Berks Jazz Festival

The 22nd annual Berks Jazz Festival in Reading, Pennsylvania will be the largest yet with over 130 musical events featuring a range of musical styles that span the spectrum of Jazz, Blues and R & B. Each year the festival continues to grow in popularity and attracts over 50,000 people from all over the Unites States, as well as Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, England and Europe.

The 2012 artist lineup includes Chick Corea, Gerald Veasley, Gerald Albright, Manhattan Transfer, George Benson, Anat Cohen, Richard Elliot, Rick Braun, Bela Fleck, Brian Bromberg, Mindi Abair, Dennis Chambers, Boney James, Spyro Gyra, Debbie Davies, Eldar, David Benoit, Jeff Golub, Chuck Loeb, Lizzy Loeb, Incognito, Frank Vignola, Henry Butler, Brett Carter, Gail Jhonson, Cindy Bradley, Paula Atherton, Karen Briggs, Althea Rene, Lynne Fiddmont, Mariea Antoinnette, "Pockett" Brown, Darlene Moreno, Robin Bramlett, Sundra Manning, Jeff Golub, Kim Waters, Pat Bianchi, Steve Cole, Jeff Kashiwa, Marc Antoine, Jason Miles, Falu, Jay Rodriguez, Amanda Ruzza, Adrian Harpham, Cyro Baptista, Maurice Brown, Doc Mulligan, Dave Shultz, Mike Eben, Chris Heslop, Rick Gazda, Doug Matz, Chuck Dressler, Marty Mellinger, Steve Meashey, Lew Lebman, Suzie Ernesto, Deanna Reuben, Harry Barlow, Jason Miles, DJ Logic, Jay Rodriguez, Adrian Harpham, Peter White, Nick Colionne, Brian Simpson, Elan Troutman, Chieli Minucci, Bernie Williams, Matt King, Tommy Castro, Magic Dick, Joe Louis Walker, Deanna Bogart, Greg Hatza, Brian Culbertson, Dean Brown, Lionel Cordew, David Pack, Schuyler Deale, Gerry Etkins, Joe Krown, Walter "Wolfman" Washington, Russell Batiste Jr., Minas, Andy Snitzer, Carmen Cuesta, Will Downing, Lavay Smith, Skillet Lickers, Clarence Spady, The Groovemasters, Maysa, Vinny Raniolo, the U.S. Air Force Rhythm in Blue Jazz Ensemble and the Berks High School All-Star Jazz Band.

The 2012 event is held March 23 to April 1.

Related Links:
• Berks Jazz Festival - Event details.
• Other Jazz Festivals - AP4J Festival Guide