I am by no means standing up for the Bureau of Cultural Affairs' institutional definition of jazz (smooth as silk) or Camille Russell Love's scheduling choices, but the people I saw at the festival were having some fun-filled family time at one of Atlanta's nicer parks (when it wasn't raining, that is). Let's view this location change as the recession-era version of progress and start lobbying immediately to get worthwhile local jazz artists on next year's bill.
The highlight of my festival experience? This guy:
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Yes, they managed to put together a jazz festival this year; I guess a certain amount of thanks should be given for this fact.
However, a complete lack of acknowledgment to musicians living, working and performing in Atlanta is inexcusable. Not to mention that there was no way to submit audition materials as a performer since it was strictly forbade on their website.
Support for the Arts in this city is an insult to artists who live here and the city and those in power are complicit and largely responsible. I hope they feel the disdain. They should.
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