Friday, August 8th-
Sunday, August 10th
2008

Founder, Al Williams, and staff of the first ever southern California jazz festival welcome you to the 21st Annual Long Beach Jazz Festival. This year’s event promises to be an eclectic milestone in jazz and jazz related music. We have such jazz greats as Michael Franks, Kirk Whalum, Roy Ayers, Poncho Sanchez, Keiko Matsui and more. We will also be featuring a mixture of past and present greats including Commodores and the Whispers. Neo-Soul artist, Chrisette Michele, will also grace our stage.

The only Southern California Jazz Festival staged on a gorgeous grassy knoll in a beautiful Lagoon setting. Long Beach Jazz Festival features some of the top artists of the year and includes VIP seating in an incredible outdoor setting with a great selection of food, art and much more. “Jazz”, an experience you will never forget!

Featured Artists:

Friday (Aug 8th): KEM, Michael Franks, Joyce Cooling

Saturday (Aug 9th): Whispers, Kirk Whalum, Mindi Abair, Down To The Bone, Keiko Matsui, Nick Colionne, Jazz Search Winner

Sunday (Aug 10th): Poncho Sanchez, Commodores, Chrisette Michele, Euge Groove, Superstarts of Jazz Fusion (featuring Roy Ayers, Lonnie Liston Smith, Miki Howard, Wayne Henderson & Tom Browne), Al Williams Jazz Soceity (featuring Barbara Morrison), Jazz Search Winner

There will also be a second stage, featuring:
Jose Rizo & The Latin Jazz Allstars, Louie Cruz Beltran Latin Jazz Ensemble, Korina Nuvo, Michael Ward, DW3, and more.

Showtimes:

Friday: Opens at 5:00 pm
Show from 7:00 pm-10:30 pm

Saturday and Sunday: Opens at 11:00 am
Show from Noon-10:30 pm

Ticket Information:

Box Seats & General Admission available online:
Get tickets at Ticketmaster.com now

General seating: $45.00
Box Seats: Beginning at $60.00

Directions & Parking:

Pike Parking ($10.00) – Take 710 Fwy south to end. Follow Shoreline Drive/Convention Center/Aquarium signs. At first stoplight, Chestnut Pl, turn left into Pike Parking structure.

Marina Green Park ($10.00) – Take 710 Fwy south to end. Follow Shoreline Drive/Convention Center signs. Parking available on grassy area directly across the street from the festival venue.

Convention Center Parking Structure ($10.00) – on Seaside Way.

Take 710 Fwy south to end. Follow Shoreline Drive / Convention / Aquarium signs to Pine Ave. Turn left onto Pine Ave. Turn right onto Seaside Way. Parking structure is on the left.

For more information, visit http://longbeachjazzfestival.com

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