Ellen Herdegen and Jay Bedecarré tell the history and tales of the Concord Jazz Festival from its beginnings in Concord Boulevard Neighborhood Park to inspiring the construction of the Concord Pavilion. Ellen worked on the inaugural Concord Summer Music Festival in 1969 and continued to be part of the production for 20 years. Both share insightful experiences and anecdotes from the Festival and the Pavilion. [recorded 27 Jul 2019]
Now Playing: Java & Jazz Series – History of Jazz, Dave Brubeck, and Live Performance
