May 23, 2013

The Pulse of Entertainment: The Long Beach Jazz Festival returns to Rainbow Lagoon Park for its 25th year

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The Long Beach Jazz Festival returns to Rainbow Lagoon Park for its 25th year *“I’ve been coming here for ten years,” said legendary Jazz saxophonist Kirk Whalum about his performance at the three-day Long Beach Jazz Festival held at the Rainbow Lagoon Park near the ocean. “It brings the heart and soul to Long Beach…that [...]




US Bank Presents ‘The 25th Annual Long Beach Jazz Festival August 10-12′

Ronald Isley

*The Long Beach Jazz Festival, presented by US Bank,  is back with world renown artists to keep movin’ and groovin’ the whole weekend. The Festival again takes place at the breath-taking seaside setting of  Rainbow Lagoon Park on Shoreline Drive in Long Beach, California. As with previous Long Beach Jazz Festivals, the 25th Annual 3-day [...]




Long Beach Jazz Festival Founder Talks Event’s 25 Year History and Legacy

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*For many lovers of jazz, attending the Long Beach Jazz Festival (LBJF),  is an annual ritual. The three-day event, formerly known as the Queen Mary Jazz Festival, will celebrate its 25th year of existence at Rainbow Lagoon Park. Though it is known to showcase a who’s who of jazz, the festival’s founder believes its longevity [...]




The Pulse of Entertainment: Marvin Winans, Jr. and Dir. Joel Kapity’s Dream Film Due Out in Sept.

Scene from Dreams (L to R) Terri J. Vaughn and Tommy Ford

*“I’m the big bad wolf Donte’ trying to impose my will or those around me,” Marvin Winans, Jr. said about his character in the film Dreams, which he produces – along with the film’s director Joel Kapity. The movie Dreams, due out this fall, is a collection of stories based on real-life situations of a [...]




Wilson, Kem, Whispers, Culbertson, Harp and More Headline Long Beach Jazz Fest

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*Long Beach, CA — Rainbow Promotions presents the 24th Annual Long Beach Jazz Festival, Friday-Sunday August 12-14, 2011, a festive summertime setting at Rainbow Lagoon Park in Long Beach.  In keeping with this year’s people-pleasing theme, “Jazz—The Way You Like It,” Rainbow Promotions has once again prepared the perfect cross pollination of “fan favorites” from the [...]




EUR On the Scene: Honoring Legends at Long Beach Jazz Festival

At the Long Beach Jazz Festival, along with a band, Chante Moore performed a Tribute to Grover Washington Jr.

*Long Beach, CA – The stage was set with all of the right elements for another successful summer of music at the 23rd Annual Long Beach Jazz Festival. The festival was held at the beautiful grass knoll of the Rainbow Lagoon, August 13-15, 2010. The right elements that were in place were an international food [...]




Photos/Video: Jarreau, Duke, Goapele at LB Jazz Fest

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*The Long Beach Jazz Festival took place from Aug. 13-15 at the beautiful seaside setting of Rainbow Lagoon Park on Shoreline Drive in Long Beach, California. Among the performers: Goapele, Mike Miller George Duke, Poncho Sanchez and Al Jarreau, who appeared in fine form after being hospitalized in France last month with breathing problems. [Watch [...]




Original Jazz Crusaders, George Duke, Al Jarreau, Melanie Fiona & More Set for Long Beach Jazz Festival

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    *Long Beach, CA – Rainbow Promotions presents the 23rd Annual Long Beach Jazz Festival August 13, 14 and 15, 2010. The Festival again takes place at the lovely seaside setting of Rainbow Lagoon Park on Shoreline Drive in Long Beach, California. As with previous Long Beach Jazz Festivals, the 3-day music extravaganza has [...]