Tempo: Around Town - All that hot jazz

By Frank Kuznik Staff Writer, The Prague Post It was hard to know which way to turn Monday, July 14 — Bastille Day for the Gallic-minded, and the opening day of the Bohemia Jazz Fest. While the French were throwing a great party in Malá Strana, some of the best music of the summer was lighting up Old Town Square.The Jazz Fest opened with an afternoon reception at the mayor’s residence, where organizer Rudy Linka welcomed sponsors and guests to the fest’s third year, noting “that’s a very long time in jazz.” One of the keys to the event’s remarkable success was there in the person of Mike Short, CEO of Pilsner Urquell, the fest’s biggest sponsor (among many).“This festival draws excellent artists from around the world,” Short said when asked about his company’s sponsorship. “We like to be associated with that.” Judging from... [read full story]