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37th Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival Announces Lineup

Source: R.J. DeLuke
February 10, 2014

Saratoga Springs, NY: The 37th annual Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival, one of the most celebrated and longest running jazz events in the world, will be held on Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. This year's festival headliners include Earth, Wind & Fire, Trombone Shorty, Terence Blanchard, Dave Holland Prism, Patti Austin, Jon Batiste & Stay Human, Eddie Palmieri Salsa Orchestra, Quinn Sullivan, Dr. Lonnie Smith, and Newport Jazz Festival®: Now 60, among others. ...

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Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival Celebrates Landmark 35th Anniversary

Source: R.J. DeLuke
May 8, 2012

Headliners Include Diana Krall, Chris Botti, Trombone Shorty, Esperanza Spalding, Yellowjackets, Maceo Parker, and more! Saturday, June 30, and Sunday, July 1 SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY: The Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festiva will celebrate its landmark 35th Anniversary at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, June 30 and July 1, with a dynamic lineup of more than 20 acclaimed artists and ensembles on two stages. Festival headliners include Diana Krall, Chris Botti, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Esperanza Spalding “Radio Music Society," Hiromi Trio ...

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George Wein To Get Star on SPAC Walk of Fame

Source: R.J. DeLuke
May 12, 2011

Saratoga Springs, NY—Jazz impresario George Wein, often referred to as the “father" of modern music festivals, will be honored by Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Saturday, June 25 for his role in founding SPAC's Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival, one of the longest-running and most celebrated jazz events in the world. Wein will be honored at the festival with the dedication of a bronze star in SPAC's Walk of Fame. Immediately following the ceremony, Wein will perform on SPAC's stage with ...

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Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival Announces Star-Studded 2011 Lineup

Source: R.J. DeLuke
February 9, 2011

Saratoga Springs, NY (February 10, 2011)—The Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival, one of the most celebrated and longest-running jazz events in the world, marks its 34th year at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, June 25 and 26, with a dynamic lineup of more than 20 acclaimed artists and ensembles on two stages. Highlights include festival debuts by Michael McDonald, Tia Fuller, Lionel Loueke Trio, Hilary Kole and eliane Elias, The Bad Plus, Jack DeJohnette among others. Ticket sales for the Festival begin ...

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