Pescara on the Adriatic coast is the capital and largest city in the central Italian region of Abruzzi. Pescara is proud to host the first Italian summer festival dedicated to jazz music. All the big names have played here. The Pescara Jazz Festival is slated to run from July 15 to July 18. Last year's star was Diana Krall. This year's stars include Wynton Marsalis and Lou Reed. For more information consult the Italian-language website http://www.pescarajazz.com/
The city of Chieti on Italy's Adriatic Coast is the proud host of the Donne In Jazz Festival from March 8th to March 15th. For more information consult the Italian-language site http://www.donneinjazz.com/edizione_2012.html.
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