Wednesday, February 29, 2012

USA, CO: Vail Jazz Fest announces summer lineup


Festival expands this year, with new events in addition to favorites featuring national jazz artists
The Jazz at Vail Square talent is being finalized for this summer. Thus far, groups will include The Brubeck Brothers, Marcia Ball, Cuban sensation Wil Campa y su Grand Union, the Air Force Falconaires and more. New this year, due to the overwhelming popularity of the series, guests purchase preferred seats for $20 per show or purchase a season pass for $99. These seats guarantee guests premier seating at the front of the tent. Free seating remains in the rest of the tent, available on a first-come, first served basis. 

Jazz continues each Sunday beginning June 24 at the Vail Farmers' Market. Featuring regional and national artists performing in trios to large ensembles, each concert celebrates the joy of improvisation, the cornerstone of jazz. For 10 Sundays, jazz will be played from noon to 3 p.m. in the Jazz Tent at Solaris on the green. The lineup will be announced soon.
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