Following the
tradition of
Atlanta Jazz
Festivals of the
past, the 40th
anniversary
celebration was a
free, three stage
festival filled
with entertain
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more)
Following the tradition of Atlanta Jazz Festivals of the past, the 40th anniversary celebration was a free, three stage festival filled with entertainment during the Memorial Day weekend, beginning on Friday, May 26th, with the Cuban inspired sounds of the Pedrito Martinez Group. Closing the night on the Legends Stage was Grammy Award winning ensemble, Robert Glasper Experiment. On Saturday, May 27th, we moved to the Contemporary Stage to enjoy Moonchild, a smooth soul band based out of Los Angeles, Nik West who gave us some funk and rock vibes, and ending the day was Grammy Award winning singer, Macy Gray. Sunday, May 28th, was definitely an exciting day because three When We Speak TV guests performed. On the Legends Stage, Chandra Currelley performed in a memorable ensemble tribute to jazz legend, Sarah Vaughan. Singer, Julie Dexter, performed on the Contemporary Stage with guitarist, Jacob Deaton, and flutist, Rasheeda Ali, also on the Contemporary Stage, trumpeter, Russell Gunn, totally blew us away ...
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