Festival News

Billy Taylor And Clark Terry Perform At William Paterson University

Source: All About Jazz
June 28, 2004

Jazz Legends Billy Taylor And Clark Terry Perform At William Paterson University On July 30 During Eleventh Annual Summer Jazz Week

* Taylor and Terry also serve as artists-in-residence during jazz workshop for students * Other notable jazz artists in concert from July 26 to 30

Legendary jazz educators and performers Billy Taylor and Clark Terry headline William Paterson University's eleventh annual Summer Jazz Week from July 26 to 31 with a performance in Shea Center on the ...

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The Litchfield Jazz Festival Announces 9th Anniversary Lineup

Source: All About Jazz
June 28, 2004

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Malta International Jazz Festival

Source: All About Jazz
June 25, 2004

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Dave Brubeck To Present Sacred Music Concert At Newport Jazz Festival 50th Anniversary

Source: All About Jazz
June 24, 2004

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Playboy Jazz Festival Ushers In New Era

Source: All About Jazz
June 23, 2004

Playboy Jazz Festival Ushers In New Era By Ricky Richardson The 26th Annual Playboy Jazz Festival presented in co-operation with the L.A. Philharmonic Association ushered in a new era for the Historic Hollywood Bowl. The newly renovated bandshell at the Hollywood Bowl cost a hefty 24 million dollars. Ask any of the 35,000 jazz fans in attendance, they would say that it was worth every penny. An improved sound system was installed as well as a new giant screens, so ...

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Melissa Manchester and Dave Brubeck Create Blockbuster

Source: All About Jazz
June 22, 2004

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (June 2004) - The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa is pleased to announce Grammy Award winning singer Melissa Manchester has been added to the resort's 13th annual “All That Jazz" Weekend, January 28 - 30, 2005.

Manchester will sing her timeless classics as well as featuring jazz selections from the “American Popular Songbook" on Friday night, January 28, 2005 in the resort's Grand Ballroom. Then, on Saturday night January 29, incomparable jazz legend Dave Brubeck returns with ...

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Nationally Renowned Jazz Artists To Appear At South Bay Entertainment Group

Source: All About Jazz
June 18, 2004

LOS ANGELES, CA - The South Bay Entertainment Group, in conjunction with the City of Inglewood Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services will host the second annual Jazz In The Park festival during labor day weekend on September 4 and 5 at the amphitheater in Edward Vincent Jr. Park in Inglewood. The event will feature an all star line-up of popular jazz musicians such as Freddie Ravel, Phil Perry, Jeanette Harris, Eloise Laws, Bobby Lyles, Marion Meadows, Joyce Cooling, ...

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Ottawa Jazz Festival, June 24-July 4

Source: All About Jazz
June 16, 2004

Ottawa, Canada heats up big time in the summer, and this year's Ottawa International Jazz Festival is shaping up to have their hottest line-up yet.

With ticketed shows taking place at the beautiful outdoor Confederation Park, as well as indoors at the National Library of Canada and the National Arts Centre Studio, there is something for all tastes. Some of the over seventy artists performing at this year's festival are: The Herbie Hancock Quartet, with Wayne Shorter, Dave Holland and ...

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