1. Tina Hughes

2. The Birthplace of Jazz Jazz was born out of and evolved through the African American experience in the U.S. 3. Jazz was born in New Orleans about 100 years ago (early 20th century), but its roots can be found in the musical traditions of both Africa and Europe. In fact, some people say that jazz is a union of African and European music. 4. Kenny G. was born on 05 Jun 1956 in Seattle, Washington, U.S.. His birth name was Kenneth Bruce Gorelick. He is also called Kenny G. He is a Grammy winning American saxophonist. His fourth album, Duotones, brought him breakthrough success in 1986.Kenny G's main instrument is the soprano saxophone, but he also on occasion plays alto and tenor saxophone. He started playing the saxophone when he was 10 years old, in 1966. The saxophone he had as a student was a Buffet- Crampon alto saxophone. http://www.kennyg.com 5. The Jazz Festival is held every year in New Orleans, showing that Jazz is still a popular selection of music today. 6. The saxophone, piano, and trumpets are the most commonly used instruments. Jazz is both instrumental and vocal. 7. Facility Rental Tech Fees Equip. Rental Set Up/Tear Down Adv. Cost Salaries Promoter Peoria Civic Center $17,500 $10,000 $15,000 $12,500 $10,000 $75,000 $7,500 Orpheum Theatre $28,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $12,500 $100,000 $10,000 Soaring Eagle Casino $0 $7,500 $10,000 $10,000 $0 $100,000 $10,000 Count Basie Theatre $17,750 $10,000 $17,500 $17,000 $12,750 $100,000 $10,000 Memorial Auditorium $26,900 $15,000 $19,000 $20,000 $15,000 $150,000 $16,900 The Family Arena $32,500 $15,000 $15,000 $20,000 $15,000 $150,000 $17,500 Grove of Anaheim $47,000 $22,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $150,000 $20,000 Celebrity Theatre $58,900 $25,000 $20,000 $20,000 $17,500 $175,000 $25,000 Beau Rivage Resort $0 $7,500 $10,000 $10,000 $0 $100,000 $10,000 Totals $228,550 $127,000 $141,500 $144,500 $102,750 $1,100,000 $126,900 Transportation Cost Misc. Expenses $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000 $10,000 $10,000 $15,000 $17,000 $15,000 $17,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $10,000 $10,000 Totals $125,000 $134,000 TOTAL TOUR COST $2,230,200 8. www.kennyg.com http://www.billboard.com/charts#/charts