The Billy Mitchell Trio will jump-start the 2002 Verizon Music Festival, followed later that evening by Teddy Pendergrass, September 30, at 8:30 pm on the UCLA campus, at Royce Hall.
On the evening of October 1, Verizon will open with the sensational Jazz Vocalist Lea Delaria, and the Jazz Classics featuring, pianist Patrice Rushen and Drummer, Nudugu Chancler, at the Center Theatre in Long Beach at 8:00 pm.
Vintage banjo performer Bela Fleck will rouse the audience with his amazing blends of bluegrass, jazz, and pop sounds. Bela takes center stage with his band the Flecktones, October 2, 8:00 pm at Royce Hall.
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