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CJA Mission Statement

Jazz is America's truly original art form. It developed from
African and European  influences and grew with our country, capturing the spirit of the nation through its melding of cultures, independence and improvisation, and energy; all of which are hallmarks of American ideals. Mission statement continued . . .




UPCOMING JAZZ EVENTS!

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The 27th  
 
SAVANNAH  JAZZ  FESTIVAL 

Will be held September 20th to September 28th  

The nine-day Savannah Jazz Festival, the largest and most popular of the free Savannah festivals, is presented by the  Coastal Jazz Association and is dedicated to the growth of jazz and jazz audiences in the Coastal Empire.

The 27th Savannah Jazz Festival, celebrating jazz as a living art built on a constantly evolving tradition will offer all types of jazz, from Dixieland, traditional swing, straight-ahead and bop to melodic standards, and funky down-home "gutbucket" blues.
 
***Celebration of Hope, the Festival kick-off on Saturday night (Sept 20) will be a Jazz Concert-Wine Tasting event to raise money for the Backus Children's Hospital. Ticket Required. Call:  912*350*8194
 
The Jazz Trio is headlining this evening.

As always, the festival features the best in international, national, regional and local jazz talent.   The 2008 festival will feature (among others):

Bob James Quintet, The Savannah Jazz Orchestra  Featuring "Simone",  Donald Harrison, The Ben Riley Trio featuring pianist Larry Willis, Ben Tucker, Teddy Adams, Doug Carn, Wanda Johnson with Shrimp City Slim, James Cotton, Eric Culberson’s Blues Band,
Freeport, Bob Baldwin, Eric Mintel, The Coastal Jazz Association All-Stars, The University of North Florida Jazz Ensemble with Trombonist, Steve Davis,  The Jazz Corner Quintet, Beer Parlor Ramblers, The Jazz Trio, & The Skyelite Jazz Band."  

Rain site for Thursday (Sept 25), Friday (Sept 26), Saturday (Sept 27),  and Sunday (Sept 28) is Savannah State University Tiger Arena.




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Major funding for the Savannah Jazz Festival is provided by the

City of Savannah     Department of Cultural Affairs

 

 

 
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