March 19, 2008
2008 Chandler Jazz Festival Performance Schedule Announced
Historic Downtown Chandler will host the Chandler Jazz Festival on April 4, 5 and 6, 2008, with more than 40 bands performing at 20 downtown restaurants, bars, galleries, and open spaces, including the main stage outdoors in Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, 3 S. Arizona Ave.
The event traditionally showcases some of Arizona’s best homegrown musical talent, complimented by evening performances featuring nationally known Jazz performers. As in past years, straight ahead modern jazz is the focus of the event, with additional performances highlighting the birthplace of jazz, New Orleans.
The highlight of the weekend is a special concert on Saturday night at the Center for the Arts by New Orleans native Dr. John, with an opening performance by the Kenny Garrett Quartet. Tickets for this performance are $20 each and are available at the Center box office or online at www.chandlercenter.org.
Main stage performances in Dr. A.J. Chandler Park include Armand Boatman and the Be-Bop Revolution, and The Dirty Dozen Brass Band on Friday evening. Saturday night’s main stage performers include the East Valley Yamaha Music School, the Jack Radavich Trio with special guest Chuck Findley, and the 52nd St Jazz Band. On Sunday afternoon, Jazz in Arizona will present the Battle of the Youth Jazz Bands on the main stage from 1-4:30 p.m.
There is no charge for admission to any of the event venues, except for the special engagement Saturday night at the Center for the Arts. In addition, there is plenty of free parking in the downtown area. Attendees may want to bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy the outdoor performances.
The complete festival entertainment lineup is available online at www.chandleraz.gov/jazz or you can call (480) 782-2735 for more information.
The 2008 Chandler Jazz Festival is presented by APS, The Arizona Republic, Jazz in AZ, Downtown Chandler Community Partnership, Chandler Arts Commission, Chandler Center for the Arts, and the City of Chandler.
The festival runs from 4:45 to 9:15 p.m. on Friday, April 4, from 1 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 6.
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