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Early Bird Jazz for Kids with Dr. Dave Hart and the Zookeepers
Saturday, July 12, 2025 @ 11:00 am
SJW Members: $12 | Child (17 and under) & Student (w/ valid student ID card) $4
Non-members: $20 | Child (17 and under) & Student (w/ valid student ID card) $12
A high-energy jazz adventure for kids and families—interactive, educational, and irresistibly fun.
Get ready to sing, clap, and groove with Dr. Dave Hart and the Zookeepers in this interactive jazz experience designed for kids and families! Through lively performances and hands-on participation, young listeners will explore instruments, discover melodies, and feel the rhythm of jazz in an engaging and energetic setting.
A dedicated jazz educator and acclaimed trumpet player, Dr. Hart has performed at renowned festivals such as Monterey, San Francisco, Rochester, San Jose, and Stanford Jazz Festivals. He has worked with jazz legends including Gerald Wilson, Clark Terry, Horace Silver, and Arturo Sandoval, and has also appeared with international classical ensembles like the Thailand Philharmonic and Malaysian International Festival Orchestra.
This fun-filled concert is the perfect introduction to jazz, sparking creativity and curiosity while bringing families together through music, movement, and laughter. Don’t miss this exciting journey into the world of jazz!
Made possible by Alice and Greg Melchor
Personnel:
- Dr. Dave Hart, trumpet
- Mikailo Kasha, bass
- Jason Lewis, drums
- Chris Azzara, piano
- Scott Sorkin, guitar
- Ivor Holloway, alto/tenor/flute
- Kristen Strom, tenor/clarinet
- Steven Lugerner, bari/bass clarinet
- Joseph Yang, trombone
- Amy Azzara, vocals
- Leslie Hart, french horn
