Gladys Knight Opens Up Capital Jazz Fest

In the coming weeks, Gladys Knight, will be opening up the Capital Jazz Fest.  The Friday night festivities kick of with An Evening of Music and Comedy, hosted by Alonzo Bodden and will feature Knight along with comedian Sinbad.  The event begins at 7:30pm on the Pavilion stage.

Capital Jazz Fest runs from June 4-6, 2010 at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD!  The 3-day summer spectacular is jam packed with artists workshops, meet & greets, good food, shopping, late night parties, relaxing in the sun and enjoying the top jazz performers of our time.

Making their first appearance at the festival this year include bassist/vocalist Esperanza Spalding, acapella group Naturally 7, Raphael Saadiq, and many more.  Festival alumni returning to the stage include Kenny G, Ledisi, The Brand New Heavies, Brian Culbertson and Rachelle Ferrell.      (Read More…)

Friday, May 21, 2010 at 12:32 pm by elizabeth

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