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, Sepember 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 September 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, takes place on September 27 on the lawn at the Radisson Poco Diablo Resort, at 10 a.m. It will feature 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.
For further information visit http://www.sedonajazz.com/
