SANTA CRUZ JAZZ FESTIVAL SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 26 & 27, 2010
The SANTA CRUZ JAZZ FESTIVAL will take place in their home at the new Cabrillo College Visual and Performing Arts Center on Friday March 26 and Saturday March 27, 2010.
Over 63 big bands, 23 jazz combos and 16 jazz vocal groups bring in over 2,500 participants plus their families, friends and fans for 2 days and 2 nights of jazz on six performance stages.
These jazz groups represent the best of middle school, high school, community college and university jazz bands from the western United States. A variety of Master Classes will also be presented including jazz improvisatoin, composition and recording technology.
The 2010 "Guest Artist" will be international trumpet phenom and recording star ALLEN VIZZUTTI.
Also new for 2010 is the SCJF web site. This site will provide extensive information for performers and visitors alike: www.scjf.org
The staff and adminstration of the SCJF operates as an all-volunteer organzation. The festival has operated solely on fees paid by the participating schools but is currently looking to expand the scope of the SCJF by seeking sponsors and donations.
Please contact the SCJF if you or your company would like to support jazz and youth music education.
For further information:
Dan Young, President
Santa Cruz Jazz Festival
831-662-3368
info@scjf.org
CHECK OUT THESE LINKS:
Santa Cruz Sentinel
Feature in SC County Office of Education
Article on grand opening of new VAPA at Cabrilllo
