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All that MassJazz
State tourism folks have issued the 4th annual MassJazz Travel Guide, a free publication highlighting all-things jazz in festivals, outdoor shows and courses around the state this summer and fall. The 40-page booklet can be had at jazz clubs, hotels, restaurants and college campuses, as well as visitor kiosks around the state. It lists hundreds of jazz events through November, and has stories of local jazz musicians, jazz studies at colleges, and listings of live jazz in many venues. Upcoming events include the Berkshire Getaway Jazz Weekend Sept. 14-16,2nd Annual Merrimack Valley Jazz Festival Aug. 10-11, and Holyoke Latin Jazz Festival Oct. 13. Big jazz names playing the state include Chick Corea, Arturo Sandoval, Chris Botti, Gary Burton, Johnny Mathis and others.
MassJazz was launched in 2009 by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism. For info, check out www.massjazz.com
MassJazz was launched in 2009 by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism. For info, check out www.massjazz.com
contributors
- Anne Fitzgerald, Globe Travel Editor
- Paul Makishima, Globe Assistant Sunday Editor
- Eric Wilbur, Boston.com staff
- Kari Bodnarchuk writes about outdoor adventures, offbeat places, and New England.
- Patricia Borns, a frequent contributor to Globe Travel, writes and photographs travel, maritime, and historical narratives as well as blogs and books.
- Patricia Harris, a regular contributor to Globe Travel, is author or co-author of more than 20 books on travel, food, and popular culture.
- Paul E. Kandarian, a frequent contributor to Globe Travel, writes and photographs New England and Caribbean stories.
- Chris Klein is a regular contributor to Globe Travel. His latest book is ‘‘The Die-Hard Sports Fan’s Guide to Boston.’’
- David Lyon, a regular contributor to Globe Travel, is author or co-author of more than 20 books on travel, food, and popular culture.
- Hilary Nangle is a regular contributor to Globe Travel. Her latest guidebook is Moon Maine (Avalon Travel, 2008)
- Joe Ray, a frequent contributor to Globe Travel, writes and photographs food and travel stories from Europe.
- Kimberly Sherman writes about unique happenings throughout New England.
