HOT JAZZ IN STONE & STEEL at Hunter Museum

HUNTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART and the Chattanooga Traditional Jazz Festival continue with the popular annual Hot Jazz in Stone and Steel series this year on Thursday, April 29, 2010, from 6:00 - 7:30 P.M. Admission is free with weekend registration confirmation.

The Hot Jazz in Stone and Steel partnership was formed to celebrate jazz culture and highlight jazz music as a truly American art form. In previous years we featured The Buck Creek Jazz Band, pianist/vibes artist John Cocuzzi, and Bob Schulz Frisco Jazz Band to the delight of event patrons. This year’s Hot Jazz in Stone and Steel kicks-off the 20th annual Chattanooga Traditional Jazz Festival being held at the historic Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel on April 30 through May 2. This is the fourth year of showcasing traditional jazz at the acclaimed Hunter Museum of American Art and we are delighted to continue working together for this significant artistic showcase. We are arranging the 2010 special program at present and will announce the details soon.

Chattanooga graces its visitors with its great natural beauty and diverse cultural attractions. The Hunter Museum’s dramatic architecture and natural setting house an exceptional collection of painting, works on paper, sculpture, furniture and contemporary studio glass and covering a wide range of style and period. The Hunter Museum of American Art is an important part of Chattanooga history. The accreditation committee of American Association of Museums had these words of praise — “the lasting impression of the Hunter is of a masterpiece of three generations of architecture complementing each other. Perched on a high cliff overlooking the Tennessee River, the Hunter’s dynamic profile is emblematic of the history and future of Chattanooga.” Volkswagen Group of America held its press conference at Hunter Museum when announcing its choice of Chattanooga for the new $1 billion Volkswagen plant.

Come enjoy this favorite annual event which treats its guests to excellent jazz music played in the exciting backdrop of art, architecture and nature.

HOT JAZZ IN STONE AND STEEL
Thursday, April 29, 2010 — 6:00 to 7:30 P.M.