The Fish Middleton Jazz Scholarship Fund, Inc. (FMJS)
a Dedicated Leader in the Perpetuation of Jazz - An American Treasure
presents THE 13th ANNUAL EAST COAST JAZZ FESTIVAL.
A 5-DAY MARATHON OF STRAIGHT AHEAD JAZZ MUSIC
BOTH FREE AND TICKETED EVENTS
Spend Presidents' Weekend listening to jazz greats and emerging jazz musicians (the hope of the future). The 2004 Scholarship Competition and Awards will be one of the highlights., as well as Big Band Night, Hammond B-3 Jam, and 5 Ticketed Shows (each show includes 4 different artists performing hour long sets). Free and Open to Everyone of all ages: over 80 jazz workshops , seminars, 4 Co-Stages featuring established and emerging musicians, school bands, and nightly jam sessions (bring your ax), and Sunday Gospel Matins. and the Tribute to Master Drummer/Percussionist Ricky Loza.
When and Where: Wednesday, February 11 - 15, 2004
The DoubleTree Hotel, Rockville
1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland
Free and Open to the Public Events-
Thursday thru Sunday
Ticketed Events - Thursday thru Sunday
Please visit our website for more detailed information: a complete schedule, ticket information, hotel reservations, scholarship applications (for 2005), and membership information.
www.fmjseastcoastjazz.com
or call 301-933-1822 / fax 301-933-1151
Email:
ALeney@aol.com or
eastcoastjaz@earthlink.net
Ticketed performances will feature: Nasar Abadey, Ernie Andrews, Keter Betts, Lady Byron, Seleno Clarke, George Colligan, Ron Elliston, Giacomo Gates, Slide Hampton, The Juggernaut Big Band, James King, LaJazz Latin Orchestra, Junior Mance, Kitty Margolis, Jon Metzger, Allison Miller, Frank Morgan, David "Fathead" Newman, Rebecca Parris, Irene Reid, The US Army Jazz Band, Ronnie Wells-Elliston, Lenny White, Bruce Williams, Buster Williams, and many, many more.