Manchester Jazz Festival is one of the popular annual events of the city. This festival usually takes place in the summer. The Jazz Festival in Manchester was initially a one-day show, which transformed into an 8-day event out of sheer popularity. Festive mood prevails in Manchester during this festival. The spectators can catch a glimpse of open-air events as they pass by the streets on the other hand lavish indoor concerts are conducted at various venues, such as the St Ann's Square, the Green Room, Royal Northern College of Music, Albert Square and many others.
The prime attractions of Manchester Jazz Festival 2007 included Jon Thorne's Watching the Well with Danny Thompson, Stuart McCallum's Chamber Pot with John Surman and Norma Winstone and friends. Often known as MJF, this festival first started in 1996. The main objective of this festival was to celebrate and provide a platform to the contemporary jazz musicians and composers. Jazz Festival in Manchester has become an integral part of the city culture.
Around 50 well known musical bands perform all
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across cultural venues in Manchester. Some of the popular venues of Manchester Jazz Festival are:
- City Inn Manchester at Auburn Street.
- Green Room at Whitworth Street West.
- Cross St Chapel at Cross Street.
- St. Ann's Church at St Ann's Street.
- Matt & Phred's Jazz Club64 at the Tib Street.
- The Bridgewater Hall Foyer at Great Bridgewater Street.
The festival director selects the artists who are suppose to perform on stage. The participants have to apply at least 6 months before the final date of the festival. Manchester jazz festival was founded by a group of musicians who wanted to promote jazz music. Even till date, the culture of this festival is to encourage the capable players of the England and other parts of the world on the same ground as the established national and international jazz artists. Tourists attending this festival get to hear the best of Jazz music and the city of Manchester regales in a festive mood during the celebrations.
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