Marcus Miller, Rachelle Ferrell, Boney James, Will Downing, Poncho Sanchez, Najee and over 20 Jazz Greats Scheduled to Celebrate the 30th Annual Long Beach Jazz Festival!
Long Beach, CA – (July 12, 2017) – It’s the most consistent, the most upscale, and the most celebrated family-produced jazz festival in Southern California. It’s the 30th Annual Long Beach Jazz Festival (LBJF) #LBJazzFest and under the direction of Kimberly Benoit, President of Rainbow Promotions, LLC., this annual event, for three days, will again transform Rainbow Lagoon Park into an oasis of premier music, food, health awareness and fun.
OFTEN DECLARED the Crème de la Crème of Southern California’s festivals, August 11-13, 2017, #LBJazzfest delivers class, sophistication and ambience like no other! AND… because it’s the 30th year celebration, all the bells and whistles are in order. The stellar lineup promises the best in jazz—from traditional to contemporary and fusion, funk, smooth jazz, Latin jazz plus rhythm & blues—genres for every jazz lover.
For over 2 decades, the #LBJazzFest has been a trailblazer consistently refining the essence of a premier jazz festival beyond celebrated artists and mellow ambience. The Long Beach Jazz Festival experience is more than music, mingling, munching and marveling at merchandise. Attendees will enjoy marina breezes and a beautiful lagoon and park setting. The Vendor Pavilion offers a variety of freshly prepared foods and beverages plus unique clothing, art and accessories. A 2nd stage in the Pavilion features experts sharing knowledge about health and well-being—valuable information for creating healthy awareness of body, mind and soul. When the health speakers are not on stage, diverse musical groups provide listening entertainment.
WHAT: The 30th Annual Long Beach Jazz Festival
WHEN: August 11th, 12th, 13th, 2017
WHERE: Rainbow Lagoon Park E Shoreline Dr., Long Beach, CA 90802
TICKETS: Range from $60-$210 Tickets are available through Rainbow Promotions, LLC at (562) 424-0013 or
Online at http://bit.ly/LongBeachJazzFestival
CONCERT / MAIN STAGE SCHEDULE (BIOS SENT UPON REQUEST)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 2017
Marcus Miller
Rachelle Ferrell
Jazz Funk Soul featuring Jeff Lorber, Everette Harp, Paul Jackson Jr.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 12, 2017
Boney James
Will Downing
Nathan East
Eric Darius
30 Years of Long Beach Jazz
Featuring: Ndugu Chancler, Bobby Lyle, Craig T. Cooper, Alphonso Johnson, Bridgette Bryant
Jazz In P!nk
SUNDAY, AUGUST 13, 2017
Poncho Sanchez
Ramsey Lewis and Urban Knights
Najee
Bob James
Spyro Gyra
Al Williams Jazz Society
Featuring: Barbara Morrison and Special Guests
HEALTH & WELLNESS PAVILION AND 2ND STAGE ENTERTAINMENT: Guests will continue to experience the always highly anticipated Jazz, Health & Wellness Pavilion where mind, body, and soul will be attended to. The event features inspirational and expert wellness speakers and leaders, treatment centers, vendors and healthy food sampling stations in addition to a 2ndstage of musical entertainment. Vendors and speakers offer strategies for leading a healthier lifestyle, feeling more energized, focused and de-stressed. The festival is an eco-friendly, sustainable event offering visitors a wide array of enjoyable experiences.
The areas of interest that will be promoted at this event include: Healthcare Providers, Organic & Healthy Foods, Organic & Healthy Products, Organic & Healthy Lifestyle.
THE VIP EXPERIENCE: For those with EXQUISITE TASTE, The VIP Experience allows VIP attendees premiere services such as a specially prepared cuisine and table service with dinner linens and wine. VIP restrooms are conveniently located.
Those seeking the exclusive touch have an option to reserve their own private cabana. An increasingly popular choice for festival goers. The cabanas seat up to 6 and are furnished and private. They include a personal attendant (for cash bar service only). All guests receive Complimentary Souvenir Programs (6) and access to VIP restroom facilities. To purchase a cabana, you must call Rainbow Promotions, LLC office directly at (562) 424-0013.
The 30th Annual Long Beach Jazz Festival, THE MOST TALKED, THE MOST RECOGNIZED and one of Southern California’s LONGEST RUNNING FESTIVALS is expected to receive over 20,000 attendees over the 3 days including music lovers from across the U.S. and other countries. The vision of the Rainbow Promotions, LLC team has always been to create a jazz festival that offers a unique overall experience and the best in musical artistry and ambience.
About Rainbow Promotions
Rainbow Promotions is the producer of the Long Beach Jazz Festival, the Long Beach Bayou Festival, and new to the festival family, the San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival. In addition, various concerts are produced at the Terrace Theatre, Long Beach Center for the Performing Arts and other events throughout the year. For 30 years, Rainbow Promotions has presented the Long Beach Jazz Festival, one of the city’s major events. For more information regarding the Long Beach Jazz Festival go to www.longbeachjazzfestival.com or www.rainbowpromotions.com
