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Telluride Jazz Festival Features Frenchy

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Live Performance Painter, Frenchy, Heading to Telluride Jazz Festival 2013

Frenchy is headed to the Rocky Mountains August 2-4! He created the poster art for the 2013 Telluride Music Festival in Colorado. This year marks the 37th anniversary of the storied festival and features another incredible line-up set amongst the scenic beauty of the high-perched San Juan Mountains.

In addition to the festival poster featuring the legendary Dr. Lonnie Smith, Frenchy will be in the middle of the action capturing performances from Dr. Smith, John Scofield, New Orleans Suspects, and Galactic. Check this site and follow Frenchy on Twitter to see the paintings as they are produced.

This year, Frenchy is partnering with Telluride’s Elinoff Gallery. The Elinoff Gallery is home to an incredible collection of fine jewelry and even more stunning array of fine art. This exclusive outlet will showcase some of Frenchy’s work as well as display the original painting from this year’s festival poster throughout the weekend. Stop on by!

 

Frenchy To Paint 2013 JazzFest Gala

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Frenchy To Paint 2013 JazzFest Gala for the 2nd Year.

The JazzFest Gala is the kickoff event for the world famous New Orleans Jazz Fest happening this year, April 26 to May 5. Frenchy will be on hand for the second straight year to paint performances for the Jazz & Heritage Gala.

Last year, Frenchy painted Trombone Shorty with the live painting selling for $5,000! Seventy percent of the proceeds were donated back to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation.

This year he will be painting his favorite New Orleans brass band, the Grammy Award winning Rebirth Brass Band as well as the host, jazz trumpeter, Kermit Ruffins.

Ever the arts and cultural ambassador for his beloved New Orleans, Frenchy will be covering the festival for the 16th time! Every year he paints for two weeks straight. This time will be no different, starting from the opening gala on April 25th he will go straight through to May 5th painting during the day and some special late night shows. We will release a full schedule closer to the fesssss-ty.

Stay tuned to his Facebook and Twitter channels for all the action from Frenchy’s perspective during JazzFest 2013.

Here were the paintings from this years Jazz Fest Gala …