The Jacksonville Jazz FestivalThe Jacksonville Jazz Festival in Jax., Florida is a wonderful yearly musical event. The 2010 Jacksonville Jazz Festival will be held from May 27 - 30th, 2010. Lineup for 2010 - More to be announced later. Swingin’ Stage – Corner of Main and Monroe Streets 7 p.m. Basia 9 p.m. Tito Puente Jr. and his Orchestra Breezin’ Stage – The Jacksonville Landing 5 p.m. University of North Florida Jazz Ensemble 1 and Faculty featuring legendary saxophonist Bunky Green 6:30 p.m. Jazz Divas featuring Brenda Kelly, Peggie Black & Pat Blaylock 8:30 p.m. Buckwheat Zydeco Groovin’ Stage – Hemming Plaza 5 p.m. Navy Band Southeast VIP Combo 6:30 p.m. C1 Jazz Band 8:30 p.m. M-Pact
Old Church (Snyder Memorial Church on Laura Street, space is limited in this venue) 6 p.m. Von Barlow’s Jazz Journey 8 p.m. A musical tribute to late Jacksonville Jazz Festival Hall of Fame member Teddy Washington Saturday, May 29, Festival Hours 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Swingin’ Stage – Corner of Main and Monroe streets Noon Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition winner 1:30 p.m. The Superstars of Jazz Fusion featuring Roy Ayers, Tom Browne, Wayne Henderson, Ronnie Laws and Lonnie Liston Smith 3:30 p.m. Remembering A Legend: The Music of Grover Washington featuring Tom Scott, Andy Snitzer, Maysa, Gerald Veasley, Buddy Williams and Jason Miles. 5:30 p.m. Irvin Mayfield and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra 7:30 p.m. Ledisi 9:30 p.m. Chris Botti with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra Breezin’ Stage – The Jacksonville Landing Noon Douglas Anderson School of the Arts Jazz Ensemble 1 12:30 p.m. Traci Wynn 2 p.m. The Flail 4 p.m. Noel Freidline Quintet 5:30 p.m. Tim Bowman and Darren Rahn 7:30 p.m. Bernie Williams 9:30 p.m. Spanish Harlem Orchestra Groovin’ Stage – Hemming Plaza Noon BK Jackson 1:30 p.m. Isaac Byrd, Jr. and Tribe Judah 3:30 p.m. Jordan Jackson 5:30 p.m. Terry “Doc” Handy 7:30 p.m. The Joe Baione Trio Old Church – Snyder Memorial Church, space is limited in this venue) Noon Generation Next Youth Talent Competition, 1st Round 2:30 p.m. Generation Next Youth Talent Competition, Finals 5 p.m. Paul Rucker’s Clay Pieces 6:30 p.m. Masiontet Brass Riverside Arts Market (under the Fuller Warren Bridge Canopy) 11:15 a.m. Special Guest Performer 12:30 p.m. Dot Wilder with Barry Greene ‘Round Midnight Jazz Jam 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. Omni Jacksonville Hotel, the official host hotel of the 2010 Jacksonville Jazz Festival 245 Water Street Free admission Hosted by The Kelly/Scott Quintet featuring Lisa Kelly, JB Scott, Jeff Phillips, Dennis Marks & Danny Gottlieb Sunday, May 30, Festival Hours 11 a.m.- 8 p.m. Swingin’ Stage – Corner of Main and Monroe streets Noon Spyro Gyra 2:30 p.m. Preservation Hall Jazz Band 4:30 p.m. St. Johns River City Band with Maceo Parker 6:30 p.m. Patty LaBelle Groovin’ Stage – Hemming Plaza 4:30 p.m. JB Scott’s Swingin’ Allstars History In 2009, the event occurred in Downtown Jacksonville. The great jazz line-up included Chris Botti, Roberta Flack, Warren Hill, Boney James, and Dave Brubeck. In 2008, it played in Metropolitan Park. Many greats have played at this festival including George Benson, Boney James, Dianne Reeves, Chuck Mangione, Steve Cole, Al Jarreau, Diane Schurr, Regina Carter, Peter White, Chris Botti and many more. You may like to take a tour of the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) - 333 North Laura Street, Jacksonville, Fla 32202 - 904-366-6911 - (A cultural resource of University of North Florida)- www.mocajacksonville.org There are a variety of fine New York Jazz festivals to check out. One of the festivals include the Saratoga Jazz Festival which occurs yearly at the end of June in Saratoga New York. Another Jazz Music festival occurs in Rochester, NY in early June The Rochester International Jazz Festival in different musical venues. Go from Jacksonville Jazz Festival to vacations-in-the-adirondacks.com home page
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