Welcome
Thanks for visiting Exodus To Jazz.com. I am excited about the changes underway with the Exodus To Jazz series and hope that they enhance your live jazz experience.
On January 19 th, the Gabriel Alegria Sextet opened the Exodus To Jazz 2008 Winter-Spring line-up with a rousing infusion of Latin Jazz. This is a beginning of the ongoing expansion of the line-up to include the exciting contributions of Latin jazz musicians.
The “Artist Highlights” section lists the remaining shows through May 23 rd. They include 2008 Grammy Nominee Freddy Cole, and JazzWeek Top Fifty leaders Andy Bey and Cyrus Chestnut. Overall, the line-up underscores ETJ’s commitment to present highly acclaimed artists and excellent live jazz entertainment.
New Exodus To Jazz Venues
Beginning with the March 14th show, the Exodus To Jazz series moves to the Clarion Riverside and Hyatt Regency hotels. These two new venues will accommodate anticipated growth while providing the opportunity to implement two aspects of the original Exodus To Jazz vision.
These two venues provide availability 1) to keep the music flowing based artist response to audience enthusiasm and 2) to plan jam sessions following the regularly scheduled shows. These venues also provide patrons to opportunity to dance during regularly scheduled shows or to participate in specially scheduled dance events (to be announced) following the scheduled jazz shows. An announcement of these special dance events and jam sessions is forthcoming.
In addition, the Clarion Riverside and Hyatt hotels provide patrons with several enhancements to their evenings of entertainment:
- Convenient, free parking with access through sheltered pathways between the garages and hotels
- Value Packages to include Exodus To Jazz show tickets and overnight hotel accommodations
- Buffet dinner options served by hotel staff at each show (at a reasonable additional cost)
The new Exodus To Jazz venues reflect a partnership with two hotels that are prominent players in the revitalization of downtown Rochester and represent terrific opportunities to enhance the live jazz experience.
The relocation of the Exodus To Jazz series reflects the promise of an increasingly vibrant live jazz scene in downtown Rochester throughout the calendar year. My sincere “THANK YOU!” to the partners of VENU Resto-Lounge & Nightclub for providing the initial springboard for the Exodus To Jazz series. I look forward to future joint efforts between us that will contribute to an enhanced quality of life in Rochester.
Exodus To Jazz Patron Incentive
If you have attended an Exodus To Jazz event in the past, I consider you an ETJ Patron and I thank you for your support. The “Patron Incentive Program” (explained in the “Ticket” tab) is intended to encourage and thank you for your continued support. Please read the program and spread the word!
I look forward to welcoming you to Exodus To Jazz 2008!
Thank You……Rhythmly Yours,
Jose DaCosta