Dayna Stephens Quartet - Straight Ahead Jazz August 6, 2012

Free Jazz Concerts throughout the summer!

Internationally renowned saxophonist/composer/educator Dayna Stephens, is a force to watch out for. A fluid, vigorous soloist with a warm, soulful sound, Dayna has also proven himself a master of composition and arrangement, a highly acclaimed band leader, and an “in-demand” side-man for some of Jazz’ contemporary masters, such as Kenny Barron, Idris Mohammed and Taylor Eigsti. His debut album “The Timeless Now,” released on “Contagious Music” in 2007 was immediately embraced by the jazz community and resulted in heavy radio airplay and warm reviews from a number of magazines, including a four-star review in the Nov 2007 issue of “Downbeat,” and a #11 on the Billboard jazz charts. He has performed in recent times with Terrance Blanchard, Geoffrey Keezer, Albert “Tootie” Heath, Matt Wilson, Oliver Lake, Roy Hargrove, Carlos Santana, Stephon Harris, Stevie Wonder, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Peter Apfelbaum, OZOmatli, Patrice Rushen, Tom Harrell, Reuben Rogers, Gregory Hutchinson, and many others.
http://daynastephenssound.com/

Redwood City’s Downtown Jazz series is back again this year with a new name. Formerly Jazz on Main, Downtown Jazz will head to a new location in Downtown this year… the 2600 block of Broadway. Redwood City will host outdoor jazz concerts every Monday evening from June 18th through August 6th featuring the Bay Area's very best jazz artists and other artists from around North America. The jazz is on from 6 - 8pm, and everyone can enjoy the music, eat at one of the many great restaurants on the surrounding streets, and if the mood strikes - DANCE! The all-star lineup will be sure to make for many jazzed-up Monday evenings in Downtown Redwood City. More information for Downtown Jazz at: http://www.redwoodcity.org/events/jazz.html

2012 JAZZ CONCERT SCHEDULE
6/18 Michael O'Neill Quintet featuring Kenny Washington - Vocal Jazz
6/25 Leon Joyce Quartet - Straight Ahead Jazz
7/2 SEVA featuring Hristo Vitchev and Weber Iago - Modern Jazz
7/9 Primary Colors featuring Nate Pruitt - Vocal Jazz and Blues
7/16 Octobop featuring Lisa Engelken - West Coast Jazz
7/23 Jennifer Scott Sextet - Vocal Jazz
7/31 Anton Schwartz Quartet - Straight Ahead Jazz
8/6 Dayna Stephens Quartet - Straight Ahead Jazz

Along with Downtown Jazz, other exciting FREE events in Downtown Redwood City include: Music on the Square on Fridays, Dancing on the Square on Tuesdays, and Movies on the Square on Thursdays. Other ongoing events in the coming months include special outdoor exhibits featuring Art on the Square, Shakespeare in the Park and weekend Target Family Days.
Full details at http://www.redwoodcityevents.com

Redwood City and Downtown Jazz are proud to be supported by the following sponsors:
Rotary Club of Redwood City, City Pub, Mexquite, and Crouching Tiger
More info at: http://www.redwoodcity.org/manager/news/2012/pr_prcs_ConcertSponsors.html

Official Website: http://www.redwoodcity.org/events/jazz.html