4th Annual Red Cat Jazz Festival

The Red Cat Jazz Preservation Society presents a star-studded line-up for the 4th Annual Red Cat Jazz Festival, May 2-4, 2014, at Moody Gardens, Oleander Bowl on Galveston Island, Texas.

Grammy Award winners, Al Jarreau, Kirk Whalum and 2014 Grammy Nominee Boney James, headline an All-Star ensemble of musical guests performing at the "4th Annual Red Cat Jazz Festival."

The line-up also includes; Marion Meadows, Miki Howard, Tom Brown, Mike Phillips, Jazz in Pink featuring Nik West, Karen Briggs & Gail Jhonson; Michael Ward, Joey Sommerville and Bryan Best.

Additional artists may be added to the line-up.  Seating options start at $40 and gates open at noon.

The Red Cat Jazz Festival 2014, hosted by Marion Meadows, celebrates its fourth year as one of the most coveted and highly anticipated music events in the Houston/Galveston area. Attracting both local and out-of-towners to the beautiful Island of Galveston, this world-class line-up will make this year’s festival second to none.

The weekend experience includes a pre-festival poolside reception where guests can mix and mingle with the artists up close and personal, a golf tournament at the Moody Gardens Golf Course, vendor exhibits, a host of culinary offerings and much more.

The festival will also celebrate Houston’s own, Ronnie Laws’ fifty years in music.  The tribute will be a magical musical experience for the fans.

The Red Cat Jazz Preservation Society’s Rising Star Talent Competition will bring promising high school musicians to the stage as part of its mission to educate students about the importance of jazz music in Houston.  This initiative works to promote the dynamic and rich legacy of the city’s musical history.  The Rising Star’s will perform both Saturday and Sunday.  The Rising Star Talent Competition will be hosted by radio personality Dana Jackson.

Friday, May 2, 2014
SPECIAL EVENT
VIP Poolside All-White Reception
Join us as we kick off the 4th Annual Red Cat Jazz Fest.  Mix and mingle with special musical guest before they hit the stage on Saturday and Sunday. Hor d’oeuvres, live music and more.
7:00PM – 10:00PM
Moody Gardens Hotel Pool

Saturday, May 3, 2014
Oleander Bowl at Moody Gardens
1:00PM – 10:00PM
Gates open at Noon

Boney James, Mike Phillips, Joey Summerville, Michael Ward, Brian Best, Andre Pitre, Celebration of the Red Cat Young Musicians Program

Sunday, May 4, 2014
Oleander Bowl at Moody Gardens
1:00PM – 10:00PM
Gates open at Noon

Al Jarreau, Kirk Whalum, Ronnie Laws, Marion Meadows, Miki Howard, Tom Browne, Jazz in Pink with special guest Nicole West

Order listed is not the order of appearance. Talent lineup and schedule subject to change without notice.

Sponsors and partners of the 4th Annual Red Cat Jazz Festival on Galveston Island include Red Cat Jazz Café, Moody Gardens Hotel & Convention Center, Liquid Love Hair Care Products, Alix Investments, Greater Galveston Convention & Visitors Bureau, Galveston.com, Jazz Education, Inc., Change Magazine, Bay Area Turning Point and 1st and Ten Entertainment.

Red Cat Jazz Preservation Society produces signature events for private, corporate and non-profit organizations, with the goal of promoting and preserving the unique art form of jazz musicians and jazz oriented music.  The goal is attained through affordable concert events and free educational activities for non-profit organizations including music lectures, music programs and student activities.