Friday, February 29, 2008

2008 JACKSONVILLE JAZZ FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

This year the festival will include performances by Dave Koz, Terence Blanchard, John Pizzarelli and Poncho Sanchez, among others. Here’s the full 2008 schedule.

April 11
7 p.m., The Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition: Five finalists compete for a $3,500 award and the chance to perform at Metropolitan Park on Sunday.

April 12
1 p.m., Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition Winner2 p.m., Lynne Arriale Trio featuring special guest Benny Golson; Lynne Arriale (piano), Rufus Reid (bass), Anthony Pinciotti (drums), and Benny Golson (tenor sax)
3:30 p.m., 20th Anniversary Celebration of the University of North Florida Jazz Program “Past, Present, and Future” featuring the UNF Jazz Ensemble 1 Big Band, the UNF Jazz Faculty and the 2008 UNF Alumni Reunion Group.
5:30 p.m., Terence Blanchard
7 p.m., The St. Johns River City Band with John Pizzarelli
Noon–10 p.m., Art at the Met Art Show and Sale
Noon–10 p.m., 38° Latitude: A Wine Tasting Experience

April 13
10 a.m.–1 p.m., Jazz Brunch
10 a.m., Najee
11:30 a.m., Norman Brown
1:30 p.m., Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band
3 p.m., Dave KozTickets will go on sale in early March and will be $10 a day.

Tickets for the Jazz Brunch tickets are available for $40 and include general admission into Metropolitan Park on April 13. Tickets are available at www.jaxjazzfest.com or by calling (904) 355-2787.

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