PHILADELPHIA, July 21, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Bringing smooth jazz to the Philadelphia Waterfront, WJJZ Smooth Jazz Summer Nights will return to the Great Plaza at Penn's Landing for its seventh year at Columbus Boulevard and Chestnut Street. The sounds of local and national Smooth Jazz artists will fill the air every Friday night in August, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
NBC 10 will broadcast every concert from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m., hosted by NBC 10 personality Amy Freeze and Michael Tozzi from WJJZ 106.1, along with the rest of the WJJZ Smooth Jazz personalities. This series is free to the public due to the generous support of Independence Blue Cross.
The series will kick-off on Friday, August 6th with the soothing sounds of Steve Cole. A true world-class saxophonist, Cole's style of music is an array of contemporary jazz with a touch of richly textured urban, soul and R&B elements.
On Friday, August 13th Kim Waters will captivate crowds at the Great Plaza with his sultry saxophone playing. Waters' mixture of styles blends a unique balance of R&B and jazz which makes audiences want to get up and dance. This year marks the 15th anniversary of Waters' career and what better way to celebrate than with a performance at Penn's Landing.
Friday, August 20th will feature Doc Powell performing his contemporary guitar melodies. A guitarist and composer, Powell fuses the smooth sounds of jazz with sultry R&B influences which are guaranteed to make any audience a true fan.
The series will close out on Friday, August 27th with an enticing instrumental performance by Brian Culbertson. Known for his high-energy stage presence and versatility in contemporary jazz, Culbertson will be an outstanding finale to WJJZ Smooth Summer Nights series.
NBC 10 is an owned-and-operated NBC station covering Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley. The station prides itself with keeping its viewers up-to-date with all the happenings. Additionally, "Time Out" is NBC 10's web site listing of events in and around Philadelphia that keeps the web surfer informed about where to go and what to see.
WJJZ 106.1 radio personalities will be on site every Friday evening to give away prizes and sell special merchandise.
This series is free to the public due to the generous support of Independence Blue Cross. Seating is available on a first come, first served basis for each show. Independence Blue Cross is the presenting sponsor for the 2004 Summer Season at Penn's Landing. The Penn's Landing family of sponsors for the 2004 Summer Season includes: US Airways, PECO Energy, Pennsylvania Lottery, Commerce Bank, Anheuser-Busch, Dietz & Watson, Cavanaugh's River Deck, and Deer Park Water.
Penn's Landing is Philadelphia's Waterfront district, running along Columbus Boulevard from Washington Avenue to Spring Garden Street. The two main sites for the more than 75 festivals, concerts, and events at Penn's Landing are the Great Plaza, located along the Delaware River at Columbus Boulevard and Chestnut Street, and Festival Pier, on Columbus Boulevard and Spring Garden Street. For more information about event locations and details call (215) 922-2FUN or visit www.pennslandingcorp.com.
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