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UMBRIA JAZZ TOP GIGS 2011

It's called Umbria Jazz, and in fact Ahmad Jamal, Herbie Hancock and Branford Marsalis are there for a reason. But the most expensive concerts are the ones of Carlos Santana, B.B. King, Liza Minnelli and the artist formerly known as Prince - or is it just Prince again? 

Whatever his name he is scoring the highest ticket price - 75€, right before Carlos Santana - 51€. If you wonder whether Liza is still going strong (or going strong again) you can get a cheap seat for 23€. And as every year we are treated to a Latin night with some of the Brazilian big shots: Gilberto Gil and Sergio Mendes - cheapest tickets 18€. See you there!
If you come, come early. Lots of free live music during the day and great atmosphere. Umbria Jazz - one of the few things you can't get in Tuscany. 
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