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INTERNATIONAL SUMMER FESTIVAL GUIDE 2010: EAST COASTNorth Atlantic Blues FestivalRockland, MaineJuly 10–11The 17th annual harbor park party takesplace along Maine’s scenic Mid-coaston Penobscot Bay, right by the lobstertraps and dock.Lineup: Shemekia Copeland, Johnny Rawls,Michael Burks, James Cotton, Keb’Mo’, Moreland & Arbuckle, BiscuitMiller, Shakura S’Aida.More info: northatlanticbluesfestival.comJazz In JulyNew York, New YorkJuly 20–29Once again, Bill Charlap serves as artistic directorof this festival at the 92nd Street Y in upperManhattan in an indoor series that focuses onaccomplished veterans.Lineup: Jimmy Heath, Carol Sloane, BuckyPizzarelli, Warren Vache, Joe Lovano,Frank Wess, Houston Person, ReneeRosnes, Phil Woods and Freddy Cole.More info: 92y.org/jazzPocono Blues FestivalLake Harmony, PennsylvaniaJuly 23–25On three stages at Big Boulder Ski Area,Michael Cloeren’s annual blockbuster showcases20 national acts, some making their firstappearance at a world-class festival. Chicagoblues heroes are a special part of the action thisyear in the mountains.Lineup: Mavis Staples, Johnny Rawls, PinetopPerkins, Hubert Sumlin, Big EyesSmith, Bob Stroger, Bob Margolin,Campbell Brothers, Johnnie Bassett,Lady Bianca, C.J. Chenier, ChickWills, Roy Roberts, AJ Diggs,Wanda Johnson, more.More info: jfbb.comKoSA InternationalPercussion WorkshopCastleton, VermontJuly 27–August 1This event includes intensive hands-onpercussionists at Castleton State College.Performances are part of the experience.Lineup: TBA.More info: kosamusic.comBelleayre Music FestivalHighmount, New YorkJuly 30–31 & August 6–7Each summer, the Belleayre Mountain ski resorttransforms into a vibrant outdoor music festivalin the heart of the Catskill Forest Preserve, justtwo-and-a-half hours from New York City.Lineup: Javon Jackson Quintet, JohnScofield/Joe Lovano Quartet, PattiAustin in a Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald,Patti LuPone, more.More info: belleayremusic.orgCaramoor Jazz FestivalKatonah, New YorkAugust 6–8As a part of the 65th annual CaramoorInternational Music Festival, Caramoor’s JazzFestival closes the event this year with a diverseand varied lineup. The festival is held at theCaramoor Center for Music and the Arts 90-acre garden estate.Lineup: Chick Corea’s Freedom Band featuringKenny Garrett, Christian McBrideand Roy Haynes, BobbyHutcherson, Stefon Harris andBlackout, Elio Villafranca Quintet,Mulgrew Miller Trio, Roswell Rudd’sTrombone Tribe.More info: caramoor.orgGeorge Wein’s CareFusionNewport Jazz FestivalNewport, Rhode IslandAugust 6–8Wein continues along the new blood path atNewport this year, bringing together a combina-74 DOWNBEAT May 2010