Hot cars, hotter sounds.Get set for a heat wave in Houston on Oct. 2, 2004, when Audi of America Inc., one of the world's leading manufacturers luxury performance ears, and BLACK ENTERPRISE, the premier business news source for African Americans, team up to present the Audi/Black Enterprise Jazz Festival Noun 1. jazz festival - a festival that features performances by jazz artists festival, fete - an organized series of acts and performances (usually in one place); "a drama festival" . Jazz newcomers and notables are among the artists to be featured in a series of sizzling siz·zle intr.v. siz·zled, siz·zling, siz·zles 1. To make the hissing sound characteristic of frying fat. 2. To seethe with anger or indignation. 3. performances at Houston's Verizon Wireless Theater The Verizon Wireless Theater (formerly Aerial Theater) is an indoor theater owned by Live Nation located in Houston, TX. The theater is located at 520 Texas Ave in the 130,000 square foot Bayou Place entertainment complex. . "This partnership with Audi of America provides an excellent opportunity for us to share with our audience lifestyle options in luxury automobiles and entertainment," said Earl "Butch" Graves Jr., BE's president and chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. . "The lineup of automobiles and artists featured is certain to please car enthusiasts and jazz lovers alike." The Audi/Black Enterprise Jazz Festival will feature continuous performances on indoor and outdoor stages from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. The audience will experience performances by artists that include the captivating cap·ti·vate tr.v. cap·ti·vat·ed, cap·ti·vat·ing, cap·ti·vates 1. To attract and hold by charm, beauty, or excellence. See Synonyms at charm. 2. Archaic To capture. vocalist KEM, Houston native and acclaimed keyboardist Joe Sample, the Spirit Music Sextet featuring bassist and Grammy-nominated vocalist Meshell Ndegeocello. smooth jazz originators Pieces of a Dream, and the spirited yet sensual alto sax of Jimmy Sommers. Admission to the festival is $51.50. Tickets may be purchased from Ticketmaster at 713-629-3700 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. |
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