The longest continually-running jazz festival in the world, the Monterey Jazz Festival celebrates its 50th anniversary with a national tour. Maintaining Monterey’s tradition of bringing together veteran and younger artists, the show stars Terence Blanchard (trumpet), James Moody (saxophone), Benny Green (piano), Nnenna Freelon (special guest vocalist), Derrick Hodge (bass) and Kendrick Scott (drums). With strong connections to Monterey Jazz Festival, these artists embody the scope and history of the festival - A 2005 Grammy winner with multiple Grammy, Emmy and Golden Globe nominations, Blanchard is on the cutting edge of the resurgence of hard-bop and other modern jazz styles. Six-time Grammy nominee Nnenna consistently earns rave reviews from the toughest of jazz critics for her exquisite and captivating voice.

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