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28th annual

Remembering Chuck Loeb

Chuck was a member of the fest family. His musical creativity created many unique fest concerts the last 20 years.

The Berks Jazz Fest will honor Chuck with a special “Remembering Chuck Loeb” concert set for Sunday, April 8, 7:00 p.m., at the Santander Performing Arts Center.

It’s going to be a special night for a special friend!

The Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest lost a great friend when Chuck Loeb passed last July ... April 6-15, 2018

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2 8 T H A N N U A L B O S C O V ’ S B E R K S J A Z Z F E S T S C H E D U L E • A P R I L 6 - 15 , 2 0 1 8 • B E R K S J A Z Z F E S T . C O M

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14: Berks Jazz Fest preview concert7:30 p.m.: Berks Jazz Fest Night/Alvernia Performing Arts SeriesHOT CLUB OF PHILADELPHIAFrancis Hall Theater and Recital Hall at Alvernia UniversityTickets: alvernia.edu/arts-culture/

THURSDAY, MARCH 15: Berks Jazz Fest preview concert 7 & 9 p.m.: Berks Jazz Fest Night/Gerald Veasley’s Unscripted SeriesUNIT 3 DEEP featuring DAVID DYSON and LORI WILLIAMSSOUTH Jazz Parlor, PhiladelphiaTickets: southrestaurant.net

FRIDAY, MARCH 16: Berks Jazz Fest preview concert 7:30 p.m.: Berks Jazz Fest Night/Jazz Upstairs SeriesERIC MINTEL QUARTETMiller Symphony Hall Rodale Community Room, AllentownTickets: millersymphonyhall.org

SUNDAY, MARCH 25: Berks Jazz Fest preview concert 3 p.m.: Berks Jazz Fest Night/Central PA Friends of JazzMARY STALLINGSSteinman Hall at The Ware Center, LancasterTickets: artsmu.com

FRIDAY, APRIL 6 7:30 p.m.: WRTI 90.1 FM presentsMIKE EBEN’S FROM THE HIP NONET with special guest ALBERT RIVERAClub ECP: The Jazz Cruises of Entertainment Cruise Productions at the DoubleTree: $20 (General Admission)

7:30 p.m.: Opening Night CelebrationBRIAN CULBERTSON: COLORS OF LOVE TOURSantander Performing Arts Center: $55 & $49 (Reserved Seating)

7:30 p.m.: Smooth Jazz JJZ presentsSPECIAL EFX ALL-STARS featuring CHIELI MINUCCI, ERIC MARIENTHAL, LAO TIZER, KAREN BRIGGS, GERALD VEASLEYThe Inn at Reading: $40 (General Admission)

9:30 p.m.: Cheers Lounge Jazz PartyAL “DJ ACT” TAYLORDoubleTree by Hilton Reading/Cheers Lounge: FREE

10 p.m.: Smooth Jazz JJZ presentsRICK BRAUN with special guest DAVE KOZDoubleTree by Hilton Reading/Grand Ballroom $52 (Reserved Seating)

MidnightGERALD VEASLEY’S MIDNIGHT JAM featuring Nick Colionne, Lao Tizer, Karen Briggs, Chieli Minucci, Eric Marienthal, Kim Waters, Brian Bromberg, Albert Rivera, Andrew Neu, Donald Robinson, Richard Waller and moreThe Inn at Reading: $29 (General Admission)

SATURDAY, APRIL 7 1:30 p.m.: WRTI 90.1 FM presentsDAVE STRYKER, ERIC ALEXANDER ORGAN QUINTET featuring Steve NelsonClub ECP: The Jazz Cruises of Entertainment Cruise Productions at the DoubleTree: $29

SATURDAY, APRIL 14 (continued) 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.: WDIY NPR 88.1 FM presents Blues at The InnANA POPOVIC plus VANESSA COLLIERThe Inn at Reading: $39 (General Admission)

7 p.m.: Smooth Jazz JJZ presentsEPK: EUGE GROOVE, PETER WHITE, KEIKO MATSUIScottish Rite Cathedral: $52 (Reserved Seating)

7:30 p.m.: Salute to Billie Holiday & Frank SinatraCATHERINE RUSSELL & JOHN PIZZARELLIMiller Center for the Arts: $49 (Reserved Seating)

7:30 p.m.: Reading Symphony Orchestra presentsGLORIOUS GERSHWIN featuring Simon Mulligan, Kevin Deas, Julie-Ann Whitely GreenSantander Performing Arts Center: $20-$80 (Reserved Seating)

9:30 p.m.: Cheers Lounge PartyAL “DJ ACT” TAYLORDoubleTree by Hilton Reading/Cheers Lounge: FREE

10 p.m.: WDAS 105.3 FM presentsINCOGNITO featuring MAYSADoubleTree by Hilton Reading/Grand Ballroom: $52 (Reserved Seating)

MidnightGERALD VEASLEY’S MIDNIGHT JAM featuring Steve Cole, Nestor Torres, Elan Trotman, Nick Colionne, Rayford Griffin, Kevin Whalum, Brian Bromberg, JJ Sansaverino, Grace Kelly, Jay Rowe, Slam Allen, Donald Robinson, Richard Waller and moreThe Inn at Reading: $29 (General Admission)

SUNDAY, APRIL 15 10 a.m. doors/11:30 a.m. show: Smooth Jazz JJZ Sunday BrunchSTEVE COLE & FRIENDS featuring NICK COLIONNE, KEVIN WHALUM, JAY ROWE, JJ SANSAVERINO, DAVID DYSON, CARL ANDERSON The Inn at Reading: $49 (General Admission; Includes brunch)

10 a.m. doors/11:30 a.m. show: WDIY NPR 88.1 FM Sunday BrunchSLAM ALLEN BANDClub ECP: The Jazz Cruises of Entertainment Cruise Productions at the DoubleTree: $45 (General Admission, includes brunch)

1:30 p.m.: The Frank Scott Memorial Art Show THE ART OF JAZZ/AWARDS CEREMONYGoggleWorks Center for the Arts’ Schmidt Gallery: FREE

3 p.m.: Kutztown University DayKU JAZZ ENSEMBLE I and AFTER HOURS JAZZ CHORUSGoggleworks Center for the Arts Boscov Film Theater: Donation at Door

3 p.m.: Smooth Jazz JJZ presentsDAVID BENOIT & MARC ANTOINEMiller Center for the Arts: $45 (Reserved Seating)

6 p.m.: The Grand FinaleKIRK WHALUM’S GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JAZZ CELEBRATION featuring TAKE 6 plus KEVIN WHALUM, JOHN STODDART, SHELÉA FRAZIER, DOXA GOSPEL ENSEMBLEScottish Rite Cathedral: $52 (Reserved Seating)

FRIDAY, APRIL 20 post Berks Jazz Fest concert 7:30 p.m.: KU Presents! SeriesJOEY ALEXANDER TRIOKutztown University Schaeffer Auditorium Ticket info at kutztownpresents.org

SUNDAY, APRIL 8 (continued) 7 p.m.: Smooth Jazz JJZ presentsREMEMBERING CHUCK LOEB featuring Eric Marienthal, Rick Braun, Bob James, Nathan East, Harvey Mason, Kirk Whalum, Will Lee, Michael Franks, Dave Koz, Everette Harp, Jeff Lorber, Randy Brecker, Paul Jackson Jr., Chieli Minucci, Nick Colionne, Kim Waters, Gerald Veasley, Bill Evans, Mitch Forman, Brian Bromberg, Andy Snitzer, Lionel Cordew, Ron Jenkins, David Charles, The Berks Horns and Carmen, Lizzy, Christina LoebSantander Performing Arts Center: $64 & $59 (Reserved Seating)

A portion of the proceeds will establish Chuck Loeb Scholarship Fund

MONDAY, APRIL 9 7 p.m.: Get JazzED Night RMF PROJECT PENSKE JAZZ JAM hosted by Mike Eben, Eric Marienthal, Albert Rivera, Gerald Veasley and the Lars Potteiger TrioThe Inn at Reading: Donation at the door

TUESDAY, APRIL 10 7 p.m.: Reading Eagle Community ConcertU.S. NAVY BAND COMMODORES and the BERKS HIGH SCHOOL ALL-STAR JAZZ BANDMuhlenberg High School: FREE (General Admission)

7:30 p.m.: WRTI 90.1 FM presentsERIC MARIENTHAL: MUSIC OF CANNONBALL ADDERLEY featuring

Rick Braun, Brian Bromberg, Mitch Forman, Lionel CordewClub ECP: The Jazz Cruises of Entertainment Cruise Productions at the DoubleTree: $36 (General Admission)

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11 Noon: Reading DID MidDay Jazz Café U.S. NAVY BAND COMMODORESDoubleTree by Hilton Reading/Grand Ballroom: FREE (General Admission)

7:30 p.m.: Smooth Jazz JJZ presentsBERKS BOP NIGHT: JEFF LORBER, GERALD ALBRIGHT, RICK BRAUN, ERIC MARIENTHAL, BRIAN BROMBERG, EVERETTE HARP, RAYFORD GRIFFIN, PAUL BOLLENBACK DoubleTree by Hilton Reading/Grand Ballroom: $40 (Reserved Seating)

7:30 p.m.: WDIY NPR 88.1 FM presents Blues at The InnPOPA CHUBBYThe Inn at Reading: $25 (General Admission)

THURSDAY, APRIL 12 6 p.m.: Pre-Jam CD Release ConcertBRIAN BROMBERG (SOLO)DoubleTree by Hilton Reading/Amphitheater: FREE

7:30 p.m.: WRTI 90.1 FM presents MELISSA ALDANA QUARTETClub ECP: The Jazz Cruises of Entertainment Cruise Productions at the DoubleTree: $20 (General Admission)

This engagement of Melissa Aldana is funded through the Mid Atlantic Tours program of Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

7:30 p.m.: WDIY NPR 88.1 FM presentsCULLEN & COMPANY featuring David Cullen, Matt Cullen, Craig Thatcher, Chico Huff, Cliff Starkey, Pete FluckThe Inn at Reading: $20 (General Admission)

SATURDAY, APRIL 7 (continued) 1:30 p.m.: WDIY NPR 88.1 FM presentsBILLY PRICE BAND with special guest JOHNNY RAWLSThe Inn at Reading: $30 (General Admission)

2 p.m.: WHUR 96.3 FM presentsPIECES OF A DREAM with special guests KIM WATERS, NICK COLIONNE, ERIC ROBERSONDoubleTree by Hilton Reading/Grand Ballroom: $50 (Reserved Seating)

7 p.m.: WHUR 96.3 FM presentsBONEY JAMESSantander Performing Arts Center: $55 & $49 (Reserved Seating)

7:30 p.m.: WRTI 90.1 FM presentsGREG HATZA ORGANIZATIONClub ECP: The Jazz Cruises of Entertainment Cruise Productions at the DoubleTree: $20 (General Admission)

7:30 p.m.: WDIY NPR 88.1 FM presentsVICTOR WOOTEN TRIO featuring DENNIS CHAMBERS, BOB FRANCESCHINI plus opening act TEEN TOWNMiller Center for the Arts: $49 (Reserved Seating)

7:30 p.m.: Music of Steely DanTHE ROYAL SCAMThe Inn at Reading: $25 (General Admission)

9:30 p.m.: Cheers Lounge Jazz PartyAL “DJ ACT” TAYLORDoubleTree by Hilton Reading/Cheers Lounge: FREE

10 p.m.: WHUR 96.3 FM presentsFOURPLAY featuring Bob James, Nathan East, Harvey Mason, Kirk WhalumDoubleTree by Hilton Reading/Grand Ballroom: $52 (Reserved Seating)

MidnightGERALD VEASLEY’S MIDNIGHT JAM featuring Andy Snitzer, Nick Colionne, Eric Marienthal, Karen Briggs, Chieli Minucci, Kim Waters, Brian Bromberg, Albert Rivera, Andrew Neu, Donald Robinson, Richard Waller and more

The Inn at Reading: $29 (General Admission)

SUNDAY, APRIL 8 10 a.m. doors/11:30 a.m. show: Smooth Jazz JJZ Sunday Jazz BrunchJAZZ FUNK SOUL: Jeff Lorber, Everette Harp, Paul Jackson Jr.DoubleTree by Hilton Reading/Grand Ballroom: $50 (Reserved Seating, includes brunch)

1 p.m.GET JazzED EXPO DAY featuring Berks School Bands, Master Classes, Clinics, WorkshopsClub ECP: The Jazz Cruises of Entertainment Cruise Productions at the DoubleTree: FREE

3 p.m.: Jazzin’ Up the PopsREADING POPS ORCHESTRA with ERICH CAWALLA QUARTET featuring Bennie Sims, Steve Rudolph, Bill TesarMiller Center for the Arts: $40 (Reserved Seating)

5:30 p.m.GET JazzED HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ BAND FESTIVALDoubleTree by Hilton Reading/Grand Ballroom: $10/adults; $5/students at door

THURSDAY, APRIL 12 (continued) 7:30 p.m.: A Night of Gypsy JazzHOT CLUB OF READING featuring Josh Taylor, Chris Heslop, Ken Gehret, Trey LaRue, Josiah Taylor with special guest accordian virtuoso JULIEN LABROWomen’s Club of Reading Center for the Arts: $25 (General Admission)

8 p.m.: 28th Annual Jazz JamBERKS ALL-STAR JAZZ JAM featuring Rick Braun, Gerald Veasley, Brian Bromberg, Kirk Whalum, Maceo Parker, Gerald Albright, Everette Harp, Elan Trotman, Bernie Williams, Eric Marienthal, Nick Colionne, Rayford Griffin, Kevin Whalum, JJ Sansaverino, Jay Rowe, Chris “Big Dog” Davis, Selina Albright, Nestor Torres, Paul Bollenback DoubleTree by Hilton Reading/Grand Ballroom: $54 (Reserved Seating)

FRIDAY, APRIL 13 7 p.m.: WDAS 105.3 FM presentsTHE HEART & SOUL OF SAX featuring KIRK WHALUM, EVERETTE HARP with special guests MACEO PARKER, DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER, THE BERKS HORNS Scottish Rite Cathedral: $52 (Reserved Seating)

7:30 p.m.: WRTI 90.1 FM presentsRAYFORD GRIFFIN’S REFLECTIONS OF BROWNIE: A TRIBUTE TO CLIFFORD BROWN featuring RICK BRAUN, BRIAN BROMBERG, HANS ZERMUEHLEN, ANDY SNITZERClub ECP: The Jazz Cruises of Entertainment Cruise Productions at the DoubleTree: $39 (General Admission)

7:30 p.m.: An Evening withLISA FISCHER & GRAND BATONMiller Center for the Arts: $49 (Reserved Seating)

7:30 p.m.: Music of Rory GallagherBAND OF FRIENDS featuring Davey Knowles, Gerry McAvoy, Ted McKennaThe Inn at Reading: $39 (General Admission)

9:30 p.m.: Cheers Lounge PartyAL “DJ ACT” TAYLORDoubleTree by Hilton Reading/Cheers Lounge: FREE

10 p.m.: Smooth Jazz JJZ presentsGERALD ALBRIGHT with special guests KENNY LATTIMORE, SELINA ALBRIGHTDoubleTree by Hilton Reading/Grand Ballroom: $52 (Reserved Seating)

MidnightGERALD VEASLEY’S MIDNIGHT JAM featuring Nestor Torres, Andy Snitzer, Elan Trotman, Nick Colionne, Rayford Griffin, Kevin Whalum, Brian Bromberg, JJ Sansaverino, Jay Rowe, Slam Allen, Donald Robinson, Richard Waller, and more

The Inn at Reading: $29 (General Admission)

SATURDAY, APRIL 14 9:30 a.m. registration/10:30 a.m. auction BERKS JAZZ FEST AUCTIONDoubleTree by Hilton Reading/Amphitheater: FREE

2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.: The Caribbean ConnectionBERNIE WILLIAMS, ELAN TROTMAN, NESTOR TORRES featuring KAREEM THOMPSON (steel pans)

Club ECP: The Jazz Cruises of Entertainment Cruise Productions at the DoubleTree: $39 (General Admission)

2 p.m.: Smooth Jazz JJZ presentsTHE RIPPINGTONS featuring RUSS FREEMAN plus GRACE KELLY DoubleTree by Hilton Reading/Grand Ballroom: $52 (Reserved Seating)

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 11/7/17. Subject to change.