LINK: http://www.detroitjazzfest.com

A Love Supreme: The Philly/Detroit Summit w Artist in Residence Christian McBride ...  ... ... Alexander Zonjic / Jeff Lorber / Maysa / MotorCity Horns, Barry Harris, Benny Golson, Bonerama, Brian Bromberg w Jeff Lorber & Randy Brecker, Calvin Cooke & Sacred Steel, Count Basie Orch w Nnenna Freelon, Cyro Baptista, Dee Dee Sharpe, Dianne Reeves, Esperanza Spalding, Gerald Clayton, Gerald Wilson Orch w Kenny Burrell, Godfathers of Groove, Hank Jones, Hot Club of Detroit, James Carter, Jim Hall Quartet feat Geoffrey Keezer / Scott Colley / Lewis Nash, Kenny Barron, Matt Wilson’s Arts & Crafts, MSU Big Band w Jon Faddis, Mike Stern Band, Pat Martino ... Philly/Detroit Tribute to Marvin Gaye w Christian McBride, Rahsaan Patterson, Lalah Hathaway, Jose James ... Robin Eubanks + EB3, Roy Hargrove, Stanley Jordan, Ted Nash, Derek Trucks, Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band, Heath Brothers,
Latin Jazz All Stars: A Tribute to Hilton Ruiz & Mario Rivera, Trombone Shorty
UM Jazz Trombone Choir ... who's missing??? If you love Philly OR Detroit, this festival has everybody!

LINK: http://www.tanglewoodjazzfestival.com/bso/mods/toc_01_gen_images.jsp?id=bcat5240121

FRIDAY: Edmar Castaneda, Joe Locke, Eliane Elias ... SATURDAY: Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz, Donal Fox, Christian Scott, Dianne Reeves ... SUNDAY: Eddie Daniels, Mark O'Connor, Jane Monheit "Hot Swing," Terence Blanchard & 30 pc orch w Grammy-winning "A Tale of God's Will"

LINK: http://www.montereyjazzfestival.org/2008/MJF51/arena.php

Newport in August and Monterey in September are the two longest-running US jazz festivals .. FRIDAY NIGHT ON THE MAIN STAGE: Cassandra Wilson, Joshua Redman Trio, Maraca "Cuban Lullabies" .. SATURDAY: Derek Trucks Band, Maceo Parker w Next Generation Jazz Orch, Ledisi .. Nancy Wilson Tribute to Cannonball Adderley, Maria Schneider Jazz Orch w commissioned piece, Artist-in-Residence Christian McBride .. SUNDAY: Jamie Cullum, Next Generation Jazz Orch w Christian McBride .. Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter Quartet, Kurt Elling "Dedicated to You" Singing Coltrane / Hartman feat Ernie Watts, ETHEL & Laurence Hobgood Trio .. visit website for info on the many great side stages

LINK: http://www.scjazzfestival.com

In Dizzy Gillespie's hometown, "fusing the soulful sounds with the rich heritage of great jazz, this three day celebration promises to expose and entertain you to a genre of incredible music. Performances will include the legendary as well as 'rising star' azz artists." Check the website for the 2008 lineup, coming soon.