20th Annual Capital Jazz Fest

Talent Lineup

June 1-3, 2012

Updated on May 13, 2012

FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 2012

7:30pm - 10:30pm
(Gates open 6:30pm)

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THE PAVILION STAGE

Hosted by Will Downing

Will Downing

An Evening of Music & Comedy

Anita Baker
Anita Baker

Bill Cosby
Bill Cosby

also........

10:30pm-1:30am at The Marriott BWI Airport Hotel
Mix & Mingle Reception

SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 2012

12 noon - 10pm
(Gates open 10am)

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THE PAVILION STAGE

Hosted by Will Downing

Will Downing

 

George Benson
George Benson

Kirk Whalum featuring Kevin Whalum
Kirk Whalum featuring
Kevin Whalum

Peter White and Euge Groove
Peter White & Euge Groove

Maysa
Maysa

Afro Blue Vocal Band
Afro-Blue Vocal Band
(finalist from "The Sing-Off" TV show)

The Sound of Philadelphia
Gerald Veasley's Tribute to "The Sound of Philadelphia"
featuring Walter Beasley, Maysa, Nick Colionne, & Carol Riddick


plus...."Catch A Rising Star" Showcase - Part I
featuring

Frank McComb
Frank McComb
(vocals/keyboards)

Cindy Bradley
Cindy Bradley
(trumpet)

THE SOUL STAGE

Hosted by Tony Richards

 

Musiq Soulchild
Musiq Soulchild

Stephanie Mills
Stephanie Mills

Kenny Lattimore
Kenny Lattimore

Valerie Simpson
Valerie Simpson's
Musical Tribute to
Nick Ashford

Steve Arrington
Steve Arrington

Tower of Power
Tower of Power


also....

10:30pm-3:00am
Marriott BWI Airport Hotel
Late Night Dance Party
Official After-Party for the Capital Jazz Fest
Come eat, drink, dance, and mingle with Capital Jazz fans from across the country!

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SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2012

12 noon - 10pm
(Gates open 10am)

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THE PAVILION STAGE

Hosted by Will Downing

 

Fourplay
Fourplay

India Arie
India Arie

Spyro Gyra
Spyro Gyra

Walter Beasley
Walter Beasley

Marion Meadows, Paul Taylor and Jessy J
Paul Taylor, Jessy J, & Marion Meadows

Naturally 7
Naturally 7


plus...."Catch A Rising Star" Showcase - Part II
featuring

Jackiem Joyner
Jackiem Joyner
(saxophone)

Al Turner
Al Turner
(bass)

THE SOUL STAGE

Hosted by Tony Richards

 

Charlie Wilson
Charlie Wilson

Jeffrey Osborne
Jeffrey Osborne

Marsha Ambrosius
Marsha Ambrosius

Anthony David
Anthony David

K.C. & The Sunshine Band
K.C. & The Sunshine Band

The Foreign Exchange
The Foreign Exchange

 

Talent lineup and schedule subject to change without notice.

Capital Jazz Fest
2012 Artists

  • Anita Baker
  • George Benson
  • Fourplay
  • Kirk Whalum feat.
    Kevin Whalum
  • Musiq Soulchild
  • India Arie
  • Charlie Wilson
  • Maysa
  • Marion Meadows
  • Paul Taylor
  • Jessy J
  • Stephanie Mills
  • Spyro Gyra
  • K.C. & The
    Sunshine Band
  • Walter Beasley
  • Steve Arrington
  • Marsha Ambrosius
  • Anthony David
  • Peter White
  • Euge Groove
  • Jeffrey Osborne
  • Afro Blue Vocal Band
    (from "The Sing-Off")
  • Naturally 7
  • The Foreign Exchange
  • Tower of Power
  • Kenny Lattimore
  • Frank McComb
  • Cindy Bradley
  • Jackiem Joyner
  • Al Turner

 

Plus.....

  • Special Tribute to "The Sound of Philadelphia"
  • Valerie Simpson's
    Tribute to Nick Ashford