5th Annual Diet Coke Women In Jazz Festival

Diet Coke, the world's leading diet soft drink, and Jazz at Lincoln Center, the not-for-profit arts organization dedicated to inspiring and growing audiences for jazz, announced the 5th Annual Diet Coke Women in Jazz Festivalat Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola. The festival, spanning nearly a month, celebrates the great contributions women performers have made to jazz music.  The festival will feature nightly performances by some of the most influential women in jazz today as well as up-and-coming artists September 7 through October 5, 2009.  The festival is held at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola located in the home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, Frederick P. Rose Hall, Broadway at 60th St, 5th floor.

"Jazz is an extremely important part of our culture and the impact that women have had on this phenomenal artistic expression cannot go unnoticed.   The Coca-Cola Company is proud to celebrate the 5th Annual Women in Jazz series with a lineup of amazing female artists.  And what better way to do so then over an ice cold Diet Coke at New York City’s hottest jazz spot, Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola," said Steven Boyd, Regional Vice President of The Coca-Cola Company.

Featuring:

	Amina Figarova Quintet Mon, Sep 7 Featuring Amina Figarova (piano), Bart Platteau (flute), Ernie Hammes (trumpet), Marc Mommaas (tenor saxophone), Jeroen Vierdag (bass), Chris Strik (drums).
	Renee Rosnes Quartet w/ Lewis Nash, Peter Washington & Special Guest Steve Nelson Tue-Sun Sep 8-13 Featuring Renee Rosnes (piano), Lewis Nash (drums), Peter Washington (bass), Steve Nelson (vibes). After Hours: Sarah Manning Quartet (9/8 only) After Hours: Helen Sung Trio (9/10-9/12 only)
	Elana James & The Hot Club of Cowtown Mon, Sep 14 Featuring Elana James (violin), Jake Irwin (bass, vocals), Whit Smith (guitar, vocals).
	Marian McPartland & Friends Tue, Sep 15 After Hours: Tuesday, September 15 - Helen Sung Trio
	Marlena Shaw w/Sherrie Maricle & The DIVA Jazz Orchestra Wed-Sun, Sep 16-20 After Hours: Wed-Sat Sep 16-19 - Rose Rutledge Quintet
	Valerie Capers Quintet Mon-Tue, Sep 21-22 After Hours: Tue, Sep 22 - Roberta Piket Trio w/Billy Mintz
	Carmen Lundy Quintet w/ Special Guest Bobby Watson Wed-Sun, Sep 23-27 7:30pm & 9:30pm only Featuring Carmen Lundy (vocals), Bobby Watson (alto saxophone), Geri Allen (piano), Kenny Davis (bass), Steve Williams (drums), Mayra Casales (percussion). After Hours: Wed-Sat, Sep 23-26 – Roberta Piket Trio w/ Billy Mintz
	Evi Siamanda Sings Mimis Plessas w/Mimis Plessas, Christos Rafaldes Mon, Sep 28 Featuring Evi Siamanda (vocals), Mimis Plessas (piano, composer), Christos Rafalides (vibes)
	Karrin Allyson w/Rod Fleeman, Peter Washington & Lewis Nash Tue-Sun, Sep 29-Oct 4 - 7:30pm & 9:30pm only Featuring Karrin Allyson (vocals), Rod Fleeman (guitar), Peter Washington (bass), Lewis Nash (drums). After Hours: Tue-Sat, Sep 29-Oct 3 - Lisa Parrott & Friends
	Nikki Yanofsky - Ella: Of Thee I Sing Mon, Oct 5

WHEN: 
Headliners: 7:30 & 9:30 p.m., additional 11:30 p.m. set Friday & Saturday
AFTER HOURS: 11:00 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 12:45 a.m. Friday & Saturday
UPSTARTS! Mondays: 7:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.

WHERE:
Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, 5th floor, Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, on Broadway at 60th Street, New York City.

HOW: 
Cover charge for weekly headliners is $30 Tuesday-Thursday and Sunday; $35 Friday and Saturday; $20 Monday; $10 After Hours.
Student rates are: $15 headliners, $10 Monday and $5 After Hours.  The food and beverage minimum is in effect for all sets: $10 at the tables, $5 at the bar. Call (212) 258-9595 or visit www.jalc.org.

SPECIAL OFFER
September 7 through October 5, festival attendees, show your Duane Reade Dollar Rewards Club Card at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola and your first specialty drink featuring any Coca-Cola product (up to $14 in value) is on the house.