WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13: Berks Jazz Fest preview concert
7:30 p.m.: Berks Jazz Fest Night/Alvernia Performing Arts Series
HOT CLUB OF PHILADELPHIA
Francis Hall Theater and Recital Hall at Alvernia University
Tickets: alvernia.edu/arts-culture/
FRIDAY, MARCH 15: Berks Jazz Fest preview concert 7:30 p.m.: Berks Jazz Fest Night/Jazz Upstairs Series
CRAIG THATCHER JAZZ PROJECT
Miller Symphony Hall Rodale Community Room, Allentown
Tickets: millersymphonyhall.org
MARCH 16-APRIL 7: Berks Jazz Fest preview event Berks Jazz Fest for Kids
ART DOG
Yocum Institute for Arts Education
Tickets: http://www.institute-of-arts.org
THURSDAY, MARCH 28: Berks Jazz Fest preview concert 7:30 p.m.: Berks Jazz Fest Night
DAVE STAHL BIG BAND
featuring special guests ANDY SNITZER, GERALD VEASLEY
The Hebron Catering and Events Facility Lebanon
Tickets: http://www.davestahl.com
SATURDAY, MARCH 30: Berks Jazz Fest preview concert 7 p.m.: Jazz on Penn Avenue
PIANO DUET: KIRK REESE & ANDY ROBERTS
plus BERKS PIANO QUARTET
Yocum Institute for Arts Education
Tickets: http://www.institute-of-arts.org
TUESDAY, APRIL 2: Berks Jazz Fest preview concert 7:30 p.m.: Berks Jazz Fest Night
THE LAST BIG BAND
Crowne Plaza Reading Goodnites Lounge: $10 at door
FRIDAY, APRIL 5 7:30 p.m.: WRTI 90.1 FM presents
MILES DAVIS: BIRTH OF THE COOL TRIBUTE
Mike Eben, Chris Heslop, Ken Kemmerer, Dave Lazorcik, Bob Meashey,
Steve Meashey, Marty Mellinger, Albert Rivera, Bill Smith, Al Stokes
Club ECP at the DoubleTree: $20 (General Admission)
7:30 p.m.: Opening Night Celebration
BRIAN CULBERTSON
Santander Performing Arts Center: $58 & $51 (Reserved Seating)
7:30 p.m.: Hall of Fame Drummer
STEVE SMITH & VITAL INFORMATION NYC EDITION
Andy Fusco, Baron Browne, Mark Soskin, Vinny Valentino
The Inn at Reading: $39 (General Admission)
9 p.m.: Funky Dance Party
REGGIE BROWN & BUNCH-A-FUNK
Crowne Plaza Reading Goodnites Lounge: $15 at door
9:30 p.m.: Cheers Lounge Jazz Party
AL “DJ ACT” TAYLOR
DoubleTree by Hilton Reading/Cheers Lounge: FREE
SATURDAY, APRIL 13
7 p.m.: WDAS 105.3 FM presents
BONEY JAMES
Scottish Rite Cathedral: $55 (Reserved Seating)
7 p.m.: WDIY 88.1 FM presents A Night of Great Vocals
LEAN ON ME: JOSÉ JAMES CELEBRATES BILL WITHERS
plus LIZZ WRIGHT
Miller Center for the Arts: $59 (Reserved Seating)
7:30 p.m.: Gypsy Jazz Celebration at WCR
DJANGO REINHARDT ALL-STAR DJAM hosted by JULIEN LABRO
featuring Olli Soikkeli, Josh Taylor, Max O’Rourke, Eduardo Belo,
Chris Heslop, Trey LaRue, Zach Brock, Gonzalo Bergara
WCR Center for the Arts: $35 (General Admission)
8 p.m.: Rockin’ Blues
CARL FILIPIAK & THE JIMI JAZZ BAND
Crowne Plaza Reading Goodnites Lounge: $10 at door
9:30 p.m.: Cheers Lounge Party
AL “DJ ACT” TAYLOR
DoubleTree by Hilton Reading/Cheers Lounge: FREE
10 p.m.: WDAS 105.3 FM presents
REMEMBERING GROVER AT 75! GERALD ALBRIGHT, EVERETTE
HARP, KIRK WHALUM, ANDY SNITZER with GROVER WASHINGTON
JR.’S ORIGINAL BAND and THE BERKS HORNS
DoubleTree by Hilton Reading/Grand Ballroom: $55 (Reserved Seating)
Midnight: GERALD VEASLEY’S MIDNIGHT JAM featuring Nick Colionne,
Kim Waters, Art Sherrod, Althea Rene, Chris “Big Dog” Davis, Brian Bromberg, Tony Moore,
Ray Fuller, Tom Zink, Karen Briggs, Donald Robinson, Slam Allen, Richard Waller and more
The Inn at Reading: $30 (General Admission)
SUNDAY, APRIL 14
10 a.m. doors, buffet/11:30 a.m. show: Smooth Jazz JJZ Sunday Brunch
BRIAN BROMBERG‘S UNAPOLOGETICALLY FUNKY BIG BOMBASTIC
BAND featuring Everette Harp, Ray Fuller, Tony Moore, Tom Zink
The Berks Horns
The Inn at Reading: $50 (General Admission; Includes brunch)
10 a.m. doors/11:30 a.m. show: WRTI 90.1 FM Sunday Brunch
DAVE STAHL QUINTET featuring Tom Strohman, Lew Leabman,
Wayne Fox, Rob Cochran
Club ECP at the DoubleTree: $45 (General Admission, includes brunch)
1:30 p.m.: The Frank Scott Memorial Art Show
THE ART OF JAZZ/AWARDS CEREMONY
GoggleWorks Center for the Arts’ Schmidt Gallery: FREE
3 p.m.: Smooth Jazz JJZ presents
BOB JAMES TRIO featuring Billy Kilson, Michael Palazzolo
Miller Center for the Arts: $49 (Reserved Seating)
6 p.m.: The Grand Finale
KIRK WHALUM’S GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JAZZ CELEBRATION
with special guest TAKE 6 plus KEVIN WHALUM, JOHN STODDART,
DOXA GOSPEL ENSEMBLE
Scottish Rite Cathedral: $55 (Reserved Seating)
TUESDAY, APRIL 16 post Berks Jazz Fest concert
7:30 p.m.: KU Presents! Series
ARTURO SANDOVAL
Kutztown University Schaeffer Auditorium
Ticket info at kutztownpresents.org
FRIDAY, APRIL 5 (continued)
10 p.m.: Smooth Jazz JJZ presents
JEFFREY OSBORNE
DoubleTree by Hilton Reading/Grand Ballroom: $55 (Reserved Seating)
Midnight
GERALD VEASLEY’S MIDNIGHT JAM featuring Nick Colionne, Brian Bromberg,
Joe McBride, Steve Cole, Jeff Kashiwa, Jackiem Joyner, Albert Rivera, Jay Rowe, Donald
Robinson, Richard Waller, JJ Sansaverino, Carl Anderson, Kevin Whalum and more
The Inn at Reading: $30 (General Admission)
SATURDAY, APRIL 6 1:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.: WRTI 90.1 FM presents
I GOT LIFE: THE MUSIC OF NINA SIMONE featuring CAROL RIDDICK &
GERALD VEASLEY
Club ECP at the DoubleTree: $35 (General Admission)
2 p.m.: WDIY 88.1 FM presents
WALTER TROUT plus BRUCE KATZ BAND
The Inn at Reading: $49 (General Admission)
2 p.m. & 8 p.m.: Steely Dan Tribute
THE ROYAL SCAM
Crowne Plaza Reading Goodnites Lounge: $25 (General Admission)
2 p.m.: WHUR 96.3 FM presents
ART SHERROD & THE ASJ ORCHESTRA’S MOTOWN, SOUL REVUE
and ARETHA FRANKLIN TRIBUTE
Jeff Kashiwa, Elan Trotman, Paul Brown, Kevin Whalum,
Tracy Hamlin, Jeff Bradshaw, David P Stevens, Benjie Porecki
DoubleTree by Hilton Reading/Grand Ballroom: $55 (Reserved Seating)
7 p.m.: WHUR 96.3 FM presents
SWEET, SEXY SOUL! WILL DOWNING, HOWARD HEWETT,
AVERY SUNSHINE
Santander Performing Arts Center: $58 & $51 (Reserved Seating)
7:30 p.m.: WDIY 88.1 FM presents Pops 50th Anniversary Celebration
KEIKO MATSUI and the READING POPS ORCHESTRA
Miller Center for the Arts: $49 (Reserved Seating)
9:30 p.m.: Cheers Lounge Jazz Party
AL “DJ ACT” TAYLOR
DoubleTree by Hilton Reading/Cheers Lounge: FREE
10 p.m.: WHUR 96.3 FM presents
THE SOUL OF JAZZ! ERIC ROBERSON, NICK COLIONNE,
BRIAN SIMPSON, ALEX BUGNON, ERIC DARIUS
DoubleTree by Hilton Reading/Grand Ballroom: $55 (Reserved Seating)
Midnight
GERALD VEASLEY’S MIDNIGHT JAM featuring Nick Colionne, Brian Bromberg,
Joe McBride, Steve Cole, Jeff Kashiwa, Jackiem Joyner, Albert Rivera, Jay Rowe, Donald
Robinson, Richard Waller, JJ Sansaverino, Carl Anderson, Kevin Whalum and more
The Inn at Reading: $30 (General Admission)
SUNDAY, APRIL 7
10 a.m. doors, buffet/11:30 a.m. show: Smooth Jazz JJZ Sunday Brunch
JOE MCBRIDE & THE TEXAS RHYTHM CLUB: UNCHAIN MY HORNS!
featuring THE BERKS HORNS: Mike Anderson, Rob Diener, Chuck
Gottesman, Skip Spratt, Andy Mohler
DoubleTree by Hilton Reading/Grand Ballroom: $51 (Reserved Seating; Includes brunch)
1 p.m.: DOC MULLIGAN GET JazzED DAY
MIDDLE SCHOOL BIG BAND FESTIVAL
Miller Center for the Arts: $10/adults; $5/students at door
FRIDAY, APRIL 12
7 p.m.: Smooth Jazz JJZ presents
WEST COAST JAM! RICHARD ELLIOTT, RICK BRAUN, PETER WHITE
Scottish Rite Cathedral: $55 (Reserved Seating)
7 p.m.: Jazz at The Highlands
BOBBY LYLE & KENNY BLAKE
The Highlands at Wyomissing: $20 (General Admission; Limited Availability)
7:30 p.m.: WRTI 90.1 FM presents Catch A Rising Star Night
KAYLA WATERS plus TEEN TOWN
Club ECP at the DoubleTree: $30 (General Admission)
7:30 p.m.: Celebrating the Music of Weather Report
JASON MILES, RANDY BRECKER, BOB MINTZER, GERALD VEASLEY,
KAREN BRIGGS, MINO CINÉLU, RICHIE MORALES
Miller Center for the Arts: $49 (Reserved Seating)
7:30 p.m.: Music of Stevie Ray Vaughn
TOMMY KATONA & TEXAS FLOOD
The Inn at Reading: $30 (General Admission)
7:30 p.m.: Gypsy Jazz Celebration at WCR
JULIEN LABRO, OLLI SOIKKELI QUARTET plus
THE HOT CLUB OF READING with special guest GONZALO BERGARA
WCR Center for the Arts: $35 (General Admission)
8 p.m.: Funky Friday
ERICH CAWALLA’S UPTOWN BAND
Crowne Plaza Reading Goodnites Lounge: $10 at door
9:30 p.m.: Cheers Lounge Party
AL “DJ ACT” TAYLOR
DoubleTree by Hilton Reading/Cheers Lounge: FREE
10 p.m.: Smooth Jazz JJZ presents
“WE’RE IN THIS LOVE TOGETHER:” A TRIBUTE TO AL JARREAU
starring CHRIS WALKER
featuring special guests REGINA BELLE, RICK BRAUN, ERIC MARIENTHAL
DoubleTree by Hilton Reading/Grand Ballroom: $55 (Reserved Seating)
Midnight: GERALD VEASLEY’S MIDNIGHT JAM featuring Nick Colionne,
Kim Waters, Art Sherrod, Althea Rene, Andy Snitzer, Karen Briggs, Chris “Big Dog”
Davis, Brian Bromberg, Tony Moore, Ray Fuller, Tom Zink, Donald Robinson,
Slam Allen, Richard Waller and more
The Inn at Reading: $30 (General Admission)
SATURDAY, APRIL 13
9:30 a.m. registration/10:30 a.m. auction
BERKS JAZZ FEST AUCTION
DoubleTree by Hilton Reading: FREE
1:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.: WRTI 90.1 FM presents
THE JAZZ CRUISE ALL-STARS: RANDY BRECKER & ERIC MARIENTHAL
with special guest TERELL STAFFORD
Club ECP at the DoubleTree: $45 (General Admission)
2 p.m.: WDAS 105.3 FM presents
CHRIS “BIG DOG” DAVIS & FRIENDS featuring Phil Perry, Nick Colionne,
Maysa, Kim Waters, Art Sherrod, Althea Rene
DoubleTree by Hilton Reading Grand Ballroom: $55 (Reserved Seating)
2 p.m.: WDIY 88.1 FM presents
BIG SAM’S FUNKY NATION plus SLAM ALLEN’S TRIBUTE TO
JAMES COTTON featuring Steve Guyger, Rene Carlson, Mikey Junior
The Inn at Reading: $49 (General Admission)
TICKETS: berksjazzfest.com; Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-
3000 or ticketmaster.com; Santander Arena Box Office,
Seventh and Penn streets, Reading, PA 19602
*Lineup as of 11/5/18.
Subject to change.
SUNDAY, APRIL 7 (continued)
2:30 p.m.: Smooth Jazz JJZ presents
THE SAX PACK!: STEVE COLE, JEFF KASHIWA, JACKIEM JOYNER
The Inn at Reading: $40 (General Admission)
6 p.m.: DOC MULLIGAN GET JazzED DAY
HIGH SCHOOL BIG BAND FESTIVAL
Miller Center for the Arts: $10/adults; $5/students at door
7 p.m.: XPN Welcomes
ALLMAN BETTS BAND featuring Devon Allman, Duane Betts,
Peter Levin, Berry Oakley Jr., John Stachela Jr., R. Scott Bryan, John Lum
DoubleTree by Hilton Reading/Grand Ballroom: $52 (Reserved Seating);
$48 (General Admission)
MONDAY, APRIL 8
7 p.m.: Get JazzED Night
RMF PROJECT PENSKE JAZZ JAM hosted by Mike Eben, Albert Rivera,
Gerald Veasley, Brian Bromberg
The Inn at Reading: FREE (Donation at the door)
TUESDAY, APRIL 9
7 p.m.: Reading Eagle Community Concert
U.S. NAVY BAND COMMODORES plus BERKS HIGH SCHOOL
ALL-STAR JAZZ BAND directed by KEVIN KJOS
Muhlenberg High School: FREE (General Admission; Tickets distributed Monday, Feb. 11)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10
1 p.m.: Reading DID MidDay Jazz Café
U.S. NAVY BAND COMMODORES
DoubleTree by Hilton Reading/Grand Ballroom: FREE (General Admission; Tickets
distributed Monday, Feb. 11)
7 p.m.: Get JazzED Appreciation Day
KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY JAZZ ENSEMBLE I
plus BERKS HIGH SCHOOL ALL-STAR JAZZ BAND directed by KEVIN KJOS
plus CHUCK LOEB MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
The Inn at Reading: FREE (Donation at the door)
THURSDAY, APRIL 11
7 p.m.: Smooth Jazz JJZ presents
CHUCK LOEB MEMORIAL ALL-STAR JAM featuring Rick Braun, Gerald Veasley,
Brian Bromberg, Randy Brecker, Nick Colionne, Peter White, Ray Fuller, Richard Elliot,
Kim Waters, Art Sherrod, Andy Snitzer, Everette Harp, Althea Rene, Chris “Big Dog” Davis,
Tom Zink, Jason Miles, Tony Moore, Chris Walker, Phil Perry
plus CHUCK LOEB MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
DoubleTree by Hilton Reading/Grand Ballroom: $55 (Reserved Seating)
7 p.m.: WEEU 830 AM presents
CULLEN & COMPANY featuring David Cullen, Matt Cullen, Cliff Starkey, Chico Huff
plus THE PETER ROGAN BAND featuring Cliff Starkey, Fred Moreadith, John Fundyga,
Charise Rogosky
The Inn at Reading: $20 (General Admission)
7:30 p.m.: Reading Eagle Community Concert
U.S. ARMY JAZZ AMBASSADORS
Miller Center for the Arts: FREE (General Admission; Tickets distributed Monday, Feb. 18)
9:30 p.m.: Cheers Lounge Jazz Party
AL “DJ ACT” TAYLOR
DoubleTree by Hilton Reading/Cheers Lounge: FREE
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