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Burlington Discover Jazz Festival Kicks Off

Burlington Discover Jazz Festival

The annual Burlington Discover Jazz Festivalfeatures a number of nationally prominent singers and musicians.

The ten-day festival includes music at venues on Church Street, the Flynn Theatre, Waterfront Park and clubs and restaurants throughout the city.

The 31st annual music event features Singer Tony Bennett and his daughter performing a sold-out show on Saturday night.

Performers appearing at this year’s jazz festival include Grammy-winner Ron Carter and Benny Golson, bassist and composer Linda Oh, pianist Geoffrey Keezer, and Maceo Parker

Vermont school bands will play at free events on the Church Street Marketplace throughout the festival which runs through June 8.

The Associated Press contributed to this report. Copyright 2014 All rights reserved.