The Blue Note Jazz Festival started in New York in 2011 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the famous Blue Note Jazz Club in Greenwich Village. Coming this summer, The Blue Note Jazz Festival: The Black Radio Experience will take place in Napa Valley, California with John Legend, Jill Scottand Andre 3000 as headliners.
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The Blue Note Jazz Festival hosted its first event in 2022 in Napa Valley and will return in 2024 with Robert Glasper, the festival's artist-in-residence, setting the musical tone. As mentioned above, the vocal talents of John Legend and Jill Scott will be on display with André 3000 sure to bring his brass to the stage. Headliners are joined by Musiq Soulchild and Marsha Ambrosius who will take the stage with Glasper for a special vocal performance.
The lineup is stacked and represents many aspects of black music, including acts like Andra Day, Ledisi, Common and Pete Rock, Madlib, DJ Jazzy Jeff and more.
“Each year our festival in Napa brings a unique atmosphere, and this year we're bringing you the Black Radio Experience over Labor Day weekend with an exclusive line-up of artists,” Robert Glasper said in a statement.
“This year's event promises an even more boutique, intimate and exclusive atmosphere than ever before, showcasing an unparalleled caliber of iconic artists,” said Alex Kurland, Blue Note Director of Programming. “Robert Glasper's vision and inspiration set the tone and tone of the entire experience,” added Kurland.
There will also be on-site parties hosted by Madlib, Pete Rock and DJ Jazzy Jeff.
The event will be held over three days at The Meritage Resort & Spa along with an array of food and beverage options and among them will be Chef Darryl Bell's 'In the Vineyard' Stateline Road Smokehouse. The resort itself also has a breakfast and dinner buffet for those who wish to indulge.
Hotel and ticket packages are on sale now with three-day GA passes starting at $499 going on sale Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 9am. PST/12 p.m. EST. VIP experiences are also available and attendees can learn more by clicking here.
The Blue Note Jazz Festival: The Black Radio Experience takes place between August 30th and September 1st.
Source: Mathieu Bitton / @candytman
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