Duke Ellington Jazz Festival September 30, 2008

The festival draws thousands of music-lovers to venues throughout the city to hear local, national and world-renowned jazz artists and includes two days of free performances on the National Mall. The Jazz ‘n Families Fun Day on Saturday, Oct. 4, features ensembles of jazz students, salsa bands, the U.S. Army Blues and more. Free performances continue on Sunday, Oct. 5, with Grammy-winning artists such as the McCoy Tyner Quartet and Dee Dee Bridgewater, Taj Mahal, Christian McBride, Conrad Herwig and Howard University� award-winning ensemble, Afro Blue.

LOCATION
Citywide

COST
Performances on the National Mall are free; tickets are required for most other performances and range from $20-$40.

TIME
Varies by performance

Metro: Varies by venue location
More information: www.dejazzfest.org

Official Website: http://www.washington.org/visiting/events-calendar?coe=28&eve=f&displ=1&cat=1&dat=2008/10/1-2008/10/31&desc_date=October%202008&events=a&default=8&pages=1&curpage=1