The 2008 Russian River Jazz Festival celebrates 32 years of bringing world-class music and festival revelry to the Bay Area on Saturday and Sunday, September 6-7, at Johnson's Beach in Guerneville.

Headlining this year's two-day riverside concert are keyboardist George Duke; "Guitars & Saxes" featuring Gerald Albright, Peter White, Jeff Lorber and Jeff Golub; bassist Wayman Tisdale; singer Bobby Caldwell (aka the "Cat in the Hat"); and guitarist Earl Klugh.

Established in 1976, the Russian River Jazz Festival has evolved into one of the nation's top jazz events, and the quintessential end-of-summer celebration for Northern Californians. Enjoy great music and the finest local wines at a picturesque outdoor setting on the banks of the Russian River.

This year's concerts begin at 11 am (gates open at 10) and run until 6 pm each day. No glass, cans, alcohol, pets or high-back beach chairs will be permitted; low-back chairs (no higher than 32" in full upright position) are OK.

Tickets for the festival go on sale Thursday, June 19, and more details on this year's festival will be announced in mid-June.

For tickets or more info, call the festival box office at 707.869.1595 or visit the Russian River Jazz Festival website at www.omegaevents.com/jazzontheriver/.