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The guest artist lineup for the 43rd Annual Jazz Festival includes Grammy-winning trumpeter Nicholas Payton, Twin Cities saxophonist Kenni Holmen, violinist Randy Sabien, cellist Matt Turner, alto saxophonist Richie Cole and jazz vocalists Connie Evingson and Fred Steele. Events are slated for a variety of area venues April 15-18 and are sponsored in part by the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.  Read More >>

JAZZ EDUCATION SESSIONS WITH RYAN JONES:

April 5  -  Tracing the Trumpet Through
                Jazz History
April 12  -  Tracing the Saxophone Through                  Jazz History

These sessions will trace the role and impact of the trumpet and saxophone in jazz history. Focusing on the specific contributions of various instrumentalists as they respond to and contrast with one another over this chronology, presentations will involve lecture, related audio & video clips, and open discussion. Artists considered include King Oliver, Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Clifford Brown, Lester Young, Coleman Hawkins, Charlie Parker, Cannonball Adderley, John Coltrane, and Ornette Coleman.

VOCAL JAZZ TAKES CENTER STAGE:

Fred Steele will contribute to the jazz club atmosphere at the Haymarket Grill to
kick off the whole festival starting at 5pm on Thursday, April 15. 

Vocal jazz takes center stage as well on Thursday, with Connie Evingson as the
featured guest artist at the State Theater concert.

FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY– Jazz, Jazz everywhere!

Great educational lineup you won’t want to miss!

Jazz music abounds!  Between student performances, clinics and concerts, you
can listen to incredible jazz music all weekend long.
 
Added for 2010: 
Jazz Vocal Clinic by Phil Mattson 
Special hands on clinics by Hal Leonard’s finest!

• Mike Sweeney will provide a clinic specifically for Middle schoolers

• Michael Mossman will be the featured clinician for High School and colleges.

Take advantage of the early bird discount for registration.
Click here to register online   
If you have any questions, please contact the Eau Claire Jazz Festival staff at
info@eauclairejazz.com