Get ready for some great jazz, Houston. It's time once again for The Houston Intertational Jazz Festival to commence.

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Houston International Jazz Festival

The 10th Annual Houston Jazz Festival's "Week-end of Jazz" will be held on August 4-6, 2000. Since its inception in 1990, the Festival has placed Houston in the spotlight as the site of the nation's only Jazz Festival focusing on international Jazz musicians.

FREE!

Friday, August 4th - the Festival kicks off at the "Reflection Pool" in front of City Hall in downtown Houston with a free lunchtime concert (11am - 2pm) .

(11:00 -12:20) Joe Carmouche

(12:35- 2:00) Norma Zenteno

FREE ALL DAY.  The relaxed outdoor atmosphere encourages the spontaneous collaboration spirit of a jam session and whets the appetite for Saturday and Sunday's performances. .

Saturday, August 5th - the Festival continues (Reflection Pool - City Hall) from 5pm - midnight.  

Advance Ticket Sales

VIP $20, RSVP $15, GENERAL ADMISSION $7

(5:00-6:00) Frederik Noren Band

(6:15-7:00) Summer Jazz Workshop (SJW)

(7:20-8:35) Poncho Sanchez

(8:55-10:20) Spyro Gyra

(14\0:40-Midnight) Regina Belle

The event invites the whole family to a unique green oasis nestled downtown amid Houston's prominent skyscrapers.  The evening's experience is complete with a wide variety of great foods, beverages and arts and crafts vendors.

Sunday, August 6th - is your opportunity to have brunch with the mayor! The Mayor's Jazz Brunch will be held 11am - 2pm location Hyatt Regency Downtown, featuring Stanley Turrentine with the Summer Jazz Workshop All-Stars.  The Brunch is an international toast to the Festival.  With a tasteful champagne brunch buffet, Jazz aficionados dine with headliner performers from Saturday's Festival.  And, yes!  The mayor will be there!

Sunday Mayor's Jazz Brunch

Hyatt Regency Downtown

High Note - $2,500 table

Blue Note - $1,500 table

Jazz Fan - $75 per person

 RSVP (713) 839-7000.

WAIT THERE'S MORE - The Festival resumes at City Hall from 4pm - 8pm.

Sunday Outdoor Events

Advance Ticket Sales

VIP $20, RSVP $15, GENERAL ADMISSION $7

(4:00-5:00) Bubbha Thomas

(5:15-6:25) Stanley Turrentine

(6:45-8:00) Gato Barbieri