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2008

Multi-Grammy Winning Pianist Herbie Hancock and the Debbie Allen Dancers Electrify the Audience and "Rockit" to a Standing Ovation: In one of the most innovative and imaginative collaborations ever seen on the Playboy stage,Festival favorite Herbie Hancock was joined by over forty young dancers from The Debbie Allen Dance Academy for a special performance of Hancock’s renowned hit “Rockit.” A huge success with fans and critics alike, the electrifying performance brought the crowd to its feet for what was undoubtedly one of the longest standing ovations in the Festival’s 30 year history.

Dee Dee Bridgewater's 'Malian Journey' Captivates the Crowd: Returning to the Festival with a special group of musicians direct from Mali, Bridgewater traversed the musical landscape like no other. Backed by a blend of traditional Malian music, voices, and native African instruments in a colorful celebration of her cultural roots, Bridgewater’s enticing performance captivated Festivalgoers.

Tower of Power Celebrates Their 40th Anniversary and Dazzles Fans: With their signature horn driven sound, Tower of Power blazed on to the stage for another high octane performance. Mixing jazz, funk, rock, and soul, the group dazzled fans   with their high energy style, proving they are still “one of the world’s greatest rhythm and blues bands.”

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