Free Concerts at the County Amphitheater May 5, June 2 and 9

The free Jazz in the Park concert series welcomes national acts for its 13th year at the Clark County Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway , at 8 p.m. May 5, June 2 and 9. Seating for those with picnic baskets, blankets and low-back chairs will begin at 7 p.m.   Food and beverage vendors also will be available on site. Parking is free. The series is produced by Clark County Parks and Recreation.

Saxophonist Paul Taylor will launch the series on May 5. Taylor, a Denver native, was discovered by keyboardist Keiko Matsui at the Catalina Island Jazz Festival. Matsui hired him to play in the band of her and her husband, Kazu Matsui. Kazu Matsui produced Taylor ’s debut album in 1995 On the Horn, which reached the jazz charts and created the hit Til We Meet Again. Taylor’s most recent album, Nightlife, was released in 2005 on Peak Records, a label started by The Rippingtons’ Russ Freeman which features an A list of contemporary jazz artists. Taylor is a graduate of UNLV’s nationally recognized jazz program.

June 2 features vocalist Jimmy Scott and guitarist Bill Frisell performs June 9. 

Those interested in Jazz in the Park can call 455-8200 or visit www.accessclarkcounty.com or www.seeyouatthecca.com.

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