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Jazz Concerts Sprouting Up

Ahhh, the weather today conjures up thoughts of spring, which conjure up thoughts of summer, which conjure up thoughts of summer festivals, which conjure up thoughts of the Rochester International Jazz Festival (June 10-18).

The official site hasn't announced the lineup yet, but it appears that they are starting to fill in some of the dates. Thanks to the City Newspaper and others, a few of the bookings (including some headliners) have leaked out:

• Paula West - June 10
• Juana Molina - June 11
• The Bad Plus - June 13
• Strunz & Farah - June 14
• Madeleine Peyroux - June 17
• John Scofield - June 18
• Derek Trucks Band - June 18

So but already I'm making plans and checking out the more unfamiliar of the artists listed. With more than 100 shows to choose from, I'd better start doing the research now. The Bad Plus and John Scofield are must sees, the only problem with the latter being that I may miss out on the Derek Trucks Band.