How can Jazz in the Park improve? Take the survey today.

By Jeff Sherman OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writer E-mail author | Author bio More articles by Jeff Sherman

Published Sept. 30, 2008 at 6:32 a.m.

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Posted by mariologist on Oct. 8, 2008 at 10:07 a.m. (report)

The genre changes and corporate invasion are two of the largest reasons that I no longer attend Jazz in the Park. VIP tables seem like a very pretentious thing for an event that is meant to bring all types of people together. In my humble opinion, it should remain free. Although it sounds nice to have more nationally renound acts, it would change this event into something completely different. Showcasing local Jazz talent is something that I strongly support.

Posted by slg367 on Oct. 2, 2008 at 5:52 a.m. (report)

I no longer attend Jazz in the park due to corporate take overs, tables reserved idea takes away from the simple event it was/ it is just not as fun, change is growth but somethings are just better left alone. It is sad that the people of all ages have to fight for a sit and the auroa isn't about the free music anymore. I was wondering how long it would take to change it up, corporate tables, is there a republican the head of this event?

Posted by upofan on Sept. 30, 2008 at 3:26 p.m. (report)

Sorry Jeff, but I have to disagree with BOTH of your points. Making people pay for a section will turn this into a money taking event that would snowball into a whole different festival then what this was supposed to be. Also, how would they get these big acts to come? Pay them more? How? Start charging people? My only wish...not really a recommendation...would be to make it JAZZ in the park. Not blues in the park...or salsa in the park. Stick to the original genre please.

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