12th Annual Arlington Jazz Festival Headlined By John Patitucci Trio

ARLINGTON, MA – The Arlington Jazz Festival is entering its 12th year and has a wide variety of musical events for jazz and music lovers alike scheduled over a four day period across town.

The annual festival, organized by the nonprofit Arlington Jazz Festival, runs from March 30 to April 2 this year to coincide with April being recognized as National Jazz Appreciation Month.

This year’s headliner, to be held at the Regent Theatre on the final day of the festival, will showcase the John Patitucci Trio.

The multi-Grammy award-winning first-call bassist, John Patitucci, will be joined by saxophonist Chris Potter and drummer Obed Calvaire.

Patitucci has performed with Wayne Shorter, Stan Getz, and Jackie McClean, among many other jazz performers.

Leading up to Arlington Jazz Festival’s headliner John Patitucci Trio concert are three days full of jazz performances that celebrate the local jazz scene that thrives in this area, with performances by: Jesse Williams Group, Estefanía Núñez Villamandos Group, The Francisco Mela Trio w/George Garzone, Los Zorros, The Plamen Karadonev/Elena Koleva Group, String Theory, the Jon Wheatley/Sheryl Bailey Duo, the Tiger Wizard Band, and more.

Find the schedule for the Arlington Jazz Festival below:

Thursday, March 30, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Jazz Vocal Showcase: featuring vocalist Debby Larkin, plus a short set from vocalist Debbie Lane.
Arlington Center for the Arts (acarts.org), 20 Academy St., Arlington 02474

Cover: $7-$15.

Tickets available at the door. For advance tickets and further details:
arlingtonjazz.org/jazz-vocal-showcase.html.

Friday, March 31, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Los Zorros and The Plamen Karadonev/Elena Koleva Group
Arlington Community Center, 20 Academy St., Arlington 02476

Cover: $10-$20.
Tickets available at the door. For advance tickets and further details:
arlingtonjazz.org/los-zorros-and-the-plamen-karadonevelena-koleva-group.html

Friday, March 31, 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Jesse Williams Group
Menotomy Grill & Tavern (menotomygrill.com), 25 Mass. Ave, Arlington 02474

No cover.
Further details at: arlingtonjazz.org/jesse-williams-group.html

Saturday, April 1, 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.

Guitar Showcase: featuring String Theory and the Jon Wheatley/Sheryl Bailey Duo
Old Schwamb Mill, 17 Mill Ln., Arlington 02476

Cover: $10.
Tickets available at the door. For advance tickets and further details:
arlingtonjazz.org/guitar-showcase.html

Saturday, April 1, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Tiger Wizard Band, directed by Julian Carpenter
Arlington Community Center, 20 Academy St., Arlington 02476

Cover: $10.
Tickets available at the door. For advance tickets and further details:
arlingtonjazz.org/the-tiger-wizard-band.html

Saturday, April 1, 7:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m.

Estefanía Núñez Villamandos Group and the Francisco Mela Trio w/George Garzone
Arlington Community Center, 20 Academy St., Arlington 02476

Cover: $20.
Tickets available at the door. For advance tickets and further details:
arlingtonjazz.org/estefaniacutea-nuacutentildeez-villamandos-group-and-the-francisco-mela-trio-8203w-george-garzone.html

Sunday, April 2, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Brazilian Styles in Jazz Drumming, workshop with Rafael Barata.
Workshop location is right in Arlington Center, Arlington 02474
Cover (limited capacity, advance registration recommended): $10.
For advance registration and further details:
arlingtonjazz.org/8203brazilian-styles-in-8203jazz-drumming.html

Festival headliner concert: Sunday, April 2, 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

John Patitucci Trio with Chris Potter and Obed Calvaire
Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St, Arlington, MA 02474

Tickets: $35-$75.
Details at arlingtonjazz.org/john-patitucci-trio.html.
Tickets available at the door. For advance concert tickets:
regenttheatre.com, box.office@regenttheatre.com, (781) 646-4849.