The Cotati Jazz Festival is an annual music festival held in

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, United States, since 1981. It typically takes place mid-June. Since 2006, admission has been free. This festival went virtual in 2020.

31st annual Cotati Jazz Festival (2011)

Held on Saturday, June 18, 2011 from noon to 7 p.m. The lineup included the following artists and bands: * The Gomez Counter Band * Keith Andrew Band * Gumbo West * Tracy Rose Trio & Pamela Hamilton * Tumbao * One World Band * Jazz Roots * Chris Miano * Dick Conte Jazz Quartet

30th annual Cotati Jazz & Antiques Festival (2010)

Held on Saturday, June 19, 2010 from noon to 7 p.m. Cotati Jazz 3656

The lineup included the following artists and bands: * The Susan Comstock Quintet * Rotten Tomatoes * Soul Shine Band * Keith Andrew Band * Strange Brew * Still Smooth * Simply Amazing * Sunday at Ed’s * Chris Miano Band * Jazz Roots * Dan Castro Group (bass clarinet)

28th annual Cotati Jazz Blues & Arts Festival (2008)

Held on Saturday, June 14, 2008 from noon to midnight. The theme was "Swing Baby, Swing." Free admission. 50% of net profits were pledged to the Rancho Cotate Music Boosters. The lineup included the following artists and local bands: * The Keith Andrew Band * The Blues Defenders * The Blues Revue * The Defenders * Tony Gagarin * Robert Gastelum * Gumbo West * Himalaya * Jazz Roots * Moonlighters * The Pyrotones * Tracy Rose Quartet * Stompy Jones * Jeffrey Suttles * Swing Fever * The Thugz * Tumbao

27th annual Cotati Jazz, Blues & Arts Festival (2007)

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relief. Held on Saturday, June 16, 2007 from noon to 6 p.m., its lineup included: *Fourth Street Jazz Band *Justis Jones *Gumbo West *Christopher Ford *Music to My Ears Jazz Ensemble *Bob Logan *Miano Jarab *Stewart Potter *Allegria Latin Jazz, and *Erstwhile Medicine Show.

26th annual Cotati Jazz Blues and Art Festival (2006)

Held on Saturday, June 17, 2006 from noon to midnight, admission was free. The venues included: *La Plaza Park *Cotati Creek Cafe *Dos Amigos Restaurant, *Spancky’s Bar *Sweet Lou’s Trattoria *The Tradewinds *Oliver’s Market, and *Redwood Cafe.

25th annual Cotati Jazz Blues and Arts Festival (2005)

Held on Saturday, June 18, 2005 from noon to midnight, its lineup included: *Blue Moon *Stompy Jones *Donna Arvidson Band *Willie & T-Bone *Fiasco *Tombao *Stragglerz *Ian Scherer Quartet *Mike Martinez Latin Jazz Band, and *One World Band. Admission was $10 adults; free for youngsters under age 12.

24th annual Cotati Jazz Festival (2004)

Held on Saturday June 19, 2004 from noon to 9 p.m., it included more than forty artists. Admission was $10.

23rd annual Cotati Jazz Festival (2003)

Held on Sunday, June 15, 2003 from noon to 9 p.m, its venues included: *La Plaza Park *Dos Amigos Restaurant *The Tradewinds, and *Sweet Lou's Family Trattoria.

22nd annual Cotati Jazz Festival (2002)

Held on June 15–16, 2002 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

21st annual Cotati Jazz Festival (2001)

Held on June 16–17, 2001. Admission was $15 for one day, $25 for both.

20th annual Cotati Jazz Festival (2000)

Held on June 17–18, 2000. Artists appearing included: * Kenny Stahl

19th annual Cotati Jazz Festival (1999)

Held on June 19–20, 1999. Admission was $15 for one day, $25 for both.

16th annual Cotati Jazz Festival (1996)

Organized by Jud Snyder, the 1996 festival was held on June 15–16, 1996 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Admission was $12 for one day, $20 for both days. The theme was "Women in Music," and featured performers included: *

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*Madeline Duran *Dottie Dodgion * Benny Barth * Bud Spangler *Mel Graves *Lisa Carr

Previous years

* A Cotati Jazz Festival was held 1–6 p.m. on June 27–28, 1981 and featured a

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quartet. Admission cost $8 for both days. * The 4th annual Cotati Jazz Festival was held on June 2–3, 1984. * The 7th annual Cotati Jazz Festival was held on June 13–14, 1987. * The 8th annual Cotati Jazz Festival was held on June 11–12, 1988. * The 9th annual Cotati Jazz Festival was held on June 17–18, 1989. * The 11th annual Cotati Jazz Festival was held on June 15–16, 1991. * The 12th annual Cotati Jazz Festival was held in June 1991 and lasted two days. * The 15th annual Cotati Jazz Festival was held on June 17–18, 1995. Admission cost $22 for both days. * The 41st in 2020 marked the first time the festival went virtual. Coverage was pre-recorded or live-streamed.

References

External links

Official website
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