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…..

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

Greater Hartford Festival Of Jazz (July 19 - 21)
www.hartfordjazz.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

Aruba Music Festival (October 2009)
www.aruba.com/amf

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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