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JazzFresno's "Jazz @ the Library" series features free jazz lectures and performances at area public libraries, every month. These events are a great way for both students and adults to learn more about jazz styles, famous artists and recordings and much more. The events also feature live music by local jazz artists. Currently the events take place on the third Tuesday of every month at the Woodward Park Regional Library. Later in 2009, the series will expand to other library branches in Fresno county.
Support for this program comes from the Community Enrichment Program, administered by the Fresno Arts Council and the Fresno Regional Foundation.
Upcoming Lectures at the Woodward Park Library:
Tuesday January 20th - Bill Evans
Tuesday February 17th - Black History Month
Tuesday March 17th - Traditional Jazz
Tuesday April 21st - Up the Mississippi
Tuesday May 19th - TBA
Tuesday June 16th - TBA
Woodward Park Regional Library - 944 East Perrin Avenue - Fresno, CA
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2nd and 4th Sundays at Marsol
 Effective July 2008, the Tower Mosaic jazz jam sessions have moved to a new venue -- Marsol in Fresno. On the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month, guitarist Andre Bush and pianist David Aus host a jam session, with drummer Gary Newmark and Roy Carlson on bass. Both Marsol jams begin at 7:00pm. "We enjoyed a great year and a half at Tower Mosaic, and we're thankful to everyone there for their support," says bassist Roy Carlson. "Now is a good time to move to a new location, and Marsol allows the jazz-loving community to enjoy great music and great food in a very welcoming atmosphere," he adds. Helen Cooley, owner of Marsol, says, "We're delighted to have the jam session at Marsol. You can't beat the combination of New Orleans cuisine and great jazz!" Marsol is located at 3075 N. Maroa Ave, one block south of Maroa & Shields Avenues in Fresno. More information about Marsol is available at
www.marsolfresno.com
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 JazzFresno has been named by the Fresno Bee as one of Fresno's "Hidden Gems" in the newspaper's annual "Central Valley People's Choice Awards 2008". The publication honors JazzFresno for its working at fostering new opportunities for education and performance in our local jazz community, and working with local schools to enhance their jazz programs. "We're thrilled to be honored by The Bee as one of Fresno's "hidden gems," said JazzFresno Vice President Joe Moore. "We hope that as more people recognize the rich local jazz community that we already have, and the programs our organization offers, that JazzFresno won't be a hidden gem for long."
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1st & 3rd Sundays of the Month at Tokyo Garden
For nearly five years, local jazz fans and musicians have had a home at one of Fresno's longtime restaurants and music venues, Tokyo Garden,
located 1711 Fulton Street in downtown Fresno. On the first
Sunday of every month, local pianist and jazz educator Craig Von Berg
hosts a jam session with his trio, featuring John Lauffenburger on bass
and Brian Hamada on drums. On the third Sunday of the month, jazz
guitarist and Director of Jazz Studies at Fresno City College, Mike
Dana hosts the session, with his band. The sessions begin at 6:00pm.
Jazz has always been a musical form passed on from musician to
musician, and jam sessions have played a big role in the history of
jazz. The story of virutally every major jazz musician almost always
involves a jam session, as these are settings where musicians get to
try out new ideas, and learn the language of jazz. Musicians of all
levels are encouraged to participate, and should bring lead sheets (3)
for the rhythm section. It's a fun, entertaining and educational
experience, and a great way to get a taste of the local jazz scene.
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Help support the mission of JazzFresno by becoming a member
today! Your support allows JazzFresno to preserve, promote, present
and explore jazz in the Central San Joaquin Valley. If you
love jazz, and want to see our jazz scene grow and thrive, now is the
time to join. Download this PDF membership form, and send your donation
to Jazz Fresno today:
Membership form - click here to download
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 4951
Fresno, CA 93744
Phone:
559.275.8529
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 Mission:
The mission of JazzFresno is to promote jazz in the Central San Joaquin Valley through education and performance.
Vision:
JazzFresno envisions a Central San Joaquin Valley that appreciates and supports jazz.
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