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SFJAZZ Announces Performers for May 8 Gala

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Topic: SFJAZZ Announces Performers for May 8 Gala
Posted By: snobb
Subject: SFJAZZ Announces Performers for May 8 Gala
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2015 at 12:42am

SFJAZZ Announces Performers for May 8 Gala Honoring Joni Mitchell

Mitchell will accept Lifetime Achievement Award at event

By http://jazztimes.com/contributors/261-jazztimes" rel="nofollow - JazzTimes

SFJAZZ has announced the musical guests for its annual gala on May 8, this year honoring Joni Mitchell, who will be presented the SFJAZZ Lifetime Achievement Award by Wayne Shorter. The gala concert will feature special guests Kris Kristofferson, Joe Jackson, Patti Austin, Kurt Elling, Richard Bona, Tom Scott, Mark Isham, Laurie Antonioli and SFJAZZ Collective interpreting Mitchell’s work. Musical Directors Brian Blade and Jon Cowherd will lead a backing band with Greg Leisz, Melvin Butler, Marvin Sewell, Kelly Jones, Christopher Thomas, Aaron Embry and Jeff Haynes. A post-gala supper and concert will feature Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue and the SFJAZZ High School All-Stars. 

All proceeds from the SFJAZZ Gala 2015 will support SFJAZZ’s artistic and education programs.



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