Monday, April 15, 2024

29th Annual Long Beach Jazz Festival Line-Up Announced

*Long Beach, CA  –  Once again, the 29th Annual Long Beach Jazz Festival (LBJF) #LBJazzFest keeps the focus on jazz. Featuring artists whose performances are rooted in JAZZ, The Long Beach Jazz Festival serves up JAZZ in all its forms– mainstream… contemporary… fusion… IT’S All ABOUT JAZZ—jazz lightly spiced with R&B, funk, soul, gospel and blues. It’s a Jazz Feast promising something for everyone.

Under the direction of Kimberly Benoit, President of Rainbow Promotions, LLC, this annual event is “ALL ABOUT JAZZ”, offering a lineup of top artists guaranteed to deliver JAZZ every-which-way that jazz fans like it:   cool, hot, swingin’, full of jazzy improvisation, catchy melodies and funky grooves.

2016 long beach jazz fest lineup1

For 3 days, Rainbow Promotions, LLC will again transform Rainbow Lagoon Park into a unique environment energized with music, food, health awareness and that special jazz fest ambience ALWAYS DECLARED the Crème de la Crème of Southern California’s festivals, August 12, 13, 14, 2016, #LBJazzFest will bring its class, sophistication and musical magic like no other!

For over 29 years, the #LBJazzFest has been a trailblazer consistently defining and transcending the essence of all that a jazz festival can be. More than music, mingling, munching and marveling at merchandise, attendees will enjoy a beautiful lagoon and coastal surroundings. Specialty vendors, health & wellness specialists, and guest speakers are available to share the latest information, products and services to enhance overall well-being of body, mind and spirit.

Long Beach Jazz Festival Crowd: Photo Courtesy, Long Beach Jazz Festival
Long Beach Jazz Festival Crowd: Photo Courtesy, Long Beach Jazz Festival

Friday, August 12, 2016 –

Michael Franks; Peter White / Paul Taylor / Euge Groove; Elan Trotman / Althea René; and MAJOR.

Saturday, August 13, 2016-

Jeffrey Osborne; BWB featuring Norman Brown / Kirk Whalum / Rick Braun; The Rippingtons; Everette Harp; Paul Jackson Jr.; and Mindless Groove

Sunday, August 14, 2016

Dave Koz and David Sanborn: Side by Side; Michael Lington / Kenny Lattimore; Sax Pack featuring Jeff Kashiwa / Steve Cole / Kim Waters; Stanley Jordan; Al Williams Jazz Society (with special guest); and Richard “88 Fingers” Turner, Jr.

The guests will also experience “A Healthy Taste of Jazz” at the Health & Wellness Pavilion where the focus is on nourishing mind, body, and soul. The event features renowned musical artists, wellness speakers and leaders, treatment centers, vendors and healthy food options. Festival attendees are offered tools for creating a healthier lifestyle. Information and experiences are available to help festival goers feel more energized, focused and de- stressed.

For that Special Festival Experience, VIP attendees are provided premiere services: a three-course dinner service with linens, a personal waiter, wine, and access to VIP amenities.

In addition, luxurious, private cabanas have become increasingly popular with jazz patrons. They are furnished, can accommodate up to 6 people, and come with a personal bar-service attendant. Each cabana guest receives a Complimentary Souvenir Program and access to VIP amenities. To purchase a cabana, you must call Rainbow Promotions, LLC office directly at 562.424.0013.

The 29th Annual Long Beach Jazz Festival, Southern California’s longest running festival, offers 3 days of the best in music and ambience. THE MOST TALKED ABOUT, THE MOST RECOGNIZED and THE PREMIER JAZZ FESTIVAL IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA is sponsored by CBS2/KCAL9, McDonald’s,

Union Bank, Stella Artois, Payne Pest Management, Norwegian, EventNetUSA.

2016 long beach jazz fest lineup

About Rainbow Promotions

For 29 years, Rainbow Promotions, LLC has produced the Long Beach Jazz Festival, one of the city’s major events, along with various concerts at the Terrace Theatre – Long Beach Center for the Performing Arts and other events throughout the year. For more information regarding the Long Beach Jazz Festival go to https://bit.ly/rainbowpromotions or https://bit.ly/LongBeachJazzFestival 562-424-0013

 

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