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SUMMARY:Jazz and Wine Festival
LOCATION:Alton Amphitheater\, Riverfront Drive\, Alton\, IL 62002
DESCRIPTION:Come Celebrate the Living Legacy of Miles Davis in His Bir
thplace!\n\nExperience nationally acclaimed contemporary jazz in an in
timate riverfront venue\, with tickets starting at just $10. The eveni
ng will feature regional favorites\, wine\, food vendors\, and premium
VIP experiences&mdash\;all celebrating the living legacy of one of mu
sic's greatest innovators.\n\nGET YOUR TICKETS!\nhttps://www.metrotix.
com/events/detail/alton-jazz-wine-fest-2026\n\nAs the world marks the 
100th anniversary of Miles Davis&rsquo\; birth\, there&rsquo\;s no bet
ter place to celebrate his enduring influence than Alton\, Illinois\, 
where he was born. On Saturday\, August 29\, from 6&ndash\;10 p.m.\, t
he Alton Amphitheater hosts the Alton Jazz & Wine Festival\, featuring
artists who embody the creativity\, innovation\, and fearless spirit 
that defined one of music&rsquo\;s greatest pioneers. Rather than look
ing back\, this festival celebrates how Miles Davis&rsquo\; legacy con
tinues to inspire and shape jazz today.\n\nFeatured Performances:\n\nT
he evening begins with Kasimu Taylor&rsquo\;s 100 Miles Tribute\, cele
brating the musical traditions of St. Louis and East St. Louis that he
lped shape the world Miles Davis grew up in.\n\nNext\, Playadors bring
their signature blend of jazz\, funk\, soul\, and R&B\, showcasing ja
zz as a vibrant\, evolving art form.\n\nHeadlining the festival is acc
laimed Virginia collective Butcher Brown\, one of contemporary jazz&rs
quo\;s most exciting bands. Their latest release\, A Supreme Blue\, dr
aws inspiration from Miles Davis&rsquo\; Kind of Blue and John Coltran
e&rsquo\;s A Love Supreme\, carrying forward the spirit of experimenta
tion and reinvention that continues to define jazz.\n\nMore Than the M
usic:\n\nEnjoy wines by the bottle\, food vendors\, and views of the M
ississippi River. Before the festival\, visit Alton&rsquo\;s Miles Dav
is Memorial Statue and downtown mural to experience the city where one
of the world&rsquo\;s greatest musical innovators began his journey.\
n\nEvent Schedule:\n\n5:00 p.m. &ndash\; Gates & Box Office Open\n6:00
p.m. &ndash\; Kasimu Taylor&rsquo\;s 100 Miles Tribute\n7:15 p.m. &nd
ash\; Playadors\n8:30 p.m. &ndash\; Butcher Brown\n10:00 p.m. &ndash\;
Event Concludes\n\nTicket Options:\n\nGeneral Admission: $10\nReserve
d Front Row Lawn Seating: $20\nFront Row Table for Two: $80\nFront Row
Table for Four: $160\nReserved Table for Two: $60\nReserved Table for
Four: $120\nVIP Parking: $20\nCharcuterie Box: $25\nBottle of Wine: $
25\n\nNote: The above pricing does not include standard ticketing fees
\n\nAbout the Musicians:\n\nKasimu Taylor: "100 Miles" Tribute\n"We ar
en&rsquo\;t just a group of random musicians coming in to read chart t
ranscriptions of Miles Davis tunes. The narrative isn't just a history
lesson on a page&mdash\;we are the living continuation of that exact 
same lineage." - K. Taylor\n\nOur band comprises active St. Louis and 
East St. Louis musicians. We grew up\, trained\, and cut our teeth pla
ying in the exact same geographic and cultural ecosystem that birthed 
Miles Davis. The inflections\, the phrasing\, and the heavy emphasis o
n groove and blues that defined Miles' early years are baked into our 
DNA. Many tributes treat Miles like a historical artifact. Because of 
who we are and where we are from\, this is a living\, breathing celebr
ation. We are bringing the authentic regional sound\, the specific St.
Louis trumpet tradition and musical community\, straight to the Alton
stage\n\nThis is a full-circle homecoming. Miles' story started in Al
ton\, moved through East St. Louis\, and spread to the world. Having a
powerhouse lineup of contemporary St. Louis and East St. Louis player
s bring that sound back to Alton creates a perfect\, full-circle momen
t for the festival.\n\nPlayadors\nThis St. Louis ensemble brings a fre
sh feel to the 70&rsquo\;s jazz-funk fusion sound\, featuring a lineup
of St. Louis's finest musicians. Playadors infuse their music with he
avy grooves\, intricate melodies\, and soulful vocals - performing bot
h original compositions and reimagining classics. It&rsquo\;s easy to 
see\, at the band&rsquo\;s high-energy performances\, that Playadors a
re a celebration of life\, love\, and the power of music to bring peop
le together. With a rapidly growing fanbase and a reputation for deliv
ering unforgettable live shows\, Playadors are poised to make their ma
rk on the music scene.\n\nButcher Brown\nHeadlining the festival is ac
claimed Virginia collective Butcher Brown\, one of today's most exciti
ng voices in contemporary jazz. Their latest release\, A Supreme Blue\
, created in collaboration with Grammy Award-winning musician Nicholas
Payton and released during Miles Davis' centennial year\, reimagines 
two of jazz's most influential albums: Miles Davis' Kind of Blue and J
ohn Coltrane's A Love Supreme. The project demonstrates how today's ar
tists continue to build upon the groundbreaking work of jazz's greates
t innovators while carrying forward the spirit of exploration and rein
vention that defined Miles Davis' career.\n\nBorn in Alton in 1926\, M
iles Davis changed the course of jazz by continually reinventing it. T
his August\, celebrate his legacy where it all began. Purchase your ti
ckets today! https://www.metrotix.com/events/detail/alton-jazz-wine-fe
st-2026\n\nThank you to our sponsors!!!!!!\nRepublic Services\, Colema
n's Country Campers\, Liberty Bank\, OSF Healthcare\, Big Z Media\, an
d The Grandpa Gang\n\nEvent details: https://www.riverbender.com/event
s/details.cfm?seriesid=53375
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