The New Mexico Jazz Festival is a collaboration of the Outpost Performance Space, the Lensic Theater in Santa Fe, and the Santa Fe Jazz Foundation. The festival features local performers as well as jazz masters and well known artists from around the world.
Albuquerque venues take place at the Outpost Performance Space and Old Town Plaza. In Santa Fe, catch the acts at the Lensic Performing Arts Center or Santa Fe Plaza.
Tickets can be purchased at the Outpost or Lensic box offices, or online.
6th Annual New Mexico Jazz Festival
July 19 - 31, 2011
Tuesday, July 19
Mose Allison
Allison is back on tour, singing his jazzy blues, after a twelve year hiatus. Welcome back, Mose. The Pat Malone Quartet opens.
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Santa Fe Plaza
Cost: Free.
Thursday, July 21
Michael Anthony
The sought after guitarist has played with Andy Williams and Michelle Legend, and for television shows to include the Carol Burnett Show. He taught guitar for years at Manzano High School and in this concert will be joined by some of his former students, well known in their own right.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Outpost Performance Space, 210 Yale, Albuquerque
Cost: $30/$25 members and students.
Friday, July 22
Dee Dee Bridgewater
The jazz vocalist pays tribute to Billie Holiday in To Billie with Love — A Celebration of “Lady Day”.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco Street, Santa Fe
Cost: $50/$40/$30/$20. $5 discount Members & Students (No Member Passes)
Friday, July 22
Mose Allison
I won't disclose the year, but I first saw Mose Allison a few moons ago when he opened for a relative newcomer called Bonnie Raitt. The legend is back, singing in his jazzy blues style. This one will be crowded, so get there early. Patti Littlefield and Main Stem open.
When: 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Where: Old Town Plaza, Albuquerque
Cost: Free.
Saturday, July 23
Maceo Parker
There will be three sound stages where the music of Maceo Parker and others can be heard, all during the Summerfest. Walk back and forth from one stage to the other to enjoy. Other acts include Hillary Smith & Soul Kitchen, Cathryn McGill, Cali Shaw, Wagogo and more, 25 acts in all. Whew!
When: 2 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Where: Nob Hill, at the Summerfest Celebration, Central from Girard to Washington
Cost: Free
Sunday, July 24
Preservation Hall Band
Preservation Hall in New Orleans was the start for jazz greats such as Louis Armstrong and Jelly Roll Morton. The Preservation Hall Band celebrates 50 years of bringing turn of the 20th century New Orleans music to audiences.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco, Santa Fe
Cost: $50/$40/$30/$20, $5 discount Members & Students (No Member Passes)
Wednesday, July 27 & Thursday, July 28
Christian McBride & Inside Straight
McBride has won a Grammy and is one of the most sought after bassists of today. He and his quartet play straight acoustic jazz.
When: 8 p.m. both nights
Where: Outpost Performance Space, 210 Yale SE, Albuquerque
Cost: $35/$30 Members & Students (No Member Passes)
Friday, July 29
John Pizzarelli Quartet with Jessica Molaskey & Bucky Pizzarelli
John Pizzarelli is known for his contemporary interpretations of the American songbook, and here he is joined by his father, legendary guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli, and his wife, singer/songwriter Jessica Molaskey.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco, Santa Fe
Cost: $45/$35/$25/$15, $5 discount Members & Students (No Member Passes)
Saturday, July 30
Meet the Artist and Booksigning: A.B. Spellman, Willard Jenkins & Randy Weston
A three way discussion by the panelists will be followed by a booksigning of Weston's biography.
When: Noon
Where: Outpost Performance Space, 210 Yale SE, Albuquerque
Cost: Free.
Saturday, July 30
Randy Weston's African Rhythms Quintet
NEA Jazz Master Randy Weston is a renowned pianist and composer. His music encompasses the rhythmic heritage of Africa and his jazz style is distinctive.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco, Santa Fe
Cost: $45/$35/$25/$15, $5 discount Members & Students (No Member Passes)
Sunday, July 31
Hallelujah!
The film by Steven Feld is about Ghanaba (Guy Warren), the Ghanaian jazz drummer famous for the albums he made with jazz musicians in the U.S. and U.K. in the 50s and 60s. There will be a post screening discussion with Randy Weston and Steve Feld.
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Outpost Performance Space, 210 Yale SE, Albuquerque
Cost: Free.
