In one of the most highly anticipated events of this year’s Monterey Jazz Festival, Charles Lloyd reprised Forest Flower, the recording he made at Monterey in 1966 that sold a million, catapulted him to fame, became the soundtrack of the Flower Power movement, and drove him into the woods at Big Sur for more than a decade. It wasn’t until the 1980s that he came out of musical retirement, and he has graced us with numerous recordings since, most recently Sangam, recorded live in Santa Barbara.

Charles Lloyd © John Whiting

Earlier on Saturday, journalists and photographers were treated to a private Q&A with Lloyd. Moderated by Andrew Gilbert, a freelance writer whose articles about jazz frequently appear in the San Francisco Chronicle, the conversation proved as freewheeling and adventuresome as Lloyd’s playing.

Robin Eubanks © Don Berryman

THE JOHN COLTRANE JAZZ STAGE

2:00 to 3:15 PM - SEARCH FOR THE NEW LAND QUINTET

• A Tribute to Lee Morgan
• Duane Eubanks – Trumpet, Jymie Merritt – Bass
• Ronnie Burrage – Drums, Sid Simmons - Piano
• Stanley Wilson - Tenor Saxophone

David "Fathead" Newman © Andrea Canter

• Sunday, September 24, 2006--- 5:00PM-9:00PM    -The Festival Kick-Off featuring the area's finest musicians/artists   @ Cobblestone Conch House*, ( Sponsored by Annie's Guitars and Drums)
• Monday, September 25, 2006--- 8:00PM-11:00PM      Alex Nguyen Quintet  @ Cobblestone Conch House

Yolande Bruce © Ancrea Canter

On Saturday, September 9^th, jazz fans on both sides of the metro area will have the opportunity to attend festivals in two historic neighborhoods—the Fifth Annual Selby Avenue Jazz Festival in St. Paul, and the first-ever Uptown Row Django Jazz Festival in Minneapolis. Both festivals are free and offer a showcase of (mostly) local musicians, from trad and blues to hot club and vocals to the modern sounds of post bop.

Selby Avenue Jazz Festival, September 9, Noon-8 pm (corner of Milton & Selby, St. Paul)

A neighborhood event since 2002, the Selby Avenue Jazz Festival features 9 sets of music, food concessions, arts booths and activities for the whole family. “We’re really pleased with the diverse line-up of entertainers that will be gracing the Jazz Fest stage this year,” said Mychael Wright, owner of the Golden Thyme Coffee & Café who heads the festival. “Our musical line-up has something for everyone…including a kids’ play area and food and art vendors—all surrounded by a wonderful spirit of community.” This year’s festival is sponsored by the Minnesota Partnership for Action Against Tobacco, Mississippi Market, Selby Area CDC, Golden Thyme Coffee Shop, St. Paul Pioneer Press/Twin Cities.com, and KFAI Radio. Popular area vocalist Yolande Bruce will again serve as EmCee.