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10th Annual Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival Celebrates New Orleans at BeanTown Jazz Festival

Courtesy of Berklee Public Relations | Posted on June 30, 2010

When

Sat, September 25, 2010
Varies

At Door

Varies

Musicians

Paula Cole
vocals
The Bad Plus
band / ensemble / orchestra
Al Kooper
composer / conductor
Greg Osby
saxophone
Grace Kelly
saxophone

About

The first college of jazz celebrates the birthplace of jazz as the 10th annual Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival pays tribute to music and culture of New Orleans five years after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. From September 15-25, world-renowned superstars and popular local acts perform free and ticketed concerts throughout the city. The 10-day event culminates on Saturday, September 25, in a free outdoor festival on three stages over six blocks in the South End that brings together people of all ages from every Boston neighborhood, throughout New England, and beyond. Last year's event drew over 80,000, a new festival record....

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