Southern Oregon Festival "Jazzes" Things Up!

Hit the high notes on October 8, 9 and 10 in Medford, Oregon. The Medford Jazz Festival celebrates its 21st year of booking some of the best in jazz musicians in the country. Lucky attendees will get to enjoy bands with distinctive music and distinctive names such as:  Gator Beat, Cornet Chop Suey, Wally's Wairehouse Waifs and Stompy Jones.

The live jazz music venues will be spread throughout the city of Medford making it easy for listeners to enjoy this upbeat music in whatever atmosphere they choose.

Dancing at the Medford Jazz Festival has always been popular, and in the last few years has really taken off. From the energetic, uninhibited steps of Jump-Jive to the classical, intimate Waltz, the Festival is the ultimate place to dance to live music for three straight days. Each venue features a dance floor and lots of room for watching. The dedicated dancing site features free professional dance lessons, dance exhibitions, great contests, and plenty of seating for spectators.

2010 brings new exciting changes to the Medford Jazz Festival. The biggest is probably the change of names from the Medford Jazz Jubilee to the Medford Jazz Festival. Changing to a "festival" signifies the weightiness of this community event, which is a celebration of the passion for music and the festivities that surround it.

The Medford Jazz Festival is truly a musical event for all ages. Over the years it has stayed true to its Dixieland roots, but has broadened the community and audience appeal by including Zydeco, Swing, Jump-Jive, Big Band and other music that is period-contemporary with the Traditional Jazz era.

Tickets can be obtained through the Medford Jazz Festival's website.  Or dial 1-800-599-0039 for more information!

About the Author: Joy Henkle owns and operates White Water Warehouse (WWW) with her husband, Bob Meister. Ever-interested in making their Oregon Rogue River rafting, kayaking, and hiking trips part of a very special Oregon vacation experience for their guests, Joy writes this blog to educate and inform WWW guests and readers about southern Oregon’s fascinating people, places, foods, and festivals. Questions? Joy can be reached at 1-800-214-0579 or fun@whitewaterwarehouse.com  Or visit Whitewater Warehouse's FaceBook page.