Jazz a Vienne Announces Lineup for 36th Annual Festival

    VIENNE, FRANCE, April 15, 2016 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The 36th edition of the Jazz a Vienne festival takes place June 28 - July 15 with an 18-day celebration featuring jazz, blues, funk, gospel, dance, film, literature and a wide variety of events for all ages. Located on the Rhone River in southeastern France just 20 miles south of Lyon, the beautiful city of Vienne also boasts historical monuments, museums, markets, fantastic food and much more.

The 2016 festival presents Diana Krall, Chick Corea, Randy Weston, Kamasi Washington, Seal, Esperanza Spalding, Buddy Guy, John Scofield/Brad Mehldau/Mark Guiliana, Gregory Porter, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Jose James, Pink Martini, James Carter and John McLaughlin. Other artists include Chic featuring Nile Rodgers, Lisa Simone, the JB's (the original James Brown Band featuring Martha High), Joyful Gospel Singers, Beth Hart, Dayme Arocena, Cory Henry & the Funk Apostles, Robin McKelle and many more musicians from around the world.

For more information, log on to www.jazzavienne.com.

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