The Capital Jazz Fest
Tickets on sale now!
A weekend of cool jazz & soul!
Our 21st annual Capital Jazz Fest will take place on June 7-9, 2013 at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland. The festival features over 30 national acts on two big stages. The Pavilion Stage features contemporary jazz and adult contemporary artists, whereas The Soul Stage (aka "The Party Stage") showcases classic soul and alternative soul. This year's talent lineup includes Will Downing, Bob James & David Sanborn, Robert Glasper Experiment, Gerald Albright & Norman Brown, Chaka Khan, Marcus Miller, Eric Benet, Dave Koz, Ledisi, and many more. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE FULL LINEUP.
Tickets will go on sale Saturday, March 23 at 12 noon EDT.
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What is the Capital Jazz Fest?
Each year in early June, tens of thousands of music lovers from throughout the country flock to the suburbs of Washington, D.C. to attend this weekend of cool jazz and soul — The Capital Jazz Fest. Started in 1993, this multi-day, multi-stage outdoor music festival, which attracts music lovers from 44 states, is more than just a concert, it's an event! It's a place to people-watch, eat, drink, shop, mingle, relax, soak in the rays, and of course hear some of the coolest music performed by artists whom you won't see anywhere else in the Washington-Baltimore area this summer.
In-between musical sets, enjoy fine art and crafts at the Festival Marketplace, culinary treats at the food court, plus artist workshops and meet & greets. And after the show, check out the late night after-parties.
Capital Jazz Radio.....Jazz That Rocks!
*** Official
radio station of the Capital Jazz Fest ***
So you think jazz radio has gotten a little too "smooth"? Then check out jazz that rocks on Capital Jazz Radio, a cool mix of groove-oriented jazz and instrumental funk, unlike anything you'll hear elsewhere. Streaming 24 hours a day in high-quality 128k stereo. Featured artists include Down to the Bone, Paul Hardcastle, Roy Ayers, Jeff Lorber, Incognito, Urban Knights, etc. New songs added weekly! Tune in now to Capital Jazz Radio at www.capitaljazz.com/radio. It's free! Hi-speed Internet connection required.
Capital Jazz presents
The Jazz Cruise With Soul!
8 days and nights of concerts, parties, jam sessions, games, dancing, and much more!
Sailing from Fort Lauderdale to Aruba, Curacao, and La Romana (Dominican Republic), plus a special visit to the private island of Half Moon Cay
November 2-10, 2013
Festival Hosts
Pat Prescott
Doug E. Fresh
Festival Artists
Chaka Khan
Will Downing
Dave Koz
Ledisi
Eric Benét
David Sanborn &
Bob James
Robert Glasper
Kenny “Babyface”
Edmonds
Marcus Miller
Kim Waters
Kindred The Family Soul
Ronny Jordan
Vivian Green
Lalah Hathaway
The Ohio Players
Gerald Albright &
Norman Brown
The Whispers
Ken Ford
Angie Stone
"Jazz In Pink"
The S.O.S. Band
Chanté Moore
Gregory Porter
Algebra Blessett
Gretchen Parlato
Bilal
Avery Sunshine
Jammin’ Jay Lamont