Diana Krall, Chris Botti set for Monterey Jazz Fest
Favorites, new acts will take the stage at 62nd annual event Sept. 27-29
Diana Krall, Chris Botti, Snarky Puppy and Christian McBride are among the bigname acts and talents set for the 62nd annual Monterey Jazz Festival.
The stellar lineup, announced earlier this week, also features Kenny Barron and Dave Holland, Tank and the Bangas, Bob James, David Sanborn and Marcus Miller, Eliane Elias and dozens of other artists.
In total, the festival will feature more than 130 performances during its threeday run, Sept. 27-29 at the Monterey County Fair & Event Center.
“You will see a few of your longtime favorites, yet also experience a wide range of what’s new in jazz and beyond,” said Tim Jackson, the festival’s artistic director.
Three-day ticket packages — $340-$345 for arena shows, $50-$150 for rest-ofgrounds shows — recently went on sale at montereyjazzfestival.org or by calling 888-248-6499. Single-day tickets — $87-$174 arena, $20-$45 rest of grounds — go on sale May 10.
Drummer Allison Miller and bassist Derrick Hodge will be this year’s artists-inresidence, while Christian McBride is the 2019 commission artist and showcase artist.
Here is the lineup.
Sept. 27 ARENA >>
Allison Miller and Derrick Hodge Present Soul on Soul: A Tribute to Mary Lou Williams; Kenny Barron and Dave Holland Trio; Diana Krall
GROUNDS, GARDEN STAGE >>
Allison Au Quartet; SambaDá; Gerald Clayton Quartet; Berklee Global Jazz Institute
GROUNDS, DIZZY’S DEN >>
Chris Potter Circuits Trio with James Francies and Eric Harland; Christian McBride Situation with Patrice Rushen
GROUNDS, NIGHT CLUB: >>
Connie Han Trio; Bria Skonberg; Donna Grantis
GROUNDS, PACIFIC JAZZ CAFE >>
MJF 101 with Andrew Gilbert and Pamela Espeland; DJ Brother Mister; Taylor McFerrin
GROUNDS, COURTYARD STAGE >>
Music on the Yamaha AvantGrand (three sets)
NORTH COAST BREWING CO. EDUCATION STAGE >>
Student performances
Sept. 28 ARENA >>
Larkin Poe; Cha Wa; Tank and the Bangas; Christian McBride Big Band; Eliane Elias; Chris Botti
GROUNDS, GARDEN STAGE >>
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram; Larkin Poe; Cha Wa; Huntertones; Steve Bernstein’s MTO West
GROUNDS, DIZZY’S DEN: >>
Natalie Cressman and Ian Faquini; Pamela Rose and Terrence Brewer; Derrick Hodge presents Color of Noize; Derrick Hodge Band; Kenny Barron and Dave Holland Duo; Christian McBride Big Band
GROUNDS, NIGHT CLUB >>
Hamilton High School Jazz Ensemble A; Tucson Jazz Institute Concord Combo; SFJazz High School AllStars Orchestra; the Commanders Jazz Ensemble; Luciana Souza; Allison Miller’s Boom Tic Boom; Michael Mayo; Yellowjackets with special guest Luciana Souza.
GROUNDS, PACIFIC JAZZ CAFE >>
Zion Dyson; Columbia University Jazz Combo; Conversation with Kenny Barron and Dave Holland, hosted by Willard Jenkins; Berklee Global Jazz Institute; Ben Flocks and Mask of the Muse; Sasha Berliner; Roberta Gambarini.
GROUNDS, COURTYARD STAGE >>
Music on the Yamaha AvantGrand (three sets).
GROUNDS, NORTH COAST BREWING CO. EDUCATION STAGE >>
Student performances (all day).
Sept. 29 ARENA >>
Jimmy Lyons Stage Next Generation Jazz Orchestra with Allison Miller and Derrick Hodge; Pacific Mambo Orchestra; Candy Dulfer; Jazzmeia Horn; Double Vision Revisited featuring Bob James, David Sanborn and Marcus Miller with guests Billy Kilson and Larry Braggs; Snarky Puppy.
GROUNDS, GARDEN STAGE >>
Cal State Long Beach Pacific Standard Time; Centro Cultural Costarricense Norteamericano Jazz Orchestra; Electric Squeezebox Orchestra; Barrio Barouche; Leyla McCalla; Ambrose Akinmusire.
GROUNDS, DIZZY’S DEN >>
Kenny Stahl Group; Abe Rábane Trio; Jenny Scheinman and Allison Miller’s Parlour Game; Antonio Sánchez and Migration; Jazzmeia Horn.
GROUNDS, NIGHT CLUB >>
MJF High School Honor Vocal Ensemble; Folsom High School Jazz Choir I; Valencia High School Two N’ Four; Northgate High School Jazz Band I; Rio Americano High School AM Jazz Ensemble; Downey High School Jazz Band I; MJF Monterey County High School All-Star Band; Amina Claudine Myers; Doug Carn West Coast Organ Group; Mike LeDonne’s Groover Quartet.
GROUNDS, PACIFIC JAZZ CAFÉ >>
DownBeat Blindfold Test with Antonio Sánchez, hosted by Dan Ouellette; Life and Legacy of Dexter Gordon with Maxine Gordon, hosted by Angela Davis; Marcus Shelby Quintet; Tammy L. Hall and Ruth Davies.
GROUNDS, NORTH COAST BREWING CO. EDUCATION STAGE >>
Student performances (all day).