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2007 Savannah Jazz Festival Print E-mail
Written by Administrator   
Saturday, 23 June 2007
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Savannah, Georgia is known for its commitment to the arts and the many festivals that are offered during the year.  The week-long Savannah Jazz Festival, one of the largest and most popular of the Savannah festivals, is presented by the Coastal Jazz Association and is dedicated to the growth of jazz and jazz audiences in the Coastal Empire.
The 26th Savannah Jazz Festival, celebrating jazz as a living art built on a constantly evolving tradition will offer all types of jazz, from Dixieland, traditional swing, straight-ahead and bop to melodic standards, and funky down-home "gutbucket" blues.

The festival features the best in international, national, regional and local jazz talent.   The 2007 festival will feature (among others) Kenny Barron, Ben Riley, Rashied Ali, The Yellowjackets, John Lee Hooker, Jr., Tim Hagans, and Vincent Herring.



There is no charge for the Savannah Jazz Festival


2007 Schedule

Sunday, September 23, 2007--- 5:00PM-9:00PM    -The Festival Kick-Off featuring the area's finest musicians/artists; Location to be announced

Monday, September 24, 2007--- 8:00PM-11:00PM      Eric Vaughn Group; Location to be announced

Tuesday, September 25, 2007--- 8:00PM-11:00PM      Howard Paul Trio; Location to be announced

Wednesday, September 26, 2007 --- Savannah Jazz Goes South ---Armstrong Atlantic State University

7:00PM                            Savannah Arts Academy Skyelite Band
8:15PM                            One Leg Up
9:30PM                            Ben Tucker Group
11:00PM                          After Festival Jam Session; Location to be announced

Thursday, September 27, 2007 ---   Blues Under the Stars ---Forsyth Park

7:00PM                            Eric Culberson
8:15PM                            Elliott And The Untouchables
9:30PM                            John Lee Hooker, Jr. 
11:00PM                          After Festival Jam Session; Location to be announced

Friday, September 28, 2007 --- Smooth and Saxy ---Forsyth Park

7:00PM               Between 9 And 7 Band
8:15PM               Dee Lucas
9:30PM              Yellowjackets Featuring Eric Marienthal
11:00PM            After Festival Jam Session; Location to be announced        
                 
Saturday, September 29, 2007 ---  “Beautiful City, Beautiful Music” ---Forsyth Park

3:00PM               The Merit School of Music    (Chicago, Il)
4:30PM               University of North Florida Jazz Ensemble Featuring Tim Hagans
5:45PM               Coastal Jazz Association Hall of Fame All-Stars
 
Teddy Adams-Trombone, Ben Tucker- Bass, Eddie Pazant-alto sax-,Ben Riley- drums, George Harper- tenor sax, Huxsie Scott- vocals.
 
7:00PM             Ben Riley Trio Featuring pianist  Kenny Barron
8:15PM             Rashied Ali Quintet
9:30PM             Vincent Herring with the Savannah Jazz Orchestra
11:00PM          After Festival Jam Session; Location to be announced

Sunday, September 30, 2007---Forsyth Park

4:00PM            Savannah Youth Jazz Festival with Savannah Arts Academy Skylite Jazz Band,  "Ronald McDonald"  
5:00PM          CJA All-Stars    
 

Go to   www.savannahjazzfestival.org and click on Savannah Jazz Festival or call 912-675-5419.
 
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