JUNE 3 – JUNE 6, 2010

Icons Among Us: Jazz in the Present Tense film screening

presented by the Bellevue Jazz Festival

Thursday, October 7th at 7:30 p.m.
Theatre at Meydenbauer Center
11100 NE 6th Street, Downtown Bellevue

“without a doubt, the best documentary on jazz that's ever been produced.” — John Kelman, All About Jazz

"ICONS AMONG US explores Jazz in a way that leaves the audience with a better understanding of its history and an appreciation of the contemporary complexity of the genre. The film expands upon the foundation set by Ken Burns' JAZZ to add nuance and insight into the music & culture of today.” — Kevin Johnson, Berklee College of Music

ABOUT

From hip-hop to be-bop, from jam-band to free-form, jazz music continues to grow and shape itself in ways as varied as the musicians who play it. This 95-minute documentary film takes a timely, vibrant trip through the clubs, festivals and lives of the new generation of jazz musicians.

Featuring Esperanza Spalding, Herbie Hancock, Robert Glasper, Medeski Martin & Wood, Brian Blade and The Fellowship Band, Marco Benevento, Dianne Reeves, Terence Blanchard, Bill Frisell, Ravi Coltrane, Nicholas Payton, Donald Harrison, Jr., Wayne Shorter and many more.

Icons Among Us filmmakers will be in attendance and will be offering a post-screening Q&A session.

TICKETS

$10 advance admission ($12 at the door).
$5 student admission online and at the door.

Purchase advance tickets through Brown Paper Tickets. Individual tickets may be purchased online, by phone [1-800-838-3006], or in person at the Brown Paper Tickets box office at Meydenbauer Center (store front off of NE 6th between 110th & 112th), open daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

AFTER PARTY

After the screening, head over to Wild Ginger at The Bravern for an all ages After Party with a free live jazz performance by the Jason Parker Trio.

Happy hour menu offered from 9:00-11:00 p.m. Includes $5 wines by the glass, $4 specialty cocktails, half-off draft beer, bottled beer and classic cocktails, $2-$3 satay skewers, $4 small plates and $7 rice bowls.

Complimentary parking at The Shops at The Bravern with validation from Wild Ginger (up to 6 hours).

PARKING OPTIONS

Meydenbauer Center Garage: The Theatre @ Meydenbauer Center
11100 NE 6th Street, $8

For more details on parking at or near the venue, please visit www.meydenbauer.com.

The Bravern: 112th Avenue NE, FREE PARKING at The Bravern with validation from Wild Ginger (up to 6 hours)

The garage entrance is located between NE 6th Street and NE 8th Street and is only accessible to southbound traffic. To exit the garage on foot, take the Amethyst elevators to P2 and follow the pedestrian walkway to 112th Avenue NE for easy access to the venue.

KBCS COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP

KBCS 91.3 FM is the only independent, non-commercial, listener-supported community radio station in the city of Bellevue. KBCS provides high quality cultural and informational programming and offers media training and broadcast opportunities. KBCS' innovative programming celebrates the roots of jazz and Americana, as well as contemporary artists. KBCS is proud to partner with the Bellevue Jazz Festival in bringing "A World of Music and Ideas" to the Eastside. For information about KBCS and to pledge your support, please visit www.kbcs.fm.