# Cotati Jazz Festival

The Cotati Jazz Festival is an annual music festival held in Cotati, California, United States, since 1981. It typically takes place mid-June. Since 2006, admission has been free.
This festival went virtual in 2020.

## 31st annual Cotati Jazz Festival (2011)

Held on Saturday, June 18, 2011 from noon to 7 p.m.
The lineup included the following artists and bands:
* The Gomez Counter Band
* Keith Andrew Band
* Gumbo West
* Tracy Rose Trio & Pamela Hamilton
* Tumbao
* One World Band
* Jazz Roots
* Chris Miano
* Dick Conte Jazz Quartet

## 30th annual Cotati Jazz & Antiques Festival (2010)

Held on Saturday, June 19, 2010 from noon to 7 p.m.
The lineup included the following artists and bands:
* The Susan Comstock Quintet
* Rotten Tomatoes
* Soul Shine Band
* Keith Andrew Band
* Strange Brew
* Still Smooth
* Simply Amazing
* Sunday at Ed’s
* Chris Miano Band
* Jazz Roots
* Dan Castro Group (bass clarinet)

## 28th annual Cotati Jazz Blues & Arts Festival (2008)

Held on Saturday, June 14, 2008 from noon to midnight. The theme was "Swing Baby, Swing." Free admission. 50% of net profits were pledged to the Rancho Cotate Music Boosters.
The lineup included the following artists and local bands:
* The Keith Andrew Band
* The Blues Defenders
* The Blues Revue
* The Defenders
* Tony Gagarin
* Robert Gastelum
* Gumbo West
* Himalaya
* Jazz Roots
* Moonlighters
* The Pyrotones
* Tracy Rose Quartet
* Stompy Jones
* Jeffrey Suttles
* Swing Fever
* The Thugz
* Tumbao

## 27th annual Cotati Jazz, Blues & Arts Festival (2007)

In 2007, the event was subtitled A Salute to New Orleans, and pledged 50% of its net profits to Hurricane Katrina relief. Held on Saturday, June 16, 2007 from noon to 6 p.m., its lineup included:
* Fourth Street Jazz Band
* Justis Jones
* Gumbo West
* Christopher Ford
* Music to My Ears Jazz Ensemble
* Bob Logan
* Miano Jarab
* Stewart Potter
* Allegria Latin Jazz, and
* Erstwhile Medicine Show.

## 26th annual Cotati Jazz Blues and Art Festival (2006)

Held on Saturday, June 17, 2006 from noon to midnight, admission was free. The venues included:
* La Plaza Park
* Cotati Creek Cafe
* Dos Amigos Restaurant,
* Spancky’s Bar
* Sweet Lou’s Trattoria
* The Tradewinds
* Oliver’s Market, and
* Redwood Cafe.

## 25th annual Cotati Jazz Blues and Arts Festival (2005)

Held on Saturday, June 18, 2005 from noon to midnight, its lineup included:
* Blue Moon
* Stompy Jones
* Donna Arvidson Band
* Willie & T-Bone
* Fiasco
* Tombao
* Stragglerz
* Ian Scherer Quartet
* Mike Martinez Latin Jazz Band, and
* One World Band.
Admission was $10 adults; free for youngsters under age 12.

## 24th annual Cotati Jazz Festival (2004)

Held on Saturday June 19, 2004 from noon to 9 p.m., it included more than forty artists. Admission was $10.

## 23rd annual Cotati Jazz Festival (2003)

Held on Sunday, June 15, 2003 from noon to 9 p.m, its venues included:
* La Plaza Park
* Dos Amigos Restaurant
* The Tradewinds, and
* Sweet Lou's Family Trattoria.

## 22nd annual Cotati Jazz Festival (2002)

Held on June 15–16, 2002 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

## 21st annual Cotati Jazz Festival (2001)

Held on June 16–17, 2001. Admission was $15 for one day, $25 for both.

## 20th annual Cotati Jazz Festival (2000)

Held on June 17–18, 2000. Artists appearing included:
* Kenny Stahl

## 19th annual Cotati Jazz Festival (1999)

Held on June 19–20, 1999. Admission was $15 for one day, $25 for both.

## 16th annual Cotati Jazz Festival (1996)

Organized by Jud Snyder, the 1996 festival was held on June 15–16, 1996 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Admission was $12 for one day, $20 for both days. The theme was "Women in Music," and featured performers included:
* Madeline Eastman
* Joyce Cooling
* Madeline Duran
* Dottie Dodgion
* Benny Barth
* Bud Spangler
* Mel Graves
* Lisa Carr

## Previous years

* A Cotati Jazz Festival was held 1–6 p.m. on June 27–28, 1981 and featured a Bobby Hutcherson quartet. Admission cost $8 for both days.
* The 4th annual Cotati Jazz Festival was held on June 2–3, 1984.
* The 7th annual Cotati Jazz Festival was held on June 13–14, 1987.
* The 8th annual Cotati Jazz Festival was held on June 11–12, 1988.
* The 9th annual Cotati Jazz Festival was held on June 17–18, 1989.
* The 11th annual Cotati Jazz Festival was held on June 15–16, 1991.
* The 12th annual Cotati Jazz Festival was held in June 1991 and lasted two days.
* The 15th annual Cotati Jazz Festival was held on June 17–18, 1995. Admission cost $22 for both days.
* The 41st in 2020 marked the first time the festival went virtual. Coverage was pre-recorded or live-streamed.