Salsa Dance Party featuring Tito Y Su Nuevo Son - Downtown Tucson Latin Jazz Festival

Friday, September 10, 2010 at 7:30 pm

La Placita Plaza
10 S. Church Ave.

Featuring a Beer Garden! Admission is FREE. Presented by the Tucson Jazz Society, Downtown Tucson Partnership, and Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Sponsored by Wells Fargo.

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Salsa Jazz Legend Larry Harlow - Downtown Tucson Latin Jazz Festival

Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 8:00 pm

Leo Rich Theatre
260 S Church Ave.

Larry Harlow is a true living legend of Afro-Cuban music. "El Judio Maravilloso", as he is affectionately called by his colleagues, completely revolutionized what is known today as "SALSA". Harlow developed the explosive, trumpet/trombone sound of the contemporary salsa bands in the early 70's.

NY Times: From Jewish Roots in Brooklyn, a Sizzling Salsa Star

Presented by the Tucson Jazz Society, Downtown Tucson Partnership, Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Wells Fargo, La Posada Lodge, and Bon Boutique.

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Ted Howe with Special Guest Joe Bourne - Jazz Under the Stars Fall Series

Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 7:00 pm

St Philip’s Plaza
4280 N. Campbell Ave.

Whether it be the energy of a swinging trio, the sizzling sounds of a big band or the grandeur of a full symphony orchestra, enjoy the music of Ellington as Ted Howe’s eclectic  arrangements capture the essence of The Duke.  Things Ain’t What They Used To  Be is as bluesy as it gets! Sophisticated Lady goes sensually Latin. In A Sentimental Mood becomes a combination jazz ballad and 18th century chorale. In My Solitude visits Brahms and Brazil.

Local favorite vocalist Joe Bourne will join Ted in a selection of Ellington’s classic songs .

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Benny Goodman Centennial Concert - Jazz Under the Stars Fall Series

Sunday, October 3, 2010 at 7:00 pm

St Philip’s Plaza
4280 N. Campbell Ave.

Presented by Frank Guldseth and the "Tucson Swings!" big band, featuring Miss Julie Anne and guest artist, Jeff Haskell.

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Christian Howes - Jazz Violin - Jazz Under the Stars Fall Series

Sunday, October 10, 2010 at 7:00 pm

St Philip’s Plaza
4280 N. Campbell Ave.

In August, 2009, Christian was ranked (for the third time) as the #2 violinist in the Downbeat Critics Poll “Rising Stars”. Says All About Jazz ,”as a jazz violinist he has no peer”. The Minneapolis Tribune called Christian ”arguably the most intriguing young violinist in jazz”. According to the Chicago Reader, “Not since Jean Luc Ponty has a violinist ranged from pure classical to fuzz-tone rock to convincing jazz with such authority”.

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Carol Welsman & Her Band - Jazz Under the Stars Fall Series

Sunday, October 17, 2010 at 7:00 pm

St Philip’s Plaza
4280 N. Campbell Ave.

Carol Welsman is an internationally acclaimed singer and pianist whose expressive vocal styling and dynamic stage presence have captivated audiences around the world. She has sold over 60,000 CDs in Canada alone, something few jazz artists in Canada have experienced.

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Tucson Jazz Institute - Jazz Under the Stars Fall Series

Sunday, October 31, 2010 at 7:00 pm

St Philip’s Plaza
4280 N. Campbell Ave.

The Tucson Jazz Institute is dedicated to quality jazz education taught in positive and stimulating environments by experienced professional jazz artists and instructors. TJI brings together the combined expertise of international recording artist and saxophonist Brice Winston, conservatory trained bassist Scott Black, and long-time educator and trombonist Doug Tidaback.

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5th Annual New Year's Eve Gala 2010

Friday, December 31, 2010 at 8:00 pm

JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa
3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd.

The Tucson Jazz Society is pleased to announce its collaboration with Rick Braun and the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort and Spa for the Tucson Jazz Society’s 5th Annual New Year’s Eve Gala!
Plans have already begun to ring in the New Year with another award winning line-up including Peter White, Gerald Albright, Jeff Lorber and Selina Albright! Rick will be getting the party started early, revving up the excitement and bringing you up-to-the minute information at each stop on his worldwide tour throughout 2010.

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