Rich Harney Jazz Festival 2024
Friday June 7/Saturday June 8
7pm
First Presbyterian Church
8001 Mesa Blvd
Austin TX 78731
Join us for a Jazz Festival in memory and celebration of award winning pianist/composer extraordinaire Rich Harney.
Featuring an all star lineup of a few of Rich’s friends and collaborators playing his original music, these 2 evenings are a must for anyone and everyone who remembers Rich or is a fan of swingin’ jazz.
Friday Night, June 7 (Rich’s Birthday!) Features:
THE BEAT DIVAS
with
Mady Kaye, Beth Ullman, and Dianne Donovan /vocals,
Mitch Watkins /guitar, Andy Langham /piano, John Fremgen /bass
The ALEX COKE QUINTET
with
Alex Coke /saxophone and flutes,
Bruce Saunders /guitar, Collin Shook /piano, James Suter / upright bass,
and
Masumi Jones /drums
Saturday Night June 8 Features:
ROBERT ABERG TRIO
with
Robert Aberg /guitar featuring Buddy Mohmed /upright bass, Austin Crawford /drums
and special guest Sarah Aberg /vocals
REDD VOLKAERT BAND
with
Redd Volkaert /guitar, Floyd Domino /piano,
Nate Rowe /bass
and
Vin Mott /drums
A memorable weekend of music and fellowship you won’t want to miss!
Tickets are $20 each evening
or $30 for both Friday and Saturday.
Rich’s books and recordings will be available to peruse and purchase, as well as recordings from the weekend’s bands and musicians
The music will be swingin’…the stories will be flowing. Come out to listen and bring a friend !
Can’t attend?
Consider a donation to The Rich Harney Memorial Fund.
in support of musical performances and scholarships
that honor Rich’s contribution to the jazz and worship communities.