The Asheville Downtown Association's Jazz After Five
kicks off on Friday, January 22 from 5-8pm. This year, the event will move to Pack Place. Also new this year is the addition of Biltmore and WCQS as sponsors.
Jazz After 5 series is sponsored by Biltmore! Enjoy Biltmore Wines,
inspired by a legacy of taste and style and deliciously close to home. Enter to win a pair of Biltmore
during each event. As a Biltmore Passholder you can enjoy unlimited
estate daytime visits for a year; discounts on estate dining, shopping,
tickets for friends and family; exclusive events, and more! Join them
this Spring 2010 for opening of a new offering at Biltmore,
WCQS is the main media sponsor for Jazz and will receive half of the money raised from wristband sales. Like many public radio stations, WCQS is experiencing a critical need for additional funding due to the challenging economy.
On tap to perform is Asheville's own Vertigo Jazz Project. VJP bridges the gap between multiple genres of music such as funk, Latin, rock, jam, classical, world and county while always maintaining a distinctively recognizable element of jazz.
"We're excited to bring back Jazz After Five and feel like the new venue will allow the crowd to get more involved in the music, but more importantly, the move is a direct result of the needs of downtown businesses affected by the Pack Square Park construction," said Asheville Downtown Association President Byron Greiner.
Local beer, Biltmore wine and signature martinis will be available for purchase as well as food from downtown restaurants.
Jazz After Five is set for Fridays, February 19 and March 12, and is presented by Biltmore, Pack Place and the Asheville Downtown Association.
