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The Chandler Jazz Festival in Historic Downtown Chandler, Arizona
Performers at the Chandler Jazz Festival
Schedule of performances at the Chandler Jazz Festival
Maps of performance venues and parking in historic downtown Chandler
The Chandler Jazz Festival is presented by the City of Chandler, Arizona

11th Annual Chandler Jazz Festival
March 26-27, 2010
Historic Downtown Chandler

Main stage is located in Dr. A.J. Chandler Park
3 South Arizona Ave. (just south of Chandler Blvd.)
The courtyard of the San Marcos Resort is located
on the west side of the park. 

  

Schedule of Festival Performances

   

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Friday, March 26, 2010

Main Stage:

  • 4:45 - 5:30     Royce Murray Jazz Ensemble
  • 5:45 - 6:30     Stan Sorenson and Jazz Prose
  • 6:45 - 7:30     Higher Ground Brass Band
  • 8:00 - 9:15     Nick Manson and Festival Allstars featuring
                         Nick Manson, piano; Jack Radavich, bass;
                         John Lewis, drums; Brice Winston, sax; 
                         Charles McNeal, sax; Dmitri Matheny,
                         flugelhorn; Ashlin Parker, trumpet.

San Marcos Courtyard:

  • 6:00 - 8:00     Ashlin Parker Quartet

 
 
 
Merchant Bands:

  • 6:00 - 8:00     Laurie Fagen & Todd Martino
                         @ diSciacca
  • 6:00 - 9:00     Gypsy Jazz Trio @ La Stalla
  • 6:00 - 9:00     John Chapman Duo @ 
                         Urban Tea Loft
  • 7:00 - 10:00    Joey Leyva's Orchestra Nueva 
                          @ El Zocalo
  • 7:00 - 10:00    Stan Sorenson Trio
                          @ Kokopelli's
  • 9:00 - 11:00    Safe Haven @ Siracha
  • 9:00 - 2:00      Along for the Ride @
                          Murphy's Law
  • 10:00 - 2:00    Power Drive @ El Zocalo 
      

Saturday, March 27, 2010

Main Stage:

  • 12:00 - 12:45  Chandler Gilbert Community College Band
  • 1:00 - 1:45     Higher Ground Brass Band
  • 2:00 - 3:00     Swing Fever
  • 3:15 - 3:45     How Cool is Jazz interactive session
                         with Kazooz for Kids
  • 3:45 - 4:30     John Vold Quartet
  • 4:45 - 5:30     Ashlin Parker Quartet
  • 5:45 - 6:30     Dmitri Matheny Group
  • 6:45 - 7:30     Brice Winston Quartet
  • 8:00 - 9:15     Bleu Orleans

San Marcos Courtyard
The New Orleans Music Stage presented by the
Arizona Jazz Society:

  • 1:00 – 1:50     Sun City Stomperz
  • 2:00 – 2:50     Original Wildcat Jass Band
  • 3:00 – 3:50     52nd St. Jazz Band
  • 4:00 – 4:50     Sun City Stomperz
  • 5:00 – 5:50     Original Wildcat Jass Band
  • 6:00 – 6:50     52nd St. Jazz Band
  • 7:00 – 7:50     Original Wildcat Jass Band

 
 
 
Merchant Bands:

  • Noon - 3:00   Jimmy McElroy Duo
                         @ Kokopelli's
  • 2:00 - 5:00     Kay Peper @ Xico Inc.
  • 6:00 - 8:00     Gypsy Jazz Trio @ diSciacca
  • 6:00 - 9:00     Stan Sorenson Duo
                         @ La Stalla 
  • 6:00 - 9:00     Mood Indigo @ Urban Tea Loft
  • 6:30 - 9:30     Adam Clark Trio @ Kokopelli's
  • 7:00 - 8:00     Cheryl Thurston's Mardi Gras
                         Jazz Band @ San Tan Brewery
  • 7:00 - 10:00    Joey Leyva's Orchestra Nueva 
                          @ El Zocalo
  • 9:00 - 11:00    Safe Haven @ Siracha
  • 9:00 - 2:00      Bobby St. Vincent @ 
                          Murphy's Law
  • 9:15 - 11:30    Cheryl Thurston's Mardi Gras
                          Jazz Band @ San Tan Brewery
  • 10:00 - 2:00    Aztex @ El Zocalo

Sidewalk Bands:

  • 11:00 - 2:00    Thatz That @ Brunchies
  • 1:00 – 4:00     Adam Clark Quartet @ Dazzle
  • 1:00 – 4:00     David Van Schoyck Trio @
                         Country Clipper Barber Shop
  • 1:00 – 4:00     Bobby's Jazz Ensemble @
                          DiSciacca
  • 2:00 – 5:00     Chris Stiles Trio @ Sushi Eye

Additional Festival Highlights

  • Art & Crafts Fair
    Visit our artists and vendors on Friday and Saturday
    during festival hours in Dr. A.J. Chandler Park.
  • Parasol Strolling Walk
    Saturday, March 27 at 1:00 p.m.
    Join us as our jazz musicians take a parasol strolling walk along the sidewalks on San Marcos Place. The walk begins at the corner of Boston St. and San Marcos Place and end at Buffalo St. Make sure to join in and receive your free Mardi Gras beads! 

       

Parking & Merchant Maps
 
Parking is free and plentiful in Historic Downtown Chandler!
In addition to street parking in and around the downtown square, there are also two nearby public parking garages and several open lots where free parking is available.
   

  

Maps
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Downtown Chandler Parking Map (PDF)
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Downtown Chandler Merchants (PDF)

Downtown Chandler Merchants

 
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