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9-3: Franklin Jazz Festival

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FRANKLIN — The Franklin Jazz Festival returns to the Public Square and Main Street on Labor Day Weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 3-4, 2005, from 3 to 10 p.m. each day.

Among the acts playing the Franklin Jazz Festival is the legacy of Cab Calloway, of “Hi De Ho” and Blues Brothers fame, in the form of his grandson, C. Calloway Brooks and the Cab Calloway Cab Jivers. They’re headling Saturday night.

Randy Brecker is a feature of the Sunday line-up. Brecker is the 2003 Grammy winner for best contempory jazz CD with “34th N Lex,” and has had a long career with Blood, Sweat & Tears and The Brecker Brothers. The Nashville Jazz Orchestra and many more groups will be featured in the two evenings of entertainment.

Saturday , September 3 Lineup
3:30 Parade & Opening Ceremonies
4:00 to 5:30 Bob Sabellico Quintet
6:00 to 7:30 Marion James
8:00 to 10:00 C. Calloway Brooks and the Cab Calloway Cab Jivers, Directed by Cab’s Grandson – C. Calloway Brooks
Sunday, September 4 Lineup
4:00 to 5:30 Diane Marino
6:00 to 7:30 Angel Roman & Mambo Blue
8:00 to 10:00 The Nashville Jazz Orchestra
Featuring Connye Florance and
Randy Brecker

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