The 2009 Essence Music Festival | July 3 - 5, 2009
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Prince To Play at The 43rd Annual Montreux Jazz Festival 2009 | July 18th,2009
The musician Prince will perform two shows to close the Montreux Jazz Festival on July 18, news report said Friday. The festival has nearly 100 acts lined about for the two weeks of concerts, opening Friday evening.
The singer and guitarist, who has gone through several name changes before reverting to Prince, performed in Montreux in 2007.
The cheapest tickets will likely go for 195 Swiss francs (180 dollars), while balcony seats will cost 400 francs.
Despite some rumours, or maybe hopes of fans, there was not expected to be a Michael Jackson tribute show this year.
The 43rd Annual Montreux Jazz Festival 2009 | July 3rd - 18th, 2009
The Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland will start its 43rd annual round of show on Friday, featuring 100 artists from various genres, including rock, pop, soul, blues and of course jazz. British hip hop singer Lily Allen will do a gig, as will the rambunctious Jamaican vocalist Grace Jones.
Jazz great Herbie Hancock (pictured above) and the virtuoso Chinese classical pianist Lang Lang are set to perform together a piano project they have been working on for over a year.
Guitarists George Benson and BB King will also play their jazz and blues licks at center stage.
Classic rockers Alice Cooper and John Fogerty will perform at the festival which will also put on shows by more modern alternative acts like Bloc Party and the jam outfit the Dave Matthews Band. Marianne Faithful will bring her voice to Switzerland as well.
Various electronic-oriented performers are scheduled to mix their records live.
Along with the main stage concerts, dozens of artists will play music through all hours of the day and night for free in the scenic area at the eastern end of Lake Geneva.
If the sun plays along and the weather stays fair, the festival could attract well over 200, 000 people before it closed on July 19.
Kenny Lattimore & Deborah Cox to Headline Free R&B Concert at Penn's Landing | July 25th, 2009
Kenny Lattimore and Deborah Cox to Headline; Special One Day Concert Is a Highlight of the 2009 Summer Program Season Produced by Delaware RiverWaterfront Corporation
Free Sounds of R&B Concert Event at Penn's Landing
PHILADELPHIA, PA--(Marketwire - July 1, 2009) - For the past five seasons, the summer program season at Penn's Landing has featured free R&B concert events with contemporary themes starring innovative, inspirational, and critically acclaimed national recording artists. This year's FREE Sounds of R&B Concert Event will take place Saturday, July 25th from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00p.m. on the Great Plaza at Penn's Landing, located on Columbus Boulevard at Chestnut Street.
Considered two of the most popular and respected vocalists in contemporary rhythm and blues, Kenny Lattimore will headline this concert event along with R&B songstress Deborah Cox. As part of their "A Timeless Promise Tour," Lattimore and Cox will make a stop at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia and provide what is promised to by Lattimore to be a "dramatic evening highlighted by an effervescent stage show, filled with vocal agility and romantic ambiance."
Growing up in a musical family in Washington, D.C. area, Kenny Lattimore began singing early in life, winning talent shows and singing everything from R&B to classical. After studying at Howard University, he became lead singer of the R&B group Maniquin, which released an album on the Epic label. After leaving that act, he concentrated on developing his songwriting skills and moved to New York in 1996 to release his first solo album, "Kenny Lattimore." In 2003 and 2006, he released two consecutive albums of duets with his wife and fellow R&B star, Chante Moore, which led to a popular national tour and considerable radio airplay.
Although known for his songwriting abilities, Lattimore's most recent project, "Timeless" (2008) shows his ability to interpret a variety of familiar and not-so-familiar material drawn from a wide range of sources from the worlds of pop, R&B, rock and jazz. This album shows Lattimore's ability to create expressive, artistic and enduring music rather than giving in to musical trends.
Discovered by legendary record executive Clive Davis, singer/actress Deborah Cox recently returned to her R&B roots with her new album "The PROMISE," released independently on her own label, the Deco Recording Group. The Toronto-born JUNO Award winner and GRAMMY® nominee has achieved international success having released five CDs and garnering the smash hits, "We Can't Be Friends" and "Nobody's Supposed To Be Here," which holds the record for being the longest running #1 R& B single for 14consecutive weeks.
"The PROMISE," which not only showcases Cox' singing but songwriting and arranging skills, features the soulful first single, "Did You Ever Love Me," produced by Flyte Tyme (Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis and Big Jim Wright)and includes production by all-star collaborators such as John Legend.
In recent press, Deborah Cox comments about her upcoming tour. "I am really thrilled to be going out on this tour with Kenny Lattimore," exclaims Cox."I think he is one of R&B's most gifted, polished and refined vocalists and this will be a special night for those fans that have missed and are still into soulful, classic R&B."
This Sounds of R&B Concert Event kicks off with rising local singing star, Kharisma McIlwaine. Philadelphia native McIlwaine is a 2006 graduate of Cabrini College and a member of the CW Philly Crew. Although she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications, her passion for the arts played a major role in her college career. Recently, McIlwaine worked at the Five Spot as a host during their signature Open Mike Night. Whether she is greeting a crowd or introducing an unknown artist, McIlwaine loves being onstage and interacting with the community. When she is not writing music, McIlwaine teaches school-aged children how to play the piano and currentlyr esides in West Philadelphia.
Providing a mix of funk, jazz, soul, latin, blues, gospel, reggae and dance, Bill Jolly's Hard Drive band is the next to take the stage during this exciting free concert event. Defined as the ultimate soul band, Bill Jolly's Hard Drive provides both a hard driving rhythm and classic soul intensity. Led by three-time Emmy Award Winning Musical Director Bill Jolly, BJHD features 10 of Philly's best all-star session and touring musicians. After years of backing or accompanying artists as diverse as Celine Dion, Chaka Kahn, Usher, Grover Washington Jr., Boyz to Men, Stevie Wonder, Brian McKnight, Michael Buble, and Whitney Houston to name a few,Bill Jolly and his musicians are always excited at the opportunity to showcase their talents directly to the audience.
Featuring great horns and precise rhythm sections, Bill Jolly's Hard Drive originated as the house band for Gamble and Huff's/ Bynum's TSOP restaurant in the Tropicana Casino Hotel in Atlantic City and was featured during the first Sounds of R&B Concert series at Penn's Landing in 2004.
WDAS 105.3 is the proud radio partner for the Sounds of R&B concert.Personalities from the station and the promotional crew will be on site each week. The Sounds of R&B series is also proudly supported by CW Philly and co-hosted by the CW Philly Crew. The CW Philly (WPSG-TV) is part of the CBS Stations Group.
WDAS FM is part of the Clear Channel Communications, Inc. Clear Channel Communications, Inc. is a global media and entertainment company specializing in mobile and on-demand entertainment and information services for local communities and premiere opportunities for advertisers. Based in San Antonio, Texas, the company's businesses include radio and outdoor displays. More information is available at www.clearchannel.com.
The 2009 Summer Program of Free Events at Penn's Landing is funded and produced by the Delaware River Corporation (DRWC). All events produced by DRWC are FREE to the public on the Great Plaza, the heart of Penn's Landing, Philadelphia's premier Delaware riverfront entertainment destination.
Public Programming at Penn's Landing would not be possible without the continued support of corporate partners such as PECO, the Pennsylvania Lottery, Bank of America, Live Nation, the Philadelphia Coca-Cola Bottling Company and the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation, all of whom are committed to serving the Greater Philadelphia community.
For more information and event details, please call (215) 922-2FUN or visitwww.delawareriverevents.com.This website is a virtual resource for the waterfront which can help visitors plan to easily park, play and stay all day at Penn's Landing.
The Annual Venezia Jazz Festival | July 27th - Aug. 2nd, 2009
Next month sees the start of the annual Venezia Jazz Festival, which runs until August 2nd.
Beginning on July 27th, the event is a major must for jazz fans staying at Venice hotels over the summer.
The festival is held at a number of venues including the Teatro La Fenice and Piazza San Marco and, as always, features a mix of established and new artists from the world of jazz music.
As well as music concerts, there will be a special calendar of other events including readings, art exhibitions and even DJ sets.
This year’s bill includes Wynton Marsalis (pictured above) with the Lincoln Center Orchestra, Esperanza Spalding and Paolo Conte.
The highlight of the festival is expected to be the performances of the Charles Lloyd Quartet and Richard Galliano in a special double concert on the night of July 29th.
Tickets are already on sale for the week-long festival and anyone planning to attend is advised to start booking their Venice accommodation as soon as possible.
Summer Concert/Tour Schedules for Smooth Jazz Artists | 2009
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The 22nd Annual Long Beach Jazz Festival | Aug 7th - 9th, 2009
22nd Annual
Long Beach Jazz Festival
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| TheFestival again takes place at the breath-taking seaside setting ofRainbow Lagoon Park on Shoreline Drive in Long Beach, California. Aswith previous |
TICKETS
VIP Tickets -- $155 on Friday, and $180 per seat on Saturday and Sunday
includes dinner, wine service and access to mingle with your favorite jazz artists.
Reserved Box Seat Tickets are $60 on Friday and $75 per seat on
Saturday and Sunday.
General Admission/Lawn Seating is $45 (prior to July 30th)
and $50 at the gate.
Friday gates open at 5PM
show begins at 7PM until 11:00PM
Saturday and Sunday, gates open at 11AM
Show begins at Noon until 10:30PM
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The 5th Annual Hot Blues & BBQ | June 19-20, 2009
5th ANNUAL HOT BLUES AND BBQ TO BE HELD THIS WEEKEND, JUNE 19-20, 2009
Hot Blues and BBQ, the Village of Oxford, the Oxford Downtown Development Authority, and the Detroit Blues Society are proud to announce that the 5th annual HOT BLUES AND BBQ will be held June 19-20, 2009. The Friday, June 19th event will be held from 7pm-10pm in Centennial Park in Downtown Oxford, MI. The Saturday June 20th event will be held from 12pm to 1am, in beautiful Scripter Park, in the Village of Oxford, Michigan.
The festival has returned to it’s 2-day format after several years of tinkering with several different combinations. According to festival producer, Steve Allen, two days are the best-suited timeframe for maximum exposure for both the Village of Oxford and Blues music in general. The single largest change this year is the fact that all events on both days are absolutely free of charge for admission. This is being done due the poor state of the Michigan economy and to allow families a weekend of fun without the worries of money.
This year’s event is actually 3 events starting with the kickoff concert on Friday evening, followed by Detroit Blues Challenge starting at noon on Saturday, and the core festival beginning at 4pm on Saturday.
THE FRIDAY KICKOFF EVENT
The Oxford DDA Kickoff Night will feature Blues performances from 4 regional acts, all of which are well known in their own right. The gates will open at 5:00pm and admission is absolutely free. The musical lineup for this event will feature (along with their performance times):
· MOJO PHOENIX (6:00pm)
· FRONT STREET BLUES BAND (7:00pm)
· TOMAS ESPARZA and the BOA CONSTRICTORS (8:00pm)
· JOSH BOYD AND THE VIP BAND wsg/ MARK “PAZ” PASMAN FROM WCSX (9:00pm)
You may stroll Downtown Oxford to eat, shop, and discover it’s hidden treasures. You may also attend the post-concert celebration at Callahan’s in Auburn Hills immediately following. (www.atcallahans.com).
THE SATURDAY JUNE 20 EVENT
This event kicks off at 12 noon from 2 different locations. The first location, the Berkley American Legion Post. hosts a memorial motorcycle ride as a fundraiser for the 1st Battalion, 24th Marines Operation Iraqi Freedom Battalion Memorial (http://1-24battalionmemorial.bravehost.com) to honor the 22 fallen Marines of 1st Battalion, 24th Marines through the construction of a permanent Battalion Memorial at Selfridge Air National Guard Base - Mount Clemens, MI. The ride progresses through Oakland County with many celebrity riders and escorted by the Oakland County Sherriff’s Department. Contact memorialfund124@yahoo.com for further details.
In Oxford, at noon, day 2 of the festivities begin, starting with:
THE 2009 DETROIT BLUES CHALLENGE
The Detroit Blues Challenge at Hot Blues and BBQ is the 4th preliminary round of the annual Detroit Blues Society Challenge where the overall judged winner will move on to the Challenge Finals in November and win a cash prize. In 2008, 5 preliminary rounds were staged plus the Finals. In 2009, there will be 6 rounds plus the Finals. The overall winners of the Finals will go on to represent Detroit at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee in January of 2010.
In this, the 4th round of the Blues Challenge, the competitors will be (along with their performance times):
- BEBE AND THE BLUESMASTERS (12 Noon)
- DAVID GERALD AND INSURRECTION (12:30pm)
- MOTOR HONEY (1:00pm)
- CROSSROADS BLUES BAND (1:30pm)
- JACOB CLYDE BAND (2:00pm)
Each Band will play 1, 20-minute set of original music, and will be judged by a panel of music professionals, in accordance with International Blues Challenge rules, to determine an overall winner of this round. The winner will be announced at around 3:00 pm.
There will also be a people’s choice award for the crowd’s favorite band. Patrons will vote with dollar bills and the band with the highest total of votes will win. All monies raised will benefit the Detroit Blues Society’s Blues Challenge Prize Fund. The Detroit Blues Society is a registered 501c3 charity and all donations are tax deductible.
HOT BLUES AND BBQ 2009
Hot Blues and BBQ 2009 will feature spectacular Blues performances from a star-studded cast of musicians from across the USA. Along with the musical performances, the event also features BBQ Vendors, the Hubert
Distributors - Bud Light Beer Garden, Retail Vendors, Swimming, Picnicking, a Playground, Raffles, and an entire day of family fun for all. The gates will open at 11:00am and admission is absolutely free.
The musical lineup for 2009 looks like a who’s who of Blues music and will feature (along with their performance times):
- THE BLUESCASTERS (3:00pm)
- FROG AND THE BEEFTONES (4:00pm)
- MEASURED CHAOS (5:00pm)
- COUNT BRACEY AND THE PLEASURETONES (6:00pm)
- THE ALLIGATORS (7:00pm)
- THE MATT BESEY BAND (8:00pm)
- MOTOR CITY JOSH (9:00pm)
- JASON RICCI AND NEW BLOOD (10:30pm)
The 5th Annual Tito Puente Latin Music Series | July 9th-30th, 2009
From merengue and salsa to Afro-Cuban and Latin jazz, the fifth-annual Tito Puente Latin Music Series promises to heat-up two of Boston’s neighborhood public parks in July with danceable rhythms. The series — presented by Berklee College of Music; Villa Victoria Center for the Arts; and ParkARTS — features Berklee faculty, students, and guest artists hailing from various parts of Latin America, including the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, and Mexico.
The free music series takes place on four Thursday evenings—July 9, 16, 23, and 30—outdoors in two locations in the city. The concert July 9 happens at Mozart Park, 10 Mozart St., in Jamaica Plain, MA, accessible by the Jackson Square T stop on the orange line. The concerts July 16, 23, and 30 take place at O'Day Park, next door to Villa Victoria Center for the Arts, 85 West Newton Street, in Boston’s South End.
All concerts are from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. For more information, call 617-927-1717, email aalvear@iba-etc.org, or visit berklee.edu/events/summer. The parks are wheelchair accessible.
This year’s program:
July 9 – Orquesta Bacharengue at Mozart Park
In collaboration with the Hyde Square Task Force
Orquesta Bacharengue, led by Berklee faculty member Ricardo Monzón, was inspired by the enthusiasm that grew around the formation of the Berklee Merengue Ensemble in 2008. Drawing on a wealth of connections between students, faculty, and Boston area musicians, the group brings talented musicians together to perform two popular genres developed in the Dominican Republic: bachata and merengue, hence the name Bacharengue. The energy and dynamism of this combination will surely get the audience dancing. Joining Orquesta Bacharengue for this concert will be special guest Henry Jiménez, composer, pianist, producer, and arranger for Grammy-winner Olga Tañón, and Latin Grammy-winners Johnny Ventura and Milly Quezada.
July 16 - Javier Arroyo and the Salsa Night Band at O'Day Park
Javier Arroyo, a Cape Cod resident, has deep roots in music. As a boy in Puerto Rico, his father and uncles would gather in the evenings, bringing their guitars along with the Puerto Rican cuatro, and sing old boleros, guarachas, rancheras, and decimas. They would give him nickels and quarters for singing the songs they especially liked. Arroyo loved the way the sounds intermixed and soon developed his singing skills in tone with them. He has performed with such artists as Willie Colon, Luisito Ayala, Puerto Rican Power, and El Gran Combo. Javier Arroyo and the Salsa Night Band, a 12-piece group featuring some of the best musicians in the Northeast, debuted at Boston’s Puerto Rican Festival in 2002 and just released its first CD.
July 23 – Obbini Tumbao at O'Day Park
Cacao Música recording artists and winners of the 2006 Boston Phoenix poll for Best World Music Act, Obbini Tumbao deliver high-energy dance music. Rebecca Cline, a Berklee faculty pianist from Athens, Georgia, joins forces with Anita Quinto, a percussionist from Caracas, Venezuela, to produce a compelling new sound for fans of the infectious grooves associated with artists like Buena Vista Social Club. The band's powerful horn section is supported by an ebullient rhythm section of congas, timbales, bongos, piano, and bass. In five short years, Obbini Tumbao has gained the loyal affection of the Boston-area salsa-music-loving public. The group performs regularly to sold-out audiences at the Regattabar, Scullers, and Ryles.
July 30 – Victor Mendoza at O'Day Park
Mexico-born vibraphonist and composer Victor Mendoza is considered to be one of today's finest Latin jazz artists. At this concert he will perform a newly developed dance music repertoire. Recordings and performances with Mendoza’s own group and with artists such as Paquito D'Rivera, Danilo Pérez, Michel Camilo, Claudio Roditi, and Antonio Sánchez, have earned him the respect of critics and fans around the globe. Black Bean Blues, his most recent CD, was named one of the best Latin jazz albums of the year by Modern Drummer. The Smithsonian included the album in Latin Jazz: The Perfect Combination, its first major exhibit about the genre. Mendoza, a Berklee professor with a reputation as a top educator, regularly conducts master classes around the world. He is releasing an educational DVD this fall.
Now in its 13th year, ParkARTS began as Mayor Thomas M. Menino’s initiative to present a yearlong program of arts- and culture-related programs and events in Boston's park system. ParkARTS, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department's multifaceted arts program incorporates the visual, performing, and participatory arts. The 2009 ParkARTS performing arts program, sponsored by Bank of America, will present concerts in Boston neighborhood parks that range from jazz to symphonic music.
Villa Victoria Center for the Arts is a non-profit arts and culture center dedicated to preserving, promoting, and celebrating Latino arts and artists, and creating cross-cultural collaborations. Villa Victoria Center for the Arts is a program of Inquilinous Boricuas en Acción, a non-profit organization that since 1968 has been a leader in the Boston community for holistic community development and programming. Villa Victoria Center for the Arts is located in the heart of Villa Victoria, on W. Newton Street (between Tremont Street and Shawmut Avenue). Berklee College of Music was founded on the revolutionary principle that the best way to prepare students for careers in music was through the study and practice of contemporary music. For over 60 years, the college has evolved constantly to reflect the state of the art of music and the music business. With over a dozen performance and nonperformance majors, a diverse and talented student body representing over 70 countries, and a music industry "who's who" of alumni, Berklee is the world's premier learning lab for the music of today — and tomorrow.
Chicago Afrobeat Project's Tour Schedule | 2009
Winner of the "Best African Artist" award in the 2009 Chicago Music Awards, Chicago Afrobeat Project adds new dates to its 2009 Summer Tour which crosses the U.S. from the West Coast to the Southeast. Known for its blazing live shows, the band blends pulsating funk, aggressive jazz, and rock energy into an explosive stage performance that is classified unmistakably as "American Afrobeat." The group is at the forefront of the afrobeat revival in North America and was recently featured on the compilation album "Rough Guide to Afrobeat Revival."
Chicago Afrobeat Project's confirmed tour dates are:
June 25 The Union Terrace - Madison, WI
June 29 Taste of Chicago, World Music Day - Chicago, IL
July 3 Quixote's - Denver, CO
July 4 Whistler's - Nederland, CO
July 6 Exchange Place Plaza - Salt Lake City, UT
July 7 Reef - Boise, ID
July 8 The Good Foot - Portland, OR
July 9 Eastside Club Tavern - Olympia, WA
July 10 Oregon Country Fair - Veneta, OR
July 11 Downtown Bend Festival - Bend, OR
July 12 Red Fox Tavern - Eureka, CA
July 13 Yoshi's - San Francisco, CA
July 15 Moe's Alley - Santa Cruz, CA
July 16 Zanzibar - Santa Monica, CA
July 18 Truckee Park Amphitheater - Truckee, CA with Prezident Brown
July 25 Tabfest - Mendon, OH
July 26 Celebrate Clark Street Festival - Chicago, IL
August 5 Studio on 4th - Reno, NV
August 6 Urban Lounge - Salt Lake City, UT
August 7 Dancin' in the Streets Festival - Denver, CO
August 8 Zoo Bar - Lincoln, NE
August 11 Millennium Park - Chicago, IL
August 12 Mulberry Mountain Festival - Ozark, AR
August 13 Mercy Lounge - Nashville, TN with Rhythmystik
August 14 Emerald Lounge - Asheville, NC with Rhythmystik
August 15 World Grotto - Knoxville, TN with Rhythmystik
Additional dates to be added. Visit the Chicago Afrobeat Project Website for full details.
Chicago Afrobeat Project has released three studio albums to date and is currently working on its fourth for release in autumn, 2009. As a result of its seven-year history, the group's sound has coalesced into a distinct and refreshing interpretation of the afrobeat music pioneered by Fela Kuti in Nigeria in the early '70s. The influence of the genre's politicized and polyrhythmic roots are evident, while the group's urban-crafted musicianship injects an edgy, improvisational element into the song structures. Drummer Marcus Evans (Prefuse 73, Fred Anderson, Nicole Mitchell) and drummer/percussionist Ricardo Gonzalez (Boubacar Diabate) join Chicago Afrobeat Project for the 2009 Summer Tour. The music ensemble tours in support of its E.P., "Off the Grid" (CAbP Music, 2009).
Bio: www.chicagoafrobeatproject.com/bio:
The 9th Annual Berklee Beantown Jazz Festival | Sept. 22-26, 2009
TERRI LYNE CARRINGTON NAMED ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
EXPANDS TO FIVE DAYS, SEVEN STAGES;
LARGEST MUSICAL ROSTER YET
FEATURING BRANFORD MARSALIS, DAVID SANBORN,
BERNARD PURDIE, REUBEN WILSON, KURT ELLING, AND MORE
FREE, ALL-DAY BLOCK PARTY ON THREE OUTDOOR STAGES
- Tickets On Sale Monday, June 8 -
BOSTON, June 8, 2009 - Now in its 9th year, the Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival - Boston's most popular and largest outdoor festival - has expanded to five days and seven stages at locations in Boston and Cambridge; and has named world-renowned drummer and Berklee professor Terri Lyne Carrington its new artistic director.
From September 22 to 26, superstars and local artists will come together in free and ticketed offerings that have drawn upwards of 70,000 people of all ages from every neighborhood in Boston and all over New England. The festival's largest roster yet will feature performances by 20 bands and over 130 musicians at the Berklee Performance Center (BPC), Scullers Jazz Club, Berklee's Cafe 939 and David Friend Recital Hall, and outdoor stages along Columbus Avenue. The Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival is sponsored by Target and Dunkin' Donuts. For a complete list of all events, venues, and performers, visit http://www.beantownjazz.org.
Tickets for all shows are on sale, Monday June 8, at 10 a.m., and will be available at the BPC box office, 136 Massachusetts Avenue, through Ticketmaster 617 931-2000, and at http://www.ticketmaster.com. Call 617 747-2261 or visit http://www.berkleebpc.com for more information.
Terri Lyne Carrington, a native of Medford, MA, was one of the festival's headliners in 2008 before being named its artistic director in 2009. Her deep musical network and knowledge make her an ideal choice to lead BeanTown as it expands its scope and moves towards becoming one of the nation's premier jazz festivals. She has received Grammy nominations both as a performer (for her solo album, Real Life Story) and as a producer (for the Dianne Reeves album, That Day), and has an extensive touring career of over 20 years with luminaries like Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Al Jarreau, and others.
Carrington has assembled an exciting and dynamic lineup in the first year as artistic director. Highlights include three-time Grammy-winning saxophonist and Berklee alumnus Branford Marsalis (Sept. 23, BPC); Godfathers of the Groove, with organist and acid jazz guru Reuben Wilson; drum legend Bernard Purdie, who has played on over 3,000 albums; and guitarist Grant Green Jr.; and featuring two-time Grammy-winning saxophonist David Sanborn; and vocalists Amina Claudine Myers and Kevin Mahogany (Sept. 25, BPC); multi-Grammy-nominated vocalist Kurt Elling (Sept. 24-25, Scullers); and Love and Hunger, an original play about the life and work of Billie Holiday, written and performed by Berklee students (Sept. 24, Cafe 939).
On Saturday, September 26, the free Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival will take place from noon to 6:00 p.m. on three stages over six blocks on Columbus Avenue, starting at Massachusetts Avenue, with a shimmering array of talent.
Also at the Columbus Avenue festival site will be an expanded Target Family Park, returning with even more fun activities for the whole family, including inflatable attractions, photos, face painting, temporary tattoos, coloring and crafts, free snacks and beverages, and an instrument petting zoo. More than 80 vendor booths will offer arts, crafts, accessories and great food representing a variety of countries.
"This festival is a testament to Boston's reputation as a music hub and its dedication to jazz and producing and nurturing great artists," says Terri Lyne Carrington, BeanTown Jazz Festival artistic director. "As a native and recent returnee to the area, I'm thrilled for this chance to give back to the community by throwing a big party for Boston. I hope people come out to fraternize with their neighbors, enjoy the delicious food, and hear some incredible music."
DL Media
Playboy Jazz Festival Presents Free Community Concert | June 7th, 2009 In Woodland Hills, Ca.
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