The lineup for the 36th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival has been unveiled , giving jazz fans some help in making their Memorial Day Weekend plans.
This year's affair will launch on May 24 with a 7:30 p.m. ticketed concert at Chastain Park Amphitheatre starring BWB – Rick Braun, Kirk Whalum and Norman Brown – with guest Chrisette Michele. Tickets for the show are $35-$55 and on sale at 10 a.m. Friday via all Ticketmaster outlets or 1-800-745-3000.
Here’s the rundown for the rest of that weekend:
At Piedmont Park –, May 25 (free)
On the main stage:
1 p.m. - Youth Jazz Band Competition Winner: Stephenson High School Jazz Ensemble
3 p.m. - The Aaron Diehl Quartet
5 p.m. - Alexandra Jackson
7 p.m. Meshell Ndegeochello: A Dedication to Nina Simone
9 p.m. - The Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet
On the International stage:
2 p.m. - Youth Jazz Band Competition Winner: Tri-Cities High School Jazz Band
3:3 0 p.m. - Aruán Ortiz
5 p.m. - Rio Negro
6:30 p.m. - Cécile McLorin Salvant
At Piedmont Park –, May 26 (free)
On the main stage:
1 p.m. - Youth Jazz Band Competition Winner: North Atlanta Center For The Arts Jazz Band
3 p.m. - Rialto Jazz For Kids
5 p.m. - Jacob Deaton and the Tribulation Band
7 p.m. - Gretchen Parlato
9 p.m. Tia Fuller
On the International stage:
3:30 p.m. - Youth Jazz Band Competition Winner: J.C. Young Middle School Jazz Ensemble
5 p.m. - Ginou
6:30 p.m. - Rudresh Mahanthappa’s Gamak
At Loews Atlanta Hotel – Sunday, May 26 (ticketed show)
10 p.m. - Dionne Farris with The Russell Gunn Quartet. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. On sale now via www.ticketalternative.com or 1-877-725-8849.
At Piedmont Park – May 27 (free)
On the main stage:
1 p.m. - Youth Jazz Band Competition Winner: Benjamin E. Mays High School Jazz Orchestra
3 p.m. - Rialto Youth Jazz Orchestra
5 p.m. - Julie Dexter
7 p.m. - Dominick Farinacci
9 p.m. - Jose James
On the International stage:
3:30 p.m. - Youth Jazz Band Competition Winner: Westlake High School Jazz Ensemble
5 p.m. - The Uri Gurvich Quartet
6:30 p.m. - The Miguel Zenón Quartet
Attendees can also download the Atlanta Jazz app from their Google Play store for Android or iPhones. For more information, visit the fest's website.
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