19th Comcast San Jose Jazz Festival
presented by Southwest Airlines

August 8-10, 2008

Each year, the Comcast San Jose Jazz Festival presented by Southwest Airlines brings the best of jazz to San Jose, the capital of Silicon Valley:

1 week-end
80+ performances
10 different stages located downtown San Jose

All flavors of jazz: Blues, Latin, Salsa, big band, jazz beyond and more
International and homegrown favorites,
jazz legends and rising stars

Admission for the Festival is only $5.00 per day (children 12 and under free).

Festival Vendors

Vendor spaces are available but limited. Please call Bruce Labadie at 831-457-1141 with any questions about festival space or availability.
To download the vendors application forms, click on the following links:

- food vendors
- arts and crafts vendors
- business vendors

Hotel Special Rates

Discounted rates are available in downtown hotels for festival attendees (walking distance from the Festival stages):

Sainte-Claire Hotel
Located just one block away from the main stage
www.thesainteclaire.com
302 South Market Street, San Jose, CA 95113
Phone: (408) 295-2000
Special rate: $119 single/double
Cut-off date for this rate: July 19

More hotels to be displayed here soon: check for updates.

The 48 Hour Club at the Smoke Tiki Lounge at the Festival
Still some spots available for performers!

In its third year, this popular spot hosts artists looking for exposure, or who enjoy just playing. Performances run every two hours (with a few late night breaks) from 6 p.m. on Friday, August 8 through 10 p.m. on Sunday, August 10. Sound system in provided but there is no payment for these performances. Interested groups can contact Festival Director Bruce Labadie at 831-457-1141 or brucel@sanjosejazz.org.