From scat and traditional jazz vocals to Latin jazz, the B3 organ and Bobby Hutcherson’s mastery of the vibraphone, the 27th annual Sedona Jazz on the Rocks Festival brings together a diverse and eclectic mix of jazz artists and an expanded-event schedule, September 23-28 at locations throughout Sedona.
The six-day event will open with the screening of a jazz documentary, Trying to Get Good: The Jazz Oddessy of Jack Sheldon, on Sept. 23 at 7pm at the Harkins Theatre, 2081 W. Highway 89A. Proceeds support Sedona Jazz on the Rocks educational programs and scholarships for students from across Arizona.
The main event, the all-day outdoor JazzFest Saturday, Sept. 27 on the lawn at the Radisson Poco Diablo Resort, begins at 10 a.m. featuring the Bobby Hutcherson Quintet, vocalist Giacomo Gates, B3 organist Tony Monaco, Cinco de Moio with vocalist Salome and the Sedona Jazz on the Rocks Youth Jazz Band. Individual tickets start at $65 for lawn seating and $85 for chair seating. Seats in the VIP Tent are $125 for SJOR members only.
A range of weekend packages are available beginning at $175 for the Werner concert, the all-day JazzFest and the Sunday brunch up to a total package including all concerts, the Jazz Circle Party and access to the VIP Tent for $550.
The Art and Soul of Sedona, the third annual State of the Art takes place Friday night, September 26, 5 pm to 8 pm and all day Saturday, September 27, 10 am to 8 pm giving visitors a chance to enjoy a bit of both worlds: jazz and art.
For further information and to order tickets, visit http://www.sedonajazz.com/
By Chitra Mogul
