George Clinton added to Fort Worth jazz fest lineup

The Jazz By the Boulevard festival will add a little funk to the mix this year with headliner George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic set for Sept. 11. Other acts scheduled for this yearÂ’s fest include The Blind Boys of Alabama on Sept. 13 and  Chris Botti on Sept. 12.

Clinton’s career dates back to 1955 when he was crooning as part of a doo-wop vocal group known as The Parliaments. He is best known for his work with Parliament Funkadelic in the ‘70s when the band had hits with songs like “Atomic Dog” and “Flashlight.” The band was known for its outrageous stage shows that blended funk, jazz, soul and rock. Clinton, 68, recently appeared on the CMT television show Gone Country where he wrote and performed country music.

Admission to the festival is $5 per person, per day for general festival admission and lawn seating. Children under 12 are free. The seventh annual Jazz By the Boulevard Music and Arts Festival is produced by Historic Camp Bowie Initiatives.

In conjunction with the announcement of George ClintonÂ’s appearance, the Omni Fort Worth Hotel announced a Jazz Under the Stars getaway package during the festival.

For more information: www.fortworthjazz.com