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.
The lineup included the following artists and bands: The Gomez Counter Band Keith Andrew Band Gumbo West Tracy Rose Trio & Pamela Hamilton Tumbao One World Band Jazz Roots Chris Miano Dick Conte Jazz Quartet
30th annual Cotati Jazz & Antiques Festival (2010) Held on Saturday, June 19, 2010 from noon to 7 p.m.
The lineup included the following artists and bands: The Susan Comstock Quintet Rotten Tomatoes Soul Shine Band Keith Andrew Band Strange Brew Still Smooth Simply Amazing Sunday at Ed’s Chris Miano Band Jazz Roots Dan Castro Group (bass clarinet)
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. 50% of net profits were pledged to the Rancho Cotate Music Boosters.Cotati Jazz Festival 2008 Brochure
The lineup included the following artists and local bands: The Keith Andrew Band The Blues Defenders The Blues Revue The Defenders Tony Gagarin Robert Gastelum Gumbo West Himalaya Jazz Roots Moonlighters The Pyrotones Tracy Rose Quartet Stompy Jones Jeffrey Suttles Swing Fever The Thugz Tumbao
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. Held on Saturday, June 16, 2007 from noon to 6 p.m., its lineup included: Fourth Street Jazz Band Justis Jones Gumbo West Christopher Ford Music to My Ears Jazz Ensemble Bob Logan Miano Jarab Stewart Potter Allegria Latin Jazz, and Erstwhile Medicine Show.
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: La Plaza Park Cotati Creek Cafe Dos Amigos Restaurant, Spancky’s Bar Sweet Lou’s Trattoria The Tradewinds Oliver’s Market, and Redwood Cafe.
25th annual Cotati Jazz Blues and Arts Festival (2005) Held on Saturday, June 18, 2005 from noon to midnight, its lineup included: Blue Moon Stompy Jones Donna Arvidson Band Willie & T-Bone Fiasco Tombao Stragglerz Ian Scherer Quartet Mike Martinez Latin Jazz Band, and One World Band.
Admission was $10 adults; free for youngsters under age 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.
23rd annual Cotati Jazz Festival (2003) Held on Sunday, June 15, 2003 from noon to 9 p.m, its venues included: La Plaza Park Dos Amigos Restaurant The Tradewinds, and Sweet Lou's Family Trattoria.
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.
20th annual Cotati Jazz Festival (2000) Held on June 17–18, 2000. Artists appearing included: Kenny Stahl
19th annual Cotati Jazz Festival (1999) Held on June 19–20, 1999. Admission was $15 for one day, $25 for both.
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: Madeline Eastman Joyce Cooling Madeline Duran Dottie Dodgion Benny Barth Bud Spangler Mel Graves Lisa Carr
Previous years A Cotati Jazz Festival was held 1–6 p.m. on June 27–28, 1981 and featured a Bobby Hutcherson quartet. Admission cost $8 for both days. The 4th annual Cotati Jazz Festival was held on June 2–3, 1984. The 7th annual Cotati Jazz Festival was held on June 13–14, 1987. The 8th annual Cotati Jazz Festival was held on June 11–12, 1988. The 9th annual Cotati Jazz Festival was held on June 17–18, 1989. The 11th annual Cotati Jazz Festival was held on June 15–16, 1991. The 12th annual Cotati Jazz Festival was held in June 1991 and lasted two days. The 15th annual Cotati Jazz Festival was held on June 17–18, 1995. Admission cost $22 for both days. The 41st in 2020 marked the first time the festival went virtual. Coverage was pre-recorded or live-streamed.
See also
List of San Francisco Bay Area festivals and fairs
References
External links Official website