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Tuesday,
September 25, 2007
written by: David Greenspun |
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CAPE MAY JAZZ FESTIVAL -- November 9-11, 2007
“Favorites Return”
a spirited live retrospective of our most beloved Jazz performers, including our headliners,
The DUKE ELLINGTON ORCHESTRA and PIECES OF A DREAM
When the Duke Ellington Orchestra last graced the Cape May Jazz Festival stage, Bill Clinton was President, gas was $1.35 per gallon, and the Cape May Jazz Festival was swinging to one of the most inspired tributes to one the most influential figures in jazz, if not in all American music. So profound was this performance, the Festival asked them back… and they said “YES”! Mark your calendars now, and begin your Festival weekend for the Friday, November 9th performances of the Duke Ellington Orchestra.
Pieces of a Dream has become the quintessential “Favorites” of the Cape May Jazz Festivals. No other band has filled more seats at the Festivals than Pieces of a Dream. Their music has come to define the essence of the smooth jazz radio explosion. From their Philly roots to stages across the globe, Pieces of a Dream will land on the “Favorites” stage, Saturday November 10th for two smooth, exciting shows. According WRTI Jazz FM Temple University radio host Jeff Duperon, “Come try Cape May Jazz just once and I guarantee you will return again and again."
As loyal patrons enthusiastically share, the Cape May Jazz Headliners are just the top of the Jazz Mountain! Over two-dozen Jazz events converge across beautiful Victorian Cape May for one of the world’s most unique weekend Jazz Festival experiences. Other Cape May Jazz Festival Favorites scheduled to appear include the unstoppable T.S. Monk; the impeccable swing of baritone Freddy Cole; Hammond B3 torchbearers Papa John & Joey DeFrancesco; legendary jazz crooner Ernie Andrews; jazz’ workin’ class hero – Houston Person; the Winston Byrd Quintet; steady percussion grooves of Keith Killgo Jazz, soulful jazz beats of Webb T’s Fleet with Monnette Sudler; versatile piano styling of Aaron Graves; the contemporary jazz of Point Blank featuring Winston Ferguson; incomparable power blues of Barbara Walker; High energy Latin Orchestra - Cintron; New Orlean’s rising superstars - Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers; international award-winning Caribbean-Latin Jazz of the Afro-Rican Ensemble; Gospel and Blues of Barbara D. Mills; the Tim Eyermann Memorial Celebration; and our famous Jazz, Latin, and Blues Jams!
Throughout the country, Cape May Jazz Festivals are known for their quality performers, intimate jazz club settings and enthusiastic audiences. Musicians consistently cite the Cape May Jazz Festivals among their favorite stops on a world-wide stage. Co-founder Woody Woodland says “to witness the satisfaction of the audience applause makes me realize that we are staying committed to our mission and devotion to the perpetuation of jazz as an art form.”
For those who wish to discover all of our venues and performers, the new Preferred All-Event Weekend Pass gives guests an opportunity to attend nearly 25 jazz performances, including RESERVED SEATING at any 2 Convention Hall concerts for a special $190 (saving $30 off regular ticket pricing). The general seating All-Event Weekend Pass is also available for just $150. Individual Friday or Saturday Night All-Event Wristbands are available for just $55 each. Saturday Afternoon Jam Wristbands are available for $35 each, and Sunday Afternoon Jam Wristbands are available for just $25 each. Tickets are available now by calling 1.877.7CM.JAZZ. Information including schedules, pictures, biographies, and music clips can be found on www.capemayjazz.org or by calling 609.884.7200. Complementary Festival Transportation is available between venues Friday night thru Sunday afternoon.
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