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Women in Jazz Swings Into Fort Bragg

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"Women in Jazz" Swings Into Fort Bragg for Second Annual Festival Friday and Saturday, October 15 and 16, 2004 Both Shows Begin at 8 PM Just off Main Street in Fort Bragg, behind North Coast Brewing Company Advance tickets available locally at Tangents and Harvest Market. Student and Senior Tickets at Savings Bank of Mendocino, Fort Bragg Branch

FRIDAY SHOW

Christy Dana (trumpet)
“Interesting, challenging, beautiful music you can listen to, move to, relax to and relate to.over and over again!" - Melanie Berson, Program Director, KCSM Radio

Jody Sandhaus (vocals)
“[Jody] has one of those simple, direct voices that can stab you in the heart. Exceptional gift for communicating." - Jerome Wilson, Cadence

Claire Daly (baritone saxophone)
“...the most lyrical baritonist performing..." -C. Michael Bailey, AllAboutJazz.com

SATURDAY SHOW

Diane Witherspoon (vocals)
“...a soulful, personal sound that borrows elements of gospel and blues." -Heather Phares

Holly Hoffmann (flute)
“Hofmann, one of the most accomplished flutists around, has single-handedly destroyed the stereotype of the delicate female flutist.." -Bill Kohlhasse, Special to the Los Angeles Times

Janice Borla (vocals)
“...a one-woman jazz tornado. Genius. Pure genius." - Christopher Loudon, Jazz Times

Proceeds from this event will be used for Soroptimist of Fort Bragg service projects, including grants and scholarships, achievement, Women of Distinction, and citizenship awards.

New this year: Workshops with the performers will be held on Saturday from 1:30 - 3 PM at the following venues. Cost: $10 at the door.

Baritone sax, flute and trumpet: Town Hall (Main and Laurel Streets)
Vocal: Weller House (524 Stewart Street)
Piano: St. Michaels Church (East Fir at Franklin Street)

Produced by Soroptimist International of Fort Bragg and Sponsored by FortBragg.com, Fort Bragg Rent-All, The Coast KOZT-FM, McDonald Roofing, Moody's Mood/KMFB, & North Coast Brewing Co.

General Admission: In advance: $25 per person per show Day of the event:
$30 per person per show
Two-day pass, in advance: $45 Seniors & Students, in advance: $20 per show
Seniors & Students, at the door: $25 per show
Seniors & Students Two-Day Pass, in advance: $35 Seniors & Students Two-Day Pass, at the door: $45

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