at the20th Annual Capital City Jazz Fest

The 20th annual Capital City Jazz Fest will be held April 25-27, 2008, at the Madison Quality Inn & Suites, 2969 Cahill Main, in Madison/Fitchburg. Room rates are less than $110 per night and include free hot breakfasts and drink coupons for the wonderful Tuscany restaurant. A special 20th anniversary celebration will be held on Thursday, April 24. The schedule is available below.

The fest performers will be: Cornet Chop Suey from Missour, Cakewalkin' Jass Band from Ohio and Jean Kittrell & the St. Louis Riverman from Missouri and we will introduce After Midnight from Colorado. Click below to get information on these amazing bands.

Enjoy these pictures from the 19th annual Capital City Jazz Fest held April 27-29, 2007!!
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See pictures from the Capital City Jazz Fest 2007!

For More Information about the Capital City Jazz Fest:

JAZZ FEST E-MAIL jazzfest@madisonjazz.com	JAZZ FEST HOTLINE (608) 850-5400	JAZZ FEST FAX LINE (608) 850-5401
	MAILING ADDRESS Madison Jazz Society P.O. Box 8866 Madison, WI 53708-8866

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Thank You!

The Madison Jazz Society acknowledges and is very grateful for the support for its Capital City Jazz Fest that it has received from the corporations and foundations listed here: Major Sponsor of 2008 20th Annual Capital City Jazz FestJohn & Carolyn Peterson Family Foundation

Fest Schedule (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

20^th Anniversary Celebration-Thursday, April 24

7-9 p.m. St Louis Rivermen & Chop Suey members

Friday, April 25 - Session I (7-11 p.m.)

7 p.m. St Louis Rivermen

8 p.m. Cakewalkin' Jass Band

9 p.m. After Midnight

10 p.m. Cornet Chop Suey

Saturday, April 26 - Session II (11 a.m.-4 p.m.)

11 a.m. Cakewalkin' Jass Band

12:15 p.m. After Midnight

1:30 p.m. Cornet Chop Suey

2:45 p.m. St Louis Rivermen

Saturday, April 26 - Session III (6-11 p.m.)

6 p.m. After Midnight

7:15 p.m. St Louis Rivermen

8:30 p.m. Cakewalkin' Jass Band

9:45 p.m. Cornet Chop Suey

Sunday, April 27 - Jazz Worship Celebration

First United Methodist Church-9:30 a.m. -- St Louis Rivermen

Westminster Presbyterian Church-10:15 a.m. -- Wonderful World Jazz Band

Sunday, April 27 - Session IV (11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.)

11:30 a.m. Cakewalkin' Jass Band

12:30 p.m. After Midnight

1:30 p.m. St Louis Rivermen

2:30 p.m. Cornet Chop Suey

Featured Performers

	Cornet Chop Suey Returning for their second Fest appearance is the Cornet Chop Suey Jazz Band which has enjoyed a meteoric rise in popularity since its arrival on the jazz scene in 2001. Their unique front line B trumpet, cornet, reeds, trombone B is driven by a powerful rhythm section of piano, bass and drums. Best known for their versatility, Cornet Chop Suey applies its exciting style to traditional jazz, swing, blues and big production numbers. Every performance is a high-energy presentation and is always a memorable experience for the audience. Members: Al Sherman, bass, leader; Brian Casserly, trumpet, Jerry Epperson, reeds; John Gillick, drums; Paul Reid, piano; Brett Stamps, trombone and Tom Tucker, cornet.
	Jean Kittrell & the St Louis Rivermen Jean Kittrell has performed at the Fest on three previous occasions. For her fourth and our 20^th event, she will bring her St. Louis Rivermen who play the entire spectrum of traditional jazz B spirituals, blues, ragtime, vaudeville tunes, marches and jazz B the music of Louis Armstrong, Sidney Bechet, Fats Waller, Duke Ellington, the blues of W.C. Handy, the ragtime of Scott Joplin, the songs of Bessie Smith. Eclectic is their style, swinging their tempo; their rapport, talent and selection of tunes embodying jazz at its best! Members: Jean Kittrell, piano, vocals, leader; Bobby Grimm, tenor banjo; Noel Kaletsky, clarinet, soprano sax; David “Red” Lehr, sousaphone; Steve Lilley, cornet; Jim Maihack, trombone and Jack Tartar, drums.
	Cakewalkin= Jass Band The Cakewalkin= Jass Band was organized in 1967 in Toledo, OH . Starting out as a four piece group with banjo, drums, piano, and clarinet, they expanded to include cornet, trombone, tuba or sting bass, and vocalist. The band=s New Orleans style repertoire is extensive and their love of the music and of bringing its inherent happiness to an audience is infectious - as the thousands upon thousands of people who have seen and heard them will attest. They are returning for their second performance at the Fest. Members: Ray Heitger, clarinet, soprano sax, vocals, leader; Betsy Grafing, banjo; Rick Grafing, piano, vocals; Nicole Heitger, vocals; Dave Kosmyna, cornet, vocals; Buddy Lopez, drums; Bob Miller string bass and Roy Rubinstein, trombone.
	And introducing… After Midnight We will present for the first time on the Fest stage Colorado 's hottest swingtet which is modeled after Benny Goodman's popular sextet. Look for them to do some Artie Shaw too! You'll be dancing in the aisles and swinging with the stars! After Midnight presents the best in hot Swing and Jazz. Since 1997, these musicians have performed around the world for everything from small clubs and weddings to stage shows. With a classic instrumentation of clarinet, vibraphone, bass, guitar, drums, piano and vocals, this small group is uniquely exciting! Members: Roger Campbell, clarinet, leader; Justin Adams, piano; Ced Forsyth, bass; Greg Harris, vibraphone; Mike McCullough, guitar, vocals; Jim Moore, drums and Jodi Renee, vocals.

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Jazz Fest Travel and Accommodations

Make room reservations at the Madison Quality Inn & Suites by calling 608-274-7200. Please refer to Madison Jazz Society when making reservations-the Fest receives special credit for guest rooms occupied in the Fest block The 2008 fest rate is $109.96 (+ tax) per night for single or double occupancy.

Contact the Greater Madison Convention & Visitors' Bureau for other hotels close to the Fest headquarters hotel.

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