Perugia (PG) - The 2012 edition of the world famous Umbria Jazz festival will run from July 6th to 12th, once more bringing a host of international and Italian stars to Perugia. Among the highlights of this year's festival are Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, John Scofield, Dave Douglas and Joe Lovano, Pat Metheny, Sonny Rollins, Wayne Shorter and Ambrose Akinmusire. Again, the festival has chosen a broad range of artists, ensuring a mix of genres that goes well beyond that of pure jazz and extends to pop, soul, reggae, blues and all kinds of cross-contaminations.
The main venue will once more be the Arena Santa Giuliana, supported by the Teatro Morlacchi for those interested in less commercial, truly authentic jazz performances.
Info and detailed programme: http://www.umbriajazz.com.
