Monterey Jazz Festival facts for kids
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50th Golden Celebration Poster (2007)
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| Genre | Jazz, blues, rock |
| Location(s) | Monterey, California, US |
| Years active | 1958–present |
The Monterey Jazz Festival is a famous music event. It happens every year in Monterey, California, in the United States. The first festival took place on October 3, 1958. It was started by jazz critic Ralph J. Gleason and disc jockey Jimmy Lyons. Famous musician Dave Brubeck also helped make it happen.
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About the Festival
The festival takes place on the Monterey County Fairgrounds. This area is about 20 acres and has many oak trees. It is held every year on the third full weekend in September.
Many top jazz artists perform on nine different stages. There are about 50 concert performances. The festival also offers other fun activities. These include jazz talks, workshops, and exhibitions. You can also find international food and shopping.
Festival Leadership
From 1992 to 2010, Tim Jackson was in charge of the festival's art. Later, he became the artistic director. In 2014, Colleen Bailey became the managing director. Since 1992, actor Clint Eastwood has been on the festival's board. The festival has grown a lot over the years. It now includes jazz, blues, and rock music. Darin Atwater is the current artistic director.
Festival Attendance
The festival has been very popular. In 2006, a record 40,000 people attended. All five main concerts were sold out. In 2007, 40,000 people also came for the 50th anniversary.
The festival did not happen in 2020. This was because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 63rd festival was moved to 2021 instead.
Supporting Music Education
The Monterey Jazz Festival is a non-profit organization. This means it uses its money to help others. Since 1958, it has used its earnings for music education. In 1970, the festival started a scholarship program. It began with $35,000 to help students. By 2012, the festival was investing $600,000 each year. This money helps young people learn about jazz.
Every spring, the festival hosts the "Next Generation Festival." Student musicians from all over the world come to play. Paul Contos has worked with the festival for many years. He helped direct the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra. He also led the Monterey County All-Stars.
Dave Brubeck was very important in starting the first festival. He performed for the city council. This helped convince them to allow the festival. Brubeck played at the festival 14 times. His last performance was at the 50th anniversary in 2007.
The Monterey Pop Festival also happened at the fairgrounds. This was a rock music festival in 1967. It was part of the "Summer of Love."
Famous Performers
Many famous musicians have played at the Monterey Jazz Festival. Here are some of them:
Early Years (1950s–1960s)
- 1958: Louis Armstrong, Dave Brubeck Quartet, Dizzy Gillespie, Billie Holiday, Modern Jazz Quartet, Sonny Rollins.
- 1959: Count Basie Orchestra, Coleman Hawkins, Oscar Peterson Trio, Sarah Vaughan.
- 1960: John Coltrane Quartet, Duke Ellington Orchestra, Louis Armstrong All-Stars, Ornette Coleman Quintet.
- 1961: Dave Brubeck Quartet, John Coltrane Quartet, Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie Quintet.
- 1962: Louis Armstrong All-Stars, Dave Brubeck, Stan Getz Quartet, Dizzy Gillespie Quintet.
- 1963: Miles Davis Quintet, Dizzy Gillespie Quintet, Dave Brubeck Quartet, Herbie Hancock, Thelonious Monk Quartet.
- 1964: Duke Ellington Orchestra, Dizzy Gillespie Quintet, Miles Davis Quintet, Thelonious Monk Quartet, Big Mama Thornton.
- 1965: Louis Armstrong All-Stars, Duke Ellington Orchestra, Dizzy Gillespie Quintet, Buddy Rich.
- 1966: Duke Ellington Orchestra, Count Basie Orchestra, Dave Brubeck Quartet, Big Mama Thornton, Jefferson Airplane, Muddy Waters Band.
- 1967: T-Bone Walker, B. B. King, Dizzy Gillespie Quintet, Ornette Coleman Quartet, Big Brother and the Holding Company with Janis Joplin.
- 1968: Dizzy Gillespie Quintet, Count Basie Orchestra, Oscar Peterson Trio, B. B. King, Muddy Waters.
- 1969: Miles Davis Quintet, Thelonious Monk Quartet, Sarah Vaughan, Sly and the Family Stone, Buddy Rich Band.
Later Years (1970s–1990s)
- 1970: Duke Ellington, Modern Jazz Quartet, Woody Herman Orchestra.
- 1971: Dave Brubeck Quartet, Oscar Peterson Trio, Sarah Vaughan, Erroll Garner.
- 1972: Modern Jazz Quartet, Thelonious Monk, Sonny Rollins Quartet, Herbie Hancock Septet.
- 1973: Dizzy Gillespie Quintet, Bo Diddley, Pointer Sisters.
- 1974: Dizzy Gillespie, Sarah Vaughan, Bo Diddley, James Cotton Blues Band.
- 1975: Dizzy Gillespie Quartet, Etta James, Bobby "Blue" Bland, Blood, Sweat & Tears.
- 1976: Dizzy Gillespie, Paul Desmond Quartet, Jimmy Witherspoon.
- 1977: Joe Williams, Benny Carter, George Duke, Tito Puente Orchestra, Count Basie Orchestra.
- 1978: Dizzy Gillespie, Albert Collins, Dexter Gordon Quartet.
- 1979: Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Williams, Stan Getz Quintet, Woody Herman.
- 1980: Sarah Vaughan, Freddie Hubbard Quintet, Manhattan Transfer, Dave Brubeck Quartet.
- 1981: Billy Eckstine, Sarah Vaughan, Tito Puente.
- 1982: Carmen McRae, Dave Brubeck Quartet, Dizzy Gillespie Quartet, Etta James Band.
- 1983: Sarah Vaughan, Joe Williams, Wynton Marsalis Quintet, Mel Tormé, Bobby McFerrin.
- 1984: Etta James, Tito Puente, Bobby McFerrin, Benny Carter.
- 1985: Sarah Vaughan, Joe Williams, Dave Brubeck Quartet, Modern Jazz Quartet.
- 1986: Tito Puente Latin Jazz Big Band, Dianne Reeves, Etta James, John Lee Hooker.
- 1987: Ray Charles, B.B. King, Etta James, Stéphane Grappelli, Buddy Guy & Junior Wells.
- 1988: Joe Williams, Dianne Reeves, Diane Schuur, Mongo Santamaría.
- 1989: Freddie Hubbard Quintet, Dizzy Gillespie, Etta James & the Root Band.
- 1990: Dianne Reeves, Joe Williams, Oscar Peterson, Etta James.
- 1991: Count Basie Orchestra, Modern Jazz Quintet, Diane Schuur, Chick Corea, Dizzy Gillespie.
- 1992: Herbie Hancock, Wynton Marsalis, Branford Marsalis Quartet, Betty Carter, Dave Brubeck Quartet.
- 1993: Dianne Reeves, Joe Williams, McCoy Tyner Big Band, Dr. John.
- 1994: Sonny Rollins, Ornette Coleman, Max Roach, Etta James & the Roots Band.
- 1995: Bobby McFerrin, Chick Corea Akoustic Quartet, Stéphane Grappelli, Staple Singers.
- 1996: George Benson, Herbie Hancock Quartet, Irma Thomas.
- 1997: Diana Krall Trio, Sonny Rollins, David Sanborn Group, Otis Rush, Koko Taylor.
- 1998: Dee Dee Bridgewater, Dave Brubeck Quartet, Elvin Jones Jazz Machine, Tower of Power, Al Jarreau.
- 1999: Diana Krall, Terence Blanchard Sextet, Joshua Redman, The Manhattan Transfer, Ruth Brown.
Since 2000
- 2000: Wayne Shorter Group, Pat Metheny Trio, Dianne Reeves, Michael McDonald.
- 2001: Herbie Hancock, Wynton Marsalis, Taj Mahal, McCoy Tyner Trio.
- 2002: Nancy Wilson, Etta James & the Root Band, Dave Brubeck & Sons.
- 2003: Nnenna Freelon, Herbie Hancock Quartet, The Crusaders.
- 2004: Terence Blanchard Sextet, Bobby McFerrin, Chaka Khan, Buddy Guy.
- 2005: Tony Bennett, Sonny Rollins, Branford Marsalis Quartet, Mavis Staples.
- 2006: Oscar Peterson Trio, Dianne Reeves, Bonnie Raitt, Dave Brubeck.
- 2007: Diana Krall, Sonny Rollins, Ornette Coleman, Dave Brubeck, Los Lobos.
- 2008: Nancy Wilson, Herbie Hancock, Cassandra Wilson, Wayne Shorter Quartet, Jamie Cullum.
- 2009: Dee Dee Bridgewater, Wynton Marsalis, Pete Seeger, Dave Brubeck, Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke.
- 2010: Dianne Reeves, Harry Connick, Jr., Ahmad Jamal, Chick Corea Freedom Band.
- 2011: Joshua Redman, Poncho Sanchez Band, Huey Lewis & The News, Herbie Hancock, Sonny Rollins.
- 2012: Dee Dee Bridgewater, Esperanza Spalding, Pat Metheny, Christian McBride, Trombone Shorty.
- 2013: Diana Krall, George Benson, Bobby McFerrin, Wayne Shorter, Gregory Porter.
- 2014: Herbie Hancock, Gary Clark Jr., The Roots, Cécile McLorin Salvant.
- 2015: Terence Blanchard, Chris Botti, Chick Corea & Béla Fleck, Dianne Reeves, Trombone Shorty.
- 2016: Cécile McLorin Salvant, Quincy Jones, Maceo Parker, Branford Marsalis Quartet, Gregory Porter, Wayne Shorter Quartet, Pat Metheny.
- 2017: Herbie Hancock, Regina Carter, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Leslie Odom, Jr., Common, Angélique Kidjo.
- 2018: Dianne Reeves, Wynton Marsalis, José James, Christian McBride, Norah Jones, Charles Lloyd.
- 2019: Diana Krall, Kenny Barron & Dave Holland Trio, Christian McBride Big Band, Chris Botti, Snarky Puppy.
- 2023: Herbie Hancock, Charles Lloyd, Christian McBride, Thundercat, Snarky Puppy, Diane Reeves, Jamie Cullum, Samara Joy.
- 2024: Stanley Clarke, Robert Glasper, Joshua Redman, Mavis Staples, Samara Joy, Bobby Rush, Cory Henry.
See also
In Spanish: Festival de Jazz de Monterrey para niños
