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| Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland The 28th Annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland features a host of all-star performers from April 19-29 including Tony Bennett, Dianne Reeves, George Duke, Chris Botti, Steve Tyrell, Marty Ehrlich Quartet, Charles Mingus' Epitaph Orchestra, Frank Morgan, Winard Harper Sextet, Joe Lovano, Hank Jones, Lewis Nash, George Mraz, Kenny Barron, Helen Sung Trio, The Barber Brothers, Eddie Baccus, Sr. and others. Recognized both nationally and internationally as a premiere educational jazz festival, Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland continues its tradition of grooming the next generation of jazz enthusiasts through its extensive offering of performances, clinics, workshops, and educational programs. This year's festival kicks off April 19 with a parade on Public Square, followed by a celebration, complete with live entertainment and awards program. "An Evening with Tony Bennett" on April 20 is the first of a week of main stage performances. A full day of jazz on April 21 has something for everyone beginning with the light-hearted, morning performance, "Jazz for Kids." Not just for women only, the midday "Women in Jazz" concert showcases the talents of some of the region's top female jazz artists. The reined-in pop style of trumpeter Chris Botti is combined with the crisp vocals of the Grammy Award winning Steve Tyrell for an exciting evening performance. For the fifth year, "Jazz Meets Hip-Hop, Part 5" gives late night festival goers jazz, with a little something extra. Other small stage highlights include the Debut Series on April 22 featuring the Helen Sung Trio and The Barber Brothers. Cleveland's own living legend, Eddie Baccus, Sr., lights up the stage at Karamu House on April 24. The sophisticated sound of the Marty Ehrlich Quartet revs the festival into high gear on April 25. Following its theme, "A Salute to Legends", Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland remembers legendary pianist and composer Thelonious Monk with a tribute performance on April 26 that is performed by Jazz all-stars Hank Jones, Lewis Nash, George Mraz and Kenny Barron, under the musical direction of renowned saxophonist and Cleveland native Joe Lovano. Charles Mingus' Epitaph Orchestra, conducted by the internationally renowned Gunther Schuller, makes a rare concert appearance that features Epitaph, the masterpiece of the legendary jazz musician and composer. Dianne Reeves and George Duke on April 28 highlight two of today's most versatile living legends. The second annual Jazz Brunch at the Ritz-Carlton Cleveland Silver Grille features Frank Morgan, well-known for his mastery of bebop, ballads and as a protégé of Charlie "Bird" Parker. The festival culminates with an upbeat performance by The Winard Harper Sextet on April 29. write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Jazz News :: home page |