Toyota-Scion of Iowa City Jazz Festival
July 2nd through 4th, 2010
Since its humble beginnings in 1991 as an intimate local gathering of jazz aficionados, the Iowa City Jazz Festival has transformed into a nationally recognized event with an average annual audience of more than 50,000.
A key ingredient in the ongoing success of the festival is its accessibility. Admission has always been free. The sponsors underwrite all costs of producing the event, allowing it to transcend socioeconomic barriers and provide free access to families and individuals regardless of income.
2010 Schedule - Friday, July 2
3:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Culinary Row Open
4:00 – 9:00 p.m.
FUN Zone Open -- FREE and paid activities for kids of all ages!
4:30 p.m.
United Jazz Ensemble
5:30 p.m.
Saul Lubaroff Quintet - Local Stage presented by Bachmeier Interiors/Carpet One
Oatts Brothers - College Stage presented by That Cellular Place
West Des Moines Valley Youth Combo - Youth Stage presented by West Music
6:00 p.m.
U.S. Army Blues
7:30 p.m.
Saul Lubaroff Quintet - Local Stage presented by Bachmeier Interiors/Carpet One
Oatts Brothers - College Stage presented by That Cellular Place
West Des Moines Valley Youth Combo - Youth Stage presented by West Music
8:00 p.m.
Bob Washut Dream Band
2010 Schedule - Saturday, July 3
11:00 a.m.– 10:00 p.m.
Culinary Row Open
12:00 – 9:00 p.m.
FUN Zone Open -- FREE and paid activities for kids of all ages!
1:30 p.m.
Dave Leffler Trio - Local Stage presented by Bachmeier Interiors/Carpet One
UI Latin Jazz Ensemble - College Stage presented by That Cellular Place
Silver Swing - Youth Stage presented by West Music
2:00 p.m.
Equilateral
3:30 p.m.
Dave Leffler Trio - Local Stage presented by Bachmeier Interiors/Carpet One
UI Latin Jazz Ensemble - College Stage presented by That Cellular Place
Silver Swing - Youth Stage presented by West Music
4:00 p.m.
Public Property
5:30 p.m.
The Magic Changes - Local Stage presented by Bachmeier Interiors/Carpet One
Gabe Medd Ensemble - College Stage presented by That Cellular Place
Turnaround - Youth Stage presented by West Music
6:00 p.m.
Gabriel Espinosa "From Yucatan to Rio"
7:30 p.m.
The Magic Changes - Local Stage presented by Bachmeier Interiors/Carpet One
Gabe Medd Ensemble - College Stage presented by That Cellular Place
Turnaround - Youth Stage presented by West Music
8:00 p.m.
Roswell Rudd's Trombone Tribe
2010 Schedule - Sunday, July 4
11:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Culinary Row Open
12:00 – 9:00 p.m.
FUN Zone Open -- FREE and paid activities for kids of all ages!
1:30 p.m.
Sean Mawhirter Quartet - Local Stage presented by Bachmeier Interiors/Carpet One
Nextet from UNI - College Stage presented by That Cellular Place
Washington High Jazz Combo - Youth Stage presented by West Music
2:00 p.m.
Koplant No
3:30 p.m.
Sean Mawhirter Quartet - Local Stage presented by Bachmeier Interiors/Carpet One
Nextet from UNI - College Stage presented by That Cellular Place
Washington High Jazz Combo - Youth Stage presented by West Music
4:00 p.m.
Lake Street Dive
5:30 p.m.
Nate Jenkins Band - Local Stage presented by Bachmeier Interiors/Carpet One
Groove Theory - College Stage presented by That Cellular Place
Jazz Enigma - Youth Stage presented by West Music
6:00 p.m.
Paul Smoker Notet
7:30 p.m.
Nate Jenkins Band- Local Stage presented by Bachmeier Interiors/Carpet One
Groove Theory - College Stage presented by That Cellular Place
Jazz Enigma - Youth Stage presented by West Music
8:00 p.m.
Dr. Lonnie Smith
Jazz Festival History
Over the years, the festival has featured some of the biggest names in jazz, including John Scofield, Paquito D’Rivera, Joe Lovano, Kenny Garrett, Roy Haynes, Dave Douglas, Bill Frisell, Joey de Francesco, Charlie Hunter, Greg Osby, Cubanismo, Pat Martino, Paul Motian, Don Byron, Andrew Hill, Carla Bley, Steve Swallow, Yellowjackets, Soulive, Patricia Barber, Sexmob, and Stefon Harris.
Impact
The Iowa City Jazz Festival makes a profound economic and cultural impact on Iowa City each year. Historically the summer season is a somewhat dormant time of year in Iowa City. Now, however, downtown is now one of the busiest hubs of economic and cultural activity in the state. Since the first Jazz Festival in 1991, the festivals have brought over a quarter million jazz fans to Iowa City with an estimated economic impact of more than seven million dollars.
Exposure
The National Public Radio program JazzSet has recognized the exemplary quality of the Iowa City Jazz Festival by recording the festival four times in the past eight years. Most recently, JazzSet featured Iowa City Jazz Festival broadcasts for three consecutive weekly shows nationwide. The festival has been named one of the “Top 10 Festivals in the Nation” by Downbeat magazine.
Innovation
From the beginning, the principal goal of the festival has been to present impressive level of musicianship. Each year the audience is treated to some of the very best jazz performers in the world. The festivals often feature cutting-edge musicians who have been cited top performers by their peers. From the Grammy-winning Neville Brothers, Poncho Sanchez, Paquito D’Rivera, Joe Lovano, and Yellowjackets, to Grammy-nominees John Scofield, Bill Frisell, Kenny Werner, Greg Osby and Brad Mehldau, the festival has brought some of the world's most influential talent to its stage.
Education
A vital component of the festival is the focus on jazz education. Each year, the festival creates educational opportunities for students and aficionados through its Keyhole program. Young musicians from schools around the area are invited to perform at the festival and learn from such noted educators like Ron Carter, T.S. Monk, Jr., Ed Wilkerson, Kenny Werner, Paul McKee, Curtis Fuller, Geri Allen, David Berkman, and Dick Oatts in a focused and effective workshop setting. The festival has gained recognition as a supporter of local youth jazz groups by collaborating with both the Iowa City and West High jazz bands, featured openers at past festivals.
