The City of Takoma Park Is Proud to be a sponsor

The City of Takoma Park Is Proud to be a sponsor of
Takoma Park JazzFest
The Takoma Park Jazzfest thanks Mayor Bruce Williams, Barb
Matthews, City Manager; Takoma Park City TV; and all the
crews from Recreation, Public Works, Police and Fire
LINEUP
Willow Street Stage
Gazebo Stage
1:00 to 2:00
Frank Vignola
2:00 to 3:00
Chuck Redd
Presbyterian Fellowship Community Hall, 712 Tulip Ave
(one block North on Willow Ave from the Festival’s Willow Street
11 AM
Matt Wigler
17 year old pianist
12:10
James Webb
Singer songwriter
Jen Krupa % Leigh Pilzer
Nucleo Vega Quartet
Quartet trombone and sax
Latin jazz and vocalist
1:20 Jazz Academy of Music Quartet
Stage)
Trio Blue
Headliners
2:40
Groove Jet
Afrobop Alliance
Jazz n’ roll
Latin Grammy Winning
septet
3:50
Dara Tucker
Ruthie and the Wranglers
Nashville Jazz vocalist
Swing, surf and rockabilly
5:00 Charlie Byrd Tribute featuring
Frank Vignola virtuoso guitar
Tim Andrulonis Quartet
Takoma JazzBrawl Winner
with Chuck Redd
Master Jazz Performer Classes
In a tribute to Charlie Byrd, acoustic Guitar Music like you've never heard before!
Frank Vignola is one of the most extraordinary guitarists performing before the public
today. His stunning virtuosity has made him the guitarist of choice for many of the
world's top musicians, including Ringo Starr, Madonna, Donald Fagen, Wynton
Marsalis, Tommy Emmanuel, Mark O Connor, the Boston Pops, the New York Pops,
and guitar legend Les Paul, who named Vignola to his "Five Most Admired Guitarists
List" for the Wall Street Journal. Vignola's jaw-dropping technique explains why the
New York Times deemed him "one of the brightest...stars of the guitar".
Takoma Park resident Chuck Redd is featured on over 70 recordings. He can also be
heard on the sound track to the PBS television series, "The Great Chefs", and the NPR
broadcast "Jazz Smithsonian." In addition to leading his own groups, Chuck was a
member of the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra for 15 years. He headlines
nationally at festivals and clubs. Chuck is on the faculty at The University of Maryland
School of Music and presents master classes, workshops and lectures around the
country. The Charlie Byrd Tribute is completed by master bassist James King. Mr.
King is the first call to accompany many top jazz artists when they visit the D. C. area.
The Afro Bop Alliance, from Annapolis, is an exciting Latin Jazz septet with a big
band sound. Its influences include Cuban, Caribbean and African blending with each
musician’s jazz style to produce their own band sound
The band won he Latin Grammy for Best Latin Jazz Recording in 2009 for their CD
“Caribbean Jazz Project:” featuring Dave Samuels. The band plays at many venues
throughout the Washington DC area.
MASTER CLASS WORKSHOPS
Starting at 1:00 the JazzFest headliner Frank Vignola will provide a Master
Jazz Performer Workshop courtesy of the individual artists and the City of
Takoma Park. At 2 PM Chuck Redd will give his workshop. The performers
will demonstrate advanced techniques and styles. The class is indoors at the
Presbyterian Fellowship Community Hall 712 Tulip Ave Takoma Park;
One block North on Willow Ave from Willow Street Stage, then left ½ block
on Tulip Ave.
The Takoma Park JazzFest is brought to you by…
Bruce Krohmer, JazzFest Producer
JazzFest Board of Directors
Officers
Jim Vorhies- president
Elizabeth Vorhies - secretary
2011 Performers
2011 Jazz Brawl Winner Tim Andrulonis Quartet
Mary Vorhies - treasurer
Bruce Krohmer –Producer
Members – Joan VanBlake Juanita Kus-Lorentz, Dave Lorentz (Producer
Emeritus), , Kathleen Bryan, Pat Olexa, Audrey Phillips, Lonna
Contact: president@tpjazzfest.org: website: www.tpjazzfest.org
JazzFest 2011 sustaining Members: Seth Grimes and Franca Brilliant,
Debra Kolodny, Ronald Verdonk, Jonathon Shurberg and Rebbecca
Lord
Our Very Special Thanks to
WPFW-FM
The Arts and Humanities Council of
Maryland State Arts Council
Montgomery County
Churchill High School Arts
Department
Chuck Levin’s Washington
Ed Faine
Music Center
Mark’s Kitchen
El Golfo Restaurant
McGinty’s Public House
Takoma Park JazzFest, Inc., is a Maryland non-profit corporation
with 501(C)(3) tax-exempt status.
P.O. Box 5833, Takoma Park, MD 20913-5833.
Ruthie and the Wranglers play rockin' American Roots music (Americana,
Country and Roots Rock) are based in Takoma Park. Ruthie Logsdon leads this fun
group that is known for original upbeat songs. Their albums rank high on Americana
and Roots Radio charts around the world. Matt Wigler is a jazz and blues pianist,
composer, organist, and singer from Baltimore, Maryland. Now 16, Matt has performed
at The Kennedy Center, Strathmore Music Center, and Blues Alley. In 2010, Matt was
selected as an Artist in Residence at Strathmore, a renowned music center in the
Washington DC area. Matt previously appeared at the JazzFest when he was 14. Jen
Krupa and Leigh Pilzer With a roster of world-class rhythm section members, they
combine their trombone and baritone/soprano sax sounds to play jazz standards and
straight-ahead originals. They were inspired by the duo collaborations of such pairs as
Gerry Mulligan and Bob Brookmeyer, and Al Cohn and Zoot Sims. Both are seasoned
pros, having performed with Wynton Marsalis in the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra; and
such jazz greats as Wycliffe Gordon and Warren Vache. Leigh teaches jazz theory and
composition at the University of Maryland. James Scott Webb has been performing
with bluegrass and old-time bands and as a solo singer/songwriter/guitarist for
decades. He is a master flat-piker. The Jazz Academy of Music was founded by Mr.
Paul Carr- he has been a local educator for many years and is devoted to keeping jazz
alive for future generations. Paul is also a fantastic sax player Drummer and educator
Nucleo Vega and his brother, bassist Posido first appeared on JazzFest 7
accompaning Nuc's future wife, April Stace playing jazz harp. GrooveJet is a local
group dedicated to playing exciting, accessable jazz by adding rock and r & b elements
to jazz. Bruce Krohmer, our producer, is a member. Trio Blue plays a mix of
vintage, jazzy blues. They cover the songs of Louis Jordan, early Ray
Charles, Percy Mayfield and many more. Dara Tucker infuses her original vocal
songs with her gospel roots free spirit and jazz’ subtlety, while paying homage to
American Folk music. Her style might be described as Urban Singer-Songwriter. With
subtly soulful undertones, she seeks to convey her pensive, searching, but alwayshopeful outlook on life through her music. Dara has been part of the Nashville jazz
scene for the last 5 years
Stage Emcees
Rusty Hasan WPFW-FM
Tim Master WPFW-FM
Booth Number
Booth Name
59 ACE Hardware
131 Amano
65 Amnesty International
111 Art and Craft Cuatro Suyos
151 Artful Framing
112 Bebop Babies
123 Book Time
136 Capital Remodeling
126 CeramiCrafts
58 Claude Taylor Photography Gallery
110 Clever Clocks by Lauren Lee
62 Community Cheer
61 Debbie Ruggles Presidential Portraits
132 Deciduous Daves Walking Sticks and Stuff
145 Fair Day's Play
141 Garden Gate Pottery
120 Giggles Plaster Craft
138 Giggles Plaster Craft 2
142 Glorias Crafts
50 Gnarly Artly
143 H2 Yo Yo
146 Home Visions Inc
137 House of Musical Traditions
147 Innovative Arts Cast Stone
106 Inspired Fashions of Asia
152 J and C Accessories
122 Jah2
100 JazzFest Booth
140 Joe's Record Paradise Too
51 Kathy Viney Jewelry Frames
113 Keylie's Canine Treats
52 LeafFilter Gutter Protection
56 Lil' Fishy
124 Mama' s Apron Strings
55 Mirasa Design Inc
60 Montgomery County Board of Elections
47 Mystic Water Soap
46 Nikki' Jewelry Box
63 O'Tierney Shop
105 Printemps Pottery
45 Radiances
130 Shobha Ohal
102 Sid Gold
109 Stephany
66 Takoma Artist Guild
125 Takoma Cycle
64 Takoma Park Friends Meeting
98 The Big Bad Woof
104 The Bouffon Co
154 Unique Treasures
155 Wheaton Windows and Doors
54 Willow Street Yoga
133 Yummi Bebe
2011
Vendors
The Takoma Foundation is an All-Volunteer Group serving
Greater Takoma. We Raise Money Locally and Give Grants
Locally
Every generous tax-deductible check supports:
kids
music
schools
job training
festivals
art
health
seniors
sharing
games
computers
scholarships
science fairs
food
sports
neighbors
and all that jazz!
www.takomafoundation.org
Please fill out and give turn in at the JazzFest Booth
It will help with our fundraising
Takoma Park JazzFest Survey
How did you hear about the Takoma Park JazzFest? _______
Be a Part of the JazzFest Fun
Enter the JazzFest Prize Drawing Giveaway
Go to the JazzFest Booth at the Corner and fill out an entry
slip
Did you bring your children to JazzFest? _____
Did you like the mix of jazz styles at the festival? Y___N___
Prizes will be drawn at each set throughout the
day - winners will be notified only by email
What styles of jazz or other music would you like
to hear at future JazzFests? ___________________________
Prizes include local merchant Gift Certificates for up to $100
MP3 players with JazzFest performances already loaded
Will you come back to JazzFest next year? _____
Other than musically, how can we improve the JazzFest?
________________________________________________
How did you last listen to jazz? on TV ____ on the
radio ____ internet ____ personal recording ____ live_____
On a scale of 1 to 5 with one being strongly agree, five being
strongly disagree, rate the following statements:
- Community concerts such as the JazzFest contribute greatly
to the quality of life in our area._____
- Community concerts like the JazzFest bring diverse people in
the area together._____
Tell us about you age ______ Race/Ethnicity_____
City/State you live in______________________
This year we also have Instant winner drawings - you must
be present at the stage to win