The Capital Jazz Fest
Coming June 1-3, 2012!
20th annual Capital Jazz Fest
A weekend of cool jazz & soul!
Thanks to all of you who attended our 2011 Capital Jazz Fest. As Don Cornelius would say, it was a "stone gas"!
Mark your calendars for our 20th annual festival, coming June 1-3, 2012. Talent lineup and ticket information will be available in March 2012.
What is the Capital Jazz Fest?
Each year in early June, tens of thousands of music lovers from throughout the country flock to the suburbs of Washington, D.C. to attend this weekend of cool jazz and soul — The Capital Jazz Fest. Started in 1993, this multi-day, multi-stage outdoor music festival, which attracts music lovers from 44 states, is more than just a concert, it's an event! It's a place to people-watch, eat, drink, shop, mingle, relax, soak in the rays, and of course hear some of the coolest music performed by artists whom you won't see anywhere else in the Washington-Baltimore area this summer.
In-between musical sets, enjoy fine art and crafts at the Festival Marketplace, culinary treats at the food court, plus artist workshops and meet & greets. And after the show, check out the late night after-parties.
Capital Jazz Radio.....Jazz That Rocks!
*** Official
radio station of the Capital Jazz Fest ***
So you think jazz radio has gotten a little too "smooth"? Then check out jazz that rocks on Capital Jazz Radio, a cool mix of uptempo contemporary jazz, instrumental funk, and acid jazz, streaming 24 hours a day in CD-quality stereo. Featured artists include classic artists like Donald Byrd, Roy Ayers, and Pleasure; contemporary artists like Paul Hardcastle, Jeff Lorber, Down to the Bone, and Incognito; and up-and-coming artists such as U-Nam, Lin Rountree, Ronny Smith, and Vibes Alive. Many new songs added every week! Tune in now to Capital Jazz Radio at www.capitaljazz.com/radio. It's free! Hi-speed Internet connection required.
Capital Jazz presents
The Jazz Cruise With Soul!
Featuring Boney James, Will Downing, The Brand New Heavies, and many more!
Sailing from Fort Lauderdale to St. Lucia, Antigua, and St. Maarten/St. Martin
October 20-28, 2012
Capital Jazz Fest
2011 Artists
- Herbie Hancock
- Natalie Cole
- Take 6
- War
- Jonathan Butler
- Chrisette Michele
- Incognito featuring
Maysa - David Sanborn
- Marcus Miller
- George Duke
- Boney James
- Rahsaan Patterson
- Najee
- Phil Perry
- Chuck Brown
- Larry Graham &
Graham Central
Station - Hiroshima
- Ruben Studdard
- Goapele
- Alex Bugnon
- Michael Franks
- Soul II Soul
- Oleta Adams
- Dwele
- Rick Braun &
Richard Elliot - Will Downing
- Patti Austin
Plus.....
- Catch A Rising Star!
- Kevin Whalum
- Lynne Fiddmont
- Oli Silk
- Antone "Chooky"
Caldwell