GRandJazzFest announced the performance lineup for the seventh annual festival being held Saturday, Aug. 18, and Sunday, Aug. 19, at Rosa Parks Circle in Grand Rapids. Festival organizers announced the performers at a Lineup Reveal Party held April 30 at H.O.M.E. at The B.O.B. in Downtown Grand Rapids as part of International Jazz Day.
Saxophonist Euge Groove will headline the festival. The internationally known saxophonist is one of 10 performers and
bands playing during the two-day weekend. The eclectic array of jazz performances includes genres from big band to straight-
ahead, contemporary to Latin-Cuban and more.
Jazz percussionist and band leader Kevin Jones and Martine Dalton
The complete performance lineup for the August event in order of appearance: SATURDAY, Aug. 18
1. Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra with Edye Evans-Hyde, 12:30 p.m.
2. John Gist, 2 p.m.
3. Kevin Jones and Tenth World, 3:30 p.m.
4. Oli Silk, 5 p.m.
5. Lin Rountree, 6:30 p.m.
6. HEADLINER: Euge Groove, 8 p.m.
SUNDAY, Aug. 19
1. Student Jazz Band: Lushh, 1 p.m.
2. Grupo Ayé, 2:30 p.m.
3. Marcus Anderson, 4 p.m.
4. Nelson Rangell and Steve Oliver, 5:30 p.m.