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The Music City Jazz, Blues & Heritage Festival is Nashville's premier outdoor multicultural attraction. As always, remember to bring your blankets and picnic baskets (no plastic coolers) to hear the coolest grooves from the hottest blues, jazz, soul and gospel artists. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Nothing But Love Foundation Inc., a non-profit 501c3 organization.
2009 MCJBHF LINEUP BONEY JAMES Guitarzz feat. Chuck Loeb, Paul Jackson Jr. & Chieli Minucci of Special EFX AFTER7 feat. Kevon Edmonds ZAPP Jackiem Joyner Lindsay George Con Funk Shun Phil Perry From Birth Joe Johnson Diane Marino Darnell Levine Minister DeWitt Johnson Dee Lucas Joey Sommerville Lori Jenaire Melvin M. Miller El Movimiento feat. Rahsaan Barber, Edwin Santiago and Giovanni Rodriguez *more artists to be named
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7th Year Anniversary!
2009
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FRIday September 4, 2009 7pm - VIP KIcKOFF RECEPTION
B B. King's - MUSIC CITY ROOM152 2nd ave. north Nashville, Tennessee 37201
$4 Parking Available In The Renaissance Parking Garage
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PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS BELOW TO MCJBHF OFFICIAL LATE NITE JAM SESSION SATURDAY 9/5 & SUNDAY 9/6 @ 10PM - JOE'S CRABSHACK USE DISCOUNT CODE:ONELOVE |
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7th Annual Music City Jazz Blues & Heritage Festival
Featuring Boney James & Friends
Boney James Headlines the 7th Annual Music City Jazz, Blues & Heritage Festival
September 5-6, 2009
Riverfront Park - Nashville, TN
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Get your tickets today!
Advance Tickets: $10 Single Day Pass - $15 Weekend Pass
Kids 12 & Under Get In Free!
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Look Who's Performing This Year! Two days of Cool Jazz, R&B, Blues, Funk, Gospel & Soul featuring: |
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Boney James A Chart-topping saxophonist who mixes contemporary jazz with elements of R&B and Soul. Boney James' current CD, Send One Your Love, currently is Number One on the Smooth Jazz Charts! |
Guitarzz feat. Chuck Loeb, Paul Jackson Jr. & Chieli Minucci A legendary trio of chart-topping guitarists who are sure to rock Riverfront Park! Chuck Loeb is BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!! |
Con Funk Shun One of the premiere party/funk bands of the '70s and '80s. Hits include Sparkle, Straight From The Heart, Ffun, Love's Train, and many more. They are going to Funk up the place! |
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ZAPP Legendary R&B, Soul & Funk Band! Hits include Computer Love, More Bounce To The Ounce, Heard It Through The Grapevine, Slow & Easy, Dance Floor and more! |
Phil Perry Called the "Pavarotti of Jazz," Phil Perry is an extraordinary and powerful R&B, Jazz and Gospel singer who has worked with the best musicians in the world. (i.e. Four Play, Anita Baker, Rod Stewart, Peabo Bryson and George Duke.) After the success of his 2007 acclaimed album – A Mighty Love (on Shanachie Records), Phil Perry was voted Male Vocalist of the Year, in the Third Annual Readers Choice internet vote conducted by Soultracks.com. |
AFTER7 feat. Kevon EdmondsMulti-platinum selling R&B Supergroup led by Kevon Edmonds. Hits include Can't Stop, Heat of the Moment, Nights Like This, Ready or Not and more!
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Joe Johnson National Chart-topping Smooth Jazz saxophonist and Tennessee State University alumnus mixes contemporary jazz with elements of Hip-Hop and R&B. Hit CDs include Life of The Party and The After Party.
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Lori Jenaire Accomplished vocalist who is being compared to the late great Phyllis Hyman. Lori Jenaire's presence is a statuesque 6-foot tall beauty with scintillating vocals which conjures up images of divas from an era past.
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Movimiento feat. Creative and adventurous 7-piece Latin jazz band that amazes crowds during their live show. Nashville, you are definitely in for a treat!
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Chart-topping Gospel Artist and award-winning producer. Hits include "Glad to be in God's Service", "I've Been Touched", "Nothing's Gonna Hinder Me", and "Things Have Got To Get Better".
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Joey Sommerville National Contemporary Jazz recording artist, Trumpeteer Joey Sommerville believes that "If you aren't touching the listener's soul, then you aren't really playing music. Soul communication is the key." His latest musical offering, "Like You Mean It is more than a title, it is a philosophy and code of conduct. "Whatever you do, do it like you mean it!" We can't wait.
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Lindsay George
A premiere Jazz vocalist who is storming up the
charts with her CD Living Inside-Out! |
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Dee Lucas National recording artist and smooth jazz soprano saxophonist Dee Lucas is considered one the country’s best well-kept secrets!
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Diane Marino A premiere Jazz vocalist/pianist who combines Brazilian flavors with Classic Jazz Sounds! Diane Marino is Back By Popular Demand and is a MUST SEE!"
"Diane Marino’s new CD JUST GROOVIN’ is an absolute
show-stopper! classy, top-drawer stuff. I highly recommend it!"
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Darnell Levine Kentucky-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter Darnell Levine is a Jazz/Pop/Soul vocalist who combines the influences of yesterday with the spirit and ingenuity of today to bring you the silky smooth sound that is “serendipitous...heartfelt and earnest.” |
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Melvin M. Miller World-renowned musician and musical director, Tennessee State University alumnus, Melvin Miller's trumpet skills are as charismatic as his music is captivating!This Chicago native is sure to be a crowd pleaser!
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Jackiem Joyner
Jackiem Joyner is a versatile artist, composer and
producer-who was chosen Debut Artist of the Year by industry
tastemaker Smooth Jazz News-is "growing up" fast in the urban
jazz world, no longer the new kid in the mix. To his growing
legion of fans around the world, however, he's still their
Lil' Man Soul. It's the perfect autobiographical title for his
highly anticipated Artistry Music debut, a 12-track collection
of hip, up-tempo grooving tracks and seductive ballads that
musically reflect the dynamic nuances of his whirlwind life
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From Birth National Gospel recording artists are storming up the charts with their latest CD Let The Truth Be Told. From Birth consists of brothers Teddy & Cecil Chisom and are considered one the Gospel music's up and coming sensations!
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September 5-6, 2009
Riverfront Park - Nashville, TN
Get your tickets today!
Advance Tickets: $10 Single Day Pass - $15 Weekend Pass
Kids 12 & Under Get In Free!
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