Festival News

20th Annual Houston International Jazz Festival

Source: Michael Ricci
April 13, 2010

20th Houston International Jazz Festival featuring; Rachelle Ferrell, Tito Puente, Jr., Hiroshima HOUSTON, TX -- Jazz will fill the air in downtown Houston Saturday and Sunday, August 7th and 8th as the 20th Annual Houston International Jazz Festival kicks off August Jazz Month. The event will be held at Discovery Green Park, 4:00 to 10:00 PM each day. An all-star lineup is scheduled including: Rachelle Ferrell, Tito Puente, Jr., Hiroshima, Texas Brass Band, Summer Jazz Workshop All-Stars, and The Latin ...

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Pianist and Songwriter Cyrus Chestnut to Headline Billy Taylor Jazz Festival

Source: Michael Ricci
April 12, 2010

Greenville, NC -- Again this year the East Carolina University School of Music Jazz Studies Program brings a world-class jazz performer to Greenville for the Billy Taylor Jazz Festival on April 22-23. Critically-acclaimed pianist and songwriter Cyrus Chestnut headlines this year's event at the Murphy Center on ECU's campus on Friday, April 23, backed by the ECU Jazz Ensemble A under the direction of Carroll V. Dashiell, Jr. “Cyrus is one of the most influential jazz artists on the scene ...

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Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival: Trucks, Tedeschi, Tyminski

Source: JamBase
April 10, 2010

DEREK TRUCKS, SUSAN TEDESCHI, DAN TYMINSKI SET TO HEADLINE 4TH ANNUAL BOONE COUNTY NATIONAL BANK, ROOTS N BLUES N BBQ FESTIVAL

Susan Tedeschi Taking the stage October 1 and 2, Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi, and Dan Tyminski have confirmed their participation in the 4th annual Boone County National Bank, Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival in downtown Columbia.

Experience the powerful performance of Susan Tedeschi and Grammy Award-winning, Derek Trucks. Only performing for a handful of festivals together ...

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The Wee Trio Aboard the Rocks off Concert Cruise - April 30!

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
April 10, 2010

"The Wee's got its own potent flavor, one that combines a heady blend of modernly attuned composition and robust trio symmetry."  “ . . . The trio throws down hip-hopped beats, intensely swinging bop, or poignant vignettes - all with ease . . . Capitol Diner Vol. 2 Animal Style is a breath of fresh air from an exciting group . . ." - Mark Turner, Allaboutjazz.com “. . . another helping of inventive, indie rock-flavored jazz." - The Philadelphia ...

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Other Places: Brubeck on His Institute

Source: Rifftides by Doug Ramsey
April 9, 2010

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Jazzascona Festival 2010 Focuses on New Standards

Source: Michael Ricci
April 10, 2010

JazzAscona - taking place in Ascona, Switzerland, from June 24 to July 4, 2010 - stands out for its unique program and is today one of the major world events devoted to historical styles of jazz-an eleven-day multi-faceted musical marathon, but also an opportunity to vacation and relax in the grandiose Lake Maggiore setting, just south of the Swiss Alps.

The theme of the 26th edition is New Standards, updating an extraordinary, often-forgotten collection of jazz classics. New compositions, led ...

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Late Nite Jazz Fest Lineup at the Republic Revealed

Source: JamBase
April 8, 2010

IVAN NEVILLE, JULIAN CASABLANCAS, INFECTED MUSHROOM AMONG THE ARTISTS SLATED TO PERFORM AS PART OF NOLA JAZZ FEST AT THE REPUBLIC

Ivan Neville Famed New Orleans entertainment venue The Republic, along with Wagatail and Winter Circle Productions, have announced their evening concert series lineup for NOLA Jazz Fest. Based in the Warehouse District of New Orleans, the 150 year old building has become a bastion of live music and cultural entertainment combining all elements from its rich history. ...

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Wilco Launches Festival Solid Sound Fest in Ma 8/13-15

Source: JamBase
April 8, 2010

WILCO LAUNCHES SOLID SOUND FESTIVAL AT MASS MoCA AUGUST 13-15

Wilco The SOLID SOUND FESTIVAL is a new festival curated by the Chicago band Wilco. It debuts August 13-15 at MASS MoCA (Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art) in North Adams, MA. The SOLID SOUND FESTIVAL is an independently promoted and ticketed three-day event of music, art, comedy, interactivity and more. Wilco headlines the weekend, in the band's only East Coast performance of the summer. This new festival also presents individual ...

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