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JULY/AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2021 | 7 Presented by Rainbow Promotions, LLC in association with Robbie Todd Productions LLC For Tickets and Information: Rainbow Promotions, LLC | (562) 424-0013 | rainbowpromotions.com #SDSmoothJazzFest Lalah Hathaway Norman Brown Alex Bugnon FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Maysa Nick Colionne Brian Simpson SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM September 3-4, 2021 SMALE RIVERFRONT PARK Gerald Albright Damien Escobar Keiko Matsui Nestor Torres All acts and times are subject to change without prior notice.
8 | SMOOTH JAZZ NEWS Publisher and Managing Editor Melanie Maxwell Operations & Distribution Manager Craig Collier Copy Editors JoAnn Armke PaulaBarbaraFitzgeraldKnoxBradSondak Contributor Ken Capobianco Contributing Photographers Pat Benter Chyna DescribePhotographyTheFaunaAnthonyDixonKindaleGodbeeCooperHardwickRajNaikAndrewNewmanColinPeckAaronRiceLoriStoll Graphic Design Gina Mancini Smooth Jazz News 5519 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., #134 San Diego, CA www.smoothjazznews.comsmoothjazznews@aol.com858-541-191992117 As we ease back into post-pandemic life, we will publish two quarterly issues of Smooth Jazz News in 2021: July-August-September and October-NovemberDecember; and five bimonthly issues in 2022: March-April, May-June, July-August, September-October and November-December. The publisher assumes no responsibility for claims or actions of its advertisers. Opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of the publisher, staff or advertisers. No portion of this publication may be reproduced in any form without prior written permission from the publisher. ©2021, Smooth Jazz News | All rights reserved Smooth-Jazz @SmoothJazzNewsNews/123513291125001 CONTENTS Smooth Jazz News merchandise Get festival-ready with our gear Notes from the Publisher Kick over your bucket list; someday is now! DISCover New Music Create your soundtrack for a post-pandemic summer Justin-Lee Schultz Look out! There’s a titanic new talent riding a big wave of success. Catch him at the Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest and Marcus Anderson’s Jazz AND Coffee Escape this summer. Find your live smooth jazz bliss with our Annual Jazz Guides for Concert Festivals...........................................38Cruises.............................................22Series................................16 Catalina Island Travel Planning Guide How to get there and where to stay when you go to JazzTrax or any day Peter White In a conversation with the guitar great, he talks about his pandemic respite, his roots with English bands, how he got his signature sound, and the joy of reconnecting with fellow musicians and fans Calendar of smooth jazz events Concerts, festivals and brunches nationwide Smooth Jazz News subscription Receive the print magazine in your mailbox FREE-CD-with-subscription offer Receive a FREE CD when you renew or subscribe to Smooth Jazz News at the 30th Annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest 106121416 2024284545 BenterPatPhoto: Live music is back! And, this issue is dedicated to guiding you to the best concerts, cruises and festivals. BenterPatPhoto: PhotographyChynaPhoto:BenterPatPhoto:
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So, don’t wait to make your summer great. Plan a new adventure or book a return to a cherished destination today.
As we ease back into post-pandemic life, our biggest challenge might be deciding which events to attend. The smooth jazz circuit is filled with jazz festivals, concerts and cruises yearround, but this summer is exploding with a variety of options, ranging from wine country concert destinations and coastal art show performances to weekend festival getaways. To help you transform your bucket list into a to-do list, we’ve created special Jazz Concert Series, Festival and Cruise Guides featuring events through 2023. If you’re like me, you not only missed the live music and travel we love so much, but also the friendships we’ve formed over our shared passions. And, if I’ve learned anything from enduring a pandemic that put our lives under lockdown, it’s that tomorrow is not promised, and how important it is to remember that “someday” is now.
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• THE TIME IS NOW (ODL Music Co.)
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Gabriel Mark Hasselbach is a nimble and lyrical flugelhornist, flutist and trumpeter with mad skills. He has 15 albums under his name, 10 smooth jazz Billboard hits, a West Coast Music Award, plus the 2011 Canadian Smooth Jazz Album of the Year, and Instrumentalist of the Year Awards.
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Continuously grooving and sonically inventive, contemporary jazz saxophonist Dee Lucas delivers more cutting edge with the release of his ninth recording, THE TIME IS NOW. With his unique licks and fresh melodies, Lucas brings to the party Blake Aaron, David P. Stevens, George Freeman, Darryl Williams, Adam Hawley, Lew Laing Jr. and Gino Rosaria on his most celebrated project to date. At: iTunes, www.amazon.com www.deelucas.com
It’s My Time (Willie Bradley Music)
• “Life Partner” single (LINDSEED Music/Records DK) Former lead vocalist with Santana for 25 years, and 11-time Grammy winner, Tony Lindsay’s new single, “Life Partner,” features Tom E. Politzer from Tower of Power on saxophone.
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• They Call Me Big New York (Christian de Mesones) Bassist Christian de Mesones has crafted a stellar album comprised of 10 spirit-raising original compositions that showcase an outstanding collection of musicians. It also offers the listener a generous helping of Latin flair, funk and urban grooves representative of de Mesones’ more than 40 years composing and performing across various musical genres.
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Tranquility is a melody-rich, contemporary jazz listening experience. Produced by Paul Brown, the set consists of funky R&B grooves and sophisticated instrumental pop that includes collaborations with Shane Theriot, Greg Vail, Lee Thornburg, Roberto Vally and others. Les Sabler brings fresh vibrancy, fluidity and sparkle to his trademark super melodic, coolly infectious midtempo style.
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Bold, yet simultaneously charming; edgy, yet at the same time beautiful. These seemingly opposing adjectives might well-describe the music of artist-trumpeter Willie Bradley, but also fittingly tell about the man! Bradley’s music brings together many varied styles, but takes smooth jazz to a whole new level. Check out his latest release, It’s My Time AvAilAble At: iTunes, www.amazon.com, www.spotify.com Website: www.williebradley.net
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The EP Am I Black Enough 4 You?!?! by No Plan B fea turing V Jeffrey Smith is a kinetic emulsion of Afro, Caribbean and jazz influences. It is produced by multi-instrumentalist Smith, who is best known as a founding member of the group The Family Stand. The music is also featured in the indie mockumentary film “Am I Black Enough 4 You?,” which is directed by Kevin Harewood and features comedian AJ Jamal and actor E. George Perry. AvAilAble At: iTunes, www.amazon.com, www.cdbaby.com, https://play.google.com, https://music.apple.com/ Website: www.facebook.com/indiezstreetsfilms
From Miles and Coltrane to the Brecker Brothers, the pairing of sax and trumpet defines great jazz and funk. Billboard artists Andrew Neu and Rob Zinn continue that tradition performing as A2Z. Teaming up with hitmaker-producer Adam Hawley and an all-star rhythm section, “A to Z” is their first collaborative single. Tearing a page from great horn bands, the song sizzles from start to finish with Neu and Zinn bringing their unique styles and signature horn licks.
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PEET PROJECT • Ups & Downs (Beagle Beat Records) Ups & Downs, the Peet Project’s latest studio album, showcases the band’s original mix of pop, funk and jazz with the help of featured artists Paul Brown, Michael Lington, Marcus Anderson and Ilya Serov. Having yielded multiple Billboard hits and a Best Song of 2020 award from JazzTrax.com already, the material definitely deserves the attention of discerning listeners.
• Am I Black Enough 4 You?!?! (EDclectic Entertainment)
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• Playing It Forward (Hi-Falutin’ Music)
With a rich and varied range of contemporary jazz tracks featuring a diverse blend of musicians and producers from all over the country, Alexander Zonjic’s Playing It Forward merges soulful expressions and technical artistry with tracks crafted by GRAMMY-award-winning artist Jeff Lorber, including contributions from the late Chuck Loeb, James Lloyd, Paul Jackson Jr., Michael Thompson, Evan Garr and Justin-Lee Schultz. It’s Zonjic’s first album release in 10 years.
Ultimately, the record reveals an immensely talented musician and songwriter refining his craft and harnessing his raw abilities.
The South African native moved with his family to Michigan when he was 8 years old. The family relocated to North Carolina, which has a vibrantly eclectic music scene. Schultz was born into a musical family; his father, Julius, is a guitarist, and his older sister, Jamie-Leigh, is a drummer. He found himself onstage playing with his father and sister, and never looked back, com mitting to becoming a musician soon after that performance.
“He experiences music in a different way, where he sees everything and is totally conscious of every note and the relatio nship between the notes. He has so much fun and can create with such joy.”
“At the moment, I’m just trying to find my sound, discover what I like and what I want to explore. It’s about discovery at this point,” Schultz said via phone recently about his album and the direction of his music.
—Jeff Lorber
Multi-instrumental jazz prodigy Justin-Lee Schultz is only 14 years old, but you’d never know it by talking to him. The wunderkind, who was born in South Africa and now lives in North Carolina, is remarkably poised and eloquent when speaking about his music and burgeoning career. His confidence and self-assured demeanor are reflected in his music. His debut smooth jazz record, Gruv Kid (Shanachie), was released late last year to chart success and positive critical notices. He worked with numerous jazz luminaries, including Jeff Lorber, Gerald Albright, Bob James, Harvey Mason, Najee and others, to create an ambitious and satisfying set of smooth jazz that nods to pop and one of his main influences, Stevie Wonder.
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“It was a great experience and sort of surreal for me because I’ve been listening to these artists from before I started playing, A chorus of praise from pros and critics ALL THE RAVE!
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“I was into everything about him. He is such an amazing songwriter and singer and multi-instrumentalist. That’s something I want to work towards. All of his albums are insane,” Schultz said with enthusiasm. “ Songs in the Key of Life, Talking Book and other albums are incredible. There are so many different elements and changes in his music. He helped to revolutionize mu sic in the ’70s and the ’80s, and that’s what intrigues me.”
Schultz plays a variety of instruments, including piano, bass and guitar, and wrote or co-wrote four of the songs on Gruv Kid, which also has compositions from his father, James and Wonder, who is a major influence on his work. The teen said he admires Wonder’s musical versatility, songwriting genius and boundary-breaking vision.
“I started seriously about three weeks after I first started playing. I was 5, and I did my first show with my dad,” he said. “Being onstage and performing for people made me find what I’m passionate about. I had a low attention span at the time and would only practice for maybe five or 10 minutes.
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“Gradually over time, that five minutes turned into two hours, which turned into four hours, and that turned into six hours. Practice was all about exploration for me. It wasn’t like ‘I have to go practice’––I was really excited to do it because I’m always finding new things I’m wanting to do.”
One would think that a young teenager would be intimidated by working with such a stellar cast of musicians on his debut album, but Schultz said he felt welcomed and comfortable. He had to collaborate with each musician via the internet because of the pandemic.
Schultz claimed he is always looking to expand his range.
He’s excited about taking his music on the road after a long period of downtime during the pandemic shutdown. He is scheduled to play Marcus Anderson’s Jazz AND Coffee Escape on Aug. 7, and the 30th Annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest on Aug. 13 with Pieces of a Dream and Maysa. “I haven’t played many shows over the past 18 months, so I’m really looking forward to getting out in front of an audience and let them hear me,” he enthused. “It should be fun. It’s what I’ve been doing since I was 5, and it’s what I love to do. Not playing during the pandemic was tough, so now it’s going to be cool to be out there.”
“I came across the talk box on social media––I saw this guy named Mr. Talk Box using it on a Bruno Mars song called ‘24K Magic,’” Schultz said. “I was fascinated by it and did some research. I asked my dad if he could get me one and then tried it out and fell in love with it. I still want to use it going forward because it brings a different feel and sound. Hopefully, I can begin to sing without it but still incorporate it in different ways.”
While he’s working in jazz now, he believes his future is wide open as he listens to new music of all genres. “I do listen to a lot of music.
“I’m grateful being around them because I get to learn from so many musicians from different backgrounds. They treat me great, and I try to absorb as much as possible every time, whether it’s from a face-to-face conversation or just listening to their music. I always try to take stuff away from everyone I work with.”
He said he absorbed a great deal by working with James, Jonathan Butler, Pieces of a Dream and the rest of the all-star guests. “I learned a lot from them from the music production side or songwriting or how to develop solos.
Keyboard great and jazz fusion pioneer Lorber, who plays and produces on the album, has a great appreciation for Schultz and is enthusiastic about his potential. “His talent is unbelievable. He’s a genius young prodigy. When I was young, I was considered something of a prodigy, I guess, but I didn’t learn how to play at his level until I left high school and went to Berklee College of Music and had a chance to practice eight hours a day for a long while and studied with some great teachers.
Lorber said he sees a bright future for the young multiinstrumentalist and thinks he can work in any musical genre.
“I worked out a schedule with my mom and dad, but it was always balanced with school because that’s the priority. It was always school and then music. Once I was done with my schoolwork at 2 or 3 p.m., I was free to do music. School has always been important, and it’s still the priority.”
He added that, unlike other child prodigies, he has no intentions to dedicate himself solely to music, and will head to college when he graduates high school. “I would like to go to the Berklee College of Music. It’s really prestigious and someplace I think I can learn from.”
Bruno Mars is a favorite, and I love Anderson .Paak. And, Jacob Collier is great. I love how he’s himself and does new things. Of course, Michael Jackson, too. He’s timeless.”
A social media star w ith a large following on Instagram and other platforms, Schultz doesn’t need a website to reach his generation’s audience, but he will have one shortly for older generations of jazz and smooth jazz fans who might not use social media.
On the record, Schultz implements the “talk box” or vocoder into his vocals. The vocoder distorts or modulates the human voice for a somewhat otherworldly sound. It’s be en used by a number of artists across the music spectrum, including electronic music pioneers Kraftwerk and Laurie Anderson, but most famously by Wonder and Peter Frampton (immortalized on his epic “Do You Feel Like We Do”).
“With his toolkit, he can do whatever he wants to do, but I just hope he’s allowed to grow up and take his time. If he needs to learn from other people beyond the amazing stuff that he’s been able to figure out on his own, it would be nice and helpful. I hope he has the opportunity to become a well-rounded g uy who has a long career as a world-class musician, which he already is––actually, he already was about two years ago.”
“I’m currently working on new music and writing,” he said. “I’m not sure what genre I’ll be doing in the future. I’m always trying to be creative by using new ideas. I’ll probably do what I know––jazz––and incorporate other things into it to develop and see where I go.” like from 2. To have them on my record is incredible. They are the nicest people.”
Schultz said he lives a normal teenage life. His friends acknowledge his success, and they take it in stride. “Most of my friends are musicians in their own field, so we all hang out. I feel comfortable around them. I also have a very good support system with my family, so that helps.”
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While playing music takes up a good part of Schultz’s life, he maintains it never interferes with his education, which always comes first.
Aug. 13 30th Annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest (with Pieces of a Dream and Maysa) DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, Grand Ballroom Reading, Pennsylvania www.berksjazzfest.com Aug. 7 Marcus Anderson’s Jazz AND Coffee Escape Diana Wortham Theatre Asheville, North Carolina www.jazzandcoffee-escape.net 828-257-4530 May 13-20 and May 20-27, 2022 Dave Koz & Friends at Sea Amsterdam-British Isles Aboard Royal Caribbean’s Jewel of the Seas www.davekozcruise.com 800-225-5759 On Tour Photo: Kindale Godbee
“He’s just a wonderful player, and it seems he has perfect pitch because the way he hears stuff is incredible. He experiences music in a different way, where he sees everything and is totally conscious of every note and the relationship between the notes. He has so much fun and can create with such joy. He has learned how to play guitar and bass along with keyboards and is incredible already.”
16 | SMOOTH JAZZ NEWSSMOOTH A GUIDE FOR GETTING BACK TO THE SWEET LIF E ! 16 | SMOOTH JAZZ NEWS By Melanie Maxwell As we ease back into our smooth jazz lives, in-person events are reopening and welcoming us back. To help you plan for vaccinated, post-COVID fun, we’ve combined our Annual Jazz Festival, Concert Series and Cruise Guides into this print edition, our first since pausing production in March 2020. So, crack out your calendar and start planning for post-pandemic pleasures! We’re wearing our concert outfits FESTIVALS • CONCER T S • CRUISES We’re booking an amazing jazz cruise Smooth Jazz Alive ! We’re traveling to fabulous festivals
JULY/AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2021 | 17JULY/AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2021 | 17 Venue : Festival of Arts, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, California Getting there : Flights are available into the John Wayne Airport, Orange County (SNA), Long Beach Airport (LGB), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), and San Diego International Airport (SAN). Distance to the venue is approximately 13 miles from SNA, 33 miles from LGB, 52 miles from LAX, and 73 miles from SAN. Festival of Arts presents Art, Jazz, Wine and Chocolate Laguna Beach, .........................................................California Lineup (starts at 5:30 p.m.): Thursday, July 8: Kleber Jorge Thursday, July 15: Tony Guerrero’s Big Band Thursday, July 22: Girl’s Jazz Night with Tony Guerrero Thursday, July 29: Bill Cantos Thursday, Aug. 5: Brian Simpson Thursday, Aug. 12: Teka Thursday, Aug. 19: Billy Valentine Thursday, Aug. 26: Pretzel Logic Thursday, Sept. 2: Scott Wilkie Band continued on page 18 JA Z Z CONCE RT SERIES GUIDE 2021 BenterPatPhoto: Rick Braun thrills fans at Thornton Winery’s 2019 Champagne Concert Series Photo:PatBenter Festival of Arts presents Art, Jazz, Wine and Chocolate in Laguna Beach, California
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Tickets and information : Concerts are free with purchase of Festival of Arts admission. Wine and chocolate pairings (for those aged 21 and over) are an additional $20. Limited seating is available in a reserved section for $35 per person per concert. For more information, visit www.foapom.com/events/art-jazz-winechocolate/ or call 949-494-1145.
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Festival of Arts Concerts Beach, His Big Bombastic Eric Marienthal All-Stars Adams and East Soul Side Deal : Festival of Arts, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, California there : Flights are available into the John Wayne Airport, Orange County (SNA), Long Beach Airport (LGB), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), and San Diego International Airport (SAN). Distance to the venue is approximately 13 miles from SNA, 33 miles from LGB, 52 miles from LAX, and 73 miles from SAN.
Parking : There are eight public parking lots in the City of Laguna Beach, as well as meters, most of which accept credit cards. Laguna Beach Transit also offers free shuttle service to the venue from locations along Pacific Coast Hwy. and Laguna Canyon Road.
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Parking : There are eight public parking lots in the City of Laguna Beach, as well as meters, most of which accept credit cards. Laguna Beach Transit also offers free shuttle service to the venue from locations along Pacific Coast Hwy. and Laguna Canyon Road, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Tickets and information : Free admission with purchase of Festival of Arts ticket. Limited seating is available in a reserved section for $50 per person per concert. For more information, visit www.foapom. com/events/concerts-on-the-green/ or call 949-494-1145.
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Lineup: Saturday, Aug. 28: Peter White and Euge Groove, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11: Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns Tour featuring Kirk Whalum, Mindi Abair and Vincent Ingala, 7 p.m. (sold-out)
Saturday, Oct. 23: Boney James, 7 p.m. (sold-out)
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Sunday, Sept. 12: Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns Tour featuring Kirk Whalum, Mindi Abair and Vincent Ingala, 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18: Chris Botti, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2: RnR featuring Rick Braun and Richard Elliot, 7 p.m.
Venue : Thornton Winery, 32575 Rancho California Road, Temecula, California
Getting there : Flights are available into the Ontario International Airport (ONT), San Diego International Airport (SAN), and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Distance to the venue is approximately 55 miles from ONT, 65 miles from SAN, and 95 miles from LAX.
JULY/AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2021 | 19 South Coast Winery Resort & Spa presents Rhythm on the Vine® Jazz Concert Series Temecula, .........................................................................California Lineup (doors open at 6:15 p.m.,VIP meet-and-greet starts at 6:15 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m.): July 18: Paul Brown and Gregg Karukas Aug. 1: Steve Oliver, Brian Simpson and special guest Will Donato Aug. 15: Michael Paulo, Adam Hawley and guest Darryl Williams Venue : South Coast Winery Resort & Spa, Vintner’s Garden, 34843 Rancho California Road, Temecula, California Getting there : Flights are available into the Ontario International Airport (ONT), San Diego International Airport (SAN), and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Distance to the venue is approximately 58 miles from ONT, 68 miles from SAN, and 98 miles from LAX. Parking : Free parking Staying there : South Coast Winery Resort & Spa offers villas that allow guests direct access to vineyards from their patio. Villas and suites encompass between 490 and 1,150 square feet and feature amenities such as faux and gas fireplaces, soothing deep soaking tubs, plush bathrobes and complimentary Wi-Fi. Tickets and information : www.southcoastwinery.com, 844-841-1406 JULY/AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2021 | 19 South Coast Winery Resort & Spa’s Rhythm on the Vine® Jazz Concert Series
By Melanie Maxwell SUMMER IS A GREAT TIME TO SAIL 26 miles from the Southern California coastline to Catalina Island. However, October is even better for genre enthusiasts because that’s when the Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival transforms Avalon, the island’s only city, into a smooth jazz paradise. For two consecutive weekends, Oct. 14-17 and 21-24, Art Good presents the stars of smooth jazz, starting with Thursday Nights “Unplugged” on the sand at Descanso Beach, and Friday through Sunday inside the non-gaming Catalina Casino building’s ballroom.
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22 | SMOOTH JAZZ NEWSSMOOTH JAZZ-THEMED CRUISES Full-ship charters hosted by the stars of smooth jazz May 13-20 and May 20-27, 2022 Dave Koz & Friends at Sea Amsterdam-British Isles Netherlands, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, England Lineup: Brian McKnight, Regina Belle, comedian Sinbad, Rick Braun, Jonathan Butler, Vincent Ingala, Keiko Matsui, Kirk Whalum, Peter White, Nick Colionne, Eric Darius, Ellis Hall, Chris Walker, Javier Colon, Ariana Savalas, Spencer Day, Julian Vaughn, Marcus Anderson, Matt Cusson, Ilya Serov, Adrian Crutchfield, Darren Rahn, Carl Wockner, Adam Hawley, The J.L.S Experience (with Justin-Lee Schultz, Julius Schultz and Jamie-Leigh Schultz), Dylan Chambers, Justin Hopkins, Oli Silk, John Stoddart, Elle Cato, Rebecca Jade, Ashling Cole, Patrick Bradley, Beatles Experience, Jaconnell Mouton and DJ Will ReelSoul Embarkation: Amsterdam, Netherlands Ship: Royal Caribbean’s Jewel of the Seas Ports of call: Cork, Ireland; Glasgow, Scotland; Dover, England; Holyhead, Wales; Amsterdam, Netherlands Booking and information: www.davekozcruise.com, 800-225-5759
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Dave Koz toasts his guests during the Dave Koz & Friends at Sea sail-away party in Sydney, Australia
Two, seven-day full-ship charter sailings
Rick Braun, Peter White, Kirk Whalum and Marc Antoine Week A sailing, Aug. 4: Arles, France Week B sailing, Aug. 11: : Lyon, France : AmaWaterways AmaCello : Sailing on the Rhone River between Arles and Lyon, France; visiting Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Tournon, Vienne and Lyon. Optional pre- and post-cruise in Paris, France, and Booking and information: www.rickbraun.com, 520-219-3381
2022: Colors of Provence
Two, seven-day full-ship charters Sailing on the Moselle River, between Luxembourg and Nuremberg, Germany
Lineup: Rick Braun, Jeffrey Osborne, Vincent Ingala and special guest Dave Koz Week One sailing, July 25: Embarkation: Luxembourg City, Luxembourg Week Two sailing, Aug. 1: Embarkation: Nuremberg, Germany
Ship: AmaWaterways AmaCerto
Rick Braun’s River Cruise Getaway
Rick Braun hosts his 2022 River Cruise Getaway aboard AmaWaterways AmaCello
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Ports of call: Nuremberg; Bamberg, Würzburg; Wertheim; Rüdesheim; the Rhine Gorge; Cochem; Trier, Germany; and Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. Optional pre- and postcruise in Paris, France; Luxembourg City, Luxembourg; and Munich, Germany. Booking: www.rickbraun.com, 520-219-3381
Sailing on the Rhone River between Arles and Lyon, France
2023: Europe’s Rivers and Castles
July 25 and Aug. 1, 2023
Rick Braun’s River Cruise Getaway
“I know it wasn’t that way for a lot of musicians, but I appreciated the break. I haven’t had that kind of time to relax at home, so it wasn’t like a lost year at all.”
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By Ken Capobianco fter a year of downtime from touring because of the pandemic, smooth jazz guitarist Peter White is back onstage in front of live audiences with a full schedule of shows booked throughout the rest of the year. White is enjoying playing in front of his devoted fans again, but unlike many musicians who found the protracted period of idle time trying, White thought it was a welcome respite from the usual grind.
The master guitar stylist resumes his role as a prime-time jazz stage star
PETE R W H I T E
He enjoyed quality time with his wife, Robin, and daughter, Charlotte, while getting some exercise and creating new music.
“I actually found the time to be very relaxing. I’m on the road so much during the year, I was able to spend time with my family, record songs, and do things like play soccer in the park with friends. It’s great to kick the ball around,” White said recently via phone from Florida, where he was set to perform.
“What I like is I can respond to people from around the world––and that’s a very unique thing because you can be talking to someone in Peru or somewhere far away. They write very thoughtful things and show how much the music means to them. It’s quite remarkable.”
The guests on the new record include Rick Braun, Vincent Ingala, flute player Marc Macisso, a longtime friend of White who also played in Stewart’s ’70s band, and the influential jazz-R&B saxophone legend Ernie Watts.
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White said one of the most valuable lessons he learned as a musician came during his first job with Al Stewart in the 1970s when he worked with Alan Parsons, the great British musician and producer, on Stewart’s seminal Year of the Cat album, which put White on the map. It helped define his now-patented guitar sound (especially with “On the Border,” a song White insists all his fans should hear).
He said he spent a good deal of time during the pandemic chatting with fans through Facebook, but the remote dialogue lacked the intimacy and electricity that can only be derived from live performances.“It’sabigdifference than interacting with fans on Facebook. I actually enjoy that to an extent, but I try to answer questions that let you know they are fans and listen to the music––they have put thought into what they are asking.
The Los Angeles resident, who has a new record due out later this year, believes there are pitfalls to spending too much time on social
Makemedia.nomistake—White is certainly pleased to be interacting with fans again because he feels that’s part of what defines him as a musician.“Ofcourse, I’m happy to be out playing live now. It’s been great to reconnect with everyone,” the 66-year-old guitarist-keyboardist said. “I’ve actually played a few shows this year, so we are gradually getting back into things. I played the Seabreeze Jazz Festival just a bit ago, “That’s what being a musician is about—that communication and interaction. It’s why we play. I missed the genuine connection with fans. You can’t get that through social media.”
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He humorously recalled the period just before things shut down when he was set to do a cruise. “We were going to go out, and the choice was, ‘You can get on the ship but you might not be able to get off.’ Trust me, that was a pretty easy decision to make.” All of the smooth jazz-themed cruises scheduled for 2020 and 2021 were postponed until 2022. The good-natured artist––a charmingly discursive conversationalist––is mostly tight-lipped about his as-yet-to-be-titled new album he is in the process of finishing (he hopes to have it out this summer).
He explained that one of the most unfortunate drawbacks of the shutdown was his inability to meaningfully connect with other musicians, especially on cruises.
will be playing the Boscov’s Berks Jazz Festival on Aug. 14 as part of its 30th Anniversary All-Star Celebration. “I’m not doing a show of my own, but the festival is always a good time, and I’ve been playing there for many years,” he said. “One thing I’m looking forward to is seeing a lot of the musicians again. You get to see your friends after missing them for so long.”
“I did miss the cruises because I get to spend a lot of time with so many musicians in a perfect atmosphere. It’s so relaxed––there’s no rush. You are not in and out of a city overnight.”
“He taught me no musician is bigger than the song, and the song always comes first. That’s a philosophy I’ve followed throughout my entire career. Now, a lot of musicians, especially in jazz, might not agree—the emphasis is more on the playing, and what they bring. I will always believe it’s the song.”
and I played with Eric Marienthal at Spaghettini in Seal Beach a few weeks before that,” added White, who said he’s been fully vaccinated for HeCOVID-19.explained that there are very few things in life that can replicate the rush a musician feels when he is onstage, feeling the love from an audience. “Ultimately, that’s what being a musician is about––that communication and interaction. It’s why we play. I missed the genuine connection with fans. You can’t get that through social media.”
“There are times when I see ‘Hello’ and I think, ‘What am I going to do with this?’” he laughed while recollecting some of the more mundane correspondences he’s received. ‘Do I just say hello back?’
“After a while of doing that, I think, ‘Well, I really haven’t done anything but this. Maybe I should get to work. Social media can be time-consuming, and I think people were probably more productive before it came along. There comes a time when I have to step away fromWhiteit.”
He said it follows in the extremely eclectic nature of his past records with an expansive mix of genres and tempos. “I always like to vary them and not get stuck with one sound. It doesn’t have a theme. I was never a concept guy. Other than the Christmas records, the only album that may have had a concept was Glow, and that was about 20 years ago (2001). To me, it’s always been about the songs. You have to have good songs––that’s the basis of everything.”
“I started it awhile ago,” he said. “I got interrupted when I was asked to record songs for STARLUX Airlines. That music was supposed to be exclusively for them, but it turned out to be an album (Music for STARLUX Airlines, 2019). I picked up with the new album earlier this year and have been recording since then.”
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“I wish I could tell you something extremely exotic like underwater pole vaulting, but other than going out to the park to play what they call soccer here––we call it football––with my friends (including Macisso)––there’s nothing exciting.”
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ON TOUR
For a complete tour schedule, including A Peter White Christmas featuring Mindi Abair and Vincent Ingala, visit peterwhite.com
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“To me, it’s always been about the songs. You have to have good songs— that’s the basis of everything.”
He does have a love of books. “I like to read. I read a lot of musicians’ autobiographies. Roger Daltrey’s is interesting. I grew up loving The Who––you have to remember I was a rock ’n’ roll fan and musician. He writes about a show of theirs I was at when I was young. It brings back so many memories.
Oct. 24 (with Euge Groove) Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival
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30th Annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest
Scottish Rite Cathedral W. Reading, Pennsylvania www.berksjazzfest.com
Pensacola Community Maritime Park Pensacola, Florida jazzedition.comwww.gulfcoastsummerfest
Catalina Casino Ballroom Avalon, California www.jazztrax.com Aug. 4 and Aug. 11, 2022 Rick Braun’s River Cruise Getaway 2022: Colors of Provence Two, seven-day full-ship charter sailings Sailing on the Rhone River between Arles and Lyon, France Aboard AmaWaterways cruise ship AmaCello www.rickbraun.com
30th Anniversary All-Star Celebration
The guitarist said he maintains a private life, but the one thing most people don’t know about him is he started out as a keyboard player when he began his career in his late teens. He switched to guitar in Stewart’s band. “Al [Stewart] gave me the nylon strings for the guitar and had me play––that changed my life. If he didn’t do that, who knows where I’d be. I might be playing keyboards somewhere no one’s ever heard of. The nylon strings are the basis of what has become my sound. You just never know what’s going to happen in life.”White said his life is mostly focused on music, and he doesn’t have different hobbies to keep himself occupied when he’s not touring, recording or spending time with his family.
“I also read Billy Idol’s biography. We are from the same generation. He grew up very close to where I come from (in Luton, England). It’s quite fascinating because we both grew up in rock ’n’ roll, but he got into punk music, and I went down a different path. I think to myself, ‘What if I got into punk?’” he laughed. “I might have been singing ‘White Wedding,’ but that would be a problem because I can’t sing at all. That’s why I play guitar and keyboards.” Before he had to depart for a rehearsal, White revealed he doesn’t have a core philosophy to sustain him during troubled times like this past year, but he did point to the 2004 film “Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events,” which was based on Daniel Handler’s wildly popular Lemony Snicket trilogy. “It was a really dark film with Jim Carrey where bad things happen over and over, but no matter how wrong things go, there’s always a bit of hope and you have to think things will work out. They do. There’s definitely something to take from that.”
Aug. 28 (with Euge Groove) Thornton ChampagneWinery’sConcert Series Temecula, California www.thorntonwine.com Sept. 4 (with Euge Groove) Gulf Coast Summer Fest Jazz Edition
Santander Performing Arts Center Reading, Pennsylvania www.berksjazzfest.com Aug. 22 (with RnR: Rick Braun and Richard Elliot) 30th Annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest
JULY/AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2021 | 27 “The veteran of countless sessions has applied his virtuoso-level skills on a huge variety of upright basses and bass guitars to a rangy mix of soundscapes. ...radio-ready smooth-jazzv productions like his new A Little Driving Music” - JAZZTIMES “...a spirited and surprisingly organic 10-song effort that’s rife with grabby melodies and funky grooves in a range of tempos” - JAZZIZ facebook.com/mackavenue • twitter.com/MackAvenueMusicinstagram.com/mackavenuerecords•youtube.com/mackavenue brianbromberg.netstevecole.net STEVE COLE Smoke and Mirrors BRIAN BROMBERG A Little Driving Music
Free admission with purchase of Festival of Arts ticket. Limited seating in reserved section available for $50 per person.)
28 | SMOOTH JAZZ NEWSSMOOTH 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949-494-114jawww.foapom.com/events/art-California,zz-wine-chocolate/,5(
Concerts are free with purchase of Festival of Arts admission. Wine & chocolate pairings––for those aged 21 & over––are an additional $20. Limited reserved seating is available for an additional $35.) DW3, 7pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, 562-596-2199www.spaghettini.com, 9 “Novi Nights” Live at the Adell Center with Alexander Zonjic & Friends featuring Lin Rountree, 7pm, Adell Center, 43700 Adell Center Dr., Novi, Michigan, www.zonjic.com, 419-280-1073 10 Festival of Arts presents Concerts on the Green featuring Grace Kelly, 1pm, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, California, 949-494-1145events/concerts-on-thewww.foapom.com/-green/,(
11 22nd Annual Eric Marienthal & Friends Concert featuring Rick Braun & special guest CONCERTS, FESTIVALS AND CRUISES
JULY 1 DW3, 7pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, 562-596-2199www.spaghettini.com, 3 Willie Bradley, 7:30pm, Ocean City Jazz Festival, The Clayton Center, 111 2nd St., Clayton, North Carolina, com/artist-lineup/https://oceancityjazzfest.
8 Festival of Arts presents Art, Jazz, Wine & Chocolate featuring Kleber Jorge, 5:30pm, appearances, special VIP event with live & silent auctions, dinner & dessert, no-host bar, benefiting High Hopes Head Injury Program, 5pm, Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, 1107 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach, California, 949-733-0044www.highhopes.ws, 15 Festival of Arts presents Art, Jazz, Wine & Chocolate featuring Tony Guerrero’s Big Band, 5:30pm, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, California, 949-494-1145events/art-jazz-wine-chocolate/,www.foapom.com/( Concerts are free with purchase of Festival of Arts admission. Wine & chocolate
17 Festival of Arts presents Concerts on the Green featuring Brian Bromberg & His Big Bombastic Band, 1pm, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, California, 949-494-1145events/concerts-on-the-green/,www.foapom.com/(
Free admission with purchase of Festival of Arts ticket. Limited seating in reserved section available for $50 per person.) 26 Music Monday featuring Eric Marienthal & special guest Lee Ritenour, 6pm, Spaghettini Fine
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pairings––for those aged 21 & over––are an additional $20. Limited reserved seating is available for an additional $35.) A2Z featuring Andrew Neu & Rob Zinn, 7 & 9pm, South Jazz Kitchen, 600 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, 215-600-0220https://southjazzkitchen.com,Pennsylvania, DW3, 8pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, 562-596-2199www.spaghettini.com, Kenny G, 7:30 & 9:30pm, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, 2033 6th Ave., Seattle, Washington, www.jazzalley.com, 206-441-9729
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18 Kenny G, 7:30 & 9:30pm, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, 2033 6th Ave., Seattle, Washington, www.jazzalley.com, 206-441-9729
16 “Novi Nights” Live at the Adell Center with Alexander Zonjic & Friends featuring Evan Garr, 7pm, Adell Center, 43700 Adell Center Dr., Novi, Michigan, www.zonjic.com, 419-280-1073 Kenny G, 7:30 & 9:30pm, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, 2033 6th Ave., Seattle, www.jazzalley.com,Washington,206-441-9729
Rhythm on the Vine Jazz Concert Series featuring Paul Brown & Gregg Karukas, 7pm, South Coast Winery Resort & Spa, Vintner’s Garden, 3 4843 Rancho California Road, Temecula, 844-841-1406www.southcoastwinery.com,California, 38th Annual Winter Park Jazz Festival featuring RnR with Rick Braun & Richard Elliot, 11am, Rendezvous Event Center, 78821 U.S. Hwy. 40, Winter Park, www.playwinterpark.com/jazzfestColorado, 22 Festival of Arts presents Art, Jazz, Wine & Chocolate featuring Girl’s Jazz Night with Tony Guerrero, 5:30pm, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949-494-1145art-jazz-wwww.foapom.com/events/California,ine-chocolate/,(
Kenny G, 7:30 & 9:30pm, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, 2033 6th Ave., Seattle, www.jazzalley.com,Washington,206-441-9729
Concerts are free with purchase of Festival of Arts admission. Wine & chocolate pairings––for those aged 21 & over––are an additional $20. Limited reserved seating is available for an additional $35.) DW3, 7pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, 562-596-2199www.spaghettini.com, 23 “Novi Nights” Live at the Adell Center with Alexander Zonjic & Friends featuring Urban Jazz Coalition, 7pm, Adell Center, 43700 Adell Center Dr., Novi, Michigan, 419-280-1073www.zonjic.com, 24 Festival of Arts presents Concerts on the Green featuring Lee Rocker, 1pm, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, California, 949-494-1145events/concerts-on-the-green/,www.foapom.com/(
Concerts are free with purchase of Festival of Arts admission. Wine & chocolate pairings––for those aged 21 & over––are an additional $20. Limited reserved seating is available for an additional $35.) DW3, 7pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, 562-596-2199www.spaghettini.com, 30 Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns Tour with Kirk Whalum, Mindi Abair & Vincent Ingala, 8pm, Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater, www.davekoz.comFlorida, DW3: A Tribute to the Legends of Music, 8pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, 562-596-2199www.spaghettini.com, 31 Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns Tour with Kirk Whalum, Mindi Abair & Vincent Ingala, 4 & 8pm, Florida Theatre, 128 E. jazz concert series Temecula, California 92591
Presented by South Coast Winery Resort & Spa Produced by Apaulo Productions Enjoy great jazz music with a glass of our award-winning wine in the heart of Temecula Wine Country. Doors Open at 6:15pm | Show Begins at 7:00pm Paul Brown & Gregg Karukas - July 18, 2021 Brian Simpson, Steve Oliver & Will Donato - August 1, 2021 Michael Paulo, Adam Hawley & Guest Darryl Williams - August 15, 2021 Tickets, Rooms, Reservations & More Info. SouthCoastWinery.com/Concerts | 844.841.1406 Scan QR code for more details!
Concerts are free with purchase of Festival of Arts admission. Wine & chocolate pairings––for those aged 21 & over––are an additional $20. Limited reserved seating is available for an additional $35.) DW3, 7pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, 562-596-2199www.spaghettini.com, 6 Marcus Anderson’s 3rd Annual Jazz AND Coffee Escape featuring BK Jackson, Jazmin
Free admission with purchase of Festival of Arts ticket. Limited seating in re served section available for $50 per person.)
5 Rob Zinn, 6:15pm, Jazz at the Garden, Daniel Stove Botanical Garden, 6500 S. New Hope Road, Belmont, North Carolina, events/,www.dsbg.org/events-exhibits/704-825-4490
30 | SMOOTH JAZZ NEWSSMOOTH continued from page 29 Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, 562-596-2199www.spaghettini.com, 27 Greg Adams & East Bay Soul, 7:30pm, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, 2033 6th Ave., Seattle, Washington, 206-441-9729www.jazzalley.com, 28 Greg Adams & East Bay Soul, 7:30pm, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, 2033 6th Ave., Seattle, Washington, 206-441-9729www.jazzalley.com, 29 Festival of Arts presents Art, Jazz, Wine & Chocolate featuring Bill Cantos, 5:30pm, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949-494-art-www.foapom.com/events/California,jazz-wine-chocolate/,1145(
Festival of Arts presents Art, Jazz, Wine & Chocolate featuring Br ian Simpson, 5:30pm, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, California, 949-494-1145events/art-jazz-wine-chocolate/,www.foapom.com/(
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AUGUST 1 Elan Trotman, 6pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199 Rhythm on the Vine Jazz Concert Series featuring Steve Oliver, Brian Simpson & guest Will Donato, 7pm, South Coast Winery Resort & Spa, Vintner’s Garden, 34843 Rancho California Road, Temecula, 844-841-1406www.southcoastwinery.com,California,
JULY/AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2021 | 31 2 0 2 1 T H O R N T O N W I N E R Y • T E M E C U L A C A B O N E Y J A M E S S A T U R D A Y O C T O B E R 2 3 FEATURING KIRK WHALUM, MINDI ABAIR & VINCENT INGALA 3 2 5 7 5 R A N C H O C A L I F O R N I A R D T E M E C U L A , C A 9 2 5 8 9 ThorntonWine.com • 951 699 0099 R I C K B R A U N & R I C H A R D E L L I O T S A T U R D A Y O C T O B E R 2 C H R I S B O T T I S A T U R D A Y S E P T E M B E R 1 8 DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS SUMMER HORNS 2021 S U N D A Y S E P T E M B E R 1 2 FEATURING KIRK WHALUM, MINDI ABAIR & VINCENT INGALA DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS SUMMER HORNS 2021 S A T U R D A Y S E P T E M B E R 1 1 P E T E R W H I T E & E U G E G R O O V E S A T U R D A Y A U G U S T 2 8 continued on page 32 Ghent & Kim Scott, Marcus Anderson & special guest CeeLo Green, 7:30pm, Diana Wortham Theatre, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville, North Carolina, www.jazzandcoffee escape.net, 828-257-4530 Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns Tour with Kirk Whalum, Mindi Abair, Kenny Lattimore & Vincent Ingala, 8pm, BirminghamJefferson Convention Complex, 2100 Richard Arrington Blvd. N., Birmingham, www.davekoz.comAlabama, 7 Marcus Anderson’s 3rd Annual Jazz AND Coffee Escape featuring Terence Young & Elan Trotman, Justin-Lee Schultz, Jeff Kashiwa, Javier Colon, Marcus Anderson, 6pm, Diana Wortham Theatre, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville, North 828-257-4530www.jazzandcoffee-escape.net,Carolina, Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns Tour with Kirk Whalum, Mindi Abair, Kenny Lattimore & Vincent Ingala, 7pm, Arena Theatre, 7326 Southwest Fwy., Houston, Texas, www.davekoz.com Festival of Arts presents Concerts on the Green featuring Eric Marienthal All-Stars, 1pm, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949-494-1145concerts-on-twww.foapom.com/events/California,he-green/,( Free admission with purchase of Festival of Arts ticket. Limited seating in reserved section available for $50 per person.)
8 Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns Tour with Kirk Whalum, Mindi Abair, Kenny Lattimore & Vincent Ingala, 7pm, Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles, California, www.davekoz.com 9 Music Monday featuring Darryl Williams, 6pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, 562-596-2199www.spaghettini.com,
Concerts are free with purchase of Festival of Arts admission. Wine & chocolate pairings––for those aged 21 & over––are an additional $20. Limited reserved seating is available for an additional $35.) DW3, 7pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, 562-596-2199www.spaghettini.com, 13 30th Annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest Opening Night Celebration featuring Chris Botti, 7pm, Santander Performing Arts Center, 136 N. 6th St., Reading, Pennsylvania, www.berksjazzfest.com 30th Annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest featuring Pieces of a Dream with special guest Maysa & introducing Justin-Lee Schultz, 9:30pm, DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, Grand Ballroom, 701 Penn St., Reading, www.berksjazzfest.comPennsylvania, 30th Annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest presents Gerald Veasley’s Midnight Jam featuring Blake Aaron, Tom Braxton, Albert Rivera, Nick Colionne, Andrew Neu & Rob Zinn (as A2Z), Tony Exum Jr., Nelson Rangell, Marc Antoine, Donald Robinson, Richard Waller & more, 11:59pm, DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, small ballroom, 701 Penn St., Reading, www.berksjazzfest.comPennsylvania, 14 Festival of Arts presents Concerts on the Green featuring Greg Adams & East Bay Soul, 1pm, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, California, 494-1145concerts-on-the-green/,www.foapom.com/events/949-( Free admission with purchase of Festival of Arts ticket.
12 Festival of Arts presents Art, Jazz, Wine & Chocolate featuring Teka, 5:30pm, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949-494-1145art-jazz-wine-chocolate/,www.foapom.com/events/California,(
30th Anniversary All-Star Celebration featuring Peter White, Mindi Abair, Nick Colionne, Larry Braggs, Eric Marienthal, Brian Bromberg, Euge Groove & The Berks Horns, 6pm, Santander Performing Arts Center, 136 N. 6th St., Reading, www.berksjazzfest.comPennsylvania, 30th Annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest presents Gerald Veasley’s Midnight Jam featuring Blake Aaron, Tom Braxton, Albert Rivera, Nick Colionne, Andrew Neu & Rob Zinn (as A2Z), Tony Exum Jr., Nelson Rangell, Marc Antoine, Donald Robinson, Richard Waller & more, 11:59pm, DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, small ballroom, 701 Penn St., Reading, www.berksjazzfest.comPennsylvania, 15 Jonathan Butler, 7:30pm, The Birchmere, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, www.birchmere.com,Virginia,703-549-7500
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Bob Baldwin & Friends featuring Lori Williams, 8pm, Rams Head On Stage, 33 West St., Annapolis, 410-268-4545www.ramsheadonstage.com,Maryland, 30th Annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest featuring Soul Patrol with Larry Braggs, Blake Aaron & Tom Braxton, 2:30pm, DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, small ballroom, 701 Penn St., Reading, www.berksjazzfest.comPennsylvania, Rhythm on the Vine Jazz Concert Series featuring Michael Paulo, Adam Hawley & guest Darryl Williams, 7pm, South Coast Winery Resort & Spa, Vintner’s Garden, 34843 Rancho California Road, Temecula, 844-841-1406www.southcoastwinery.com,California, 16 30th Annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest featuring RMF Project Penske Jam with Mike Eben, Albert Rivera, Gerald Veasley, Brian Bromberg, Eric Marienthal, Aubrey Logan, Bobby Lyle & Tony Moore, 7pm, DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, small ballroom, 701 Penn St., Reading, www.berksjazzfest.comPennsylvania, 17 30th Annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest featuring Bobby Lyle & The Ladies of Song with Toni Lynne, Annette Hines, Gretchen Patti, Amaani Lyle & more, 7pm, DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, small ballroom, 701 Penn St., Reading, www.berksjazzfest.comPennsylvania, 18 30th Annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest featuring the 30th Anniversary Berks Bop Big Band with Rick Braun, Andrew Neu, Eric Marienthal, Gerald Albright, Everette Harp, Randy Brecker, Peter Neu, Skip Spratt, Brian Bromberg, Bobby Lyle, Tony Moore, Aubrey Logan, Gil Parris, Craig Kenney, Tony DeSantis, Paul Arbogast, Jeff Bush, Dave Cianci, plus opening act Trading Four, 7pm, DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, Grand Ballroom, 701
continued from page 31 Limited seating in reserved section available for $40 per p erson.)
30th Annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest presents Gerald Veasley Unscripted at Berks featuring Nelson Rangell, Alex Bugnon & Marc Antoine, 1 & 7pm, DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, small ballroom, 701 Penn St., Reading, www.berksjazzfest.comPennsylvania, 30th Annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest featuring Keiko Matsui & Kirk Whalum, 2pm, DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, Grand Ballroom, 701 Penn St., Reading, www.berksjazzfest.comPennsylvania, 30th Annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest featuring Andrew Neu & Rob Zinn (as A2Z), 3:30pm, DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, Cheers Lounge, 701 Penn St., Reading, (www.berksjazzfest.comPennsylvania, free admission ) Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest
30th Annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest presents Gerald Veasley’s Midnight Jam featuring Eric Darius, Nick Colionne, Glenn Jones, Ragan Whiteside, Ray Fuller, Tony Moore, Tom Zink, Andrew Neu, Bobby Lyle, Chieli Minucci, Jazmin Ghent, Brian Bromberg, Donald Robinson, Richard Waller & more, 11:59pm, DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, small ballroom, 701 Penn St., Reading, www.berksjazzfest.comPennsylvania,
30th Annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest featuring Gerald Veasley’s Unscripted at Berks with Bobby Lyle, Chieli Minucci & Jazmin Ghent, 1pm, DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, small ballroom, 701 Penn St., Reading, www.berksjazzfest.comPennsylvania,
CHRIS B OT TI Boney James Jeffrey Osborne Spyro Gyra Lington Taylor Sheléa Christian Sands Adam Hawley A.R.T
30th Annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest featuring the Chuck Loeb Memorial All-Star Jazz Jam with Rick Braun, Gerald Veasley, Brian Bromberg, Dean Brown, Randy Brecker, Eric Marienthal, Andrew Neu, Nick Colionne, Chieli Minucci, Eric Darius, Aubrey Logan, Bobby Lyle, Gerald Albright, Tony Moore, Ray Fuller, 7pm, DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, Grand Ballroom, 701 Penn St., Reading, www.berksjazzfest.comPennsylvania, DW3, 7pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, 562-596-2199www.spaghettini.com, 20 30th Annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest featuring Gerald Albright & Jonathan Butler, 9:30pm, DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, Grand Ballroom, 701 Penn St., Reading, www.berksjazzfest.comPennsylvania,
30th Annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest Celebrating the Music of Stevie Wonder!, hosted by Chris “Big Dog” Davis, featuring Maysa, Kimberly Brewer, Eric Darius, Nick Colionne, Art Sherrod Jr., Ragan Whiteside, Glenn Jones, Ray Fuller, Fresh Wind Gospel Ensemble & more, 1pm, DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, Grand Ballroom, 701 Penn St., Reading, www.berksjazzfest.comPennsylvania, 30th Annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest Brazil & Chill Jazz Party with Ann Walsh & Tom Zink, featuring special guest Brian Bromberg, 3:30pm, DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, Cheers Lounge, 701 Penn St., Reading, Pennsylvania, www.berksjazzfest.com
30th Annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest featuring Chris “Big Dog” Davis & Friends Play Their Hits with Kim Waters, Marcus Anderson, Maysa, Eric Darius, Nick Colionne, Lin Rountree, Brian Lenair & Allyson Williams, 9:30pm, DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, Grand Ballroom, 701 Penn St., Reading, www.berksjazzfest.comPennsylvania, 30th Annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest presents Gerald Veasley’s Midnight Jam featuring Nick Colionne, Glenn Jones, Ragan Whiteside, Ray Fuller, Tony Moore, Tom Zink, Andrew Neu, continued on page 34
AUGUST27-292021 Penn St., Reading, www.berksjazzfest.comPennsylvania, 19 Festival of Arts presents Art, Jazz, Wine & Ch ocolate featuring Billy Valentine, 5:30pm, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, (jazwww.foapom.com/events/art-California,z-wine-chocolate/,949-494-1145 Concerts are free with purchase of Festival of Arts admission. Wine & chocolate pairings––for those aged 21 & over––are an additional $20. Limited reserved seating is available for an additional $35.)
30th Annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest featuring Boney James, 6pm, Scottish Rite Cathedral, 430 S. 7th Ave., W. Reading, Pennsylvania, www.berksjazzfest.com 21 Festival of Arts presents Concerts on the Green featuring The Side Deal, 1pm, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, California, 949-494-1145events/concerts-on-the-green/,www.foapom.com/( Free admission with purchase of Festival of Arts ticket. Limited seating in reserved section available for $50 per person.)
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Bobby Lyle, Chieli Minucci, Jazmin Ghent, Brian Bromberg, Donald Robinson, Richard Waller, Christian de Mesones & more, 11:59pm, DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, small ballroom, 701 Penn St., Reading, www.berksjazzfest.comPennsylvania, 30th Annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest featuring Marcus Miller & Friends with special guests David Sanborn & Jonathan Butler, 6pm, Scottish Rite Cathedral, 430 S. 7th Ave., W. Reading, www.berksjazzfest.comPennsylvania, 22 30th Annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest featuring David Benoit & Lindsey Webster, 3pm, Miller Center for the Arts, Reading Area Community College, 4 N. 2nd St., Reading, www.berksjazzfest.comPennsylvania, 30th Annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest Finale featuring RnR with Rick Braun & Richard Elliot with special guest Peter White, 6pm, Scottish Rite Cathedral, 430 S. 7th Ave., W. Reading, www.berksjazzfest.comPennsylvania, 23 Music Monday with Eric Marienthal & special guest Crystal Lewis, 6pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199
Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns Tour with Kirk Whalum, Mindi Abair & Vincent Ingala, 5:30 & 8:30pm, Charles Krug Winery, 2800 Main St., St. Helena, www.davekoz.comCalifornia, Thornton Winery’s 32nd Annual Champagne Concert Series featuring Peter White & Euge Groove, 7pm, Thornton Winery, 32575 Rancho California Road, Temecula, 951-699-0099www.thorntonwine.coCalifornia,m, 29 Earl Klugh’s 17th Annual Weekend of Jazz at The Broadmoor featuring Chris Botti; Christian Sands; Late-Night with A.R.T. featuring Al Turner, Ron Otis & Tom Braxton, The Broadmoor Resort & Spa, 1 Lake Ave., Colorado Springs, 844-810-8205www.weekendofjazz.com,Colorado, Keiko Matsui, 7:30pm, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, 2033 6th Ave., Seattle, Washington, www.jazzalley.com, 206-441-9729
Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns Tour with Kirk Whalum, Mindi Abair & Vincent Ingala, 4 & 7:30pm, Charles Krug Winery, 2800 Main St., St. Helena, California, www.davekoz.com
SEPTEMBER 1 Jeffrey Osborne, 7:30pm, The Birchmere, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, www.birchmere.com,Virginia,703-549-7500
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Festival of Arts presents Art, Jazz, Wine & Chocolate featuring Scott Wilkie Band, 5:30pm, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949-494-1145art-jazz-wine-chocolate/,www.foapom.com/events/California,( Concerts are free with purchase of Festival of Arts admission. Wine & chocolate pairings––for those aged 21 & over––are an additional $20. Limited reserved seating is available for an additional $35.)
10th Annual Greater Charleston Lowcountry Jazz Festival presented by Closing the Gap in Health Care featuring All-White Party Affair hosted by Will & Maggie Shares, featuring Nick Colionne & DJ Nyce, 7:30pm, Charleston Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St., Charleston, South 843-242-3099www.gaillardcenter.org,Carolina, 1st Annual Cincinnati International Jazz Festival featuring Lalah Hathaway, Norman Brown, Alex Bugnon, 6pm, Smale Riverfront Park, W. Mehring Way, Cincinnati, Ohio, Tickets and 562-424-0013http://rainbowpromotions.com,information:
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continued from 26 Festival of Arts presents Art, Jazz, Wine & Chocolate featuring Pretzel Logic, 5:30pm, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, California, events/art-jazz-wine-chowww.foapom.com/colate/,949-494-1145(
Concerts are free with purchase of Festival of Arts admission. Wine & chocolate pairings––for those aged 21 & over––are an additional $20. Limited reserved seating is available for an additional $35.) DW3, 7pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199 Keiko Matsui, 7:30pm, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, 2033 6th Ave., Seattle, Washington, www.jazzalley.com, 206-441-9729
MatthewDauphinCounty.orgvisit:EricDariusDavidP.StevensJohnnieSteeleBandWhitakerQuartetMarquealJordanCarlCox&more!$50AdvanceWeekendPasses$60AttheDoor
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2 Jeffrey Osborne, 7:30pm, The Birchmere, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, www.birchmere.com,Virginia,703-549-7500
27 Earl Klugh’s 17th Annual Weekend of Jaz z at The Broadmoor featuring Spyro Gyra, 6 & 8:15pm; Michael Lington & Paul Taylor with special guest Sheleá, 10pm, The Broadmoor Resort & Spa, 1 Lake Ave., Colorado Springs, Colorado, 844-810-8205www.weekendofjazz.com, Dee Lucas, 8pm, Tin Pan, 8982 Quioccasin Road, Richmond, Virginia, 804-447-8189https://tinpanrva.com, Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns Tour with Kirk Whalum, Mindi Abair & Vincent Ingala, 8pm, Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St., Santa Barbara, www.davekoz.comCalifornia, Keiko Matsui, 7:30 & 9:30pm, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, 2033 6th Ave., Seattle, www.jazzalley.com,Washington,206-441-9729
5th Annual Gulf Coast Summer Fest Jazz Edition Kick-off AllWhite Party featuring Adam Hawley & Brian Simpson, Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones
28 Earl Klugh’s 17th Annual Weekend of Jazz at The Broadmoor featuring Boney James, Jeffrey Osborne, LateNight with Adam Hawley, The Broadmoor Resort & Spa, 1 Lake Ave., Colorado Springs, Colorado, 844-810-8205www.weekendofjazz.com, Down to the Bone, 7pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199 Keiko Matsui, 7:30 & 9:30pm, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, 2033 6th Ave., Seattle, www.jazzalley.com,Washington,206-441-9729
1st Annual NestorEscobar;GeraldBrianfeaturing;InternationalCincinnatiJazzFestivalNickColionne,Simpson&Maysa;Albright;DamienKeikoMatsui;Torres , noon, Smale Riverfront Park, W. Mehring Way, Cincinnati, 562-424-0013http://rainbowpromotions.com,Ohio,
11 Dauphin County Jazz & Wine Festival featuring Johnny Steele Band, 3:30pm; David P. Stevens, 5:30pm; Eric Darius, 7:30pm, Fort Hunter Park, 5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg, 717-599-5188www.dauphincounty.org,Pennsylvania, Adam Hawley CD-Release Party, 7pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, 562-596-2199www.spaghettini.com, Spyro Gyra, 7:30 & 9:30pm, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, 2033 6th Ave., Seattle, www.jazzalley.com,Washington,206-441-9729
5th Annual Gulf Coast Summer Fest Jazz Edition featuring Riley Richard, Doc Powell, Alex Bugnon, Vincent Ingala, Althea Rene & Elan Trotman, Gerald Albright, gates open at 12:30pm, music starts at 1:30pm, Pensacola Community Maritime Park, 301 W. Main St., Pensacola, Florida, www.g jazzedition.com,ulfcoastsummerfest800-745-3000
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5th Annual Gulf Coast Summer Fest Jazz Edition featuring Lin Rountree, Jeff Lorber, Cindy Bradley & Paula Atherton, Eric Darius, Peter White & Euge Groove, Norman Brown, Lindsey Webster , gates open at 12:30pm, music starts at 1:30pm, Pensacola Community Maritime Park, 301 W. Main St., Pensacola, jazzedition.com,www.gulfcoastsummerfestFlorida,800-745-3000
Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns Tour with Kirk Whalum, Mindi Abair & Vincent Ingala, 7:30pm, Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Dr., San Diego, www.davekoz.comCalifornia, 4 10th Annual Greater Charleston Lowcountry Jazz Festival presented by Closing the Gap in Health Care featuring Willie Bradley, Najee & Peabo Bryson, 7:30pm, Charleston Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St., Charleston, South 843-242-3099www.gaillardcenter.org,Carolina,
Chris Standring CD-Release Party, 6pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, 562-596-2199www.spaghettini.com, 9 Spyro Gyra, 7:30pm, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, 2033 6th Ave., Seattle, Washington, 206-441-9729www.jazzalley.com, 10 Spyro Gyra, 7:30 & 9:30pm, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, 2033 6th Ave., Seattle, www.jazzalley.com,Washington,206-441-9729
JULY/AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2021 | 35 Resource Center, 913 S. I St., Pensacola, Florida, 850-393-3028summerfestjazzedition.com,www.gulfcoast
Chris Standring CD-Release Party, 8pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, 562-596-2199www.spaghettini.com, 5 10th Annual Greater Charleston Lowcountry Jazz Festival presented by Closing the Gap in Health Care featuring Lindsey Webster & Adam Hawley, Kindred Family Soul, RnR with Rick Braun & Richard Elliot , 7:30pm, Charleston Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St., Charleston, South 843-242-3099www.gaillardcenter.org,Carolina,
30 Keiko Matsui, 7:30pm, The Birchmere, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, www.birchmere.com,Virginia,703-549-7500
26 Peabo Bryson, 7:30pm, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, 2033 6th Ave., Seattle, www.jazzalley.com,Washington,206-441-9729
25 Willie Bradley, 7:30pm, Kemp Avenue Block Party, 19002 Kemp Ave., Carson, California, 310-975-5113
Brian Culbertson’s Chicago Jazz Getaway Welcome Dinner & Jam Session featuring Brian Culbertson, Eric Darius, Marcus Anderson, Chris Miskel & the Chicago Band, 6pm, Buddy Guy’s Legends, 700 S. Wabash, Chicago, (www.chicagojazzgetaway.comIllinois, for VIP/Platinum patrons)
NOTE:
Dee Lucas, Stockton Jazz Festival, 221 N. Center St., Stockton, www.smaent.com,California,408-315-3835
Peabo Bryson, 7:30 & 9:30pm, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, 2033 6th Ave., Seattle, www.jazzalley.com,Washington,206-441-9729
17 Brian Culbertson’s Chicago Jazz Getaway Chicago Skyline Party Cruise featuring artists TBA, 1pm, aboard the Mystic Blue on Lake Michigan, board at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago, (www.chicagojazzgetaway.comIllinois,
Thornton Winery’s 32nd Annual Champagne Concert Series featuring Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns with Kirk Whalum, Mindi Abair & Vincent Ingala, 7pm, Thornton Winery, 32575 Rancho California Road, Temecula, California, 951-699-0099www.thorntonwine.com,( sold-out) 12 Najee, 7:30pm, The Birchmere, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, Virginia, 703-549-7500www.birchmere.com, Dauphin County Jazz & Wine Festival featuring Carl Cox, 3:30pm; Marqueal Jordan, 5:30pm; Matthew Whitaker Quartet, 7:30pm, Fort Hunter Park, 5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg, 717-599-5188www.dauphincounty.org,Pennsylvania, Spyro Gyra, 7:30pm, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, 2033 6th Ave., Seattle, Washington, 206-441-9729www.jazzalley.com,
Artist Autograph Session/LateNight Hang, 10pm, Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, Lobby Bar (for VIP, Platinum, Gold & single-ticket patrons); After-Party Jam, 11pm, Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, Rouge Showroom, 200 N. Columbus Dr., Chicago, www.chicagojazzgetaway.comIllinois, 18 Brian Culbertson & Friends featuring VIP-Only Event TBA, 2pm, Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, Rouge Showroom (for VIP, Platinum, Gold & single-ticket patrons);
Brian Culbertson & Friends featuring Avery*Sunshine & Eric Darius, 7pm, Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, Rouge Showroom (for VIP, Platinum, Gold & single-ticket patrons);
16 Brian Culbertson’s Chicago Jazz Getaway Champagne Reception & solo piano performance, 3:30pm, Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, 200 N. Columbus Dr., Chicago, (www.chicagojazzgetaway.comIllinois, for VIP patrons only)
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Brian Culbertson & Friends featuring David Benoit & Marcus Anderson, 7pm, Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, Rouge Showroom (for VIP, Platinum & Gold patrons only); Artist Autograph Session/LateNight Hang, 10pm, Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, Lobby Bar (for VIP, Platinum & Gold patrons); After-Party Jam, 11pm, Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, Rouge Showroom (for VIP, Platinum & Gold patrons), 200 N. Columbus Dr., Chicago, www.chicagojazzgetaway.comIllinois, Thornton Winery’s 32nd Annual Champagne Concert Series featuring Chris Botti, 7pm, Thornton Winery, 32575 Rancho California Road, Temecula, California, 951-699-0099www.thorntonwine.com, 19 Willie Bradley, 6pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199 Dee Lucas, 7pm, Vitello’s Supper Club, 4349 Tujunga Ave., Studio City, 818-769-0905www.vitellosrestaurant.com,California, 23 Peabo Bryson, 7:30pm, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, 2033 6th Ave., Seattle, www.jazzalley.com,Washington,206-441-9729
24 Peabo Bryson, 7:30 & 9:30pm, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, 2033 6th Ave., Seattle, www.jazzalley.com,Washington,206-441-9729
Gerald Albright, 7:30pm, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, 2033 6th Ave., Seattle, www.jazzalley.com,Washington,206-441-9729
Thornton Winery’s 32nd Annual Champagne Concert Series featuring Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns with Kirk Whalum, Mindi Abair & Vincent Ingala, 6pm, Thornton Winery, 32575 Rancho California Road, Temecula, California, 951-699-0099www.thorntonwine.com,
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SUNDAY, AUG. 15 30th Annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest Sunday Brunch hosted by Michael Tozzi, featuring Jazz Funk Soul with Jeff Lorber, Everette Harp & Paul Jackson Jr., buffet, 10am; show, 11:30am, DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, Grand Ballroom, Harp, Ray Fuller, Tony Moore, Tom Zink, Andrew Neu, Craig Fundyga & The Berks Horns, buffet, 10am; show,11:30am, DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, Grand Ballroom, 701 Penn St., Reading, www.berksjazzfest.comPennsylvania, 701 Penn St., Reading, www.berksjazzfest.comPennsylvania,
SUNDAY, AUG. 22 30th Annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest Sunday Jazz Brunch hosted by Michael Tozzi, featuring Brian Bromberg’s Unapologetically Funky Big Bombastic Band with Everette Smooth Jazz
Spaghettini’s Legendary Champagne Brunch with performances by DW3 or another live band, 11am, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, www.spaghettini.com,California,562-596-2199
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Aug. 6-7
JAZZ FESTIVAL GUIDE
Thursday, Aug. 19 : Chuck Loeb Memoria l All-Star Jazz Jam featuring Gerald Veasley, Rick Braun, Brian Bromberg, Dean Brown, Randy Brecker, Eric Marienthal, Andrew Neu, Nick Colionne, Chieli Minucci, Eric Darius, Aubrey Logan, Bobby Lyle, Gerald Albright, Tony Moore and Ray Fuller, 7 p.m., DoubleTree by Hilton Readi ng Friday, Aug. 20: Boney James, 6 p.m., Scottish Rite Cathedral; Gerald Albright and Jonathan Butler, 9:30 p.m., DoubleTree by Hilton Reading
Asheville, North .........................................Carolina Lineup: Friday, starts at 7:30 p.m.: BK Jackson, Jazmin Ghent and Kim Scott, Marcus Anderson and special guest CeeLo Green Aug. 7, show starts at 6 p.m.: Terence Young and Elan Trotman, Justin-Lee Schultz, Jeff Kashiwa, Javier Colon, Marcus Anderson Diana Wortham Theatre, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville, into the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). Distance to the approximately 15 miles from AVL, 78 miles from GSP, and 121 CLT. 828-257-4530
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Aug. 13-22 30th Annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest Reading, .........................................Pennsylvania Lineup: Partial major concert schedule
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Friday, Aug. 13: Chris Botti, 7 p.m., Santander Performing Arts Center; Pieces of a Dream with special guest Maysa, and introducing Justin-Lee Schultz, 9:30 p.m., DoubleTree by Hilton Reading Saturday, Aug. 14: Keiko Matsui and Kirk Whalum, 2 p.m., DoubleTree by Hilton Reading; 30th Anniversary All-Star Celebration featuring Rick Braun, Peter White, Mindi Abair, Nick Colionne, Larry Braggs, Eric Marienthal, Brian Bromberg, Euge Groove and The Berks Horns, 6 p.m., Santander Performing Arts Center
Saturday, Aug. 21: Marcus Miller & Friends with special guests David Sanborn and Jonathan Butler, 6 p.m., Scottish Rite Cathedral Sunday, Aug. 22: David Benoit and Lindsey Webster, 3 p.m., Miller Center for the Arts; RnR featuring Rick Braun and Richard Elliot with special guest Peter White, 6 p.m., Scottish Rite Cathedral Venues DoubleTree: by Hilton Reading, 701 Penn St., Reading; Miller Center for the Arts, Reading Area Community College, 4 N. 2nd St., Reading; Santander Performing Arts Center, 136 N. 6th St., Reading; Scottish Rite Cathedral, 430 S. 7th Ave., West Reading
Aug. 6, show
Tickets and information: www.jazzandcoffee-escape.net,
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Charleston, South
Lineup: Friday, Aug. 27: Spyro Gyra, 6 and 8:15 p.m.; Michael Lington and Paul Taylor with special guest Sheleá, 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28: Boney James, Jeffrey Osborne, Late-Night with Adam Hawley Sunday, Aug. 29: Chris Botti, Christian Sands, and Late-Night with A.R.T. featuring Al Turner, Ron Otis and Tom Braxton
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Sept. 3-5
1st Annual Cincinnati International Jazz Festival
Lineup:
The Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort, the venue for the Florida Smooth Jazz Weekend
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Earl Klugh’s 17th Annual Weekend of Jazz at The Broadmoor Colorado Springs, .........................................Colorado
Venue: The Broadmoor Resort and Spa, 1 Lake Ave., Colorado Springs, Colorado Getting there: Flights are available into the Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and Denver International Airport (DEN). The venue is approximately 11 miles from COS and 93 miles from DEN. Packages, tickets and information: www.weekendofjazz.com, 866-837-9520
Staying
Saturday, Sept. 4 (show starts at 7:30 p.m.): Willie Bradley, Najee and Peabo Bryson
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Friday, Sept. 3 (music starts at 6 p.m.): Lalah Hathaway, Norman Brown, Alex Bugnon
Friday, Sept. 3 (show starts at 7:30 p.m.): All-White Party Affair hosted by Will and Maggie Shares, featuring Nick Colionne and DJ Nyce
10th Annual Greater Charleston Lowcountry Jazz Festival presented by Closing the Gap in Health Care
Sunday, Sept. 5 (show starts at 7:30 p.m.): Lindsey Webster and Adam Hawley, Kindred Family Soul, RnR featuring Richard Elliot and Rick Braun Venue: Charleston Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St., Charleston, South Carolina
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Aug. 27-29
Flights are available into the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), approximately 70 miles from Berks County. there: See partner hotels page at https://berksjazzfest.com/ where-to-stay/ Tickets and information: www.berksjazzfest.com, 800-745-3000
Getting there: Flights are available into the Charleston International Airport (CHS), approximately 11 miles from the venue. Tickets and information: www.gaillardcenter.org, 843-242-3099
Sept. 10-12
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Friday, Sept. 3 (doors open at 6:30 p.m.): Kick-off All-White Party featuring Adam Hawley and Brian Simpson, Sanders BeachCorinne Jones Resource Center, 913 S. I St., Pensacola, Florida, 850-393-3028
Thursday, Sept. 16: For VIP patrons only, Champagne reception and solo piano performance, 3:30 p.m., at Fairmont Chicago,
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Tickets and information: www.gulfcoastsummerfestjazzedition.com, 800-745-3000
Lineup:
Sunday, Sept. 5 (gates open at 12:30 p.m., music starts at 1:30 p.m.) : Riley Richard, Doc Powell, Alex Bugnon, Vincent Ingala, Althea Rene and Elan Trotman, Gerald Albright
Saturday, Sept. 4 (gates open at 12:30 p.m., music starts at 1:30 p.m.): Lin Rountree, Jeff Lorber, Cindy Bradley and Paula Atherton, Eric Darius, Peter White and Euge Groove, Norman Brown, Lindsey Webster
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Parking: Free on-site parking
The Pensacola Community Maritime Park during the Gulf Coast Summer Fest Jazz Edition in Florida
Getting there: Flights are available into the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), approximately 14 miles from the venue. : Parking is available adjacent to the venue, at the rate of $10 per car per day
and information: http://rainbowpromotions.com,
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Venue: Smale Riverfront Park, W. Mehring Way, Cincinnati, Ohio
Harrisburg,
Sunday, Sept. 12: Carl Cox, 3:30 p.m.; Marqueal Jordan, 5:30 p.m.; Matthew Whitaker Quartet, 7:30 p.m.
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Tickets and information: www.dauphincounty.org, 717-599-5188
Saturday, Sept. 4 (music starts at noon): Nick Colionne, Brian Simpson and Maysa, Gerald Albright, Damien Escobar, Keiko Matsui, Nestor Torres
Sept. 16-19
Parking
Dauphin County Jazz & Wine Festival
Getting there: Flights are available into the Pensacola International Airport (PNS), approximately 7 miles from the venue.
Pensacola,
Lineup:
Saturday, Sept. 11: Johnny Steele Band, 3:30 p.m.; David P. Stevens, 5:30 p.m.; Eric Darius, 7:30 p.m.
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Sept. 3-5 Fifth Annual Gulf Coast Summer Fest Jazz Edition
Tickets 562-424-0013
Friday, Sept. 10: Free Jazz Walk with Central PA Friends of Jazz in Downtown Harrisburg, 6 to 9 p.m., more details to be announced
Brian Culbertson’s Chicago Jazz Getaway Chicago,
Venue: Fort Hunter Park, 5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Venue: Pensacola Community Maritime Park, 301 W. Main St., Pensacola, Florida
Getting there: Flights are available into the Harrisburg International Airport (MDT), approximately 17 miles from the venue.
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Saturday, Sept. 18: VIP-Only Event TBA, 2 p.m.; V IP, Platinum, Gold and single-ticket patrons only: Brian Culbertson & Friends featuring David Benoit and Marcus Anderson, 7 p.m., Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, Rouge Showroom. For VIP, Platinum and Gold patrons only: Artist Autograph Session/Late-Night Hang, 10 p.m., Fairmont Hotel Lobby Bar. For VIP, Platinum and Gold patrons only: After-Party Jam, 11 p.m., Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, Rouge Showroom.
Venue: Protur Biomar Gran Hotel & Spa, Sa Coma, Mallorca, Spain
Sunday, Sept. 19: For VIP patrons only: Recording Session at the famous CRC Studios, 1 p.m. Venues: The Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, 200 N. Columbus Dr.; Buddy Guy’s Legends, 700 S. Wabash, Chicago, Illinois
Getting there: Flights are available into the Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI), approximately 45 miles from the venue. Tickets and information: shop@smooth-entertainment.euwww.mallorca.smoothjazzfestival.de, Sa Coma, Mallorca, Spain during the Mallorca Smooth Jazz Festival
Getting there: Flights are available into the Chicago-Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago-O’Hare International Airport (ORD). Distance from the venue is approximately 11 miles from MDW and 18 miles from ORD.
Oct. 4-10 Ninth Annual Mallorca Smooth Jazz Festival Sa Coma, Mallorca,
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Staying there: Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, 200 N. Columbus Dr., Chicago, Illinois Tickets and information: www.chicagojazzgetaway.com/
Monday, Oct. 4: ART/MUSIC/DINNER, exclusive concert and dinner, in the art gallery; Pre-concert, in the piano bar Tuesday, Oct. 5: Boat trip with concert, outside of resort; Evening concert, on open-air stage Wednesday, Oct. 6: Evening concerts, on the theater stage; After-Show Party at the piano bar Thursday, Oct. 7: Cool by the Pool featuring jam session and DJ, at the pool stage; Evening concerts, on the theater stage; After-Show Party at the piano bar Friday, Oct. 8: Cool by the Pool featuring jam session and DJ, at the pool stage; Evening concerts, on the theater stage; After-Show Party at the piano bar Saturday, Oct. 9: Morning concerts, on the open-air stage; Cool by the Pool featuring DJ, at the pool stage; Evening concerts, on the theater stage; After-Show Party at the piano bar Sunday, Oct. 10: Morning concerts, on the open-air stage; Cool by the Pool featuring DJ, at the pool stage; Farewell concert, at Esglesia Nova unfinished historic church (open-air), Son Servera, Illes Balears; After-Show Party at the piano bar
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Lineup: Down to the Bone, Keiko Matsui, Eric Marienthal, Mindi Abair, Michael Lington, David Benoit, Ken Navarro, Brian Simpson, Larry Braggs, Tom Braxton, Blake Aaron, Phil Denny, Willie Bradley and more
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A luxury five-day, insiders-only curated food, wine and music adventure with Mindi Abair and wine expert Eric Guerra Lineup: Nightly shows with Mindi Abair and the world’s finest musicians, private winery visits and culinary excursions
Avalon,
Mindi Abair’s Wine + Music Adventure in Tuscany 2021 Tuscany, Siena,
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Thursday, Oct. 14: Lisa Addeo, 6 p.m.; Mindi Abair, 7:30 p.m., Unplugged Under the Stars at Descanso Beach Friday, Oct. 15: Nicholas Cole, 7 p.m.; Tom Scott & The L.A. Express, 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16: Steve Oliver, noon; Gerald Albright, 2 p.m.; Peet Project, 7 p.m.; Jeffrey Osborne, 9 p.m.; after-party at Descanso Beach, 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17: Kim Scott, noon; Spyro Gyra, 2 p.m.; Roman Street, 7 p.m.; Rick Braun, 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21: Evan Marks, 6 p.m.; Marc Antoine, 7:30 p.m., Unplugged Under the Stars at Descanso Beach Friday, Oct. 22: Four80East, 7 p.m.; Sax to the Max starring Paul Taylor, Michael Lington and Vincent Ingala, 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23: Mariea Antoinette, noon; Kim Waters and Kayla Waters, 2 p.m.; Randal Clark, 7 p.m.; Larry Carlton’s Crusaders/Steely Dan Show, 9 p.m.; after-party at Descanso Beach, 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24: Carol Albert, noon; Najee, 2 p.m.; Adam Hawley, 7 p.m.; Peter White and Euge Groove, 9 p.m.
Venues: Catalina Casino Ballroom, 1 Casino Way, Avalon, California; and Descanso Beach for Thursday Night Unplugged Getting there: Catalina Express offers the most convenient choices of round-trip, cross-channel transportation from its terminals in Long Beach, San Pedro and Dana Point, California, to Avalon. Visit www.CatalinaExpress.com, or call 800-995-4386.
Tickets and information: www.jazztrax.com, 866-872-9849
If flying into the Los Angeles-Orange County areas, flights are available into the Long Beach Airport (LGB), John Wayne Airport, Orange County (SNA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Distance to the Long Beach terminal is approximately 11 miles from LGB, 22 miles from LAX and 29 miles from SNA.
Mindi Abair’s Wine + Music Adventure in Tuscany
Tickets and information: www.reservetastings.com/tuscany-2021, 888-758-8687, ext. 3
Venue: Grand Hotel Continental Siena (a five-star resort), Banchi di Sopra 85, 53100 Siena, Italy Getting there: Flights are available into Aeroporto di Siena (LIQS), approximately 10 miles from the venue.
(PHL), approximately 70 miles from Berks County. Tickets and information: www.berksjazzfest.com, 800-745-3000 April 24-28, 2022 Mindi Abair’s Wine + Music Adventure in Sonoma Sonoma/Healdsburg, .........................................California A luxury five-day, insiders-only curated food, wine and music adventure with Mindi Abair and wine expert Eric Guerra Lineup: To be announced Venue: Hotel Healdsburg, 25 Matheson St., Healdsburg, California continued on page 44 Rick Braun and
Venue:
Wednesday, Nov. 17: Mindi Abair trio, 5:30 p.m., Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens
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Saturday, Nov. 20: Eric Darius and Selina Albright, 6:30 p.m., Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center
Tickets and information 520-219-3381
performing at the 2019 Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival in Avalon, California Photo:PatBenter
Lineup Hosted by Mindi Abair, featuring Rick Braun, Peter White, Eric Darius, Keiko Matsui, Vincent Ingala, Kim Waters and more The Daytona Hotel, 1870 Victory Circle, Daytona Beach, Florida
Daytona Jazz Weekend
Eve 2021 Getaway Tucson, .........................................Arizona Lineup: Thursday,
toast and performances by
Venues:
Friday, Nov. 19: Mindi Abair, with opening act Shawn Brown, 6:30 p.m., Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center
Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens, 5800 Riverside Dr.; Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center, 75 Taylor St.; Carmelo’s Italian Ristorante, 321 W. Retta Esplanade; Punta Gorda, Florida there are available into the Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). The venue is approximately 5 miles from PGD, and 41 miles from RSW.
Dec. 30-31 Rick Braun’s New Year’s Dec. 30: Celebrity concert with Dec. 31: Reception, dinner, midnight Champagne Rick Richard Elliot, Vincent Ingala and Selina Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa, 3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd., available into the Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX). Distance to the venue is approximately 11 miles from TUS, and 115 miles from PHX.
Eric Darius Friday,
: Flights
: www.RickBraunNewYearsEve.com,
Thursday, Nov. 18: Mindi Abair and Ron Reinhardt, 7 p.m., courtyard of Carmelo’s Italian Ristorante (sold-out)
Daytona Beach,
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Packages and information: www.FloridaSmoothJazz.com, 386-681-7007 April 1-10, 2022 31st Annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest Reading, .........................................Pennsylvania Lineup: To be announced Venue: Various venues throughout Berks County Getting there: Flights are available into
Getting
Getting there Flights are available into the Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB), approximately 2 miles from the venue. the Philadelphia International Airport Michael Paulo
Tickets and information: product/16th-annual-wine-jazz-festival-2021/,https://puntagordachamber.com/941-639-3720
golf tournament; Start the Party Early optional
Albright Venue: JW
Braun,
fundraising benefiting families affected by autism,
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March 17-20, 2022
Tucson, Arizona Getting there: Flights are
Chill
grooves; Evening concerts;
Friday, June 10: “Wine Down” featuring complimentary wine tasting and performances by DW3, 2 p.m., The Westin Verasa (for Platinum and Gold Access patrons only); Wine reception and silent auction benefiting The GRAMMY Foundation, 5:30 p.m.; Friday Night at the Lincoln Theater featuring Brian Culbertson XX Show, Incognito and Maysa, 7 p.m.; After-Party featuring DJs Rick & Russ Show with CJ Flash, 10:30 p.m., The Westin Verasa (for Platinum and Gold Access patrons only)
Saturday, June 11: “Wine Down” featuring complimentary wine tasting and performances by Kayla Waters, Eric Marienthal and more artists TBA, 2 p.m., The Westin Verasa (for Platinum and Gold Access patrons only); Saturday Night at The Lincoln Theater featuring Brian Culbertson, DW3, Eric Darius and Marcus Anderson, 7 p.m.; Farewell After-Party featuring Brian Culbertson & Friends, 10:30 p.m., The Westin Verasa (for Platinum and Gold Access patrons only)
Thursday, June 9: “Wine Down” featuring complimentary wine tasting and performances by Nicholas Cole and Mike Manson, 2 p.m., The Westin Verasa (for Platinum and Gold Access patrons only); Boney James, plus Lindsey Webster, 7 p.m., Lincoln Theater; After-Party featuring DJs Rick & Russ Show with CJ Flash, 10:30 p.m., The Westin Verasa (for Platinum and Gold Access patrons only)
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Sunday, May 8: Morning concerts; The Afternoon Chill-chilled drinks loungy DJ Farewell Evening Concert; After-Show Chill Cliffs Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort, Albufeira, into the Faro Airport (FAO), 28 miles from the venue. Wednesday, June 8: Welcome Dinner & Jam Session hosted by Brian Culbertson, featuring Eric Darius, Patches Stewart, Nicholas Cole, Cecil Ramirez and more, 7 p.m., Solera Courtyard, The Westin Verasa
venue. Packages and information : www.FloridaSmoothJazz.com, 386-681-7007 continued from page 43
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Algarve, Portugal Getting there: Flights are available
The Westin Verasa Napa, 1314 McKinstry St., Napa, California; Lincoln Theater, 100 California Dr., Yountville, California
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Getting there Flights are available into the Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport in Santa Rosa (STS), Oakland International Airport (OAK), San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Distance to the venue is approximately 50 miles from STS, 51 miles from OAK, 57 miles from SFO and 64 miles from SMF. The Westin Verasa Napa, 1314 McKinstry St., Napa, California Beach Oceanfront Resort, 100 N. Atlantic Ave., available into the Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB), approximately 6 miles from the
Tickets and information: www.jazzgetaway.com Nov. 3-6, 2022 The Florida Smooth Jazz Weekend Daytona Beach, .........................................Florida Lineup: To be announced Venue: Hilton Daytona
Thursday, May 5: The Afternoon Chill-chilled drinks and loungy DJ After-Show Chill
Algarve in Portugal during the Algarve Smooth Jazz Festival
approximately
Tickets and information: shop@smooth-entertainment.euwww.algarve.smoothjazzfestival.de, June 8-11, 2022 Ninth Annual Brian Culbertson’s Napa Valley Jazz Getaway Napa, .........................................California Lineup:
Saturday, May 7: Morning concerts; The Afternoon Chill-chilled drinks and loungy DJ Evening concerts; After-Show Chill
44 | SMOOTH JAZZ NEWSSMOOTH Getting there: Flights are available into the Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport (STS), San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Oakland International Airport (OAK). The venue is approximately 10 miles from STS, 80 miles from SFO, and 82 miles from OAK. Tickets and information: www.reservetastings.com/adventures, 888-758-8687, ext. 3 May 3-8, 2022 Fifth Annual Algarve Smooth Jazz Festival Albufeira, .........................................Portugal Lineup: Eric Darius, Everette Harp, Jonathan Fritzen, Gregg Karukas, Four80East and more to be announced Tuesday, May 3: Welcome Dinner and Jam Session
Daytona Beach, Florida Getting there: Flights are
Wednesday, May 4: Evening concerts and After-Show
grooves;
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