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 Get “in the mood” and join us for the 18th annual Jazz Jamboree in Sun Valley, October 15 – 19, 2008. Over 300 performances by a variety of bands from across the U.S. and Canada will be held in 12 different venues throughout the valley. In addition, there will lots of workshops, dance classes and dinners held throughout the event.
 The music that is played covers a wide range of jazz, swing, Dixieland, blues, ragtime and classic ballads made famous by the likes of Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman and Count Basie. Even a jazzed-up hymn, country tune or patriotic melody can be heard, since nothing is sacrosanct. Festival favorites are many and include the Bill Allred Classic Jazz Band; The Titan Hot Seven, Nashville, Tn.; Cornet Chop Suey. St Louis; Chicago Six, San Diego; Night Blooming Jazzmen, Claremont, Ca.; and High Sierra Jazz Band, Three Rivers, Ca.
A 23-piece big band from the Netherlands, called Swing Design, has delighted the audience for the past four years. The youthful Dutch group puts on a scintillating show that features a variety of authentic arrangements from the Glenn Miller/Tommy Dorsey/Count Basie books, and features a trio of attractive female singers who do versions of the Andrews and Boswell sisters along with some memorable ballads.
 Swing Design’s patriotic medley of the Star Spangled Banner, Amazing Grace, God Bless America and America the Beautiful always brings about a rousing ovation.
Festival Badges are available on line at www.SunValleyJazz.com or by calling 1-877-478-5277. Early bird rate for festival badges is $95 until July 31st. Beginning August 1st badges are $110. Daily passes available for $40 - $50 depending on the day.
Lodging is still available at Premier Resorts, but filling up fast! The best deals are on the large condos – get some friends together and share the cost. Nightly rates start at just $125 for studio condos. Call 800-635-4444 for more information.
"Everyone is so friendly - I love how it is organized so professionally, Sun Valley does it right!" Mary, Gooding, ID
"Can't say enough about the top notch bands & singers. FANTASTIC! Great organization. Easy to get from one destination to another" Dennis, Ritzville, WA
"It's like one big happy family - we always feel welcome, we always want to come back!!" Charles, Portland, OR
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