For the second day of this year’s Bessie Smith Heritage Festival, the following activities and musical performances are planned:

Aug. 19th, 3 pm – 4 pm: Bessie Smith Heritage Festival’s Artist Talk
Participants will engage in an artist talk back with Grammy nominated jazz pianist, composer, and producer, Jeff Lorber at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center in the Atrium. The event is free; however, reservations are encouraged.

Aug. 19th, 7 pm – 11 pm: Bessie Smith Heritage Festival’s Jazz Night
The Jazz Night will feature performances by Memphis Neo Soul artist and Apollo performer Karen Brown, renowned jazz pianist, Alex Bugon, Nashville’s jazz recording artist, Joe Johnson, and Grammy nominated Jazz pianist, composer, and producer, Jeff Lorber.

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The daily general admission to the two-day music festival is $25 for an advance ticket and $35 at the door. Reserved tables are also available. Tickets may be purchased online at www.bessiesmithheritagefestival.com or at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center between the hours of 10 am – 5 pm (EST) Monday through Friday or on Saturday from noon to 4:00 p.m.

For more information about the festival or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, call (423) 266-8658 or email info@bessiesmithcc.org.