Bloomington Jazz Festival 2011
Great music and fresh air create a relaxing afternoon.
Enjoy the smooth sounds of jazz at the annual Bloomington Jazz Festival. This year's festival
features three high quality acts that are sure to get your toes tapping! Food vendors will be
on site to provide your lunch or dinner.
The lineup this year includes:
- Rum River Brass Band (12 noon) – This brass quintet is composed of
experienced players from the northern suburbs of the Twin Cities. They play an eclectic mix of
classical transcriptions, rags, jazz, Dixieland, popular ballads - in short, just about
anything. They hope that their influences by groups such as Canadian Brass and Empire Brass
shine through their music.
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Vic Volare and the Volare Lounge Orchestra (1:30 p.m.) – Vic Volare silky smooth vocals and
comfortable stage presence will bring the smoky lounge to you. His orchestra is comprised of
some of the top individual jazz talent in the Twin Cities and their collaboration completes
this swing group.
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The Wolverines Big Band (3 p.m.) – Formed in 1973, the band started out performing
transcriptions of the music of the "hot" orchestras, popular between the World Wars. House gigs
in the early years included such Jazz Age nightspots as Scottie's On Seventh, the Commodore,
and Castle Royale.
They opened for Sarah Vaughan and Manhattan Transfer, and performed on the initial broadcasts
of A Prairie Home Companion. Their first four albums received the coveted four star review in
Downbeat Magazine. They even played Jimmy Carter's Inaugural Ball.
Now in their 38th year, led by drummer Jendeen Forberg, the Wolverines Big Band continues to
perform their matchless repertoire. Covering a wide range of styles, this includes the best of
the bands led by Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Fletcher Henderson and more.
No admission will be charged.
All schedules are subject to change. Follow the links or check the June issue of the Briefing or the Arts in the Parks brochure for this year's
schedule.
Thanks to Jazz88 FM for their support and recognition of the Bloomington Jazz Festival!
Stop by their booth at the event for more information about Jazz88 FM and other Jazz88 sponsored events.
For more information or in case of inclement weather, contact:
Parks and Recreation 24-hour information line
1800 West Old Shakopee Road
PH: 952-563-8878
E-mail: artsintheparks@ci.bloomington.mn.us
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