[Dixielandjazz] Monterery Jazz Festival

[Stephen Barbone]

I post this for NY Times column about "things to do" two reasons.

1. Look at the prices and attendance. All 5 arena shows are sold out!!!.
WOW. Who said jazz was dead?

2. Do any of the OKOM bands out West approach this festival for gigs on
the grounds?

Cheers,
Steve Barbone

PS. Check out the web site.

Quick Escapes - New York Times

By J. R. ROMANKO

Monterey, Calif.
WHEN
Sept. 20-22

WHY
The Monterey Jazz Festival is on. The five arena shows are sold out, but
most artists, including Joshua Redman, will play on the grounds as well.
Grounds passes are $80 for three days, $25 for Friday, and $35 for
Saturday or Sunday. Information: (925) 275-9255 or
http://www.montereyjazzfestival.org. Access to a simulcast of the shows,
starring Etta James and Charlie Haden, is included.

(Below are air fare and hotel deals that were available yesterday
afternoon. Flights are to San Jose, 73 miles away; fares are seven-day
advance purchase. Hotel rates are based on double occupancy.)

GETTING THERE
>From New York: $327 (American).

>From Phoenix: $198 (American).
>From Chicago: $293 (American).
>From Houston: $314 (America West).

WHERE TO STAY
Most rooms in Monterey are booked or going for upward of $300 a night;
better to stay in San Jose instead.
Hilton San Jose & Towers, $79. Crowne Plaza, $79.