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Exit Zero Jazz Festival

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Exit Zero Jazz Festival
GenreJazz
DatesTwice annually (spring and fall)
Location(s)Cape May, New Jersey
Years active2012–present
FoundersMichael Kline
Websiteexitzerojazzfestival.com

The Exit Zero Jazz Festival is an biannual jazz festival held each spring and each fall in Cape May, New Jersey. Each installment typically runs for three days.[1] Headliners perform on one of the two main stages, often at the Cape May Convention Hall, and additional performances take place in the bars and restaurants in Cape May.[2] The non-profit Cape May Jazz Festival Foundation operates the festival. New Orleans-style second line parades are typically part of the event.[3][4][5]

Performers

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Performers have included Dianne Reeves, Meshell Ndegeocello, Wynton Marsalis, Pat Metheny, Chick Corea, Charles Lloyd, the Vijay Iyer Trio, Branford Marsalis, Gabrielle Cavassa, Matthew Whitaker and others.[6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ NPR Music https://www.npr.org/2021/07/30/1022225968/on-the-road-again-musicians-return-to-the-stage-at-exit-zero On The Road Again: Musicians Return To The Stage At Exit Zero
  2. ^ "Philly vs. New Orleans: From the Exit Zero Jazz Fest, two concerts suggest a battle of the bands". WRTI. October 25, 2023.
  3. ^ https://www.npr.org/2021/07/29/1022220594/watch-highlights-from-exit-zero-jazz-festivals-10-year-anniversary
  4. ^ Cooke, John (August 13, 2015). "Michael Kline Tunes the Jazz Details".
  5. ^ Lustig, Jay (November 3, 2023). "Top 15 NJ Arts Events of Week: TD James Moody Jazz Festival, Exit Zero Jazz Festival, more". NJArts.net.
  6. ^ "Moment's Notice: Dianne Reeves kicks off the Exit Zero Jazz Fest". WRTI. November 5, 2023.