The good Dr., and the Monterey muse, just wasn’t ready to call it quits yet.” – JazzTimes Lonnie Smith’s trio, a wonderfully organic threesome…went blissfully beyond the curfew boundaries late on Sunday night, keeping the festival torch burning after many had hit the road. It is hard to imagine another vocalist who has that kind of range today, and can do it all so movingly.” – International Review of Music She retains the ability to take nearly forgotten material from decades past and bring it to life…her diversity is startling, or would be if she didn’t pull it off so effortlessly. “Diana has had a magical relationship with Monterey, dating back to her debut there at MJF 40. “One of this year’s no-brainer highlights was a spotlight on the mysterious traveler and jazz Prometheus Wayne Shorter, riding high and sounding amazing in his 80th birthday year.” – Santa Barbara Independent The singer/pianist and her band were easily among the breakout stars at this year’s festival.” – Monterey County Herald “Minnesota’s Davina & The Vagabonds…treated a standing-room-only crowd at the Garden Stage with a lively 90 minutes of ragtime, boogie woogie and New Orleans jazz Sunday night. Experiencing it fully is a test the indefatigable win.” – Jazz FM91 (Toronto) Monterey’s strength lies in its desire to stay current, to spotlight new artists or those whose music attracts less mainstream appeal–an admirable practice. “Monterey…remains a standard-bearer, demonstrating the ways music and location can intoxicate the senses. The atmosphere, artists and international camaraderie are happily addictive.” “Monterey Jazz Festival is admittedly a dually grueling and exciting event…Once you go…you’ll return. Their Quartette Humaine with famed drummer Steve Gadd and bassist James Genus was one of the most talked-about events of the Festival, and the line that formed later for CD signings one of the longest.” – “At the Arena, Bob James and David Sanborn drew a huge crowd. the 56th edition of this magnificent event felt as strong as ever.” – Seattle Times “Benson dipped into his bag of hits…and got the sun-drenched crowd up and pulsing like one big, funky heart. “…if that wasn’t the most perfect opening night ever, it must be somewhere in the top ten.” – It’s nearly mythic in stature, yet relaxed, a place to hear dozens of the best jazz musicians over the course of a weekend.” – San Jose Mercury News The Monterey Jazz Festival opens tonight. “Congress is imploding, and the wheels of government may soon grind to a halt. Monterey Jazz Festival…” – Good Times Weekly “ sense of community and unity is at the heart of the “It might be…the best music festival in the world.” – SF Weekly But, anyone who has experienced the MJF at any time over the past half-century knows that this festival is much more than that.” – Santa Cruz Weekly “The Monterey Jazz Festival would be an astounding attraction if it focused only on presenting superstar performers. 35, 000 Fans Enjoyed Historic Performances, September 20–22
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