In its 17th annual edition, the Healdsburg Jazz Festival, nestled in the idyllic wine country in Sonoma County, leans in the direction of Latin American elements and the stimulating sounds of hard bop.

Ed Reed, the seasoned jazz singer, warms up the opening night slot with a special tribute to the John Coltrane/Johnny Hartman pairing, in tandem with potent and sensitive young saxophonist Anton Schwartz.