Tuesday, August 9, 2011

2011 Tanglewood Labor Day Weekend Jazz Festival, September 2-4


Labor Day Weekend Jazz Festival September 2-4
Ozawa Hall Events
Friday, September 2, 8 p.m. Ozawa Hall
Robin McKelle Quartet
Michael Kaeshammer Quintet
Saturday, September 3, 2 p.m. Ozawa Hall
Live taping of the “Jazz Inspired” with host Judy Carmichael with special guest Blythe Danner
Saturday, September 3, 8 p.m. Ozawa Hall
A Latin Jazz Tribute to Cachao with Federico Britos Sextet and John Santos Sextet as featured in the “American Masters”/PBS documentary “Cachao: Uno Mas”
Sunday, September 4, 2 p.m. Ozawa Hall
Coast to Coast Sextet featuring NEA Jazz Master
Jimmy Cobb
Mingus Orchestra conducted by NEA Jazz Master
Gunther Schuller
Sunday, September 4, 8 p.m. Ozawa Hall
Sing the Truth: Celebrating the History of Women Vocalists at Tanglewood with Angélique Kidjo, Dianne Reeves, Lizz Wright and more
Jazz Café Events
All events below are free with an Ozawa Hall or Lawn Pass ticket
Friday, September 2, 6:30 p.m.
Ulysses Owens Quintet
Saturday, September 3, 11:30 a.m.
Bob Blumenthal interviews John Santos
Saturday, September 3, 12:30 p.m.
Sarah Manning Quartet
Saturday, September 3, 4:15 p.m.
Bob Blumenthal interviews NEA Jazz Masters Jimmy Cobb and Gunther Schuller
Saturday, September 3, 6:30 p.m.
Cedric Hanriot Trio
Sunday, September 4, 12:30 p.m.
Master class with NEA Jazz Master Jimmy Cobb and the rhythm section of the Coast to Coast Septet
Screening of Charles Mingus’ “Epitaph” conducted by Gunther Schuller at Lincoln Center in 1989
(This event will be held at the Highwood Manor House)
Sunday, September 4, 4 p.m.
“Listen Here” discussion with Bob Blumenthal on a recording by a legendary jazz vocalist to be announced
Sunday, September 4, 6:30 p.m.
The Rebecca Martin Trio with Larry Grenadier and Bill McHenry
For complete season programs, ticket information, and downloadable press photos, please visit the Tanglewood Jazz Festival’s online press kit at http://www.tanglewoodjazzfestival.org/presskit.