NORFOLK WATERFRONT JAZZ FESTIVAL | JAZZIZ Travel
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In the latest episode of JAZZIZ Travel, we spotlight the highly anticipated 41st edition of the Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Festival, set to take place at the picturesque Town Point Park along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront in Virginia on August 16-17. Joining us to discuss the event is festival spokesperson and esteemed broadcaster, Jay Lang, who, with his wealth of knowledge and passion for jazz, provides an inside look into this iconic festival and its integration within the local music scene. He also shares details about this year's program, featuring celebrated artists such as Norman Brown and Kirk Whalum, and emphasizes that the Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Festival remains a true celebration of jazz.
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