32% off (Sale price $70.00, Reg. Price $103.00) :: General admissionMusic City Jazz FestivalThis years installment of Music City Jazz Festival takes place at Public Square Park, a sprawling green space where guests can look out at the Cumberland River while enjoying a showcase of diverse jazz acts. Check out some of the main acts: Najee: This New York–based smooth-jazz flautist and saxophonist has performed alongside the likes of Prince, Chaka Khan, and Quincy Jones. Hes also performed in the company of Nelson Mandela and President Bill Clinton, and earned an NAACP Image Award for Best Jazz Artist. Alex Bugnon: Bugnon backed the likes of Patti Austin, Freddy Jackson, and Keith Sweat before releasing his debut album, Love Season in 1989. Since then a steady stream of charting hits such as Love Season, and his trusty inflatable piano, have kept the keyboardist floating on the forefront of jazz. Jazz In Pink: This all-female ensemble lays it down with chilled-out grooves and jazzy flourishes, and bring fellow women into the fold whenever possible to promote gender equality within the genre. Everette Harp: Youve seen this RB-oriented saxophonist touring with Anita Baker and George Duke and jamming on The Arsenio Hall Show and at Bill Clintons inauguration, and youre heard his sweet sax in the theme songs to Soul Train and Entertainment Tonight Also performing: Jeff Lorber | Paul Jackson Jr. | more
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