August 2008

2008 Park City Jazz Festival
August 22, 23, 24, 2008
Deer Valley Resort Outdoor Amphitheatre, Park City, UT
14 national and local acts performing on two stages in a beautiful mountainous festival setting. Two stages for continuous music, beer and wine garden, Go Green Vendor Village, picnics and BYOB welcome!
General Admission tickets $45
Reserved VIP Seating available...see VIP Packages on Tickets page.
Children 12 & under FREE
Previous Events in 2008
JUNE 2008
Park City Jazz Summit
June 15-22. You are invited to join us for the debut of the annual Park
City Jazz Summit being held in the stunningly beautiful mountain resort
of Park City, Utah. The Jazz Summit is an annual retreat for jazz
educators, musicians, students, enthusiasts, and industry members from
around the world. The Park City Jazz Summit will be comprised of a
series of specialized workshops staggered over an 7-day period
encompassing two weekends and includes a series of concerts, lectures
and gallery exhibitions open to the public. For Registration and more
details, please call 435-940-1362 for more information.
The Music School's Summer Jam Camp
Prospector Square Lodge, Park City, UT
June 15-21
Presented by The Music School, Jam Camp 2008 is an intensive,
week-long camp for young musicians of all ability levels interested in
Rock, Jazz, Funk, Blues, Hip-Hop, and other modern styles. Under the
direction of Caleb Chapman, founder of The Music School, this unique
format presents musicians ages 13-18 with an unrivaled experience in
performing, recording, and the music industry.
In addition to nightly faculty concerts, Jam Camp culminates with
performances by all campers on the final day. Each camper will also
receive a professional studio recording of his/her band from the week.
For details visit: http://www.themusicschool.us/jamcamp/main.php?section=camp
June 20-21, 2008. A new event this year created by the Park City Jazz
Foundation, in partnership with the Park City Restaurant Association,
to be held in conjunction with the Jazz Summit. This culinary and
musical collaboration will host two main events, The Grande Table, and
The Grande Picnic. More information by clicking here.
Friday, June 20th : Join Park City dining afficionados at the largest dinner table ever set in Park City, The Grande Table,
set right down the middle of Historic Main Street. Dinner served al
fresco by particpating* local restaurants. Jazz music to fill the light
summer night with musical performances on the street and on the Main
Stage after dinner. Come listen to the music, join the Grande Table, or
shop late on Park City's historic Main Street.
* Participating Restaurant link
Saturday, June 21st: Relax in City Park at the Grande Picnic.
You bring the blanket, we'll provide the live jazz and the culinary
delectables from local specialty food purveyors and producers. Sample
the best there is to offer in micro-produced foods and sustainably
grown products prepared as the ultimate in picnic fare. And you
will also savor the sounds of one of superior jazz acts that the Jazz
Summit will bring to town. This ticketed food, wine, and jazz event is
sure to become an annual favorite to locals and visitors alike.
Tickets $50, all-inclusive. May be purchased at the Coda Gallery, 804
Main Street, OR by calling the Park City Jazz Foundation office at
435-940-1362. More Information.
Crescent Jazz Festival
March 7th & 8th, 2008
Timpanogas Auditorium Orem, UT
Vandoren Afro-Cuban Kickoff Concert
Friday, March 7th
7-9:30 pm
The Crescent Festival Orchestra featuring Eric Marienthal, Conrad
Herwig, Adolfo Acosta, Ed Calle, Claudio Roditi, Robby Ameen, and Alex
Acuna. Also appearing: Salsiology; the New Voodoo Swing Orchestra; and
the Crescent Little Big Band.
Daily Herald Latin Legends of Jazz Concert
Saturday, March 8th
7-9:30 pm
The NY-LA Latin Jazz All Stars featuring Robby Ameen, Alex Acuna,
Claudio Roditi, Ed Calle, John Beasley, and Carlitos del Puerto; the
Crescent Super BAnd; and the Julliard Faculty Trio.