Bill Evans Jazz Festival

 

 

23rd Annual Bill Evans Jazz Festival

April 15 - April 20, 2024

Poster

Registration

 

 

The Bill Evans Jazz Festival is sponsored by:

 

 Holly & Smith Architects

NorthOaksHammond Rotary

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 2024 Bill Evans Jazz Festival Guest Artist Laura Dreyer

 

Laura DreyerGuest artist for the 2024 Bill Evans Jazz Festival is saxophonist/flutist Laura Dreyer.  Dreyer performs both nationally and internationally with her Brazilian Jazz ensemble, “Laura Dreyer and the Manhattan/Rio Connection,” and is in great demand as a sideperson.  Audiences have heard her in the bands of such diverse artists as such as pianist Dom Salvador, Antonio Adolfo, Paula Morelenbaum, Dr. Billy Taylor, Walter Bishop Jr., Mel Lewis, Robert Palmer, Nnenna Freelon, Lea Delaria, Leny Andrade, Portinho, Helcio Milito, saxophonist/author James McBride, Sherrie Maricle and the Diva Jazz Orchestra, and Mark Levine.  Laura has recorded four albums as a leader/producer, including Mysterious Encounter (Lavasphere), Free Flying Bird (Sony/Piloo), Sax in the City (Apria), and Vida. Arte. Amor. (Mayimba Jazz).  She is also featured on acclaimed Brazilian pianist Dom Salvador’s newest release, The Art of Samba Jazz, which received a Premio da Musica Brasileira award for Best Instrumental CD.