The 1st Annual Jazz & Colors Festival will take place November 10, 2012 from noon to 4pm at Central Park in NYC. It will consist of 30 different jazz ensembles of different shapes and sizes. All ensembles will be at landmarks throughout the park. All groups will be far enough away as to not disturb each other's sphere of sound. Of course, with 30 very different ensembles playing the same setlist, the interpretations of each song will be hugely different. Between sets, soloist student musicians will perform.
Part of the fun of this event, besides obviously checking out great music, is how to approach your visit. The list of 30 venues has been released and you can find the best entrance which is closest to the most venues. Or, once bands are confirmed at specific venues, you can find ensembles headed by your favorite, maybe a lead tenor sax, a big band, or a trio. Also keep in mind with 30 bands throughout the park, just showing up would probably work as well.
See the links below for more info.
Jazz & Colors Website
Jazz & Colors Press Release
‘Jazz & Colors’ to Fill Central Park With Standards - NY Times ArtsBeat
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