Massachusetts Issues 2011 Jazz Festival Schedule
MassJazz has released its annual schedule of jazz and blues festivals and outdoor concerts taking place in Massachusetts this summer and fall.
The schedule includes a dozen outdoor jazz festivals across The Commonwealth, plus hundreds of outdoor concerts taking place in city parks and town squares, at museums and cultural venues, and at tourist spots around the state.
"Massachusetts has a lot to offer visitors, from our champion sports teams and our rich history to the stunning landscapes and abundance of cultural riches," said Betsy Wall, executive director of the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism. "It's all here and the vibrant music scene - especially jazz and blues - is another great reason to spend time in The Commonwealth this summer. "
The Massachusetts festival season kicks off with the Hoop City Jazz & Art Festival in Springfield on July 8-10 and ends with the Pittsfield Jazz Festival in western Massachusetts on October 7-20.
Wall pointed to the strong jazz presence across Massachusetts, with festivals or concerts taking place in every region of the state.
"For tourists who savor jazz and blues - two of America's greatest art forms - Massachusetts has a terrific slate of festivals and outdoor events this season," said MassJazz founder Michael P. Quinlin. "And add to that the jazz clubs, campus events, and live jazz brunches at hotels and restaurants, and you have a music lover's paradise."
In July, MassJazz is issuing its 3rd annual MassJazz Travel Guide, a free 40-page magazine with jazz profiles, stories and listings on the state's vibrant jazz scene. The Guide is available at jazz venues, tourism kiosks, and cultural sports around Massachusetts.
Formed in 2009, MassJazz promotes the state's jazz scene year round to the travel industry, in concert with Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism and other partners. For more details on jazz in Massachusetts, visit MassJazz.com.
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