Dubrovnik International Wine & Jazz Festival

Jazz Concerts

Thursday / 24 May 2012 / 7:30 PM (15:30)
FREE Gala Concert!
The Duke Ellington School of the Arts Jazz Ensemble
“American Jazz Classics”
LOCATION: Luza Square in front of St. Blaise Church (Luža Trg sv Vlaha)


Friday / 25 May 2012 / 9:00 PM (21:00)
Grammy-Winning Jazz Legend Diane Schuur!
“Cool Jazz for a Hot Night”

With the Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra / Michael Kissinger, Conductor
LOCATION: Rector’s Palace / Knež dvor

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Saturday / 26 May 2012 / 9:00 PM (21:00)
Grammy-Winning Jazz Legend Diane Schuur!
“Hot Jazz Jam”
With the Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra / Michael Kissinger, Conductor
Featuring the Duke Ellington School of the Arts Jazz Orchestra / Davey Yarborough, Director
LOCATION: Rector’s Palace / Knež dvor

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Sunday / 27 May 2012 / 9:00 PM (21:00)
The Duke Ellington School of the Arts Jazz Ensemble
“Jazz Around the World”
Washington DC, USA / Davey Yarborough Music Director
LOCATION: Rector’s Palace / Knež dvor

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Purchase Tickets by Telephone:
Tel: 385 (0)98 722-118
Tel: 385 (0)98 521-653

Ticket Prices: Reserved Seats (A): $30 USD / 150 KUNA
Reserved Seats (B): $20 USD / 100 KUNA 
Standing Room: $10 USD / 50 KUNA

TICKETS ARE LIMITED! Please purchase tickets from 9 am to 4 pm at Luza Square (Luža Trg) and at Rector’s Palace (Knež dvor) two hours prior to each concert.
Information: Tourist Board Office
Dubrovnik Tourist Board, Pile Gate, Brsalje 5, Dubrovnik
Tel: 385 (20) 323-887
Video: Ray Charles & Diane Schuur
Diane Schuur
Davey Yarborough

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Jazz Concerts

Jazz, Blues, Pop, Classical Crossover and more! Hear internationally acclaimed musicians at the Dubrovnik International Wine & Jazz Festival.  The 2012 Festival features the 2-time Grammy winning jazz singer/pianist Diane Schuur!  Recognized around the world as “The Reigning Queen of Jazz”, Diane Schuur has entertained audiences for more than 30 years with her voice and charismatic style.  The Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra under the director of USA conductor Michael Kissinger will join Diane in concert with arrangements of classic jazz standards such as “Unforgettable”, “The Very Thought of You”, “Round Midnight”, “The Man I Love” and others.  ALSO on the 2012 Festival is the Duke Ellington School of the Arts Jazz Ensemble!  The Duke Ellington School (Washington, DC) is one of the most prestigious performing arts schools in the United States – and these young artists are the “up-and-coming” jazz musicians of the future.  Under the director of Music Director and Saxophonist Davey Yarborough, this band will amaze you with their musical talent.

New Washingtonians Jazz Orchestra

Concert Venues

Jazz is an international music! And Dubrovnik is home to elegant outdoor and historic concert venues.  Evening Jazz Festival concerts will take place in the historic Old City in the historic Rector’s Palace (Knež dvor).  Located in the heart of the Old City, this beautiful space is the perfect venue to hear world-class music.  Daily concerts will also take place in front of the historic St. Blaise Church, in Luza Square (Luža Trg sv Vlaha) on the Main Stradun.