L.A. Jazz Institute presents:
Groovin' Hard
Celebrating the Big Band Renaissance
A Five Day Jazz Festival
October 10-14 2012
Los Angeles Airport Marriott Hotel
5855 West Century Blvd. Los Angeles, CA
Concerts, Rare Film Screenings, Panels and Special Presentations!
Concert Highlights Include:
* Woody Herman Orchestra Directed by Frank Tiberi
* Buddy Rich Alumni Band featuring Peter Erskine
* Louie Bellson Big Band Explosion Reunion featuring Jeff Hamilton
* Tonight Show Band Reunion
* Don Ellis Reunion Band
* Bill Watrous Manhattan Wildlife Refuge Revisited
* Tom Scott's California Express
* Chase Revisited
* The Creative World of Stan Kenton
* Patrick Williams Threshold Revisited
* Richie Cole's Alto Madness Orchestra
* MF Horn: Maynard Ferguson Alumni Band
with special guest Eric Miyashiro
* Ernie Watts Quartet
* Pete Christlieb and Linda Small: Tall and Small Band
* Gil Evans Svengali Remembered
* Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Revisited
* USC Thornton Jazz Orchestra directed by Bob Mintzer
18 concerts featuring an unprecedented gathering
of star alumni including:
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Alan Broadbent
Peter Erskine
Bobby Shew
Bill Watrous
Don Rader
Tom Scott
Ernie Watts
Pete Christlieb
Richie Cole
Bob Mintzer
Jeff Hamilton
Frank Tiberi
Andy MacKintosh
Chuck Findley
Carl Saunders
Bruce Johnstone
Gary Anderson
Bob Summers
Larry McKenna
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Mike Brignola
Bill Trujillo
Arno Marsh
Larry Covelli
Dick Hafer
John Fedchock
Mike Vax
Kim Richmond
Mary Fettig
Greg Smith
Jay Sollenberger
Jim Oatts
Steve Huffsteter
Ann Patterson
Alan Kaplan
Jimbo Ross
Dave Crigger
Roger Ingram
Grant Geissman
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Charles Owens
John Bambridge
Ted Nash
Tom Peterson
Bob Bain
Joe Morrissey
Eric Miyashiro
Phil Porter
Dennis Johnson
Dartanyan Brown
G.G. Shin
Jay Chattaway
Nick Lane
Jerry Pinter
Ron Stout
Al Yankee
Rich Bulloch
Dick Mitchell
and many more.......
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FESTIVAL DETAILS AT A GLANCE
Dates:
October 10-14
Place:
Los Angeles Airport Marriott
5855 West Century Blvd. Los Angeles, CA
The special convention rate is $100 per night.
Hotel stay not included in registration fee.
Reserve your room now by calling (800)-228-9290 Group Code: jzza or
reserve on line at:
www.marriott.com
HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS:
There are three ticket choices to attend the festival
PLATINUM:
VIP Registration is $450 ($425 for members) includes priority reserved seating and
admission to all concerts, panels and films.
(Woody Herman Celebration and Tonight Show Brunch not included)
GOLD:
$425 ($400 for members) includes reserved seating for all concerts, films and panels
(Woody Herman Celebration and Tonight Show Brunch not included)
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS:
Individual event tickets available for all concerts, films and panels range from $10-$40. Full Day Pass for the Woody Herman Centennial Celebration $100.
Optional Tonight Show Band Reunion (includes Sunday Brunch) $75
Call (562) 200-5477
