Charlie Parker Jazz Festival Jazzes Up NYC
Whether you’re a fan of the late Charlie Parker or just a fan of jazz music, you’re going to want to be a part of the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival in New York City. Two days of free music played by some of the finest jazz musicians in the world will be featured in the neighborhoods where jazz musician Charlie Parker lived and worked. Music starts at 3:00 pm on August 28th and 29th, so you will also have some time for shopping and sightseeing while you’re in the city. There’s no better city to experience jazz than New York!
If you’re in New York for music, you won’t want to miss the chance to see a spectacular musical on Broadway. Come Fly Away is a showcase of Frank Sinatra’s beautiful music combined with the choreography of Tony Award winner Twyla Tharp to create a love story like nothing you’ve seen before. Experience a first kiss, the first dance, and the journey to love of four different couples in this beautiful musical.
Don’t bother stopping with one musical when you know you want more. Plan on going to see one of Broadway’s most famous productions, Wicked – the Musical. Wicked is based on the beloved characters in the Wizard of Oz. You will fall in love with Elphaba and Glenda in this quirky musical that fills you in on why the Wicked Witch of the West was so evil. You may be surprised at the answers. The music and talented performers will weave a tale for you that is as unforgettable as it is touching and amusing.
New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival
Experience the excitement of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival this spring. From April 23rd to May 2nd, the city will be flooded with over 500,000 visitors eager to be a part of this thrilling event. Musicians will be performing jazz that will sweep you up in the excitement of the festival while thousands of artists, craftsmen, and Cajun chefs show you their various wares for sale. Get authentic cuisine that will make your taste buds sing with joy while music and the voices of New Orleans are raised around you in celebration.
When you aren’t in the heart of the festival, spend some time appreciating the culture of the city with the French Quarter Walking Tour. This tour will highlight some of the French influences on the culture of New Orleans. You will see the oldest building in the city when you visit the Ursuline Convent where the famous Bella Luna Restaurant collects its herbs each day. In addition you will see old potions and natural remedies set out in the New Orleans Pharmacy.
Another intimate tour of the city that you will not want to miss is the Garden District Walking Tour. This beautiful district has inspired writers to create stories based in the Garden District. The legendary author Anne Rice habitually places her characters in the flavorful areas of New Orleans like the this district. The charm of the area is only surpassed by its incredible history.
Enjoy a Wide Range of Music Festivals in Boston
Fall is the perfect time in New England to join together with fellow music lovers and take advantage of the musical festivals offered in Boston this fall.
Classic music lovers will love the free concerts of Septemberfest presented by the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This annual event features four free chamber music concerts performed by faculty and students of the Longy School. This year’s event is a tribute to musical master Haydn. All concerts take place at the Edward M. Pickman Concert Hall. Concert dates are September 18, 19, 25, and 26, and all concerts begin at 8 p.m. Although admission is free, tickets must be acquired ahead of time. Don’t miss this rare chance to experience these talented musicians for free!
This event is another annual Boston concert that draws visitors from all over. The purpose of this event is to celebrate the beginning of fall with song, and this year’s event is taking place on the evening of September 20. RiverSing features the Revels singers, Family Folk Chorale, the Halalisa Singers, and Sharing a New Song. The event begins with a parade from Harvard Square to the river. This year’s special guest is Stan Strickland, a saxophonist. This event is free and open to the public.
Hosted by the famed Berklee School of Music, this is the ninth year for the annual jazz festival. This year’s event takes place September 18 through 26. The jazz festival is an outdoor event that is one of the most popular outdoor gatherings in Boston. Nine stages are set up in Boston and Cambridge, and performances take place daily. Headline performers for this year’s festival include Berklee alum Branford Marsalis, Kurt Elling, Ahmad Jamal, and David Sanborn. A special family aspect of this event is the Target Family Park, which offers kid-friendly activities and entertainment. On Saturday, Sept. 26, free concerts will be featured all day with multiple stages on Columbus Avenue. From classic jazz artists to new artists, you will be sure to attend some memorable performances during this festival.
Enjoy Labor Day and a Jazz Festival in Chicago
Labor Day weekend is a prime time to spend a leisurely weekend in Chicago. From doing some back to school shopping on Michigan Avenue to enjoying some final days in the summer sun on Lake Michigan, Chicago has many options for the upcoming holiday weekend, including one of the biggest Jazz events in the country. For this upcoming Labor Day weekend, you can join thousands of visitors to Chicago at the annual Chicago Jazz Festival. For the past thirty years, Chicago has attracted some of the best jazz musicians in the world to play at this festival, and this year boasts a fabulous lineup as well.
The Chicago Jazz Festival is set to take place September 4 to 6 at Grant Park. Admission to the festival is free, and all concerts are free. Concerts take place daily from 12 to 9:30 p.m. Four different stages are set up throughout the festival.
One stage is the Chicago Community Trust Young Jazz Lions Stage, which will feature young jazz acts, including many high school groups from the area. The Petrillo Music Shell will be holding the evening concerts. Performers scheduled to perform include Dee Alexander, Dave Holland Big Band, the Amina Figarova Sextet, Fred Anderson, and Madeleine Peyroux. Other aspects of the festival include a tribute concert to Benny Goodman. There will also be food vendors available during the festival. For a taste of what has passed in Jazz and what is yet to come, the Chicago Jazz Festival over Labor Day weekend is the place to be.
Lodging in Chicago is sure to go quickly during Labor Day weekend, so act now to reserve your room close to Grant Park and downtown Chicago. Hotels in downtown will place you close to a variety of attractions, including Grant Park, shopping on Michigan Mile, and the Theater District. To ensure that you have a room for the weekend, book online today!
