Last week, I spoke with Executive Director Rob Gibson about this year's Savannah Music Festival, which runs March 19-April 5. While the concert series brings together musicians in genres from classical music to americana, Gibson, who was in charge of the Atlanta Jazz Festival in the '80s and later started Lincoln Center's jazz program, always makes sure the festival is filled with great jazz. And with the Atlanta Jazz Festival's collapse, it looks like Savannah is the de facto jazz festival in Georgia. Here are a few can't-miss shows (the full jazz line-up is here):
Dianne Reeves. 8:30 p.m. March 20. $25-$55.
The Clayton Brothers. 8:00, 10:00 p.m. March 26. $35.
The Ellis Marsalis Quartet. 6:30, 8:30 p.m.; March 30. $35.
Marcus Printup, Ted Nash. 6:30, 8:30, 11 p.m.; April 4. $35.
Also, be sure to catch Atlanta's own Laura Coyle sing in the American Traditons Competition on April 2.
The first Savannah jazz concert is less than a month away, but I can't wait that long. This weekend, I'm flying home to catch Bobby McFerrin and John Clayton perform at the Lionel Hampton International Jazz Festival.
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