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May 12th, 2010 by admin
44th Montreux Jazz Festival, July 2nd – 17th
Founded in 1967 by Claude Nobs, the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland has become an unmissable event. In past years the likes of Miles Davis and Ray Charles, through to David Bowie and Massive Attack, have graced the various stages in this stunning lakeside town.
Streetside vendors and artisans line the lakefront walk that connects most of the venues. If you can get tickets, take in a show on one of the lake’s cruise boats. It’s a civilised and cultural affair that showcases some of the world’s best music in one of the world’s most romantic destinations.
This year, artists include Norah Jones, guitarist Pat Methany and pianist Herbie Hancock. Visit www.originalmusictravel.com/The_Montreux_Jazz_Festival
£725 per person based on 2 people sharing a double room at hotel Helvetie for 7 nights. Inclusive of 7 days car hire.
The New Orleans Jazz Festival April 2011
New Orleans is often regarded as the birthplace of jazz, a melting pot of musical inspirations and jazz innovations that can be enjoyed in the intimate bars of the French Quarter, brimming with history, myth, music and a joie de vivre.
During April each year approximately 400,000 jazz music fans from around the world visit The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival with the proceeds going towards supporting the educational and cultural programs that aid struggling musicians.
The Festival combines the music, culture and traditions that are unique to New Orleans. Next years line up and prices will be announced later this year. Visit www.originalmusictravel.com/Deep_South
Price from £1,600 per person based on two people sharing a hotel for 8 nights, including car hire and international flights.
The Havana International Jazz Festival – December 16th – 19th, 2010
The Cuba Jazz Festival was born in 1978 when Bobby Carcasses, and other well-known Cuban Jazz musicians, presented the first jazz concert at the Casa de la Cultura de Plaza in downtown Havana. The Plaza, with its pleasant outdoor terrace, is still one of the places where concerts and jam sessions take place.
Based on this success, another Jazz festival was expanded to include all the main concert halls in downtown Havana, not to mention impromptu street jam sessions along the Melecon.
Previous artists have included pianist Chucho Valdes, renowned artists such as Dizzy Gillespie, Max Roach, Charlie Haden, Roy Hargrove, Jack DeJohnette, and Danilo Perez who have all become part of the Havana Jazz scene on a regular basis.
Visit Original Music Travel. Price from £1,800 per person based on two sharing for 7 nights including guided services, tickets to shows, music classes, some meals, international flights.
