2013 Savannah Music Festival Brochure by Savannah Music Festival

SAVANNAH

MUSIC

FESTIVAL

march 21 –april 6, 2013

w e l i v e f o r l i v e m u s i c — 1 0 0% h a n d m a d e

We invite you to experience our 24th edition of the Savannah Music Festival (SMF), an annual 17-day celebration of musical arts in one of America’s most beautiful cities. It is here that we stage musical productions throughout the days and evenings in the downtown historic district, allowing you to walk from one concert to the next through gorgeous squares under the canopies of live oaks amidst Savannah’s fabulous springtime weather. At SMF, we live for live music, and the exchange between artists and audiences that comes whether it’s a 400-year old masterpiece or the world premiere of a commissioned work. Our annual collection always includes bluegrass, jazz, blues, popular and contemporary “Americana” styles, along with original programs by some of the world’s leading classical musicians performing styles from every era. We are particularly excited about the new outdoor venue at the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum, one of our community’s great little jewels, where we will stage dance parties for fans of Cajun, Salsa and Zydeco dancing. This year’s original classical music programs range from modern dance and recitals to chamber music and symphonic concerts, replete with several premieres. We are elated to present the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, whose intense collaborative method of creation includes choreography set to Felix Mendelssohn’s Octet for Strings and Franz Schubert’s “Death and the Maiden” Quartet. With the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, we have co-commissioned a new piano concerto from Marcus Roberts conducted by maestro Robert Spano. Associate Artistic Director Daniel Hope once again brings an exemplary group of friends and colleagues, including renowned mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter, to perform a wealth of chamber music masterworks as well as premieres of new works by composers Charlotte Bray and Alexandra du Bois. Savannah native Joseph Conyers, Assistant Principal Bass of the Philadelphia Orchestra, makes his SMF debut in several programs. Jazz fans will not want to miss Savannah debuts by Ahmad Jamal, René Marie, Charles McPherson or Jane Monheit, while greats such as Houston Person, Joe Temperley, Martin Taylor, Julian Lage and Lionel Loueke return for special performances, including the premiere of a commissioned work by Walter Blanding. Our annual Swing Central Jazz Finale will feature an unprecedented “Saxophone Summit,” showcasing a range of the finest saxophonists in our time, while cabaret fans should flock to see one of the art form’s brightest talents, Jennifer Sheehan, in her critically acclaimed show “You Made Me Love You: Celebrating 100 Years of the American Songbook.” As always, a healthy mix of eclectic American artists is part of SMF 2013, and will showcase the talents of Emmylou Harris, David Grisman, Jerry Douglas, Tab Benoit, Keller Williams and the Travelin’ McCourys, The Red Stick Ramblers, Sarah Jarosz, Charles Bradley, J.D. Crowe, Mike Marshall, Lee Fields, Cedric Watson & Dirk Powell, Otis Taylor, the Spanish Harlem Orchestra, and up-and-comers Joy Kills Sorrow, Lake Street Dive and many others. Our Acoustic Music Seminar returns under the direction of Mike Marshall, in which we will create a bridge between talented young musicians and masters of the acoustic music idiom such as Darol Anger, Bruce Molsky, Rushad Eggleston and Julian Lage through a weeklong educational intensive. Plus you can always experience extraordinary international artists, including concerts in 2013 by fado singer Ana Moura, Malian guitarist Boubacar Traoré, Chinese cellist Li-Wei Qin and British songwriter and rock guitarist Richard Thompson. We hope you will join us for our 2013 Savannah Music Festival. Early in the year we’ll announce a few more concerts, but now is the time to buy tickets for the enclosed programs and get the very best seats. Can’t wait to see you downtown! Rob Gibson, Executive & Artistic Director Box office: 912.525.5050 | savannahmusicfestival.org

12:30 PM Cmc Steep Canyon Rangers | $15

Thursday, March 21 12:30 pm Della MaE | $15

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Saturday, March 23

Friday, March 22

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

5 PM CC DvoŘÁk’s Americana | FREE

4 5:30 & 8 PM CMC Della MAe/Steep Canyon Rangers | $35

6 PM CC Daniel hope & Friends with anne sofie von otter | $62

4 6 pm TMI Daniel hope & Friends with anne sofie von otter: Brahms & Beethoven | $62

7:15 & 9:30 pm SOS zydeco dance party: Lil Wayne & same ol’ 2 step | $30

8 Pm TT Charles Bradley & his extraordinaires | $47, 37, 27, 22

Tuesday, March 26 12:30 Pm CMC Aaron Diehl trio | $20

5 & 7:30 pm CMC 14 Jazz meets cabaret: Jane Monheit & Jennifer Sheehan | $40 6 PM TUMC David Finckel & Wu Han | $62

16 11 am TUMC Simon Crawford-phillips, Piano | $20 16

5 PM TUMC Working Together: Lives in Chamber Music – Wu Han and Daniel Hope | FREE

17 6 & 8:30 pm CMC Charles McPherson Quartet/Walter Blanding Septet | $35

Tuesday, april 2

26 6 pm TUMC Kalichstein-laredo-robinson Trio & Miami String quartet with daniel hope | $57 8 pm CMC The art of solo Guitar: Martin Taylor/Julian Lage | $35

11 am TUMC Miami String Quartet | $20

12:30 pm CMC Old-Time KoZmik Trio | $15

28 6 pm TUMC Daniel Hope & Friends: Triumphant Strings | $57 29 5:30 & 8 pm CMC Old-Time Kozmik Trio/Jerry Douglas Band | $35

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8 8 PM SOS The Wood brothers/Lera Lynn | $30

11 am–4 pm Rousakis plaza Swing central jazz: big band showcase | free 12:30 pm CMC Warren Wolf Trio | $20

6 pm LT Jeremy Denk, piano | $52

7 & 9:30 PM CMC René Marie quartet/ Houston Person quartet | $35

19 7:30 pm TT Masters of bluegrass | $55, 45, 35, 25

wednesday, april 3

⊳ Lake Street Dive See page 36 for more information

12:30 pm CMC Casey Driessen, fiddle | $15

Thursday, March 28

16 6 PM TUMC Daniel Hope & Friends with David Finckel, Wu Han & Patrick Messina | $62

Monday, april 1

3 PM TT Ahmad Jamal | $60, 50, 38, 28

7:30 pm LT BILL T. JONES/ARNIE ZANE DANCE COMPANY | $65, 52, 40, 30

6 6 & 8:30 pm CMC African Blues & The creole-Cajun Crossroads | $35

12:30 Pm CMC Jeb patton, Piano | $20

6 & 8:30 pm CMC 8 AFRICAN BLUES & THE CREOLE-CAJUN CROSSROADS | $35

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12:30 pm CMC Boubacar Traoré | $20

12:30 Pm CMC Jerry Douglas, Dobro | $15

30 5:30 pm CMC The Duo: Mike Marshall & Darol Anger $35 30 6 pm TUMC early and late: Richard Goode, piano $62 31 7:30 pm JMT One night only... Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell and Richard Thompson | $65, 55, 45, 35

Monday, March 25

⊳ Lil wayne See page 6

11 4 & 6:30 PM CMC Jazz meets cabaret: Jane Monheit & Jennifer Sheehan | $40

12:30 Pm CMC Aaron Diehl, piano | $20

6 pm CC Cameron Carpenter, Organ |$25

20 12:30 Pm CMC Aaron Diehl Trio FEATURING Warren Wolf | $20 3:30–6:30 pm Reynolds Square SWing central JazZ: Combo SHowcase | FREE

12:30 Pm CMC Marcus Roberts, Piano | $35

SOS Ships of the Sea North Garden 41 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

7 pm LT 20 saxophone summit/Swing central jazz finale | $62 (Gold), 52, 42, 32, 22

20 9:30 PM CMC Late night Jam: Aaron Diehl Trio feat. Wycliffe Gordon and Terell Stafford $20, $10 with SCJ Finale ticket

Thursday, april 4 12:30 Pm CMC Joy Kills Sorrow | $15

6 PM TUMC Lorenza Borrani, violin | $47

6 & 9 PM CMC joy kills sorrow/The Deadly Gentlemen | $35

32 8 PM SOS Latin Dance Party: Spanish Harlem Orchestra | $35

TMI Temple Mickve Israel, 20 E. Gordon St. TUMC Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 W. President St. TT Trustees Theater, 216 E. Broughton St. 12

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Indicates FREE Sound Dialogue Series. See page 6 for more information. Indicates FREE Swing Central Jazz events. See page 38 for more information.

Support Us...............................................page 40 Tickets & Special Packages.......................page 41 Venues..................................................... page 42

5 PM LT From Concept to Concert | FREE 6 pm LT piano quintet masterpieces | $57

JMT Johnny Mercer Theatre/Civic Center 301 W. Oglethorpe Ave. LT Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St.

Saturday, march 30

9 am–2 pm LT SWing central Jazz competition | FREE

CMC Charles H. Morris Center Trustees Garden, 10 E. Broad St. CC Christ Church Episcopal, 28 Bull Street

12 5 & 7:30 pm CMC Jazz meets cabaret: Jane Monheit & Jennifer Sheehan | $40

Friday, March 29

7:15 & 9:30 PM SOS Cajun Dance Party: Red Stick Ramblers | $30

11 aM TUMC Great String trios | $20

4 PM CMS I Want to Be Happy: Joy in American Song | FREE

Sunday, March 24

6 PM TUMC Sebastian Knauer with chamber orchestra | $57

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Sunday, march 31

23 6 & 9 pm CMC Fado & the Soul of Southern Europe $35 22 8 PM TT Keller Williams & the Travelin’ McCourys/Charlie Hunter & Scott Amendola Duo | $55, 45, 35, 25

5 pm CMC 24 Fado & the Soul of Southern Europe $35

saturday, april 6 12:30 pm SOS Lake Street Dive | $15

Friday, april 5

12:30 pm CMC The Deadly Gentlemen | $15

2 PM JMT Notes from the Composer | FREE

5 pm SOS Blues in the afternoon: Tab Benoit/Otis Taylor | $35

37 3 pm JMT Atlanta symphony orchestra with Marcus Roberts trio | $65, 52, 40, 28

34 6 pm CMC Daniel Hope & Friends: schubert octet and beethoven septet | $52

5 PM LT Four Decades of New Acoustic Music FREE

35 8 pm TT David Grisman Folk-Jazz Trio/Sarah Jarosz Trio | $55, 45, 35, 25

36 6 pm LT Acoustic music seminar finale | $50 (Gold), 45, 35, 25, 15

36 8:30 pm SOS Lee Fields & the Expressions/ Lake Street Dive | $35

8 pm SOS Blues in the evening: Tab Benoit/Otis Taylor | $35

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Thursday, March 21 12:30 pm Noon30: Della MaE Charles H. Morris Center Tickets: $15 Run time: Approx. 1 hr Only-in-Savan na Double Bill! h

5:30 & 8 PM Della MAe/Steep Canyon Rangers Charles H. Morris Center Tickets: $35 Run time: Approx. 1 hr 45 mins 6 pm Daniel hope & Friends with anne sofie von otter: Brahms & Beethoven Temple Mickve Israel Tickets: $62 Run time: Approx. 1 hr 45 mins 8 Pm Charles Bradley & his extraordinaires Trustees Theater Tickets: $47, 37, 27, 22 Run time: Approx. 1 hr 40 mins

Noon30: Della MAe Sponsored by THE KENNICKELL GROUP and WSAV Sponsored in part by Dogfish Head Craft Brewed Ales and Georgia Eye Institute Additional support also shared by Philip & Judith Lattavo and Drew & Julie Wade

Della Mae (above) is an accomplished young bluegrass group who has shared stages with Willie Nelson, Del McCoury, Laurie Lewis and Leon Russell. Lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Celia Woodsmith and two-time National Fiddle Champion Kimber Ludiker join Jenni Lynn Gardner on mandolin/vocals, Courtney Hartman on lead guitar/vocals and Amanda Kowalski on bass. A powerhouse all-female bluegrass band with classical training, they show off their considerable technical talent through Texas style fiddling and vocal abilities beyond their years, playing instruments with a finesse and vivacity to match.

Della Mae/ steep canyon rangers Sponsored by THE KENNICKELL GROUP and WSAV Sponsored in part by Dogfish Head Craft Brewed Ales and Georgia Eye Institute Additional support also shared by Philip & Judith Lattavo and Drew & Julie Wade

Returning to Savannah after a four year hiatus, North Carolina’s Steep Canyon Rangers (page 6, top left) are proof that traditional bluegrass music can adapt to its times without losing its history. In just ten years, this 5-piece band

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has graduated from stairwell jams at UNC to America’s greatest stages, including the Grand Ole Opry and an album and national tour with actor/comedian/banjo player Steve Martin. This double bill pairs them with the immensely talented up-and-coming all-female bluegrass band, Della Mae (see above). “…absolutely smoking.”

–Boston Herald

daniel hope & friends with anne sofie von otter: Brahms & beethoven Sponsored by MR. & MRS. CURTIS G. ANDERSON Sponsored in part by Byck-Rothschild Foundation and First City Capital Management Additional support by Toby Hollenberg in memory of Stephen D. Hollenberg

Brahms 2 Songs, Op. 91 Beethoven English, Irish & Scottish Folksongs Brahms String Quintet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 111 In his tenth "Savannahversary" year as SMF Associate Artistic Director, Daniel Hope introduces acclaimed Swedish mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter to Savannah on the first of two nights. This opening program features a collection of songs by Beethoven alongside the majestic Brahms String Quintet No. 2 in G Major, which includes instrumentation for two violas and is also known as the Prater Quintet. Simon Crawford-Phillips, piano | Philip Dukes, viola Daniel Hope, violin | Benny Kim, violin | Sebastian Knauer, piano | Keith Robinson, cello | Carla Maria Rodrigues, viola | Anne Sofie von Otter, mezzo-soprano

Charles bradley & his extraordinaires Sponsored by CONNECT SAVANNAH/ CHARLES & ROSALIE MORRIS Sponsored in part by Harold & Peggy Yellin Additional support also shared by Barbara & John Paull

Inspired by a 1962 James Brown show at the Apollo Theater when he was just 14 years of age, R&B/soul singer Charles Bradley became bound and determined to spend his time performing the emotive soul and funk of the 1960s and 70s. At age 64, the dream of his youth has been fully realized as he plays to sold-out concerts and festivals across the globe. Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires are now one of Daptone Records’ signature acts, a recording label that is also responsible for SMF’s 2011 opening night sensation, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings. This is 21st century soul music at its finest. “ Bradley echoes the evocative delivery of –Paste Magazine Otis Redding.”

Friday, March 22 12:30 PM Noon30: Steep Canyon Rangers Charles H. Morris Center Tickets: $15 Run time: Approx. 1 hr 5 PM DvoŘÁk’s Americana – Anne Sofie von Otter, Daniel Hope Christ Church Episcopal | FREE

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6 PM Daniel hope & Friends with anne sofie von otter: American Program Christ Church Episcopal Tickets: $62 Run time: Approx. 1 hr 45 mins 7:15 & 9:30 pm zydeco dance party: Lil Wayne & same ol’ 2 step Ships of the Sea North Garden Tickets: $30 Run time: Approx. 1 hr 25 mins

one time only 6 & 8:30 pm ! African Blues & The creole-Cajun Crossroads: Boubacar Traoré / Cedric Watson & dirk powell Charles H. Morris Center Tickets: $35 Run time: Approx. 1 hr 45 mins

S o u n d Dialogue S e r i e s

Join this season's artists as they share their insights and experiences. Moderated by SMF programming and education staff, Sound Dialogue is a series of conversations designed to inform and inspire!

Support for Sound Dialogue Series provided by David & Maureen Smith

Noon30: Steep Canyon Rangers Sponsored by THE KENNICKELL GROUP and WSAV Sponsored in part by Dogfish Head Craft Brewed Ales and Georgia Eye Institute Additional support also shared by Philip & Judith Lattavo and Drew & Julie Wade

A special lunchtime performance. See page 4 for more info on Steep Canyon Rangers (top left).

Zydeco Dance party: Lil Wayne & Same Ol’ 2 step Sponsored by SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS & SAVANNAH MAGAZINE Sponsored in part by Ashmore Gallery and Wells Fargo Bank & Wells Fargo Insurance Services

SMF's annual Zydeco Dance Party changes venues in 2013 to the beautiful new Ships of the Sea North Garden. Accordion and rubboard drive this distinctive Creole music from southwest Louisiana, presented by one of Zydeco’s rising stars, Lil Wayne and his band Same Ol ’ 2 Step. Dancers take note: because of increased capacity in the North Garden, this year’s SMF dance parties host two shows each night rather than three, adding 25 minutes to the length of each set for a complete length of 85 minutes, so pace yourselves.

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African Blues & The creole-Cajun Crossroads: Boubacar Traoré/ Cedric Watson & dirk powell Sponsored in part by The Olde Pink House Additional support by Lake Champlain Chocolates and The Savannah Bank Additional support also shared by Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP and Scott Center & Tatsiana Shakhmuts

Traveling from Mali for an exclusive 2013 U.S. appearance, African guitar master Boubacar Traoré (page 8, top left) is one of West Africa’s most revered musicians. The historic link of American blues to the music of Mali is evident in Mr. Traoré and his trio, which is both ancient and modern. Acclaimed multi-instrumentalists from Louisiana, Cedric Watson and Dirk Powell (top right) lead a band that explores the West African influences of Creole and Cajun music. Dirk Powell has worked with Loretta Lynn, Levon Helm, Sting, T-Bone Burnett and Tim O’Brien, founded Balfa Toujours with his wife Christine Balfa and is currently the Artistic Director of the Festival of American Fiddle Tunes. Cedric Watson captivated Zydeco fans at SMF in 2010 with his band Bijou Creole, and moves with ease between fiddle and accordion. This one-time only pairing is not to be missed. “ If guitarist Ali Farka Toure is Mali’s answer to John Lee Hooker, then Boubacar Traoré is Mali's –CMJ Magazine Robert Johnson.”

daniel hope & friends with anne sofie von otter: American Program Sponsored by MR. & MRS. CURTIS G. ANDERSON Sponsored in part by Barbara & Michael Ruddy and Shelby G. Schavoir

Dvořák String Quintet in E-flat Major, Op. 97, “The American” Loeffler Songs from 4 Poemes, Op. 5 Ives Largo Copland Nocturne/Hoedown This one-time only program featuring acclaimed singer Anne Sofie von Otter with Daniel Hope and Friends is an all-American affair showcasing works by Copland, Ives and Loeffler, anchored by one of Dvořák’s greatest American-inspired works which he composed during the summer he spent in Spillville, Iowa in 1893, his String Quintet in E-flat Major. “ [von Otter] possesses one of the most flexible and natural vocal instruments of any living artist.” –Opera Now Simon Crawford-Phillips, piano | Philip Dukes, viola Daniel Hope, violin | Benny Kim, violin | Sebastian Knauer, piano | Keith Robinson, cello | CarlaMaria Rodrigues, viola | Anne Sofie von Otter, mezzo-soprano

Saturday, March 23 12:30 pm Noon30: Boubacar Traoré Charles H. Morris Center Tickets: $20 Run time: Approx. 1 hr 3 PM Ahmad Jamal Trustees Theater Tickets: $60, 50, 38, 28 Run time: Approx. 1 hr 45 mins 6 & 8:30 pm AFRICAN BLUES & THE CREOLE-CAJUN CROSSROADS: BOUBACAR TRAORÉ/ CEDRIC WATSON & DIRK POWELL Charles H. Morris Center Tickets: $35 Run time: Approx. 1 hr 45 mins 7:30 pm BILL T. JONES/ARNIE ZANE DANCE COMPANY Play & Play: AN EVENING OF MOVEMENT AND MUSIC Lucas Theatre for the Arts Tickets: $65, 52, 40, 30 Run time: Approx. 2 hrs 8 PM The Wood brothers/Lera Lynn Ships of the Sea North Garden Tickets: $30 Run time: Approx. 2 hrs

Noon30: Boubacar Traoré Sponsored in part by The Olde Pink House Additional support by Lake Champlain Chocolates and The Savannah Bank Additional support also shared by Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP and Scott Center & Tatsiana Shakhmuts

This is a special lunchtime performance. See page 6 for more information on Boubacar Traoré (top left).

Institute graduates, Mr. Jones' choreography is set to two masterpieces: Schubert's "Death and the Maiden" Quartet and Mendelssohn's Octet. “ [Jones’] gifts: pungent, purposeful character development, compelling storytelling and puredance interludes of slippery and often deeply romantic choreography.” –The Washington Post

african blues & the creole-cajun Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane crossroads: Dance Company Boubacar TRaoré/ Play & PLay: An evening Cedric Watson & of movement and music Dirk Powell Sponsored by BOB & JEAN FAIRCLOTH and VISIT SAVANNAH

Sponsored in part by Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Rabinowitz Additional support also shared by Nancy Minor and Jacqueline & Ken Sirlin

D-Man in the Waters, Mendelssohn Octet for Strings in E-flat Major, Op. 20 Story, Schubert String Quartet No. 14 in D minor ("Death and the Maiden") The Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company (inside front cover) make their Savannah debut under the direction of one of the most inventive choreographers of our time, Bill T. Jones, who has received accolades that include a Kennedy Center Award (2010) and MacArthur "Genius" Fellowship (1994). Mr. Jones is the co-creator, director and choreographer of the musical Fela!, about the Nigerian composer and musician Fela Kuti, which opened on Broadway in 2009. With live musical accompaniment by the Dover Quartet and Ensemble 39, two outstanding ensembles comprised of Curtis savannahmusicfestival.org | Box office: 912.525.5050

This is the second of two nights—See page 6 for program and sponsor information.

The Wood Brothers/ Lera Lynn Sponsored by WET WILLIE’S MANAGEMENT CORP.

Following up their well-received SMF debut in 2010, The Wood Brothers (back cover) present a combination of brother Oliver’s nimble guitar playing and Van Morrison-like vocal style with brother Chris’ road-tested and soulful upright bass work. After 15 years of pursuing divergent musical paths, The Wood Brothers are now commonly focused on making music that moves people. With a plain-spoken delivery yet extensive singer’s vocabulary, Athens, Georgia’s Lera Lynn (top right) won the songwriting competition at Merlefest in 2011 and subsequently toured the country as a main stage act at Prairie Home Companion, World Café and Mountain Stage.

Ahmad Jamal Sponsored by SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS & SAVANNAH MAGAZINE and RON & SUSAN WHITAKER Sponsored in part by Bob & Jane Anspach

The Savannah debut of jazz master Ahmad Jamal is a joyous occasion to experience originality and virtuosity from an elder statesman of the music. With an illustrious career going back to 1948, Mr. Jamal is credited with redeveloping the piano trio format in jazz. This matinee concert will display why he's now playing some of the finest music yet in his career alongside drummer Herlin Riley and bassist Reginald Veal. “ Ahmad Jamal is one of the great Zen masters of jazz piano. He plays just what is needed and nothing more…every phrase is perfect.” – NPR Music

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4 & 6:30 PM Jazz meets cabaret: Jane Monheit & Jennifer Sheehan Charles H. Morris Center Tickets: $40 Run time: Approx. 1 hr 45 mins

6 PM Bach meets mozart: Sebastian Knauer with chamber orchestra Trinity United Methodist Church Tickets: $57 Run time: Approx. 1 hr 45 mins

Bach meets mozart: Sebastian Knauer with chamber orchestra Sponsored by LARRY & NANCY FULLER and DAVE & SYLVAINE NEISES Additional support by Ann & Bert Hand and Kenneth & Nancy Larsen

Mozart Concerto No. 12 in A Major, K.414/385p Bach Concerto No. 1 in D minor, BWV 1052 Bach Concerto No. 2 in E Major, BWV 1053 Making his eighth festival appearance, Savannah Music Festival favorite Sebastian Knauer (above) presents his first ever program of keyboard concertos alongside a small chamber orchestra, performing masterpieces by Bach and Mozart. Dover Quartet: Joel Link, violin | Bryan Lee, violin | Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt, viola | Camden Shaw, cello | Ensemble 39: Rebecca Anderson, violin | Nigel Armstrong, violin | Jessica T. Chang, viola | Gabriel Cabezas, cello | Joseph Conyers, doublebass

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Jazz meets Cabaret: Jane Monheit & Jennifer Sheehan Sponsored by CRITZ AUTO GROUP, JOHN T. NEISES and VISIT SAVANNAH Sponsored in part by Don & Kay Gardner Additional support by Elizabeth C. Peeples Additional support also shared by Ed & Joyce Conant and Don & Phyllis Powell

Kicking off a three-day run, this only-inSavannah program pairs the extraordinarily gifted jazz vocalist, Jane Monheit (top), whose sincere and romantic interpretations of exceptional songs have made her a favorite in both the jazz and cabaret worlds, on a double bill with New York’s “rising cabaret star” (The New York Times), Jennifer Sheehan (bottom), who will present her original show called “You Made Me Love You: Celebrating 100 Years of the American Songbook.” Ms. Sheehan's remarkable career has brought her international acclaim, since bursting onto the scene to great critical acclaim after graduating from the Juilliard School a few years ago. The Savannah debuts of these two talented ladies will make for a very special concert. The Savannah debuts of these two talented ladies will make for a very special concert. “ Ms. Monheit wallowed in the sensuality of her cool, seductive voice. Throwing back her head, she ran her hands through her thick hair and along her thighs as though she were taking a bubble bath and the bars of music were bars of luxury soap.” –The New York Times

“ The beauty of Ms. Sheehan’s voice is refreshingly unvarnished and devoid of circus tricks. Drawing from a deep well of feeling, she interprets lyrics from the point of view of someone who knows who she is and conveys empathy in a voice that glows –The New York Times with insight.”

monday, March 25 11 aM Music at 11: Great String trios Trinity United Methodist Church Tickets: $20 Run time: Approx. 1 hr 12:30 Pm Noon30: Aaron Diehl, piano Charles H. Morris Center Tickets: $20 Run time: Approx. 1 hr 4 PM I Want to Be Happy: Joy in American Song – Jane Monheit and Jennifer Sheehan Charles H. Morris Center | FREE

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5 & 7:30 pm Jazz meets cabaret: Jane Monheit & Jennifer Sheehan Charles H. Morris Center Tickets: $40 Run time: Approx. 1 hr 45 mins 6 pm Cameron Carpenter, Organ Christ Church Episcopal Tickets: $25 Run time: Approx. 1 hr 30 mins

Music at 11: Great String Trios Beethoven String Trio No. 3 in C minor, Op. 9 Mozart Divertimento in E-flat Major, K.563 Three of our core SMF chamber players will join forces and play two tour de force string trios. Beethoven's String Trio No. 3 is widely regarded as his most dramatic and influential work for string trio, while Mozart's Divertimento is his only work composed for this particular instrumentation and is speculated to be the first substantial piece ever written for cello, violin and viola. Benny Kim (top left), violin | Philip Dukes, viola | Keith Robinson, cello

Noon30: aaron diehl, piano Sponsored by CRITZ AUTO GROUP and JOHN T. NEISES Sponsored in part by Wilson & Linda Fisk Morris

Last year's Piano Showdown concert introduced Savannah audiences to the stunning 26-year old jazz virtuoso, Aaron Diehl (top right). A 2011 Cole Porter Fellow in the Jazz of the American Pianists Association, this Juilliard School graduate has been hailed by the New York Times as a “revelation,” and his distinctive interpretations of the music of Scott Joplin, Fats Waller, Duke Ellington and other masters pay homage to the tradition while establishing his own original voice.

Jazz Meets Cabaret: Jane Monheit & Jennifer Sheehan This is the second of three days of world-class cabaret at the Morris Center! See page 11 for program and sponsor information.

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Cameron Carpenter, Organ The young American virtuoso organist Cameron Carpenter is generating a level of acclaim, exposure and controversy unprecedented for an organist through his wholly original approach to the instrument, replete with flamboyance and iron-clad technique. His Savannah debut takes place on one of the City’s prized pipe organs, the 1975 Harrison & Harrison at Christ Church Episcopal. “ Carpenter is one of the rare musicians who changes the game of his instrument… He is a smasher of cultural and classical music taboos. He is technically the most accomplished organist I have ever witnessed… And, most important of all, the most musical.” –Los Angeles Times

tuesday, March 26 12:30 Pm Noon30: Aaron Diehl trio Charles H. Morris Center Tickets: $20 Run time: Approx. 1 hr 5 & 7:30 pm Jazz meets cabaret: Jane Monheit & Jennifer Sheehan Charles H. Morris Center Tickets: $40 Run time: Approx. 1 hr 45 mins 6 PM David Finckel & Wu Han Trinity United Methodist Church Tickets: $62 Run time: Approx. 1 hr 45 mins

Noon30: Aaron Diehl trio Sponsored by CRITZ AUTO GROUP and JOHN T. NEISES Sponsored in part by Wilson & Linda Fisk Morris

Whether displaying respect for the jazz canon or holding down his position as pianist for the Holy Family Church in Harlem, Aaron Diehl always plays the piano with feeling. When joined by his trio mates, bassist David Wong and drummer Rodney Green, the stage turns to beautiful and relentless swing that is fresh and powerful. Another Savannah debut.

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Jazz meets Cabaret: Jane Monheit & Jennifer Sheehan This is the last day of world-class cabaret at the Morris Center! See page 11 for program and sponsor information.

David Finckel & Wu Han Sponsored by LARRY & NANCY FULLER Sponsored in part by Mr. & Mrs. Thomas V. Reilly Additional support by The Marjorie E. & B.H. Levy, Jr. Charitable Fund

Strauss Sonata for Piano & Cello in F Major, Op. 6 Brahms Sonata for Cello & Piano in E minor, Op. 38 Messiaen Praise to the Eternity of Jesus from Quartet for the End of Time Chopin Sonata for Cello & Piano in G minor, Op. 65 SMF favorites David Finckel and Wu Han are two of the most esteemed and influential chamber musicians of our time, and their annual appearances in Savannah have become much anticipated—and sold out—festival highlights. This duo makes every piece they play challenging and enlightening by putting so much emotion and energy into each performance, that audiences always feel it. " They have built audiences and shaped a new wave of players. To call them overachievers would be an understatement."

– Musical America, "Musicians of the Year" in 2012

wednesday, March 27 11 am music at 11: Simon Crawford-phillips, Piano Trinity United Methodist Church Tickets: $20 Run time: Approx. 1 hr 12:30 Pm Noon30: jeb patton, Piano Charles H. Morris Center Tickets: $20 Run time: Approx. 1 hr 5 PM S o u n d Working Together: Lives Dialogue S e r i e s in Chamber Music – Wu Han and Daniel Hope Trinity United Methodist Church | FREE

6 PM Daniel Hope & Friends with David Finckel, Wu Han & Patrick Messina Trinity United Methodist Church Tickets: $62 Run time: Approx. 1 hr 45 mins 6 & 8:30 pm

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Charles McPherson Quartet/ Walter Blanding Septet Charles H. Morris Center Tickets: $35 Run time: Approx. 2 hrs

Music at 11: Simon Crawford-Phillips, Piano Britten Young Apollo, Op. 16 Copland Three Moods Schubert Allegretto in C minor, D. 915 Britten Night Pieces (Notturno) Poulenc Trois Pastorales Since joining Daniel Hope and Friends at our 2010 Festival, pianist Simon CrawfordPhillips (page 32, top) has quickly become an SMF favorite. Known for his inventive programs of solo repertoire, Mr. Crawford-Phillips is also a celebrated lieder accompanist, chamber musician and soloist, including acclaimed concerto appearances with major orchestras throughout Europe.

Noon30: Jeb Patton, piano Sponsored in part by Cha Bella

Multi-talented Jeb Patton appeared at SMF 2005 alongside The Heath Brothers, with whom he has spent more than a dozen years performing. He has been a first-call pianist for such artists as Etta Jones, James Moody, Jon Faddis, Slide Hampton and Frank Wess. Though he studied under Jimmy Heath and Sir Roland Hanna, his jazz chops are matched by a thorough knowledge of classical piano. This event marks his Savannah recital debut. “ …a player of great expression, bringing to the surface every little vignette that gives a song its –All About Jazz depth and character.”

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Daniel Hope & friends with David Finckel, Wu Han & Patrick Messina Sponsored by MR. & MRS. CURTIS G. ANDERSON and JOHN T. NEISES Sponsored in part by Mr. & Mrs. John L. Tucker

Mozart Sonata for Piano for 4 hands in C Major, K. 521 Tchaikovsky Piano Trio in A minor, Op. 50 Beethoven Trio for Clarinet, Cello & Piano in B-flat Major, Op. 11 A great friendship and collaborative connection has been forged over the last seven years between SMF Associate Artistic Director Daniel Hope (top right with Wu Han) and David Finckel and Wu Han, Co-Artistic Directors of the Chamber Music Society at Lincoln Center. Combining forces as leaders of their respective programs in the U.S. and Europe, at the Festspiele MecklenburgVorpommern, Lincoln Center, SMF and Music at Menlo, these three players continue to treat audiences to superlative and original concerts. Joining them for performances of two great masterworks on this very special concert are Patrick Messina and Sebastian Knauer. David Finckel, cello | Daniel Hope, violin | Wu Han, piano Sebastian Knauer, piano | Patrick Messina, clarinet

Charles McPherson Quartet/ Walter Blanding Septet Sponsored by BOB & JEAN FAIRCLOTH and CRITZ AUTO GROUP Sponsored in part by Tom & Ruth McMullin Additional support shared by Dottie Lynch

This incredible double bill features two original ensembles led by two of the most distinct saxophone voices of our era. Charles McPherson (bottom) began his career with Barry Harris and Charles Mingus before leading his own groups and making dozens of recordings as a leader. He was the featured alto saxophonist in the Clint Eastwood film "Bird," the story of Charlie Parker. At 73, he is playing at the height of his powers, combining passionate feeling while never sacrificing the fluidity of his melody making. Charles McPherson, alto saxophone | Jeb Patton, piano Ray Drummond, bass | Willie Jones III, drums

Commissioned by SMF, the world premiere of "Tick Tock" by composer and saxophonist Walter Blanding brings together an all-star cast of musicians. As a member of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and the Wynton Marsalis Quintet for nearly 20 years, Mr. Blanding has traveled the globe and absorbed a wealth of musical influences that come through in his original compositional style, written especially for this septet. His previous musical associations include such greats as Cab Calloway, Illinois Jacquet, Marcus Roberts, Branford Marsalis, The Count Basie Orchestra and Isaac Hayes. Walter Blanding, reeds | Marcus Printup, trumpet Warren Wolf, vibraphone | Lionel Loueke, guitar Dan Nimmer, piano | Carlos Henriquez, bass Herlin Riley, drums

Thursday, March 28 11 Am–4 pm Swing central jazz: Big band showcase Rousakis Plaza FREE 12:30 pm Noon30: Warren Wolf Trio Charles H. Morris Center Tickets: $20 Run time: Approx. 1 hr 6 pm Jeremy Denk, piano Lucas Theatre for the Arts (Stage) Tickets: $52 Run time: Approx. 1 hr 45 mins 7 & 9:30 PM René Marie quartet/ Houston Person quartet Charles H. Morris Center Tickets: $35 Run time: Approx. 2 hrs 7:30 pm Masters of bluegrass Featuring J.D. Crowe, Bobby Hicks, Bobby osborne, Del McCoury and Jerry McCoury Trustees Theater Tickets: $55, 45, 35, 25 Run time: Approx. 1 hr 30 mins

Noon30: Warren Wolf Trio Sponsored in part by Cha Bella

The vibraphone's history in jazz includes such giants as Lionel Hampton, Milt Jackson and Bobby Hutcherson; however, the instrument’s torch in the 21st century is being carried by Warren Wolf. He is currently a member of several bands including Christian McBride & Inside Straight, Tia Fuller's Quintet and Bobby Watson's "Live and Learn." This event marks his debut as a leader with a trio that includes Rodney Green (drums) and David Wong (bass).

Jeremy Denk, piano Sponsored by LARRY & NANCY FULLER Additional support also shared by Joan & Jim Hunter

Liszt Petrarch Sonnets Liszt B-A-C-H Fantasy Liszt Dante Sonata Wagner/Liszt “Liebestad” Brahms Six Pieces for Piano, Op. 118 Brahms Variations on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 35 American pianist Jeremy Denk (top left) has built a reputation as one of today’s most compelling and persuasive artists with an unusually broad repertoire. He has appeared as soloist with many major orchestras, including those of Philadelphia, Atlanta, St. Louis and San Francisco, as well as the New World Symphony (Miami), Orchestra of St. Luke’s, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and London Philharmonia. Mr. Denk often appears in recital in New York, Washington, Boston and Philadelphia, and joins us for his Savannah debut. savannahmusicfestival.org | Box office: 912.525.5050

René Marie quartet/ Houston Person Quartet Sponsored by BOB & JEAN FAIRCLOTH and CRITZ AUTO GROUP Additional support also shared by Jerry & Ann Hanley

René Marie (top right), the award-winning singer whose style incorporates elements of jazz, soul, blues and gospel, has become a heroine to many as a woman of great strength, exuding stamina and compassion. In the past decade, she has evolved into one of the most dynamic and sensuous singers of our time. Unmistakably honest and unpretentious while transforming audiences with her powerful interpretations, she has drawn fans and music critics who find themselves not only entertained, but encouraged and even sometimes changed by her performances. René Marie, vocals | Kevin Bales, piano | Elias Bailey, bass Quentin Baxter, drums

Sharing this double bill is the extraordinary tenor saxophonist Houston Person (pg. 20, top right), a Florence, SC native, who at 77 maintains one of the most distinct and soulful sounds on his instrument. Best known for his 20+ year musical relationship with Etta Jones, Mr. Person has recorded over 75 albums as a bandleader. While his appearances with Bill Charlap at SMF 2011 displayed his talent, this concert as a leader will make it clear that he is the real deal. Houston Person, tenor saxophone, | Dan Nimmer, piano Ray Drummond, bass | Herlin Riley, drums

“ Houston Person’s a player who goes to church every time he picks up the horn, and the style of jazz he embodies makes him something of an endangered species today. ...he’s among the few jazzmen who plays R&B and pop tunes with the same inventiveness he brings to the great jazz standards.” –Jazz Times

Masters of Bluegrass featuring J.D. Crowe, Bobby Hicks, Bobby Osborne, del mccoury and Jerry McCoury Sponsored by SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS & SAVANNAH MAGAZINE and RON & SUSAN WHITAKER Sponsored in part by The Robert L. Harrison Family and Pamela & Peter Voss Additional support by Marla & Morris Geffen and Richard K. Lane

This special production spotlights the unique American musical tradition pioneered by Bill Monroe and features five leading elders of the genre combining their talents for an evening of mountain soul. Since the 1970s, banjo player/vocalist J.D. Crowe and his band have been a breeding ground for some of the most revered bluegrass musicians. Though always true to the spirit of bluegrass, Del McCoury’s traditional high lonesome style has reached more diverse audiences than any other artist in his field. Fiddle player Bobby Hicks is a GRAMMY-winning bluegrass fiddler with more than 50 years of experience, and Bobby Osborne spearheaded the “high lead” vocal trio concept and was made a Grand Ole Opry member with his brother Sonny in 1964. Rounded out by bassist Jerry McCoury, this forcible ensemble of bluegrass trailblazers is certain to delight music lovers of all ages.

friday, March 29 9 am–2 pm SWing central Jazz competition Lucas Theatre for the Arts FREE 12:30 Pm Noon30: Aaron Diehl Trio FEATURING Warren Wolf Charles H. Morris Center Tickets: $20 Run time: Approx. 1 hr 3:30–6:30 pm SWing central JazZ: Combo SHowcase Reynolds Square FREE 7 pm saxophone summit/Swing central jazz finale Lucas Theatre for the Arts Tickets: $62 (Gold), 52, 42, 32, 22 Run time: Approx. 2 hrs 30 mins 7:15 & 9:30 PM Cajun Dance Party: Red Stick Ramblers Ships of the Sea North Garden Tickets: $30 Run time: Approx. 1 hr 25 mins 9:30 PM Late night Jam: Aaron Diehl Trio featuring Wycliffe Gordon and Terell Stafford Charles H. Morris Center Tickets: $20 | $10 with SCJ Finale ticket Run time: Approx. 2 hrs

swing central Jazz competition Sponsored by WET WILLIE’S MANAGEMENT CORP. and BOB & JEAN FAIRCLOTH Additional support by Georgia Public Broadcasting

Now in its seventh year, twelve of the nation’s finest high school big bands compete for cash awards after six months of training and three days of exciting learning activities with a faculty directed by Marcus Roberts in conjunction with Jim Ketch, and mentors such as Wycliffe Gordon, Marcus Printup, Herlin Riley, Terell Stafford, Rodney Whitaker, Ron Westray and a dozen other jazz experts.

Noon30: Aaron Diehl Trio FEATURING Warren Wolf When John Lewis, founder of the Modern Jazz Quartet (MJQ), passed away in 2001, pianist Aaron Diehl spent time with Lewis’ widow helping to organize her late husband’s archive of manuscripts, scores, reel-to-reel tapes and recordings. Mr. Diehl applied the quality time with Lewis’ Bach-to-blues oeuvre towards finding a conceptual space in which to coalesce his varied interests, resulting in a recording project of the MJQ’s music, featuring the players on this concert (opposite top right). Aaron Diehl, piano | Warren Wolf, vibraphone | David Wong, bass | Rodney Green, drums

Saxophone Summit/ Swing Central Jazz Finale Sponsored by WET WILLIE’S MANAGEMENT CORP. and BOB & JEAN FAIRCLOTH Sponsored in part by Garibaldi’s Cafe Additional support by Rus & Jan Boekenheide and Georgia Public Broadcasting Additional support also shared by Mr. & Mrs. W. Mack Webner

Each year, SMF stages a major jazz concert production immediately following performances by the top three finalist bands from our Swing Central Jazz competition. This year’s event is a one-time only “Saxophone Summit,” showcasing the craft, sincerity, discipline and passion that six different masters utilize when playing jazz. It will feature several generations of saxophonists, including Scottish baritone master Joe Temperley (top left), tenor giant Houston Person (top right), alto saxophonist extraordinaire Charles McPherson, multireed player Walter Blanding and young gun Stephen Riley, all under the musical direction of Ted Nash. They will be joined by a variety of rhythm sections featuring such players as Marcus Roberts, Rodney Whitaker, Jason Marsalis, Rodney Jordan, Aaron Diehl, Dan Nimmer and others.

Late night Jam: Aaron Diehl trio Feat. Wycliffe Gordon and Terell stafford Following the SCJ Finale, join us at the Morris Center for some red hot swing featuring the Aaron Diehl Trio with special guests, including trombonist Wycliffe Gordon and trumpeter Terell Stafford.

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cajun dance party: Red stick ramblers Sponsored by THE KENNICKELL GROUP and SHIPS OF THE SEA MARITIME MUSEUM Additional support also shared by Ed & Mary Coulson

The new and improved Red Stick Ramblers, including fiddle and accordion player Blake Miller, hold true to the band’s original concept to focus on the nuanced yet raucous spirit of the “Cajun” music of southwest Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. Their entirely unique sound blends Cajun waltzes and two steps with western swing and even rockabilly, and has recently brought them to the international stage through TV appearances on Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations and HBO’s acclaimed Treme. Led by founding member Linzay Young, lauded as the “Cajun Frank Sinatra,” the Red Stick Ramblers have been at the forefront of the Cajun music renaissance for more than a decade with their dedication to honky-tonk and dancehall music.

saturday, March 30 12:30 Pm Noon30: Marcus Roberts, Piano Charles H. Morris Center Tickets: $35 Run time: Approx. 1 hr 30 mins 5 PM From Concept to Concert – Alexandra Du Bois, Charlotte Bray, Joseph Conyers

S o u n d Dialogue S e r i e s

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rld premiere! 6 pm Daniel Hope & Friends: piano quintet masterpieces Lucas Theatre for the Arts Tickets: $57 (General Admission) Run time: Approx. 2 hrs only in savann

ah! 6 & 9 pm Fado & the Soul of Southern Europe feat. Ana Moura & a world premiere performance Charles H. Morris Center Tickets: $35 Run time: Approx. 2 hrs

8 PM Keller Williams & the Travelin’ McCourys/Charlie Hunter & Scott Amendola Duo Trustees Theater Tickets: $55, 45, 35, 25 Run time: Approx. 2 hrs 30 mins

Noon30: Marcus Roberts, Piano After nine years of SMF performances, Marcus Roberts (page 37, bottom) offers his first complete solo recital in the intimate confines of the Charles H. Morris Center. The genius of jazz piano will be on display as he performs compositions by Joplin, Johnson, Morton, Monk, Ellington and Porter, as well as original works.

Daniel Hope & friends: Piano Quintet Masterpieces Sponsored by MR. & MRS. CURTIS G. ANDERSON Sponsored in part by Tom & Ruth McMullin Additional support by Doug & Lamar Webb

Schubert Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. 114, D 667 (“The Trout”) Du Bois Indlovu: Piano Quintet (2012) Brahms Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 32 Featuring two of the most renowned chamber music pieces in the idiom, Brahms' Piano Quintet and Schubert's “Trout” Quintet, this concert also premieres a newly commissioned work by Alexandra du Bois, composed for the occasion using the same instrumentation as the “Trout” Quintet: piano, violin, viola, cello and bass. Entitled “Indlovu” (the Zulu word for “Elephant”), this work and the “Trout” will include Savannah’s own Joseph Conyers, Asstistant Principal Bass of the Philadelphia Orchestra. Daniel Hope, violin | Benny Kim, violin | Philip Dukes, viola | CarlaMaria Rodrigues, viola | Simon CrawfordPhillips, piano | Sebastian Knauer, piano | Li-wei Qin, cello | Keith Robinson, cello | Joseph Conyers, bass

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Keller Williams & the Travelin’ McCourys/ Charlie Hunter & Scott Amendola Duo Sponsored by CONNECT SAVANNAH/CHARLES & ROSALIE MORRIS, LIVE OAK RESTAURANT GROUP & JT TURNER CONSTRUCTION CO. and WSAV Additional support by Enmark

Known for his energetic “one man band” live shows, guitarist/songwriter Keller Williams joins forces with The Travelin’ McCourys (top right): Ronnie (mandolin) and Rob (banjo), along with fiddler Jason Carter and bassist Alan Bartram. McCoury fans, used to seeing the boys tour with Del in the lead, will now get to see them playing their songs with Mr. Williams on guitar. This new collaboration is a combination of instrumental virtuosos, memorable songwriting, infectious musical camaraderie and undeniable energy. Eight-string guitarist Charlie Hunter (top left) came out of the Bay Area jazz scene in the early 1990s, and has forged a unique musical path with his ability to play bass lines, chords and melody lines simultaneously with just two hands. Since that time he has worked with drummer Scott Amendola, who joins him on this occasion in a project fusing elements of funk, blues and jazz. “ Charlie Hunter is both incredibly swift with technique and open to the spontaneity of –NPR’s World Café improvisation.”

Fado & the Soul of Southern Europe feat. Ana Moura & a world premiere performance Sponsored by VISIT SAVANNAH Additional support by George & Ann Hubbs Additional support also shared by Nancy S. Cunningham

Fadista Ana Moura entranced Savannah audiences five years ago, performing on two occasions for sold-out crowds. Her holistic approach to the delivery of this beloved Portguese folk music tradition is nearly unmatched, and her artistic talent and fame continues to grow. " Her set was remarkable for its emotional, nononsense approach, musicianship and variety." –The Guardian

“Messina: Songs of the Night” is a 2013 SMF commission created by Robert Sadin and built around the talents of clarinetist Patrick Messina. This concert will weave together the ancestral connection of classical music, world music and jazz, including original repertoire inspired by Sicilian folk music, North African rhythms, Italian opera melodies and Medieval chant. Patrick Messina, clarinet | Ira Coleman, bass | Mark Feldman, violin | Bridget Kibbey, harp | Rhani Krija, percussion | Etienne Charles, trumpet | Vincent Ségal, cello

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ly in savannah 5 pm ! Fado & the Soul of Southern Europe feat. Ana Moura & a world premiere performance Charles H. Morris Center Tickets: $35 Run time: Approx. 2 hrs

About the world premiere “Messina: Songs of the night” When composer/arranger Robert Sadin first heard Patrick Messina (top left) perform at SMF 2011, he immediately began thinking of the magical province of Messina, Sicily, the namesake of this program’s great clarinetist, Patrick Messina. This region has been a central artery in the intersection of the world’s cultures. From the Moors to the Vikings, to the Romans, Sicily has been drenched in the richness of human character and culture. This concert weaves together the lost common ancestry of classical music, world music and jazz, with repertoire including elements of Sicilian folk music, North African rhythms, Italian opera melodies and Medieval chant. Placing this program on a bill with Portuguese fado star Ana Moura made perfect sense, because Portugal and Italy were the two most dynamic and creative areas

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in Europe in the 15th and 16th centuries. With the revival of the classical tradition, Italy had rediscovered the “old” world and started the cultural transition in Europe from medieval to modern. Continuing and complementing the process, Portugal’s voyages of discovery shattered the old European boundaries and opened up a “new” world. Culture did not simply flow one way out of Renaissance Italy, indeed there was a cultural interplay between Portugal and Italy, between “old” and “new,” in which both parties made contributions valued by the other. In o ur ever-shrinking world, these connections are stronger than ever, as this program makes clear.

Fado & the Soul of Southern Europe feat. Ana Moura & a world premiere performance An encore performance of the premiere of Robert Sadin’s “Messina: Songs of the Night” featuring Patrick Messina, Vincent Ségal (opposite page, top right) and harpist Bridget Kibbey. Mr. Sadin has arranged and produced albums and concerts with Herbie Hancock, Sting, Wayne Shorter, Kathleen Battle and many others. In 2011, Savannah audiences witnessed his first SMF premiere, featuring Lionel Loueke and Chico Pinheiro in “African Interplay.” See page 23 for program and sponsor information.

monday, april 1 12:30 pm Noon30: Casey Driessen, fiddle Charles H. Morris Center Tickets: $15 Run time: Approx. 1 hr 6 pm Kalichstein-laredo-robinson Trio & Miami String quartet with daniel hope Trinity United Methodist Church Tickets: $57 Run time: Approx. 1 hr 45 mins 8 pm The art of solo Guitar: Martin Taylor/Julian Lage Charles H. Morris Center Tickets: $35 Run time: Approx. 2 hrs

Noon30: Casey Driessen, Fiddle Innovative fiddle guru Casey Driessen (top left) is not new to SMF audiences, having performed here with Abigail Washburn's Sparrow Quartet in 2009, Béla Fleck's Africa Project in 2010 and Béla Fleck & the Original Flecktones in 2012. However, this solo performance brings Mr. Driessen’s unique creative vision center stage: one man, one fiddle and one pedal board. Mixing his signature percussive fiddle style with digital loops and effects, the GRAMMY-nominated fiddler layers compositions in real time in front of the audience—sights and sounds to behold. “…monster chops and imagination to match.” –Downbeat

Kalichstein-laredorobinson Trio & Miami String Quartet with Daniel Hope Sponsored by LARRY & NANCY FULLER Sponsored in part by Dayle & Aaron Levy Additional support by The Sussman Family in memory of Seymour Sussman

Mozart Piano Trio in B-flat Major, K. 502 Zwilich Septet for Piano Trio and String Quartet Mendelssohn Octet in E-flat Major, Op. 20 This “all in the family” production features one of the most acclaimed piano trios in our time, the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson (KLR) Trio (top right), joining forces with the Miami String Quartet (MSQ). SMF favorites Benny Kim and Keith Robinson are the first violinist and cellist of the MSQ, and Mr. Robinson's sister Sharon Robinson, is the cellist for the KLR Trio. Together they will perform Ellen Taaffe Zwilich’s Septet for Piano Trio and String Quartet, a work that was cocommissioned by the Chamber Music Society of Detroit in 2009 for these two ensembles. The final work of the program will feature the string players from each ensemble, joined by Daniel Hope and Philip Dukes, performing the Mendelssohn Octet, described as “one of the miracles of nineteenth-century music” by Mendelssohn scholar Conrad Wilson. Joseph Kalichstein, piano | Jaime Laredo, violin | Sharon Robinson, cello | Benny Kim, violin | Cathy Meng Robinson, violin | Scott Lee, viola | Keith Robinson, cello | Daniel Hope, violin | Philip Dukes, viola

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The Art of Solo Guitar: Martin Taylor/ Julian Lage Sponsored in part by Wilson & Linda Fisk Morris Additional support also shared by Tak & Renee Argentinis

Described as “the acoustic guitarist of his generation” by America's Acoustic Guitar Magazine, Martin Taylor (bottom) has established a unique career as an internationally acclaimed guitarist, dazzling audiences with his solo shows, which combine virtuosity, emotion and humor with a strong stage presence. His inimitable style has seen him recognized as the world’s foremost exponent of solo jazz guitar playing, garnering two honorary doctorates and a BBC Lifetime Achievement Award. 24-year old guitarist/composer Julian Lage (top) began performing at age six before becoming a teenage prodigy. Classically trained at the San Francisco Conservatory, he earned a degree from Berklee College of Music before performing with Gary Burton, Pat Metheny, Herbie Hancock, Toots Thielemans and others. He made his SMF debut in 2011 with Mark O’Connor’s Hot Swing Trio, served on the faculty of SMF's Acoustic Music Seminar in 2012, and now makes his solo debut. "Martin Taylor is one of the most awesome solo guitar players in the history of the instrument. –Pat Metheny He's unbelievable."

tuesday, april 2 11 am Music at 11: Miami String Quartet Trinity United Methodist Church Tickets: $20 Run time: Approx. 1 hr 12:30 pm Noon30: Old-Time KoZmik Trio Charles H. Morris Center Tickets: $15 Run time: Approx. 1 hr world premier 6 pm e! Daniel Hope & Friends: Triumphant Strings Trinity United Methodist Church Tickets: $57 Run time: Approx. 2 hrs

5:30 & 8 pm Old-Time Kozmik Trio/Jerry Douglas Band Charles H. Morris Center Tickets: $35 Run time: Approx. 2 hrs

Music at 11: Miami string quartet

Daniel Hope & Friends: Triumphant Strings

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Sponsored by LARRY & NANCY FULLER and RON & SUSAN WHITAKER

This rare solo performance by dobro master Jerry Douglas is sure to turn heads, and don't be surprised if a few special guests sit in for this special lunchtime performance. “ From regal restraint to reckless abandon, Douglas is never anything less than astonishing.” –Billboard Magazine

Please see page 29 for more information about Jerry Douglas.

The Duo: Mike MArshall & Darol Anger Sponsored by WET WILLIE’S MANAGEMENT CORP.

As founding members of the David Grisman Quintet and Tony Rice Unit in the 1970s, the Turtle Island String Quintet in the 1980s, the Modern Mandolin Quartet, Fiddlers 4 and Psychograss in the 1990s, mandolinist Mike Marshall and fiddler Darol Anger (top left) have been at the forefront of American stringband music since they met nearly 40 years ago. “Anger and Marshall gave an object lesson in the curative powers of simple virtuosity.” –Austin American Statesman

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Sponsored in part by Mr. & Mrs. Thomas V. Reilly and Dr. & Mrs. Andrew T. Sheils, Jr. and Dr. W. Chris Sheils

Haydn Sonata in B minor, Hob. XVI 32 Mozart Sonata in G Major, K. 283 Beethoven Sonata in E-flat Major, Op. 7 Haydn Sonata in C Major, Hob. XVI 50 Mozart Rondo in A minor, K. 511 Beethoven Sonata in A Major, Op. 101 The SMF 2005 performance by pianist Richard Goode (top right) was one of our festival’s greatest recitals of the past ten years, and his return to Savannah features a program called “Early and Late,” built around early and late works by Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven. Hailed for musicmaking of tremendous emotional power, depth and expressiveness, Mr. Goode has been acknowledged worldwide as one of today’s leading interpreters of Classical and Romantic music. In regular performances with the world’s major orchestras and recitals in capital cities around the globe, he has won a large and devoted following. “ Goode has so thoroughly entered into the spirit of the compositions he performs that you'd swear the composer himself was at the keyboard.” –Toronto Globe and Mail

One night only... Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell and Richard Thompson Sponsored by CONNECT SAVANNAH/ CHARLES & ROSALIE MORRIS and LIVE OAK RESTAURANT GROUP & JT TURNER CONSTRUCTION CO. Sponsored in part by Carolyn & Don McElveen

Long celebrated as a discoverer and interpreter of other artists’ songs, 12-time GRAMMY winner Emmylou Harris has, in the last decade, gained admiration as much for her eloquently straightforward songwriting as for her incomparably expressive singing. She has worked with a wide variety of artists, including Gram Parsons, Linda Ronstadt, Dolly Parton, Roy Orbison, The Band, Mark Knopfler, Guy Clark, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Little Feat and Neil Young. Rodney Crowell, another GRAMMY-winning artist with whom she has collaborated since the 70s, will join Emmylou Harris. Mr. Crowell is a Texas-born singersongwriter whose songs have been recorded by an extensive list of artists including Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band, Rosanne Cash, Johnny Cash, Crystal Gayle and Waylon Jennings. On the other half of the bill is Richard Thompson (bottom) and his electric trio, a critically acclaimed songwriter and exceptional guitarist. Mr. Thompson was the recent recipient of a BBC Lifetime Achievement Award, and was named one of Rolling Stone Magazine’s “Top 20 Guitarists of All Time” for his prowess as both an acoustic and electric guitar player. His music has been recorded by a wide variety of artists including Robert Plant, Elvis Costello, David Byrne, Los Lobos and Bonnie Raitt, and his live performances are known for their boundless wit and creativity. “…one of our time’s mightiest guitar gunslingers.” –Chicago Tribune

Thursday, April 4 12:30 Pm Noon30: Joy Kills Sorrow Charles H. Morris Center Tickets: $15 Run time: Approx. 1 hr 6 PM Lorenza Borrani, violin Trinity United Methodist Church Tickets: $47 Run time: Approx. 1 hr 30 mins 6 & 9 PM joy kills sorrow/ The Deadly Gentlemen Charles H. Morris Tickets: $35 Run time: Approx. 2 hrs 8 PM Latin Dance Party: Spanish Harlem Orchestra Ships of the Sea North Garden Tickets: $35 Run time: Approx. 2 hrs

Noon30: Joy Kills Sorrow Sponsored by CONNECT SAVANNAH and CHARLES & ROSALIE MORRIS Additional support provided by Savannah Lodging Additional support also shared by Chris & Staci Donegan

A special lunchtime performance. See opposite page for more information about Joy Kills Sorrow.

LaTin Dance PArty: Spanish Harlem Orchestra Additional support by Davenport House Museum

SMF's annual Latin Dance Party continues with one of New York’s finest ensembles, the Spanish Harlem Orchestra (see page 41), founded by Oscar Hernandez and Aaron Levinson. The GRAMMY-winning 13-piece collective owes its front-line status to an unwavering respect for the music’s rich history and a tenacious adherence to the music’s enduring traditions, all of which are evident in their energetic live performances. “ While Cuba and Puerto Rico may be more obvious choices, you can in fact locate the hottest salsa in New York. Take the subway north out of Manhattan and when you cross 110th Street you’re in the vibrant Latin barrio that is the spiritual home of the Spanish Harlem Orchestra.” –Nigel Williamson, Songlines

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Lorenza Borrani, violin Simon Crawford-phillips, piano Sponsored by BOB & JEAN FAIRCLOTH

Italian violinist Lorenza Borrani (above) returns to SMF for her fifth straight season, and this exciting concert marks her debut recital in Savannah. As her circle of admirers continues to expand, the young and immensely talented 30-year old Concertmaster of the Chamber Orchestra of Europe continues to grow with each passing year, while performing as a soloist with orchestras all across Europe. Simon Crawford-Phillips (above) will accompany Ms. Borrani for the occasion.

Joy Kills Sorrow/ The Deadly Gentlemen Sponsored by CONNECT SAVANNAH/ CHARLES & ROSALIE MORRIS Additional support provided by Savannah Lodging Additional support also shared by Chris & Staci Donegan

Joy Kills Sorrow (top) is a Boston-based virtuoso string band that fashions original songs and arrangements reflecting a love of indie-rock and new folk. Emma Beaton’s haunting vocals and the ensemble’s rootsy variation on Americana is just as apt to appeal to fans of Mumford & Sons and Fleet Foxes as to committed Stanley Brothers enthusiasts. Guitarist Matthew Arcara is a National Flatpicking Champion, while bassist Bridget Kearney majored in Jazz Bass at The New England Conservatory of Music and is the group’s primary songwriter, Jacob Jolliff was Berklee School of Music’s first full-scholarship mandolin student, and banjoist Wesley Corbett currently teaches banjo at Berklee. “ Subtle and snazzy, this new jack acoustic outfit merges bluegrass with jazz like it was the most natural combination in the world.” –Los Angeles Times

The Deadly Gentlemen (bottom), a collective comprised of banjo virtuoso Greg Liszt (Crooked Still), guitarist Stash Wyslouch, mandolinist Dominick Leslie, fiddler Mike Barnett (David Grisman, Tony Trischka) and bassist Sam Grisman (son of David Grisman), are also all singers whose aim is to project the spirit of punk and rock ‘n’ roll within the framework of stringband music.

friday, April 5 12:30 pm Noon30: The Deadly Gentlemen Charles H. Morris Center Tickets: $15 Run time: Approx. 1 hr 5 pm Blues in the afternoon: Tab Benoit/Otis Taylor Ships of the Sea North Garden Tickets: $35 Run time: Approx. 2 hrs 15 mins 6 pm Daniel Hope & Friends: schubert octet and beethoven septet Charles H. Morris Center Tickets: $52 Run time: Approx. 2 hrs 15 mins Only-in-Savan na Double Bill! h

8 pm David Grisman Folk-Jazz Trio/ Sarah Jarosz Trio Trustees Theater Tickets: $55, 45, 35, 25 Run time: Approx. 2 hrs 15 mins

8 pm Blues in the evening: Tab Benoit/ Otis Taylor Ships of the Sea North Garden Tickets: $35 Run time: Approx. 2 hrs 15 mins

Noon30: The Deadly Gentlemen A special lunchtime performance. See page 33 for program and sponsor information.

Daniel Hope & Friends: Schubert octet and beethoven septet Sponsored by MR. & MRS. CURTIS G. ANDERSON Sponsored in part by Andaz Hotel

Blues in the afternoon: Tab Benoit/Otis Taylor Sponsored by HUNTER MACLEAN and SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS & SAVANNAH MAGAZINE Sponsored in part by Wilson & Linda Fisk Morris

Showcasing two distinctive blues artists, this double bill puts Cajun bluesman Tab Benoit (top right) alongside Chicago born, Denver bred multi-instrumentalist Otis Taylor (top left). Tab Benoit is a GRAMMY-nominated songwriter, guitarist and singer with a repertoire rooted in a hybrid of boogie and blues that could only come from Louisiana. An award-winning blues musician, Mr. Benoit is also a driving force behind Voice of the Wetlands, an organization working to protect the fragile ecosystems of southern Louisiana. Multi-instrumentalist and blues singer Otis Taylor was called “arguably the most relevant blues musician of our time” by Guitar Player Magazine. Like Benoit, his sound is an amalgamation of roots music styles under the umbrella of the blues. Filled with ageless themes of social injustice, Mr. Taylor’s haunting voice, gritty guitar and banjo playing have compelled audiences across the globe.

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Additional support also shared by Dr. & Mrs. Stephen C. Allen

Schubert Octet in F Major, D. 803 Beethoven Septet in E-flat Major, Op. 20 Franz Schubert penned the D.803 Octet in F Major in 1824, modelling it after the immensely popular Septet, Op. 20 of Beethoven. It has the same number of movements (six), though Schubert's Octet adds a second violin as the eighth instrument. This final program in the Daniel Hope & Friends series adjoins these two immensely powerful works, serving as the exclamation point to Mr. Hope’s extraordinary 2013 series. Daniel Hope, violin | Lorenza Borrani, violin | Benny Kim, violin | CarlaMaria Rodrigues, viola | Patrick Messina, clarinet and horn/bassoon | Eric Kim, cello | Li-wei Quin, cello | Joseph Conyers, bass |Richard Beene, bassoon | Alma Maria Liebrecht, horn

Blues in the Evening: Tab Benoit/Otis Taylor See left for program and sponsor information.

David Grisman Folk-Jazz Trio/ Sarah Jarosz trio Sponsored by THE KENNICKELL GROUP and DAVE & SYLVAINE NEISES Additional support by Pamela & Peter Voss Additional support by Friends of the Savannah Music Festival and Marla & Morris Geffen

This SMF original concert places the seasoned David Grisman Folk-Jazz Trio (top) on a bill with the multi-talented young Sarah Jarosz (bottom). In his third SMF appearance, acclaimed mandolinist/producer David Grisman continues his vision of "Dawg Music'' with flatpicking guitarist/singer Jim Hurst and son Sam Grisman on bass, elevating the basic constructs of American folk tunes through tasteful arrangements and invigorating improvisation. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still a buzz about Sarah Jaroszâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2010 SMF appearance with her trio (Alex Hargreaves on fiddle, Nat Smith on cello), which continues to grow by leaps and bounds. Ms. Jarosz is a songwriter of extraordinary talent who plays mandolin, octave mandolin, clawhammer banjo and guitar, while singing in subtle tones that blur the boundaries between folk and pop.

Saturday, April 6 12:30 pm Noon30: Lake Street Dive Ships of the Sea North Garden Tickets: $15 Run time: Approx. 1 hr 2 PM Notes from the Composer – Marcus Roberts, Robert Spano Johnny Mercer Theater | FREE

S o u n d Dialogue S e r i e s

3 pm Atlanta symphony orchestra with Marcus Roberts trio Johnny Mercer Theater Tickets: $65, 52, 40, 28 Run time: Approx. 2 hrs 15 mins 5 PM Four Decades of New Acoustic Music – Mike Marshall, Julian Lage, select students of the Acoustic Music Seminar Lucas Theatre for the Arts | FREE

S o u n d Dialogue S e r i e s

6 pm Acoustic music seminar finale: stringband spectacular Lucas Theatre for the Arts Tickets: $50 (Gold), 45, 35, 25, 15 Run time: Approx. 2 hrs 15 mins 8:30 pm Lee Fields & the Expressions/ Lake Street Dive Ships of the Sea North Garden Tickets: $35 Run time: Approx. 2 hrs 15 mins

Noon30: Lake Street Dive Sponsored by VISIT SAVANNAH and THE KENNICKELL GROUP

compositions that have been workshopped all week at this SMF original production. For more information about SMF’s Acoustic Music Seminar, see page 38.

Sponsored in part by Harold & Peggy Yellin

Classic soul and R&B, jazz, and British invasion form the foundation of Lake Street Dive, a Brooklyn-based quartet known for the unstoppable joy of their live shows and storied Youtube video performances. Incorporating the unlikely elements of upright bass and jazzinflected trumpet along with more traditional rock staples, drum set and electric guitar, Lake Street Dive is equally at home in a jazz club, dive bar or festival stage. “ a gorgeous, tasteful, close-knit band of musicians, and the sounds that they purvey are something –Pop Matters celebratory to behold.”

acoustic Music Seminar Finale: Stringband Spectacular Sponsored by BOB & JEAN FAIRCLOTH Sponsored in part by Willard & Jean Holland Additional support by Dr. David Lake & Dr. Linda Wright Additional support also shared by Adventure Music and D’Addario Music Foundation

SMF's weeklong Acoustic Music Seminar (AMS) (top left) is a residency and mentorship program for young American acoustic musicians, culminating in a closing “Stringband Spectacular” that was one of the highlights of the 2012 festival. Joined by clinicians including Mike Marshall, Julian Lage and others, our 2013 AMS participants will showcase their original

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Lee fieLds & the expressions/ Lake Street Dive Sponsored by VISIT SAVANNAH and THE KENNICKELL GROUP Sponsored in part by Harold & Peggy Yellin

The 2013 edition of SMF wraps up with the soulful rhythm and blues and dance-worthy grooves of Lee Fields & the Expressions (top right), on a double bill with the charismatic quartet, Lake Street Dive. Few artists performing soul music today had a release in 1969, but Lee Fields is still keeping the tradition alive and well. Since the late sixties, the North Carolina native has amassed a prolific catalog of albums and has toured and played with such legends as Kool and the Gang, Sammy Gordon and the Hip-Huggers, O.V Wright, Darrell Banks and Little Royal. Lake Street Dive blends jazz, folk and pop in dangerously charming fashion, and you won't want to miss this funky closing night celebration! See above left for more information about Lake Street Dive.

Atlanta symphony orchestra Robert Spano, Conductor marcus roberts trio Sponsored by JULIUS & DANYSE EDEL, DAVE & SYLVAINE NEISES and and WSAV Sponsored in part by Levy Jewelers and Tom & Ruth McMullin Additional support shared by Kathy O. Levitt and Don & Karen Ringsby In memory of Kenneth Allen Faircloth

Leonard Bernstein Symphonic Dances (from West Side Story) Christopher Theofanidis Rainbow Body Marcus Roberts Piano Concerto for Jazz Trio The seventh consecutive SMF appearance by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) (top), under the direction of conductor Robert Spano, features an extraordinary program of modern American music including the world premiere of a new piano concerto for jazz trio by Marcus Roberts (bottom), co-commissioned by the ASO and SMF, and performed by Mr. Roberts and his trio. Leonard Bernstein's “Symphonic Dances” from West Side Story and Christopher Theofanidis’ “Rainbow Body” (commissioned by the ASO) round out this unprecedented production. “ The ASO performed with a solid, warm tone … and contributed an extra dollop of vigor where the focus was on the superb cast.”

–The New York Times

“ Marcus Roberts draws few distinctions between the playful and the professorial. As a pianist, bandleader and composer-arranger he balances erudition against reserves of charisma and wit.” –The New York Times

Swing Central Jazz

March 27 – 29, 2013

Sponsored by WET WILLIE’S MANAGEMENT CORP. and BOB & JEAN FAIRCLOTH

Twelve of the country’s finest high school jazz bands go head-to-head in SMF’s prestigious Swing Central Jazz. In this unique workshop and competition led by pianist/composer/educator Marcus Roberts, more than 300 high school students and teachers spend three days immersed in the world of swing and big band jazz. Based on a collective approach to instruction that mimics ensemble playing, students receive instruction from, directly interact with and perform alongside jazz musicians such as Wycliffe Gordon, Marcus Printup and Jason Marsalis. Prizes are awarded to the top three finalists at the finale on March 29 at the Lucas Theatre. Be sure to check out all the action leading up to the competition, including online workshops, artist interviews and our online combo competition at swingcentraljazz.org! Swing Central Jazz supports the future of America’s greatest musical invention!

Acoustic Music Seminar

April 2 – 6, 2013

Sponsored by BOB & JEAN FAIRCLOTH Sponsored in part by Willard & Jean Holland

Additional support by Dr. David Lake & Dr. Linda Wright Additional support also shared by Adventure Music and D’Addario Music Foundation

SMF’s Acoustic Music Seminar (AMS) is a groundbreaking mentorship program for young musicians, involving five days of hands-on instruction for 16 of the most promising and talented young string players in America. Led by acclaimed mandolin player Mike Marshall (bottom left), this year’s students will learn from world-class musicians and artists such as Julian Lage, David Grisman, Darol Anger, Bruce Molsky, Jerry Douglas and Rushad Eggleston. After a week of master classes, workshops and jam sessions, AMS culminates in a sensational stringband showcase for festival audiences. “ AMS is an amazing opportunity for our clinicians to connect with young musicians who might remind them of themselves 25-35 years ago, giving them each a chance to impart practical professional knowledge. I wish they had a program like this when I was starting out!”

–Mike Marshall, AMS Associate Director

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gulfstream music education series Education series sponsored by GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE CORPORATION Sponsored by JULIUS & DANYSE EDEL Sponsored in part by Shelby G. Schavoir, Atlanta Gas Light Resources, Robert M. & Diane v.S. Levy, Georgia Power, Publix Super Markets, Coca-Cola/ Monster Energy Drink and International Paper Additional support by Georgia Ports Authority and The Albert Tenenbaum Family Fund Additional support also shared by JCB, Macy’s Foundation and AT&T

At the Savannah Music Festival, we believe that the arts are fundamental to the cognitive, affective, physical and intellectual development of all children. To that end, SMF produces a wealth of in-theater performances and artist residencies for children from Savannah and the surrounding counties. From master classes to dynamic stage shows to in-classroom performances, our educational programs offer students the thrill of live music and the impact of passionate, engaging teaching artists. We deliver exceptional learning opportunities to more than 20,000 youth each year!

“ I would teach children music, physics and philosophy; but most importantly music, for the patterns in music and all the arts are the keys to learning.” ― Plato

The Effects of SMF Education Programs: • More than 20,000 area students take part in free supplemental music education programs each year. • Schools, after-school programs and other community organizations in Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, Liberty, Jasper and Beaufort Counties receive free performances and workshops during our year-round artist residencies. • 300+ of the country’s most talented high school jazz musicians work with jazz masters during Swing Central Jazz.

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Ticket Packages: Visit savannahmusicfestival.org/2013deals or call 912.525.5050 Festival Pass: An SMF Festival Pass includes one ticket to each SMF 2013 event. In the case of performances with multiple dates and times, only one ticket will be issued for the event. Festival Pass patrons also receive the benefits of priority seating and personalized assistance. For more information, and to purchase, please contact the SMF office at 912.234.3378 ext. 111. Festival Samplers: Give yourself flexibility and a taste of the SMF experience with a Festival Sampler, which allows you to create an individualized series that suits your own particular interests and schedule.  P ick 5 Sampler: Purchase five or more 2013 performances before December 31 for a 10% discount  Pick 10 Sampler: Purchase ten or more 2013 performances before December 31 for a 15% discount

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during a performance will be seated only at the house manager’s discretion and at an appropriate interval. In certain circumstances, late admission will not be permitted. House Rules: The photographing, videotaping

! Please note: Patrons who are sensitive to standing/dancing audience members at pop/rock performances are encouraged to select mezzanine and balcony seats. Call 912.234.2278 ext. 111 with questions. E Please call the box office to request handicap accessible seating.

or sound recording of any performance or the possession of any device for such use inside any venue, without the permission of SMF Management, is prohibited by law. Food and smoking are not permitted inside venues. Cell phones and all other mobile devices must be turned off. Program, artists and venues are subject to change.

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Venues

Charles H. Morris Center Trustees Garden, 10 East Broad Street

Christ Church Episcopal 28 Bull Street

Johnny Mercer Theater Civic Center, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave.

Since 2008, the Charles H. Morris Center in Trustees Garden has been SMF's premiere club-style venue. With flexible seating to accommodate dance parties, concerts and cabaret, this space also boasts on-site parking, beer, wine and beverage service and adjoining areas suitable for pre- and post-concert corporate/private rentals.

On the east side of Johnson Square is Christ Church Episcopal, often referred to as the Mother Church of Georgia. It was the first church in historic Savannah, and boasts an exceptional acoustic for vocal, organ and chamber music.

The Johnny Mercer Theatre at the Savannah Civic Center holds just over 2,500 patrons, making it SMF’s home for popular touring acts. Over the years, we have produced shows there with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Wilco, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, The Avett Brothers and Band of Horses, among many others. Beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages are served in the lobby.

Lucas Theatre for the Arts 32 Abercorn Street

Ships of the Sea North Garden 41 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Temple Mickve Israel 20 East Gordon Street

Renovated and reopened in December of 2000, the Lucas Theatre is one of SMF’s primary performance halls with seating for 1,165 patrons and concessions in the lobby (including beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages). The stage lends itself to many of the performing arts, including dance, orchestral music and jazz, country and pop concerts.

New this year, the North Garden will be the home of concerts and dance parties on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. With a capacity of nearly 450, this new indoor/outdoor space will be the perfect setting for many productions. Limited parking, beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages are available at this venue, as is an adjoining area for pre- and postconcert corporate/private rentals.

Located on Monterey Square, Temple Mickve Israel opened in 1878 as a home for Georgia’s oldest synagogue. The Gothic Revival building seats 300 people, and will host an opening night performance in 2013 featuring acclaimed mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter.

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Trinity United Methodist Church 127 Barnard Street

Trustees Theater 216 East Broughton Street

Located on Telfair Square, the Trinity United Methodist Church is one of SMF’s primary venues for classical music. With a wonderful acoustic, plentiful sight lines and a simple, elegant interior, this historic place of worship opened its doors in 1850.

SCAD’s Trustees Theater is one of SMF’s primary performance halls, seating nearly 1,100 patrons. Non-alcoholic beverages and snacks can be purchased in the lobby. The Savannah Box Office, located outside of the Trustees Theater, acts as the primary box office for SMF ticket purchases, and is open Monday–Friday from 10 am–5 pm.

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SMF BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chairman: Harold Yellin Secretary: Dave Neises Treasurer: Stephen Rabinowitz Jennifer Abshire Robin Allen Jane Anspach Christopher Cay Scott Center Bill Dickinson Bob Faircloth (Immediate Past Chairman) Michael Garcia Bert Hand Dayle Levy Joe Marinelli Benjamin Oxnard III Thomas Reilly Barbara Eschenbach Ruddy David Smith John Sobke David Solana Polly Tucker Andrew Wade Ron Whitaker

Artistic and Administrative Team Christine Beddia Development Director Ty Cumbie Graphic Design Consultant Sarah Dylla Development Associate Rob Gibson Executive & Artistic Director Daniel Hope Associate Artistic Director Jane Levy Executive Assistant & Festival Administrator Mike Marshall Acoustic Music Seminar Associate Director Ryan McMaken Communications & Operations Director Sharon Peake-Jones Chief Financial Officer Emily Rich Individual Gifts & Special Events Associate Marcus Roberts Associate Artistic Director Halle Rubnitz Marketing & Patron Services Associate Larissa Thut Davidson Communications & Design Associate Jenny Woodruff Education Director

Photo Credits Cover: Ayano Hisa and Frank Stewart | Inside front cover - Page 1: Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company by Paul B. Goode | Page 4: Della Mae courtesy of the artist | Page 5: Charles Bradley by Kisha Bari | Page 6: Steep Canyon Rangers courtesy of the artist, Cedric Watson and Dirk Powell courtesy of the artist | Page 7: Anne Sofie von Otter by Harald Hoffmann/DG | Page 8: Boubacar Traoré by Sébastien Rieussec, Lera Lynn by Ian McFarlane | Page 9: Ahmad Jamal courtesy of the Artist | Page 10: Sebastian Knauer by Steven Haberland | Page 11: Jane Monheit courtesy of the artist, Jennifer Sheehan by Maurizio Bacci | Page 13: Cameron Carpenter courtesy of the artist OR Columbia Artists Music, LLC. | Page 14: Jennifer Sheehan by Stephen Sorokoff | Page 17: Charles McPherson courtesy of the artist | Page 18: Jeremy Denk by Samantha West, René Marie courtesy of the artist |Page 19: Masters of Bluegrass by Senor McGuire | Page 20: Houston Person by Gene Martin | Page 21: Aaron Diehl (and others) by John Abbott, Red Stick Ramblers courtesy of the artist Page 22: Charlie Hunter courtesy of the artist, Keller Williams & the Travelin' McCourys courtesy of the artist | Page 23: Ana Moura courtesy of the artist Page 24: Vincent Segal courtesy of the artist | Page 25: Ana Moura by Lisa Marie Mazzucco | Page 26: Casey Driessen by Sandlin Gaither | Page 26: KLR Trio by Chstian Steiner | Page 27: Julian Lage by Ingrid Hertfelder/courtesy of Ted Kurland Associates, Martin Taylor courtesy of the artist | Page 28: Miami String Quartet by Tara McMullen, Li-Wei Qin courtesy of the artist | Page 29: Old-Time Kozmik Trio by Maria Camillo, Jerry Douglas courtesy of the artist | Page 30: Mike Marshall & Darol Anger by Maria Camillo | Richard Goode by Michael Wilson | Page 31: Emmylou Harris by Mark Seliger, Richard Thompson by Pamela Littky | Page 33: Joy Kills Sorrow courtesy of the artist, The Deadly Gentlemen courtesy of the artist | Page 34: Otis Taylor by Len Irish, Tab Benoit by Jerry Moran | Page 35: David Grisman by Tracy Grisman, Sarah Jarosz by Scott Simontacchi Page 36: Lee Fields by Koury Angelo Page 39: Top education picture by Larissa Thut Davidson | Page 41: Spanish Harlem Orchestra courtesy of the artist | Page 42: Venues by Larissa Thut Davidson | Unless otherwise noted, all SMF photos by Frank Stewart and Ayano Hisa

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The Kennickell Group is an official sponsor of the Savannah Music Festival