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INTERNATIONAL SUMMER FESTIVAL GUIDE 2010MidwestDanilo Pérez (left) and Wayne Shorter @Detroit International Jazz FestivalTri-C JazzFestCleveland, OhioApril 15–25This festival, which combines a strong educationalcomponent with marquee jazz talent, willbe celebrating the 86th birthday of hometownhero Henry Mancini this year.Lineup: Ramsey Lewis, Patti Austin, TheRoots, Charlie Haden, more.More info: tricjazzfest.comGrand Marais Jazz FestivalGrand Marais, MinnesotaMay 28–30Grand Marais is a small arts-orientedcommunity that sits on the western shore ofLake Superior. The event is small and intimate,and spotlights regional artists performing ingalleries, coffeehouses, even a spa.Lineup: Paul Wertico, Debbie Duncan,Tim Seisser.More info: grandmaraisjazzfest.comGlenn Miller FestivalClarinda, IowaJune 10–13This festival takes place in Glenn Miller’s birthplaceand goes all out in paying homage to thebandleader. In addition to concerts, there arespecial events such as tours of his home andpanel discussions.Lineup: Larry O’Brien and the World FamousGlenn Miller Orchestra, BallyhooFoxtrot Orchestra, United StatesAir Force Noteables, more.More info: glennmiller.orgChicago Blues FestivalChicago, IllinoisJune 11–13The Mayor’s Office of Special Events hosts the27th year of the largest free-admission bluesfestival in the world. Grant Park welcomedabout 640,000 revelers last year. Special salute:Howlin’ Wolf’s centennial.Lineup: Zora Young, Corky Siegel and therevived Wolf Pack: Eddie Shaw,Hubert Sumlin, Jody Williams, AbbLocke. “Classic Chicago blues of themodern era” represented by BillyBranch, Lurrie Bell, John Primer,East of Edens Soul Express, more.More info: chicagobluesfestival.usRavinia FestivalHighland Park, IllinoisJune 17–August 19This summer home of the Chicago SymphonyOrchestra in the city’s northern suburbs hasexpanded its jazz series to events throughoutthe summer and has commissionedexciting new works.Lineup: The Dave Brubeck Quartet, NancyWilson and the Ramsey Lewis Trio,Orquestra Buena Vista Social Clubfeaturing Omara Portuondo, BobbyMcFerrin, Kelli O’Hara, GeorgeBenson, Lee Ritenour & Dave Grusin.More info: ravinia.orgTwin Cities Jazz FestivalSaint Paul, MinnesotaJune 17–19One of the largest civic events held in the upperMidwest, the events of the festival take place inthe downtown area of St. Paul, including MearsPark located in the heart of the historicLowertown neighborhood.Lineup: Joe Lovano and Us 5, John Scofieldwith the Piety Street Band, John Ellisand Double-Wide, Sean Jones, more.More info: twincitiesjazzfestival.comElkhart Jazz FestivalElkhart, IndianaJune 25–27The streets of downtown Elkhart will be a hotcenter for jazz, swing and a touch of blues asan international lineup of 90 musicians andvocalists perform on six stages.Lineup: Hailey Niswanger Quartet, Bed,Bill Boris Band, Bucky PizzarelliQuartet, Conjunto, Danny Barber’sJazzcats, Dave Bennett Quartet,Jazzberry Jam, Kevin Q and theNight Crew with Venitia Sekema,Midcoast Swing Orchestra, NotreDame Jazz Trio, Organissimo,Rob Parton Big Band, more.More info: elkhartjazzfestival.comToyota–Scion Iowa CityJazz FestivalIowa City, IowaJuly 2–4This festival near the University of Iowa campushas first-rate jazz performances mixed witha strong educational component.Lineup: TBA.More info: icjazzfest.orgSioux Falls Jazz FestivalSioux Falls, South DakotaJuly 15–17The Sioux Falls Jazz Festival is a free summerfavorite held in Yankton Trail Park that featuresthree days of live music on two stages.Lineup: TBA.More info: jazzfestsiouxfalls.comColumbus Jazz and Rib FestColumbus, OhioJuly 23–25Held in the the downtown riverfront area ofColumbus, the Jazz and Rib Fest is one of themost anticipated summer musical events inOhio. While there, enjoy and cast your vote foryour favorite ribs by filling out one of the readilyavailable People’s Choice ballots.Lineup: TBA. Previous years have includedStefon Harris & Blackout, DonaldHarrison, The Dirty Dozen BrassBand, Wess Anderson.More info: hotribscooljazz.orgBix Beiderbecke MemorialJazz FestivalDavenport, IowaJuly 23–26Founded in 1972, the Beiderbecke Festival isone of the most widely attended gatherings forearly traditional jazz musicians and fans.Lineup: TBA.More info: bixsociety.orgLansing JazzFestLansing, MichiganAugust 6–7This year’s festival features expanded educationalprogramming including instrument clinicson jazz techniques led by the performers.Lineup: Derrick Gardner and the JazzProphets, Etienne CharlesJEFF FORMAN82 DOWNBEAT May 2010