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Grand Marais Minnesota Jazz Festival May 9-11, 2008 |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 20 February 2008 |
 Tony Monaco This year, Cook County Events & Visitors Bureau, in partnership with Cook County Minnesota Tourism Associations and Grand Portage Lodge and Casino, will host a county-wide jazz festival across Cook County Minnesota including performances in Grand Portage, Lutsen-Tofte, and downtown Grand Marias with additional performances at lodges and resorts along the historic Gunflint Trail. Top-flight performers include Hammond B-3 Organ Wizard Tony Monaco, Jazz Trumpeter Avishai Cohen from New York, Flutist Gina Todd & Guitarist Brien Morrison, The Erin Bode Group, Axis Mundi World Music Trio with Glen Helgeson, Sam Miltich & the Clearwater Hot Club, Chicago Jazz Vocal / Guitar Duo Typhanie Monique & Neal Alger, New Orleans Jazz Pianist Chris Gillis, Jazz Violinist Max Bichel, Vocalist Carah Thomas, Gypsy Swing Singer Rhonda Laurie and more.
 Clearwater Hot Club © Andrea Canter  Ronda Laurie © Andrea CAnter The festival kicks off Friday evening, May 9, with free jazz performances at lodges, resorts, and restaurants on the North Shore and Gunflint Trail beginning at 7:00pm. Grand Marais shops and galleries will be open late on Friday evening to welcome visitors with wine & cheese receptions, live music and open studios for shopping.
Saturday, May 10, Cook County goes live with performances throughout the day and late into the evening. On Sunday, May 11, jazz brunches and buffets with live music will be hosted by Bluefin Bay Resort, Lutsen Resort and the Grand Portage Lodge and Casino.  Lee Engele © Andrea Canter Lee Engele Trio Bluefin Bay on Lake Superior 7192 West Highway 61 Tofte, MN 55615 1-800-BLUEFIN (258-3346) Sunday May 11th 8:00 - 11:00AM
Festival Passes and Single-Tickets go on sale March 3 online and by phone at 1- (888)-922-5000
Check the Grand Marais Jazz Festival website for performance schedule and event updates. grandmaraisjazzfest.com ~ |