T.E.G. International Jazz Fest Presented by SpiritBank
Friday, June 3rd, 2022, 6:00 to 9:00 pm at the Guthrie Green in Tulsa, Okla. This is a free event.
Official Hotel: Holiday Inn Express and Suites Tulsa Downtown
Use this link to reserve your room: https://bit.ly/teginternationaljazzfest
Taylor Entertainment Group (T.E.G.) brings the event to Tulsa as a part of International Jazz Day, a worldwide day recognized by the United Nations and UNESCO and dates back to 2011. While International Jazz Day is traditionally observed on April 30, the T.E.G. International Jazz Fest is an official International Jazz Day event.
At first glance, Tulsa may seem an unusual choice for top-tier jazz artists to drop by, but organizer Taylor said it really isn’t.
“When someone mentions Oklahoma or Tulsa, it brings to mind country, rock, or indie music,” he said. “But jazz has deep roots here.” He mentioned some jazz legends who hailed from Oklahoma, including Jimmy Rushin, Frank Mantooth, and of course, the inimitable Chet Baker.
“Jazz is a big part of our state and our heritage, and we believe being involved in events like International Jazz Day will help keep it that way,” Taylor said.
The T.E.G. International Jazz Fest is presented by SpiritBank and will coincide with the Tulsa Arts District’s monthly First Friday Art Crawl, an event that often draws nearly 3,000 people each month. This, coupled with the event’s free admission, will likely ensure big crowds to take in some truly great jazz performances.
Tulsa began participating in International Jazz Day Events in 2016.
Websites:
https://internationaljazzfest.com/
https://www.jazzday.com/
Featured Artists:
Saxophonist/Multi-Instrumentalist Dee Lucas-https://www.deelucas.com/
Saxophonist/Multi-Instrumentalist and Vocalist Joyce Spencer: https://www.joycespencermusic.com/
Saxophonist/Multi-Instrumentalist Dr. Clark Gibson and the NSU Jazz Ensemble https://www.clarkgibson.net/
Vocalist Cynthia Simmons: http://wwwcynsingsjazz.com
A special thank you to our Sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor: SpiritBank
Supporting Sponsors: International Jazz Day, Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz, UNESCO
Sponsors: Tulsa Global Alliance, Sisserou’s Restaurant, Tyler Media-Tulsa, Jazzman Music, Marketing, and Promotion Worldwide, La Z Radio, AHHA, Ritmo 107.9, Univision 25, Jazzology with Keith G, So’ Jazzy Radio, Telemundo 25.2, Guthrie Green, So’ Jazzy Radio, Tulsa Go, TheCoffeeCupLife Apparel Company, Jazzman Music, and The Holiday Inn Express and Suites Downtown Tulsa. You are all greatly appreciated!
Links:
International Jazz Day Organization
Jazz Appreciation month April 2021:
http://americanhistory.si.edu/smithsonian-jazz/jazz-appreciation-month
Taylor Entertainment Group LLC:
Tulsa Jazz:
TEG International Jazz Fest Presented by SpiritBank: (Event Website)
http://www.internationaljazzday.com
TEG International Jazz Fest Facebook event page:
Taylor Entertainment Group 