Burlington Discover Jazz Festival 2007

Chaz Longue · January-21st-2007, 05:05 PM

The lineup is amazingly solid for this early in the year. And the variety is extraordinary.

The Flynnspace performances are as intriguing as we'd hope, knowing what's been offered there in years past - and there's a marquee booking for upstairs which will draw some new audiences and get a lot of nice buzz going.

Next year's the 25th anniversary of Discover Jazz ...(!)

Gary Sisco · January-21st-2007, 05:17 PM

Yeah but you don't say who's playing.

dizmonk · January-22nd-2007, 05:27 PM

yeah exactly...

I might go but it would be helpful to know who's there...

kymani · March-29th-2007, 06:30 AM

I can't wait for the festival. Please tell me that the Roy Hargrove Big Band will make it up this year (he'll be in Poughkeepsie on June 8th).

Chaz Longue · April-6th-2007, 04:53 PM

Please note: this lineup has not yet been publicly disclosed.
(who's yer buddy, cornerites?)

Next week is a busy week for us. Festival season officially kicks off on Wednesday, April 11, with the 2007 Burlington Discover Jazz Festival Press Conference, and tickets go on sale to the general public that same day.

We are working hard to make this year's Festival one that our Friends will be proud of. This amazing Vermont tradition would not be possible without you, and we look forward to seeing you all around town from June 1-10!

Warm regards,

***

2007 Burlington Discover Jazz Festival

June 1-10, Burlington, Vermont

Eddie Palmieri Afro-Caribbean Jazz Septet

Friday, June 1, Flynn MainStage, 8 pm

Also, All State Jazz Ensemble

$37, $31, $25

After-Show Salsa Dance Party with DJ Hector "El Salsero"

Friday, June 1, FlynnSpace, 10 pm

$7 / $3 with ticket stub from MainStage show

Tickets on sale at the door only

Kenny Garrett Quartet with special guest Pharoah Sanders

Saturday, June 2, Flynn MainStage, 8 pm

Also, Vorcza

$37, $31, $25

MaMaVig and Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey

Sunday, June 3, Contois Auditorium, 7 pm

$24

(Please note Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey to close show)

Miguel Zenón Quartet

Monday, June 4, FlynnSpace, 8:30 pm

$23

Montreal Double Bill:

Christine Jensen Quartet with Special Guest Ingrid Jensen

Bourassa / Tanguay / Derome

Tuesday, June 5, FlynnSpace, 8:30 pm

$23

Esperanza Spalding Trio

Wednesday, June 6, FlynnSpace, 8:30 pm

$23

Ryan Shaw

Wednesday, June 6, Nectar's, 9 pm

Also, Jennifer Hartswick Band

$12 in advance and $15 day of show

Magic Slim and the Teardrops and Bettye LaVette

Thursday, June 7 Waterfront Blues Tent, Doors and BBQ at 5 pm, Show at 6 pm

Also, Seth Yacovone

$23 in advance; $28 day of show

30th Anniversary Tour

BassDrumBone

Thursday, June 7, FlynnSpace, 8:30 pm

$23

Dixieland Cruise with The Onion River Jazz Band

Friday, June 8, Lake Champlain Ferry at King Street Dock, 6 pm to 8 pm

Boat departs at 6 pm sharp

$18

Chick Corea & Béla Fleck

Friday, June 8, Flynn MainStage, 8 pm

$50, $43, $34

Lee "Scratch" Perry with Dub Is A Weapon and Skatalites

Saturday, June 9, Waterfront World Tent, Doors and BBQ at 5 pm, Performance at 6 pm

Also, DJ Big Dog

$23 in advance and $28 day of show

John Pizzarelli and the Swing 7

Saturday, June 9, Flynn MainStage, 8 pm

Also, Kate Paradise

$46, $38, $30

Mary Lou Williams Resurgence Project

Sunday, June 10, Flynn MainStage, 7 pm
Cecilia Smith, musical director, vibraphone; Amina Claudine Myers, piano; Elon Robin Dixon, vocals; Burlington Discover Jazz Festival Big Band coordinated by Alex Stewart; Champlain Valley Union Chorus and Friends, Carl Recchia, director $29, $23

Gary Sisco · April-7th-2007, 11:35 AM

If I'm still in VT, I'll be there for BassDrumBone.

Bill Barton · April-27th-2007, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary Sisco

If I'm still in VT, I'll be there for BassDrumBone.

If I was still in VT, I'd be there for BassDrumBone too, Gary! And the Mary Lou Williams Resurgence Project sounds interesting... Amina Claudine Myers!!!!! Excellent.

Some of the other bookings sound cool

as well. Have a good time Burlingtonians, and hey, a shout to you Chaz, long time no talk, man.

Chaz Longue · May-21st-2007, 05:20 PM

Hi Bill Barton!

Gary - I hope to see you at BassDrumBone.

I'm very happy to finally get Jean Derome to Burlington. We've been working on it for several years now.

...anybody going to Montreal? For ICP Orchestra? For FIJM?

Cheers,
David Beckett

Chaz Longue · June-2nd-2007, 10:10 AM

Having a good time, wish you were here.

I'll keep an eye out for y'all...

David Beckett

Gary Sisco · June-2nd-2007, 10:23 AM

Chaz -- I'm waiting on a mare to foal and then for all of that to settle down. Waiting now for more than a week. I'm here at home til that's over but I hope to get out for BassDrumBone Thursday night. I'll be pretty disappointed otherwise, Ray being my favorite musician, and I don't get around much anymore.

Chaz Longue · June-3rd-2007, 12:28 AM

I hope you can make it - If you can come in early for a quick bite let me know otherwise I'll look for you there.

Chaz Longue · June-3rd-2007, 12:36 AM

Eddie Palmieri & crew was great. Brian Lynch and Conrad Herwig both played thier hearts out.

I was particularly happy to find Kenny Garrett's band hitting so hard tonight. Both previous times Garrett has played Burlington, I thought he didn't catch fire, which was frustrating because I've seen him play so well elsewhere, and sung his praises so loudly.

They played largely material from Beyond The Wall. Which meant Garrett and Pharoah Sanders could play out of that Trane/Tyner bag they know so well. And play they did. Drummer Jamire Williams soaked his shirt entirely by the end of the first number, and the challenge was set forth: Play like you mean it. They did. Bravo.

Two nights (and days) down, 8 to go.

Ron Thorne · June-3rd-2007, 03:12 AM

Thanks for your report, Chaz.

I fully respect Eddie Palmieri, and was not surprised by your response to him, along with Kenny Garrett.

So, are you saying that Pharoah Sanders was part of the scene, too?

Chaz Longue · June-3rd-2007, 09:49 AM

Hi Ron!

Yes - The band was billed as The Kenny Garrett Quartet with special guest Pharoah Sanders. More or less the Beyond the Wall lineup without Hutcherson.

Root Doctor · June-3rd-2007, 12:10 PM

My son and I are going to hear Magic Slim and Bettye Lavette on Thursday night, which means we have to miss Ray, Mark, and Gerry. It was a tough choice, but never having seen Slim, one of my favorite bluesmen, perform before decided it.

Chaz Longue · June-5th-2007, 12:57 PM

Roots - Enjoy! Those choices (Blues Tent vs Ray Anderson; Skatalites vs Pizzarelli) can be tough...

Root Doctor · June-5th-2007, 01:02 PM

Sorry I'll miss you, Chaz. I'm bringing Triptych Myth to JSC this fall, so maybe you can make the perilous ride into the hinterlands of Lamoille County for it.

Chaz Longue · June-5th-2007, 01:09 PM

Permit me a word for The Miguel Zenon Quartet.

First - the chance to hear a very lightly amplified group in a small room is always a real pleasure. But when the group is of this quality - it's a rare treat, even for a nerdy concert maven like me.

Zenon played about 3 feet from his microphone all night and bathed the audience in the sound of his alto. A lot of us seldom get the chance to be reminded that saxophones are woodwind instruments. So when a guy like Zenon produces a tone like Frank Morgans - combined with his ferocious musical instincts - it's a joy. Add bassist Hans Glawishnig with a mic on a stand in front of the "f-holes" on his bass, and a drummer who starts the set playing with his fingertips - and you've got glorious sound, friends - right here in River City.

And Aaron Parks subbed for Louis Perdomo, which was a treat simply because I'd been told to keep an eye out for Parks recently - and there he was 10 feet away.

These Flynnspace shows (150+ seats) are wonderful - headliners be danged.

Jean Derome tonight!

Chaz Longue · June-5th-2007, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Root Doctor

Sorry I'll miss you, Chaz. I'm bringing Triptych Myth to JSC this fall, so maybe you can make the perilous ride into the hinterlands of Lamoille County for it.

Wow - I'd BICYCLE to Johnson to see Cooper-Moore...

Chaz Longue · June-7th-2007, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Root Doctor

Sorry I'll miss you, Chaz. I'm bringing Triptych Myth to JSC this fall, so maybe you can make the perilous ride into the hinterlands of Lamoille County for it.

Roots - I've spread the rumour about Tryptic Myth among the assembled old radio hands in Flynnspace since you posted this. Several DJ friends asked for dates so they could spread the word.

Is there a place where the JSC Jazz and Performing Arts offerings are listed? It's not always easy to find this sort of gig on The JSC website...

I'd like to (at least) re-establish email contact with you. I'll check the email address attached to this bbs and I can be in better touch!

Thanks,
David

Root Doctor · June-7th-2007, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chaz Longue

Roots - I've spread the rumour about Tryptic Myth among the assembled old radio hands in Flynnspace since you posted this. Several DJ friends asked for dates so they could spread the word.

Is there a place where the JSC Jazz and Performing Arts offerings are listed? It's not always easy to find this sort of gig on The JSC website...

I'd like to (at least) re-establish email contact with you. I'll check the email address attached to this bbs and I can be in better touch!

Thanks,
David

We're still working on a date, but it should be either 9/7 or 9/14. I'll keep you posted.

I'll PM my email address. I'm not sure which one's listed at JC.

I'm really looking forward to tonight's Magic Slim gig!

kymani · June-7th-2007, 06:45 PM

The past two nights of music were great. Montreal double bill on Tuesday and Esperanza Spalding last night. Esperanza is quite the bassist...