Great River Jazz Fest

The Great River Jazz Fest is an annual event this time of year in La Crosse. Here’s a note from the folks at the Great River Jazz Fest:

Great River Jazz Fest
La Crosse, WI
Interstate I-90 Exits 3 & 4

Aug 14-16, 2009

On the Mississippi, 13 bands in 2 venues, all indoors, Fri, Sat, Sun. Bobby Lewis’ Cats ‘n Jammers, Wally’s Warehouse Waifs, jazz vocals with Lisa Roti Quartet, New York City pianist Dave Marck Quartet, Arne Fogel-Tanner Taylor Quartet, Mostly Blues Quartet, Optimism Sextet, Pianorama, Wonderful World Jazz Band, Dick Chaffee’s Stardust Big Band in our Avalon-style ballroom with dance floor and tables, The DC Five, The Phat Cats, West Salem Community Big Band, Coulee Region High School Jazz All-Stars, Meet the Musicians reception (advance ticket required), Mardi Gras-style Parade, jam sessions, Sunday jazz church service, CDs, raffle, merchandise. Main gate is at the La Crosse Center. Call (608) 791-1190 and log on to www.lacrossejazz.com