Vail Jazz Foundation: Labor Day Weekend Party

When:
Vail Marriott Mountain, 715 W Lionshead Circle

Where:
Thursday, September 1.

The Vail Jazz Festival culminates in a unique mix of world-class musicians in a one-of-a-kind format that has lived up to its title, the Labor Day Weekend Party. Whether group performances, multi-artists jam sessions or the inspiring multimedia salutes to Jazz legends, the Weekend has a unique party spirit that attracts musicians and jazz lovers from all over the world. Each year, up-and-coming "young lions" play alongside the living legends of jazz in an intimate venue, surrounded by the natural beauty of Vail. With over twenty-four hours of performances throughout the weekend (morning, noon and night), the audience and musicians are connected in a manner that consistently inspires great performances! This internationally acclaimed event features five days and four nights of the world's greatest jazz musicians - enjoy over twenty-four hours of music in two fabulous venues; the Vail Marriott ballroom for evening shows, and the outdoor tented venue at Vail Square for daytime shows! Vail Square is adjacent to the Arrabelle Hotel, just a five minute walk from the Marriott. GROUPS: Monty Alexander Trio-The Reunion John Clayton & Jeff Hamilton Clayton Brothers Quintet John Clayton, Jeff Clayton, Terell Stafford Bill Cunliffe & Lewis Nash Bill Cunliffe's Multi Media Salute to the Modern Jazz Quartet Dena DeRose Trio Martin Wind & Matt Wilson Terell Stafford Quintet Tim Warfield, Bruce Barth, Peter Washington & Dana Hall Byron Stripling's Multi Media Salute to Louis Armstrong Vail Jazz All-Stars SOLOISTS: Monty Alexander Shelly Berg Graham Dechter Bobby Floyd Wycliffe Gordon Niki Harris Jeff Hamilton Jay Hoggard Tom Kennedy Adonis Rose Byron Stripling Jerry Weldon And many more! (ALL ARTISTS SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION) 2011 Performance Schedule: Thursday, September 1 6:00 pm Free Concert featuring Clayton Brothers Quintet and Vail Jazz All-Stars Vail Jazz Tent at Vail Square Friday, September 2 7:30pm Evening Session Vail Marriott Grand Ballroom Saturday, September 3 12:00 pm Afternoon Session Vail Jazz Tent at Vail Square 6:00 pm Dinner with the Artists (Available to Patron Pass holders only) Vail Marriott Grand Ballroom 8:30pm Evening Session Vail Marriott Grand Ballroom Sunday, September 4 9:30 am Sunday Gospel Session Vail Jazz Tent at Vail Square 12:00 pm Afternoon Session Vail Jazz Tent at Vail Square 7:30pm Evening Session Vail Marriott Grand Ballroom Monday, September 5 12:00 pm Afternoon Session Vail Jazz Tent at Vail Square More information, tickets, lodging and transportation at vailjazz.org or 888-824-5526