The Cotati Jazz Festival is an annual music festival held in Cotati, California, United States, since 1981.[1] It typically takes place mid-June. Since 2006, admission has been free.
| Cotati Jazz Festival | |
|---|---|
 Soul Shine Band in 2010 | |
| Genre | Jazz and related genres |
| Dates | mid-June |
| Location(s) | Cotati, California |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Website | CotatiJazz.com |
This festival went virtual in 2020.
31st annual Cotati Jazz Festival (2011)
editHeld on Saturday, June 18, 2011 from noon to 7 p.m.[2]
The lineup included the following artists and bands:[3]
- The Gomez Counter Band
- Keith Andrew Band
- Gumbo West
- Tracy Rose Trio & Pamela Hamilton
- Tumbao
- One World Band
- Jazz Roots
- Chris Miano
- Dick Conte Jazz Quartet
30th annual Cotati Jazz & Antiques Festival (2010)
editHeld on Saturday, June 19, 2010 from noon to 7 p.m.[4]
The lineup included the following artists and bands:[5]
- The Susan Comstock Quintet
- Rotten Tomatoes
- Soul Shine Band
- Keith Andrew Band
- Strange Brew
- Still Smooth
- Simply Amazing
- Sunday at Ed’s
- Chris Miano Band
- Jazz Roots
- Dan Castro Group (bass clarinet)
28th annual Cotati Jazz Blues & Arts Festival (2008)
editHeld on Saturday, June 14, 2008 from noon to midnight. The theme was "Swing Baby, Swing." Free admission.[6] 50% of net profits were pledged to the Rancho Cotate Music Boosters.[7]
The lineup included the following artists and local bands:[8]
- The Keith Andrew Band
- The Blues Defenders
- The Blues Revue
- The Defenders
- Tony Gagarin
- Robert Gastelum
- Gumbo West
- Himalaya
- Jazz Roots
- Moonlighters
- The Pyrotones
- Tracy Rose Quartet
- Stompy Jones
- Jeffrey Suttles
- Swing Fever
- The Thugz
- Tumbao
27th annual Cotati Jazz, Blues & Arts Festival (2007)
editIn 2007, the event was subtitled A Salute to New Orleans, and pledged 50% of its net profits to Hurricane Katrina relief.[9] Held on Saturday, June 16, 2007 from noon to 6 p.m., its lineup included:[10]
- Fourth Street Jazz Band
- Justis Jones
- Gumbo West
- Christopher Ford
- Music to My Ears Jazz Ensemble
- Bob Logan
- Miano Jarab
- Stewart Potter
- Allegria Latin Jazz, and
- Erstwhile Medicine Show.
26th annual Cotati Jazz Blues and Art Festival (2006)
editHeld on Saturday, June 17, 2006 from noon to midnight, admission was free. The venues included:[11]
- La Plaza Park
- Cotati Creek Cafe
- Dos Amigos Restaurant,
- Spancky’s Bar
- Sweet Lou’s Trattoria
- The Tradewinds
- Oliver’s Market, and
- Redwood Cafe.
25th annual Cotati Jazz Blues and Arts Festival (2005)
editHeld on Saturday, June 18, 2005 from noon to midnight, its lineup included:[12]
- Blue Moon
- Stompy Jones
- Donna Arvidson Band
- Willie & T-Bone
- Fiasco
- Tombao
- Stragglerz
- Ian Scherer Quartet
- Mike Martinez Latin Jazz Band, and
- One World Band.
Admission was $10 adults; free for youngsters under age 12.[13]
24th annual Cotati Jazz Festival (2004)
editHeld on Saturday June 19, 2004 from noon to 9 p.m., it included more than forty artists. Admission was $10.[14]
23rd annual Cotati Jazz Festival (2003)
editHeld on Sunday, June 15, 2003 from noon to 9 p.m, its venues included:
- La Plaza Park
- Dos Amigos Restaurant
- The Tradewinds, and
- Sweet Lou's Family Trattoria.
22nd annual Cotati Jazz Festival (2002)
editHeld on June 15–16, 2002 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
21st annual Cotati Jazz Festival (2001)
editHeld on June 16–17, 2001. Admission was $15 for one day, $25 for both.[15]
20th annual Cotati Jazz Festival (2000)
editHeld on June 17–18, 2000. Artists appearing included:
- Kenny Stahl[16]
19th annual Cotati Jazz Festival (1999)
editHeld on June 19–20, 1999. Admission was $15 for one day, $25 for both.[17]
16th annual Cotati Jazz Festival (1996)
editOrganized by Jud Snyder, the 1996 festival was held on June 15–16, 1996 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Admission was $12 for one day, $20 for both days. The theme was "Women in Music," and featured performers included:[18]
- Madeline Eastman
- Joyce Cooling
- Madeline Duran
- Dottie Dodgion
- Benny Barth
- Bud Spangler
- Mel Graves
- Lisa Carr[19]
Previous years
edit- A Cotati Jazz Festival was held 1–6 p.m. on June 27–28, 1981 and featured a Bobby Hutcherson quartet. Admission cost $8 for both days.
- The 4th annual Cotati Jazz Festival was held on June 2–3, 1984.
- The 7th annual Cotati Jazz Festival was held on June 13–14, 1987.
- The 8th annual Cotati Jazz Festival was held on June 11–12, 1988.
- The 9th annual Cotati Jazz Festival was held on June 17–18, 1989.
- The 11th annual Cotati Jazz Festival was held on June 15–16, 1991.[1]
- The 12th annual Cotati Jazz Festival was held in June 1991 and lasted two days.
- The 15th annual Cotati Jazz Festival was held on June 17–18, 1995. Admission cost $22 for both days.
- The 41st in 2020 marked the first time the festival went virtual. Coverage was pre-recorded or live-streamed.
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b Draper, Prudence; Lloyd Draper (2004). Images of America: Cotati. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 0-7385-2873-0.
- ^ "Cotati Jazz Festival". Archived from the original on 2011-07-08. Retrieved 2011-06-25.
- ^ "Band Schedule at the Cotati Jazz Festival". Archived from the original on 2011-07-08. Retrieved 2011-06-25.
- ^ "Cotati Jazz, Blues, & Arts Festival". Archived from the original on 2010-06-12. Retrieved 2010-06-19.
- ^ "Band Schedule at the Cotati Jazz, Blues & Arts Festival". Archived from the original on 2010-06-18. Retrieved 2010-06-19.
- ^ "Cotati Jazz, Blues, and Arts Festival". Archived from the original on 2008-09-08. Retrieved 2008-07-14.
- ^ Cotati Jazz Festival 2008 Brochure
- ^ "Band Schedule at the Cotati Jazz, Blues & Arts Festival". Archived from the original on 2008-07-24. Retrieved 2008-07-14.
- ^ "Cotati Chamber of Commerce newsletter, April 2007" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-06-11. Retrieved 2008-02-17.
- ^ "Band Schedule at the Cotati Jazz, Blues, and Arts Festival". Archived from the original on 2008-02-20. Retrieved 2008-02-17.
- ^ "Cotati Chamber of Commerce newsletter, May 2006" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-06-11. Retrieved 2008-02-17.
- ^ "Cotati Chamber of Commerce newsletter, June 2005" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-06-11. Retrieved 2008-02-17.
- ^ "Festival Fever". Retrieved 2008-04-01.
- ^ "Metroactive Features - May 19, 2004". Retrieved 2008-02-17.
- ^ "Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 23, 2001". Retrieved 2008-04-01.
- ^ "Kenny Stahl - Jazz Flutist - Appearances". Archived from the original on September 8, 2007. Retrieved 2008-04-01.
- ^ "Agenda of the Regular City Council Meeting for June 9, 1999". Retrieved 2008-04-01.
- ^ "Livin' Is Easy: Cotati Jazz Festival". Retrieved 2008-04-01.
- ^ "Lisa Carr resume". Retrieved 2008-04-01.