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Even a few years in, when the magazine became profitable enough to support myself, I kept this up for a decade or so. As the financial industries waned, I stayed at the mortgage job (sans the partner), which had now become more of a part-time gig, to take advantage of corporate benefits, including affordable health insurance (my individual plan’s premium is now nearly as much as my mortgage payment!).
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Eventually, after a few years without mortgage clients, I let my real estate and NMLS licenses expire, and I retired from the mortgage business permanently.
I’m not sure I had a clear vision of exactly where I would be 20 years after the first 16-page tabloid I initially published on newsprint 11 times a year. By 2003, it grew to a 28-pager with an enhanced glossy cover. In 2007, before I felt the affects of the mortgage meltdown and economic crash, we upgraded to a 72-page, all-glossy magazine format. And, despite downward market trends, we published between 4072 pages, on an 11-issue annual publication schedule, until 2011, when we scaled back to 10 issues.
I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to everyone who has ever advertised with us, and recognize those companies and individuals who placed ads with us in 2019. They are listed on page 9 in alphabetical order.
Although I’ve reached the age that makes me eligible for my mortgage company pension, IRA distributions and early Social Security benefits, dare I say cheers to another 20 years?
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Most of us jazz fans are at an age where we have either planned well for retirement or now realize we should have prepared better. Some have sailed into retirement with all the time and sufficient funds to book jazz-themed cruises, buy VIP packages at the most popular festivals, and even make our international jazz travel dreams come true. Others budget for general admission tickets: packing picnics and searching for a comfortable spot on the lawn––often despite mobility issues––at local smooth jazz events. Regardless of where we are on this scale, all of us want our smooth jazz lifestyle to continue.Thatwas my professional goal 20 years ago when I launched Smooth Jazz News. I was preparing for my future when I stepped away from a financially lucrative mortgage-banking career to downsize into a more fulfilling and meaningful, yet modest, writer’s life.
I traded in my Mercedes-Benz for a Toyota Camry and put my personal shopper at Nordstrom on hold. I took on a partner at the mortgage company where I was working so he could handle the daytime tasks while I built my magazine business. When my Smooth Jazz News workday ended, I drove to the mortgage office to meet with clients and catch up on paperwork each night.
As the continuedeconomytodecline in 2012, we began publishing eight times per year. And, in 2014––due to increased operational and production costs, decreasing ad revenues, and the abandonment of the smooth jazz format by terrestrial radio stations––we went to a 32- to 40-page layout and a seven-issue publication year, where we have remained comfortably (and profitably) ever since.
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• Norman Brown’s Joyous Christmas tour
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• Festival of Arts: Art, Jazz, Wine and Chocolate
• Dave Koz & Friends Gifts of the Season Christmas Tour
• Elliot Ranch Vineyards presents West Coast Jam featuring Richard Elliot, Peter White, DW3 & The West Coast Horns to benefit JDRF
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• Earl Klugh’s Weekend of Jazz at The Broadmoor
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The band for this 22nd annual tour, which started on Nov. 29 in Florida and ends Dec. 23 in California, features keyboardist Brian Simpson, guitarist Randy Jacobs, drummer Jay Williams, and bassist Nathaniel Kearney Jr.
For tickets or more information on the Dave Koz & Friends Gifts of the Season Christmas tour, visit www.davekoz.com.
The stars of A Peter White Christmas and the Dave Koz & Friends Gifts of Season Christmas had already hit the road before Thanksgiving leftovers disappeared from the fridge, “Jingle-belling” down the highway on tour buses spreading seasonal musical joy.
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Timed perfectly with this tour, new holiday CDs released by Koz (Gifts of the Season), Butler (Christmas Together) and Lington (A Foreign Affair Christmas) will be available for sale at the shows.
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Although White doesn’t have a new holiday CD to sell at his shows, he did just release an album of boarding and landing music for STARLUX Airlines, a luxury Taiwan-based airline scheduled to launch in January.
oz tapped his buddy Jonathan Butler, South African guitarist-vocalist, to join the ensemble again this year. And, he added GRAMMY-winning singer Melissa Manchester, saxophonist Michael Lington and vocalistmusician Chris Walker to the lineup.
The album, titled “Music for STARLUX Airlines,” features six songs, all of which exceed seven minutes in length, totaling more than 44 minutes of all new music. “The songs were written for
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or those dreaming of a Peter White Christmas, the popular guitarist has a new ensemble for his annual tradition with saxophonist Euge Groove, vocalist Lindsey Webster and multi-instrumentalist Vincent Ingala.
The 23-date tour, which started on Nov. 29 in Texas and ends Dec. 22 in California, features a band comprising Nate Phillips on bass, Stevo Theard on drums, and Keith Slattery on keyboards.
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For tickets and more information on A Peter White Christmas tour, visit www.peterwhite.com.
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For tickets or more information on The Colors of Christmas, scheduled for Dec. 15, at the Balboa Theatre, 868 4th Ave., San Diego, California, visit www.sdbalboa.org or call 619-570-1100.
Will he perform any of this new music on the Christmas tour? I guess we’ll have to wait and see.
STARLUX airline passengers to enjoy, but they turned out so well they became a CD,” White enthused.
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Tickets for the 2020 New Year’s Eve Getaway––which is part of Rick Braun’s Signature Events and includes his annual European River Cruises, also produced by Braun and Riser––will go on sale in March 2020. If you’d rather be singing “Auld Lang Syne” with Braun in Tucson next year rather than belting out the blues because you missed out, you may want to make your New Year’s resolution to buy your 2020 tickets early.
The main event on Dec. 31 begins with a reception, entertainment and silent auction (which, along with other activities, raises money for autism charities and, also this year, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation). To make charitable giving more convenient, Braun and his business partner Sandy Riser have implemented software for the silent auction that allows patrons to monitor and bid on their desired items from their phone.
Rick Braun’s New Year’s Eve 2019 Getaway is scheduled for Dec. 30 and 31, at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort and Spa, 3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd., in Tucson, Arizona. For more information, visit www.RickBraunNewYearsEve.com (where you can sign up to receive an email alert when 2020 tickets go on sale), or call 520-219-3381. For more information on Rick Braun’s European River Cruise Getaways, visit www.rickbraun.com.
f you’re still thinking about spending the final days of 2019 at Rick Braun’s New Year’s Eve Getaway, but haven’t bought your tickets yet, you’ll have to plan your cork-popping celebration elsewhere.
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through the midnight champagne toast. They’ll be backed by a band comprising Randy Jacobs on guitar, Ron Reinhardt on keyboards, Franklin “Third” Richardson on drums, and Nate Phillips on bass.
Rick Braun, his wife Christiane and daughter Emma celebrate with the band and other artists during his 2018 New Year’s Eve Getaway
For those who planned ahead, their Getaway starts on Dec. 30 with a celebrity golf tournament, followed by a “Start the Party Early” concert featuring Mindi Abair.
During dinner, guitarist Nick Colionne kicks off the musical performances of this “Starry, Starry Night”-themed evening. The entertainment continues with Braun, Dave Koz and Richard Elliot
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RICK BRAUN ’S New Year’s Eve Getaway
For the fifth year in a row, the trumpeter’s annual gala at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort in Tucson, Arizona, has sold-out.
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It’s a rather long-standing commitment for someone who was born to Jewish parents and raised in sunny California.
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By Marcia Manna GRAMMY-nominated saxophonist and radio personality Dave Koz has hosted 22 Christmas tours and produced seven Christmas albums, including his recent release, Gifts of the Season.
“There is so much meat on the bones of these songs,” Koz enthused. “They are like musical comfort food and a part of our humanity. They make us feel good and remind us of our past and our families––and hopefully good times in our lives. I always considered it a great honor to play this music at holiday time.”
The Gifts of the Season CD, available online, includes Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas,” “I’ll be Home for Christmas” by Walter Maurice Kaufman (aka Walter Kent), and “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” penned by Johnny Marks.
“It’s a head scratcher,” Koz admitted. “We celebrated Hanukkah. I never thought in a million years that I would be doing this much Christmas. But I always loved going to friends’ houses on Christmas Eve and enjoying the festivities. The music is what made me respond to the feeling of the holidays. I always loved the music. That never wavered for me.”
The idea to pay a musical tribute to the holiday season came about in 1997 during a time of loss.
When it comes to performing Yuletide carols, Koz stays close to the classics with upbeat, soulful selections from the American Songbook.
“My dad had passed away, and I was talking to David Benoit––actually interviewing him for my radio show,” Koz said. “His mom had passed away two weeks prior to my dad. We were really commiserating in this interview about how we would move on without these very important people in our lives. He said, ‘Why don’t
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Last year, Koz hosted a cruise to Australia, and it’s the first place he would think of returning to for a non-working vacation. “Everyone is so friendly,” he said. “The food is amazing, and if you are a coffee fan, the coffee is unreal. You wouldn’t think of it, but Melbourne is becoming one of the coffee capitals of the world for us coffee snobs. It was the best I ever had.”
An engaging conversationalist as well as a musician adept at soprano, tenor and baritone saxophone, Koz helps to keep smooth jazz on the airwaves with the “Dave Koz Radio Show,” a syndicated broadcast since 1994. He also hosts “The Dave Koz Lounge,” airing Sundays on SiriusXM (satellite radio), and “Dave Koz & Friends Radio,” a channel on JAZZRADIO.com.
Koz credits saxophonist Warren Hill, a participant in some of the earlier jazz-themed cruises, for inspiring a venture that has created a subculture of smooth jazz musicians and fans. “I learned the business and got to know how it all works,” said Koz, who soon thereafter hosted a cruise for five years for another promoter. “When that deal was up, we started our own entity, and we have been doing that for almost 10 years now.”
“It’s a wonderful, fun, late night. We have had John Mayer there, Bob Sagat, John Stamos, Rick Braun is a regular member, and Jonathan Butler. But, of course, Norman is the guy who holds court and puts it all together. You leave completely full and inspired. The conversation is smart and varied, and I feel blessed to be a part of that group.”
Television and radio exposure enabled Koz to build a devoted fan base that encompasses multiple generations. But enduring collaborations have equally shaped his long career. There’s television producer Norman Lear, for instance, whom Koz describes as a “huge life mentor.” Koz is one of the guests invited to a late “guys night” hosted by the 97-year-old Lear every few months. “We have wines and an incredible dinner, and we retire to Norman’s patio, where we smoke cigars and make music,” Koz said.
The decision to launch a holiday-themed tour, Koz said, came from an “organic place.” It started with a half-dozen performance dates and a group of musicians who were real-life friends, intent on sharing holiday spirit. The combination resonated with audiences.
Koz also is known for his full-ship cruise charters, and next year, more than a dozen artists are participating in the Dave Koz & Friends at Sea 2020 cruise, which visits Amsterdam and the British Isles in June. The two scheduled voyages are already sold-out, and there’s a waiting list for the next journey.
Koz has performed on stages all over the world, on land and sea, during every season.
Koz likens the cruise experience to a musical travel club. He says the smooth jazz community is made up of people who come from “the same heart space” and that translates to the guest experience. “Even if you don’t know one other person, you are among friends,” he explained. “You are brought together because of your shared love of music, and there’s a palpable feeling of unity and the power of music on those ships. I’ve been humbled by that over and over––to see how people who are completely different, young and old, gay and straight, Republicans, Democrats and every race––are bound by a shared love of music. People support each other in a way that doesn’t happen in regular life.”
“Brenda Russell came with us that first year, and the next year Peter White, and the next Rick Braun,” Koz remembered. “We just built it, and people made us part of their holiday tradition. Over the years, I ended up releasing a lot of holiday music as a companion piece to the tours.”
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Koz has performed on stages all over the world, on land and sea, during every season. And, nearly every year, he plays close to home at the Hollywood Bowl. The Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns tour was staged there last summer with pals Gerald Albright on alto
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Koz started his career as a sideman working with vocalist Bobby Caldwell, keyboardist Jeff Lorber and singersongwriter Richard Marx. In the 1990s, he began recording his own material, and when he was tapped to write a theme song for the 30th anniversary of the television soap “General Hospital,” he composed “Faces of the Heart” with his older brother Jeff, also a musician. The theme aired in 1993, and remained as the show’s title track for more than a decade.
we honor our folks the way we know how––which is playing music.’ That was the first year of the Christmas tour.”
This year’s Dave Koz & Friends Gifts of the Season Christmas Tour includes GRAMMY Award-winning songstress Melissa Manchester, guitarist-singer Jonathan Butler, Danish saxophonist Michael Lington and vocalist Chris Walker. They will visit 11 states through December for a total of 22 shows in 25 days. All four artists also appear on the new album, Gifts of the Season
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“I still look at it because they were so proud in that moment,” Koz said. “I was born and raised in Los Angeles, and went there when I was a kid. It’s such a thrill but also this huge responsibility. On your way to the stage, there is picture after picture of legendary artists. The Beatles. Judy Garland. By the time you walk out there you are like, ‘Oh my God, I better not screw this up.’ I think that leaving that stage after having done a good job, it doesn’t get much better than that.”
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Hold on to your Santa hats, it does get better. A sure thing for putting Koz in a holiday mood is sharing a glass of his KOZ Rosé.
JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa Tucson, (Sold-out.520-219-3381www.RickBraunNewYearsEve.comArizonaWaitlistonly.)
saxophone, trumpeter Rick Braun, vocalist Kenny Lattimore and trombonist Aubrey Logan. Koz first played the iconic venue in 1986, accompanying Lorber at the Playboy Jazz Festival. He fondly recalls the photograph taken backstage with his parents, who attended that show.
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“We do a silent auction on our cruise, and people donate so much money for auction items,” Koz said.
This season’s $200,000 donation provides state-of-the-art Starlight Virtual Reality headsets to 100 children’s hospitals stationed along the route of this year’s holiday tour.
Now ’tis the season for Koz to do good, not only for charity, but for his fans, as he and his friends spread the holiday spirit nationwide during his Dave Koz & Friends Gifts of the Season Christmas Tour 2019, which kicked off on Nov. 29 in Florida and concludes in California on Dec. 23.
KOZ Rosé is available at Whole Foods in California, Nevada, Arizona and Hawaii. And, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment in Seal Beach, California, serves it in bottles autographed by the saxophonist. Koz donates proceeds from the sale of his signature wine to the Starlight Children’s Foundation, for which he has served as its Global Ambassador for more than 25 years.
“It all goes to Starlight; same thing with the wine. Through our generous fan network, we’ve raised more than a million dollars for Starlight to continue its mission, something for which I’m very proud.”
For more information on Koz, his concerts, cruises, and a complete tour schedule, visit www.davekoz.com.
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“I don’t know much about wine, except I like to drink it,” Koz quipped. “Our partner is Whole Foods, and over the years, we have tried different varietals. They said it would be a great summer wine, and they were right. It sold-out, and they reordered it.”
“It’s inspirational. Not only are you drinking good, you are doing good,” Koz enthused.
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A Peter White Christmas featuring Euge Groove, Vincent Ingala & Lindsey Webster, 6 & 8:30pm, Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild, 1815 Metropolitan St., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, www.peterwhite.com, 412-323-4000
East Bay Soul Sweet Soul Christmas featuring Greg Adams Holiday CD-Release, 8pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199
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A Peter White Christmas featuring Euge Groove, Vincent Ingala & Lindsey Webster, 6:30 & 9:30pm, Rams Head Tavern, 33 West St., Annapolis, 410-268-4545www.ramsheadonstage.com,Maryland,
Norman Brown’s Joyous Christmas featuring Bobby Caldwell & Marion Meadows, 7:30 & 9:30pm, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, 2033 6th Ave.,
Dave Koz & Friends Gifts of the Season Christmas Tour with Jonathan Butler, Melissa Manchester, Michael Lington & special guest Chris Walker, 8pm, The Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, N. Bethesda, Maryland, 301-581-5100www.strathmore.org,
Dave Koz & Friends Gifts of the Season Christmas Tour with Jonathan Butler, Melissa Manchester, Michael Lington & special guest Chris Walker, 8pm, Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Suite 300, Jacksonville, Florida, 904-355-2787http://floridatheatre.com/,
Norman Brown’s Joyous Christmas featuring Bobby Caldwell & Marion Meadows, 7:30pm, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, 2033 6th Ave., Seattle, Washington, 206-441-9729www.jazzalley.com,
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Dave Koz & Friends Gifts of the Season Christmas Tour with Jonathan Butler, Melissa Manchester, Michael Lington & special guest Chris Walker, 8pm, Ferguson Center for the Arts, Diamonstein Concert Hall, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, Virginia, http:// fergusoncenter.org/, 757-594-8752
A Peter White Christmas featuring Euge Groove, Vincent Ingala & Lindsey Webster, 8pm, City Winery, Ponce City Market, 650 North Ave., Atlanta, Georgia, https://citywinery. com/atlanta/
A Peter White Christmas featuring Euge Groove, Vincent Ingala & Lindsey Webster, 7:30pm, The Birchmere, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, www.birchmere.com,Virginia,703-549-7500
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Norman Brown’s Joyous Christmas featuring Bobby Caldwell & Marion Meadows, 8pm, Yoshi’s, 510 Embarcadero W., Oakland, California, 510-238-9200www.yoshis.com,
A Peter White Christmas featuring Euge Groove, Vincent Ingala & Lindsey Webster, 6:30 & 8:30pm, The Tangier, 532 W. Market St., Akron, Ohio, www.peterwhite.com
Joey Sommerville, Atlanta Pop: Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Atlanta International Pop Festival, 8pm, Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta, Georgia, 404-524-7354www.ticketfly.com,
Dave Koz & Friends Gifts of the Season Christmas Tour with Jonathan Butler, Melissa Manchester, Michael Lington & special guest Chris Walker, 7pm, Tilles Center Concert Hall, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, New York, 516-299-3100http://tillescenter.org/,
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Chris Walker, 7:30pm, Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater, Florida, www.rutheckerdhall.com, 727-791-7400
DW3, 8pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, www.spaghettini.com,California,562-596-2199
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Patrick Lamb’s First Annual Charlie Brown Christmas, 8pm, the Old Church, 1422 S.W. 11th Ave., Portland, www.christmasattheoldchurch.comOregon,
Dave Koz & Friends Gifts of the Season Christmas Tour with Jonathan Butler, Melissa Manchester, Michael Lington & special guest Chris Walker, 8pm, Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy., Atlanta, 770-916-2800www.cobbenergycentre.com,Georgia,
A Peter White Christmas featuring Euge Groove, Vincent Ingala & Lindsey Webster, 5pm, Majestic Theatre, 1925 Elm St., Dallas, Texas, www.peterwhite.com
Norman Brown’s Joyous Christmas featuring Bobby Caldwell & Marion Meadows, 9pm, Yoshi’s, 510 Embarcadero W., Oakland, California, 510-238-9200www.yoshis.com,
Patrick Lamb’s First Annual Charlie Brown Christmas, 7pm, the Old Church, 1422 S.W. 11th Ave., Portland, www.christmasattheoldchurch.comOregon,
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Norman Brown’s Joyous Christmas featuring Bobby Caldwell & Marion Meadows, 7:30pm, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, 2033 6th Ave., Seattle, Washington, 206-441-9729www.jazzalley.com,
Joey Sommerville special guest with Gary Harris, 7pm, Eddie’s Attic, 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur, Georgia, 404-377-4976www.eddiesattic.com,
Seattle, Washington, www.jazzalley.com, 206-441-9729
Dave Koz & Friends Gifts of the Season Christmas Tour with Jonathan Butler, Melissa Manchester, Michael Lington & special guest Chris Walker, 7pm, Artis-Naples, Hayes Hall, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples, Florida, https://artisnaples.org, 800-597-1900
Dave Koz & Friends Gifts of the Season Christmas Tour with Jonathan Butler, Melissa Manchester, Michael Lington & special guest Chris Walker, 7:30pm, King Center for the Performing Arts, 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, Florida, www.kingcenter.com, 321-242-2219
Norman Brown’s Joyous Christmas featuring Bobby Caldwell & Marion Meadows, 7:30 & 9:30pm, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, 2033 6th Ave., Seattle, Washington, www.jazzalley.com, 206-441-9729
Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest presents A Peter White Christmas featuring Euge Groove, Vincent Ingala & Lindsey Webster, 3 & 7pm, Miller Center for the Arts, 4 N. 2nd St., Reading, Pennsylvania, https:// millercenter.racc.edu/, 610-607-6270
Dave Koz & Friends Gifts of the Season Christmas Tour with Jonathan Butler, Melissa Manchester, Michael Lington & special guest Chris Walker, 8pm, The Magnolia, 210 E. Main St., El Cajon, www.jazzconcerts.comCalifornia,
Dave Koz & Friends Gifts of the Season Christmas Tour with Jonathan Butler, Melissa Manchester, Michael Lington & special guest Chris Walker, 8pm, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago, Illinois, www.davekoz.com, 312-462-6300
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A Peter White Christmas featuring Euge Groove, Vincent Ingala & Lindsey Webster, 8pm, Lewis Family Playhouse, 12505 Cultural Center Dr., Rancho Cucamonga, 909-477-2752https://lewisfamilyplayhouse.com,California,
Dave Koz & Friends Gifts of the Season Christmas Tour with Jonathan Butler, Melissa Manchester, Michael Lington & special guest Chris Walker, 8pm, KeyBank State Theatre, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 800-801-7407www.playhousesquare.org,Ohio,
Dave Koz & Friends Gifts of the Season Christmas Tour with Jonathan Butler, Melissa Manchester, Michael Lington & special guest Chris Walker, 7:30pm, Mesa Arts Center, Ikeda Theater, 1 E. Main St., Mesa, 480-644-6500https://boxoffice.mesaartscenter.com,Arizona,
342 Ludlow Ave., Cincinnati, www.ludlowgaragecincinnati.comOhio,
A Peter White Christmas featuring Euge Groove, Vincent Ingala & Lindsey Webster, 7 & 9pm, Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, Arizona, www.mim.org, 480-478-6000 (sold-out)
A Peter White Christmas featuring Euge Groove, Vincent Ingala & Lindsey Webster, 8 & 10pm, Yoshi’s, 510 Embarcadero W., Oakland, California, 510-238-9200www.yoshis.com,
Norman Brown’s Joyous Christmas featuring Bobby Caldwell & Marion Meadows, 7:30pm, The Birchmere, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, Virginia, 703-549-7500www.birchmere.com,
A Peter White Christmas featuring Euge Groove, Vincent Ingala & Lindsey Webster, 4 & 7:30pm, Carriage House Theatre, Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga, California, http:// montalvoarts.org, 408-961-5858
Colors of Christmas starring Peabo Bryson, Oleta Adams, Ben Vereen & Jody Watley, 7pm, Balboa Theatre, 868 4th Ave., San Diego, California, www.sdbalboa.org, 619-570-1100
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DW3, 8pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, www.spaghettini.com,California,562-596-2199
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A Peter White Christmas featuring Euge Groove, Vincent Ingala & Lindsey Webster, 6 & 8:30pm, The Lyric Theatre, 59 S.W. Flagler Ave., Stuart, Florida, www.lyrictheatre.com, 772-286-7827
Dave Koz & Friends Gifts of the Season Christmas Tour with Jonathan Butler, Melissa Manchester, Michael Lington & special guest Chris Walker, 7:30pm, Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St., Columbus, 614-469-9850www.palacetheatrecolumbus.com,Ohio,
Dave Koz & Friends Gifts of the Season Christmas Tour with Jonathan Butler, Melissa Manchester, Michael Lington & special guest Chris Walker, 7pm, The Palladium, 1 Center Green, Carmel, 317-843-3800www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org,Indiana,
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9th Annual Holiday Hootenanny featuring Joey Sommerville, 7pm, Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta, www.eventbrite.com,Georgia,404-524-7354
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Jessy J Christmas Show, 6:30 & 9pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, www.spaghettini.com,California,562-596-2199
Dave Koz & Friends Gifts of the Season Christmas Tour with Jonathan Butler, Melissa Manchester, Michael Lington & special guest Chris Walker, 8pm, Plaza Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza, El Paso, Texas, www.davekoz.com
A Peter White Christmas featuring Euge Groove, Vincent Ingala & Lindsey Webster, 8pm, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach, 904-209-0399www.pvconcerthall.com,Florida,
Gabriel Mark Hasselbach, 8:30pm, Pat Quinn’s, 5133 Springs Blvd., Tsawwassen, British Columbia, Canada, 604-948-1123www.patquinns.com,
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A Peter White Christmas featuring Euge Groove, Vincent Ingala & Lindsey Webster, 8pm, Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater, Florida, white-christmas,rutheckerdhall.com/event/peter-www.727-791-7400
A Peter White Christmas featuring Euge Groove, Vincent Ingala & Lindsey Webster, 8 & 10pm, Yoshi’s, 510 Embarcadero W., Oakland, California, 510-238-9200www.yoshis.com,
A Peter White Christmas featuring Euge Groove, Vincent Ingala & Lindsey Webster, 8pm, The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando, Florida, www.peterwhite.com
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Dave Koz & Friends Gifts of the Season Christmas Tour with Jonathan Butler, Melissa Manchester, Michael Lington & special guest Chris Walker, 8pm, McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert, California,
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A Peter White Christmas featuring Euge Groove, Vincent Ingala & Lindsey Webster, 8pm, Key West Theater, 512 Eaton St., Key West, Florida, www.peterwhite.com
Norman Brown’s Joyous Christmas featuring Bobby Caldwell & Marion Meadows, 8:30pm, The Ludlow Garage,
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A Peter White Christmas featuring Euge Groove, Vincent Ingala & Lindsey Webster, 7pm, Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre, 1010 Ulatis Dr., Vacaville, California, https://vpat.net, 707-469-4013
A Peter White Christmas featuring Euge Groove, Vincent Ingala & Lindsey Webster, 8pm, Aliante Casino & Hotel, Access Showroom, 7300 Aliante Pkwy., N. Las Vegas, Nevada, 800-745-3000www.aliantegaming.com,
A Peter White Christmas featuring Euge Groove, Vincent Ingala & Lindsey Webster, 8pm, Aliante Casino & Hotel, Access Showroom, 7300 Aliante Pkwy., N. Las Vegas, Nevada, 800-745-3000www.aliantegaming.com,
DOTSERO, 9:30pm, Live at Jack’s, 500 16th St., #320, Denver, Colorado, 303-433-1000www.liveatjacks.com,
Terry Wollman & Friends Holiday Show, 7pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, www.spaghettini.com,California,562-596-2199
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Dave Koz & Friends Gifts of the Season Christmas Tour with Jonathan Butler, Melissa Manchester, Michael Lington & special guest Chris Walker, 7:30pm, Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main St., Stockton, 209-373-1400http://www.stocktonlive.com,California,
Dave Koz & Friends Gifts of the Season Christmas Tour with Jonathan Butler, Melissa Manchester, Michael Lington & special guest Chris Walker, 8pm, Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 18000 Park Plaza Dr., Cerritos, California, 800-300-4345www.cerritoscenter.com,
Dave Koz & Friends Gifts of the Season Christmas Tour with Jonathan Butler, Melissa Manchester, Michael Lington & special guest Chris Walker, 8pm, Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 18000 Park Plaza Dr., Cerritos, California, 800-300-4345www.cerritoscenter.com,
Gabriel Mark Hasselbach, 7pm, James Street Cafe & Grill, 3819 Canada Way, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, http:// jamesstreetcafe.ca, 604-676-1876
Gabriel Mark Hasselbach, Mixt Lobby Lounge, 15269 104th Ave., Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, www.mixtlounge.com, 604-587-6127
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Norman Brown’s Joyous Christmas featuring Bobby Caldwell & Marion Meadows, 7 & 9:30pm, One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin, 888-616-0522www.oneworldtheatre.org,Texas,
Norman Brown’s Joyous Christmas featuring Bobby Caldwell & Marion Meadows, 8:30pm, The Dosey Doe Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, Texas, www.doseydoe.com, 281-367-3774
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Eric Marienthal, 8pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, 562-596-2199www.spaghettini.com,
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A Very MAYSA Christmas, 7:30pm, The Birchmere, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, Virginia, www.birchmere.com, 703-549-7500
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Norman Brown’s Joyous Christmas featuring Bobby Caldwell & Marion Meadows, 5:30 & 8:30pm, Rams Head Tavern, 33 West St., Annapolis, Maryland, 410-268-4545www.ramsheadonstage.com,
Dave Koz & Friends Gifts of the Season Christmas Tour with Jonathan Butler, Melissa Manchester, Michael Lington & special guest Chris Walker, 8pm, San Jose Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose, California, www.davekoz.com, 408-792-4542
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DW3: A Tribute to Legends of Music, 8pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199
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Pieces of a Dream featuring JustinLee Schultz, 7:30pm, The Birchmere, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, Virginia, 703-549-7500www.birchmere.com,
3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, 562-596-2199www.spaghettini.com,
DW3: A Tribute to Legends of Music, 8pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199
Paul Brown & Friends featuring Jacqui Brown, 8pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, 562-596-2199www.spaghettini.com,
Eric Marienthal featuring Paul Jackson Jr., 5:30 & 8pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, 562-596-2199www.spaghettini.com,
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DOTSERO, 9:15pm, Live at Jack’s, 500 16th St., #320, Denver, Colorado, 303-433-1000www.liveatjacks.com,
Rick Braun’s New Year’s Eve Getaway “Start the Party Early” featuring Mindi Abair, 8pm, JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa, 3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd., Tucson, 520-219-3381www.RickBraunNewYearsEve.com,Arizona,(Sold-out.Waitlistonly.)
New Year’s Eve with Vincent Ingala, 7 & 10pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, www.spaghettini.com,California,562-596-2199
Brian Bromberg Unapologetically Funky Big Bombastic 10-piece Band featuring Michael Paulo & Ray Fuller, 7pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199
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Terry Steele Birthday Bash, 8pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, www.spaghettini.com,California,562-596-2199
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Gabriel Mark Hasselbach, 8pm, Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St., Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, upcoming-events,www.frankiesjazzclub.ca/604-688-6368
Will Donato, 8pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199
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Will Downing, 7:30pm, The Birchmere, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, www.birchmere.com,Virginia,703-549-7500
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Nick Colionne, 8pm, Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E. 1st Ave., Denver, Colorado, com/soiled-dove/shows,www.tavernhg.303-830-9214
DW3, 8pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch
Ring in the New Year with Elan Trotman, 8:30 & 11pm, Scullers Jazz Club, DoubleTree Suites by Hilton, 400 Soldiers Field Road, Boston, Massachusetts, www.scullersjazz.com, 866-777-8932
Gabriel Mark Hasselbach with Rob Montgomery, 1pm, The Railway Stage & Beer Café, 579 Dunsmuir St., Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, upcoming-events/,www.frankiesjazzclub.ca/604-564-1430
Karen Briggs, 8pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199
Ellis Hall, 8pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199
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Jeff Lorber Trio featuring Jimmy Haslip, 7pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199
Rick Braun’s New Year’s Eve Getaway featuring Dave Koz, Richard Elliot & Nick Colionne, silent auction, appetizers, 6:30pm; Colionne performs, 7:45pm; dinner, 8:45pm; Braun, Koz & Elliot, perform, 10:30pm; champagne toast, midnight, JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa, 3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd., Tucson, 520-219-3381www.RickBraunNewYearsEve.com,Arizona,(Sold-out.Waitlistonly.)
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KJAZZ Champagne Brunch Cruise aboard Hornblower featuring live jazz music, sails noon-2pm, boards at 11:30am from 2431 W. Pacific Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, California, www.hornblower.com, 949-650-2412, 888-HORNBLOWER
performances by Mat Gurman, sails noon-2pm, boards at 11:30am from Fisherman’s Village Marina, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, California, www.hornblower.com, 310-301-9900, 888-HORNBLOWER
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KJAZZ Champagne Brunch Cruise aboard Hornblower featuring live jazz music, sails noon-2pm, boards at 11:30am from 2431 W. Pacific Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, California, www.hornblower.com, 949-650-2412, 888-HORNBLOWER
Hornblower San Diego Holiday Champagne Brunch Cruise featuring live performances by Dave Scott Duo, sails 11am-1pm, boards at 10:30am
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from Pier 1 Hornblower Landing, 1800 N. Harbor Dr., San Diego, California, 855-627-8482www.hornblower.com,
KJAZZ Champagne Brunch Cruise aboard Hornblower featuring live jazz music, sails noon-2pm, boards at 11:30am from Rainbow Harbor Marina, 100 Aquarium Way, Dock 6A, Long Beach, California, www.hornblower.com, 949-650-2412, 888-HORNBLOWER
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Hornblower Cruises & Events yacht sailing on San Diego Bay
Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199
Spaghettini’s Legendary Champagne Brunch featuring performances by DW3, 10am, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199
KJAZZ Champagne Brunch Cruise aboard Hornblower featuring live jazz music, sails noon-2pm, boards at 11:30am from 2431 W. Pacific Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, California, www.hornblower.com, 949-650-2412, 888-HORNBLOWER
KJAZZ Champagne Brunch Cruise aboard Hornblower featuring performances by Mat Gurman, sails noon-2pm, boards at 11:30am from
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Hornblower San Diego Holiday Champagne Brunch Cruise featuring live performances by Dave Scott Duo, sails 11am-1pm, boards at 10:30am from Pier 1 Hornblower Landing, 1800 N. Harbor Dr., San Diego, California, 855-627-8482www.hornblower.com,
KJAZZ Champagne Brunch Cruise aboard Hornblower featuring live jazz music, sails noon-2pm, boards at 11:30am from Rainbow Harbor Marina, 100 Aquarium Way, Dock 6A, Long Beach, California, www.hornblower.com, 949-650-2412, 888-HORNBLOWER
KJAZZ Champagne Brunch Cruise aboard Hornblower featuring live jazz music, sails noon-2pm, boards at 11:30am from Rainbow Harbor Marina, 100 Aquarium Way, Dock 6A, Long Beach, California, www.hornblower.com, 949-650-2412, 888-HORNBLOWER
KJAZZ Champagne Brunch Cruise aboard Hornblower featuring performances by Mat Gurman, sails noon-2pm, boards at 11:30am from Fisherman’s Village Marina, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, California, www.hornblower.com, 310-301-9900, 888-HORNBLOWER
KJAZZ Champagne Brunch Cruise aboard Hornblower featuring live jazz music, sails noon-2pm, boards at 11:30am from 2431 W. Pacific Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, California, www.hornblower.com, 949-650-2412, 888-HORNBLOWER
SUNDAY, DEC. 8
KJAZZ Champagne Brunch Cruise aboard Hornblower featuring performances by Mat Gurman, sails noon-2pm, boards at 11:30am from Fisherman’s Village Marina, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, California, www.hornblower.com, 310-301-9900, 888-HORNBLOWER
SATURDAY, DEC. 14
KJAZZ Champagne Brunch Cruise aboard Hornblower featuring performances by Mat Gurman, sails noon-2pm, boards at 11:30am from Fisherman’s Village Marina, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, California, www.hornblower.com, 310-301-9900, 888-HORNBLOWER
KJAZZ Champagne Brunch Cruise aboard Hornblower featuring live jazz music, sails noon-2pm, boards at 11:30am from Rainbow Harbor Marina, 100 Aquarium Way, Dock 6A, Long Beach, California, www.hornblower.com, 949-650-2412, 888-HORNBLOWER
Hornblower San Diego Holiday Champagne Brunch Cruise featuring live performances by Dave Scott Duo, sails 11am-1pm, boards at 10:30am from Pier 1 Hornblower Landing, 1800 N. Harbor Dr., San Diego, California, 855-627-8482www.hornblower.com,
KJAZZ Champagne Brunch Cruise aboard Hornblower featuring
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KJAZZ Champagne Brunch Cruise aboard Hornblower featuring performances by Mat Gurman, sails noon-2pm, boards at 11:30am from Fisherman’s Village Marina, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, California, www.hornblower.com, 310-301-9900, 888-HORNBLOWER
Spaghettini’s Legendary Champagne Brunch featuring performances by DW3, 10am, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199
KJAZZ Champagne Brunch Cruise aboard Hornblower featuring performances by Mat Gurman, sails noon-2pm, boards at 11:30am from Fisherman’s Village Marina, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, California, www.hornblower.com, 310-301-9900, 888-HORNBLOWER
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Hornblower Christmas Day Brunch at The Abbey on Fifth Avenue, 11:30am1:30pm, 2825 5th Ave., San Diego, California, 855-627-8482www.hornblower.com,
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Spaghettini’s Legendary Champagne Brunch featuring performances by DW3, 10am, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199
SATURDAY, JAN. 11
Hornblower San Diego New Year’s Day Champagne Brunch Cruise, sails 11:30am-1:30pm, boards at 11am from Pier 1 Hornblower Landing, 1800 N. Harbor Dr., San Diego, California, www.hornblower.com, 855-627-8482
Christmas Day Champagne Brunch Cruise aboard Hornblower featuring live music, sails noon-2pm, boards at 11:30am from 2431 W. Pacific Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, California, www.hornblower.com, 949-650-2412, 888-HORNBLOWER
Hornblower San Diego Christmas Eve Champagne Brunch Cruise, sails 11:30am-1:30pm, boards at 11am from Pier 1 Hornblower Landing, 1800 N. Harbor Dr., San Diego, California, 855-627-8482www.hornblower.com,
KJAZZ Champagne Brunch Cruise aboard Hornblower featuring performances by Mat Gurman, sails noon-2pm, boards at 11:30am from Fisherman’s Village Marina, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, California, www.hornblower.com, 310-301-9900, 888-HORNBLOWER
New Year’s Day Champagne Brunch Cruise aboard Hornblower featuring live music, sails noon-2pm, boards at 11:30am from 2431 W. Pacific Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, California, www.hornblower.com, 949-650-2412, 888-HORNBLOWER
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KJAZZ Champagne Brunch Cruise aboard Hornblower featuring live jazz music, sails noon-2pm, boards at 11:30am from 2431 W. Pacific Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, California, www.hornblower.com, 949-650-2412, 888-HORNBLOWER
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 1, 2020
KJAZZ Champagne Brunch Cruise aboard Hornblower featuring performances by Mat Gurman, sails noon-2pm, boards at 11:30am from Fisherman’s Village Marina, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, California, www.hornblower.com, 310-301-9900, 888-HORNBLOWER
KJAZZ Champagne Brunch Cruise aboard Hornblower featuring live jazz music, sails noon-2pm, boards at 11:30am from Rainbow Harbor Marina, 100 Aquarium Way, Dock 6A, Long Beach, California, www.hornblower.com, 949-650-2412, 888-HORNBLOWER
KJAZZ Champagne Brunch Cruise aboard Hornblower featuring performances by Mat Gurman, sails noon-2pm, boards at 11:30am from Fisherman’s Village Marina, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, California, www.hornblower.com, 310-301-9900, 888-HORNBLOWER
SUNDAY, JAN. 5
KJAZZ Champagne Brunch Cruise aboard Hornblower featuring live jazz music, sails noon-2pm, boards at 11:30am from Rainbow Harbor Marina, 100 Aquarium Way, Dock 6A, Long Beach, California, www.hornblower.com, 949-650-2412, 888-HORNBLOWER
KJAZZ Champagne Brunch Cruise aboard Hornblower featuring performances by Mat Gurman, sails noon-2pm, boards at 11:30am from Fisherman’s Village Marina, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, California, www.hornblower.com, 310-301-9900, 888-HORNBLOWER
KJAZZ Champagne Brunch Cruise aboard Hornblower featuring live jazz music, sails noon-2pm, boards at 11:30am from 2431 W. Pacific Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, California, www.hornblower.com, 949-650-2412, 888-HORNBLOWER
KJAZZ Champagne Brunch Cruise aboard Hornblower featuring performances by Mat Gurman, sails noon-2pm, boards at 11:30am from Fisherman’s Village Marina, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, California, www.hornblower.com, 310-301-9900, 888-HORNBLOWER
SUNDAY, DEC. 29
KJAZZ Champagne Brunch Cruise aboard Hornblower featuring live jazz music, sails noon-2pm, boards at 11:30am from 2431 W. Pacific Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, California, www.hornblower.com, 949-650-2412, 888-HORNBLOWER
SUNDAY, JAN. 12
New Year’s Day Champagne Brunch Cruise aboard Hornblower featuring live music, sails noon-2pm, boards at 11:30am from Fisherman’s Village Marina, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, California, www.hornblower.com, 310-301-9900, 888-HORNBLOWER
New Year’s Eve Champagne Brunch Cruise aboard Hornblower featuring live music, sails noon-2pm, boards at 11:30am from Fisherman’s Village Marina, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, California, www.hornblower.com, 310-301-9900, 888-HORNBLOWER
Hornblower San Diego Christmas Day Champagne Brunch Cruise, sails 11:30am-1:30pm, boards at 11am from Pier 1 Hornblower Landing, 1800 N. Harbor Dr., San Diego, California, 855-627-8482www.hornblower.com,
Christmas Day Champagne Brunch Cruise aboard Hornblower, sails noon-2pm, boards at 11:30am from Fisherman’s Village Marina, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, California, www.hornblower.com, 310-301-9900, 888-HORNBLOWER
KJAZZ Champagne Brunch Cruise aboard Hornblower featuring performances by Mat Gurman, sails noon-2pm, boards at 11:30am from Fisherman’s Village Marina, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, California, www.hornblower.com, 310-301-9900, 888-HORNBLOWER
Spaghettini’s Legendary Champagne Brunch featuring performances by DW3, 10am, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199
Hornblower San Diego New Year’s Eve Champagne Brunch Cruise, sails 11:30am-1:30pm, boards at 11am from Pier 1 Hornblower Landing, 1800 N. Harbor Dr., San Diego, California, 855-627-8482www.hornblower.com,
TUESDAY, DEC. 24
TUESDAY, DEC. 31
Hornblower San Diego Champagne Brunch Cruise featuring live performances by Dave Scott Duo, sails 11am-1pm, boards at 10:30am from Pier 1 Hornblower Landing, 1800 N. Harbor Dr., San Diego, California, 855-627-8482www.hornblower.com,
KJAZZ Champagne Brunch Cruise aboard Hornblower featuring live jazz music, sails noon-2pm, boards at 11:30am from 2431 W. Pacific Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, California, www.hornblower.com, 949-650-2412, 888-HORNBLOWER
New Year’s Eve Champagne Brunch Cruise aboard Hornblower featuring live music, sails noon-2pm, boards at 11:30am from 2431 W. Pacific Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, California, www.hornblower.com, 949-650-2412, 888-HORNBLOWER
SATURDAY, DEC. 28
Hornblower San Diego Holiday Champagne Brunch Cruise featuring live performances by Dave Scott Duo, sails 11am-1pm, boards at 10:30am from Pier 1 Hornblower Landing, 1800 N. Harbor Dr., San Diego, California, 855-627-8482www.hornblower.com,
KJAZZ Champagne Brunch Cruise aboard Hornblower featuring live jazz music, sails noon-2pm, boards at 11:30am from 2431 W. Pacific Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, California, www.hornblower.com, 949-650-2412, 888-HORNBLOWER
SATURDAY, JAN. 4
KJAZZ Champagne Brunch Cruise aboard Hornblower featuring live jazz music, sails noon-2pm, boards at 11:30am from 2431 W. Pacific Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, California, www.hornblower.com, 949-650-2412, 888-HORNBLOWER
KJAZZ Champagne Brunch Cruise aboard Hornblower featuring live jazz music, sails noon-2pm, boards at 11:30am from Rainbow Harbor Marina, 100 Aquarium Way, Dock 6A, Long Beach, California, www.hornblower.com, 949-650-2412, 888-HORNBLOWER
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 25
Fisherman’s Village Marina, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, California, www.hornblower.com, 310-301-9900, 888-HORNBLOWER
Hornblower San Diego Holiday Champagne Brunch Cruise featuring live performances by Dave Scott Duo, sails 11am-1pm, boards at 10:30am from Pier 1 Hornblower Landing, 1800 N. Harbor Dr., San Diego, California, 855-627-8482www.hornblower.com,
Spaghettini’s Legendary Champagne Brunch featuring performances by DW3, 10am, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199
KJAZZ Champagne Brunch Cruise aboard Hornblower featuring live jazz music, sails noon-2pm, boards at 11:30am from Rainbow Harbor Marina, 100 Aquarium Way, Dock 6A, Long Beach, California, www.hornblower.com, 949-650-2412, 888-HORNBLOWER
Spaghettini’s Legendary Champagne Brunch featuring performances by DW3, 10am, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199
KJAZZ Champagne Brunch Cruise aboard Hornblower featuring live jazz music, sails noon-2pm, boards at 11:30am from 2431 W. Pacific Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, California, www.hornblower.com, 949-650-2412, 888-HORNBLOWER
KJAZZ Champagne Brunch Cruise aboard Hornblower featuring live jazz music, sails noon-2pm, boards at 11:30am from 2431 W. Pacific Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, California, www.hornblower.com, 949-650-2412, 888-HORNBLOWER
Smooth Jazz News’ 20th Anniversary Brunch & Jam Session featuring DW3 & surprise guest artists, 10am, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199
SUNDAY, JAN. 26
KJAZZ Champagne Brunch Cruise aboard Hornblower featuring performances by Mat Gurman, sails noon-2pm, boards at 11:30am from Fisherman’s Village Marina, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, California, www.hornblower.com, 310-301-9900, 888-HORNBLOWER
KJAZZ Champagne Brunch Cruise aboard Hornblower featuring performances by Mat Gurman, sails noon-2pm, boards at 11:30am from Fisherman’s Village Marina, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, California, www.hornblower.com, 310-301-9900, 888-HORNBLOWER
KJAZZ Champagne Brunch Cruise aboard Hornblower featuring live jazz music, sails noon-2pm, boards at 11:30am from 2431 W. Pacific Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, California, www.hornblower.com, 949-650-2412, 888-HORNBLOWER
SUNDAY, JAN. 19
Hornblower San Diego Champagne Brunch Cruise featuring live performances by Dave Scott Duo,
Hornblower San Diego Champagne Brunch Cruise featuring live performances by Dave Scott Duo, sails 11am-1pm, boards at 10:30am from Pier 1 Hornblower Landing, 1800 N. Harbor Dr., San Diego, California, www.hornblower.com, 855-627-8482
20th o f Smooth Jazz News Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy. Seal Beach,Reservations:California 562-596-2199 or www.spaghettini.com at our annual Brunch Party & Jam Session with surprise guest artists SUNDAY Jan. 12, 2020 Photo:PatBenter P h o t o s : Ddiva yelpoH
KJAZZ Champagne Brunch Cruise aboard Hornblower featuring live jazz music, sails noon-2pm, boards at 11:30am from 2431 W. Pacific Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, California, www.hornblower.com, 949-650-2412, 888-HORNBLOWER
Hornblower San Diego Champagne Brunch Cruise featuring live performances by Dave Scott Duo, sails 11am-1pm, boards at 10:30am from Pier 1 Hornblower Landing, 1800 N. Harbor Dr., San Diego, California, www.hornblower.com, 855-627-8482
Spaghettini’s Legendary Champagne Brunch featuring performances by artist TBA, 10am, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199
KJAZZ Champagne Brunch Cruise aboard Hornblower featuring live jazz music, sails noon-2pm, boards at 11:30am from 2431 W. Pacific Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, California, www.hornblower.com, 949-650-2412, 888-HORNBLOWER
sails 11am-1pm, boards at 10:30am from Pier 1 Hornblower Landing, 1800 N. Harbor Dr., San Diego, California, www.hornblower.com, 855-627-8482
KJAZZ Champagne Brunch Cruise aboard Hornblower featuring performances by Mat Gurman, sails noon-2pm, boards at 11:30am from Fisherman’s Village Marina, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, California, www.hornblower.com, 310-301-9900, 888-HORNBLOWER
KJAZZ Champagne Brunch Cruise aboard Hornblower featuring live jazz music, sails noon-2pm, boards at 11:30am from Rainbow Harbor Marina, 100 Aquarium Way, Dock 6A, Long Beach, California, www.hornblower.com, 949-650-2412, 888-HORNBLOWER
KJAZZ Champagne Brunch Cruise aboard Hornblower featuring performances by Mat Gurman, sails noon-2pm, boards at 11:30am from Fisherman’s Village Marina, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, California, www.hornblower.com, 310-301-9900, 888-HORNBLOWER
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Authors Alan Paul and Andy Aledort have created an unusually personal history of the famed guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan. Hundreds of interviews are included that provide intimate recollections with family members, band mates, fellow musicians and fans. Vaughan is considered by many to be one of the great guitarists of all time.
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Some exciting adventures are beckoning, but remember you have responsibilities at home. If you can’t turn down the traveling, make sure there is someone at home to step in and help take care of business.
Be careful with all the family requests coming at you. You will be asked to contribute both time and money to various folks. Though you want to help all of them, take a step back before you find yourself promising more than you should.
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Eventually, Stevie was able to play with several of his blues idols, such as B.B. King, and he established a band he called Double Trouble. His penchant for wearing kimonos and feathered hats were thought to be homage to his rock idol, Jimi Hendrix. Stevie’s blues playing became less focused on traditional blues, and he became more interested in a blues-rock genre.
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He started playing local clubs in Austin and Dallas, often for very small paychecks. Saxophonist Jim Trimmier said, “He just boogied. Everybody was older than him in all his early bands––and he made them all. Even at that age, there was no false notes. He was always true to the music.” Early on, Stevie was known for playing loud and was always tinkering with the equipment to meet his requirements.
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Vaughan’s youthful obsession with the blues came naturally, as his older brother Jimmie was becoming a major name in the Texas blues scene. Jimmie Vaughan remarked, “If you want to be a blues guitar player, there’s no better place to grow up than Texas.” As a 14-year-old, Stevie haunted local clubs and was sometimes allowed to play. The recollections of many describe his complete dedication to his music and how he was rarely seen without his guitar.
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“Texas Flood: The Inside Story of Stevie Ray Vaughan”
By Alan Paul and Andy Aledort St. Martin’s Press • 2019 • 368 pages • $29.99
Stevie married early, and the relationship was tempestuous. “Their relationship was tumultuous, dysfunctional, passionate, violent,” Newhouse said. Stevie and his wife were heavily into drugs. Through it all, he became more successful and recognized by rock heavyweights like David Bowie and The Rolling Stones. Eventually, Stevie had to face his drug demons, and, while in London, he finally faced the issue and consulted a doctor recommended by Eric Clapton. He went through a monthlong rehab. Record promoter Harvey Leeds said, “He was very very serious about his rehab. Stevie carried around two bags like a doctor would carry, filled with his recovery books.”
At the time of his untimely death, Stevie had been living a sober life for a few years. Vaughan died in a helicopter crash Aug. 27, 1990, after returning from performing a concert with Clapton. Although he was only 35 years old at the time of his passing, Stevie’s legacy lives on.
Soon, his drug consumption and erratic behavior affected his personal relationships. He was famously known for not actually having a real home. He was an original couch-surfer, which made him a little hard to locate at times. He showed up for the shows, but often just barely. Band mate Jackie Newhouse recalled, “Despite it all, Stevie was a really sweet, funny guy and pretty easygoing as a bandleader; he never told me what to play.”
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