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FRIDAY NIGHT2017 MJF Jazz Legend Award HonoreeHerbie HancockTribute to Dizzy Gillespie at 100Kenny Barron Trio With special guests Roy Hargrove, Sean Jones, Pedrito Martinez

2017 MJF Showcase ArtistRegina Carter “Simply Ella”

SATURDAY AFTERNOONThe Memphis ProjectDee Dee BridgewaterThe Mississippi Blues ChildMr. SippGlobal Fusion—South American StyleMonsieur Periné

SATURDAY NIGHTCelebrating a MJF LegendA Tribute to Sonny RollinsFeaturing Jimmy Heath, Joe Lovano, Branford Marsalis,Joshua Redman and Gerald Clayton, Scott Colley & Lewis Nash

From the Broadway hit “Hamilton”Leslie Odom, Jr.2017 MJF CommissionClayton-Hamilton Jazz OrchestraWith special guests Gerald Clayton TrioPremiering John Clayton’s Stories of a Groove: Conception, Evolution, Celebration

SUNDAY AFTERNOONBlack America AgainCommonCelebrating the Thelonious Monk CentennialJohn Beasley Presents MONK’estraJazz FuturesNext Generation Jazz OrchestraDirected by Paul ContosWith Artists-In-Residence John Clayton, Gerald Clayton, Jeff Hamilton

SUNDAY NIGHTTwo Masters/Two PianosHerbie Hancock & Chick CoreaAfrica Meets CubaAngélique Kidjo’s Celia Cruz Tributewith Pedrito MartinezProgressive Bluegrass Pacesetter Meets Influential Jazz MasterChris Thile & Brad Mehldau

arenaHERBIE HANCOCK

KENNY BARRON

DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER

JOHN CLAYTON, JEFF HAMILTON, GERALD CLAYTON

LESLIE ODOM, JR.

JOSHUA REDMAN

BRANFORD MARSALIS

COMMON

CHICK COREA

ANGÉLIQUE KIDJO

CHRIS THILE BRAD MEHLDAU

JIMMY HEATH

REGINA CARTER

GOGO PENGUIN

ROY HARGROVE

JOE LOVANO

KANDACE SPRINGS

INGRID JENSEN / TIA FULLER

LINDA MAY HAN OH

FRIDAYGoGo PenguinMiles MosleyGerald Clayton TrioRoberta GambariniMatt Wilson’s Honey & SaltAlicia OlatujaRay Obiedo & the Latin-Jazz ProjectBerklee Global Jazz AmbassadorsAlong Came BettyLatin Jazz Collective

SATURDAYClayton-Hamilton Jazz OrchestraRegina Carter QuartetRoy Hargrove QuintetJoanne Brackeen TrioPedrito Martinez GroupKyle Eastwood BandSean Jones QuartetKandace SpringsDerrick Hodge with Mike MitchellMonsieur PerinéCon BrioThe SuffersMr. SippSammy Miller and The CongregationAli Ryerson QuartetRodger Fox Big BandBerklee Global Jazz AmbassadorsDownBeat Blindfold Test with Tia FullerTop bands from the 2017 Next Generation Jazz Festival

SUNDAYRegina Carter’s Southern ComfortVijay Iyer SextetJoe Lovano Classic QuartetTia Fuller Quintet featuring Ingrid JensenLinda May Han OhHammond B3 Blowout: James Carter Organ Trio Chester Thompson Group Amendola vs. BladesChano Domínguez TrioRanky TankyRodger Fox Big Band with special guest Chris CainO.F.N.I. TrioSandy Cressman and Homenagem BrasileiraAndy Weis & the Monterey All-StarsFamily Day – Visit the Jazz Education StageTop bands from the 2017 Next Generation Jazz FestivalPartial List / Artists Subject to Change

ALL WEEKENDJazz on Film in the Jazz Theater A Tribute to Lee Morgan: I Called Him Morgan –A film by Kasper Collin Chick Corea: The Musician–A film by Arne B. RostadConversations with Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea and Jimmy HeathMatthew Whitaker on the Yamaha AvantGrand at the Courtyard StageArena Simulcasts in the Jazz TheaterCoffee House Gallery Photo Exhibit: Jim Marshall-Jazz FestivalSilent auction, beer tastings and entertainment in the North Coast Brewing Co. Jazz Education Pavilion

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VIJAY IYER

ALICIA OLATUJA

PEDRITO MARTINEZ

DERRICK HODGE

Create your own unique experience at the Monterey JazzFestival! Whether you are a first-time attendee lookingfor all that the Festival has to offer, or you are a longtimepatron, MJF has something for everyone.

TICKETSTo best select your ticket options, first decide what type of attendee you are:Are you a jazz enthusiast? You’ve attended the Festival before and enjoy thein-depth, weekend-long experience?

> We recommend the Full Weekend Arena Package.Are you a jazz sampler? You like to go from stage to stage, wanting to tastemany different flavors of jazz?

> We recommend the Full Weekend Grounds Package.Are you a casual music fan? You’re looking to explore jazz but just don’t haveall weekend free?

> We recommend Single Day Tickets for the Arena or Grounds.

Are you a family, looking for a great daytime outing in Monterey?

> We recommend Sunday Single Day Grounds Tickets for family fun.

PARKINGNow that you know what type of ticket to purchase, decide where you will park.

Weekend Attendees:Fairgrounds parking, with its close proximity to the action, may best fit your needs. Fairgroundsparking requires the purchase of a Full Weekend Arena or Full Weekend Grounds Package.

If you own a RV and will use it to travel to the Festival, RV parking on the Monterey County Fairgrounds may be an option for you. RV parking requires the purchase of a Full Weekend Arenaor Full Weekend Grounds Package.

Single Day Attendees:Parking at Monterey Peninsula College and riding the free, continuous shuttle may best fit your needs.

PREMIER CLUB HOSPITALITYThe District 7 Premier Club offers an exclusive dining experience in a relaxed atmosphere duringyour downtime at the Festival. Featuring a no-host bar, complimentary meals and private restrooms,

the District 7 Premier Club is your choice for exclusive dining.

JAZZ LEGENDS GALA / SEPTEMBER 14The 11th Annual Jazz Legends Gala, held at the Inn at Spanish Bay in PebbleBeach, will honor Herbie Hancock on Thursday, September 14, 2017.Special performances at this beautiful location will feature the GeraldClayton Trio, Regina Carter, and the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra. Cost is

$290 per person. Proceeds from this event benefit Monterey Jazz Festival’sjazz education programs. Contact 831.373.3366 for more information.

PURCHASE MJF TICKETSVisit us at www.montereyjazzfestival.org or call 888.248.6499Ph

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MAY 15Single Day Tickets

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Something for Everyone.

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FULL WEEKEND ARENA PACKAGES: $315 and upArena Packages include one (1) reserved seat (renewable each year),for all five shows on the Arena/Jimmy Lyons Stage AND access to theother seven general admission Grounds stages located throughout theFairgrounds for the entire weekend. Everyone, regardless of age, musthave a ticket to enter the Arena.

FULL WEEKEND GROUNDS PACKAGES: $145Grounds Packages include one (1) Grounds ticket for each day of theFestival. They provide access to seven general admission Groundsstages located throughout the Fairgrounds. You do not have access tothe Arena/Jimmy Lyons Stage with this ticket.

SINGLE DAY ARENA TICKETS: $82 Fri / $164 Sat or SunOne (1) reserved seat for all shows on one (1) particular day, on theArena/Jimmy Lyons Stage AND access to the other seven generaladmission Grounds stages located throughout the Fairgrounds.Everyone, regardless of age, must have a ticket to enter the Arena.

SINGLE DAY GROUNDS TICKETS: $45 Fri / $60 Sat or SunOne (1) Grounds ticket for (1) particular day of the Festival. This ticketprovides access to seven general admission Grounds stages locatedthroughout the Fairgrounds. You do not have access to theArena/Jimmy Lyons Stage with this ticket.

PREMIER CLUB HOSPITALITY: $75 Fri / $125 Sat or Sun / $300 WeekendThe District 7 Premier Club is the ultimate in hospitality at the MontereyJazz Festival. Benefits include a furnished setting, complimentarymeals and non-alcoholic beverages, closed circuit Arena simulcasts, ano-host bar, and private restrooms. Arena or Grounds Ticket purchaseis required. Purchase of Premier Club does not allow entry to theMonterey Jazz Festival. Premier Club hospitality is nontransferable.

FAIRGROUNDS PARKING: $20 Fri / $40 Sat or Sun / $100 WeekendLocated on-site at the Monterey County Fairgrounds with in/outprivileges. This parking is available for purchase exclusively for patronswho have purchased the Full Weekend Arena Package or Full WeekendGrounds Package.

MPC GENERAL PARKING: $15 per DayGeneral Parking is located off-site at Monterey Peninsula College, justminutes from the Fairgrounds, and includes a free, continuous shuttleto and from the Festival. There are no in/out privileges with this parking.

RV PARKING ON FAIRGROUNDS: $199 per Night, 3-Night MinimumLocated on-site at the Monterey County Fairgrounds with in/outprivileges for chase/tow cars ONLY. This parking is available forpurchase exclusively for patrons who have purchased the FullWeekend Arena Package or the Full Weekend Grounds Package.

MILITARY & STUDENT DISCOUNT:$20 Single Day Grounds / $50 Full Weekend GroundsGrounds Tickets Available for purchase at the Box Office the week ofthe Festival ONLY. Must show valid Active Duty Military or Student I.D.

CHILDREN:Children 2 and under are free for Grounds admission ONLY. Childrenages 3-18 are just $20 on Friday, Saturday or Sunday for Groundsadmission. Ticket prices do not include a $2 Monterey Fairgrounds Facility Fee.

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