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The Jazz Reggae Festival
is a two day festival for music, art, culture and diversity, held every Memorial Day Weekend on the UCLA Intramural Field. Featuring artists such as Jill Scott, Buju Banton, The Roots, Beenie Man, and Stephen Marley, as well as unique opportunities to experience new ethnic foods [1], crafts and cultures, the event has been highly acclaimed by the press, artists, and the Los Angeles community as one of California’s premiere concerts in both Jazz and Reggae. genres. [2] [1]
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History
Despite the festival's current reputation as one of Los Angeles' essential yearly events, the concert began in 1986 with humble intentions. Originally held at the UCLA Sunset Canyon Recreation Center, the one day Jazz Festival at UCLA was created to provide more avenues for student musicians to perform in front of the public. As time moved on and interest in the event increased, a shift in focus occurred, and the festival began to pursue hiring professional musicians. Soon afterwards, a second day featuring Reggae music was added to the annual festival, and it was moved to its current location at the UCLA Intramural Field, where a much larger audience could be accommodated.
After many years of maintaining this format, 2007 marked the most recent structural change to the festival. Instead of limiting day one of the festival to jazz music alone, Jam Day was created to incorporate the tremendous spectrum of music that has also been strongly influenced by the jazz genre. This has allowed the festival to continue hiring premier jazz musicians such as Dr. Lonnie Smith, while also giving opportunities to up and coming stars such as Lupe Fiasco.
Going Green
2007 also marked the year that the Jazz Reggae Festival put forth an active effort to be as environmentally sustainable as possible. Since 2007 the festival has run their stage from bio-diesel fuel, partnered with environmentally forward thinking companies such as Eco Limo, printed their flyers and other promotional material on recycled paper, and included an informational booth on site in which audience members can learn more about ways to be environmentally responsible. [4]
Producers
The Jazz Reggae Festival is one of the largest student run events in the United States, and each year is produced by current UCLA students.
Performers
2009 [5]
Jam Day (Sunday, May 24)
| Reggae Day (Monday, May 25)
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Erykah Badu
| Mavado
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De La Soul
| Peetah and Mojo Morgan of
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Leela James
| Morgan Heritage
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People Under the Stairs
| Machel Montano
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Ayo
| Assassin
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Nino Moschella
| Cherine Anderson
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NK Band
| Tanto Metro and Devonte
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Mateo
| The Dirty Heads
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Pangea Collective
| Nola Darling
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Kalil Wilson & the Berkley Everett Sextet
| Eljai
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Louder than Words
| Dan Marcus I
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2008 [6]
Jam Day (Sunday, May 25)
| Reggae Day (Monday, May 26)
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The Roots
| Capleton
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John Densmore's Tribal Jazz
| Stephen Marley
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Immortal Technique
| Mr. Vegas
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Amos Lee
| Alaine
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Dr. Lonnie Smith
| Selena Serrano
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Goapele
| Pangea Collective
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Elevaters
| DJ Courtesy of Krossfayah Sound
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JP and the Ambassadors
| Rebelution
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Brent Canter Trio
| Arepa
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| Uma Verde
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| Seen Reds
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2007
Jam Day (Sunday, May 27)
| Reggae Day (Monday, May 28)
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Jill Scott
| Luciano
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Lupe Fiasco
| Cham
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Les Nubians
| General Degree
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Soulive
| Mr. Peppa
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Christian Scott
| Triniti
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J Davey
| Joseph Israel
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Dujeous
| Syren
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| E Dee
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| Eljai
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| DJ Courtesy
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2006
Jazz Day (Sunday, May 28)
| Reggae Day (Monday, May 29)
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Dianne Reeves
| Buju Banton
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Trio Beyond: John Scofield
| Bushman
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Jack De Johnette & Larry Goldings
| Assassin
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Floetry
| Macka Diamond
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The Gerald Wilson Orchestra
| Tami Chynn
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Kenny Burrell & Friends
| Panic & The Rebel Emergency
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Donnie
| Irie Love
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Bobby Rodriguez & The UCLA Latin Jazz Ensemble
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2005
Jazz Day (Sunday, May 29)
| Reggae Day (Monday, May 30)
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Roy Hargrove's RH Factor
| Anthony B
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India Arie
| Rupee
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Dwele
| I-Wayne
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Unwrapped Allstars featuring Denis Nelson
| Red Rat
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Sheree Brown
| Elan
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UCLA Jazz Ensemble
| Mr. Mutton
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Nolan Shaheed
| Noriega
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Garth Trinidad
| Valerie
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2004
Jazz Day (Sunday, May 30)
| Reggae Day (Monday, May 31)
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Pancho Sanchez
| Beenie Man
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Madlib
| Mr. Vegas
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Everette Harp
| Warrior King
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Angaza ft. Pamela Williams
| Michael Montano with Xtatik
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Michele Henderson
| Nasio Fontaine
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Selaelo Selota
| Milestone
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Dr. Billy Ingram
| Caribbean Xchange
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Jamal Ali
| DJ Blackston International
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DJ Simple Citizens
| MC: Junior Francis
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MC: Jerry Quickley
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2003
Jazz Day
| Reggae Day
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Roy Ayers
| Morgan Heritage
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Russell Gun
| Elephant Man
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Francisco Aguabella
| L.M.S.
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The Bad Plus
| Mr. Easy
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Blay Ambolley's African Jazz Ensemble
| Mikey Dread
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Emiliano Rodriguez and The Modern Son Conjunto
| Fahrenheit
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| Detour Posse
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| Cannons
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| Caribbean Xchange
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| DJ Apollo of Triple Threat
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References
- http://www.dailybruin.ucla.edu/news/2008/may/22/festival-organizers-jazz-selection-culinary-option/
- http://www.dailybruin.ucla.edu/news/2007/jun/24/bruin_traditions/
- http://www.dailybruin.ucla.edu/news/2008/may/22/festival-organizers-jazz-selection-culinary-option/
- http://www.dailybruin.ucla.edu/news/2008/may/22/peace-love-sustainability/
- The 23rd Annual JazzReggae Festival at UCLA: May 24-25
- http://theguide.latimes.com/los-angeles-county/music/ucla-jazz-reggae-festival-event
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