Caramoor Jazz Festival August 7, 2011

Robert Glasper Trio, Edmar Castaneda Quartet, Fred Hersch / Nico Gori Duo, John Scofield Trio, Jason Moran and The Bandwagon

Since its birth nearly two decades ago, the Caramoor International Jazz Festival has become one of the country’s premiere destinations for this music—jazz artists and fans alike. 2011 is no exception. Jazz Producer Jim Luce has crafted a three-day festival packed with jazz legends and innovative voices on the international scene demonstrating the breadth and diversity of the state of jazz.

2010 MacArthur ‘Genius’ Fellow recipient Jason Moran brings his intrepid trio—The Bandwagon—to close out the 2011 Caramoor Festival for a set that weaves myriad influences into the future of music—now. Legendary guitarist and innovator John Scofield and his quartet also summon stylistic diversity as they launch into their powerful improvisations—hold on… Columbian harpist Edmar Castaneda and his quartet open Sunday with a lush and unexpected journey that demonstrates how he is revolutionizing the perception of his instrument. One of the most brilliant pianists and composers of his generation, Fred Hersch teams up with Italian multi-reedist Nico Gori for deeply immersive and subtle music-making. The Robert Glasper Trio closes out the afternoon with an intricate set of hip-hop inflected originals.

Lineup: 1pm: Edmar Castaneda Quartet; 2:15pm: Fred Hersch/Nico Gori Duo; 3:30pm: Robert Glasper Trio; 5pm: John Scofield Quartet (John Scofield, guitar; Pianist tba; Scott Colley, bass; Bill Stewart, drums); 6:30pm: Jason Moran and The Bandwagon (Jason Moran, piano; Tarus Mateen, bass; Nasheet Waits, drums). Program to be announced from the stage.

Just for Jazz: On Saturday and Sunday, Great Performances® will grill chicken, ribs, burgers, and hot dogs on the Picnic Lawns.

Official Website: http://www.caramoor.org/festival/jazz