Monterey Jazz Festival 2010

George Wein and Andrew Gilbert during interview session at 2010 Monterey Jazz Festival

Performance by Trombone Shorty at 2010 Monterey Jazz Festival

Performance by Billy Childs at 2010 Monterey Jazz Festival

Performance by Chick Corea, Kenny Garrett, Christian McBride and Roy Haynes at 2010 Monterey Jazz Festival

Performance by Angelique Kidjo and Dianne Reeves at 2010 Monterey Jazz Festival

Performance by Angelique Kidjo at 2010 Monterey Jazz Festival

Performance by Roy Haynes at 2010 Monterey Jazz Festival

Performance by John Firmin & the Johnny Nocturne Band at 2010 Monterey Jazz Festival

Performance by George Wein at 2010 Monterey Jazz Festival

Performance by Harry Connick at 2010 Monterey Jazz Festival

Performance by Dr. Lonnie Smith at 2010 Monterey Jazz Festival

The Monterey Jazz Festival rolled out its 53rd edition, with a mix of legendary artists, New Orleans funk, and a tribute to the greatest music promoter of all time.

There were electric performances by Monterey newbies Trombone Shorty, and Benin vocalist Angelique Kidjo, who took their acts to the crowd literally. George Wein who founded the Newport Jazz Festival, the Newport Folk Festival, and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, recalled his storied career in a captivating interview by jazz writer Andrew Gilbert. Wein then performed a set with his All-Star band led by Howard Alden and Ken Peplowski.