Mable House hosts smooth jazz festival

The 2011 Jazz Grooves Atlanta Smooth Music Festival takes places Saturday at Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre in Mableton.

The festival will feature jazz group Fattburger, Nick Colionne, Jackiem Joyner, Steve Oliver and local saxophonist Jeff Sparks.

Tickets range from $30 to $85. Gates open at 12:30 p.m.; show begins at 1:30 p.m. at the Amphitheatre, 5239 Floyd Road in Mableton.

Information: 770-819-7765, www.smoothjazzgrooves.com

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