The Blues, Bellevue Jazz and more

March is time to rid the winter blues and await the arrival of spring. Jesse Tam, Bellevue Jazz and Blues Festival is just a short drive across Lake Washington from Seattle. Come share the community fun and live music. Here are the dates and featured artists. Tickets are on sale March 23. Here is an overview of the festival from Bellevue Downtown.

     Bellevue Jazz & Blues Festival   

The Bellevue Jazz & Blues Festival celebrates community and the creative power of music. ​We invite the community to explore and share their passion for live jazz and blues at the Eastside's premier showcase for top national and regional artists.  

2017 Featured Artists

 Catherine Russell

7:30 p.m. Friday, June 2 | Meydenbauer Center Theatre

Tickets on Sale March 23rd | $30 (Students $15)

Catherine Russell is a one of a kind musician and vocalist. She has toured the world and performed or recorded with David Bowie, Paul Simon, Cyndi Lauper and many others. Her voice is full blown femininity incarnate, radiating interpretive power to jazz and blues standards from the 1920’s as well as the music of today. Russell’s album Harlem On My Mind was nominated for a 2017 Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Album.

The Corey Harris Band

7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 3 | Meydenbauer Center Theatre 

Tickets on Sale March 23rd | $30 (Students $15)

Corey Harris is a guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and band leader who has carved out his own niche in blues. He has recorded many old songs of the blues tradition while also creating an original vision of the blues by adding influences from reggae, soul, rock and West African music. With one foot in tradition and the other in contemporary experimentation, Harris is a truly unique voice in contemporary music.  

See other artists and schedule updates  

http://www.bellevuedowntown.com/events/bellevue-jazz-blues festival/overview

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