2020 PREVIEW


BURLINGTON DISCOVER JAZZ FESTIVAL JUNE 5-14


BY CHELSEA LAFAYETTE MANAGING DIRECTOR


The Burlington Discover Jazz Festival is thrilled to welcome back legendary saxophonist Pharoah Sanders as the festival headliner. Prolific for over 50 years, Sanders has pressed on until his playing turned transcendent; he’s now recognized as a towering icon in the history of the art form.


Starting in the ’60s, he followed his bandleader and mentor John Coltrane through the enigmatic twists of the avant-garde. Through the ’70s and beyond, he charted his own singular cosmic path, filtering non-western music styles through free and spiritual jazz. Last year, just weeks before the 2019 festival, an injury forced the cancellation of his scheduled performance. Since then, he has been on the mend, while still continuing to deliver unparalleled performances. He’ll now make his long-awaited return to the Flynn Main Stage on Saturday, June 6 at 8 pm.


“He’s probably the best tenor player in the world.”


—ORNETTE COLEMAN 8 THE MARQUEE Pharoah Sanders


Sam Polcer


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