Ernestine Anderson

Ernestine Anderson will perforn on Saturday, July 8 at 9:15 pm. Anderson combines the extraordinary excitement and luscious sound of a fresh voice with the maturity and wisdom of her years in music, to create a compelling sound that makes her a favorite performer in the United States, Europe and Asia.

Once a "new star" in the Down Beat Critics' Poll of 1959, she is presently making new friends once again wherever she sings. And that is apt to be anywhere from Boston, San Francisco and Toronto to Tokyo, Berlin or London. Born in Houston, she began singing as a teenager and continued when her family moved to Seattle, where she still makes her home. After interning with local bands, she traveled with Johnny Otis, Eddie Haywood and Russell Jacquet, ultimately joining one of the best of the Lionel Hampton bands, that of 1952-3 - the band that also included Clifford Brown, Art Farmer, Benny Golson, Quincy Jones and Monk Montgomery. She made her first recording in 1955 with Gigi Gryce.

Ernestine lived and worked in England and Sweden for several years, even putting music aside for a while, but in the mid-seventies she returned to the Northwest and to music. Recently, Ernestine has become an enthusiastic participant in college and high school vocal jazz clinics, where she conducts workshops and concerts. A recent project culminated in a performance with Mark Murphy, Richie Cole and Barney McClure.

Ernestine's innate swing, her brandy-mellow sound, her faultless diction and her sensuality make her stand out among the singers of jazz in today's newly vital listening world.

Mose Allison © Andrea Canter

Master singer/songwriter Mose Allison has vocal phrasing drenched in the blues combined with impeccable jazz chops on the piano. For decades he has continued to write and perform his own songs and put his stylistic stamp on classics like "Seventh Son" by Willie Dixon. He is simultaneously a down home Mississippi Bluesman and a urbane jazz hipster. In his half a century in the profession he has recorded albums for Prestige, Columbia, Atlantic, and Bluenote records. A tireless perform who still still tours throughout the year.

Allison writes songs full of wit and wry observations, with lines like: "Everybody's cryin' 'Justice', just as long as it's business first" and "I don't want much in this world -It's the simple things I treasure /- 'Till I die I would get by on fame, riches and sensual pleasure". His songs have been recorded by many blues, jazz and rock artists including the Who, Charlie Musselwhite, Bonnie Raitt, Karyn Allyson, Eric Clapton, Johnny Winter, Elvis Costello, Leon Russel, Hot Tuna, Georgie Fame, John Mayal, Jeff Beck, The Clash, even Roy Rogers, and Van Morrison (who recorded a tribute album: "Tell Me Something: The Songs of Mose Allison" with nothing but Mose Allison tunes).

Judy Wexler

Judy Wexler will be opening for Mose Allison Concert Fri. July 7 - 9:15 pm Theater. Wexler has become known in the Southern California jazz scene for her warm voice, inventive approach, tasty repertoire, and storytelling ability.

She has headlined in venues in Northern and Southern California, Istanbul, the Pacific Northwest, New York City, Rochester, NY, and the Sundance Film Festival's Music Cafe, and was invited to sing at the 2006 International Association for Jazz Education (IAJE) Conference in New York City . Her debut CD, entitled Easy on the Heart, was released on Rhombus Records in March 2005. Arranged by piano great, Alan Pasqua, and produced by Judy's good friend, Barbara Brighton, it features a modern eclectic mix of standards, pop tunes, and lesser-known songs deserving greater recognition. Easy on the Heart received critical acclaim and remained in the top 50 in national radio airplay (JazzWeek Chart) for six weeks.

2006 Festival Concert Schedule

Friday July 7 - Concerts

South Front Street Stage | 3rd & Front St.
• 6pm - 9pm Cuchata - Latin

North Front Street Stage | 4th & Front St.
• 6pm - 9pm Edmund Velasco - Straight ahead

Old Town Coffee House Stage | 3rd & Mercedes
• 7pm - 10pm Marcus Johnson - Smooth Jazz

Theater Court Yard Stage | 42051 Main St.
• Private reception for sponsors with Ed Johnson & Novo Tempo 6pm & Public reception 8pm
  

  Sherry Williams

Old Town Temecula Community Theater | 42051 Main St.
• 7pm Sponsor concert with Mose Allison concert wiith Judy Wexler opening act
• 9:15pm Mose Allison in concert with Judy Wexler opening act

  Saturday July 8- Concerts

South Front Street Stage | 3rd & Front St.
• 4p.m - 5p.m. Musicians Workshop Blues Revue Band
• 6pm - 9pm Johnny Blas - Latin

North Front Street Stage | 4th & Front St.
• 6pm - 9pm Dick Berk - Straight ahead

Old Town Coffee House Stage | 3rd & Mercedes
• 3pm - 7pm Sherry Williams - Vocal Jazz
• 7pm - 10pm Cuchata - Latin

Theater Court Yard Stage | 42051 Main St.
• 6pm & 8pm TBA

Old Town Temecula Community Theater | 42051 Main St.
• 7pm Ernestine Anderson Concert with Sherwood Sledge opening act
• 9:15pm Ernestine Anderson Concert with Sherwood Sledge opening act

Main Street Art Faire | Main Street from Front St. to the bridge
• 11 am - 9:30pm Art, Food & Music -
• 1pm - 5pm Chuck Niles Jazz Music Award Competition Finalists

Art Faire Stage - Main Street and Front Street
• 12:15p.m. David Mura (CA)
• 1:15p.m. Matt Finey (New York)
• 2:15p.m. Stephanie Jordan Ensemble (New Orleans)
• 3:15p.m. Steve Hall Trio (Oregon)
• 4:15p.m. Tigran (CA)
• 5:15p.m. Announcement of Winner
• 5:30p.m. Musicians Workshop Jazz Band

Main Street Saturday Night Stage
• 6:30pm - 7:30pm Julio Figueroa - Double Grammy Award winning Brazilian Latin
• 8pm - 9:30pm Powder Blues Band with Richie Cole

  Sunday July 9- Concerts

Old Town Coffee House Stage | 3rd & Mercedes
• 1pm - 5pm Johnny Blas - Latin

Theater Court Yard Stage | 42051 Main St.
• 1pm - 5pm "A Day of Gospel Music" with Rodena Preston & GMWA and others TBA,