Free Jazz In The Park Concert

Posted on 02 June 2010

The next free annual Jazz in the Park concert is on Saturday, June 5th and will feature Christian Scott beginning at 8pm.

It wasn’t until age 12 that Scott’s musical talent emerged. Since his uncle, saxophonist Donald Harrison, Jr., was missing a trumpet in his band, Christian picked it up. Since then, members of the hip-hop community as well as jazz purists have respected his style. He released his second recording, Rewind That, in 2006, for which he was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Jazz Album. Now based in New York, Scott is trailblazing a new genre of jazz and has performed with the likes of Jill Scott, Mos Def and X-Clan. His latest album is the anticipated Yesterday You Said Tomorrow, which was released March 30.

Starting its 20th year, the free Jazz in the Park concert series has become a Las Vegas tradition. Some of the biggest names in jazz have highlighted this annual series. Picnics, blankets and low back chairs are welcome. Food and drink are available for purchase on site. No pets allowed. Parking is free.

Clark County Amphitheater
500 South Grand Central Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89106

Those interested in the Jazz in the Park concert series can call 702-455-8200 or visit the Web site at http://www.accessclarkcounty.com/depts/parks/pages/Events_Calendar.aspx.