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Patti LaBelle |
With thousands of old school and new school R&B
and contemporary jazz fans from across the U.S. flocking to Phoenix twice a
year for the Arizona Jazz Festival, promoter BTWconcerts.com will present a
captivating crop of Grammy winners, hall of fame legends and current
chart-toppers at the spring edition taking place March 7-9, 2014 at the
luxurious Arizona Grand Resort & Spa. Tickets are available now as
three-day or single-day concerts through the Arizona Jazz Festival website
(http://ArizonaJazzFestival.com) or by calling 602.244.8444 with prices ranging
from $50-$750.
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Maysa |
Grammy
winner Ne-Yo serves as opening night headliner in what promises to be an
elaborately choreographed production showcasing R&B-pop hits from the singer-songwriter-producer
accompanied by a splashy army of dancers and backing musicians. Opening the
evening, eight-time Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Ledisi offers a smooth
blend of sophisticated soul brushed with elements of jazz.
The
Saturday schedule gets underway with a pair of soul-jazz saxophonists, Marion
Meadows and Paul Taylor, performing as a dynamic duo. Hitmen Euge Groove, Peter
White and Rick Braun unite as Jazz Attack for an energetic set from the
instrumental fan favorites. In advance of a national concert trek, a unified
collective of R&B vocalists and contemporary jazz musicians will debut as
the
Hypnotic Groove Tour. Crooner Jeffrey Osborne, Grammy winner Faith Evans,
Grammy nominee Maysa, singer-songwriter Rahsaan Patterson, neo soul trombonist
Jeff Bradshaw and saxmen Eric Darius, Michael Lington and Dominic Amato will
mix and match in a variety of intriguing combos. Next, Motown legend and Rock
and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Smokey Robinson will cruise through a collection
of his sparkling-eyed classics. Considered the Godmother of Soul, Grammy winner
Patti LaBelle will unleash her force of nature voice into the desert night to
close the bill.
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Norman Brown |
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Ron & Ernie Isley |
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A host
of the festival’s artists will participate in the All-Star Jam after the
Saturday program concludes and some will perform at The Sunday Brunch with
seating beginning for the buffet and inspirational concert at 9 AM. Separate
tickets are required for these events and are available for $25 and $39.50
respectively.
Taking
place in March and October, the Arizona Jazz Festival is a music and lifestyle
experience held at a plush first-class resort attracting a diverse adult
audience from all over the nation. Attendees often make a vacation out of it by
immersing themselves in the music while taking advantage of the Arizona Grand
Resort & Spa’s extensive offerings such as the all-suite hotel’s 18-hole
golf course, water park, athletic club, full-service spa and salon, and six
on-site restaurants. Ticket and hotel packages are available at
www.ArizonaJazzFestival.com.
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