By Karen Bloom
The history of jazz is that it's always been progressive and exciting."Which means, according to Adelson, the festival will appeal to a wide range of music lovers. Or as he puts it, "You don't have to be a jazz fan to enjoy the music. Just come on down and have a good time. We're very user-friendly. This is not highbrow, rather it's eclectic and entertaining."The festival features a mix of musicians who are played in years past and those performing for the first time. "We want to accommodate the local musicians and also bring in some new people," said Adelson.In all, there are 16 performances over four days in the library, plus entertainment in local restaurants. The participating musicians include:
- Steve Adelson - The jazz world's premier Chapman Stick player
- Aerial Acoustics - Guitar duo
- Los Playeros de Long Beach - South American musicians who perform Latin sounds, with an actual harp
- Matt Wilson - recording artist and inventive drummer for Dewey Redman Quartet, The Either Orchestra and the Charlie Kohlhase Quintet
- Jim Lampi - Solo performer on Chapman Stick
- Bryan Carrott Trio
- Debbie Knapper - Funk
- Kerry Kearney Band - Blues guitarist
- Chieli Minucci/Steve Adelson Group - Guitar, stick and percussion
- Stephanie Wrembel Trio - Gypsy swing
- John Favicchia's Dharma All Stars - Latin/funk
- Paula Atherton and Interplay
- Ted Rosenthal - Solo piano
- Mark Elf Trio - Bebop guitar
- Afrodysia - Latin band
Schedule Of Events
Long Beach LibraryThursday, Sept. 87 p.m. - Aerial Acoustics 8 p.m. - Los Playeros de Long Beach 9 p.m. - Matt Wilson Friday, Sept. 97 p.m. - Jim Lampi 8 p.m. - Bryan Carrott trio 9 p.m. - Debbie Knapper Saturday, Sept. 1012 p.m. - Mike Barnett Band 1 p.m. - Kerry Kearney Band 2:15 p.m. - Chieli Minucci/Steve Adelson Group 3:30 p.m. - Stephane Wrembel Trio 4:45p.m. - John Favicchia's Dharma All Stars Sunday, Sept. 1112:30 p.m. - Paula Atherton and Interplay 1:30 p.m. - Ted Rosenthal 2:15 p.m. - Steve Adelson Stick-Tet (with guest Ted Rosenthal)3:30 p.m. - Mark Elf Trio 4:45 p.m. - Afrodysia Around TownFriday, Sept. 9 - Los Playeros de Long Beach at Nick Diangelos, 8 p.m.; Steve Adelson Band at Corbin & Reynolds, 8 p.m.Saturday, Sept. 10 - Steve Adelson with Nydia Mata at Cafe Fratelli, 6-9 p.m.
3rd Annual Long Beach Jazz Festival
Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 8-11. All events are free.
Jazz Festival venues:
Long Beach Public Library, 111 W. Park Ave., 432-7201
Nick DiAngelo, 152 W. Park Ave., 889-3366
Corbin & Reynolds, 20 W. Park Ave., 431-4600
Cafe Fratelli, 26 E. Park Ave., 889-9151
For further information, visit www.longbeachjazzfest.com.
