SPECIAL EVENTS

Jazz will fill the air in downtown Houston, August 5th through 7th as the 21st Annual Houston International Jazz Festival kicks off August Jazz Month. The Houston International Jazz Festival presents the most exciting Jazz artist from around the world, bringing a diverse mix of styles to Houston. It has established its place among notable events as thousands of loyal fans turn out the first week-end of each August.

The festival opens Saturday, August 6 with a special appearance by the Summer Jazz Workshop All-Stars followed by jazz aficionados the Texas Brass Band with Frank Lacy, and Four Play. On Sunday, August 7, Theresa Grayson, Mindi Abair, and Will Downing take the stage to close the festival out in style.

Schedule:

Friday, August 5, 2011
House of Blues – 1204 Caroline
8:00 pm Kick-off Party
Featuring: Kyle Turner w/ Joe Carmouche
Advance Tickets $20/Door $25

Saturday, August 6, 2011
Discovery Green Park – 1500 McKinney
4:00 pm Gate Open
5:00 pm SJW
6:45 pm Texas Brass Band w/ Frank Lacy
8:30 pm Fourplay

Sunday, August 7, 2011
Wortham Theater – 610 Preston
11:00 am – Kroger Mayor’s Scholarship Jazz Brunch
Featuring: The Summer Jazz Workshop All-Stars w/Special Guest

Discovery Green Park – 1500 McKinney
4:00 pm Gate Open
5:00 pm Theresa Grayson
6:45 pm Mindy Abair
8:30 pm Will Downing

The Festival is the primary fundraiser for Jazz Education Inc., which is a non-profit organization committed to the mission of providing worthwhile education activities for school-aged youth,” stated Houston City Council Member Jarvis Johnson, Chairman of the Festival.