Knoxville Jazz Festival, April 24-26, 2008

Knox County Public Library is pleased to present the third annual Knoxville Jazz Festival. This year's festival promises an eclectic blend of traditional, Afro/Cuban, African and avant-garde music to please the palettes of jazz lovers everywhere.

We'll introduce several new players to the Knoxville stage, including the talk of the jazz world, West African guitarist, Lionel Loueke, Michele Rosewoman, who has long been in the forefront of Afro/Cuban and avant-garde, the great drummer Ralph Peterson, another great drummer, Mike Clark, and Warren Wolf, a young vibraphonist guaranteed to take your breath away.

Joining them is the amazing saxophonist, Jeff Coffin, Bill Mobley on trumpet, Essiet Essiet on bass and Pamela York on piano. As always, local jazz luminaries and young players will be spotlighted. Jam sessions at 4620 will follow the Friday and Saturday night concerts.

Visiting musicians will teach free master classes at UT Music Hall on Thursday and Friday. Whether you're a musician, student, teacher or avid listener, you won't want to miss the opportunity to learn from the masters.

HEADLINES

04/13/08
Samurai Celestial Tribute Concert featuring Rocky Wynder and Bill Scarlett at 7:00 p.m. in the East Tennessee History Center.

4/23/08
Knoxville Jazz Youth Orchestra kicks off the third annual Knoxville Jazz Festival at 7:00 p.m. in the East Tennessee History Center.

4/24-25/08
Master classes with Ralph Peterrson, Michele Rosewoman, Mike Clark, Lionel Loueke, & Warren Wolf at UT Music Hall. See calendar for details.

4/25/08
Concert featuring Lionel Loueke, Ralph Peterson/Michele Rosewoman Group and the UT Jazz Faculty. See calendar for details.

4/26/08
Big Band Dance featuring Bill Scarlett's Jazz Giants. 2:00 p.m. East Tennessee History Center.

4/26/08
Concert featuring Warren Wolf and Mike Clark at 4620 Jazz Club.

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