We are proud to present our festival listings that will keep you in the
know on upcoming events. Remember, the key to attending any
festival is to plan in advance. Especially if you’re traveling out of town
and/or it’s a popular fest.

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Here’s the latest list…..

Jazz In The Gardens (March 17-18,2012)
Getaway for a weekend of Jazz & R&B/Soul in Miami Gardens, Florida. Celebrating 7 years in 2012, this festival will feature KEM, Ramsey Lewis, Mary J. Blige, Ledisi, Kenny G., Jill Scott, and more. For more details visit www.jazzinthegardens.com

Berks Jazz Festival (March 23 – April 1, 2012)
Head down to Reading Pa. to experience outlet shopping and smooth
jazz at the 22nd edition of the Berks Jazz Festival. One of the east
coast’s best kept secrets. Check out the happenings at:
www.berksjazzfest.com

Seabreeze Jazz Festival (April 18-22, 2012)
Visit Panama City Beach, Florida for 5 days of Jazz & Sunshine at Pier Park. Special kick-off dinner cruise with Brian Culbertson. For more details visit www.seabreezejazzfestival.com

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (April 27 – May 6, 2012)
Head down to the Big Easy for two huge party weekends. Jazz, Cajun,
Blues, Pop, Soul, and more are on the schedule. Herbie Hancock, Bruce Springsteen, Neville Brothers, Trombone Shorty, Dave Koz, Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, Jill Scott, Bonnie Raitt, and the list goes on and on… Complete details can be found at: www.nojazzfest.com

Las Vegas City Of Lights Jazz and R&B Festival (April 28-29, 2012)
Happening in Vegas, this festival featuring the best in smooth
jazz and R&B/Soul under the sun. Scheduled to appear: Boney James, Norman Brown & Gerald Albright, Down To The Bone, Eric Benet, Rahsaan Patterson, and others. Complete line-up available at their website; www.yourjazz.com

St Lucia Jazz Festival (May 5-13, 2012)
Head out to the Caribbean for a few days of sunshine and music. The
fest has become one of the highlights on the St Lucia event schedule. Scheduled to appear: Lionel Richie, Gipsy Kings, Kirk Franklin, Hugh Masakela, and others. Find out more at:
www.stluciajazz.org

Jacksonville Jazz Festival (May, 24-27, 2012)
Hang out in downtown Jacksonville Florida the Memorial Day Weekend.
It’s all about Art, Wine, and all that Jazz. For complete details visit the city website at: www.makethescenedowntown.com

Soul Beach Music Festival (May, 2012)
The 2012 Soul Beach Music Festival kicks-off Memorial Day Weekend,
in Aruba’s sun-kissed paradise, with five-days of power-packed events. Take part in sizzling beach parties, music and comedy concerts Visit: www.soulbeach.net

Chicago Blues Festival (June 8-10, 2012)
A weekend of Blues at Grant Park in the Windy City. Complete deatials at: www.chicagofestivals.net

Capital Jazz Fest (June, 1-3, 2012)
This crowd favorite takes place on the first weekend in June. Join
thousands of Jazz and R&B fans from all over the eastern seaboard for this musical delight. Check out their website for the impressive
artist/concert schedule: www.capitaljazz.com

West Oak Lane Festival (June, 2012)
It’s happening in the streets of Philly, where music and art converge on a early summer weekend. Check out this free festival featuring R&B, Soul, Jazz, Spoken Word and more.
Visit www.westoaklanefestival.com

Hampton Jazz Festival (June, 22-24, 2012)
Get ready for three nights of continuous music at the 45th edition of
this annual summer event. For more information visit: www.hamptonjazzfestival.com

Toronto Jazz Festival (June 22 – July 1, 2012)
Enoy a few days north of the border at the TD Toronto Jazz Festival. Take in the sights and sounds of this fast paced Canadian city. You’ll enjoy George Benson, Chick Corea, Esperanza Spalding, Ziggy Marley, and many others.. Visit www.torontojazz.com for more infomation.

Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival (June 30 – July 1, 2012)
Saratoga Springs in Upstate, New York will provide the lovely backdrop for the 35th edition of this festival. Schedule of events can be found at:
www.spac.org/festivals

Montreal Jazz Festival (June 28 – July 7, 2012)
Travel north of the border for the 34th anniversary of this world
renowned event. Enjoy the European feel of Montreal, along with
plenty of music. Log onto www.montrealjazzfest.com

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival (June, 2012)
Head up to British Columbia, Canada for a musical escape in this beautiful city. Discover for yourself why this event is considered one of the best in the world.
www.coastaljazz.ca

Essence Music Festival (July 6-8, 2012)
The party takes place in the Big Easy following the 4th of July holiday.
Make your plans now for this musical vacation in New Orleans.
Log on at: www.essencemusicfestival.com

Umbria Jazz Festival (July, 2012)
Enjoy a musical vacation in Italy.
Visit www.umbriajazz.com for complete details

Montreux Jazz Festival (June 29 -July 14, 2012)
Considered by many as the best music festival in the world. Jet over to the Swiss Alps for two weeks of music with no boundaries. Visit their website at: www.montreuxjazz.com

Just For Laughs: Montreal Comedy Festival (July 2012)
Let the laughs begin! The 30th edition of the Montreal Just For Laughs Festival presented by Vidéotron has the hottest names in comedy. Full line-up available at their website. Bookmark: www.hahaha.com

Greater Hartford Festival Of Jazz (July, 2012)
Relax and enjoy the cool sounds at New England’s Largest Free Jazz Festival in Bushnell Park.
www.hartfordjazz.com

Newport Jazz Festival (August, 2012)
Considered by many as the premiere music festival on the eastern
seaboard, in lovely Newport, Rhode Island. Act now if you are going to attend because this is a very popular vacation destination. Visit their website for the latest information. www.newportjazzfestival.net

Long Beach Jazz Festival (August, 2012)
One of Southern California’s favorite summer event, which takes place
on a gorgeous grassy knoll in a beautiful Lagoon setting. Sounds like
a wonderful way to spend the weekend. Here’s link
for the information you’ll need: www.longbeachjazzfestival.com

Curacao North Sea Jazz Festival (September, 2012)
Celebrate the Labor Day weekend on in the Caribbean enjoying the 1st edition of the Curacao North Sea Jazz Festival. For the latest information, log on to: www.curacaonorthseajazz.com

Blacks Over 40 at Sea (September, 2012)
Prepare yourself for a cruise designed for African American men and
women who proudly proclaim they are 40 and fantastic, 50 and
fabulous, 60 and sensational, and 70 and spectacular. Complete
details available now at: www.blacksover40.org

Chicago Jazz Festival (Sept., 2012)
Visit Chicago for one of nation’s largest free jazz festivals, attracting over 250,000 fans to Grant Park

Detroit Jazz Fest (Sept., 2012)
Enjoy one of the largest free jazz festivals in North America. Visit Downtown Detroit for a showcase of international, national and local jazz artists in 100 outdoor concerts For deatails at: www.detroitjazzfest.com

Aruba Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival (October)
More details at: www.caribbeanseafoundation.com

Capital Jazz Supercruise VI (October)
Enjoy the best in smooth jazz & Soul/R&B as you sail from Miami to Ocho Rios, Belize, and Cozumel.
Visit www.capitaljazz.com for the latest information.

Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival (First 3 weekends in October )
Art Good presents the 26th annual edition of this unique festival.
Enjoy smooth jazz on the island of Catalina, off the Southern California coast for 3 weekends during the month of October. Explore
the details of this unique event. www.jazztrax.com

The Jazz Cruise (Feb. 2013)
Enjoy a wide range of straight ahead jazz aboard Holland America’s
m/s Westerdam. Artist listing and complete
details available at: www.thejazzcruise.com

National Black Theater Festival (August 2013)
This bi-annual event takes place in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Actors, Actresses, poets, writers, theater lovers, and others make the trip to this showcase of Black Theater from around the land. Visit their details for complete details: www.nbtf.org

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