The Saturday night headlining concert
in dedication to the music of Dizzy Gillespie
features alumni from his band, as well as major international jazz artists:
John Lee - bass; Claudio Roditi - trumpet; Cyrus Chestnut – piano;
Eric Alexander - tenor sax; and Tommy Campbell - drums.
Our opening night on Friday features Ernie Krivda and his
All Star Quartet.
On Sunday, the Big Band Matinee features two outstanding
big bands:
the Lakeland Civic Jazz Orchestra and the Kent State Jazz Orchestra.
And join us throughout the day on Friday and Saturday for performances
from over two dozen Ohio middle and high schools who will perform
and be adjudicated by the top jazz professors from northern Ohio colleges.
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