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From June 1-11, Healdsburg, Calif., and its surrounding vineyards will reverberate with thef jazz, as the 2006 Healdsburg Jazz Festival will include a headlining appearance by pianist McCoy Tyner and his trio.
Another performer slated to take the stage during the 10-day festival is singer Mark Murphy. The Festival’s entire all-star line-up and the various venues will be finalized within the month of February. Events will take place at Rodney Strong Vineyards, Quivira Winery, Raven Theater, Barndiva, Hotel Healdsburg and many more locations.
For more information visit www.healdsburgjazzfestival.com.
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