MJF “Jazz at Sunset” Series features Blind Boys of Alabama 12/6
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October 31, 2005
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MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL “JAZZ AT SUNSET” FALL 2005 CONCERT SERIES TO
FEATURE GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA
“GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN” CHRISTMAS SHOW TO TAKE PLACE ON TUESDAY,
DECEMBER 6 AT SUNSET CENTER IN CARMEL, CA
CONCERT SERIES DETAILS:
“Go Tell It On the Mountain”
The Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas Show
Tuesday, December 6, 8:00pm
Sunset Center, Mission Street at 8th Avenue
Carmel By The Sea, CA 93922
$60 / $40 / $30
Ticket Information: 925-275-9255
www.montereyjazzfestival.org
October 31, 2005; Monterey, California; When the Blind Boys of Alabama come to town, Jolly Old St. Nick follows close behind. Bringing the joy of the holidays with them, the legendary gospel singers return to Carmel for a rousing special performance as part of the Monterey Jazz Festival’s “Jazz at Sunset” Fall 2005 Concert Series on December 6 at the historic and acoustically acclaimed Sunset Center. Because last year’s “Jazz at Sunset” concert with the Blind Boys of Alabama sold out, patrons are encouraged to purchase tickets as quickly as possible.
Formed six and a half decades ago, The Blind Boys of Alabama predate Elvis, Little Richard and Al Green. Still active in their 70’s, they have earned three consecutive Grammy Awards in the past three years and remain on the top of the gospel charts. “Go Tell It On the Mountain,” the Blind Boys of Alabama’s Christmas Show, gives fans the special opportunity to get into the holiday spirit with the legendary singers. The Blind Boys will delve into songs featured on their star-studded landmark 2003 album of the same name, delivering their soulful, toe-tapping gospel interpretations of holiday classics such as “Joy to the World,” “Away in the Manger,” “Born in Bethlehem,” and “White Christmas.” With such a stirring repertoire, The Blind Boys of Alabama are sure to sweep the Monterey Peninsula into the holiday season with a whirlwind of rousing music and festive goodwill.
Sunset Center, the site of the first jazz concert presentations on the Monterey Peninsula by Monterey Jazz Festival founder Jimmy Lyons, offers luxurious seating in a beautiful historic venue. Located on San Carlos between 8th and 10th in downtown Carmel, Sunset Center offers parking on site.
Jazz at Sunset partner, Inns of Monterey, offers jazz fans a “Jazz at Sunset Getaway” with special rates. Patrons are invited to call for details (800/232-4141). The Monterey Jazz Festival also thanks Jazz at Sunset media partners including the Monterey County Weekly, KION and KCBA.
Tickets for the Spring 2005 Jazz at Sunset concert series are available from the Monterey Jazz Festival Box Office (925/275-9255) or online at www.montereyjazzfestival.org.
