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Muck Annual Jazz Festival: Spring 2021


*Update* The May 27th performance with Barbara Morrison is SOLD OUT.

Muck Annual JazzFest: Spring 2021

Eclectic, cutting-edge, and contemporary—The Muck’s Jazz Festival returns in Spring of 2021 with new energy. Please join us for this wonderful event by purchasing your tickets now!

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Ticket Information:
$150/Jazz season pass; $35/performance

Season Pass includes six live Jazz concerts
(No member discounts available)
Please note, no tickets will be sold at the door.
All events will be held in The Muck’s outdoor amphitheater. By purchasing tickets for this event, you are agreeing to The Muck’s
health and safety guidelines.

Thank you to the 2021 Jazz Fest sponsor, GigabitNow

 

2021 Season Lineup:

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"Cowbop" featuring Bruce Forman

Thu, May 13 @ 7:30PM

Hot Jazz with a drawl! Cowbop isn't afraid to mix swingin’ grooves, thrilling riffs, and sweet and hot vocals, with western sensibilities.  It's a uniquely Californian take on Jazz.


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LA Jazz Quartet, featuring Larry Koonse

Thu, May 20 @ 7:30PM

A staple of LA jazz, this Quartet made up of some of LA's finest, is joined by acclaimed jazz guitarist Larry Koonse.


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Barbara Morrison Group

Thu, May 27 @ 7:30PM

The Muck's  favorite legendary voice, Barbara Morrison, brings her rich unique, soulful, three and a half octave range back to our stage.


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Bill Cunliffe, featuring Kye Palmer, Brian Scanlon, Jeff Ellwood, Mark Ferber, and Francisco Torres

Thu, Jun 3 @ 7:30PM

Grammy-winning Jazz pianist Bill Cunliffe reimagines Oliver Nelson’s beloved, classic album with “Blues and the Abstract Truth, Take 2”.


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Josh Johnson and Holophonor, featuring Mike Cottone, trumpet, Miro Sprague, piano, Dave Robaire, bass and Jonathan Pinson, drums

Thu, Jun 10 @ 7:30PM

This dynamic seven-piece jazz group features original music from each member as well as works written collectively. The members of Holophonor met in 2012 after being selected to attend the prestigious Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance at UCLA, where they studied under the guidance of jazz greats including Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter. Over the past eight years, Holophonor has performed in some of the most prestigious venues and music festivals around the world.


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Don Most Orchestra

Thu, Jun 17 @ 7:30PM

Don Most, known for his role as “Ralph Malph” on the hit TV show Happy Days, always appreciated the swing and big band style of music.  Now he delights audiences with a unique show that fuses the swing era with the 50's cool.


All events rain or shine. Programs and classes subject to change without notice. No refunds on purchases. Please note: $1 conv. fee per item. EVENTS HELD OUTDOORS  

Earlier Event: May 8
Family Poetry Workshop (Virtual)
Later Event: May 20
Paint & Sip Evening