Festival Guide: Monterey Jazz Festival, Monterey, CA

Date: Sept 19-21, 2008, $15-$110

As one of the longest consecutively running jazz festivals in the nation, 51st annual production will draw tens of thousands to the 20-acre Monterey Fairgrounds for the weekend event. More than 500 musicians perform across nine stages and participate with fans in panel discussions, workshops and more. This year's roster includes Cassandra Wilson, Maceo Parker and the Jamie Cullum.

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Lineup (subject to change):
Cassandra Wilson
Joshua Redman Trio
Maraca "Cuban Lullabies"
The Derek Trucks Band
Maceo Parker
Ledisi
Nancy Wilson with Terence Blanchard & Tom Scott
Maria Schneider Jazz Orchestra
Christian McBride Quintet
Jamie Cullum
Next Generation Jazz Orchestra
Buchanan High School Jazz Band
Herbie Hancock
Wayne Shorter Quartet
Kurt Elling
Anat Cohen
Spencer Day
Yaron Herman Trio
George Young Quartet
Berklee-Monterey Latin Jazz All-Stars
Terence Blanchard Quintet
Matt Wilson-Bill Frisell Duo
Ryan Shaw
Dan Ouellette
Tuck & Patti
Quantic
4onefunk
Marc Cary Trio
La Tuque Bleue
Brass Menazeri

Monterey Jazz Festival website