Multi-Grammy nominee Harvey Mason to headline 13th annual event

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Mychael Wright, founder of the Selby Ave JazzFest and owner of Golden Thyme Coffee Café, recently announced the entertainment lineup for the 2014 Selby Ave JazzFest. “This will be a good one,” stated Wright in regards to this year’s entertainers. “We’re going to have a few folks who have been with us for a number of years, a rising star within the genre and one very special surprise.”
The 2014 Selby Ave JazzFest lineup on the Allina Health Entertainment Stage will include:
• Dick and Jane’s Big Brass Band
• Walker West Music Academy’s Urban Legends of Jazz
• Brio Brass
• Jazz Heritage Showcase
• Danny Kusz
• Harvey Mason (headliner)
“This year’s showcase is a two-parter,” stated Wright. “First off will be Jason and the Q who will be taking a nostalgic look at the 1920s and ’30s. We’ll take a break for our annual awards ceremony, then follow things up with Dick and Jane Revisited, featuring Twin Cities legendary vocalist Maurice Jacox. This is panning out to be a very special showcase!”
Besides a free day of great entertainment, JazzFest also features a variety of great food vendors (from ethnic specialties to state fair food with a soul food twist), family activities and live artist demonstrations. “There’s plenty to do to make a full day of things,” added Wright.
The 13th annual Selby Ave JazzFest will take place from 11 am — 8 pm on Saturday, September 13 at the intersection of Selby and Milton in St. Paul. For more information, interested parties can visit the event’s website at www.selby avejazzfest.com. Admission is free.
This information was provided by Selby Ave Jazz Fest.
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