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Discovering Jazz.
Just got back from the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival press conference. The lineup is pretty decent.
Half the meeting was spent naming sponsors, though. But it has to be done, otherwise no music.
Etta James was booked, but had to cancel due to illness.
Here's the heavy-hitters:
All shows Flynn MainStage, unless noted.
Ahmad Jamal with VT All State Jazz Ensemble. Friday, June 2.
Diane Reeves with the Joe Davidian Trio. Saturday, June 4.
The return of Kilmanjaro (Paul Asbell, Chas Eller, et. al) City Hall Auditorium Wednesday, June 7.
Maceo Parker (waterfront blues tent)
World Sax Quartet plays Hendrix. Also on bill: Vernon Reid & Masque Friday, June 9.
Spanish Harlem Orchestra. Saturday, June 10.
As usual, there's some feisty shows in the FlynnSpace and other venues around town, as well as free Church Street performances.
Jazz it up, yo.
Aren't there some other Guys, who like, play Jazz...? Why don't I see them listed here?
Maybe they're gonna be the surprise fill-in for Etta James.
Posted by: Neil | Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at 01:49 PM
Thank goodness for you, Neil. You're a reliable commentor. And a reliable wise-ass.
Oh, I forgot to mention: our new mayor, Bob Kiss, spoke.
he seemed nice.
Posted by: casey | Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at 01:54 PM
I kid you not, Etta James is high on my list of People I Must See Before She Or I Die. The fact that she's cancelling summer gigs NOW for illness does not bode well for my cause.
I'm still recovering from the last time those Jazz Dudes took Church Street. Oh, the shenanigans!
Posted by: brooke | Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at 03:54 PM
Jazz Fest, Jazz Guys. C'mon, it's only natural. What a diss.
Posted by: rose | Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at 11:58 PM
jazz is boring.
Posted by: gd | Thursday, April 13, 2006 at 02:33 PM
It sure can be.
Posted by: casey | Thursday, April 13, 2006 at 02:37 PM