World's Largest Traditional Jazz Festival Swings into Old Sacramento

SACRAMENTO, CA. (Mallory & Associates/ www.oldsacramento.com) - Memorial Day weekend (May 27-30, 2005), historic Old Sacramento once again takes center stage as the "birthplace of Jazz Jubilee." Now in its 32nd year, the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee is the largest traditional jazz festival in the world. The four-day celebration attracts more than 100,000 visitors each year who enjoy over 125 bands.

As the place where it all started, Old Sacramento will feature more than 100 of those bands, jamming with nonstop swinging music, dancing and lots of great food. With its colorful specialty shops, award-winning restaurants, first-rate museums and ample parking, Old Sacramento provides an amazing backdrop for a world of lively activities.

Although traditional jazz is the central focus of the Jubilee, bands from across the world, as far away as Guatemala and Poland, will bring the melodious sounds of all jazz styles to the streets of Old Sacramento including British Traditional, Chicago, Hot Dance, New Orleans, and West Coast Revival. The Jubilee's musical styles have expanded over the years to include Barbershop, Blues, Gospel, Latin Jazz, Ragtime, Swing, and Zydeco.

Other highlights of the Jazz Jubilee in Old Sacramento include:

Opening Day Parade
The excitement begins in Old Sacramento with the opening day Jubilee Parade on Friday, May 27 at 11:45 am. Pre-parade entertainment on the streets along the parade route begins at 10:45 am.

2005 Headliner
This year's headliner is Maria Muldaur and her Jazz Quintet. Well-known for her 1974 platinum-record hit, "Midnight at the Oasis," Muldaur has continued to perform her musical love of folk, blues, jazz, and gospel.

Old Sacramento Coupon Book
The first 3,000 visitors to the 2005 Sacramento Jazz Jubilee will receive a free commemorative Old Sacramento Jazz Jubilee coupon book. Available at all Jubilee Information Booths, the book entitles the bearer to discounts at participating Old Sacramento stores and restaurants.