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Truly fun and so diverse. My favorites were Akinmusire, Diane reeves, treme and Eddie palmiere. The crowd was so friendly - it was just one big party with dancing in the aisles and all. Loved the beach balls and twinkling lights.
This year the playboy jazz was awesome on both days. Thank you for Natural 7, and Diana Reeves and the Roots and Ronnie Laws. The young kid Quinn on Sunday was spectacular, It was good to the Rueben Stoddard. Thank You Playboy Jazz, I will see you next year to do it again.
This was my forth year at the event and I think the weakest line up. Then the final Group Saturday took the stage and starting doing Rap. I thought maybe one song, then another rap song then another. People around me stating leaving. With the stacked parking I thought what the neck stick it out. Very bad choice on the last group. This is a JAZZ festival. So guys let's do better next year. THINK JAZZ!
The ambiance is of good people getting together for a day of great music, drink and food. I have attended for the past 7 years and have come away with appreciation of the variety of music, the flow of conversation with strangers that seem like old friends after a while and the comraderie that is enhanced with the music. Overall a very nice event!
The Playboy Jazz Festival is always a good time for all! In my 18 years attending I have experienced practically every race, creed, color and otherwise enjoy each other's company with genuine brotherly love! No where have I seen this before or since. Jazz just does that to you I guess. The bands on Saturday were okay. Eddie Palmieri was by far the best and biggest crowd pleaser! They do best when they mix in bands like Ozomatli, Royal Crown Revue and/or Latin Jazz with their jazz bands. On a frustrated note, the soundman cannot seem to get it right. It was far too loud at times, piercing mid range and the singer's vocal mic didn't work for a band or two. One would think they would have the sound thing down at the bowl. Too loud is never acceptable. Overall, another good show! Fun for all.
It was a great atmosphere.. friendly people, perfect weather and lots of good feelings. But, not enough classic jazz for me... Sat. the sound was too low, Sunday the sound was too loud and a bit to much rock and roll... I'll try again next year.
I attend the festival every year and am never disappointed. The atmosphere, the crowd "hanging out" with people you never met and everyone being on the same "party" page is what brings me back every year for the past 15-20 years.
The event was awesome. The show was spectacular. The Roots were a great closure to an amazing night. What made the event better for me is the people around us. Everyone was so generous with their food and drinks and it was nice to have coversations with them and have a good time. It was a party in our seats =) What a great night. I cant wait for next year!
Eddie Palmieri was my favorite and the reason I went. I thought the other acts were fairly entertaining. Please do something about that food at Hollywood Bowl. Horrible.
great music, great venue. great price, it will be cold outside seat. bring a blanket or a jacket
I have been going to the festival since the middle 1980's on and off. We have kids grauations and family stuff, so I have not been every year.. But everytime I go and at the end of the Sunday concert , I say " Can't wait for next year. It is such a blast, the only place where you can bring in all your Food and Sprits without the sercurity having to get involved This Best 2 Day Party!!!!
Don't miss it. I've been every year except 2000 since 1991 and LAWRD HAVE MERCY!!! Do yourself a favor. There's ONLY one PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL. 18,000 PARTY PEOPLE CONVERGE ON THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL EVERY JUNE...IT'S THE BEST PARTY YOU EVER WENT TO...IN YOUR LIFE!!!! daMonstah
