Performers = harpist Brandee Younger, saxist Marcus Strickland, singer Charanee Wade, trumpeter Terence Blanchard & E-Collective, saxist JD Allen, trumpeter/pianist Nicholas Payton, saxist Kamasi Washington, drummer Otis Brown III, bassist Derrick Hodge, singer Tayor McFerrin, & drummer Kendrick Scott & Oracle.
They are generally younger, more eclectic, & very interesting. You now have six months to decide whom to see when. Go to www.aocfestival.org for more info.