{"id":746,"date":"2018-05-28T11:47:57","date_gmt":"2018-05-28T18:47:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/?p=66352"},"modified":"2018-05-28T11:47:57","modified_gmt":"2018-05-28T18:47:57","slug":"vice-mayor-announces-ohio-players-to-headline-7th-annual-uptown-jazz-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/hi-lo\/music\/vice-mayor-announces-ohio-players-to-headline-7th-annual-uptown-jazz-festival","title":{"rendered":"Vice Mayor Announces Ohio Players to Headline 7th Annual Uptown Jazz Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long Beach Vice Mayor Rex Richardson announced the full lineup for the 7th Annual Uptown Jazz Festival, to take place on Saturday, June 9 at Houghton Park from 11:30AM to 6:30PM. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In partnership with Sixth District Councilmember Dee Andrews and Seventh District Councilmember Roberto Uranga, this year\u2019s free festival will have music, food, a bar garden, vendor booths, a kids\u2019 area and more, it was announced. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cSummer concerts are a tradition here in Long Beach, and we have a lot to celebrate at this year\u2019s Uptown Jazz Festival,\u201d said Richardson in a statement. \u201cIn our 7th year, I am thrilled to bring the legendary American Funk and R&amp;B band The Ohio Players, returning favorite DW3, and more great bands to Uptown. It will be an amazing show that the entire family can enjoy!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The complete lineup includes: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ohio Players \u2013 Hailing from Dayton, Ohio, the Ohio Players (formed in 1959) is an acclaimed American funk and R&amp;B group who enjoyed their greatest success in the 1970s, notably with their No. 1 album \u201cFire\u201d, led by the No. 1 title track and subsequent No. 1, \u201cI Want to Be Free\u201d. Heralded as the Ohio Players\u2019 masterpiece, the record combined seductive soulful vocals, the groove and beat of funk, and the alluring poetry of R&amp;B to create something timeless. The group is also known for their hits \u201cPain\u201d, \u201cFunky Worm\u201d and \u201cLove Rollercoaster.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DW3 &#8211; DW3 is Southern California\u2019s premiere R&amp;B, funk, and contemporary urban jazz powerhouse. \u00a0This will be the seventh year that the versatile ensemble has performed at the Uptown Jazz Festival!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elaine Gibbs &amp; Nu Soul &#8211; Elaine Gibbs was a finalist on Season 1 of the X Factor, and has been a singer since the age of 13. She is a writer, producer and performer who is known for her emotional and wide-ranging R&amp;B voice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La Verdad &#8211; L.A based La Verdad is one of the cities hottest Latin Jazz Salsa bands. Their stellar musicianship and infectious rhythms will surely get you on your feet and dancing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biscuits &amp; Gravy &#8211; Biscuits &amp; Gravy is a band built on friendships that exceed 30 plus years. \u00a0Members of the band come from various parts of the Los Angeles Region, such as Long Beach, Compton, Watts, &amp; Carson creating a sound that will get you moving. \u00a0Band members include David Wills (Drummer), Gene Durham (Bass), Emery \u2018Funky E\u2019 Beckles, and Kenny Harris (Lead, Background Vocals, &amp; Percussion).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andrews stated that the Uptown Jazz Festival brings out residents from all over Long Beach, and hopes this year\u2019s event will be another great gathering of those enjoying an afternoon of good food and music.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe Uptown Jazz Festival continues to be a fun and entertaining day to 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