Simon and Garfunkel to play Jazz Fest
Written by admin on January 14, 2010 – 8:50 am -Simon and Garfunkel are to play the Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans on April 24, in what will be their only live appearance in the U.S. in 2010.
Paul Simon has a long association with Jazz Fest as both a visitor and performer, but this is the first time that Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel have come together to play the festival. Commenting on the news, Quint Davis, producer/director of Jazz Fest, said:
| “For Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel to agree to come together and create this historic Simon & Garfunkel concert for our Festival is not only a great honor, but it will bring to all who attend the rarest opportunity to experience the magic of one of America’s greatest musical institutions. Thank you Paul and Artie, for bringing your special thrill to New Orleans. No American City can so relate to the need for a Bridge Over Troubled Waters, and the power of being Homeward Bound.” |  |
“Over the years I’ve always enjoyed performing at Jazz Fest,” said Paul Simon. “Everyone connected with the Festival, and in particular Quint Davis, has created an atmosphere that is both musical and enjoyable. I am looking forward to the opportunity to perform with my old friend Art Garfunkel at this year’s Festival.”
Other artists scheduled to perform at the festival include Pearl Jam, Aretha Franklin, Van Morrison, The Neville Brothers, Lionel Richie, Allman Brothers Band, Anita Baker, My Morning Jacket, Widespread Panic, Imagination Movers, B.B. King, Jeff Beck, Darius Rucker, Irma Thomas, Gipsy Kings, The Dead Weather, Elvis Costello & the Sugarcanes, The Black Crowes, Drake, Teena Marie, Keely Smith, Jonny Lang, Band of Horses, Allen Toussaint and hundreds more.
If you are wondering whether Simon and Garfunkel still cut it live, check two great performances at the 25th Anniversary Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Concert from October 2009.
The Boxer – Simon and Garfunkel
The Sound of Silence – Simon and Garfunkel
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