PRESS RELEASE
CONTACT: MICHAEL SCHIVO 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

EMAIL:  jazzrover@aol.com 

PRESS RELEASE
20TH ANNUAL LAS VEGAS CITY OF LIGHTS JAZZ AND R&B FESTIVAL

SATURDAY, APRIL 28TH & SUNDAY APRIL 29TH  2012

GRAMMY AWARD PERFORMERS ABOUND THIS YEAR

11 OF THE BIGEST NAMES IN JAZZ AND RHYTHM and BLUES

TICKETS ON SALE NOW  

(Las Vegas) Michael Schivo Presents, celebrating 46 years as Nevada's premier Pop, Rock and Jazz concert promoter, has again teamed up with 105.7 THE THEOASIS AND POWER 88 IN LAS VEGAS  to co-sponsor the 20th Annual Las Vegas City of Lights Jazz & R&B Festival, Saturday, April 28th  and Sunday April 29th 2012.  By popular demand the Festival will remain at its new location at Government Amphitheater.  Government Amphitheater according to producer Michael Schivo “has superior sightlines and a sound system will deliver the jazz attendee the great experience they deserve.  Also parking is improved and is easily accessible to the venue.  As well as there are 2 new restroom areas and increased space for the Vendor Village.”  Government Amphitheater is located very close to Downtown Las Vegas and closer to the Las Vegas Strip than past festivals for convenience when staying in a hotel.

The new Festival sight has a much more of a professional feeling and intimate synergy revered by the festival patrons. The site also has many shade trees and a shaded Pavilion.

The Jazz Festival is Saturday April 28th from 1.00 pm to 10:00 pm. and The R&B Festival is Sunday April 29th from 2.00pm to 9.00 pm has GRAMMY AWARD WINNERS AND NOMINEES WITTEN ALL OVER IT!

As usual, the Jazz Festival has been booked with handpicked national and Grammy Award recognized musicians to entertain throughout the day and night. Jazz and R&B artists performing on Saturday April 28th will include Grammy winning sax man Boney James, Grammy Award winner guitarist Norman Brown, Grammy Nominated sax man Gerald Albright, multi Smooth Jazz Award winner trumpeter Rick Braun, the funk and jazz of the English music creation of Down to the Bone and the very entertaining and beautiful flautist Althea Rene.

On Sunday the Grammy line up continues with R&B vocalist Eric Benet, showman R&B legendary band Morris Day and the Time, multi Grammy Award winner vocalist Melanie Fiona, the creative genius of vocalist Rahsaan Patterson and the vocalist destine to change pop R&B music Goapele.

These artists performing each night are the finest collection of acts we have ever had at the 20 year old festival ” states producer Michael Schivo

Quote Schivo: "Last year's Festival was an extreme party filled with the fun and groove that it takes to be crowned "The biggest and liveliest Jazz and R&B party festival in the West" Last years Festival sold out and so we returned back to a 2 day format for the Festival.  We strongly urge patrons to buy their selected ticket well in advance as tickets will be in high demand once again Schivo adds "The Las Vegas City of Lights Jazz and R&B Festival continues to spiral itself into a very special light, and as our Festival continues to gain momentum, it now ranks with the likes of all first-rate European and big-city-USA spring and summer Music Festivals, perhaps more so because Las Vegas is truly a one-of-a-kind city."

Past Jazz stalwarts that have graced the festival include: The legendary Jazz Crusaders, Norman Brown, Lee Ritenour, KEM, Ledisi, Hiroshima, Jonathon Butler, Nick Collione, Richard Elliot, Peter White, Rick Braun, Brian Culbertson, Joe Sample, Boney James, Will Downing, Gerald Albright, Fattburger, Larry Carlton, Poncho Sanchez, Flora Purim and Airto, Ronnie Laws, The Yellowjackets, Hugh Masakela, Chuck Mangione, George Duke, Wayman Tisdale, Down to the Bone, Ronnie Jordon, Paul Jackson Jr., Paul Taylor, Mike Phillips, Lenny Williams, Barkays, Dazz Band, Cameo, Ohio Players, Morris Day and the Time and many more. The Jazz Festival, established in 1994, has hosted capacity crowds in years past as people from all around the Country attended. Last year 35 states were represented at the Festival.

Tickets are on sale throughout Las Vegas exclusively at the following Las Vegas Ticket Outlets: All three Mr. Bill's Pipe and Tobacco Stores.   Tickets will also be sold through the Jazz Festival 800 telephone number at 1-800 –969-VEGAS.  Additional tickets sold in the Los Angeles area at Ingelwood Tickets, 310-671-6400.  2 day discounted tickets are available thru 1-800 –969-VEGAS and Ingelwood tickets.

Patrons of the Festival are permitted to bring into the park picnic baskets filled with their favorite food and beverages, NO glass containers are allowed as well, there will be various concessions and crafts at the festival located in the Jazz Village.

NO HIGH BACK CHAIRS ALLOWED INTO THE FESTIVAL

TICKETING INFORMATION: This year's Jazz Festival will again offer free admission to each event for children 12 years of age and under, and a reduced ticket price to each event for children 13-17 years of age for $20, which will be available at the on-site festival box office on the day of the event only.  The Jazz Festival VIP/ Early Bird tickets receive 1st entry from 10am to 12noon on Saturday and Sunday 11.00 am to 1.00 pm for center of the venue seating with its own cash bar and upgraded executive restroom facilities. Tickets are $110 in advance plus any applicable fees and ticket outlet service charges. General Admission adult tickets in advance are $63 plus any applicable and ticket outlet service charges.

2 day discounted tickets each are VIP $100.00 and GA are $57.00 plus applicable fees and service charge

For additional information please see our website located at www.yourjazz.com.