If you are interested in supporting a truly positive educational program, check out The 13th Annual Houston International Jazz Festival August 1-3, 2003. Sponsored by Jazz Education, Inc. a non-profit community-based organization, the event is the culmination of a six-week intensive jazz workshop. On three campuses, school-aged children from all over the world learn the fundamentals of jazz in a classroom setting. In its 30-year history, the workshop has produced a number of professional educators, jazz musicians and individuals from all walks of life. In addition, the program boasts over 8,000 graduates since inception.
The 13th Annual Houston International Jazz Festival
August 1 - Latin Jazz Night
Verizon Wireless Theater - 8-11pm
La India
Jones Plaza - 6-11pm
Maraca
The Spanish Harlem Orchestra
Norma Zenteno
Summer Jazz Workshop All=Stars
August 2 - Contemporary/Smooth Jazz Night
Verizon Wireless Theater - 8-11pm
Regina Carter
Diane Schuur
Jones Plaza - 4-11pm
Roy Ayers
David Benoit
Special EFX
Bubbha Thomas
Summer Jazz Workshop All-Stars
Hyatt Regency Hotel - 11pm - 1am
Seabreeze
Bubbha Thomas
August 3 - Mayor's Jazz Brunch
Wortham Theater Center - 11am - 1:30 pm
Roy Ayers
Summer Jazz Workshop All-Stars
For more information: (713) 839-7000
Tickets: Ticketmaster
www.jusjazz.com