W ® R L D CLASS J AZZ PRODUCTIONS 1265 w 36TH ST BALDWIN, Ml 49304

TEL 616 454 2220 FAX 231 745 3022

Summer Tour 2002 timsculy@netonecom.net Thursday June 13 thru Monday Aug 26

Rotary Pavilion, Downtown Cadillac - "Upbeat Cadillac", Rainsite @ Cadillac Best Western (Conference Room) M55 1/4 mile W of 115 Cadillac Best Western-Sam's Lounge - M55 1/4 mile W of 115 Rambadt Park, Reed City 1/2 mile E of 131 & US 10 - "Crossroads Picnic Showcase" Wenger Pavilion, Baldwin - "Sounds from the Forest" P.M. Steamers, Downtown Ludington- 502 W Loomis St., 1 block S of Hwy 10 Gull Landing, Downtown Pentwater - "We've Got the Sunday Blues and All That Jazz" Waterfront Stadium-Grand Haven - "Stompin at the Stadium" Rainsite @ Grand Haven Community Center

Thu 7 till 9:00pm

10 till 1:30am Fri 7 till 9:30pm Sat 7 till 8:30pm

10 till 1:30am Sun 7 till 11:00pm Mon 7 till 9:15pm

All venues and times are the same for this eleven week series All shows are free...contributions are encouraged to defray rising production and transportation expenses

The following groups will be performing as part of the summer concert series:

June 13-17 Rodney Whitaker Quartet featuring Diago Rivera- Writer, arranger & phenomenal string bassist..includes Rick Roe, piano, incomparable drummer Tim Froncek and saxophonist Rivera.

June 20-24 *Steve Sandner / Holly McGuire's Windy City Ensemble- The stage is illuminated with their warm upbeat style that won't be outclassed. A delightful blend of jazz, pop, blues and Motown.

June 27- 1 Marcus Belgrave's Detroit Jazz Alliance- Former Motown soloist w/ Marvin Gaye, Ray Charles & The Four Tops, leads group. One of the worlds most captivating jazz showmen & trumpet players.

July 4- 8 The "Naturals"- Hip, swinging acoustic jazz.... refreshing mix of the unusual instrumentation of jazz mandolin, classical guitar, string bass, harmonica and drums. Extraordinary vocals.

West Michigan Jazz Masters- All-star ensemble features the areas favorite veteran leaders and soloists fronted by the "Dean of West Michigan classic jazz," Curt Purnell. Randy Marsh & Organissimo w/ Harvey Thompson- Funky/soulful' jazz organ jams w/ the emphasis on collective composition and improvisation. International award winning vocalist. Louisvilles' Juggernaut Jug Band- Not only jazz, blues, ragtime, swing, and original music-Jazzy guitar, trumpet, washboard, washtub bass, kazoos, and jugs, "taking their music and fun seriously. Edgar Struble; West Coast Jazz Reflections- LA's original music director & arranger for Kenny Rogers, performs his own brand of music - a unique personal mixture of jazz and pop. Donnie Rodgers/Chris ¡Vtoberley/Rick Hicks Association-Annual favorite .red hot rhythm & blues, groove, rock and funk flavored jazz guitar/organ dual...at its finest. The Mark Kahny Band w/ Edye Evans-Hyde- Standards, show tunes, pop, R&B classics and cabaret favorites led by the tasteful funky-blues styling of instrumental vocalist Kahny. Robin Connell / Paul Brewer Quartet- Tasty blend of classic piano/vocals with sophisticated arrangements and trombone lead.

Michigan Nighthawks- Chicago & New Orleans style Dixieland jazz.

'General Assembly Big Band will be performing that Saturday in Baldwin in place of theSteve Sandner Group.

July 11-15

July 18-22

July 25-29

Aug 1- 5

Aug 8-12

Aug 15-19

Aug 22-26

Aug 31

ECHO THRU THE TIMBER Wednesdays 7 til 9 PM Wenger Pavilion, Baldwin

BarberShoppers Gaslighters/Sweet Adelines Froncek's Jazz All Stars- The finest midwest jazz educators displaying their mastery. Neptune "Gypsy Jazz" Quartet- Musical adventure of string quartet, jazz ensemble, blues band and tango orchestra rolled into one unit. Uplifting and mesmorizing. Mid Town Horns And Rhythm Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra- Star-studded 17 piece jazz orchestra. Williams1 Family Bluegrass Band- Three generations of bluegrass combining hot instrumental and soothing vocals to delight all. Scottviile Clown Band (Thursday) Blue Lake Monster Big Band-Dan Richardson & Company Gospel Tornadoes- Be entertained & spiritually lifted by this world famous West Michigan group. Salt City Dixieland Band- tunes from the 20's, 30's & 40's that makes you want to tap your feet, dance and sing.

Living Soul and the Pearl Divers- Jazz, the Jimmy Buffet style.

June 19 June 26 July 3

July 10 July 17 July 24

July 25 July 31 Aug 7 Aug 14

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