Jazz down South

The 24th annual Red Sea Jazz Festival will take place August 23-26 in Eilat.

Gary Burton 311 (photo credit: Associated Press)
Gary Burton 311
(photo credit: Associated Press)
The 24th annual Red Sea Jazz Festival is presenting over 20 class acts this year from August 23-26 in Eilat.
Among the highlights will be veteran singer/songwriter Rickie Lee Jones, best known for her hit “Chuck E’s in Love.”
Vibraphonist Stefon Harris and Blackout play modern jazz mixed withbeats, melodies and soundscapes associated with R&B, pop, hip-hopand a lot of funk.
Teen virtuoso Nikki Yanofsky who made a splash at the Montreaux JazzFestival four years ago at age 12, offers a unique vocal mix betweenthe musical tradition of the great jazz singers and the world of lightmusic and Broadway musicals. And the legendary Gary Burton will bringhis vibraphone mastery to the festival.
For a complete listing of performances and the other world class acts appearing, go to  www.redseajazzeilat.com