2090 Kittredge
Berkeley, California 94704

http://berkeleypubliclibrary.org/system/JazzFest.pdf

ReNew Orleans Jazz Festival? FREE June 8, 9, 10 & 11th Four Bands, Five Events, Two Film Screenings and YOU (pdf) Doors open one-half hour prior to start times!

Thursday, June 8 th , 2:00 matinee AND 7:30 evening screening ?New Orleans Music in Exile? brand new two-hour film by Robert Mugge, ?King of the American music documentary,? on the impact of Katrina on musicians, featuring Dr. John, Irma Thomas, Marcia Ball, Kermit Ruffins, Rebirth Brass Band and more. Community Room, 3 rd floor.

Friday, June 9 th , 8:00 p.m. Tammy Hall Quartet featuring Helena Jack
Contemporary jazz Reading Room concert with pre-concert outdoor entertainment (7:15 p.m.)by Clint Baker's Brass Band traditional New-Orleans style street band.

Saturday, June 10 th , 8:00 p.m. Charles Hamilton Jazz Ensemble
Original contemporary jazz Reading Room concert; BHS jazz director steps up to the microphone.
Sunday, June 11 th , 8:00 p.m. Orquesta La Moderna Tradicion
Irresistible Cuban dance music; Open dance floor AND Reading Room concert seating.

Explore the New Orleans connections to contemporary jazz, salsa & danzon, explore your own connections to what's happening in New Orleans, now. All events at the Central Library, 2090 Kittredge at Shattuck, downtown Berkeley. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Grand piano provided by Piedmont Piano Co. For more Info call: 510-981-6100.

Official Website: http://berkeleypubliclibrary.org/

Added by in2jazz on May 26, 2006