2008 Blaine Jazz Festival. Cool Music in a Cool Setting!
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7th Annual
Blaine Jazz Festival
July 6-12, 2008
Seven exciting days of rehearsals, combos, improv, composition, and other great classes for teens with an internationally recognized faculty culminating in a jazz concert featuring student big bands, combos and vocal groups PLUS multiple performances by visiting jazz artists.
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Our Concert Series:
In addition to our formal educational program, the Blaine Jazz Festival features a series of concerts during the week.
MaDFusion represents the new frontier in musical collaboration. Pianist Matt Herskowitz, drummer David Rozenblatt and bassist Mat Fieldes draw upon diverse musical cultures and genres to forge a completely new sound which defies labeling. The music is a progressive blend of jazz and classical traditions with world music, funk, club, pop and hip-hop.
Influenced by their experiences with great music and musicians from around the world, MaDFusion brings an eclectic slant to its musical soundscape. Performances include high-energy bursts of virtuosity interspersed with contemplative, soul-searching respites. MaDFusion consistently dazzles audiences with the unexpected through scripted content and improvisation. Purchase Tickets.
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| Group / Performer |
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Location |
Cost |
Description |
| Mad Fusion |
Mon, July 7, 7:30pm |
Blaine PAC |
($20 reserved;
$15 adult;
$8 students) |
Matt Herskowitz, piano; David Rozenblatt, drums; Mat Fieldes, bass.
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| Rhythm Sensations |
Tues, July 8, 7:30pm |
Alaska Ferry Terminal (Bellingham) |
(by donation) |
Randy Halberstadt, keyboard; Darren Clandennon, keyboard; Jeff Busch, drums; Chris Woitach, guitar; Larry Holloway, bass.
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| Sound Liberation |
Thurs, July 10, 7:30pm |
Fairhaven Village Green (Bellingham) |
(by donation) |
Martin Kuuskmann, bassoon; Gene Pritzker, guitar/rap; Matt Herskowitz, keyboard; Mat Fieldes, bass; Dave Rozenblatt, drums.
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Swing Dance Sensation
Sponsored by Pacific Arts Association and Semiahmoo Ladies Club. |
Thursday, July 10,
6-10:30pm |
Loomis Trail Golf Club |
$25.00/person for dinner and dancing
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets. |
Swingin' band of professional musicians featuring
Greg Hopkins on trumpet, Jim McFalls on trombone, Mike Allen on saxophone, Ted DeCorso on clarinet; with vocals by Greta Matassa.
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| Free Concerts Daily throughout Festival |
| Mad Fusion preview |
Mon, July 7, noon |
G Street Plaza |
FREE |
Matt Herskowitz, piano; David Rozenblatt, drums; Mat Fieldes, bass.
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| Rhythm Sensations preview |
Tuesday, July 8, noon |
G Street Plaza |
FREE |
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| Sound Liberation preview |
Wed, July 9, noon |
G Street Plaza |
FREE |
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| John Mutchler & Friends |
Thurs, July 10, noon |
G Street Plaza |
FREE |
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| Student Showcase preview |
Fri, July 11, noon |
G Street Plaza |
FREE |
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| Students Showcase |
Fri, July 11, 7:30pm |
Blaine PAC |
FREE |
Jazz Band 1, Jazz Band 2,
ClassicsPlus, top vocal soloists,
"Sing Sing Sing",
Combo 1 and Combo 2.
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Student Performances &
Street Fair and Visual Arts Competition for Kids (cash prizes!) | Sat, July 12, 11 am thru 4 pm | Blaine Boardwalk | FREE |
Jazz music featuring students from this year's festival
will be playing on both the G Street and H Street Boardwalk plazas simultaneously. |
| Let's Rock |
Sat, July 12, 11am |
H Street Plaza |
FREE |
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| ClassicsPlus |
Sat, July 12, noon |
Wolf Den, Peace Portal Dr. |
FREE |
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| Combos |
Sat, July 12, 1-4pm |
G Street Plaza |
FREE |
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| Vocal Solos and Jazz Bands |
Sat, July 12, 1-4pm |
H Street Plaza |
FREE |
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The Blaine Jazz Festival is presented by the Pacific Arts Association
and the City of Blaine, in cooperation with the Blaine School District.
Sponsors include Smuggler's Inn, Grandis Pond, and The Northern Light.
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