Grand Weekend of Jazz Begins Friday on Mackinac

Headliners John Pizzarelli and T.S. Monk will take the main stage for the 20th Annual Grand Hotel Labor Day Weekend Jazz Festival. Events begin Friday evening, August 31, and run through Sunday, September 2.

Mr. Pizzarelli will be featured at the Saturday cookout and concert in the Tea Garden. Performing with him is special guest jazz singer Jessica Molaskey. Grand Hotel's music director and alto saxophone player Alex Graham will open for Mr. Pizzarelli.

Mr. Monk, a pianist, will play with special guest singer Rachael Price Sunday afternoon.

Radio personality Paul Anthony will continue his annual tradition of offering entertainer interviews.

Also performing at the festival will be bassist Paul Keller, pianists Bob Baldori and Bob Seeley, and The Easy Street Jazz Band.

Tickets are $65 per person for each day and include a buffet luncheon.

Schedule

• Friday, August 31

9 p.m. - 10 p.m. Evening Concert featuring Nnenna Freelon, Theatre

11 p.m. Bob Baldori and Bob Seeley, The Gate House

11 p.m. Jazz Concert with Jessica Molaskey, The Jockey Club at the Grand Stand

• Saturday, September 1

10 a.m. Jazz Workshop with Paul Anthony featuring John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molasky, Grand Pavilion

12:30 p.m. Jazz Concerts and Cookout, Alex Graham opening for John Pizzarelli with special guest Jessica Molaskey, Tea Garden

9 p.m. Evening Concert featuring Nnenna Freelon, Theatre

11 p.m. Bob Baldori and Bob Seeley, The Gate House

11 p.m. Jazz Concert with Jessica Molaskey, The Jockey Club at the Grand Stand

• Sunday, September 2

9:45 a.m. Gospel Program with The Easy St. Jazz Band, East Front Porch

10:45 a.m. Jazz Workshop with Paul Anthony featuring T.S. Monk, Grand Pavilion

12:30 p.m. Jazz Concerts and Cookout, Stein Brothers opening for T. S. Monk with Special Guest Rachael Price, Tea Garden

9 p.m. Evening Concert featuring Rachael Price, Theatre

10 p.m. Bob Baldori and Bob Seeley, The Jockey Club at the Grand Stand

11 p.m. The East St. Jazz Band, The Gate House