The 27th Long Beach Jazz Festival A Healthy Taste of Jazz w Tyrese, LaLah Hathaway, Al Jarreau, +

LONG BEACH, Calif. - July 23, 2014 - PRLog -- The 27^th Annual Long Beach Jazz Festival (LBJF), August 9-10, 2014 will be deemed THE FESTIVAL OF FESTIVALS!  A Festival like no other, the LBJF will define the essence of what jazz festivals are about: music, mingling, munching and marveling at merchandise is just one facet of a weekend in Long Beach.   Gorgeous outdoor surroundings coupled with a health & wellness pavilion will give attendees an overall personal awaking of their body, mind and soul.

Produced by Rainbow Promotions, LLC, LBJF takes place at the amazing Rainbow Lagoon Park on Shoreline Drive in Long Beach, CA. and consistently continues to bring a tantalizing line-up of contemporary and straight ahead jazz, classic and today’s R&B performances… music that soothes and excites the souls of the festival’s attendees.

Going into it’s 27th year, the Long Beach Jazz Festival will not disappoint music enthusiasts.  This year’s dynamic and varied music canvas the musical spectrum from the Contemporary Jazz greats such as writer, composer, pianist with 7 Gold Albums, 3 Grammy Awards, the one and only Ramsey Lewis; legendary Grammy Award Winner Al Jarreau; smooth jazz saxophonist and flautist Najee; legendary Grammy nominated jazz, salsa with a flair of Asian influence Hiroshima; to the Neo-Classical artists such as song writer, pianist, urban contemporary pop, gospel, classical music artist Rachelle Ferrell; the deep and heart felt soulful sounds of Lalah Hathaway and Will Downing; New York Times Best Selling Author, Block Buster actor and 4x Grammy Nominated R&B singer Tyrese; newcomer R&B, UK soul singer Daley; are just a few of the smorgasbord of timeless music set to entice the listeners.

Adding to the flavor are: Michael Lington, Jesse Boykins III, Rick Parma, Al Williams Jazz Society and more being announced!

ONE OF THE MOST TALKED ABOUT ADDITION of LBJF is the Health & Wellness Pavilion now in its’ 2nd year.  Jazz, Health & Wellness come together all in one location tapping into the total person.  World-renowned musical artists, inspirational and expert wellness speakers, treatment centers, healthy food sampling will touch each attendee in their own memorable way, giving them the tools to live healthier, feeling energized, focused, destressed and with an overall sense of profound pleasure.   Yes, all this at the Long Beach Jazz Festival!

The Long Beach Jazz Festival is recognized as one of Southern California’s longest running festivals as well as one of the eagerly anticipated sought after annual music events.  Year after year, AND THIS YEAR WILL BE EXCEPTIONAL, LBJF attracts music lovers from around the world with its always dynamic blend of sounds and unique coastal venue offering relaxation for every generation. A family affair, party people of all ages enjoy the festival grounds. Adding to this unique festival experience, various food vendors offer mouth-watering, multicultural delights prepared onsite to accompany everyone’s listening enjoyment.

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The festival kicks off Saturday, August 9th, 2014; 11am - 10:30pm with lineups:

TYRESE (headliner)
Najee
Rachelle Ferrell
Ramsey Lewis
Michael Lington
Jesse Boykins  III
Lee England Jr.

Day 2 continues Sunday, August 10th, 2014; 11am-10:30pm with lineups:

LALAH HATHAWAY (headliner)
Will Downing
Al Jarreau
Daley
Hiroshima
Al Williams Jazz Society featuring Ronnie Laws and Wilton Felder in a tribute to Wayne Henderson
Rick Parma

Tickets are available through Rainbow Promotions, LLC at (562) 424-0013 or online at www.longbeachjazzfestival.com.

Saturday, August 9th:

VIP tickets are available for $190 include both dinner and wine; per person, per day

BOX SEATS: $80 per person, per day

GENERAL:  $50

Sunday, August 10th:

VIP tickets are available for $190 include both dinner and wine; per person, per day

BOX SEATS: $80 per person, per day

GENERAL:  $50

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About Rainbow Promotions

Rainbow Promotions is the producer of the Long Beach Jazz Festival, various concerts at the Terrace Theatre, Long Beach Center for the Performing Arts and other events throughout the year. For 27 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