Trombone Shorty is performing at the Festival on Sunday. This weekend he is in New York City, and today he’s playing at the Giant’s game! This could be a great chance to check out a festival performer in advance.
Trombone Shorty will be performing the National Anthem and at half-time of the New York Giants’ NFC Wild Card Playoff Game vs. the Atlanta Falcons on January 8, 2012 at 1:00 PM ET. The Anthem and the game will be broadcast live nationally on the Fox network. Half-time will feature the full band of Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue.
– The Official Announcement on Trombone Shorty’s Website
The 2012 Festival will take place on Saturday June 30th and Sunday July 1st, 2012 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, NY USA.
Update: We have started announcing the Saratoga Jazz Festival 2012 lineup. The lineup is not yet complete, but artists will continue to be announced over the coming weeks and months.
Since March we have been running a poll to see which artists where most anticipated by our readers. Now that we are 26 hours away from the first performer, I thought it was time to close the poll and review the results.
Among the 73 people who voted, it’s clear that Michael McDonald (with 33 votes) is a fan favorite!
Which 2011 Performer Are You Most Looking Forward To?
(Vote up to 2.)
- Michael McDonald (45%, 33 Votes)
- Dee Dee Bridgewater (27%, 20 Votes)
- Eliane Elias Quartet (18%, 13 Votes)
- Jack DeJohnette (14%, 10 Votes)
- Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings (12%, 9 Votes)
- Sing the Truth! (11%, 8 Votes)
- The Bad Plus (10%, 7 Votes)
- A Night in Treme (7%, 5 Votes)
- An Act on the Gazebo Stage (5%, 4 Votes)
- George Wein & The Newport All Stars (4%, 3 Votes)
- The Fuller Quartet (4%, 3 Votes)
- Ben Allison Band (1%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 73
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The Festival is quickly approaching. A couple of weekends from now we will be lounging on the lawn, soaking up the jazz! Meanwhile…
Check out the lineup, with order of each stage set.
Vote: Which Performer Are You Most Looking Forward To?
If you haven’t gotten your tickets yet, what are you waiting for? You can purchase them via SPAC’s online ticketing system.
The Bad Plus — Reid Anderson, Ethan Iverson and David King — are scheduled to perform Sunday afternoon.
Tickets for the festival begin at $45 for 1-day adult general admission. Children 12 and under are free on the lawn. Online sales for the public start on March 24 via SPAC’s online ticketing system.
Adult Amphitheater
Sat June 25 $50 – $75
Sun June 26 $45 - $65
Two-Day Pass $85 – $130 (no longer available)
Adult Lawn
In Advance $45
Day Of $50
Two-Day Pass $85 (no longer available)
Children under 12 Amphitheatre
Sat June 25 $40 – $65
Sun June 26 $35 – $55
Two-Day Pass $70 - $110 (no longer available)
The Times Union recently published an article summarizing 2010 SPAC attendance numbers. Of note to Jazz Fest fans:
Jazz audiences were 4 percent smaller [compared to last year], at 11,491 over two days, and income dropped by 2 percent.”
If I recall correctly, the Festival weather was better in 2009 than 2010. I imagine this could easily account for the decline in attendance.
Port of Albany’s Riverfront Jazz Festival
Saturday, September 11*, 2010 | 12:30pm – 8:00pm
Albany Riverfront Park Amphitheatre at the Corning Preserve
(Rain location: Palace Theatre)
Featuring performances by:
John Scofield Jazz Quartet
Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk
Ravi Coltrane Quartet
Somi
Troika
Plus FIREWORKS at 7:30pm!
Click here for a full schedule and more information on this year’s lineup.
Albany’s signature Jazz Festival, now in its 9th year, continues to present a dazzling line-up of Jazz Greats earning a solid reputation among jazz enthusiasts. Enjoy highly acclaimed musical guests, great food & beverages, kids’ activities and fireworks to end the day at one of the area’s most spectacular venues.
Admission is FREE. For more information, call 518-434-2032.
* A special remembrance ceremony will take place at 4:15pm to honor this historic date.
Special ground rules in effect: No glass containers of any kind, animals or pets (excludes ADA defined service animals). Security personnel reserve the right to inspect any bag, container or package and confiscate any prohibited or illegal items.
