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The Jazz festival in Antibes & Juan les Pins offers a rich programme of traditional jazz in venues throughout town - on the sreets and on outdoor stages.
Many famous names have graced the stage - Ray Charles, Carlos Santana - as well as international artists who bring all sorts of improvised music from many different cultures. The 2014 Festival was the 54th Edition and featured the artists, Jamie Cullum, Joss Stone, Stevie Wonder and George Benson, amongst many others.
Friday 14th July - Red Sea Jazz Festival Eilat group; Ludovic Beier Trio featuring Gauthier; Roubichou and the sound makers; French quarter. By invitation.
Saturday 15th July - Best of the Off. Acoustic jazz in the streets between 19:30 and 22:30. Free.
Sunday 16th July - Johnny Gallagher and the Boxtie band; Trio Ponty-Lagrène-Eastwood; Buddy Guy.
Monday 17th July - Luke Elliot; Tajmo: Taj Mahal and Keb'Mo'Band; Tom Jones.
Tuesday 18th July - Wayne Shorter quartet; Brandford Marsalis quartet; Special guest: Kurt Elling.
Wednesday 19th July - Macy Gray; Gregory Porter.
Thursday 20th July - Hiromi duo featuring Edmar Castaneda; Sting.
Friday 21st July - Shabaka and the Ancestors; Robert Glasper Experiment; Archie Shepp.
Saturday 22nd July - Kandace Springs; Anoushka Shankar; Jamie Cullum.
Sunday 23rd July - Blind Boys of Alabama. Free entry.
Tickets available at the Tourist and Convention Bureau: 42 avenue Robert-Soleau in Antibes; 60 chemin des Sables in Juan-les-Pins, or online at www.jazzajuan.com.
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History
"One of the true veterans of the Jazz a Juan festival is Marcus Miller who returns year after year to delight the audiences. In 2009, Miller performed with Staley Clarke and Victor Wooten and returned the following year to play with the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra. All in all, Miller has been providing exciting, musical surprises since his debut at the festival in 1996.
Carlos Santana is another famous name who will be performing at the 55th anniversary of the Jazz à Juan festival. The Mexican and American musician has been exciting fans for decades and will be playing some of his classic music as well as some new sounds for the event in July."
Location: Juan les Pins
Style
Event: Festival / Fiesta | Jazz Music | Live Music
Venue Style: Bar | Beach Club | Concert Hall | Exhibition Centre | Music Club | Open Air / Outdoors
