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Festival Guide
from May-June 2022
Dauphin County Jazz & Wine Festival in Pennsylvania
2022 — 2023
2022 May 3-8 JAZZ FESTIVAL GUIDE
Lineup: Tuesday, May 3: Welcome Dinner and Jam Session Wednesday, May 4: Kim Scott, 8:45 p.m.; Pieces of a Dream, 10:15 p.m.; After-Show Chill, midnight Thursday, May 5: The Afternoon Chill: drinks, loungy DJ grooves and artist interviews, 3 p.m.; evening concerts featuring Four80East, 8:45 p.m.; Everette Harp, 10:15 p.m.; After-Show Chill, midnight Friday, May 6: The Afternoon Chill: drinks, loungy DJ grooves and artist interviews, 3 p.m.; evening concerts featuring Ken Navarro, 8:45 p.m.; Mindi Abair, 10:15 p.m.; After-Show Chill, midnight Saturday, May 7: Morning concerts featuring Willie Bradley, 11 a.m.; Oli Silk, 12:30 p.m.; The Afternoon Chill: drinks, loungy DJ grooves and artist interviews, 3 p.m.; evening concerts featuring Gregg Karukas, 8:45 p.m.; Peter White, 10:15 p.m.; After-Show Chill, midnight Sunday, May 8: Morning concerts featuring Nils, 11 a.m.; Jonathan Fritzén, 12:30 p.m.; The Afternoon Chill: drinks, loungy DJ grooves and artist interviews, 3 p.m.; evening concerts featuring Mark Jaimes, 8:45 p.m.; Eric Darius, 10:15 p.m.; After-Show Chill, midnight Venue: Pine Cliffs Resort, a Luxury Collection Resort, Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal Getting there: Flights are available into the Faro Airport (FAO), approximately 28 miles from the venue. Tickets and information: www.algarve.smoothjazzfestival.de, shop@smooth-entertainment.eu
June 10-12
Jazz Legacy Foundation Decade of Excellence Gala Weekend-Part 1 Hampton, Virginia
Lineup: Friday, June 10, show starts at 6 p.m.: Marcus Miller; Hiroshima; Marcus Anderson featuring CeeLo Green; Jazz Legacy Uncut featuring Adrian Crutchfield, BK Jackson and special guest Saturday, June 11, show starts at 6 p.m.: All-White Affair featuring Gregory Porter; Regina Belle; Paul Taylor, Jackiem Joyner and Adam Hawley; Alex Bugnon and Marion Meadows Sunday, June 12, show starts at 3 p.m.: Richard Elliot; Keiko Matsui and Kirk Whalum; Marcus Johnson with Raheem DaVaughn and special guest Lori Williams; J&J featuring Jeanette Harris and JJ Sansaverino
Pine Cliffs Resort, venue for the Algarve Smooth Jazz Festival in Portugal
Photo: Pat Benter
Fans enjoying The San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival
Venue: Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Dr., Hampton, Virginia Getting there: Flights are available into the Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF). Distance to the venue is approximately 10 miles from PHF and 18 miles from ORF. Parking: Free on-site parking Tickets and information: https://jazzlegacyfoundation.org, 757-737-2416
June 11-12
4th Annual San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival San Diego, California
Lineup: Saturday, June 11 (gates open at 1 p.m., show starts at 2 p.m.): Boney James; Jonathan Butler; Najee; Brass Attack BBZ featuring Willie Bradley, Johnny Britt and Rob Zinn; Kings of Groove featuring David P. Stevens and Tony Exum Jr. Sunday, June 12 (gates open at 1 p.m., show starts at 2 p.m.): Eric Darius; Maysa; Jessy J; Brian Simpson, Special EFX AllStars featuring Chieli Minucci, Karen Briggs, Eric Marienthal, Elliott Yamin, Lao Tizer, Anthony Crawford and Joel Rosenblatt; Lin Rountree and Julian Vaughn Venue: Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, Embarcadero Marina Park South, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, California Getting there: Flights are available into the San Diego International Airport (SAN), approximately 4 miles from the venue. Tickets and information: http://sandiegosmoothjazzfestival.com, 562-424-0013
June 18
Temecula Wine & Music Festival Murrieta, California
Lineup: Michael Paulo, Larry Braggs, Brian Bromberg, Rebecca Jade, Will Donato, Kiki Ebsen, Tateng Katindig, Kanzaki, Patrick Yandall, doors open at 2 p.m., music starts at 3 p.m., festival ends at 7:30 p.m. Venue: Monteleone Meadows, 35245 Briggs Road, Murrieta, California Getting there: Flights are available into the Ontario International Airport (ONT) and San Diego International Airport (SAN). Distance to the venue is approximately 50 miles from ONT and 70 miles from SAN. Parking: on-site Tickets and information: https://temeculawineandmusicfestival.com, 951-696-0184
June 30-July 3
Orlando Music Festival Orlando, Florida
Lineup: Thursday, June 30: Pre-festival All-White Gala featuring Deborah Krantz, 5:10 p.m.; Jazmin Ghent, 6:40 p.m.; Marion Meadows, 8:10 p.m.; Pieces of a Dream, 9:40 p.m. Friday, July 1 (Gates open at 2 p.m.): Vincent Ingala, 3:30 p.m.; Richard Elliot, 5:30 p.m.; Rick Braun, 6:15 p.m.; David Sanborn, 7:30 p.m.; Brian Culbertson, 9:30 p.m.
continued from page 33 Saturday, July 2 (Gates open at 2 p.m.): Adam Hawley, 4 p.m.; Lindsey Webster, 4:45 p.m.; Nathan Mitchell, 6 p.m.; Euge Groove, 7:30 p.m.; Peter White, 8:15 p.m.; Boney James, 9:30 p.m. Sunday, July 3 (Gates open at 2 p.m.): Deborah Krantz, 3 p.m.; Spyro Gyra, 4:30 p.m.; Eric Darius, 6:15 p.m.; Ray Parker Jr., 7:45 p.m.; The Jacksons, 9:30 p.m. Venue: Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando, Florida Getting there: Flights are available into the Orlando International Airport, approximately 16 miles from the venue. Parking: On-site parking is available to general admission ticketholders at the rate of $20 per car. Tickets and information: https://orlandomusicfestival.org
Aug. 5-6
Marcus Anderson’s Fourth Annual Jazz AND Coffee Escape Asheville, North Carolina
Lineup: Friday, Aug. 5, show starts at 7:30 p.m.: Kayla Waters, Steve Oliver, Marcus Johnson, Kenny Lattimore Saturday, Aug. 6, show starts at 6 p.m.: Four80East, Marcus Anderson, Vandell Andrew, Ragan Whiteside, Ashley A-Luv Doe Venue: Diana Wortham Theatre, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville, North Carolina Getting there: Flights are available into the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). Distance to the venue is approximately 15 miles from AVL, 78 miles from GSP and 121 miles from CLT. Tickets and information: www.jazzandcoffee-escape.net, 828-257-4530
Aug. 12-14
33rd Annual Long Beach Jazz Festival Long Beach, California
Lineup: Friday, Aug. 12: Artists to be announced Saturday, Aug. 13: Ledisi, Average White Band, Gerald Albright, Jonathan Butler and more to be announced Sunday, Aug. 14: Sergio Mendez, Damien Escobar, Eric Darius, Kandace Springs and more to be announced Venue: Rainbow Lagoon Park, 400 E. Shoreline Dr., Long Beach, California Getting there: Flights are available into the Long Beach Airport (LGB), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and John Wayne Airport, Orange County (SNA). Distance to the venue is
VIP patrons dancing at the Long Beach Jazz Festival
Photo: Ellis Moore Photography
approximately 6 miles from LGB, 22 miles from LAX and 23 miles from SNA. Tickets and information: www.longbeachjazzfestival.com, 562-424-0013
Sept. 2-3
1st Annual Cincinnati International Jazz Festival Cincinnati, Ohio
Lineup: Friday, Sept. 2: Lineup and showtimes to be announced Saturday, Sept. 3: Lineup and showtimes to be announced Venue: Smale Riverfront Park, 100 W. Mehring Way, Cincinnati, Ohio Getting there: Flights are available into the Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), approximately 14 miles from the venue. Parking: Parking is available adjacent to the venue, at the rate of $10 per car per day. Tickets and information: http://rainbowpromotions.com, 562-424-0013
Sept. 9-11
Patrons enjoying the Dauphin County Jazz & Wine Festival San Sebastián, Spain, one of the locations for Mindi Abair’s Wine and Jazz Spain Adventure
Saturday, Sept. 10: Sweet Cherie, 4:30 p.m.; Art Sherrod Jr., 6 p.m.; Ken Ford, King of Strings, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11: Teen Town, 4:30 p.m.; Adam Hawley, 6 p.m.; Jackiem Joyner, Brian Simpson and Gerald Veasley, 7:30 p.m. Venue: Fort Hunter Park, 5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Getting there: Flights are available into the Harrisburg International Airport (MDT), approximately 17 miles from the venue. Parking: Free on-site parking Tickets and information: www.dauphincounty.org, 717-599-5188
Sept. 9-11
Chuck Dennis presents the 5th Annual Oxnard Jazz Festival Oxnard, California
Lineup: Friday, Sept. 9: Cisco Kid and Delta by the Beach Saturday, Sept. 10 (10 a.m.-7 p.m.): Blake Aaron; Jeanette Harris; Hiroshima; Kelly’s Lot; Jeffrey Osborne; Althea Rene; with special guests Jeff Ryan, Johnny Britt, Jackiem Joyner and Lin Rountree Sunday, Sept. 11 (10 a.m.-7 p.m.): Paula Atherton, Bunny Brunel, Eric Darius, Emotions, Erin Stevenson, Najee, Ricardo Lemvo Venue: Oxnard Beach Park, 1601 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard, California Getting there: Flights are available into the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), approximately 65 miles from the venue. Tickets and information: www.oxnardjazzfestival.com
Oct. 5-10
WineandJazz.com presents Mindi Abair’s Wine and Jazz Spain Adventure La Rioja and San Sebastián, Spain
An intimate group experience in the world’s most luxury wine regions while you indulge in the finest wine, music and food. Lineup: Mindi Abair and local jazz artists Venues: Various three-star hotels, fine wineries, cultural locations and top restaurants throughout La Rioja and San Sebastián, Spain. Getting there: Flights are available into the Bilbao Airport (BIO), in Loiu, Spain. Tickets and information: https://wineandjazz.com/adventures, 707-694-5696
Oct. 13-16 and 20-23
Lineup: Thursday, Oct. 13: Daniel Ho, 6 p.m.; Peter White, 7:30 p.m., Unplugged Under the Stars at Descanso Beach Friday, Oct. 14: Peet Project, 7 p.m.; Jazmin Ghent, 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15: Randal Clark, noon; Lindsey Webster and Adam Hawley, 2 p.m.; Chris Standring, 7 p.m.; David Sanborn, 9 p.m.; after-party at Descanso Beach, 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16: artist TBA, noon; Richard Elliot, 2 p.m.; Christian de Mesones, 7 p.m.; Damien Escobar, 9 p.m. continued on page 36
Photo: Pat Benter
Catalina Casino, venue for the 35th Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival
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Thursday, Oct. 20: Blake Aaron, 6 p.m.; Paul Jackson Jr., 7:30 p.m., Unplugged Under the Stars at Descanso Beach Friday, Oct. 21: Jessy J, 7 p.m.; Mindi Abair, 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22: Eric Darius, noon; Greg Adams and East Bay Soul, 2 p.m.; Mark Jaimes, 7 p.m.; Dave Koz, 9 p.m.; after-party at Descanso Beach, 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23: Jeff Ryan, noon; David Benoit and The Midnight Rendezvous Big Band, 2 p.m.; Justin-Lee Schultz, 7 p.m.; Norman Brown with Horns, 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. 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. Tickets and information: www.jazztrax.com, 866-872-9849
Oct. 31-Nov. 6
Ninth Annual Mallorca Smooth Jazz Festival Sa Coma, Mallorca, Spain
Phil Denny, Bobby Lyle, Tom Browne, Blake Aaron, Tom Braxton and U-NAM, plus more artists to be announced Monday, Oct. 31: Art/Music/Dinner, exclusive concert and dinner, in the art gallery; Pre-concert, in the piano bar Tuesday, Nov. 1: Morning boat trip with concert, outside of resort; Evening concert, on open-air stage Wednesday, Nov. 2: Evening concerts on the theatre stage; After-Show Party at the piano bar, midnight Thursday, Nov. 3: Cool by the Pool Afternoon Hang featuring chilled drinks, loungy DJ grooves, artists interviews, concert, at the pool stage; Evening concerts, on the theatre stage; After-Show Party at the piano bar, midnight Friday, Nov. 4: Cool by the Pool Afternoon Hang featuring chilled drinks, loungy DJ grooves, artists interviews, concert, at the pool stage; Evening concerts, on the theatre stage; After-Show Party at the piano bar, midnight Saturday, Nov. 5: Morning concerts, on the open-air stage; Cool by the Pool Afternoon Hang featuring chilled drinks, loungy DJ grooves and artists interviews, at the pool stage; Evening concerts, on the theatre stage; After-Show Party at the piano bar, midnight Sunday, Nov. 6: Morning concerts, on the open-air stage; Cool by the Pool Afternoon Hang featuring chilled drinks, loungy DJ grooves and artists interviews, at the pool stage; Evening concert; After-Show Party at the piano bar, midnight Venue: Protur Biomar Sensatori Resort, Sa Coma, Mallorca, Spain Getting there: Flights are available into the Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI), approximately 45 miles from the venue.
Protur Biomar Sensatori Resort, venue for the Mallorca Smooth Jazz Festival in Spain
Photo: KG Creative Enterprises
JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort, venue for Rick Braun’s New Year’s Eve Getaway in Tucson, Arizona
Tickets and information: www.mallorca.smoothjazzfestival.de, shop@smooth-entertainment.eu
Nov. 9-13
Jazz Legacy Foundation Decade of Excellence Gala Weekend-Part 2 Hampton, Virginia
Lineup: Wednesday, Nov. 9, show starts at 6 p.m.: Official Pre-Party featuring Tom Browne and L.A. Young, at Roger Brown’s Restaurant and Sports Bar, Portsmouth, Virginia Thursday, Nov. 10, show starts at 6 p.m.: Najee; Kim Waters and Kayla Waters; DMV All-Stars featuring Brian Lenair, Art Sherrod Jr. and Willie Bradley; Jazz Legacy Uncut featuring Nathan Mitchell, Frank McComb and Elan Trotman Friday, Nov. 11, show starts at 6 p.m.: Boney James, Peabo Bryson, Eric Darius, Ken Ford “King of Strings” Saturday, Nov. 12, show starts at 6 p.m.: Jeffrey Osborne, Gerald Albright, Karen Briggs and Frederic Yonnet, Kenny Lattimore and Marcus Anderson, The Fuzz Band Sunday, Nov. 13, show starts at 3 p.m.: WAR, Will Downing, Damien Escobar, Euge Groove Venues: Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Dr., Hampton, Virginia. Pre-party will be held at Roger Brown’s Restaurant and Sports Bar, 316 High St., Portsmouth Virginia. Getting there: Flights are available into the Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF). Distance to the venue is approximately 10 miles from PHF and 18 miles from ORF. Parking: Free on-site parking Tickets and information: https://jazzlegacyfoundation.org, 757-737-2416
Dec. 30-31
Lineup: Friday, Dec. 30: Celebrity golf tournament; Start the Party Early optional concert with Mindi Abair and special guest Rebecca Jade Saturday, Dec. 31: reception, fundraising benefiting families affected by autism, dinner, midnight Champagne toast and performances by Rick Braun, Richard Elliot, Dave Koz, Chris Walker and Rebecca Jade Venue: JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa, 3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd., Tucson, Arizona Getting there: Flights are 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. Tickets and information: www.RickBraunNewYearsEve.com, 520-219-3381
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Eric Guerra and Mindi Abair, hosts of their Wine and Jazz Adventures
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32nd Annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest Reading, Pennsylvania
Lineup: to be announced Venue: Various venues throughout Berks County Getting there: Flights are available into the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), approximately 70 miles from Berks County. Tickets and information: www.berksjazzfest.com
April 16-20, 2023
WineandJazz.com presents Mindi Abair’s Wine and Jazz Sonoma Adventure Sonoma Wine Country-Healdsburg, California
An intimate, luxury group experience in one of the most noted wine regions while you indulge in the finest wine, music and food the world has to offer. Lineup: Mindi Abair and soon-to-be-announced jazz artists Venues: Downtown Healdsburg, three-star Hotel Healdsburg, fine wineries, cultural locations and top restaurants throughout Sonoma, California Getting there: Flights are available into the Charles M. SchulzSonoma 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: https://wineandjazz.com/ adventures, 707-694-5696
Panama City Beach, Florida, home of the Seabreeze Jazz Festival
April 19-23, 2023
24th Annual Seabreeze Jazz Festival presented by Visit Panama City Beach Panama City Beach, Florida
Lineup: to be announced Venue: Aaron Bessant Park Amphitheater, 500 W. Park Dr., Panama City Beach, Florida Getting there: Flights are available into the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) in Panama City Beach and Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. The venue is approximately 10 miles from ECP and 55 miles from VPS. Staying there: Visit www.seabreezejazzfestival.com/staymap.html for available hotels, condominiums and beach rentals, along with nightly rates and locations. Tickets and information: On sale June 1, 2022, at www.seabreezejazzfestival.com
Aug. 15-20, 2023
WineandJazz.com presents Mindi Abair’s Wine and Jazz France Adventure Bordeaux and Saint-Émilion, France
An intimate, luxury group experience in one of the most famous wine regions while you indulge in the finest wine, music and food the world has to offer. Lineup: Mindi Abair and soon-to-be-announced local jazz artists Venues: Three-star hotel in downtown Bordeaux, fine-wine Châteaus, cultural locations and top restaurants throughout France Getting there: Flights are available into the BordeauxMérignac Airport (BOD). Tickets and information: https://wineandjazz.com/ adventures, 707-694-5696
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