Capital JazzFest 2009 – three days of cool jazz hosted by comedian, Alonzo Bodden.

Come join the many Jazz lovers this June for the 17th annual Capital Jazz Fest, featuring live contemporary jazz and soul music on two big stages. This year’s Fest will be held June 5-7, 2009 at Merriweather Post Pavilion. Tickets will go on sale on Saturday, March 7 at 12 noon EST!

Since its inception in 1993, the Capital Jazz Fest — which guitarist Chuck Loeb once referred to as the “Woodstock of Jazz Festivals” — has continually showcased the biggest names in contemporary jazz. Past performers on the Pavilion Jazz Stage include Herbie Hancock, Kenny G, The Jazzmasters, Kem, Grover Washington, Jr., Anita Baker, Ray Charles, Chris Botti, Ramsey Lewis, Dianne Reeves, Boney James, Incognito, Nancy Wilson, David Sanborn, George Benson, and countless others.

The Capital JazzFest 2009 Lineup, includes:

Friday, June 5 : Natalie Cole and Fourplay

Saturday, June 6 : George Duke, Roy Ayers, Regina Belle, Marion Meadows, Will Downing, and more!

Sunday, June 7 : Al Jarreau, Kirk Whalum, Peabo Bryson, En Vogue, Lalah Hathaway, and more!

Capital JazzFest 2009
Merriweather Post Pavilion
Columbia, Maryland
June 5-7th, 2009

Phone: (301) 780-9300
Website: Capitaljazz.com
Mailing Address:
Capital Jazz Fest
PO Box 2129
Upper Marlboro MD 20773