Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival

The nine-day Festival, June 12-20, will deliver one of its most diverse lineups ever of creative improvised music. It will unite more than 800 familiar and yet to be discovered artists from around the world performing in 200-plus concerts.

From the last note of RIJF 2008 until today, I've been working diligently to assemble a diverse, multi-genre spectrum of creative improvised programming for this years event.
John Nugent Producer and Artistic Director.

Having received well over 1,300 unsolicited submissions from artists around the world asking to come here to perform leaves no question that XRIJF is doing something right! I'm pleased that our jazz festival once again offers something for everyone to enjoy with some special artistic gems hidden to discover. Our mantra has been and always will be, It's not WHO you know, it's who you DON'T know!

XRIJF will cover all the bases of music once again in 2009. We're ecstatic about what's in store for June 12-20 here in Rochester!"

As Festival producers, we are extremely honored by the continued confidence of Mayor Robert Duffy, the City of Rochester, NY State Senator Jim Alesi, M&T Bank, and County Executive Maggie Brooks.
Marc Iacona Festival Producer and Executive Director.

And with Xerox coming on board this year as our title sponsor, there is added excitement that is driving our energy and passion to even higher levels. With the support of all of our sponsors we look forward to presenting a Festival that is one of the best in the country and one that creates a positive economic impact for the Rochester area. Jazz in June is synonymous with Rochester, NY!"

Combining Xerox's hometown pride with the acclaimed Jazz Festival is a perfect fit for us. Through the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival, we're able to offer our customers and our people a fun way to engage with our company and our community.
Christa Carone vice president, marketing and communications at Xerox.

Eastman Theatre Headliner Series
All concerts 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted
June 12- Smokey Robinson, $85/$65/$45+ service charge
June 13 - S.M.V. - The Thunder Tour (Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller, Victor Wooten), $60/$50/$40+ service charge
June 14 - WXXI Jazz Films, 2:00-5:00 p.m. FREE
June 15 - RIJF-ESM Scholarships Performance “Celebrating The Legacy of Woody Herman" FREE
June 16 - Jake Shimabukuro and Carolyn Wonderland, $40/$30/$20+ service charge
June 17 - Dave Brubeck Quartet, $75/$60/$45 + service charge
June 18 - Michael McDonald, $85/$65/$45 + service charge
June 19 - Taj Mahal and Susan Tedeschi Band, $75/$60/$45 + service charge

Kilbourn Concerts
The Festivals Kilbourn Hall Concerts will feature the Bill Frisell Trio, Joey DeFrancesco, Ernestine Anderson, Chico Hamilton & Euphoria, Dafnis Prieto Sextet (Cuba), Baye Kouyate (Mali), Monty Alexander Trio (Jamaica), Pat Martino Trio and the Joe Lovano Trio.

International Scope
In addition to the U.S., the Festival will welcome musicians from Benin (West Africa), Italy, England, Wales, Canada, Brazil, Columbia, Peru, Cuba, Mali, Jamaica, Russia, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland.

Its Year 3 for the Nordic Series!
Back for its third year at the Lutheran Church of the Reformation, the highly praised Nordic Series representing Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark will feature Kari Ikonen Karikko, Nordic Connect, Soren Kjaergaard, Jonas Kullhammar Quartet, Sidsel Stromnes, NYNDK, Nils Petter Molvaer Group, Arve Henriksen, and Delirium.

Expanded Made in the UK Series
The success of last years two Made in the UK Concerts led producers to develop a full series this year at Christ Church featuring artists from the United Kingdom. The series has also received support from Arts Council England. The series will feature the June Peter King Quartet, Liane Carroll Trio, Neil Cowley Trio, Huw Warren, Paula Gardiner Trio with Huw Warren, Tessa Souter Quartet, Tony Kofi Quartet, Norma Winstone with Gareth Williams, and Tim Garlands Lighthouse Trio.

There is a wealth of jazz creativity in the UK, and we are pleased that the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival is providing an expanded international platform to present this music.
John Ellson Director of ESIP Limited

Artists selected represent different aspects of the vibrant British jazz scene. Peter King and Norma Winstone, and as a result of his touring with Chick Corea, Tim Garland, are already well respected in the U.S. but have not had the opportunity to work there very often in their own right. It is a great opportunity for artists such as Liane Carroll, Toni Kofi, and The Neil Cowley Trio to perform in the U.S. for the first time.

Free Shows on Outdoor Stages!
More than 50 free shows will be held on three outdoor stages, promising lively sounds in downtown streets for music fans of all ages. Shows will feature The Marshall Tucker Band (June 13), Tower of Power (June 19), Robert Randolph and the Family Band (June 19), Buckwheat Zydeco (June 20) and The Fabulous Thunderbirds (June 20). Other free shows will be at the Rochester Central Library (Downtown) (June 15/16) and aboard the Mary Jemison boat at Corn Hill Landing (June 13/14).

Outdoor Stages:
City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage Presented by The Community Foundation (Gibbs St.) - June 12-20, shows from 4:30 p.m. daily • City of Rochester East Ave. and Chestnut St. Stage – June 13, 19, 20, shows at 7 & 9 p.m. • City of Rochester East Ave. and Alexander St. Stage – June 19, 20, shows at 7 & 9 p.m.

Club Pass Series – New Venue Added!
A new venue, Xerox Auditorium, has been added to the Club Pass Series, which will feature about 150 concerts.

Entrance to Club Pass Shows is available with the Club Pass or at the door for $20 and ($25 Kilbourn). No advance tickets. Seating is first- come, first-served. The Club Pass offers access for all nine days to all Club Pass Series Shows on a first-come first-served basis, and is on sale now for $135 plus $4 service charge while supplies last at all Ticketmaster outlets, 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com and www.rochesterjazz.com. The Club Pass sold out the past three years.

Venues include:
Kilbourn Hall, Eastman School of Music, $25 at the door or Club Pass (26 Gibbs Street)
Festival Tent, $20 at the door or Club Pass (Main St. & Gibbs St.)
Max of Eastman Place, $20 at the door or Club Pass (Gibbs St.)
Xerox Auditorium, $20 at the door or Club Pass (100 S. Clinton, entrance on Broad St.)
Montage Grille, $20 at the door or Club Pass (50 Chestnut Plaza) • State St. Bar & Grille, FREE, Rochester Plaza Hotel (70 State Street)
Harro East Ballroom, $20 at the door or Club Pass (155 North Chestnut Street)
Reformation Lutheran Church, $20 at the door or Club Pass (111 North Chestnut Street)
Christ Church $20 at the door or Club Pass (141 East Ave)

Jam Sessions Nightly at the Rochester Plaza State Street Bar and Grille.
Nightly Jam Sessions led by the dedicated Bob Sneider and his Trio will start at 10:30 p.m. nightly at the Festivals official hotel, the Rochester Plaza Hotel and Conference Center.

Showcasing the Next Generation of Musicians
XRIJF will showcase the regions impressive young talent in performances by several Eastman School ensembles and free concerts by 18 area high school jazz bands that will perform on Jazz Street. They include Gates-Chili, Greece Olympia, Honeoye Falls Lima, Pittsford- Sutherland, Webster Schroeder, Rush Henrietta, West Irondequoit, Hilton, Greece Odyssey, Penfield, Greece Athena, School of the Arts, Brockport, Spencerport, Fairport, Newark, and Webster Thomas.

The popular Kids Jam led by Bob Sneider and other Eastman School of Music faculty will be held Saturday June 20th at Eastman School from 2:00-4:00 p.m.

2009 Rochester International Jazz Festival Artist Lineup
“A Manhattan Affair" with Mike Catalano & Friends, “Celebrating The Legacy of Woody Herman," Aaron Parks Trio, Alex Acuna 3, Alex Graham Sextet, Andrei Razin & Second Approach, Antonio Ciacca Group, Arve Henriksen, Bacci Band, Baye Kouyate, Benny Goodman's 100th Birthday Salute with Ken Peplowski, Bill Frisell Trio, Bill Tiberio Group, Billy Bang, Bob Sneider Trio, Bonerama, Brockport Community Big Band, Buckwheat Zydeco, California Guitar Trio, Campbell Brothers - Sacred Steel Guitars, Carolyn Wonderland, Cedar Walton Quartet, Chico Hamilton & Euphoria, Clay Jenkins & Friends, CNY Jazz Orchestra, Dafnis Prieto Sextet, Dave Brubeck Quartet, Dave Rivello Ensemble, Delirium, Dwayne Dopsie & The Zydeco Hellraisers, Eastman Youth Jazz Orchestra, Eddy “The Chief" Clearwater, Eric Alexander Quartet, Erin Bode, Ernestine Anderson, Gap Mangione Quintet, Greater Rochester Jazz Orchestra, Greece Jazz Band, High School Band Directors Big Band directed by Bill Tiberio, Holly Cole, Hot Club of Cowtown, Huw Warren, Jake Shimabukuro, Jazz Mandolin Project, Jeff Dyer-Bill Brennan Group, Joe Baione Quartet, Joe Lovano, Joey DeFrancesco, John Boutte, Jon Ballantyne Trio, Jon Cleary, Jonas Kullhammar Quartet, Kari Ikonen Karikko, Kate McGarry's “Less Is More" Trio, KJ Denhert, Lianne Carroll, Lionel Loueke Trio, Lori Andrews, JazHarp, Marcus Miller, Maria Farinha with Jongo Trio, Marshall Tucker Band, Marta Gomez Quartet, Michael McDonald, Michael Occhipinti & The Sicilian Jazz Project, Mike Kaupa Quartet, Mike Melito Quintet, Monty Alexander Trio, Music Educators Big Band, Neil Cowley Trio, Nils Petter Molvaer Group, Nordic Connect, Norma Winstone, NYNDK, Organissimo, Pat Martino, Paula Gardiner Trio + Huw Warren, Peter King Quartet, Po' Boys Brass Band, RIJF Salutes Joe Romano with Special Guests, Robert Randolph & the Family Band, Rochester Metro Jazz Orchestra, Ryan Shaw, Sean Jefferson 5tet + Marcus Strickland, Sidsel Stromnes, Smokey Robinson, SMV - The Thunder Tour , Soren Kjaergaard, Soul Stew, Stanley Clarke, Stephane Wrembel Trio, Susan Pereira & Sabor Brasil, Susan Tedeschi Band, Taj Mahal, Terell Stafford Quartet, Tessa Souter, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, The Faux Frenchmen, The Half Ton Horns, Tim Garland's Lighthouse Trio, Tim Posgate's Banjo Hockey, Tony Kofi Quartet, Tower of Power, and Victor Wooten.

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Sponsors
Xerox, City of Rochester, M&T Bank, Senator Jim Alesi, the Democrat and Chronicle, Eastman School of Music, Rochester Plaza Hotel, Monroe County, The Community Foundation, 13WHAM TV, Brooklyn Brewery, Michelob, Spaten Beer, Visit Rochester, Mercury Print Productions, AirTran, Harris Interactive, DownBeat Magazine, Max of Eastman Place, SUNY Brockport, House of Guitars, and Presentation Source.

About the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival (XRIJF) The Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival Presented by M&T Bank has become one of the nations largest and fastest growing music festivals, drawing fans from all across the U.S. and around the world to hear legendary Grammy award-winning artists and critically- acclaimed jazz and contemporary groups. The 2008 Festival drew a record crowd of 125,000 people.

XRIJF is produced by John Nugent, founder, Co-Producer and Artistic Director, and Marc Iacona, Co-Producer and Executive Director. Nugent, a noted tenor sax player, has traveled the world with many jazz artists including Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald, Rosemary Clooney, Clark Terry, The Woody Herman Orchestra and The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. Iacona, a Rochester native, business and community leader, avid trumpeter and supporter of the arts, is President of Simcona Electronics.