July 20-27th 2008 in San Francisco
Come Celebrate
the 14th Annual
NORTH BEACH JAZZ FEST.

Sponsorship Opportunities: Available upon Request.
Info line : info@sunsetpromotions.net

Alistair Monroe and Sunset Promotions present the 14th Annual North Beach Jazz Fest
Two years after San Francisco stood up and saved the event from possible extinction, North Beach Jazz Fest has ballooned to a 7-day lineup featuring 4 additional night shows. With the controversy, the sectioned-off park, and the politics safely behind it, , the Festival can now go back to what it does best, representing the soul of San Francisco. "Expanding the Festival back to 7 days and adding 2 Great American Music Hall shows may seem ambitious." said NBJF co-director Robbie Kowal "But without the politics to contend with, the music's always been a breeze for us."

Kicking off on Sunday, July 20 and spreading over the next week, the visionaries at Sunset Promotions and festival founder Alistair Monroe bring you what has been lovingly referred to as the "Soul of San Francisco." The festival boasts an annual attendance of over 50,000 and an abundance of free and all-ages programming, making it San Francisco's foremost urban music festival. In its fourteenth year, this locally produced festival presents musicians who continue to push jazz into the future, while honoring its glorious past.

North Beach Jazz Fest has purposely maintained a distinctly grassroots, homegrown feel by consistently featuring local talent, and incorporating the neighborhood's unique jazz culture into the festivities. There's also an abundance of all-ages programming including the two days in Washington Square, the Great American Music Hall shows and many of the "Jazz on Grant" events. This year, the event also includes Sunday, Monday and Tuesday appearances by jazz legends Mike Clark & Paul Jackson and weekend shows at the Great American Music Hall featuring Bitter:Sweet (Friday) and the Breakestra (Saturday). Along with the stellar daytime weekend shows in Washington Square, the remainder of he Festival's night shows will take place in intimate North Beach venues, including the Festival's home-base, Mojito.

"This is definitely not your father's jazz festival," says founder Alistair Monroe. "The North Beach Jazz Fest is about hosting a great music in one of the city's most dynamic and storied neighborhoods. We bring people together to celebrate the cultural heritage of this neighborhood and this city."

JAZZANGEL: THE 2008 VIP EXPERIENCE
Support NBJF and immerse yourself in a week of amazing music

Fest and immerse yourself in a week of amazing music

o Exclusive $250 "NBJF JazzAngel Package" includes:
o Allweek night show pass (includes both Great American Music Hall Shows
o VIP Access area in Washington Square - VIP restroom and bar
o NBJF Tee Shirt and Commemorative 2008 NBJF poster

SUNDAY, JULY 20, MONDAY, JULY 21 and TUESDAY, JULY 22:
"Headhunting with
Mike Clark & Paul Jackson" and Skerik

For the past 7 years, North Beach Jazz fest has started on Wednesday, and it took an extraordinary set of circumstances to make the festival add three extra days. Those circumstances are drummer Mike Clark, bassist/keyboardist Paul Jackson, and the saxophone superstar known as Skerik. The trio will play three (probably sold out) shows at NBJF's flagship venue, Mojito. Clark and Jackson are best known for their work as part of the legendary jazz-fusion supergroup Herbie Hancock & the Headhunters. Between them they have played for a who's who of the jazz and funk world and with Jackson in Tokyo and Clark in New York, any chance to see them in San Francisco is precious. Skerik, though younger, has alsoplayed with his share of jazz, funk and punk illuminati and the three even toured together on some of the 21st Century Headhunters Tours.
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· AT MOJITO - 1337 Grant Ave, @ Green, 9pm doors
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 23:
"Jazz on Grant"

"Jazz on Grant" kicks off the NBJF every year with free jazz in more than a dozen clubs, cafes, bars and restaurants.
NOTICE: THE OPENING WITH REALISTIC ORCHESTRA HAS BEEN MOVED TO MOJITO. (Not Italian Athletic Club)

This year the event will kick off at Mojito at 7pm with a performance by the Realistic Orchestra. Led by composer/trombonist/bassist Adam Theis, Realistic is a 20+ piece jazz orchestra composed from the "Jazz Mafia" collective. Other announced J.O.G. artists include Gregory James, the Park, and NBJF legend BJ Papa.

2007 Jazz on Grant Schedule:
· Mojito 7pm: Realistic Orchestra - 1630 Stockton St, 7pm
All subsequent shows run from 8-11pm
· Mojito 10pm: Realistic Orchestra (7-9) the Jazz Mafia (10-2) - 1337 Grant Ave
· Royale: the Park - 1326 Grant Ave
· Ristorante Ideale: Gregory James - Grant Ave
· Cafe Trieste: TBA - Grant @ Valejo
· Savoy Tivoli: The Ritual - 1434 Grant Ave
· Live Worms Gallery - New Orleans Trio (6-9) and Boca do Rio (10-2) - 1341 Grant Ave
· King's ChaCha: Mingo's Tribe 3 - 1268 Grant Ave
· Columbus Cafe: DUUY Quintet - 562 Green
· Amante: Stephane Wrembel- 570 Green
· Dell'Uva: Blues in the Pocket - 1534 Stockton
· Tony Nic's: Matt Moorish - 1534 Stockton
· Cafe Divine: Craig Ventresco & Meredith Axelrod - 1600 Stockton
· Vesuvios Miles Ahead - 255 Columbus
· Trattoria Pinocchio: Nova Jazz - 401 Columbus Ave
· Steps of Rome: Snake Plisskin Quintet - 348 Columbus Ave
· Giordano Bros: Kioshi Foster & Sean Leahy - 303 Columbus Ave
· Café Roma: NK Band - 526 Columbus Ave
· Pasta Pomodoro: Marcus Stephens - 731 Union

THURSDAY, JULY 24:
"Latin Block Party"

"Latin Jazz Night" features artists who bring a decidedly Latin flavor. Mojito welcomes the salsa, reggaeton and hip hop of San Francisco family-favorite Dos Four y Los Mios. The Grant & Green will feature live salsa and Latin jazz from New Orleans own Otra and John Ulloa y su Mision. Maggy McGarry's welcome Puro Bandido featuring members of Santana and Malo. Latin Jazz night has been extended into 5 venues that will be running simultaneously with one wristband cover charge of $10. All four venues kick off at 9pm but as an added bonus for earlybirds, Django Reinhardt clone Stephane Wrembel will also play a free happy-hour set at Mojito from 6-9pm. VIEW THE ARTIST BIOGRAPHIES
· DosFour y Los Mios @ Mojito - 1337 Grant Ave, @ Green 9pm-close
· Fito Reinoso @ Live Worms - 1371 Grant Ave
· Puro Bandido @ Maggy McGarry's - 1355 Grant Ave
· John Ulloa y su Mision @ Royale - 1330 Grant Ave
· FREE HAPPY HOUR JAZZ WITH Stephane Wrembel@ Mojito - 1337 Grant Ave, @ Green 6-9pm happy-hour jazz
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FRIDAY, JULY 25: NIGHT SHOW 1
"Jazz Forward I:
Bitter:Sweet + the Frequency + Tal M Klein
at the Great American Music Hall"

"Jazz Forward" features artists that are trying to bring jazz into the future, or who have incorporated jazz principles into futuristic music. NBJF 2008 proudly presents "Lipstick Jungle" themesters and critical darling Bitter:Sweet along with soundscape creators The Frequency at Great American Music Hall in an all-ages show. Millions of people have heard the infectious tunes of Bitter:Sweet via their debut album The Mating Game, as one of their many friends on MySpace, or in their favorite movies and TV shows. Since coming on the scene last year with their debut album, Bitter:Sweet has received a plethora of accolades from the press including The Los Angeles Times who claimed The Mating Game as “perhaps the best album of its kind since Portishead’s ‘Dummy’ was released more than a decade ago” and URB magazine who called the album, “delicious." The Frequency are an experimental rock band based in Los Angeles. Based upon a love of Moogs, the sound of a real Fender Rhodes piano and vintage Fender amps, the collective sound is a reflection of things old and new.
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· AT GREAT AMERICAN MUSIC HALL - 850 O'Farrell St @ Larkin, 8pm doors
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FRIDAY, JULY 25: NIGHT SHOW 2
"Jazz Forward II:
LEBO (of ALO) & Stephane Wrembel Trio at Mojito"

"Jazz Forward" features artists that are trying to bring jazz into the future, or who have incorporated jazz principles into futuristic music. NBJF 2008 proudly presents ALO guitarist Dan Lebowitz Group and Stephane Wrembel Trio appear at Mojito. From guitar solos that sweep the gamut of his instrument's range without sacrificing its natural expressiveness, to rhythmic riffs that chank along with the steadiness of a jackhammer, Lebowitz's playing is as notable for its variety as its laid-back execution. When Dan’s not busy with San Francisco's beloved funk-rock outfit ALO, he can be seen performing with numerous groups as both a guitarist and a percussionist. Lebo is his solo project, a chance to stretch out not just his guitar chops, but his vocal and songwriting skills as well.
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· AT MOJITO - 1337 Grant Ave, @ Green, 9pm doors
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SATURDAY, JULY 26
"Ladies in the Park"
Rosin Coven, Jennifer Johns , Nobody from Ipanema, Megan Jacobs DJ Daneekah, MC Sterling James

The first of two amazing days of free music in Washington Square Park features an all-star lineup of artists with a distinctly female flair - all of the bands feature female vocalists.The Bay Area's own pagan lounge ensemble Rosin Coven will show off their cellos, standup basses and ruffled dresses. Oakland gospel-soul singer Jennifer Johns local Brazil-groovers Nobody from Ipanema and Los Angeles crooner Megan Jacobs do their part to make the sun shine. Radio star Sterling James MC's

SATURDAY SCHEDULE TBA

at Washington Square Park
CORNER of COLUMBUS & UNION, San Francisco
SEE IT ON A MAP
PLOT PUBLIC TRANSIT AT SF MUNI
NO COVER!!! | Noon-7pm | ALL AGES
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SATURDAY, JULY 26: NIGHT SHOW 1
"JazzFunk I:
the Breakestra and J-Boogie's Dubtronic Sciencel
at the Great American Music Hall"

"JazzFunk" features shows that blur the lines between contemporary jazz and oldschool funk. Los Angeles' famed rootsfunk revivalists the Breakestra make their first SF appearance in almost 2 years, appearing at an all-ages blowout with Bay Area world soul heroes J-Boogie's Dubtronic Science plus special guest Golden Shelltoes at the Great American Music Hall. Formed by breaks fanatic Miles Tackett, Breakestra is a constantly morphing jazz-funk-hip-hop orchestra based in Los Angeles. We are thrilled to welcome the Breakestra back to San Francisco for their first show since 2006, and their first ever appearance at the Great American Music Hall on Saturday, July 26.
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· AT GREAT AMERICAN MUSIC HALL - 850 O'Farrell St @ Larkin, 8pm doors
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SATURDAY, JULY 26: NIGHT SHOW 2
"JazzFunk II:
On the One & Stephane Wrembel Trio at Mojito"

"JazzFunk" features artists that are trying to bring jazz into the future, or who have incorporated jazz principles into futuristic music. NBJF 2008 proudly presents master drummer John Staten and his band On the One and Stephane Wrembel Trio at Mojito. an Diego Music Award Winners for Best Jazz Album (2007), On the One walks alongside live acts Karl Denson Trio and the Greyboy All-Stars when it comes to export music from Southern California. Drum King John Staten (Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe) teamed up with long time friend and sax aficionado Jesse Molloy (Giant People) to create ON THE ONE in the summer of ‘06. Bassist Andy Irvine (Giant People) and the recent addition of guitarist Pete Lombardo square this funky soul rock quartet. With music industry heavy hitters calling him one of the best drummers in the business, Staten’s hard hitting hip-hop beats drive ON THE ONE’s sound. Sax, groove bass, and effortless guitar team up to bring generations of music lovers to the dance floor. Don’t miss the Funkdown.
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· AT MOJITO - 1337 Grant Ave, @ Green, 9pm doors
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SUNDAY, JULY 27
"Gentlemen in the Park"
Eddie Gale, New Monsoon , LEBO (Dan Lebowitz Group), On the One

Sunday represents the second of two sublime days of free music in bucolic Washington Square Park featuring San Jose jazz legend and Sun Ra sideman Eddie Gale. The jams will be in full effect due to the efforts of Bay Area favorites New Monsoon and LEBO (Dan Lebowitz Group) and San Diego's On the One. Also appearing will be local jazz hero Gregory James, DJ Tom Thump and MC Sterling James



SUNDAY SCHEDULE TBA

at Washington Square Park
CORNER of COLUMBUS & UNION, San Francisco
SEE IT ON A MAP
PLOT PUBLIC TRANSIT AT SF MUNI
NO COVER!!! | 1pm-7pm | ALL AGES
VIEW THE ARTIST BIOGRAPHIES

SUNDAY, JULY 27: NIGHT SHOW
"THE LEGEND" EDDIE GALE & FRIENDS @ MOJITO

We close out the festival with an evening set by San Jose's jazz ambassador, Eddie Gale. A longtime Sun Ra Arkestra member and compatriot of John Coltrane and Sonny Rollins, Gale is among the foremost jazz artists ever to reside in the Bay Area. We are honored to welcome him for his first-ever appearance at North Beach Jazz Fest on Sunday afternoon, and evening.
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· AT MOJITO - 1337 Grant Ave, @ Green, 9pm doors
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WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK LAYOUT

1: FINAL SITE MAP ONLINE: Click here to view

ABOUT THE PARK LAYOUT: North Beach Jazz Fest has always prided itself on a sterling safety record (no fights, or major incidents in 12 years) and an excellent relationship with our neighbors. We also always understood that there are those who sincerely believe that there should be no alcohol in public parks. In 2006 we instituted an ammended layout and the results were spectacular. Feedback from all city agencies was resoundingly positive. Furthermore, our attendees proved once again to be the responsible, reasonable, and measured festival-goers that have made San Francisco famous. This year, due to our exemplary record, the dividing line of barricades that has divided Washington Square is GONE! To continue the good mojo, we ask that you have a look at the SITE MAP, to be better prepared for a terrific 2008 North Beach Jazz Fest.
SOME GUIDELINES

• NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL ALLOWED: No beer cans, wine bottles, hard alcohol, flasks etc. (including unopenned bottles) will be allowed in the park. Sorry folks; we have always been cool about this but our neighbors and SFPD are insisting and we want to be respectful of their wishes. Bags and coolers will be inspected at all festival access points. PLEASE MAKE THIS REGRETABLE CHANGE EASY ON US AND OUR VOLUNTEERS by cooperating fully and spreading the word to your friends.
• All alcohol SALES will be restricted to a blocked-off area of Union Street which will be accessible only to 21+ wristbanded adults (Pink Zone on the Site Map)
• VOLUNTEER! We will need a lot more help to make this all run smoothly so we are looking for many more volunteers for this year's festival. If you are interested in helping out (it's ACTUALLY FUN!) please click here.