6th Annual Summer Jazz Concert Series at Gardens of the World, 2001 Thousand Oaks Boulevard, on Sundays shown below from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.  Bring blankets and lawn chairs for your comfort.  Parking is on T.O. Boulevard.  Series sponsored by the Hogan Family Foundation, Pat Helton Realtor & DOLE Food Company.

The Lineup (From the looks of it this looks like quite a strong all-woman lineup!):

July 20th:  Lori Andrews Contemporary Jazz Harp
Lori Andrews is a true rarity. Swinging and soulful, Lori redefines the possibilities of the harp and turns it into a funky jazz instrument. Recognized as the best jazz harpist in the US by the Jazziz Readers Poll, Lori is a gifted and energetic performer who takes the harp beyond tradition and into the elements of jazz, fusion and R & B.

July 27th:  Jeannie Tatum & Company
Vocalist Jeanne Tatum, a charismatic and talented performer, has been entertaining music enthusiasts in Ventura and Los Angeles counties for many years. With her own unique style, she has been compared to Roberta Flack, Nancy Wilson and Sarah Vaughn.  Recognized as one of the darlings of jazz in Ventura County, Jeanne surrounds herself with quality musicians that complement her musical recipe of jazz, blues and pop.

August 3rd:  Nedra Wheeler Strings and Things
Bassist, composer & bandleader Nedra Wheeler has been performing in Southern California and internationally for more than 25 years. As a recipient of the 2006 Jazz Legends of Los Angeles Award, she brings high energy and showmanship, sensitivity and musical expertise to every performance.  A major voice of the women in jazz movement, Nedra brings you her “Strings and Things” group of outstanding, talented, young ladies you won’t want to miss.

August 10th:  Lady Jazz Kickin’ Brazz Featuring Vocalist Sweet Baby J’ai
Sweet baby J’ai is a critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, producer and arranger who has toured the world with her distinctive sound. With pop, soul, folk, jazz and blues styles, she is a provocative and impassioned performer.  Lady Jazz Kickin’ Brazz brings an all-star horns and rhythm line-up, including Carol Chaikin on saxophone.

August 17th:  Singers on Parade “A Tribute to Rita and Bob Agnew”
Featuring Lulee Fisher, Vivian Mason, and Julie Kelly with special guests and a great rhythm section.  A special tribute to Jazz and to an icon in the LA Jazz Scene.

August 24th:  The Maiden Voyage All-Stars
Led by saxophonist Ann Patterson, the Maiden Voyage All-Stars have been described as “one of the most rewarding bands on the present scene”. They were chosen by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra to represent jazz in its tribute to American Music at the Hollywood Bowl and have appeared at the Playboy, Monterey and Concord Jazz Festivals and at the Mary Lou Williams Jazz Festival at the Kennedy Center.  Featuring Anne King, Cary Harris, Jennifer Hall, Maria Martinez, Karen Hammick and Kristin Korb, the Maiden Voyage All-Stars will take you on a journey through the History of Women in Jazz.