2013 Stanford Jazz Festival lineup announced

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Embarking on its 42nd season with expanded jazz education programs and an exciting new performance venue, the Stanford Jazz Workshop (SJW) is pleased to announce the globe-spanning, genre-expanding artist lineup of the 2013 Stanford Jazz Festival (SJF), presented by See’s Candies. Tickets go on sale on May 6 for 32 jazz concerts as well as a number of free community events, all held on the easily-accessible campus of Stanford University.

Kicking off the 2013 Festival on Saturday, June 22 in the new, acoustically dazzling Bing Concert Hall for the Ken Oshman Memorial Concert is the incomparable Herbie Hancock, a true icon of modern music, appearing for the first time at SJF in a special solo performance on piano and electronic instruments. The Festival ends on a high note on Saturday, August 10 with another evening in Bing Concert Hall, featuring the leading light of Afro-Cuban jazz, pianist Chucho Valdés with his quintet.

Filling the music-packed summer between Herbie Hancock and Chucho Valdés are 30 concerts that showcase the wide range of performers and styles that comprise the landscape of contemporary jazz. Since founding the SJW in 1972, Artistic and Executive Director Jim Nadel has consistently sought to present a program that reflects the diversity that is the essence of jazz. “At the core of the Stanford Jazz Workshop’s educational programs as well as the Festival,” says Nadel, “is a firm belief in the power of presenting multiple approaches to performance and improvisation. Young virtuosos such as saxophonist Chris Potter not only benefit from the time they may get to spend at the Workshop and Festival with experienced masters such as pianist Harold Mabern, the masters learn just as much from the younger players — and from students in our educational programs, too. We strive to present the entire spectrum of jazz, mixing genres, genders, generations, and geographical origins, and the Festival has a unique sound and character as a result.”

Here is the complete lineup for the 2013 Stanford Jazz Festival. Tickets go on sale on May 6.

June

  • 22 — Herbie Hancock, in Bing Concert Hall
  • 23 — Claudia Villela Band
  • 28 — Jazz Organ Blowout with Chester Thompson, Tony Monaco, and Midori Ono
  • 29 — Early Bird Jazz with the Pentatonics, 10:00 a.m.
  • 29 — Tuck & Patti
  • 30 — Come Fly With Me: the Music of Sammy Cahn, with Clairdee with Ken Peplowski

July

  • 5 — Kim Nalley Band with Houston Person
  • 7 — Everything You Wanted to Know About Jazz
  • 12 — Allison Miller’s BOOM TIC BOOM
  • 13 — Early Bird Jazz with Jim Nadel, 10:00 a.m.
  • 13 — A Night of Brazilian Jazz: Trio da Paz with Maúcha Adnet
  • 14 — Madeline Eastman and Randy Porter
  • 19 — Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio
  • 20 — Stanley Clarke Trio
  • 21 — Rebeca Mauleón and Afro Kuban Fusion
  • 22 — Mads Tolling Quartet
  • 23 — Andy Milne and New Friends
  • 24 — Ruth Davies’ Blues Night with special guest Henry Butler
  • 25 — Jazz in the Magic Kingdom: Victor Lin Plays the Music of the Great Disney films
  • 26 — Jazz Camp Showcase
  • 27 — Tia Fuller Quartet
  • 28 — Dayna Stephens and Taylor Eigsti with Tootie Heath
  • 29 — Dann Zinn 4
  • 30 — Calvin Keys Quartet
  • 31 — I Remember Dave Brubeck with Joe Gilman, Taylor Eigsti, and more

August

  • 1 — Stanford Jazz Mentors
  • 2 — Jazz Camp Showcase
  • 3 — Savion Glover and his Trio
  • 4 — Eric Alexander/Harold Mabern/Louis Hayes/Steve Davis/Brian Lynch
  • 5 — Jazz Guitar Night with Julian Lage and Larry Koonse
  • 6 — Taylor Eigsti Quintet featuring Julian Lage
  • 7 — Chris Potter/Larry Grenadier/Eric Harland/Brian Lynch/Larry Koonse
  • 8 — Jazz Institute Showcase
  • 9 — SJF All Star Jam
  • 10 — Chucho Valdés Quintet, in Bing Concert Hall

Herbie Hancock photo by Douglas Kirkland.

Member sale begins 2 p.m. 4/29 for Herbie Hancock and Chucho Valdés

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Tickets for the 2013 Stanford Jazz Festival go on sale to the public onMonday, May 6, and the entire lineup for the Festival will be announced on Tuesday, April 23.

But in the meantime, we’re proud to give you a sneak peek at two of the amazing artists we’ll present at Stanford University’s new Bing Concert Hall this summer: Herbie Hancock and Chucho Valdés!

SJW members can purchase tickets for these two great concerts during an exclusive pre-sale period that starts on Monday, April 29, at 2:00 p.m..

Pre-sale schedule:

  • Monday, April 22: Tickets for Herbie Hancock and Chucho Valdés on sale to SJW Inner Circle Members
  • Monday, April 29: Tickets for Herbie Hancock and Chucho Valdés on sale to all SJW Members
  • Monday, May 6: Tickets on sale for entire 2013 Stanford Jazz Festival season to the general public

Renew your membership or become an SJW member today by clicking here to take advantage of early access to the best seats for these outstanding performances.

Information for current SJW members

You will receive notification via email with instructions on how to purchase your tickets during the Member pre-sale. Questions? Please contact the Stanford Ticket Office at 650-725-2787.

Information on the concerts

SJW is thrilled to open the 42nd Stanford Jazz Festival on Saturday, June 22 with a solo performance by Herbie Hancock. Herbie is a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master whose 50-year career is filled with astonishing achievements as a performing and recording artist. This exclusive event will feature Herbie in a rare solo performance at Stanford University’s beautiful new landmark venue, Bing Concert Hall. This opening event is also the Ken Oshman Memorial Concert.

The 2013 Festival will close at Bing Concert Hall on August 10 with a powerful performance by the distinguished Cuban jazz pianist, Chucho Valdés, appearing with his quintet. We are delighted that Chucho will also serve as a member of this year’s Jazz Institute faculty, sharing his artistry and expertise with more than 200 students enrolled in SJW’s advanced jazz education program.

To take advantage of the member pre-sale for these two special concerts, renew your membership today by clicking here! Specific pre-sale information will be emailed to you.

Stanford Jazz Festival announces…

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The 2013 Stanford Jazz Festival will open on June 22 and closes on August 10. Save the dates!

Tickets go on sale on May 1.

Stay tuned for further announcements!

This weekend: Taylor Eigsti and Dayna Stephens

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SJW faculty artists and alumni Taylor Eigsti and Dayna Stephens are presenting the following two special shows this weekend, which also feature Stanford Jazz Festival artists Harish Raghavan on bass and Eric Harland on drums.
  • Who: The Young Jazz Stars of New York
  • When: Saturday, February 16, 2:00 p.m.
  • Where: Woodside Priory School, 302 Portola Road, Portola Valley
  • Price: $35 adults, $30 PAJA members, $15 students
  • Info: www.PAJazzAlliance.org, 650-345-9543, [email protected]
Taylor, Dayna, Harish, and Eric perform to honor the memory of music patron Chuck Huggins and pay tribute to the late jazz icon Dave Brubeck. Produced by Dr. Herb Wong for Palo Alto Jazz Alliance and Palo Alto Adult School, and co-sponsored by KCSM FM 91.1.
  • Who: Benefit concert for Dayna Stephens, featuring the Taylor Eigsti Trio and the Brubeck Institute Jazz Quintet
  • When: Sunday, February 17, 6:30 p.m.
  • Where: The Piedmont Piano Company, 1728 San Pablo Ave., Oakland
  • Price: $25; other donation levels to benefit Dayna Stephens
  • Info: jazzfoundation.org/DaynaStephens
Dayna Stephens has been a beloved member of the SJW family for many years. A first-rate saxophonist, composer, and educator, Dayna has a rare kidney disease that urgently requires him to obtain a transplant. His current and future medical bills are a daunting obstacle, and this performance gives you a rare chance to hear Dayna’s artistry and to help defray the costs of his treatment. All donations go directly to Dayna via the Jazz Foundation of America.

Early Bird discount deadline Friday, Feb. 1

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The winter weather makes it seem as though summer is far away — but some Stanford Jazz Workshop summer jazz program deadlines are just around the corner!

Sign up for Jazz Day Camp, Jazz Camp, Jazz Institute for Youth, Jazz Institute for Adults, or our Songwriting @ SJW program by this Friday, February 1, to get the Early Bird tuition discount.

The next big deadline is March 1 for Financial Aid applications, but register as soon as you can, as there are supplemental application forms that you’ll need to complete and return to the Stanford Jazz Workshop so that we have them in our offices no later than March 1.

Registration is open!

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Find out more about all of Stanford Jazz Workshop’s summer jazz camps and jazz immersion programs by clicking on Jazz Immersion Programs above, or right here. 

Registration for all our 2013 summer jazz programs is now open. Just click on the big red Register buttons, above and below. We look forward to seeing you this summer!

Jazz Camp and other jazz program registration opens in mid-December

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Registration for SJW’s summer jazz programs will open in mid-December: We’ll announce the opening of registration via our e-news, please click on the Sign Up Now link below to make sure you’ll get notified quickly.

For the summer of 2013, we have some exciting new options for tweens, teens, and adults. Here’s our new lineup of jazz education programs:

  • Jazz Day Camp for middle school students, ages 11 – 13, July 15 – 19
  • Jazz Camp for ages 12 – 17, week 1, July 21 – 26
  • Jazz Camp for ages 12 – 17, week 2, July 28 – August 2
  • Jazz Institute for Youth, ages 12 – 17 by audition, August 4 – 9
  • Jazz Institute for Adults, ages 18 and over, August 4 – 9
  • Songwriting @ SJW, August 4 – 9
  • Evening Jazz Classes, June 17 – July 17

We’ll have full information for all of these great programs online soon. In the meantime, here is a quick rundown of each of these excellent programs.

Jazz Day Camp for middle school students: Packed with improvisation instruction, big band and small combo playing, and fun activities tailored to middle school students, Jazz Day Camp will run Monday through Friday, and will offer late drop-off and daily lunch options. This will be the perfect jazz experience for students who haven’t had an overnight camp yet, and who want to explore jazz styles, improvisation, and musical creativity. It’s also a great way to prepare for high school jazz programs, for those entering high school.

Jazz Camp: Jazz Camp is our world-famous week-long program for young musicians who want to start playing jazz and improvising in small jazz combos. Taught by a faculty of professional educators and performers and including free admission to the nightly performances at the Stanford Jazz Festival, Jazz Camp immerses students in the study, culture, and language of jazz. Stay on campus or commute from off site.

Jazz Institute: Formerly known as Jazz Residency, the Jazz Institute features the same access to the world’s great jazz artists, amazing master classes and special presentations, and a combo-based performance program. To optimize the jazz experience, we’ve created tracks with certain classes and activities tailored to the needs of youth and adults, respectively. Many activities will still emphasize the multi-generational nature of SJW, and of course, everyone gets to attend the jam sessions and the Stanford Jazz Festival concerts.

Songwriting @SJW: Our growing songwriting program will be taught by the fantastically talented Bonnie Hayes and Cliff Goldmacher in 2013, who will help students master the craft of songwriting, unleash their creativity, perform their songs like pros, and get their music business chops together.

Evening Jazz Classes: Relaxed and informative, our 2013 Evening Jazz Classes on the Stanford Campus offer an entertaining way to explore jazz piano, jazz theory, and more. For adults and youth.

Jazz Residency Showcase Schedule now available

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Tonight’s Jazz Residency Showcase is going to be great! You can find out the performance venues and approximate times by clicking here to download a PDF of the Showcase Schedule. The Schedule does not include actual performance start times, but it does include the performance order for each venue. Using the order number next to each performer’s name, you can figure out the approximate performance start time using the following timing information.

Performances in all venues begin at 7:15 p.m. this evening.

All the performances in Dinkelspiel and CoHo will be combos, and will last approximately 10 minutes each.

All the performances in Braun Rehearsal Hall will be vocalists and piano trios, which will last approximately 5 minutes each.

The performances in Campbell Recital Hall are a mixture of combos and piano trios, so estimate between 5 and 10 minutes for each performance.

Jazz Camp Week 2 Showcase schedule now available

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Tonight’s the night! The Jazz Camp Week 2 Showcase will feature 230 rising stars of jazz performing on four stages. How do you find out who is performing on which stage at which time? Download the Jazz Camp Showcase schedule below.

Here’s how the schedule is organized:

  • Jazz Camp participants are listed alphabetically by last name
  • The center column indicates combos that rehearse in the early afternoon, which are known as “early combos”
  • The right column indicates combos that rehearse in the late afternoon, which are known as “late combos”

The numbers indicate the order in which the combos perform on a particular stage:

  • If your combo is indicated as “05”, that means the combo will be the fifth combo to perform.
  • Performances begin at 7 p.m. on Dinkelspiel, Campbell, and Braun Rehearsal Hall; performances on the Outdoor Stage begin at 6 p.m.
  • Each performance takes approximately 10 minutes, so a combo slated to perform fifth on the Dinkelspiel stage would begin at 7:50 p.m.
  • A combo slated to perform eighth on the Outdoor stage would begin at  7:10 p.m.

Click here to download tonight’s Showcase schedule in PDF format.