is O’Mara Sprung Floors which “...provides superior comfort, support and above all, sound!!” - Michela Marino Lerman

Dominick Farinacci’s “Rhapsody in Blue: Revisited”/ Matthew Whitaker Saturday, June 29 3:30 p.m. | Allen Theatre Trumpeter Dominick Farinacci presents his newly commissioned arrangement of “Rhapsody in Blue,” George Gershwin’s groundbreaking masterwork from 1924. Farinacci built this interpretation around the cultural influences and events of both the time it premiered as well as today, featuring accordionist Julien Labro with a multigenerational and multicultural ensemble. Commissioned by the Catskill Jazz Factory, this piece debuted in New York City last summer. Farinacci and Labro will be joined on stage by Chris Pattishall (piano), Aidan Plank (bass), Gabe Jones (drums), Keita Ogawa (percussion), Jamey Haddad (percussion), Michela Marino Lerman (tap), Evelyn Wright (vocals) and Orlando Watson (spoken word). The floor that Michela Marino Lerman chooses above all others is O’Mara Sprung Floors which “...provides superior comfort, support and above all, sound!!” - Michela Marino Lerman

Eighteen-year-old pianist Matthew Whitaker grew up surrounded by music. Since winning the Apollo Theater’s amateur night at age 9, Whitaker has toured the world, played Carnegie Hall and become the youngest artist to be endorsed by Hammond in its 80+ year history. A prolific composer, he heads his own publishing company and names Dr. Lonnie Smith, Oscar Peterson and Chick Corea as artistic influences. In 2017, Whitaker was named one of the 17 people to watch in New Jersey by The Record, one of New Jersey’s largest newspapers; made Crain’s New York Business’ breakout list of 20 under 20 as a performing artist; and was named one of seven rising stars for 2018 by USA Today network’s 201 Magazine. Joining Whitaker on stage is Marcus Robinson (guitar), Karim Hutton (bass) and Isaiah Johnson (drums).

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Tribute to Bobby Womack featuring Christian McBride with Avery Sunshine, Nona Hendryx and Nigel Hall Saturday, June 29

| 6 p.m. | Ohio Theatre

It’s not simply his abundant virtuosity that has made Christian McBride the most in-demand bassist of his generation. Bandleader and national jazz spokesman McBride consistently combines his deft musicianship with a showmanship that transforms his passion into infectious joy. Although he is known for jazz, McBride has a strong strain of funk and soul in his DNA, and he jumped at the chance to celebrate the music of Cleveland native Bobby Womack. Known for songs such as “I’m a Midnight Mover,” “California Dreamin’,” and “Breezin’,” Womack, a 2009 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, was also known for his session work as a guitarist. McBride will be joined for this one-of-a-kind performance by special guest vocalists Avery Sunshine, Nona Hendryx and Nigel Hall and a slamming jump band featuring guitarist Woody Aplanalp, who performed with Womack in his day. Sunshine is a mercurial singer and composer who weds soul, gospel, jazz and R&B in a signature mix. She has worked everywhere from Broadway to the Democratic National Convention to the European club and festival scenes. Though she lives in Atlanta, Sunshine originates from Chester, Pennsylvania, where she began her musical vocation by singing and playing piano in church. She attended Spelman College in Atlanta, where she started her musical apprenticeship on the city’s R&B scene. One-third of the pop/soul act Labelle, Hendryx, by far and away, made the hippest solo records of any member of that group. After Labelle called it quits in 1976, Hendryx released her self-titled debut record — an amazingly strong amalgam of soul and hard rock. LaBelle reunited in 2007 and issued Back to Now on Verve in 2008. The reunion was the impetus for Hendryx to begin recording and touring as a solo artist again. Most recently, she collaborated with eclectic guitarist Gary Lucas for the 2017 album The World of Captain Beefheart, featuring new interpretations of the experimental rock icon’s music. Hall is, in many ways, an artist who needs no introduction. An in-demand sideman, he’s built a mighty foundation of funk over the years onstage and in the studio with collaborators including the Warren Haynes Band, Jon Cleary, Soulive, Oteil Burbridge and Roosevelt Collier, Ledisi, the Soul Rebels, Lettuce and countless others. Legions of fans are already in the know about Hall’s copious keyboard chops and powerful vocal style. Along with Aplanalp, the band includes Quincy Phillips (drums), Bobby Floyd (B3/keys), Scott McKee (trumpet), Chis Coles (tenor sax), Anthony Spicer (alto sax), Frank Walton (trumpet), Mark Mauldin (trombone), Dan Wilson (guitar) and Tasheka Washington, David Peake and Reagan Gray (backup vocals).

Jazz Funk Soul/Sax to the Max Saturday, June 29 7:45 p.m. | KeyBank State Theatre Pianist, composer and producer Jeff Lorber has been a major innovator on the music scene for more than three decades. Along with maestros Herbie Hancock, Joe Sample and Bob James, Lorber is a groundbreaking Fender Rhodes pioneer. Having produced for everyone from Dave Koz to Kenny G, the Grammy-nominated pianist is now touring with acclaimed ensemble Jazz Funk Soul, featuring Everette Harp and Paul Jackson Jr. Harp’s soulful and trademark blend of jazz, R&B, funk and pop have made him a favorite among fans, fellow musicians and critics alike. His impressive career has allowed him to collaborate with everyone from Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, Anita Baker, Luther Vandross and Patti LaBelle to George Duke, Herbie Hancock, Billy Joel and Kenny Loggins. Jackson Jr. is one of the most recorded guitarists in the world. His seven successful albums contain several top ten releases, including the Grammy-nominated “I Came to Play.” In 2014, Jackson contributed several tracks to the album Random Access Memories by Daft Punk, which garnered five Grammy Awards and was the No. 1 album in 104 countries. Jazz Funk Soul will be joined on stage by Ron Jenkins (bass) and Gorden Campbell (drums).

Sax to the Max features a triple threat of musical talent with saxophonists Michael Lington, Vincent Ingala and Paul Taylor. Lington has performed for the royal family in his home country of Denmark and released 10 solo albums since his debut in the U.S. Ingala’s sweet and soulful mix has catapulted him to the top of the Billboard Contemporary Jazz charts, garnering him three Billboard No. 1 and eight Top 10 hits. Taylor has released 11 albums since his debut On the Horn in 1995 and is known for his funk/soul vibe. The group will perform with Darryl Williams (bass), Jay Gore (guitar), Hans Zermuehlen (keyboard) and Arthur Thompson (drums).

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Jamey Haddad’s Under One Sun Saturday, June 29 10:15 p.m. | Allen Theatre Cleveland-born percussionist/drummer Jamey Haddad is one of the foremost world music and jazz percussionists in the U.S. His musical voice transcends styles and trends, and the universal quality of his playing has attracted many international collaborations. Haddad is an associate professor at Boston’s Berklee College of Music and New England Conservatory, as well as the Oberlin Conservatory and Cleveland Institute of Music. The Tri-C Cleveland Jazz Legend has toured with Paul Simon for nine years. In 2016, Haddad formed a band and created Under One Sun, a collection of nine tunes written by Billy Drewes and performed by eight musicians representing five countries, whose ages span five decades. The group’s wide array of instruments, moods and vocal styles makes for a fun and exploratory 70 minutes of jazz. Along with Haddad and Drewes, Under One Sun features performers Leo Blanco (piano), Roberto Occhipinti (bass), Michael Ward-Bergeman (accordion), Keita Ogawa (percussion), Simon Shaheen (oud), Dominick Farinacci (trumpet), Jay Ashby (trombone) and Julien Labro (bandoneon).

Jazz Brunch with Diego Figueiredo and Jeff Hamilton Sunday, June 30 Noon | Nighttown What’s the best way to end JazzFest? A special jazz brunch featuring Brazilian guitarist Diego Figueiredo and drummer Jeff Hamilton. Figueiredo is a new star of the guitar world. He has released 23 CDs, three DVDs, and has played in more than 60 countries around the world. He is the winner of important competitions including the Montreux Jazz Competition and the VISA Prize. Figueiredo displays tremendous technique and emotion, and makes new fans every time he takes the stage. Hamilton cites Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, Mel Lewis, “Philly Joe” Jones and Shelly Manne as influences. In 1974, he got his first big break playing with the New Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. He then joined Lionel Hampton’s Band until 1975 when he, along with bassist John Clayton, became members of the Monty Alexander Trio. He attained a childhood goal in 1977 when he joined Woody Herman and the Thundering Herd, with whom he made several recordings. In 1978, Hamilton was offered the position vacated by Shelly Manne in the L.A. 4 with Ray Brown, Bud Shank and Laurindo Almeida. From 1983 to 1987, Hamilton performed with Ella Fitzgerald, the Count Basie Orchestra, Rosemary Clooney and Monty Alexander. He began his association with the Ray Brown Trio in 1988 and left in March 1995 to concentrate on his own trio.

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On Nov. 4, 2018, Terence Blanchard completed his three-year residency at Tri-C JazzFest with a mind-blowing performance of a commissioned work at the Maltz Performing Arts Center.

JAZZFEST ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE RECAP

TERENCE BLANCHARD

Tri-C JazzFest and the Tri-C Performing Arts Series presented the world premiere by Blanchard, titled OUR VOICES: DEMOCRACY RE:visited, which featured CityMusic Cleveland, Blanchard and his E-Collective, spoken word artists RA Washington and Orlando Watson, Tri-C JazzFest Academy’s Spirit of the Groove student ensemble, Dominick Farinacci, and a gospel choir.

The work focused on the 1965 Voting Rights Act and included messages by Martin Luther King Jr., Lyndon Johnson and Barack Obama. More than 700 people attended the free event, broadcast nationally this past February on NPR’s Jazz Night in America. “With gravity, Blanchard offered a stunning solo on ‘Amazing Grace.’ He spanned humility and exaltation, using slight echo and delay to drive home and refresh the tune’s spirituality. It was a perfect way to usher in OUR VOICES, Blanchard’s singular blend of music and poetry. Sparked by E-Collective guitarist Charles Altura, with lyrics by local poets RA Washington and Orlando Watson, and eerie, swirling choir ululations, the 15-minute piece powerfully blended anger and exultation.” —CARLO WOLFF, DOWNBEAT OUR VOICES: DEMOCRACY RE:visited received support from the Joyce Foundation and MAP Fund. With support from the Kulas Foundation, John P. Murphy Foundation and The Char and Chuck Fowler Family Foundation, Blanchard engaged in numerous projects, classes, performances and workshops with students in Tri-C’s Creative Arts programs. He worked with student film composers, participated in public discussions on social issues and incorporated Tri-C Recording Arts and Technology students on his latest album, Live, released in April 2018.

OUTDOOR LINEUP The Strassman Insurance Stage features 17 local and regional bands June 28-29. From jazz and gospel to funk and rock, the free performances are sure to keep the dance floor hopping.

Friday, June 28

Saturday, June 29

Dan Bruce’s :beta collective | 3 p.m.: This modern jazz ensemble led by guitarist/composer Dan Bruce performs original compositions with a flair for musical improvisation.

Rachel Brown & The Beatnik Playboys | 3:55 p.m.: Vocalist Rachel Brown and the group consistently wow audiences with powerful imagery and strong musical stylings.

The Armstrong Bearcat Band | 4:50 p.m.: Led by guitarist Butch Armstrong, this local band is celebrating its 30th year of hard-driving, in‑your‑face blues.

Cleveland Jazz Orchestra | 5:50 p.m.:

For 35 years, CJO has been one of Northeast Ohio’s premier jazz orchestras with outstanding arrangers, writers and soloists.

The Airmen of Note | 6:55 p.m.:

This premier U.S. Air Force big band features 18 active‑duty musicians from across the nation. The group’s tradition dates to 1950.

The Mike Cady Experience | 8:15 p.m.: Vocalist Cady is joined by Cleveland legend Eddie Baccus Sr., Perry Williams III, Bobby Curry and Cecil Rucker for a down-home swingin’ set. Dave McMurray Trio | 9:20 p.m.:

Best known as a tenor saxophonist, Detroit native McMurray has played with the likes of Bob Dylan, Bonnie Raitt and Gladys Knight, to name a few.

Collin Miller & the Brother Nature | 10:25 p.m.: This neo-soul and funk group delivers high-energy performances full of booming horns, keen vocal harmonies and surefire rhythm.

Tri-C JazzFest Academy Summer Camp | 3 p.m.: Students from the JazzFest summer camp show off what they’ve learned over two weeks of intensive training. Bobby Selvaggio Quartet | 4:40 p.m.: Alto saxophonist Bobby Selvaggio’s high-energy group features pianist Theron Brown, bassist Paul Thompson and drummer Zaire Darden.

Nathan-Paul & The Admirables | 5:45 p.m.:

This band embarks on performances full of bold earth tones, dynamic twists and hypnotic grooves.

Orlando Watson | 6:50 p.m.:

Spoken-word poet Orlando Watson’s soulful baritone voice weaves through words accompanied by acoustic and digital instrumentation.

Herb Wilborn Jr. Band | 7:55 p.m.:

This six-piece contemporary/smooth jazz group conjures comparisons to artists such as Dave Koz, David Sanborn and Najee.

Red Light Roxy | 9 p.m.:

Long a favorite in the regional swing dance scene, this group plays a mix of standards, jump blues, swing, Latin jazz, boogie-woogie and more.

Cats On Holiday | 10:05 p.m.: This swamp pop band led by Denis DeVito has been pleasing audiences for 25 years with a blend of Louisiana-inspired rock/roots/Zydeco. Sammy DeLeon y su Orquesta | 11:10 p.m.: Percussionist Sammy DeLeon — recipient of the 2016 Cleveland Jazz Legends Award — has performed with some of the world’s greatest Latin musicians and always rocks the stage.

Carlos Jones & the P.L.U.S. Band | 11:25 p.m.: Jones and his eight-piece band deliver authentic roots reggae with occasional turns into lighthearted soca and calypso numbers.

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FESTIVAL SCHEDULE STRASSMAN INSURANCE STAGE

CHEMICAL BANK JAZZ TALK TENT

HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT CENTER COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS

U.S. BANK KIDS CLUB

PLAYHOUSE SQUARE

THURSDAY, JUNE 27 7:45 p.m. Tower of Power KeyBank State Theatre

FRIDAY, JUNE 28 3 p.m. Dan Bruce’s :beta collective 3:55 p.m. Rachel Brown & The Beatnik Playboys 4:50 p.m. The Armstrong Bearcat Band

5:50 p.m. Cleveland Jazz Orchestra

3:40 p.m. Dexter Gordon: Sophisticated Giant with Maxine Gordon/Jim Szabo 4:35 p.m. The Bravest Man in the World: Bobby Womack with Christian McBride/ Woody Aplanalp/Lauren Onkey/ Chuck Yarborough 5:30 p.m. When Vinyl Was King with Laura LiPuma Nash/Lauren Onkey/ Chuck Yarborough

Pastry Chef Maureen Leonard

3:30 p.m. Drumming with Dylan

3:40 p.m. Grilled pizza with Quincy Phillips

4 p.m. Artist Pop-In: Julien Labro

4:35 p.m. Warm waffle salad with Julien Labro

4:30 p.m. Dance Party!

5:30 p.m. Sweet and savory crepes with Jamey Haddad

5 p.m. Storytelling

4-7 p.m. Happy Hour

5:30 p.m. Drumming with Dylan 6:55 p.m. The Airmen of Note

6:35 p.m. Jazz Trivia Game Show

7:55 p.m. Jazz Trivia Game Show

6 p.m. Dance Party!

6 p.m. Tribute to Tadd Dameron featuring Dianne Reeves and the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra Ohio Theatre 7:45 p.m. Béla Fleck & The Flecktones/ John Scofield’s Combo 66 KeyBank State Theatre

8:15 p.m. The Mike Cady Experience 3-7 p.m. Music, crafts, face painting, balloon artist, scavenger hunt

9:20 p.m. Dave McMurray Trio

10:15 p.m. Akiko/Hamilton/Dechter B-3 Trio Allen Theatre

10:25 p.m. Collin Miller & the Brother Nature 11:25 p.m. Carlos Jones & the P.L.U.S. Band

10 p.m.-1 a.m. Jam Sessions at Bin 216, Crowne Plaza and Cowell & Hubbard

SATURDAY, JUNE 29 3 p.m. Tri-C JazzFest Academy Summer Camp 4:40 p.m. Bobby Selvaggio Quartet

4:15 p.m. Cleveland Jazz History: 1980-2000 with Ernie Krivda/Joe Mosbrook/Greg Reese

Chef Ky-wai Wong

3:30 p.m. Drumming with Dylan

4:15 p.m. Greek-style quinoa salad and feta‑oregano vinaigrette with Helen Sung

4 p.m. Artist Pop-In: Sax-O-Matic

1 p.m. Regina Carter and Xavier Davis/ Helen Sung and Michela Marino Lerman Ohio Theatre 3:30 p.m. Dominick Farinacci’s Rhapsody in Blue/Matthew Whitaker Allen Theatre

4:30 p.m. Dance Party! 5:45 p.m. Nathan-Paul & The Admirables

5:25 p.m. Dameronia: The Life and Music of TaddDameron with Paul Combs/ Joe Mosbrook

5:25 p.m. Date and almond chutney; date and chia seed power balls with Regina Carter

5 p.m. Storytelling 5:30 p.m. Drumming with Dylan

6:50 p.m. Orlando Watson

6:30 p.m. Meet Jeff Lorber with Mark Ribbins

7:55 p.m. Herb Wilborn Jr. Band

7:35 p.m. Meet Regina Carter and Helen Sung with Lauren Onkey

9 p.m. Red Light Roxy

8:40 p.m. Jazz Trivia Game Show

10:05 p.m. Cats on Holiday

6:30 p.m. Coconut curry chicken with Jeff Hamilton

6 p.m. Dance Party!

6 p.m. Tribute to Bobby Womack featuring Christian McBride with Avery Sunshine, Nona Hendryx and Nigel Hall Ohio Theatre 7:45 p.m. Jazz Funk Soul/Sax to the Max KeyBank State Theatre

3-7 p.m. Music, crafts, face painting, balloon artist, scavenger hunt 10:15 p.m. Jamey Haddad’s Under One Sun Allen Theatre

11:10 p.m. Sammy DeLeon y su Orquesta 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Jam Sessions at Bin 216, Crowne Plaza and Cowell & Hubbard

FESTIVAL ATTRACTIONS

There’s more to JazzFest than just music. Festivalgoers will enjoy plenty of food and beverage options — including our JACK ♥ CLE Brew Garden — shopping, street performers, Friday Happy Hour, games, dancing under the GE Chandelier and so much more.

Chemical Bank Jazz Talk Tent JazzFest artists take a minute from their day to discuss the finer points of their work in the Chemical Bank Jazz Talk Tent.

Tri-C Hospitality Management Center Cooking Demos Get tips on creating great tastes with Tri-C chefs.

Friday, June 28

3:40 p.m. Dexter Gordon: Sophisticated Giant with Maxine Gordon/Jim Szabo 4:35 p.m. The Bravest Man in the World: Bobby Womack with Christian McBride/Woody Aplanalp/Lauren Onkey/Chuck Yarborough 5:30 p.m. When Vinyl Was King with Laura LiPuma Nash/ Lauren Onkey/Chuck Yarborough 6:35 p.m. Jazz Trivia Game Show 7:55 p.m. Jazz Trivia Game Show

Pastry Chef Maureen Leonard 3:40 p.m. Grilled pizza with Quincy Phillips 4:35 p.m. Warm waffle salad with Julien Labro 5:30 p.m. Sweet and savory crepes with Jamey Haddad

Saturday, June 29 4:15 p.m. Cleveland Jazz History: 1980-2000 with Ernie Krivda/Joe Mosbrook/Greg Reese 5:25 p.m. Dameronia: The Life and Music of Tadd Dameron with Paul Combs/Joe Mosbrook 6:30 p.m. Meet Jeff Lorber with Mark Ribbins 7:35 p.m. Meet Regina Carter and Helen Sung with Lauren Onkey 8:40 p.m. Jazz Trivia Game Show

Entertainment

Enjoy games, street performers and more! Campus District Street Games Chalk Artist Brian Cleveland (4:30-8:30 p.m. Friday only) Cleveland Museum of Art Parade the Circle Puppets DJ NuERA Fire and Lights Jugglers and Stilt Walkers (Friday only) JACK ♥ CLE Brew Garden Line Dancing with Kendra Willis Rust Belt Monster Collective (Saturday only) Samba Joia Sax-O-Matic Strolling Magic by Jason Alan (6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday only) Swing Dancing with Get Hep Swing (8:40 p.m. Saturday only)

Food Tents/Trucks

Hungry? Here’s a list of food options: The Beachcomber Truck Mitchell’s Homemade Ice Cream Bossy Bakery Nectar of the Vine Cleveland Cookie Dough Co. Nothing Bundt Cakes Dave’s Place Mobile Parker & Sons Bar-Be-Que Good to Go! The Pierogi Lady Jackpot Chicken Food Truck River Dog Food Truck KC&J Hawaiian Shave Ice Wild Spork Kernels by Chrissie

Saturday, June 29 Chef Ky-wai Wong 4:15 p.m. Greek-style quinoa salad and feta-oregano vinaigrette with Helen Sung 5:25 p.m. Date and almond chutney; date and chia seed power balls with Regina Carter 6:30 p.m. Coconut curry chicken with Jeff Hamilton

Shopping Scene Tents/Trucks Art by Design Chris Deighan Art Cleveland Water Damsel in Defense Darbynwoods Fine Woodworking Gorgeous Henna Hunter Chiropractic JoVann’s Tobacco Shop

Lavora’s Boutique Love of Sparklynn Steampunk Designs M.C. Chatman Center Metro by T-Mobile Moose’s Smooches Nationwide Insurance Nunn Holistic Bath & Body Ohio Lottery Prize Wheel

U.S. Bank Kids Club

Open from 3-7 p.m. for the wee-boppers.

Friday, June 28 3:30 p.m. Drumming with Dylan 4 p.m. Artist Pop-in: Julien Labro 4:30 p.m. Dance Party! 5 p.m. Storytelling 5:30 p.m. Drumming with Dylan 6 p.m. Dance Party!

Saturday, June 29 3:30 p.m. Drumming with Dylan 4 p.m. Artist Pop-In: Sax-O-Matic 4:30 p.m. Dance Party! 5 p.m. Storytelling 5:30 p.m. Drumming with Dylan 6 p.m. Dance Party!

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JAZZFEST E DUCATIONAL OUTREACH

Tri-C JazzFest is committed to offering quality educational and outreach programming through workshops, seminars and concerts year-round. Check out this year’s activities.

A YEAR IN REVIEW 2018-2019 EDUCATIONAL FESTIVALS Vocal Jazz Day On Feb. 18, 2019, Tri-C JazzFest presented its annual Vocal Jazz Day. More than 170 students from vocal programs at ten schools in Northeast Ohio and Buffalo, New York, performed in clinics and master classes with members of Howard University’s outstanding ensemble Afro Blue and visiting clinicians Connaitre Miller of Howard University and Duane Davis, formerly of Western Michigan University and Indiana University. Students also toured the Gill and Tommy LiPuma Center for Creative Arts and participated in career discussions, adjudicated performances, solo singing and gospel music workshops with Johnny Parker and the Spirit of the Groove program. The day ended with a public concert at the Metropolitan Campus Auditorium.

DownBeat Jazz Education Days We’re proud to share that the 40th edition of DownBeat Jazz Education Days — April 9-12, 2019 —engaged 549 music students from 23 Northeast Ohio schools. The three-day educational experience featured master classes, jam sessions and performances with the prestigious One O’Clock Lab Band from the University of North Texas. Westlake and Hudson high schools served as host sites, and the final day took place at Tri-C’s Metro Campus. More than 400 people attended the evening concert at Westlake High School, which featured Tri-C JazzFest’s Spirit of the Groove Ensemble, Westlake High School’s Jazz Band and the One O’Clock Lab Band. Thank you to all who have supported JazzFest to make educational programs like these happen. We greatly appreciate you.

J AZZFEST EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH EDUCATIONAL CONCERTS/PROGRAMS

Shenel Johns Master Classes Oct. 1, 2018 – Madison High School Oct. 2, 2018 – Hathaway Brown School, Tri-C Metro Campus Oct. 3, 2018 – Cleveland School of the Arts Oct. 4, 2018 – Brush High School Dave Stryker Master Class Oct. 10, 2018 – Tri-C Metro Campus An Evening with James Newton Howard and Master Class Oct. 10, 2018 – Tri-C Metro Campus Flying Home Series: Curtis Taylor Quartet Oct. 14, 2018 – Bop Stop Carol Welsman Oct. 19, 2019 – Tri-C Metro Campus OUR VOICES: DEMOCRACY RE:visited (Terence Blanchard world premiere)

Nov. 4, 2018 – Maltz Performing Arts Center

Flying Home Flying Series: Phillip Jones Nov. 9, 2018 – Nighttown Jeff Hamilton Master Class Nov. 19, 2018 – Tri-C Metro Campus Patrick Bartley Master Class Jan 25, 2019 – Tri-C Metro Campus Flying Home Series: Jerome Jennings Feb. 17, 2019 – East Cleveland Public Library Dominick Farinacci “Short Stories” Conversation Feb. 26, 2019 – Tri-C Metro Campus Flying Home Series: Lucas Kadish March 9, 2019 – Bop Stop Joe Tomino Master Class March 29, 2019 – Tri-C Metro Campus Allan Harris Master Class April 5, 2019 – Tri-C Metro Campus Al Pitrelli Master Class April 6, 2019 – Tri-C Metro Campus Flying Home Series: Luca Mundaca April 30, 2019 – Nighttown Flying Home Series: Walter Barnes June 9, 2019 – Karamu House

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TRI-C JAZZFEST STAFF G. Paul Cox, Ph. D. Dean, Creative Arts Terri Pontremoli Director, Tri-C JazzFest and Tri-C Performing Arts Orlando Watson Associate Director/Project Manager, Tri-C JazzFest and Tri-C Performing Arts Madeline Shepherd Marketing, Tri-C JazzFest and Tri-C Performing Arts Cliffie Jones Box Office, Artist Relations and Community Liaison Bill Horschke Production Manager Kyra Price Community and Education Outreach Program Assistant/ Outdoor Production Manager Deborah Benz Visual Design Specialist Joél Tucker Festival Assistant Ann Garbler Grant Writer

FESTIVAL PRODUCTION Assistant Outdoor Production Manager Jeff Allie Crew Sara Arafat, Production Intern Russell Carter, Production Assistant Justin Williams, Production Assistant Diamond Hunt, Marketing Intern Tri-C Recording Arts Interns/Students Marky Ray, Supervisor Derek Armour Sarah Downer Austin Miller Ashley Chambers Ryan Hilty Dylan Powell Volunteer Coordinator Kendra Willis Assistant Volunteer Coordinator Ella Johnson Transportation Susan Zimmerman Artist Host Coordinator Victoria Monteiro

SPECIAL THANKS Bob Bryan and Media Services Staff, Mike Donato and Tri-C Student Production Office Kim’s Catering The Allie Group Hughies Audio Visual Vincent Lighting Systems NPi Audio Visual Solutions Woodsy’s Music American Limousine Cindy Barber and the Beachland Ballroom Jim Szabo and WRUW Jim Wadsworth and Nighttown Gabe Pollack and Bop Stop at The Music Settlement David Kennedy Gina Vernaci, Megan Anderson, Tony Hanf, Jody Dagg, Pam Menhenett, Matthew Pierleoni, Marie Vivolo and staff at Playhouse Square Robin Van Lear Leonard DiCosimo, Sandy Baxter and AFM Musicians Local 4 Dave DeOreo and Ideastream The City of Cleveland Campus District The Tri-C Foundation Kristin Broka, Lisa Dobransky, Eric Wheeler, Michelle Thomas, Brittany Bajda, Lori Smith, Lauren Beck and Beth Cieslik Catherine Goode and Steinway Hall Stephen Hilbert Kelly Stehlin John Horton Paula Kancler Katherine Koozer Catherine Lamb Joann Miller Karen Mrak Jennifer Nycz David Rosenfeldt Adam Smalley Janet Macoska Jeff Forman McKinley Wiley Evan and Hunter Prunty Aaron Booher, David Scherba, Bob Ferrell and Shannon Brown Gene Boron and Master Printing And all of the wonderful JazzFest volunteers

SPONSORS AND FRIENDS PRESENTING SPONSOR

MEMBERS/SUBSCRIBERS

KeyBank

OUTDOOR STAGE SPONSOR Strassman Insurance Services, Inc.

JAZZ MASTER SPONSORS Fran and Jules Belkin The George Gund Foundation Kulas Foundation

JAZZ LEGEND SPONSORS The Balogh Brothers Char and Chuck Fowler Chemical Bank National Endowment for the Arts Ohio Arts Council Ohio Lottery Commission U.S. Bank Cleveland

SHOUT CHORUS SPONSORS Cleveland Water Dominion Energy JACK Cleveland Casino K&D Group Metro by T-Mobile Metropolitan at The 9 United University Hospitals

RHYTHM SECTION SPONSORS Beth Anne and Don Nettis Chuck and Lisa Surack and Sweetwater Sound Inc. Constellation Brands Giant Eagle Great Lakes Brewing Company Kimble Companies Margaret Wong & Associates LLC Scenic Solutions Zack Bruell Events

Harry & Linda Abramson Stephen Adamski Adrianne Addison Michael Adkins Shirley Adkins Jacqueline Akins Eric Alberts Scott Alberts Jean Allen-Jenkins Robert & Melissa Allen Tanya Allen Joanie Amato Charles & Shirra Anderson Clinton & Karen Anderson Nancy L. Bagley Becky & Ted Bahas Steve & Tammy Bayer Rick B Timothy Beach James R. Benduhn Patricia M. Benjamin Shara Berkowitz-Valte Michael Bogomolny Jacqueline Booker Yvette Booker Lauren Brandon Kimberly Brillhart Tamar & Peter Brosse Charlotte A. Brown Consuelo Brown Phillip Brown Gretchen Bryan Cathy Busi Don Busi Janice Capezzuto Brian Cassidy Shirley Chapman Joyce Chapman Keith Chelm Owen Colligan Chuck Collins Loretta Collins-Williams Tom & Anita Cook Kristi Copez G. Paul Cox, Ph.D. Carol Cunningham Rev. James M. Daprile Lawrence J. David Joan Davis Karen Davis Timothy Delaney Molly Delaney Dave & Sharon Dodds Jim & Margaret D’Orazio Dr. & Mrs. Charles Dull Robert & Barbara Dzurilla Linda & Scott Earhart Robert Eland

Oliver Elie, III Richard Ellis Gaylen Emond Ralph & Jenny Febbo Carolyn & Daniel Fleig Tony Ferderber Leslie Fortlage Charles & Charlotte Fowler Kimberly M. Francis William & Elaine Freed Dennis & Joyce Freeman Patricia Frost-Brooks Michelle Gabriel Gary Ganaway Patricia Knight Gary William H. Gary, Sr. Cathy Gaw Jonathan H. Giblin Frank Gigante Steven & Robbie Goldsmith Robert Good Dr. & Mrs. K.V. Gopalakrishna Gary Greenbaum Dawn Greene Lonnie & Michele Gronek Payton Hall Marcia Haire-Ellis Mark Hans Joan & Arthur Hargate Chief Clayton Harris Jessica Harris Michelle Helsel John & Susan Horseman Richard K. Jackson Karen & Marc Jaffe Dr. Jacquelyn Jefferson Larry Jewett Alex Johnson, Ph.D. William “Moocho” Johnson Yvonne Johnson Devorah Jones Noreen K. Jones Jody & Sue Kamensky Dennis & Paula Kancler William & Diane Kaye Jim & Dale Keenan Harold D. Kimball Jack & Jeanne Kluznik Janet Kramer Reginald & Tonda Lanton Gill LiPuma Joan LiPuma Gregory Lockhart Martha Lovely John & Kimberly Malcom Kate Mantey Lisa Marini Theo & DuPre Marks

Jonathan Martis Archie & Gloria McElrath James W. McGinnis, esq. Harriet & Poppy McLeod Ronna McNair George McWhinney Mary Beth Meyers Charles Miller Marylou Miller Howard & Melodie Minott Charles Mitchell Phyllis J. Mitchell Teena M. Mitchell Julie & Mark Molitoris Manoj Monga Dana Morgan Michael Musgrave Aaron & Emily Muttillo Jim & Beth Noren Jolie & Jim O’Connor Michael & Mary Ognibene Shorhonda I. Osagie-Erese Diane Osborne Katie M. Owens Curtis R. Perkins Frederick J. Perry, Ph.D. Terri Pontremoli James W. Poole JoAnne Prasnick Casey Pritts Rashad Reece Robert & Sandra Reynolds Andrew D. Rice Claudia Rocci John & Lynn Rodriguez Madeline Rosenshein Sonja Salaam Joe & Jamie Salem Sheila Salisbury Betsy Sampliner Dr. James E. Sampliner Patricia & Thomas Schinabeck Janine Schomer Jeffrey Schomer Antonio L. Scinicariello David & Martha Scott Alan & Alice Seifullah Deb Sharp Ken Simon, MD Laura C. Sims John Palmer Smith David & Jenna Snyder Sonja Solar Beth & Ken Sovacool Phil & Nonie Stella Nancy Stemmer Terry & Sally Stewart Salada M. Stokes

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THE INSPIRATION BEHIND THE 2019 STUDENT POSTER Zhasmina Danallova Visual Communication and Design student

Part of the JazzFest mission is to provide educational opportunities for students of all ages and in all walks of life. In 2014, we asked graphic design students at Tri-C to come up with unique designs for festival organizers to use as the official JazzFest poster. The project not only helped the students build their skills, but also their portfolio. It grew into a valued tradition. Today, Zhasmina Danailova becomes part of that tradition. Her design, featuring an illustration of a dancer enjoying music by Sax-O-Matic, one of JazzFest’s most popular street performing groups, marks the 40th annual festival. She created it under the guidance of faculty member Seong-Ae Mun. Danailova’s inspiration? A photo from last year’s festival. “Seong-Ae showed me a picture of the group, and I drew it,” she said. “I tried to incorporate movement and show a different perspective of JazzFest.” She really wanted to convey the outdoor experience of the festival. Her design does just that, with a moving quick-shot of Playhouse Square as the background. Danailova is grateful she had the opportunity to design a poster to represent the festival. “I actually designed five posters,” she said. “The one I submitted was me really stepping out of my comfort zone. I didn’t think it was going to be chosen.” Born and raised in Bulgaria, Danailova started attending Tri-C when she moved to the U.S. in 2012. “I couldn’t speak English at all and took language classes for the first two years,” she said. “I decided on Tri-C because of the transfer options.” Once she was finished with her language classes, she started taking graphic design courses. She was always an artistic person and thought she might like the program. It turns out she had a knack for it, and she’s been able to maintain a 4.0 GPA. She’ll graduate from Tri-C this fall with an Associate of Applied Business degree in Visual Communication and Design with a concentration in Graphic Design. Danailova plans to transfer to either Kent State University or the Cleveland Institute of Art to get her bachelor’s degree. She’s not sure what she wants to do after she completes her bachelor’s, but she knows she wants to work with creative people in the publication field.

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