Do not interpret an event not being on this list as a cancellation, it means only that they have yet to announce any information about the upcoming year. The lack of announced bands below is because many events are justifiably hesitant to make contracts with artists until they are sure they will be able to happen, but all signs point to an AMAZING summer and fall. Correction: The April print edition gave the wrong dates for the Sun Valley Jazz Festival., the correct dates are October 13-17th.
ELKHART JAZZ FESTIVAL (Elkhart, IN) June 17-20
All indications are that the Elkhart Jazz Festival, which is largely an outdoor event, will be a go. Scheduled bands include David Hilliker Trio, Dave Bennett Quartet, Monty Alexander, Carol Albert, Teen Town, The Assunto Dukes, Martin Pizzarelli Trio, Rossano Sportiello Trio with Paul Keller and Eddie Metz, the Sofia Goodman Group, Lin Rountree, Kris Brownlee, Joan Collaso, Larry Hanks Trio, Assemblage Big Band, The Dean’s List, Generations Jazz Trio, and the Notre Dame Faculty Jazz Trio.
Visit elkhartjazzfestival.com; tickets: (574) 293-4469; festival info: (574) 218-6477.
CLINE WINE & DIXIELAND JAZZ FESTIVAL (Sonoma, CA) – August 29
This date is tentative but seems likely. Details to follow. This one day event has packed a punch in the past, scheduling as many long running West Coast traditional jazz bands as most three day festiv
