PERFORMANCES

JAZZ IN JULY ALL STARS
We've expanded to two Thursday evening (7:30 pm) performances for 2008! From the world's most famous concert stages to annual midsummer night appearances on the UMass campus, the line-up is spectacular.

Bowker Auditorium, Thursday, July 10: The Con Alma Trio Featuring the Five College All Stars (Jeff Holmes, piano; Genevieve Rose, bass; Gregory Caputo, drums; with Frederick Tillis, saxophone; Bob Ferrier, guitar; and Bruce Diehl, saxophone), and The Geri Allen Trio (Geri Allen, piano; Avery Sharpe, bass; Steve Johns, drums; with Yamaha-sponsored trombonist and cellist Dana Leong)

Bowker Auditorium, Thursday, July 17: Sheila Jordan and Her Trio (Sheila Jordan, vocals; Ray Gallon, piano; Genevieve Rose, bass; Mark Holovnia, drums; with vocalist Catherine Jensen-Hole and Jeff Holmes, trumpet), and The Billy Taylor Trio (Billy Taylor, piano; Chip Jackson, bass; Winard Harper, drums; with John Blake, violin.

Artist bios are available online at: www.jazzinjuly.com.
$20 General Public (a $5 discount is available if you purchase tickets to both shows at the same time), $10 Students and Seniors Tickets are available in advance from the FAC Box Office, 545-2511 or 1-800-999-UMAS, and at the door.

LECTURE AND PERFORMANCE SERIES

Monday, July 7 - Thursday, July 10 and
Monday, July 14 - Thursday, July 17, 3:15 PM to 4:30 PM
Bowker Auditorium, $10 per lecture, $50 for all eight.

WEEK ONE

Monday, July 7- “Jazz in July Showcase: Personal Approaches To Improvisation” – It's an hour plus 15 minute jazz festival Jazz In July style featuring performances by: Geri Allen, piano; John Blake, violin; Gregory Caputo, drums; Bruce Diehl, saxophone; Bob Ferrier , guitar; Catherine Jenson-Hole , vocals; Jeff Holmes , trumpet/piano; Dana Leong, trombone/cello; Avery Sharpe, bass; Ralph Whittle, piano; Steve Johns, drums; Sheila Jordan, vocals; Genevieve Rose, bass; Billy Taylor, piano; and Frederick Tillis, saxophone.

Tuesday, July 8- “The Epic Ebony Journey Continues” – Based on the title of their duo recording of the same name, violinist John Blake and bassist Avery Sharpe (both former members of McCoy Tyner's Ensemble) are all about the strings.

Wednesday, July 9- “Flavors of New Jazz – Through the conversation and some digitally twisted tastes of jazz, rock, and hip-hop, prepare for a feast of crunchy grooves presented by trombonist and cellist Dana Leong , with special guest: Geri Allen , piano.

Thursday, July 10 (SOM 133)- “The Best of CBS Sunday Morning Jazz” – Billy Taylor's acclaimed interviews with various jazz legends. Dr. Taylor will also be providing live commentary!

WEEK TWO

Monday, July 14- “Playing the History of Jazz” – Through performance and demonstration, the Tillis-Holmes Duo ( Frederick Tillis , saxophone; Jeffrey Holmes , piano) will be tracing the history of jazz from its New Orleans origins to the modern day.

Tuesday, July 15- “Keeping Up With The Changes” – Vocalist Catherine Jensen-Hole and her Jazz In July Trio ( Ray Gallon , piano; Mark Holovnia , drums; Genevieve Rose , bass) with guest vocalist Sheila Jordan , demonstrate to vocalist and instrumentalists alike, various approaches to bringing new life to the standards.

Wednesday, July 16- “Jazz In July's Tribute to Max Roach” A Jazz In July percussion ensemble led by Winard Harper , plus music and reflections of Max Roach's legacy by members of the Billy Taylor Trio ( Billy Taylor , piano; Chip Jackson, bass; Winard Harper , drums.)

Thursday, July 17 (SOM 133)- “The Evolution of the Groove” – Direct from his presentation at the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival, Jazz In July Director Mark Baszak will reveal more results of interviews conducted with jazz musicians (Russell Gunn, Dana Leong, Wallace Roney) and hip-hop musicians (Napoleon Maddox, Easy Mo Bee.)

A unique opportunity for jazz fans, students and teachers to connect with the music and musicians who teach and perform at Jazz in July each summer. Every lecture/performance/demonstration features one or more faculty artists expanding on his or her insights and approaches to topics within the broader scope of what is jazz.

CLUB JAZZ IN JULY
Wednesday, July 9 and Wednesday, July 16, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
The Marriott Center, 11th Floor Campus Center $5 Cover Charge

The amazing sounds of jazz vocalists and instrumentalists filling the campus air with the flair of improvisation. Cash bar and complimentary table snacks.

JAMSATIONS!
Friday, July 11 and Friday, July 18, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Bowker Auditorium, Free Admission

One of the pillars of Jazz in July's curriculum is each week's final concert featuring participants who attend from around the world. Parents, family members, alumni, and other friends of Jazz in July return each summer to groove to the musicianship of our latest graduating class and tomorrow's top jazz talent.