San Jose Jazz Summer Fest

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San Jose Diridon station
VTA light rail to Convention Ctr.
Plaza de César Chavez Park, Downtown San Jose
Aug. 9 - 11, 2013

The 24^th annual San Jose Jazz Summer Fest is the hottest event of the summer featuring a stellar lineup of international stars, emerging artists and regional favorites. You’ll enjoy more than 100 bands on 11 stages playing jazz, salsa, Latin, blues, R&B and more. It’s the biggest live music event in Silicon Valley — the perfect summer experience with tasty food, wine and microbrews; jazz for kids and after hours events for the grownups.

This year’s roster includes international sensation Pink Martini; Preservation Hall Jazz Band, which is now celebrating its 50^th anniversary with its first album of all-original material; Wil Campa Y Su Gran Union, Cuba’s #1 dance band; The Cookers, a hard bop super group of legendary players; Broadway legend Ben Vereen; 80s R&B hit machine Cameo; McArthur “genius” fellow Dafnis Prieto; Robert Glasper collaborator Derrick Hodge and dozens.

New this year is the Big Easy Stage with New Orleans and zydeco on historic Post Street. Expanded selection of Latin jazz, bringing its energy to virtually every stage; upgraded the roster of straight-ahead jazz at the San Jose Rep Stage to include even more world-renowned artists to perform in this small, climate-controlled space; and added ticketed night-time Jazz+ Concerts that give you the chance to hear top festival artists in intimate club settings.

Save $25 off the gate price when you buy a General Admission 3-day Pass online by July 31.  Click here and enter the Discount Code "CAL13JAZZ" at checkout, after your passes are in your shopping cart.