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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2009 EVENTS
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (April 24-26 & April 30 - May 3) Head down to the Big Easy for two huge party weekends. Jazz, Cajun, Blues, Pop, Soul, and more are on the schedule. Details can be found at: www.nojazzfest.com
Las Vegas City Of Lights Jazz and R&B Festival (April 25) Happens in Vegas is a two day festival featuring the best in smooth jazz and R&B/Soul under the sun. complete line-up will be available at their website;www.yourjazz.com
Plymouth Jazz Festival (April 2009)
St Lucia Jazz Festival (May 1 - 10) 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. Appearing will be George Duke, Pattie Labelle, Michael McDonald, Chaka Chan, The Original Wailers, and others. Find out more at: www.stluciajazz.org
Jacksonville Jazz Festival (May 21 - 24) Hang out in downtown Jacksonville Florida this Memorial Day Weekend. It's all about Art, Wine, and all that Jazz. For complete details visit the city website at: www.coj.net
Soul Beach Music Festival (May 20 - 25) The 2009 Soul Beach Music Festival kicks-off Memorial Day Weekend, in Aruba’s sun-kissed paradise, with five-days of power-packed events. Join Jamie Foxx, Wayne Brady, Robin Thicke, and Soul Music Lovers from around the world. Take part in sizzling beach parties, music and comedy concerts Visit: www.soulbeach.net
Chicago Gospel Festival (June 5 - 7)
Capital Jazz Fest (June 5 - 7) 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 19 -21) 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. Roy Ayers, Average White Band, Tower Of Power, and others will have you dancin'! Visit www.westoaklanefestival.com
Hampton Jazz Festival (June 26 - 28) Get ready for three nights of continuous music at the 42nd edition of this annual summer event. Past performers have included, Jill Scott, Gladys Knight, Frankie Beverly, Boney James, Dave Koz, and others. For more information visit: www.hampton.gov/coliseum
St Kitts Music Festival (June 25 - 27) Look for the 13th edition of this festival to take place the last week of June. A diverse roster of entertainers appear at this event. Jazz, R&B, Hip-Hop, Reggae, and Calypso are on the program. For more info visit: www.stkittsmusicfestival.net
Montreal Jazz Festival (July 1- 12) Travel north of the border for the 30th anniversary of this world renowned event. Enjoy the European feel of Montreal, along with plenty of music. Log onto www.montrealjazzfest.com
Umbria Jazz Festival (July 10 - 19) Enjoy a musical vacation in Italy, listening to George Benson, Burt Bacharach, Chick Corea, Wynton Marsalis, Ahmad Jamal, and others. Visit www.umbriajazz.com for complete details
Montreux Jazz Festival (July 3 - 18) 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 16 - 26) Let the laughs begin! The 27th edition of the Montreal Just For Laughs Festival presented by Vidéotron has the hottest names in comedy. Full line-up to be announced this spring. Bookmark: www.hahaha.com
Turks & Caicos Music and Cultural Festival (July 2009) The 6th annual edition of this festival will take place during the last week of July. Relax! Enjoy the music and cultural expression of the TCI. More details at the website; www.musicfestival.tc
National Black Theater Festival (August 3 - 8) 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
Divas Uncorked Wine + Food Festival (August 6 - 9)
Newport Jazz Festival (August 2009) Considered by many as the premiere music festival on the eastern seaboard. Plan now if you are going to attend because this is a very popular vacation destination. Bookmark their website for updated information. www.festivalnetwork.com
Long Beach Jazz Festival (August 7 - 9) 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. Scheduled to appear, The Whispers, Kirk Whalum, Kem, Michael Franks, and others. Here’s link for the information you’ll need: www.longbeachjazzfestival.com
Montreux Jazz Festival Atlanta (Labor Day Weekend 2009) The return of this annual festival down in Hot 'lanta. A touch of the legendary Swiss festival closes out the summer of 2009. More details forthcoming. Complete details can be found at: www.atlantafestivals.com
Blacks Over 40 at Sea (September 6 - 13, 2009) 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
The Blues Cruise (October 2009) Fully charter cruise sailing the Pacific. Enjoy the Blues, Blues, Nothing but the Blues. More details at: www.bluescruise.com
San Diego Black Business Weekend (September 2009) The San Diego Urban Economic Corporation presents their 14th annual event featuring workshops, resource fair, BBQ, and the free Jazz In Pink Concert. Enjoy music from the ladies of jazz, Gail Johnson, Karen Briggs, Lynne Fiddmont, and others.. For more about this special weekend, visit www.sduec.org
Monterey Jazz Festival (September 2009) This legendary event celebrates 51 years in 2008. Classic Jazz will be on the west coast menu. Full details available at: www.montereyjazzfestival.org
Bermuda Music Festival (October 2009) Sunshine & Music is the theme for this annual event which features the best in R&B/Soul music. Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Lyfe Jennings, The Whispers, Aaron Neville, Steve Harvey are scheduled to perform. Don’t forget about the pink sand beaches, clear sky, and deep blue sea… More details available at: www.rfvacations.com or www.bermudatourism.com
Clearwater Jazz Holiday (October 15 - 18) Head down to the Clearwater Florida area for 4 days and nights of free jazz under the sun. The full schedule will be announced in August. Start making your plans now. Bookmark: www.clearwaterjazz.com
Capital Jazz Supercruise III (October 10 - 17) Enjoy the best in smooth jazz as you sail from Baltimore to Bermuda. Confirmed to perform: Patti Austin, George Duke, Gerald Albright, Earl Klugh, Marcus Johnson, Brian Culbertson, and others. Visit www.capitaljazz.com for the latest information.
Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival (October 2009) Art Good presents the 22nd 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 (November 8 - 15) Enjoy a wide range of straight ahead jazz aboard Holland America’s m/s Westerdam. Ports of call will be Fort Lauderdale, Samana, St Thomas, St Barths, and Half Moon Cay. Artist listing and complete details available at: www.thejazzcruise.com
Cayman Jazz Fest (December 2009) The 6th annual festival presented on the Cayman Islands is the perfect winter escape. Expect an impressive line-up of R&B, Jazz, and Pop performers during this 4 day event. www.caymanislands.ky
Barbados Jazz Festival (January 2010) Start 2010 with sunshine and jazz on the island of Barbados. More information about this event is forthcoming. Bookmark their site for future reference. www.barbadosjazzfestival.com
The Smooth Jazz Cruise with Dave Koz (January 17 - 24, 2010) Join saxophonist Dave Koz as he hosts his annual cruise aboard Holland America’s m/s Westerdam. Enjoy the stars of today’s jazz for a fun filled voyage from Fort Lauderdale, visiting the ports of Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman, Cozumel, and Half Moon Cay. Visit the cruise website for complete information:www.davekozcruise.com
The Blues Cruise (January 23 - 30, 2010) Fully charter cruise sailing the Caribbean. Enjoy the Blues, Blues, Nothing but the Blues. More details at: www.bluescruise.com
Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival Start the New Year off right with a trip to wonderful Montego Bay, Jamaica. This annual vacation takes place towards the end of January annually. This year's artists will included, Lionel Richie, Randy Crawford and Joe Sample, Estelle, Lou Gramm, Maxi Priest, The O'Jays, and others. Bookmark their site. wwwairjamaicajazzandblues.com
Phil Perry’s Annual Valentine/President’s Day Weekend Cruise Enjoy a Soulful Valentine/Presidents Day Weekend aboard Carnival’s “Imagination”. Phil Perry will be performing during your cruise, departing from Miami with a visit to Nassau, Bahamas More information at www.philperry.net and www.rfvacations.com
Berks Jazz Festival (March 19 - April 28, 2010) Head down to Reading Pa. to experience outlet shopping and smooth jazz at the 20th edition of the Berks Jazz Festival. One of the east coast’s best kept secrets. Check out the happenings at: www.berksjazzfest.com
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