Tubac Jazz, Blues Fest scheduled for March 31

Nogales International

Art and history will meet again when the Tubac Jazz and Blues Festival returns to Parque de Anza on Saturday, March 31, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

"Following the tremendous success of last year's inaugural festival, the event promises to be an extraordinary day of musical performances that are not to be missed," a spokesman said.

Brasher Real Estate, the Tucson Jazz Society and the Tubac Chamber of Commerce will present the event featuring: From 10 a.m-10:45 a.m. swing to the big band music of JAZZWERX; from 11 .am.-11:30 a.m. enjoy young talent with the Rio Rico High School Jazz Band; from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. savor the sounds of Lisa Otey and the Desert Divas; from 12:45 p.m.-1:30 p.m. the contemporary jazz group and Grammy-nominated Les Baxter Factor takes the stage; from 1:45p.m.-2:30 p.m. "Blues, Brazilian and Bop" with Soundscape Sedona; from 2:45 p.m.-3:30 p.m. relish straight ahead jazz with Joe Bourne and the Tucson All-Stars; from 3:45 p.m.-5 p.m. the Phoenix Jazz Divas will bring the festivities to a rousing finale.

Tickets are $28 per adult, $14 for children 12 and under, and are available online at www.TubacJazz.com.

Tickets will also be available through the Tucson Jazz Society (520) 903-1265, and the Tubac Chamber of Commerce (520) 398-2704.

Seating and visors will be provided.