It’s All Jazz

I was flipping channels on the tv today, and on SPIKE there was a CSI episode named “Felonious Monk” !!!!! Unfortunatley, it was just about the killings of monks, nothing to do with jazz.

Anyways, I was browsing around today and found this great website listing the Top 100 Jazz Albums as selected by voters. You can find the site here (editor’s note: Link is down. Google it.)

And finally, I found this great article about a class of 2nd graders who dig Trane! Here’s the article: (editor: Again, google it.)  Apparently a teacher played some Trane for them, and they really liked the ballads and avant stuff. When the Coltrane House was going to be destroyed, they held tons of fundraisers to save it and fix it up. Take a read, it’s really inspiring.

On Saturday, September 12, 2009, Palmer Square will host their 18th annual JazzFeast. The open-air festival features performances by some of the industry’s best jazz musicians and showcases cuisine from a selection of the area’s finest restaurants.

This is a free event, there is no need for any tickets. Tickets for the few private parties and events AFTER the day’s performances may be available from such places as ticketmaster, eBay, StubHub, and other places that sell jazz tickets.

Noon-1:00pm Alan Dale & the New Legacy Jazz Band
1:15-2:15pm Princeton University Jazztet
2:30-3:30pm Marlene VerPlanck Group
3:45-4:45pm Roomful of Blues
5:00-6:00pm Smith Street Society

That is the line up for this years event.

Also not using tickets are the various food vendors. Food vendors at Jazzfeast are not serving average festival food. Instead, gourmet selections ranging from samosas and Paella to pulled pork and grilled clams are just some of the many things on the menu.

Sounds like a great event. Since you don’t need tickets, just show up. Come and go as you please. Enjoy!