First annual Martha Vineyard Jazz Festival runs August 6-13, featuring jazz performances, art exhibits and book signings

Nnenna Freelon 

The 1st annual Martha's Vineyard Jazz Festival kicks off on Saturday, August 6, and runs through Saturday, August 13, 2011 on Martha's Vineyard, Cape Cod.

Some of the featured performers include jazz vocalist Nnenna Freelon, saxophonist Elan Trotman, Antonio Hart Quartet and Warren Wolf Quartet.

In addition, the festival features an opening day parade, an art exhibit and book signings by authors who have written books about jazz.  For a full schedule of activities, click here.

For more jazz festivals taking place in Massachusetts through October, click here.

Visit MassJazz.com for a complete list of jazz clubs, concerts, festivals, brunches, campus events, radio programs and other jazz-related activities in Massachusetts year round.

For tourist information, visit MassVacation.com.

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