It pays homage to the genre’s African American roots, drawing innovative and exciting contemporary jazz artists from around the globe.
Catch ma-jazz-tic performances from some of the best jazz musicians at Boston’s 12th Jazz Fest on Saturday, Aug. 27, at Maritime Park in Boston’s Seaport District.
This festival pays homage to the genre’s African American roots and also draws together many of the most innovative and exciting contemporary jazz artists from around the globe in a day of musical brotherhood.
Those performing include pianist, songwriter and vocalist Kandice Springs, award-winning singer Pat Braxton, Grammy voting member Vivian Fang Liu, Grammy-nominated jazz-fusion group SPECIAL EFX featuring Chieli Minucci, and multi-Grammy nominated soul-funk jam band and musical production team The Groovalattos.
Event goers can also get their CDs signed by artists at the festival, as well as browse through the variety of food and other items sold by vendors.
No dogs or portable gas grilles are allowed.
To get there, take the MBTA’s Silver Line to the World Trade Center stop. Walk 75 feet to 600 D St., and cross the street to get to the South Boston Maritime Park.
There is also paid parking available at the SBTC new parking garage at D Street.
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