Today's Hidden Gem: The Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland!
Today kicks off the 29th year of the Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland. This year's theme is "A Tribute to American Classics." Ten days of the world's best jazz performers and contributors confabbing right here in Cleveland, Ohio. You can already hear the music in the air!
If you are a music lover, you're in heaven year round living in Cleveland. The best acts come into town. The home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Dozens of venues which, oftentimes, have live acts performing simultaneously. And, now the annual Tri-C JazzFest kicks off at 5pm with a festive parade, lead by the Shaw High School Marching Band, at Tower City and Public Square. Festivities continue at the Corner Alley with live music showcasing some of the best acts around. But it does not end there. At 8pm, the party moves to the House of Blues with Jazz meets Hip-Hop, Part 6.
Our festival is recognized as a paramount education jazzfest around the globe. Not only does it assemble the greatest acts in the world but offers clinics, workshops, forums, and other hands-on FREE educational programs throughout the 10-day event.
Musical icons such as Sinatra, Billie Holiday, and Marvin Gaye will be showcased and celebrated for their groundbreaking contributions.
Local powerhouses will be highlighted as well such as Evelyn Wright, the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra, The Ernie Krivda Trio, and musical legend Eddie Baccus, Sr., just to name a few of the many performing over the next ten days.
Click the attached link for a full list of performers as well as details on how to get tickets or where the events are happening!
8-time Grammy award winner Natalie Cole goes back to her roots for one powerful evening, Friday, April 25th at the Allen Theatre.
Whether you are a musician or a connoisseur of music, please make your way to one of the events at the 29th Annual JazzFest Cleveland, this week's Hidden Gem! And have fun!
Today kicks off the 29th year of the Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland. This year's theme is "A Tribute to American Classics." Ten days of the world's best jazz performers and contributors confabbing right here in Cleveland, Ohio. You can already hear the music in the air!
If you are a music lover, you're in heaven year round living in Cleveland. The best acts come into town. The home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Dozens of venues which, oftentimes, have live acts performing simultaneously. And, now the annual Tri-C JazzFest kicks off at 5pm with a festive parade, lead by the Shaw High School Marching Band, at Tower City and Public Square. Festivities continue at the Corner Alley with live music showcasing some of the best acts around. But it does not end there. At 8pm, the party moves to the House of Blues with Jazz meets Hip-Hop, Part 6.
Our festival is recognized as a paramount education jazzfest around the globe. Not only does it assemble the greatest acts in the world but offers clinics, workshops, forums, and other hands-on FREE educational programs throughout the 10-day event.
Musical icons such as Sinatra, Billie Holiday, and Marvin Gaye will be showcased and celebrated for their groundbreaking contributions.
Local powerhouses will be highlighted as well such as Evelyn Wright, the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra, The Ernie Krivda Trio, and musical legend Eddie Baccus, Sr., just to name a few of the many performing over the next ten days.
Click the attached link for a full list of performers as well as details on how to get tickets or where the events are happening!
8-time Grammy award winner Natalie Cole goes back to her roots for one powerful evening, Friday, April 25th at the Allen Theatre.
Whether you are a musician or a connoisseur of music, please make your way to one of the events at the 29th Annual JazzFest Cleveland, this week's Hidden Gem! And have fun!
(photo by Videographer, Dan Keefe, courtesy WKYC of the kick-off parade on Public Square)
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