Final days for Jazz & Beyond Festival

The Jazz & Beyond - Carson City Music Festival concludes with nine events on Saturday, August 22, and four events on Sunday August 23.

Saturday events are:

Music in the Market – Barbara Baxter - 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Third & Curry St. Farmer's Market. Barbara Baxter sings soul-laced jazz with Jimmy Vermilion on piano.

Music at the Mall – Carson Dreamers - 1:00-3:00 p.m., at Carson Mall (inside), 1200 S. Stewart St. The Carson Dreamers is a dynamic quartet that performs original compositions along with a sprinkling of Latin jazz tunes and some re-imagined standards. Musicians are Rocky Tatarelli on tenor sax, Craig Fletcher on guitar and vocals, Mick Valentino on guitar, and Niall McGuinness on Latin percussion. For information about Rocky and Craig's Carson Dreamers' recordings, A Rose for My Love and Everybody On the Dance Floor, see http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/CarsonDreamers.

Me & Bobby McGee – 1:45-2:45 p.m. at Comma Courtyard, 312 S. Carson St.
Me & Bobby McGee are June Joplin and Bob Reid, purveyors of sublime classics from the Great American Songbook. June, who's equally at home in a mink coat or blue jeans and high-heeled pumps, has the voice and the heart for the timeless classics—a smooth, smoky, passionate style that's part diva, part rapture, part pure sizzle. Bob backs her up with soulful accompaniments he's honed over years of listening to and playing the great songs of our time. Together, they imbue their performances with the qualities of the songs they love—timelessness, elegance, and class. Free. http://www.me-and-bobby-mcgee.com

Under the Radar - 3:00-4:00 p.m. at the Third Street Stage (between Carson and Curry Streets). Under the Radar is a jazz-funk-rock-blues band formed in 2010 after winter jam sessions at a boathouse on the shores of Lake Tahoe. The fireside jam sessions became popular among locals and visitors from around the world. Band members have created a composite tone with a niche sound, influenced by Tower of Power; Earth, Wind & Fire; The Crusaders; Herbie Hancock; Santana; Hendrix; Average White Band; Miles Davis; David Sanborn; and Grover Washington Jr. Band members are Dallas Phillips on sax, David "Fez" Duffie on bass, Richard John on guitar, and Mike Badinger on drums. Free. http://www.UTRtahoe.com

The Fantods - 4:15-5:15 p.m., at Comma Courtyard, 312 S. Carson St. The Fantods are a trio from Reno, Nevada. They play old, somewhat damaged instruments in a style that might best be described as Hillbilly-funk fusion or eclectic-jam-Americana. Their repertoire of mostly original music runs the gamut from tightly arranged countryesque songs in the vein of Ryan Adams and Tom Waits (as if there were such a vein) to extended high-energy improvisations featuring the violin, mandolin, and guitar of Ben Wilborn, the upright and downright funky bass of Joe McKenna, and the assorted percussion of David Newman.

 Free. https://www.facebook.com/TheFantods

No Comprende - 5:30-6:30 p.m. on the Third Street Stage. The dynamic Latin-jazz ensemble No Comprende takes the stage for an amazing program of fresh, original music that combines exciting Afro-Cuban rhythms with jazz harmony to create a high-energy sound that is fun for listening and dancing. Performing in the Reno-Tahoe area since 1991, the group features Dallas Smith, sax, flute; Kris Landrum, keyboard; Eric Middleton, vibes, percussion; Hans Halt, bass; Eric Finkelstein, drums; and Cody Remakulas, congas. Free. http://www.renojazz.org/artists/no_comprende.htm

Graham Marshall Band - 6:45-7:45 p.m., at Comma Courtyard, 312 S. Carson St. Jazz violinist Graham Marshall, a student at the University of Nevada, Reno, began playing violin at age five and developed a serious interest and appreciation for jazz at age ten. He honed his skill at Moody's Jazz Camp every year, and now plays with bands in Reno, Truckee, and Carson City, as well as with his own quartet. In 2014, Graham's band was featured in a Sunday Jazz Pool Party concert sponsored by For The Love of Jazz at the Sands Regency in Reno. With Graham today are Jef Derdarian, trumpet Dave Strawn, bass, and Greg Lewis, drums. Free.

Dust in My Coffee - 7:00-9:00 p.m., at the Brewery Arts Center MHJ Black Box Theater, 449 W. King St. Dust In My Coffee is a cowboy band that plays original songs about real cowboy life and the folklore of the North American west. Freshly blended with Celtic flavor, this Country Music band will leave you hungry for more. This concert is one of the BAC's monthly Bluegrass and String Band Concert Series. Advance tickets: BAC Members $8; General admission $10, $15 at the door. Info: 775-883-1976.

Jazz & Beyond Special Event
Mic Gillette Band - 8:00-10:00 p.m. on the Third Street Stage. Mic Gillette Band plays original songs mixed with rock and country tunes, with their own style and finesse, that audiences know and enjoy from the '50s, '60s and '70s. Mic Gillette is the world-renowned trumpet and trombone player who has appeared on CDs and record albums for some of the biggest names in the business, including a dozen members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Mic is best known for stellar horns work with Tower of Power, Cold Blood, and the Sons of Champlin. He also has appeared on countless albums and CDs for some of the biggest names in the music business—Santana, The Rolling Stones, Sheryl Crow, Doobie Brothers, Quincy Jones, Rod Stewart, Elton John, Jefferson Starship, Huey Lewis and the News, and numerous others. Mic also enjoyed a brief stint with Blood, Sweat & Tears. Now he has assembled his own all-star band: Mic Gillette, all brass; daughter Megan Gillette McCarthy, vocalist/percussionist; Clinton Day, bass; Ryan Habegger, keyboards/trumpet; Mark Foglia, drums; Jason Stewart, guitar; and Gerry Jonutz, sax. http://www.micgilletteband.com\

Sunday events are:

Gospel Jazz Brunch with the Reno Gospel Ensemble - Two seatings—10 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint, 1500 Old Hot Springs Road. The Reno Gospel Ensemble directed by Pat Esters is nothing short of motivational and awe inspiring! These talented musicians lead the audience to an unforgettable place in time. Add to that the authentic New Orleans style buffet and bottomless Mimosas and Bloody Marys, and this event will be a highlight of the festival. $25 - reservations and advance purchase recommended. 775-884-4471. http://www.sassafrascarsoncity.com

Jazz & Beyond Special Event – DRUM SUMMIT - 2:00-3:45 p.m. Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King St.

Liz Broscoe aka "Drumchik" presents Drum Story, a unique, inspiring performance blended with storytelling for a compelling rhythmic tour of the world. Tracing a path from ancient to modern times, Liz will showcase traditional rhythms and contemporary grooves on finger, hand, and stick drums - including drum set - and beyond. DEA Drum and Dance will join Liz, and Reno Taiko Tsurunokai will immediately follow. This exciting show will change your perception of drumming forever. Free. http://www.drumchik.com

DEA Drum & Dance, a high energy troupe that performs traditional West African rhythms: Marie Ramsey, Rieko Shimbo, Nancy Mattson, Diane Wong-Kone, and Molly Warren.

Reno Taiko Tsurunokai, a Japanese drum group formed in 1997 by Rieko Shimbo, plays traditional Japanese folk music and original songs and has performed in numerous multicultural festivals and benefits in the Reno/Sparks area. Tsurunokai means "gathering of cranes." The crane, symbol of the group, is seen on performers' drums and clothing. Reno Taiko Tsurunokai received the 2011 Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Folk and Traditional Arts. http://www.renotaiko.com

Jazz Picnic in the Park - 4:30-8:00 p.m. Legislative Plaza and Capitol Amphitheater (between the State Capitol and the Legislature Building) Bring a picnic and blanket or chairs for seating. Free.

CeCe Gable & Corky Bennett - 4:30-5:30 p.m. A consummate jazz cabaret performer who has sung in jazz clubs throughout the United States and Europe, CeCe Gable is one of the premiere jazz singers in the Reno-Tahoe area. Today, she brings her unique, compelling style and sound – which has been compared to the song stylists of the '50s with a contemporary twist – to perform with Corky Bennett, a great musician who also happens to be very funny. He is a jazz pianist, virtuoso accordionist, hip singer, and stand-up comic. With them are world-class musicians John Shipley, keys; Joe McKenna, bass; and Andy Heglund, drums. Free. http://cecegable.com http://corkybennett.com

Special Closing Concert
Reno Jazz Orchestra with Kenn Pettiford - 6:00-8:00 p.m. A highlight of Carson City's August music festival every year is the Reno Jazz Orchestra, presenting big-band jazz at its finest. Formed in 1997, RJO is a diversified big band whose members have performed with Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., Elvis Presley, Natalie Cole, and Luciano Pavarotti. Members traveled with Woody Herman, Stan Kenton, Ray Charles, Buddy Rich, and Buddy Morrow. RJO has recorded several CDs.

Today's concert will include music of Frank Sinatra sung by Kenn Pettiford. Kenn has traveled the world as a jazz pianist/vocalist/entertainer. When you listen to him, you will feel the music— his perfect phrasing, articulation, and intonation tell the story of each song. He has an uncanny ability to make you laugh, set you at ease, and include you in his performances. http://www.kennpettiford.com

RJO musicians: Saxes: Altos – Peter Epstein, Dallas Smith; Tenors - Doug Coomler, Jim Garaventa; Baritone - Mauro DiGioia. Trumpets: Mark Curry, John Beckman, Andrew Woodard, Terry Burns. Trombones: Dean Carter, Rich Lewis, Joe Cadena, Chuck Reider (Music Director). Guitar: Joey Berger Piano: Bill Hecht. Bass: Hans Halt. Drums: Andy Heglund. Free. http://www.renojazzorchestra.org

Drawing for original artwork, oil painting by Rosie Laird, will be held during the final concert.