Cotati Jazz Festival Explained

Music Festival Name:Cotati Jazz Festival
Years Active:1981–present
Dates:mid-June
Genre:Jazz and related genres
Website:CotatiJazz.com

The Cotati Jazz Festival is an annual music festival held in Cotati, California, United States, since 1981. It typically takes place mid-June. Since 2006, admission has been free.

This festival went virtual in 2020.

31st annual Cotati Jazz Festival (2011)

Held on Saturday, June 18, 2011 from noon to 7 p.m.[1]

The lineup included the following artists and bands:[2]

30th annual Cotati Jazz & Antiques Festival (2010)

Held on Saturday, June 19, 2010 from noon to 7 p.m.[3]

The lineup included the following artists and bands:[4]

28th annual Cotati Jazz Blues & Arts Festival (2008)

Held on Saturday, June 14, 2008 from noon to midnight. The theme was "Swing Baby, Swing." Free admission.[5] 50% of net profits were pledged to the Rancho Cotate Music Boosters.[6]

The lineup included the following artists and local bands:[7]

27th annual Cotati Jazz, Blues & Arts Festival (2007)

In 2007, the event was subtitled A Salute to New Orleans, and pledged 50% of its net profits to Hurricane Katrina relief.[8] Held on Saturday, June 16, 2007 from noon to 6 p.m., its lineup included:[9]

26th annual Cotati Jazz Blues and Art Festival (2006)

Held on Saturday, June 17, 2006 from noon to midnight, admission was free. The venues included:[10]

25th annual Cotati Jazz Blues and Arts Festival (2005)

Held on Saturday, June 18, 2005 from noon to midnight, its lineup included:[11]

Admission was $10 adults; free for youngsters under age 12.[12]

24th annual Cotati Jazz Festival (2004)

Held on Saturday June 19, 2004 from noon to 9 p.m., it included more than forty artists. Admission was $10.[13]

23rd annual Cotati Jazz Festival (2003)

Held on Sunday, June 15, 2003 from noon to 9 p.m, its venues included:

22nd annual Cotati Jazz Festival (2002)

Held on June 15–16, 2002 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

21st annual Cotati Jazz Festival (2001)

Held on June 16–17, 2001. Admission was $15 for one day, $25 for both.[14]

20th annual Cotati Jazz Festival (2000)

Held on June 17–18, 2000. Artists appearing included:

19th annual Cotati Jazz Festival (1999)

Held on June 19–20, 1999. Admission was $15 for one day, $25 for both.[16]

16th annual Cotati Jazz Festival (1996)

Organized by Jud Snyder, the 1996 festival was held on June 15–16, 1996 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Admission was $12 for one day, $20 for both days. The theme was "Women in Music," and featured performers included:[17]

Previous years

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cotati Jazz Festival. 2011-06-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20110708194009/http://www.cotatijazz.com/. 2011-07-08. dead.
  2. Web site: Band Schedule at the Cotati Jazz Festival. 2011-06-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20110708194737/http://www.cotatijazz.com/jazz-festival-artists.html. 2011-07-08. dead.
  3. Web site: Cotati Jazz, Blues, & Arts Festival. 2010-06-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20100612003124/http://www.cotatijazz.com/. 2010-06-12. dead.
  4. Web site: Band Schedule at the Cotati Jazz, Blues & Arts Festival. 2010-06-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20100618130557/http://www.cotatijazz.com/jazz-festival-artists.html. 2010-06-18. dead.
  5. Web site: Cotati Jazz, Blues, and Arts Festival. 2008-07-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20080908013215/http://cotatijazz.com/. 2008-09-08. dead.
  6. Cotati Jazz Festival 2008 Brochure
  7. Web site: Band Schedule at the Cotati Jazz, Blues & Arts Festival. 2008-07-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20080724012442/http://cotatijazz.com/jazz-festival-artists.html. 2008-07-24. dead.
  8. Web site: Cotati Chamber of Commerce newsletter, April 2007. 2008-02-17. https://web.archive.org/web/20070611164508/http://www.cotati.org/assets/managed/newsletters/Newsletter20070520x174253.pdf. 2007-06-11. dead.
  9. Web site: Band Schedule at the Cotati Jazz, Blues, and Arts Festival. 2008-02-17. https://web.archive.org/web/20080220094204/http://www.cotatijazz.com/. 2008-02-20. dead.
  10. Web site: Cotati Chamber of Commerce newsletter, May 2006. 2008-02-17. https://web.archive.org/web/20070611164704/http://www.cotati.org/assets/managed/newsletters/Newsletter20070110x151203.pdf. 2007-06-11. dead.
  11. Web site: Cotati Chamber of Commerce newsletter, June 2005. 2008-02-17. https://web.archive.org/web/20070611164631/http://www.cotati.org/assets/managed/newsletters/Newsletter20050925x055740.pdf. 2007-06-11. dead.
  12. Web site: Festival Fever. 2008-04-01.
  13. Web site: Metroactive Features - May 19, 2004 . 2008-02-17.
  14. Web site: Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 23, 2001. 2008-04-01.
  15. Web site: Kenny Stahl - Jazz Flutist - Appearances . 2008-04-01 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20070908035143/http://www.kennystahl.com/appearances.html . September 8, 2007 .
  16. Web site: Agenda of the Regular City Council Meeting for June 9, 1999. 2008-04-01.
  17. Web site: Livin' Is Easy: Cotati Jazz Festival. 2008-04-01.
  18. Web site: Lisa Carr resume. 2008-04-01.
  19. Book: Draper , Prudence . Lloyd Draper. Images of America: Cotati. Arcadia Publishing. 2004. 0-7385-2873-0.