Festival News

Earl Klugh's Renowned Weekend Of Jazz Returns To Kiawah Island, SC

Source: Audrey Birnbaum
August 26, 2011

Kiawah Island, SC—Since 2004, GRAMMY®-winning guitarist Earl Klugh has been bringing world-renowned artists together with jazz enthusiasts for his one-of-a-kind weekend getaways at 2 Five-Star, Five-Diamond properties; The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, and The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island, South Carolina. The 2nd annual Weekend of Jazz at Kiawah Island will be held November 10-12, 2011 and features 3 incredible nights of music from 10-Time GRAMMY®-Winner CHAKA KHAN in a Rare and Special Jazz Performance, Multi-Instrumentalist BRIAN CULBERTSON, Saxophonist, Vocalist and ...

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Otis Taylor Announces Trance Jam Blues Festival Lineup, November 25-27

Source: conqueroo
August 22, 2011

Bob Margolin, Tony Trischka, Don Vappie, George Porter Jr., Standing Bear and Cassie Taylor to appear at Thanksgiving weekend event in Boulder, Colorado Musicians, educators, singers and fans are invited to participate BOULDER, Colo.—The first annual Otis Taylor Trance Blues Jam Festival is a weekend of public workshops and jams for musicians and fans of all levels and ages who wish to join world-renowned guitarist Bob “Steady Rollin'" Margolin, Tony Trischka (International Bluegrass Music Association Banjo Player of the Year), ...

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The Smooth Jazz Cruise 2013 is Officially the Greatest Party at Sea

Source: Great Scott P.R.oductions
August 22, 2011

Special guest George Benson to make his cruise debut as part of the all-star lineup on the 7-day Caribbean cruise St. Louis, Missouri: Anyone who has ever sailed upon The Smooth Jazz Cruise knows why it has earned the moniker The Greatest Party At Sea. Beginning with the 2013 sailings—January 13-20 and January 20-27—the week-long music theme cruise to the Caribbean featuring the brightest contemporary jazz stars will officially be renamed The Greatest Party At Sea. George Benson will be ...

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Kansas City's 2011 Rhythm & Ribs Jazz and Blues Festival is October 8th

Source: Christopher Burnett
August 22, 2011

The American Jazz Museum at 18th & Vine in Kansas City, Missouri will present its annual Rhythm & Ribs Jazz and Blues Festival on Saturday, October 8, 2011. The one day event features headliners Christian McBride & Inside Straight (Artist-In-Resident); the legendary Bobby “Blue" Bland (Blues Headliner); and, the band WAR (Festival Headliner). The all-day event will feature three great performance stages presenting a variety of exceptional jazz and blues artist talent, education components and food vendors that include famous ...

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Yes, Virginia, There is Jazz at Bumbershoot

Source: Seattle Jazz Scene
August 20, 2011

Sunday, September 4 Level 3 at EMP 325 5th Avenue North

Compiled by Danielle Bias

As in past years, not a lot of jazz makes it under the broad umbrella of Bumbershoot on Labor Day weekends, but Matt Jorgensen of Origin Records and the Ballard Jazz Festival has curated a lineup for Bumbershoot's Seattle Jazz Showcase that deserves attention. Since moving back to Seattle in 2002 after 10 years in New York City, Jorgensen has been ...

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Hong Kong International Jazz Festival 2011 Kicks Off

Source: Bosco Cheung
August 18, 2011

Hong Kong International Jazz Festival The PAST The first jazz festival that ever took place in Hong Kong back in 1987 was imported from Japan, as sponsored by the tobacco company Mild Seven—SELECT Live Under The Sky, Hong Kong. This series originated from Japan in the early 80's till 1992 when Japan slipped into an economic downturn. The Festival had a 5 years' life span in Hong Kong and was a fashionable event among the celebrities and movie stars at ...

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Salem Jazz and Soul Festival Taking Place This Weekend, August 20-21

Source: MassJazz: Jazz in Massachusetts
August 18, 2011

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The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Hosts Nightly Jazz Jams for Whistler Jazz Festival

Source: Michael Ricci
August 15, 2011

This Labour Day weekend, the end-of-summer blues sing a happy tune as Canada's newest jazz festival hits town; Jazz On The Mountain At Whistler. Nestled in the spectacular mountains of Whistler, this celebration of jazz, culture and entertainment promises to captivate spectators of all ages. Escape the city commotion for the long weekend and listen to jazz icons such as Stanley Jordan, Kevin Eubanks and The New Gary Burton Quartet. With over thirty free and ticketed shows from top international ...

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