On February 24-25, 2012, the Peaks Jazz Festival returns to the Westlake Auditorium in Saratoga Springs. Utah's most exciting jazz event features performances of world-class jazz musicians alongside the amazing talent of the CCM bands.  The event also features free clinics throughout the weekend with celebrity artists and performances by over 60 fantastic student ensembles from across the state.

This year's guest artists include saxophonist, composer, and educator, Ed Calle (Miami Sound Machine); steel drum virtuoso, Andy Narell (Caribbean Jazz Project); drummer and band leader, Tommy Igoe (Birdland Big Band); trumpet recording artist, Sean Jones (Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra); drummer, bandleader, and president of D'Addario Corporation, Rick Drumm (Fatty Necrosis); saxophone virtuoso and president of JodyJazz Mouthpieces, Jody Espina; John LaPorta Jazz Educator of the Year Award Winning bassist, Bob Sinicrope; trumpeter, author, and composer, Scott Wilson; and award-winning composer and saxophonist, Greg Yasinitsky! 

EVENING CONCERTS

Tickets are still available to the evening concerts, but order yours soon as these performances sell out every year!  All tickets are $10.    

Friday, February 24, 7:00PM

EVANS JAZZ CELEBRATION CONCERT

Westlake Auditorium (99 N 200 W, Saratoga Springs)

Tommy Igoe, Sean Jones, Andy Narell, Ed Calle, Caleb Chapman's Crescent Super Band, La Onda Caribena, the Voodoo Orchestra, Holigans Brass Band, and Duly Noted

Saturday, February 25, 7:00PM

YAMAHA JAZZ ICONS CONCERT

Westlake Auditorium (99 N 200 W, Saratoga Springs)

Sean Jones, Ed Calle, Alan Pasqua, Andy Narell, Rick Drumm, Jody Espina, Caleb Chapman's Crescent Super Band, the Crescent Octet, Soul Research Foundation, Lo-Fi Riot, and the Little Big Band  

To purchase tickets by phone, call (801) 763-0200 today!

ARTIST CLINICS

All clinics with the festival guest artists are held at Westlake High School.  They are free and open to the public.   

Friday, February 24

10:00 AM-11:15 AM   Rick Drumm and Kevin Garren - Yes, Practicing Can Be Fun!

11:30 AM-12:4 PM     Jody Espina - Mouthpiece Shmouthpiece: Everything You Wanted to Know about                                   Mouthpieces, Reeds, and More

1:15 PM-2:15PM        Ed Calle - From First Steps to Giant Steps: Getting Started with Jazz Improv

2:30 PM-4:00PM        Tommy Igoe - Groove Essentials

4:15 PM-5:30 PM       Sean Jones and the Crescent Super Band - Big Band Basics

Saturday, February 25

9:30 AM-10:45 AM     Jam Session Hosted by Ed Calle

11:00 AM-12:15 PM   Andy Narell - Caribbean Bebop: Steel Drums in Jazz

12:30 PM-1:30 PM     Jody Espina - Finding Your Dream Sound

1:45 PM-2:45 PM      Sean Jones - A Guide to the Proper Care and Nurturing of Brass Chops

3:00 PM-4:00 PM      Rick Drumm and Bob Sinicrope - Rhythm Section Communication 

4:15 PM-5:30 PM      Alan Pasqua - Making a Big Impression with a Small Group