Jazzfest 2010 launches today (highlights: J. Scofield, K. Rosenwinkel, G. Duke)

by Michal Kašpárek on April 21, 2010

Kurt Rosenwinkel Standards Trio (source: kurtrosenwinkel.com)

Kurt Rosenwinkel Standards Trio (source: kurtrosenwinkel.com)

Probably the most important jazz festival of the season launches today. Jazzfest 2010 brings interesting concerts to several venues of Brno, some with free admission.

According to the culture editors of iDnes.cz, who know more about jazz than I do, highlights of the event are:

The festival has a great English language website with detailed info about the artists and venues. Check it out.

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Accommodation with the best value for money in the town, recommended by Brno Now readers:

For backpackers: Hostel Mitte

Hostel Mitte

  • Located in the historical centre, 5 minutes from main station
  • New and clean hostel (est. 2011) in a cool medieval building, free Wi-Fi and a tiny café serving excellent coffee
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The convenient choice: VV Hotel

Hotel VV

  • Well rated by families with young children
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  • In walking distance (300 m) to main station, Petrov cathedral and the historical centre
  • Next to the largest downtown shopping mall, Vaňkovka
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The luxurious choice: Barceló (a.k.a. Comsa Palace)

Hotel Barceló

  • Beautifully restored historical building
  • Right next to the catedral & town's nicest park
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