It’s Year Three for the “World Jazz Festival” in Riga, and another lineup of superstars is ready to entertain you. This time out, the Festival will feature three major concerts: under starry skies in the heart of Riga, on Dome Square (July 28), the free-of-charge festival opener, and the festive evening gigs in Arena RIGA (July 28, July 29).
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
28.07.2016, 3 p.m.
Dome Square
– Festival opening event; a celebration; free of charge.
28.07.2016, 7 p.m.
Arena RIGA
The long-awaited appearance in Riga of Italian soul music star Mario Biondi, who has been doing festivals in Europe in recent years. Also on the bill – a rare chance to also hear the Russian virtuoso Oleg Akuratov /piano/. He will surely please fans this time, making up for hisnon-appearance several years back for various reasons.
29.07.2016, 7 p.m.
Arena RIGA
Two living legends of jazz – American pianist Bob James and Africa’s-own Hugh Masekela /trumpet/. will man and command the stage.
Tickets: http://www.bilesuserviss.lv/eng/tickets/muzika/dzezs-un-bluzs/world-jazz-festival-183780/
