Grammy award-winning Joe Lovano and his Nonet (nine-piece jazz ensemble) will pour out, swing through, blow-and-deliver, their sound at 5 p.m., Sunday, August 12 at Sonoma State University's inaugural "Jazz on the Green" concert.
"In the world of music, not just jazz, Joe Lovano is the real thing," says Santa Rosa Symphony Music Director, Jeffrey Kahane. Stepping into his new role as Artistic Director of the Festival on the Green, Kahane insisted on centering this season's jazz concert around Lovano.
"I'm telling you that we may not have the opportunity to book him in a few years. But this summer, to be able to stretch out under the evening sky and let artistry of his caliber wash over us, well, that's what music in Sonoma County is all about."
Lovano has been heralded as nothing less than a "savior" by The New Yorker, a "sublimely confident player with provocative musical ideas and the vigor to bring them crying forth" by The Atlanta Journal. The Village Voice raved, "Move over, Pavarotti. The greatest Italian tenor around today isn't Luciano, but Lovano."
Recently, The New York Times described him as "one of the greatest musicians in jazz history."
Sonoma State University will open its gates at 3 p.m. for picnicking by the lakes area on the Rohnert Park campus. To enhance the evening, food and fine wine, provided by the Geyser Peak Winery, will be available to patrons.
From 3 to 5 p.m., a special children's' area will offer activities for young people. General admission is $22. No charge for youths under 20. Reserved table is $35. Table for 8 is $270. Tickets can be purchased by calling 707-546-8742.
The campus is located at 1801 E. Cotati Ave., in Rohnert Park.
For more information:
http://festival.sonoma.edu
