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Lineup: Nicki Mathis, Antoinette Montague,Dotti Anita Taylor, more.More info: themanycolors@aol.comTanglewood Jazz FestivalLenox, MassachusettsSeptember 4–5Held over Labor Day weekend in the BerkshireHills summer home of the Boston SymphonyOrchestra, this festival features a solid jazz lineup.Lineup: Kurt Elling, Laurence Hobgood Trio,“Radio Deluxe” with John Pizzarelliand Jessica Molaskey, TheLegendary Count Basie Orchestra,Eddie Daniels and Bob Jamesin “Broadway Boogie” andthe Julian Lage Group.More info: tanglewood.orgCOTA Jazz FestivalDelaware Water Gap, PennsylvaniaSeptember 10–12Now in its 32nd year, the COTA Festivalis a three-day event that includes a juriedmusic motif art show and opening night oftheater, classical music and dance, which isthen followed up by two full days of jazzheadliners on the main stage. Located 90minutes from New York City, this eventfeatures crafts, artisan booths, foodconcessions and a children’s area.Lineup: TBA. Past headliners have includedPhil Woods, Bob Dorough, DaveLiebman, Nellie McKay, Urbie Green,The Diva Orchestra, Brian Lynchand Bill Goodwin.More info: cotajazz.orgBerklee BeanTown Jazz FestivalBoston, MassachusettsSeptember 15–25It’s the 10th anniversary of this Berklee Collegeof Music outdoor event. This year’s lineup willinclude local and national musicians on threefree stages. “Celebrate New Orleans and Jazz”is the title of this year’s festival.Lineup: Ernie Andrews, Jimmy Cobb,Kurt Elling, more.More info: beantownjazz.orgPittsfield City Jazz FestivalPittsfield, MassachusettsOctober 8–21The free festival attracts 3,000 to 5,000 peopleto the historic town in the Berkshire Hills inwestern Massachusetts. More than a dozenmostly regional acts will perform, and somewill be paired with student groups. The townfeatures a variety of bed-and-breakfast inns;the diversions include a wine bar, museums,galleries, scenic drives and hiking.Lineup: Claire Daly and AmericanJazz Repertory Orchestra,Joe Baione, more.More info: berkshiresjazz.orgMay 2010 DOWNBEAT 77