For Immediate Release April 4, 2005 For Additional Information Contact: Norm Hartman (916) 631-1389 Contact: Roger Krum (916) 372-5277   32nd annual Sacramento Jazz Jubilee set for May 27 – 30, 2005, in Sacramento, California SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – The 32nd annual Sacramento Jazz Jubilee is scheduled for Friday, May 27 through Monday, May 30, 2005, during the Memorial Day holiday weekend, at six performance centers throughout Sacramento, California. The largest traditional jazz festival in the world, the four-day celebration attracts more than 100,000 visitors each year who enjoy more than 125 bands playing a variety of jazz styles, including British Trad, Chicago, Hot Dance, New Orleans, and San Francisco/West Coast Revival. The jubilee’s musical styles have expanded over the years that will also feature Barbershop, Blues, Gospel, Latin/Jazz, Ragtime, Swing, Western Swing, and Zydeco. This year, Modern Jazz is being added to the mix. This year’s headliner is Maria Muldaur and her Jazz Quintet. Although well-known for her 1974 platinum-record hit, “Midnight at the Oasis,” Muldaur has continued to perform her musical love of folk, blues, jazz, and gospel. During the past few years, she has released three jazz albums, including a Peggy Lee tribute in 2003 The 2005 jazz jubilee’s special guest star will be The Jim Cullum Jazz Band that was featured on the Public Radio International program, “Riverwalk, Live from The Landing.” For more information, including local lodging and RV camping, telephone the Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society at (916) 372-5277 or visit its web site at www.sacjazz.com. ###

 

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