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2008 Entertainment Schedule

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2008 Entertainment Schedule
Artists and performance times
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Friday, April 11

The Florida Theatre Map It
7 p.m. (Doors at 6 p.m.)

The internationally-known Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition will feature five amateur jazz pianists that will showcase their talents for cash prizes and a chance to perform at the 2008 festival.
More Piano Competition information

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    Saturday, April 12
    Metropolitan Park Map it 
    Gates open at noon
     

    • Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition Winner, 1 p.m.
    • Lynne Arriale Trio featuring special guest Benny Golson on tenor sax, 2 p.m.
      Lynne Arriale (Piano), Rufus Reid (Bass), Anthony Pinciotti (Drums) and Benny Golson (Tenor Sax)
      Lynne Arriale Benny Golson Rufus Reid 
       
    • University of North Florida Jazz All Stars: Past, Present & Future featuring the UNF Jazz Ensemble 1 Big Band, Jazz Faculty, and Jazz Alumni Reunion Group, 3:30 p.m.
      UNF Jazz Ensemble 1
      UNF Jazz Ensemble 1 Big Band

      UNF Jazz Faculty featuring Bunky Green, JB Scott, Danny Gottlieb, Barry Greene, Dennis Marks, Clarence Hines and Marc Dickman.
      UNF Jazz Faculty featuring Bunky Green, JB Scott, Danny Gottlieb, Barry Green, Dennis Marks, Clarence Hines and Mark Dickman

      JB Scott, Trumpet David Champagne, Trumpet Juan Rollan, Tenor Sax
      Left to right: JB Scott, David Champagne and Juan Rollan

      Dan Nicholson, Alto Sax Clarence Hines, Trombone Noel Freidline, Piano 
      Left to right: Dan Nicholson, Clarence Hines and Noel Freidline

      James Hogan, Guitar Lisa Kelly, vocals Chris Crewell, Arranger/Composer/ Bass Trombone
      Left to right: James Hogan, Lisa Kelly, and Chris Crewell

      Dennis Marks, Bassist Danny Gottlieb, Drums
      Left to right: Dennis Marks and Danny Gottlieb
      UNF Jazz Alumni Group bios (PDF)

    • Terence Blanchard, 5:30 p.m.
      Terence Blanchard

    • John Pizzarelli with special guest The St. Johns River City Band, 7 p.m.
      John PizzarelliThe St. Johns River City Band 

    • Cassandra Wilson, 9 p.m.
      Cassandra Wilson
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    Sunday, April 13
    Metropolitan Park Map it 
    Gates open at 9:30 a.m.
     

    Please note that artists and performance times are subject to change.

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