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The star-studded line up included Sherry Winston, Damon Grant, Kirk Whalum, Pieces of a Dream and culminated with a set by percussionist Roy Haynes and his band. This year, a second stage was added which brought the down time between sets to a minimum and allowed organizers to keep guests engaged throughout the afternoon and evening. The festival kicked off around noon and before long the crowd was more than double that of last year’s inaugural event and included both local as well as Connecticut and New York residents. An area right in front of stage one offered beach chair seating for VIP ticket holders, which cost $75 and included a goody bag, vouchers for food at vendors stands at the event and the beach chair itself. Regular tickets were available for advance purchase at a price of $25 and $35 at the door. Most festival goers came prepared with beach chairs and picking blankets and made a great use of the lawn at Veterans Memorial Park, while enjoying the smooth sounds coming from the stages. Saxophonist Kirk Whalum surprised everyone when he decided to get off the stage and play his sax among the crowd, using the radio microphone, attached to his instrument. Many people went to take a picture with him, while he continued playing the saxophone. After dawn, the cool breeze from the water dropped the temperature considerably, but that didn’t deter a considerable amount of people to stay until the last note, played by the famous jazz percussionist Ray Haynes. The 83-year-old Haynes worked the drums with the energy of someone a quarter of his age. Incidentally, Roy Haynes plays a guest classic Jazz DJ in the new release of the popular among the new generation videogame Grand Theft Auto IV. © Copyright by NorwalkPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of NorwalkPlus.com, Norwalk Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Related Articles: Hornman Chuck Mangione brings jazz to Ridgefield - Sep 24, 2008 - 7:49 AM Bees Without Borders presents this year’s first local fundraiser at Fat Cat Pie Co. in South Norwalk - Sep 16, 2008 - 6:47 AM Tom Tom Club to headline Sounds of SoNo Concert - Sep 12, 2008 - 2:15 PM Reflections by Yvonne Boogaerts - Sep 12, 2008 - 1:11 PM Celebrities offer unique auction experiences to support Westport Country Playhouse - Sep 10, 2008 - 7:31 AM CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page
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