San Diego jazz expert, author and media personality Dirk Sutro presents a four-part lecture/performance series covering an array of subjects on American jazz, with live demonstrations by musical guests and lively discussions between artists and audience. Accompanied by multimedia displays, “This Is Jazz!” explores the styles, performers and current directions of the music that gave the world Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, Billie Holliday, Charlie Parker, Dave Brubeck, Wynton Marsalis and other unforgettable players and voices.

2013 Programs

When:  Saturday afternoons, 4 - 5:30 p.m.
Where:  Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium (located at the Carlsbad City Library Complex on Dove Avenue; get directions)
Cost:  Free

This Is Jazz! is made possible by the Carlsbad Library and Arts Foundation’s Robert H. Gartner Cultural Endowment Fund

	Guitarist Mundell Lowe
	Composer Larry Groupé
	High Society Jazz Band
	Gilbert Castellanos