Celebrates 34th Year of Free Musical Performances on May 28-29, 2011

Tickets for May 30th Show On Sale Now
ATLANTA, GA (May 24, 2011) – The City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs announced the addition of a concert featuring Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews to close out the 34th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival (AJF), which culminates on Memorial Day May 30th. The New Orleans native will showcase his innovative sound— an unprecedented mix of jazz, funk, rock, hip-hop and soul. Tickets to see Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue at Center Stage Theater are available at www.ticketmaster.com

“After his amazing performance last year, I’m absolutely thrilled that Trombone Shorty will be returning to join the long list of jazz greats who have been part of the Atlanta Jazz Festival since 1977,” said Camille Russell Love, Director of the Office of Cultural Affairs. "His energy and creativity personifies the spirit of the Festival, and his youthful edge aligns...