December 15, 2009
Birch North Park Theatre is the new home for jazz
Welcome to the first season of Jazz at North Park.
And what a season it will be, beginning with the Jeff Hamilton Trio on Feb. 3. Early next year, the former Jazz in the Park series permanently moves to the Birch North Park Theatre in North Park. As Music Director of the now Jazz in North Park series, it’s a pleasure to say we have a terrific house in which to present jazz artists of the highest caliber.
Jazz in North Park will run through the whole year, but I wanted to share the first six months of performances with you today. As always, the concerts will be on the first Wednesday of the month and feature nationally known artists, some of whom reside here.
The Birch North Park Theatre is at 2891 University Ave. in North Park. All performances begin a 7 p.m. this year, so it’s a little later than last year’s Jazz in the Park. There’s plenty of parking on the street and in nearby lots. Tickets are $22 for KSDS 88.3 FM and Lyric Opera San Diego members, and $27 for general admission. Student discount tickets for $15 are available on the day of the show. They go on sale on Jan. 1 at the theater’s box office, (619) 239-8836, and online (birchnorthparktheatre.net).
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The first six months of Jazz in North Park will include:
November 20, 2009
Ellington-Strayhorn with Strings, two performances in February!
Monday, Feb. 8, at Jazz Salt Lake: The Quartet, joined by members of the Salt Lake Symphony Strings, performs the music of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, arranged for flute and jazz trio by Christopher Hughes, Bill Cunliffe and Mike Wofford. Joining me in the Quartet will be Mike Wofford, piano; Christoph Luty, bass and Jeff Hamilton, drums. More information at www.jazzslc.com.
Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Newport Beach Jazz Party: The Quartet will perform with Orange County String Orchestra, again with a program of Ellington arranged for flute and jazz trio. I will be joined again by Christoph Luty on bass, Jeff Hamilton on drums and Mike Wofford, piano. More information at www.newportbeachjazzparty.com.
November 20, 2009
Jazz in the Park moves. Now it’s Jazz in North Park.
Early in 2010 my former Jazz in the Park series moves to the venerable Birch North Park Theatre. As Music Director of the new Jazz in North Park, I have a wonderful place to present jazz artists of the highest caliber, in an environment that cares about the arts in San Diego. This beautiful theater, in a neighborhood that’s becoming rich with coffeehouses, art galleries and cafes, will have plenty of room for jazz fans, so be sure and let your friends in on our little secret.
As always, the concerts will be on the first Wednesday of the month, year round, and feature nationally known artists, some of whom reside here.
Look for more information in December. It’s shaping up to be a really terrific lineup. If you’d like to be on the mailing list, please write your information in a comment below.
October 1, 2009
- OCTOBER 1-4 JAZZ AT NEWPORT on the Oregon Coast
Mike and I will be in fabulous coastal Oregon for the Festival. Artists include Jeff Clayton, Mimi Fox, Jeff Hamilton, Nicki Parrott, Chuck Redd, Tom Scott, Terell Stafford and many more. www.jazzatnewport.com
- NOVEMBER 8 CONCERT AT HOME IN SAN DIEGO! 7 PM
La Jolla Presbyterian Church Concert Series presents the San Diego Jazz All-Stars, featuring Mike Wofford, Bob Magnusson, Jim Plank, Peter Sprague and Holly Hofmann. No tickets needed, donations only. 7715 Draper Ave. La Jolla, CA 92037
- NOVEMBER 21 HOLLY AT DAZZLE in DENVER, CO
Holly will be a guest with Capri Recording Artist, guitarist Frank Potenza, Hammond B-3 organist, Jeff Jenkins and drummer Todd Reid for a CD Release party at Dazzle Jazz Club. www.dazzlejazz.com
- NOVEMBER 28 MIKE WOFFORD NEW YORK TRIO
Join Holly for Mike’s concert at home in San Diego. The venerable Athenaeum Music and Arts Library presents Mike Wofford with bassist Greg Ryan and drummer Alvester Garnett on the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend.
www.ljathenaeum.org or 858-454-5872
- DECEMBER 11, 2009 SOUTHLAND ALL-STARS IN LOS ANGELES
Join me and bassist John Clayton,drummer Jeff Hamilton and pianist Mike Wofford on Friday night at the Culver Club For Jazz, inside the Radisson Culver City Hotel. Mike and I only perform a couple of times a year in Los Angeles, so hope you can make it!
Reservations: 310-649-1776 X 4137 www.radissonla.com/jazz.asp
Please e-mail me your city and e-mail address and I’ll send you updates when I’m in your area!
March 20, 2009
Snapshots Foundation Press Release: Snapshots: Musicians on Music Vol 1
The Snapshots Music and Arts Foundation is proud to announce the upcoming web release of the film series Musicians on Music Vol 1. featuring artists Anoushka Shankar, Holly Hofmann, Celino Romero, Steven Sc<!–[if gte vml 1]> <![endif]–><!–[if !vml]–><!–[endif]–>hick, and Matmos.
The film series Musicians on Music brings together musicians in the fields of Classical, Jazz, World, Crossover, and Electronic music, profiling the oral history and musical performances of todays innovative musicians.
For updates visit: www.snapshotsfoundation.com
Film preview reel: http://www.vimeo.com/snapshotsmusic/videos
October 4, 2008
“The flute is not an instrument that has a good moral effect; it is too exciting.”
