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Other InternationalMelbourne InternationalJazz FestivalMelbourne, AustraliaMay 1–8This year’s edition is built aroundseveral “program streams” likeModern Masters, which includesCharles Lloyd with both his newquartet and Sangam, theMelbourne Symphony Orchestra’sMetropolis Series, which exploresconnections between improvisationand symphonic music, andOverground: A Festival Within aFestival, featuring Han Bennink,Peter Brötzmann and a strongcontingent of Australian improviserslike pianist Anthony Pateras andtrumpeter Scott Tinkler.Lineup: John Abercrombie,Mutatu Astatke, TheClaudia Quintet, NelsCline, Ahmad Jamal,Jason Moran, MikeNock, more.More info: melbournejazz.comRio Das OstrasJazz and Blues FestivalRio Das Ostras, BrazilJune 2–6This outdoor and indoor festivalheld on the stunning beach in Riode Janeiro state offers hours ofmusic on various stages. Thenumerous bars and restaurantsinvolved offer a harvest of Brazil’scuisine and cocktails.Lineup: TBA.More info:riodasostrasjazzeblues.comRed Sea Jazz FestivalEliat Harbor, IsraelAugust 23–26The festival provides something ofa biblical setting for jazz. The bookingsat the 4,000-seat Arena afforda view of the Red Sea. Under thedirection of bassist Avishai Cohen,Israel’s best-known jazzman, thefour-day festival presents no lessthan nine acts each night, coveringa wide spectrum of music. Thebookings of leading guitarists suchas John Scofield, Kurt Rosenwinkeland Lionel Loueke could set thetone for this year’s edition.Lineup: John Scofield,Dafnis Prieto, KurtRosenwinkel, PaquitoD’Rivera, Lionel Loueke,Jean-Michel Pilc, more.More info: redseajazzeilat.comCuraçao North SeaJazz FestivalPiscadera Bay, CuraçaoSeptember 3–4This is the introductory yearfor Curaçao North Sea JazzFestival, which will feature aCaribbean flair fitting for thisisland in the Lesser Antilles.Lineup: John Legend,Sergio Mendes, MichelCamilo Trio, GeorgeBenson, La India andLui Enrique.More info:curacaonorthseajazz.comTudo É JazzOuro Preto, BrazilSeptember 15–19Located about 275 miles north ofRio, this festival is a world-classevent. The main indoor venue forpaid concerts seats less than1,000, and free performances arestaged in a nearby churchyard.Lineup: TBA. Last year includedBrad Mehldau, AvishaiCohen, LeonardoCiaglia.More info: tudoejazz.com.brInternationalJazzuv FestivalXalapa, MexicoNovember 9–14This is the third year of an this festivalin Veracruz, which is connectedwith the local university (UniversidadVeracruzana). The interactionamong artists, students and audiencesincludes concerts, masterclasses, jam sessions and conferences.The Gulf of Mexico beach isone hour away.Lineup: McCoy Tyner, JackDeJonhette, MulgrewMiller, Ray Drummond,Lewis Nash, JohnRamsay, Jason Palmer,Francisco Mela, more.Listings compiled by: Fred Bouchard, Aaron Cohen, Jenny Domine, Ed Enright,John Ephland, Eric Fine, Frank-John Hadley, James Hale, Michael Jackson, KatieKailus, Yoshi Kato, Peter Margasak, John Murph, Dan Ouellette, António Rubio,Bill Shoemaker and Jean Szlamowicz.108 DOWNBEAT May 2010