JAZZ in the PARK

09/11/2024

JAZZ AT IJAMS on Saturday, September 14 is cancelled due to thunderstorms forcasted from Hurricane Nadine. All ticket sales will be refunded. No action is required on your part. Come back for Jazz at Ijams on Mother's Day, 2025.

09/03/2024

We have some mouth-watering international cuisine at the Fall Festival on Saturday, September 14. You'll love James and Teresa's kitchen: Enjoy Latin foods. Their empanadas are outstanding. Get a side order of plantains! Then there's Poynor's Pomme Frites for some genuine German bratwurst. Then go back for some dank dessert at Anya's Gone Nuts. Check out their baklava! Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/826256112791473

08/21/2024

I'm stoked to have my friend Kukuly and the Fuego playing at the Fall Festival of Jazz at Ijams. Her band will be joining Swingb***y and 15 visual artists selected to exhibit. Welcome to Daniel Shultz who will set up his massage table. More welcomes to all the international food vendors. We look forward to seeing you at Ijams on Saturday, September 14. FB event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/826256112791473

08/04/2024

CALL FOR ARTISTS, Registration deadline: August 11, midnight: Jazz at Ijams -Fall Festival on Saturday, September 14, 3:30 to 7:30 PM. Artists are invited to set up in a 10 x10 booth space. Performing live: SWINGBOOTY and Kukuly and the Fuego. Event includes international cuisine, a yoga workshop, massage, and dancing. Register with Ijams Nature Center at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGvn22XIkAT96CNzT2ZsVdkHhJET01GyxGXlxBHKqHFgDn1A/viewform

06/05/2024

Jazz at Ijams on Mother's Day 2024: Video of Swingb***y show.

SWINGBOOTY at Jazz at Ijams, Spring, 2024 featuring Brent Thompson on vocals. Christian Lange on violin; Mike Benjamin on keys. Playing guitars are Les Cun...

05/14/2024

A lucky mom! Patty Cline won the Swingb***y raffle at Jazz at Ijams. Congratulations Patty and enjoy all the girly stuff in your basket. Happy Mother's Day!

04/18/2024

Enjoy an afternoon of live music, art, dancing and international cuisine on Mother's Day!

03/18/2024

We'd like to welcome the Brent Thompson Quartet to JAZZ in the PARK at IJAMS on Sunday. May 12, 2024. They will begin their set at 4:00 PM. Swingb***y will hit the stage at 5:15 PM. Bring a picnic blanket (or lawn chair) and enjoy an afternoon of live hot jazz, dancing, flow arts, live art, and international cuisine. Event wraps at 7:00 PM.

09/26/2023

Here's the menu from Chef Dave for this Sunday at JAZZ IN THE PARK, 3-6 PM. Come enjoy the live jazz, live art, and beautiful Fall weather. Headliner: SWINGBOOTY w/ special guest: Sam Adams & Stina Nesbitt. Bring coolers if you like. https://www.facebook.com/events/322685483486012

09/16/2023

Video hot off the press: See you at JAZZ IN THE PARK at Fort Dickerson Park. Sunday, first of October, 3:00-6:00 PM.

Fort Dickerson Park, 3000 Fort Dickerson Rd. is on Chapman Hwy and Woodlawn Pike. 3:00 - 6:00 PM.Bring a lawn chair or blanket and come enjoy an afternoon o...

09/14/2023

JAZZ IN THE PARK now has massage! Let's welcome BODYWORK BY ALEX. Sunday, October 1 at Fort Dickerson Park, 3-6 pm. Alex is a fantastic masseur and a perfect compliment to music, art, and good food. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jazz-in-the-park-at-fort-dickerson-park-tickets-712519985457?aff=oddtdtcreator

Swing Jazz in the park! Come dance and enjoy live music, live art, and delicious international food. Spinners, hole-hoopers ...let's go!

09/03/2023

Fort Dickerson Park on Sunday, October 1. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and come enjoy an afternoon of swing jazz featuring SWINGBOOTY with special guests Sam Adams and Stina Nesbitt. Loose the shoes and dance, enjoy the international food (Asian, Latin), and take in the live art and flow arts. Spinners and hoopers ...let's go! We'll even have a massage therapist on hand! Event page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/322685483486012

08/08/2023

We are planning a Jazz in the Park for the Fall: Sunday, October 1 at 3:00 PM. Performing: SWINGBOOTY with special guest: SAM ADAMS & STINA NESBITT. We'll also have live art and international cuisine by NOODLES NORTH. Stay tuned for details, an event page will go up soon.

01/09/2022

SWINGBOOTY live at Brickyard. 7:30 PM. This Saturday. Come enjoy a night of gypsy jazz!
Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/4621495851239165

09/02/2021

Three day festival this weekend: Bare Bones Music Festival. Camping, food vendors, and a lot of friends to share the experience. SWINGBOOTY will playing on Friday. Here is the line up for the first day:
7:00- Nick Horner Family. Some awesome musicianship in this band. They cut across genres and leave you wanting more. Nick is a very charismatic singer. Don’t miss these guys. They start at 7:00 PM. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOrrDVcqiEo
8:00- SWINGBOOTY. Upbeat, high energy six-piece gypsy jazz band. If you like to dance, spin fire, or any kind of flow arts, come get some b***y. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_S7SdMJ4wZM
9:00- Ryder Pierce is a great songwriter, musician, and vocalist. Listen to him here: https://www.facebook.com/ryder.pierce.5/videos/10217949780929214
10:00- Soulful, jazz-infused R&B of Lauren Arb. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Xye2r1D2nA
11:00- Josiah and the Greater Good is a high energy five piece that combines elements of funk, rock and jazz. Watch their video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5AgWKL57V4&t=60s
Earlier in the day: Shady Sadie at 6:00, Hugh Allen Country at 5:00, Chelsea Heck at 4:00, and at 3:00 Brandon ROHR, Jeffrey Fratus, and the one of my favorite blues performers Carter Banks!
FB Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/195823305435202

08/23/2021

This Saturday: come enjoy the upbeat gypsy jazz music of SWINGBOOTY in the patio gardens of Union Place. Show starts at 7:00 PM. It will be a fun evening featuring vocalists Brian Varner and Marilyn Chadwick. Also featuring Andi Kukuly Uriarte playing with us on guitar. Our core members: Christian Lange on violin, Les Cunningham on guitar, Mike Benjamin on keys, Tom Smith on bass, and Sean Mantione on drums. At half-time, a special treat: the soulful music of Marci Pace. So nice to have all this talent on one stage. Free admission, full menu and bar. Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/4143429335742260

06/06/2021

Great time yesterday at Vestival Pop-Up at Tea & Treasures. Here's a song from SWINGBOOTY's last set: "Sheik of Araby." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2XL_dmnmCs

SWINGBOOTY performing at Vestival Pop-Up at Tea and Treasures in Knoxville on Saturday, June 5, 2021

06/04/2021

Emerson's Fine Food is serving at Vestival Pop-Up this Saturday. VEGAN or NOT. Artisan wraps made with organic vegetables, from a Grandmother's recipe. A variety of non-alcoholic drinks will also be available, including iced coffee. See you there! https://www.facebook.com/events/912555542858004