Celebrate LIVE!

FRIDAY NIGHTUnited We SwingJazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton MarsalisPresent Spaceswith “Lil Buck” & Jared Grimes2018 MJF Jazz Legend Award Honoree & Showcase ArtistDianne Reeves 2018 Artists-in-ResidenceTia Fuller & Ingrid Jensen PresentTribute to Geri AllenThe Fierce Nurturer: Life of a Song Through Spiritwith Terri Lyne Carrington, Kris Davis, Shamie Royston, Maurice Chestnut, DJ Val & Robert Hurst

SATURDAY AFTERNOON2018 MJF CommissionOscar Hernández & the Spanish Harlem OrchestraBlue Note Recording ArtistLean on Me:José James Celebrates Bill WithersDetroit’s Queen of the BluesThornetta Davis

SATURDAY NIGHTNew Orleans Meets BrooklynJon Batiste with the Dap-KingsCelebrating a MJF LegendRemembering Ray Brown featuring Christian McBride, Benny Green, Greg Hutchinson and special guests John Clayton, John Patitucci & Dianne Reeves

60th Anniversary EditionMonterey Jazz Festival on TourCécile McLorin Salvant, Bria Skonberg, Melissa Aldana,Christian Sands, Yasushi Nakamura, Jamison Ross

SUNDAY AFTERNOONCelebrating 80 Years YoungCharles Lloyd & the Marvelswith special guest Lucinda Williams

From the Delta to the Desert, a World Music SupergroupBokantéJazz FuturesNext Generation Jazz OrchestraDirected by Paul Contoswith Artists-in-Residence Tia Fuller & Ingrid Jensen

SUNDAY NIGHT9-Time Grammy WinnerNorah Joneswith Brian Blade & Chris ThomasSaxophone LegendCelebrating Michael BreckerRandy Brecker, Donny McCaslin, Gil Goldstein,Adam Rogers, John Patitucci, Antonio Sanchez

DownBeat Poll WinnerAnat Cohen TentetMusical Director, Oded Lev-Ari

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LUCINDA WILLIAMS

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CHARLES LLOYD

NORAH JONES

ANAT COHEN

DIANNE REEVES

OSCAR HERNÁNDEZ

JON BATISTE

WYNTON MARSALIS

TIA FULLER & INGRID JENSEN

JOSÉ JAMES

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FRIDAYChristian McBride Trio with Benny Green & Greg HutchinsonJane Bunnett & MaquequeCameron GravesJane Ira BloomKNOWERAdam Rogers & DiceTammy L. Hall Peace-tet with special guest Kim NalleyThumbscrew with Mary Halvorson, Michael Formanek, Tomas FujiwaraHristo Vitchev QuartetLisa Mezzacappa’s avantNOIRAnastassiya Petrova Organ Quartet, from Berklee College of Music

SATURDAYLean on Me: José James celebrates Bill WithersDonny McCaslin GroupDave Grusin Solo pianoIngrid & Christine Jensen InfinitudeFred Hersch Solo, Duo (with Jane Ira Bloom), TrioTia Fuller QuartetNo BS! Brass BandMwenso & the ShakesThornetta Davis Detroit’s Queen of the Blues Harold Lopez-Nussa TrioJohn Santos Sextet Unusual Standards with Kenny Washington & Destani WolfJamie Baum Septet+The Baylor ProjectKristen Strom The Music of John Shifflett32nd St. Brass Band from the US Navy Akili & Ayana Bradley Quinte tConversation with Dianne ReevesConversation with Dave GrusinAnastassiya Petrova Organ Quartet, from Berklee College of MusicTop bands from the 2018 Next Generation Jazz Festival

SUNDAYDianne ReevesMJF on Tour Cécile McLorin Salvant, Bria Skonberg, Melissa Aldana, Christian Sands, Yasushi Nakamura, Jamison RossWadada Leo Smith presents America’s National ParksHammond B3 Blow-Out! Joey DeFrancesco & the People Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio Bobby Floyd TrioBill Frisell TrioVeronica SwiftJulian Lage TrioKatie Thiroux TrioLadamaGabriel RoyalGary Meek QuartetAya Takazawa QuintetDownBeat Blindfold Test with John ClaytonConversation about Michael BreckerFamily Day – Visit the North Coast Brewing Co. Jazz Education StageTop bands from the 2018 Next Generation Jazz FestivalPartial List / Artists Subject to Change

ALL WEEKENDJazz on Film in the Jazz Theater:

Dave Grusin: Not Enough Time and Two Trains Runnin’Conversations with jazz artistsAddison Frei on the Yamaha AvantGrand at the Courtyard StageStudent bands on the North Coast Brewing Co. Jazz Education StageArena Simulcasts in the Jazz TheaterPacific Jazz Café Exhibit: The Color of Jazz: Album cover photographs by Pete TurnerSilent auction, beer tastings and entertainment in theNorth Coast Brewing Co. Jazz Education Pavilion

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WADADA LEO SMITH

CHRISTIAN SANDS

JULIAN LAGE

BILL FRISELL

THORNETTA DAVIS

JANE IRA BLOOM

BRIA SKONBERG & MELISSA ALDANA

FRED HERSCH

JANE BUNNETT

THUMBSCREW

DONNY MCCASLIN

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Find the TICKET that’s right for you.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.

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Weekend ParkingFairgrounds 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 CountyFairgrounds may be an option for you. RV parking requires the purchase of a Full Weekend Arenaor Full Weekend Grounds Package.

Single Day ParkingParking at Monterey Peninsula College and riding the free shuttle may best fit your needs.

Premier Club HospitalityThe Premier Club offers an exclusive dining experience in a relaxed atmosphere during yourdowntime at the Festival. Featuring a hosted bar, complimentary meals and private restrooms,the Premier Club is your choice for exclusive dining.

Jazz Legends Gala / September 20The 12th Annual Jazz Legends Gala, held at the Inn at Spanish Bay in Pebble Beach, will honor NEA Jazz Master Dianne Reeves on Thursday, September 20,2018. Special performances at this beautiful location will feature the ChristianMcBride Trio with Benny Green on piano, and the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra. Cost is $325 per person. Proceeds from this event benefit Monterey

Jazz Festival’s jazz education programs. Contact 831.373.3366 for more.

Purchase MJF TicketsVisit us at www.montereyjazzfestival.org or call 888.248.6499

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May 11Single Day Tickets

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THANKS TO OUR MJF61 PARTNERS

FULL WEEKEND ARENA PACKAGES: $340 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: $155Grounds 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: $87 Fri / $174 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 / $65 Sat or SunOne (1) Grounds ticket for each day of the Festival. This ticket providesaccess to seven general admission Grounds stages located throughoutthe Fairgrounds. You do not have access to the Arena/Jimmy LyonsStage with this ticket.

PREMIER CLUB HOSPITALITY: $90 Fri / $150 Sat or Sun / $340 WeekendThe Premier Club is the ultimate in hospitality at the Monterey JazzFestival. Benefits include a furnished setting, complimentary meals andnon-alcoholic beverages, closed circuit Arena simulcasts, a hosted bar,and private restrooms. Purchase of Premier Club alone does not allowentry to the Monterey Jazz Festival; an Arena or Grounds Ticketpurchase is required to enter the Fairground gates. Premier Club hospitality is nontransferable.

FAIRGROUNDS PARKING: $25 Fri / $50 Sat or Sun / $125 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 shuttle to and fromthe 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 WILL INCREASE FESTIVAL WEEK, SEPTEMBER 17-23

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