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at the24th Annual Capital City Jazz Fest
April 27-29, 2012
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The 24th annual Capital City Jazz Fest will be held April 27-29, 2012, at the Madison Quality Inn & Suites, 2969 Cahill Main, in Madison/Fitchburg. Room rates are $112.96 per night and include free hot breakfasts and drink coupons for the wonderful Tuscany restaurant.
The performers will be: Bob Schulz' Frisco Jazz Band with Chris Tyle, Cornet Chop Suey, Milwaukee Connection, Andy's Gang with Vince Giordano and special guest Marilyn Keller.
WOW!! What a weekend it will be!! Seating at each session will be limited to 200 at tables!! Be sure to order your tickets early!!
PLEASE NOTE: Session 2 (Sat, April 28 -- 11 AM-4 PM), Session 3 (Sat, April 28 -- 6-11 PM) AND Session 4 (Sun, April 29 - 11:30 AM-4 PM) are SOLD OUT!! We can no longer accept orders for Best Friends tickets or tickets for Sessions 2, 3 or 4. We apologize if this causes you any inconvenience.
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See pictures from the Capital City Jazz Fest 2007!
For More Information about the Capital City Jazz Fest:
JAZZ FEST E-MAIL
jazzfest@madisonjazz.com
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JAZZ FEST HOTLINE
(608) 850-5400
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JAZZ FEST FAX LINE
(608) 850-5401
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MAILING ADDRESS
Madison Jazz Society
P.O. Box 8866
Madison, WI 53708-8866
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Thank You!The Madison Jazz Society acknowledges and is very grateful for the support for its Capital City Jazz Festthat it has received from the corporations and foundations listed here: Major Sponsor of 2012 24th Annual Capital City Jazz FestJohn & Carolyn Peterson Family FoundationThe Evjue Foundation, the Charitable Arm of The Capital Times
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2012 Featured Performers
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Bob Schulz' Frisco Jazz Band with Chris Tyle
Bob Schulz patterned his Frisco Jazz Band after Bob Scobey=s Frisco Band of the 1950s and 60s. You will hear a vast array of selections ranging from Spanier to Murphy to Condon, similar to the way the free-spirited Scobey would have done. Special guest Chris Tyle will help recreate the great Lu Watters/Turk Murphy sound first heard in
San Francisco . Members: Bob Schulz, trumpet; Chris Tyle, trumpet; Kim Cusack, clarinet; Tom Bartlett, trombone; Scott Anthony, banjo; Mike Walbridge, tuba; Ray Skjelbred, piano; Hal Smith, drums www.bobschulzjazz.com |
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Cornet Chop Suey
Cornet Chop Suey has enjoyed a meteoric rise in popularity since its arrival on the jazz scene in 2001. They apply their exciting style to traditional jazz, swing, blues and big production numbers and create memorable experiences for the audience. Members: Brian Casserly, trumpet; Tom Tucker, trumpet; Jerry Epperson, clarinet; Brett Stamps, trombone; Paul Reid, piano; Jay Hungerford, bass; John Gillick, drums www.cornetchopsuey.com |
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Milwaukee Connection
The Milwaukee Connection, a creative extension of the hot swing and mainstream era with the classic instrumentation of the Benny Goodman and Lionel Hampton sound, pays tribute to the music and spirit of the late Chuck Hedges, the group’s founder. Featuring some of the
Midwest ’s best jazz musicians, the band is known for its hard driving rhythm section and tight ensemble melodic lines. Members: Steve Lewandowski, guitar; John Blegen, clarinet: Bob Maynard, vibes; George Welland, bass; Jack Carr, drums. www.milwaukeeconnection.biz
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Andy's Gang with Vince Giordano
Andy Schumm’s playing will remind you of jazz legend Bix Beiderbecke. Andy’s Gang plays the hot music of the 1920s in the style of Bix’s Gang. Andy and Dave Bock, both in their 20s, have been greatly influenced by Bix. Special guest Vince Giordano leads his Night Hawks band--dedicated to playing the Golden Era of jazz repertory. As a free-lance musician in
New York , he has lent his talents to many a movie performing (he was in Cotton Club) and recording music. Members: Andy Schumm, cornet; Vince Giordano, bass sax, tuba, string bass; Leah Bezin, banjo; John Otto, clarinet; Dave Bock, trombone; Josh Duffee, drums; Paul Asaro, piano www.andyschumm.com
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Special Guest Marilyn Keller
Marilyn Keller brings sparkle, grace and a wealth of experience to the bandstand. Known for her riveting stage presence and killer renditions of gospel/blues; her repertoire includes Jazz and Big Band hits and more. Her ballads are haunting, soulful and tender and she gets down with the best of them in all kinds of high-energy tunes. Marilyn (vocalist with the Black Swan Classic Jazz Band) will perform with all of the bands appearing at the Fest and lead the jazz worship on Sunday morning at the Fest venue www.nwam.com.marilynkeller.html
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| Ticket Order Form | 2012 Schedule(subject to change)Friday, April 27 - Session I (6:30-11 p.m.)6:30 p.m. Andy’s Gang with Vince Giordano7:40 p.m.
Milwaukee Connection 8:50 p.m. Bob Schulz’s Frisco Jazz Band with Chris Tyle & Marilyn Keller10 p.m. Cornet Chop Suey with Marilyn KellerSOLD OUT!! Saturday, April 28 - Session II (11 a.m.-4 p.m.) SOLD OUT!! 11 a.m.
Milwaukee Connection with Marilyn Keller12:15 p.m. Cornet Chop Suey1:30 p.m. Bob Schulz’s Frisco Jazz Band with Chris Tyle 2:45 p.m. Andy’s Gang with Vince Giordano & Marilyn KellerSOLD OUT!! Saturday, April 28 - Session III (6-11 p.m.) SOLD OUT!!6 p.m. Cornet Chop Suey with Marilyn Keller7:15 p.m. Andy’s Gang with Vince Giordano8:30 p.m.
Milwaukee Connection 9:45 p.m. Bob Schulz’s Frisco Jazz Band with Chris Tyle & Marilyn KellerSunday, April 29 - Jazz Worship Celebrations Fest Venue -- 9 a.m.First United
Methodist
Church – 9:30 a.m. SOLD OUT!! Sunday, April 29 -- Session IV (11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.) SOLD OUT!!11:30 a.m. Cornet Chop Suey12:40 p.m. Andy's Gang with Vince Giordano & Marilyn Keller1:50 p.m. Milwaukee Connection with Marilyn Keller3 p.m. Bob Schulz's Frisco Jazz Band with Chris Tyle
Jazz Fest Travel and Accommodations
Make room reservations at the Madison Quality Inn & Suites by calling 608-274-7200. Please refer to Madison Jazz Society when making reservations-the Fest receives special credit for guest rooms occupied in the Fest block. The 2012 fest rate is $112.96 (+ tax) per night for single or double occupancy and rooms must be reserved on or before March 15, 2012. If the hotel is full, rooms are also being held at the Candlewood Suites, 2 blocks from the fest venue. The Quality Inn staff will provide their phone number to you.
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