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| Sacramento Jazz Jubilee May 26 - 29, 2006, the Delta King, located in historic Old Sacramento, California, will take center stage as the "birthplace of the Jazz Jubilee." Now in its 33rd year, the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee is the largest traditional jazz festival in the world, with 139 bands performing at 25 sites. As the place where it all started, the Delta King will feature dozens of the greatest bands from across the country, jamming with nonstop swinging music, dancing and lots of great food. With its authentic riverboat hotel and Pilothouse Restaurant, Delta Lounge, Delta King Theatre and Paddlewheel Saloon, the Delta King provides an amazing backdrop for a world of lively activities overlooking the scenic Sacramento River. Youth bands will bring the magic of jazz to young minds at the youth band site on the Delta King Landing, while the Delta Lounge will feature entertainment courtesy of Jason Marion, Gayiel Von and Jimmy Fingerz Jordan. Admission is free. Jazz badges are unnecessary in the Delta Lounge and there is no cover charge. The Delta King is an authentic 285-foot riverboat. The King and her identical twin, the Delta Queen, were christened on May 20, 1927, and began their daily river voyages between San Francisco and Sacramento. The 10-hour trip included prohibition era drinking, jazz bands, gambling and fine dining. The King and Queen reigned on the Sacramento River until the late 1930's. In 1984, the Delta King underwent a complete renovation and in 1989, the Delta King reopened to reign, once again, as the heralded monarch of the Sacramento River. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Jazz News :: home page |