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LAST YEAR'S (2011)
A Fort Collins Jazz Experience
Comprehensive Lineup Details 
 
 

 

PRINT OUT THE ENTIRE WEEK LONG PROGRAM HERE
 
TUESDAY JULY 12, 2011 
Montgomery Jazz Group
- Grab lunch and enjoy the Noontime Notes concert series.
Oak Street Plaza | 11:30am – 1pm | FREE

WEDNESDAY JULY 13, 2011
Nightly Jazz at Jay's Bistro -
Every Wednesday through Saturday, dine to live jazz with Mark Sloniker & Friends.  Reserve a table for dinner or enjoy martinis and more from the well stocked bar.
134 W Oak St | about 6:30pm | 970.482.1876
 
Basement Jam Session at Ace Gillett's
Feel what those jazz cats are laying at this top notch jam session with player and host Ben Haugland. 259 S College Ave - Downstairs | 8pm – 12am
 
THURSDAY JULY 14, 2011
Interactive Jazz History Presentation - Join Ron Holleman and Just Jazz Quintet as they explain, through music and discussion, the rich history of jazz. Presented by Front Range Community College Jay's Bistro | 4:30-6pm | FREE
 
Max Wagner Quartet - Jazz it up in Old Town Square at the Bohemian Nights presents Old Town Thursday Night Concert Series. Old Town Square Stage | 7 – 9pm | FREE

Jazz Experience Kick Off Party! - Swamp Jam and Crawfish Boil
FoCoMA & Avogadro's Number presents a real New Orleans crawfish boil with a swamp jam.  Bring your instrument and get in free!  Boil at 6pm, music starts at 8pm; $7 for food & music, $5 music only.  Avogadro's Number | 605 S Mason St | $5/$7
 
Nightly Jazz at Jay's Bistro - Every Wednesday through Saturday, dine to live jazz with Mark Sloniker & Friends.  Reserve a table for dinner or enjoy martinis and more from the well stocked bar.
134 W Oak St | about 6:30pm | 970.482.1876
 
Basement Jam Session at Ace Gillett's
Feel what those jazz cats are laying at this top notch jam session with player and host Ben Haugland. 259 S College Ave - Downstairs | 8pm – 12am
 
FRIDAY JULY 15, 2011 
Fort Collins Youth Jazz Project performance!  A concert of jazz students from ages 11 to 21 perform under the direction of Dave Lunn. Old Town Square Stage | 11:30am – 12:30pm | FREE
 
Jazz Friday Gallery Walk - Enjoy jazz & beautiful art on this self-guided tour.  Many galleries have special events & shows this evening.  See poster artist Daryl Price's work at Old Town Art and Framery.  FortCollinsGalleryWalk.com for gallery info!  Downtown Galleries | 6 – 9pm | FREE SEE SPECIAL SHOWS

Ben & Jerry's FAC Concert - The Crown Jazz Band Jazz Standards and fabulous tunes featuring Andrew Vogt on the saxophone all while you enjoy ice cream!
Old Town Square | 7 – 9pm | FREE
 
Nightly Jazz at Jay's Bistro - Every Wednesday through Saturday, dine to live jazz with Mark Sloniker & Friends.  Reserve a table for dinner or enjoy martinis and more from the well stocked bar.
134 W Oak St | about 6:30pm | 970.482.1876
 
Basement Jam Session at Ace Gillett's
Feel what those jazz cats are laying at this top notch jam session with player and host Ben Haugland. 259 S College Ave - Downstairs | 8pm – 12am


SATURDAY JULY 16, 2011 
 
Downtown Sessions – All Day! - The Downtown Business Association presents two stages of continuous live jazz music from amazing local and regional groups.  People can enjoy these fabulously talented musicians as well as jazz historians, a beer garden, food vendors and face painting in Old Town Square. See below for detailed lineup and times...  Oak Street Plaza & Old Town Square | 11am – 10pm | FREE - Lineup Below!

Late Night Jam at Jay's Bistro 
Mark Sloniker and some of Colorado's finest musicians jam in the Jay's cocktail lounge in historic Downtown Fort Collins. 135 W Oak Street - Cocktail Bar | 8pm – 11pm
 
Basement Jam Session at Ace Gillett's
Feel what those jazz cats are laying at this top notch jam session with player and host Ben Haugland. 259 S College Ave - Downstairs | 8pm – 12am
 
 
DOWNTOWN SESSIONS
 
SATURDAY, JULY 16th
 
Bohemian Foundation Music Sponsor Old Town Square Stage
 

11:00am – 12:00pm ~ After Midnight
smokin' clarinet and swing

12:15 – 1:15pm ~ Promotional Code
jazz with a hip hop edge

 1:30– 2:30pm ~ Seven on Seven
featuring Dana Landry- original modern jazz
 
3:00 – 4:00pm  ~ Hugh Ragin Quartet
unique original jazz from a Colorado legend
 
4:30 – 6pm ~ 9th and Lincoln
modern jazz big band
 
6:30 – 7:30pm ~ Otone Brass Band
funky new orleans jazz

8 - 10pm ~ Quemando
latin jazz and salsa

Oak Street Plaza Stage
 
11:00 - 12:00pm ~ Adam Bodine
piano jazz standards

12:15 – 1:15pm ~ Impromptu
gypsy jazz/swing

 1:30– 2:30pm ~ Mark Sloniker with Rusty Burge
Jazz Piano!
 
3:00 – 4:00pm ~ Tremolo Canteen
  featuring Peter Sommer - adventure jazz

4:30 – 5:30pm ~ Swing Essence
jazz, blues and swing

6:00 – 7:30pm ~ Colorado Swing Big Band
19 piece swingin' dance band
 
 
A Fort Collins Jazz Experience is produced by the Downtown Business Association
Thank you to all of the 2011 Our Supportive Sponsors & Media Partners:

 
 

 

Official Designated Driver
 

And thanks to our educational sponsor:  
This event produced by
The Fort Collins Downtown Business Association
                       
 
 
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