Entertainer George Lopez takes over the hosting duties from long-time emcee Bill Cosby for the 35th Anniversary Playboy Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl on Saturday, June 15th, and Sunday, June 16th.
This year’s line-up includes Grammy-winning pianist George Duke with singer Jeffrey Osborne, a cappella group Naturally 7 with special guest Herbie Hancock, Grammy-winning artists keyboardist Bob James and saxophonist David Sanborn (performing together), singer and percussionist Sheila E., Grammy-winning keyboardist Robert Glasper, multi-talented vocalist Gregory Porter, the acclaimed Trombone Shorty and more.
Tickets are still available online at www.playboyjazzfestival.com, at Ticketmaster or over the phone by calling (213) 365-3500 or (714) 740-7878. Tickets may also be purchased at the Hollywood Bowl Box Office.
The Line-Up in Order of Appearance (Subject to Change) includes performances on Satuday, June 15, 2013 from 3 pm to 11 pm The Los Angeles County High School for the Arts Jazz Ensemble, Pedrito Martinez Group featuring Ariacne Trujillo, Grace Kelly Quintet with special guest Phil Woods, Gregory Porter, Robert Glasper Experiment, Angelique Kidjo with special guest Hugh Masekela, Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band with special guest Lee Ritenour, Naturally 7 with special guest Herbie Hancock, Olé Coltrane featuring Poncho Sanchez and his Latin Jazz Band with special guest James Carter and George Duke with special guest Jeffrey Osborne
On Sunday, June 16, 2013 from 3 pm to 10:30 pm performances include The LAUSD Beyond The Bell Jazz Band, ELEW and JazzAntiqua Dance Ensemble Brubeck Brothers Quartet, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Taj Mahal and the Real Thing Tuba Band, The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra Celebrates Quincy Jones’ 80th Birthday with special guests Patti Austin and Hubert Laws, Bob James/David Sanborn featuring Steve Gadd and James Genus, India.Arie, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue and Sheila E.
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