2012 Lineup

31ST SAVANNAH JAZZ FESTIVAL  

SEPTEMBER 23RD THROUGH  SEPTEMBER 30TH

SUNDAY 9/23

Blowin’ Smoke, 514 MLK Jr. Blvd
5PM  Teddy Adams’ Opening Night Jam Session

MONDAY 9/24

Blowin’ Smoke, 514 MLK Jr. Blvd
8PM  Jazz Festival Film:  “In Good Time: The Piano Jazz of Marian McPartland” (tent)

TUESDAY 9/25

Blowin’ Smoke, 514 MLK Jr. Blvd
7PM  The Jody Espina Quartet

WEDNESDAY 9/26

Blowin’ Smoke, 514 MLK Jr. Blvd
7PM  Bob Mastellar & The Jazz Corner All Stars
8:30PM  Swing ’42 (Gypsy Jazz from Columbia SC)

THURSDAY 9/27

Blues Night at Forsyth Park
7PM  SSU Gospel Choir (tent)
8:15PM  Eric Colberson Band
9:30PM Li’l Ed and the Blues Imperials
11PM Late night jam at Blowin’ Smoke, 514 MLK Jr. Blvd

FRIDAY 9/28

Forsyth Park
7PM Doc Handy Quintet
8:15PM Jay Stewart Band
9:30PM University of North Florida Jazz Ensemle #1 w/vibraphone legend Warren Chaisson
11PM Late night jam at Blowin’ Smoke, 514 MLK Jr. Blvd

SATURDAY 9/29

Forsyth Park

4PM US Armed Forces Tribute (Military Band TBA)
5:45PM Jazz Hall Of Fame w/Ben Tucker, Eddie Pazant, Teddy Adams, Huxie Scott, and Howard Paul. Guest Artists: Warren Chaisson & Quentin Baxter
7PM Andreas Varady Quartet (14 year old international jazz guitar virtuoso)*
8:15PM Tony Monaco B3 Trio*
9:30PM Savannah Jazz Orchestra featuring sax greats Ed Calle & Sam Skelton**
11PM Late night jam at Blowin’ Smoke, 514 MLK Jr. Blvd

SUNDAY 9/30

Children’s Jazz Fest at Forsyth Park

4PM Savannah Arts Academy Skylite Orchestra
5PM Savannah County Day School Jazz Band
6Pm CJA All Stars

 *Sponsored by Miner Wines & Benedetto Guitars

 **Sponsored by JodyJazz Mouthpieces

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