Rochester International Jazz Fest Announces Dates

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The second annual Rochester International Jazz Festival will take place June 5-14, 2003. The expanded 2003 festival will cover 10 days and feature 60 acts in more than 15 locations.

Planning for the festival is well underway. “Our mission is to deliver a fantastic artist lineup and develop one of the fbest jazz festivals anywhere,” said festival producer and artistic director John Nugent.

Club passes for the festival are currently on sale, and cost $54 in advance.

For more information, or to purchase a club pass, go to www.rochesterjazz.com.



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