37th ANNUAL JAZZ AND ARTS FESTIVAL
IN DELAWARE WATER GAP
Delaware Water Gap Celebration of the Arts Announces its 2014 Programming and Opens Ticket Sales
SEPTEMBER 5, 6 AND 7, 2014

Delaware Water Gap, PA — From September 5-7, 2014, Delaware Water Gap Celebration of the Arts (COTA) will present the 37th annual Jazz and Arts Festival celebrating America’s major indigenous art form through music, dance, art and food. Over 15 performances by close to 75 artists from the local region will gather in the quaint town of Delaware Water Gap, nestled in the gateway to the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, to engage audiences of all ages with programs inspired by our rich jazz heritage.

As in seasons past, the Festival has named a noteworthy roster of musicians to lead and inspire a range of programs including:

  • Phil Woods & The COTA Festival Orchestra
  • Nancy Reed and Spencer Reed
  • The Evan Gregor and Matt Vashlishan Quartet
  • Najwa Parkins and the After Hours Trio
  • Bob Dorough and Friends
  • Expansions – The David Liebman Group
  • Nellie McKay
  • The renowned Sunday Jazz Mass
    and many more…

The array of Festival events will include evening and daytime concerts, outdoor performances and street events (held rain or shine), family events, and gallery viewings. This year’s musical programming will span swing, funk, big band, avant-garde and more, creating diverse auditory experiences for everyone.

EVENTS

Friday, September 5, 2014: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Opening Reception/Music Motif Art Show
The Dutot Museum, Main Street

Friday, September 5, 2014: 7:00 – 9:30 PM
Dance, Music and Theater Show
Presbyterian Church of the Mountain, Church Lane

Saturday, September 6, 2014: 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Music Motif Art Show
The Dutot Museum, Main Street

Saturday, September 6, 2014: 12:00 – 9:00 PM
Jazz Festival
Main Stage, 22 Delaware Avenue

Sunday, September 7, 2014: 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Jazz Mass, A Celebration of Spirit
Main Stage, 22 Delaware Avenue

Sunday, September 7, 2014: 12:00 – 9:00 PM
Jazz Festival
Main Stage, 22 Delaware Avenue

TICKETS
Tickets to the event are now on sale. To purchase tickets in advance, visit www.cotajazz.org.

  • Friday night at the Dutot Museum: Free
  • Friday night general admission at Church of the Mountain: $10.00
  • Saturday and Sunday one-day tickets: $28.00
  • Saturday and Sunday two-day tickets (available for purchase Saturday only): $40.00
  • Students and seniors (65+): $15.00/day
  • Children 5-12 years old: $10.00/day
  • Children 4 and younger: Free

About Delaware Water Gap Celebration of the Arts
Delaware Water Gap Celebration of the Arts (COTA) exists to celebrate great music by bringing together world-leading musicians and exciting newcomers to the world of jazz. COTA was founded in 1978 by world-renowned jazz artist and composer Phil Woods, trombonist Rick Chamberlain, and local legend Ed Joubert to share with their community the art created by the many world-class musicians and artists that call the area their home.

About Jazz and Arts Festival
Inspired by a love for jazz, the Festival seeks to reflect the creativity gathered in one of Pennsylvania’s most dynamic jazz neighborhoods by presenting programs that span a variety of jazz styles. The festival also exists to create a gateway to music through the exploration and interplay of art forms alongside an intimate and thrilling Festival experience shared by artists and concertgoers alike.

Website:           www.cotajazz.org
Twitter:            @COTA_jazz
Facebook:         www.facebook.com/groups/cotajazz

PRESS CONTACT
For information about Delaware Water Gap Celebration of the Arts, visit www.cotajazz.org or contact Lauren Chamberlain / President / 973-769-9246 / publicity@cotajazz.org

PRESS TICKETS
Contact: Lauren Chamberlain / President / 973-769-9246 / publicity@cotajazz.org

Delaware Water Gap Celebration of the Arts is a not-for-profit corporation supported solely through the generosity of individual donations, institutional grants, and concert income. 
Dates, artists and programs are subject to change.

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