The 2009 Telluride Jazz Celebration announces line-up
Since 1977, the San Juan Mountains have been the site of an annual cultural event produced by the Telluride Society for Jazz. The Telluride Jazz Celebration combines performances on outdoor stages in during the day with theater and club shows at night: the best of both worlds. With its new dates in June, which coincides with the 26th annual Telluride Balloon Rally, the weekend event becomes even more colorful.
"Jazz means a certain kind of spontaneous interaction on stage and off. Because of how small we are, any impact on our home, Telluride, is positive," said Paul Machado, impresario, the Telluride Jazz Celebration. "At its improvisational center, jazz in town is so good it makes your ears smile.
"Featured artists typically represent a tangle of styles and rhythms that add up to one unforgettable experience in sound.