Festival Listings

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.

Drop us a line or give us a call to schedule your next weekend and/or
vacation getaway

Here’s the latest list…..

2009 EVENTS

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 3 – 5)
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

2010 EVENTS

Barbados Jazz Festival (January 11 – 17, 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 (January 17 – 24, 2010)
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 (Jan. 24 – 30, 2010)
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. Bookmark their site. www.jamaicajazzandblues.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

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (April 23 – May 2)
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 24)
Happening in Vegas, this festival featuring the best in smooth
jazz and R&B/Soul under the sun. Scheduled to appear Will Downing, Euge Groove, Everette Harp, and Fattburger. Complete line-up will be available at their website; www.yourjazz.com

Plymouth Jazz Festival (April)

St Lucia Jazz Festival (May)
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.
Past performers; George Duke, Pattie Labelle, Michael McDonald,
Chaka Chan, The Original Wailers, and others. Find out more at:
www.stluciajazz.org

Jacksonville Jazz Festival (May 27 – 30, 2010)
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 2010)
The 2010 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 Gospel Festival (June 2010)

Capital Jazz Fest (June )
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 2010)
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. 2009 featured Roy Ayers, Average White Band, Tower Of Power, and others!
Visit www.westoaklanefestival.com

Hampton Jazz Festival (June 2010)
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 2010)
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 (June/July 2010)
Travel north of the border for the 31st anniversary of this world
renowned event. Enjoy the European feel of Montreal, along with
plenty of music. Log onto www.montrealjazzfest.com

Essence Music Festival (July 2010)
The party takes place in the Big Easy during the 4th of July weekend.
Make your plans now for this musical vacation in New Orleans.

Umbria Jazz Festival (July 2010)
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 2010)
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 2010)
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 available at their website. Bookmark: www.hahaha.com

Greater Hartford Festival Of Jazz (July 2010)
Relax and enjoy the cool sounds at New England’s Largest Free Jazz Festival in Bushnell Park.
www.hartfordjazz.com

National Black Theater Festival (August 2011)
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 2010)
Head up to Martha’s Vineyard to celebrate wine, food, sisterhood, and education during the 3rd annual festival. Complete details about this vacation available at: www.divasuncork.com

George Wein’s Jazz Festival 55 (August 2010)
Considered by many as the premiere music festival on the eastern
seaboard, formerly know as the Newport Jazz Festival (Rhode Island). Act now if you are going to attend because this is a very
popular vacation destination. Visit their website for updated
information. www.jazzfestival55.com

Long Beach Jazz Festival (August 2010)
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 2010)
The return of this annual festival down in Hot ‘lanta. A touch of the
legendary Swiss festival closes out the summer of 2010. More details
forthcoming. Complete details can be found at:
www.atlantafestivals.com

Blacks Over 40 at Sea (September 5 – 12, 2010)
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. 2010)
Visit Chicago for one of nation’s largest free jazz festivals, attracting over 250,000 fans to Grant Park

Detroit Jazz Fest (Sept. 2010)
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

Music City Jazz and Heritage Festival (Labor Day 2010)
Head down to Nashville for their annual event. Featuring jazz, blues, funk, soul and gospel music, the festival takes place at Riverfront Park. Bookmark the website for updated information
www.nbl4u.com

Indy Jazz Fest (Sept 2010)
Enjoy the beauty of the mid-west in Indianapolis, IN. This festival features local and national music artists. For a complete listing of artists visit: www.indyjazzfest.net

Urbanworld Film Festival (Sept. 2010)
New york City is the home for this International film festival featuring 70 independent films from around the world; major studio films have also been featured in the past including Best Man, Soul Food, How Stella Got Her Groove Back, Introducing Dorothy Dandridge, Down in the Delta, Hoodlum, and Why Do Fools Fall In Love. More details at the Urbanworld Film Festival website

The Blues Cruise (October 2010)
Fully charter cruise sailing the Pacific. Enjoy the Blues, Blues, Nothing
but the Blues. More details at: www.bluescruise.com

Monterey Jazz Festival (September 2010)
This legendary event celebrates 52 years in 2008. Classic Jazz will be
on the west coast menu. Full details available at:
www.montereyjazzfestival.org

Bermuda Music Festival (October 2010)
Sunshine & Music is the theme for this annual event which features the best in R&B/Soul music. Don’t forget about the pink sand beaches, clear sky, and deep blue sea… More details available at: www.bermudatourism.com

Clearwater Jazz Holiday (October 2010)
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 2010)
More details forthcoming…..
www.aruba.com/amf

Capital Jazz Supercruise IV (October 2010)
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 (First 3 weekends in October )
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