The Jazz & Rib Fest 2013

The Jazz & Rib Fest is a highly anticipated summertime tradition offering both jazz and rib connoisseurs the finest in music and barbeque for more than thirty years. Building off the success of our move to the premier entertainment destination of downtown Columbus, we are thrilled to once again call The Arena District the home of hot ribs and cool jazz. McFerson Commons and North Bank Park stages will anchor the event with performances featuring the best regional and international jazz artists. The Jazz Café at North Bank Pavilion will showcase local artists on an intimate riverfront stage set against the city skyline. Award winning rib-burners representing 10 states and Canada will fire up their grills along Spring & Long Streets to compete for “Best Ribs” bragging rights.

Highlights are

Galactic
Saturday | July 20, 2013
9:30 PM – 11:00 PM
North Bank Park Stage presented by FOX 28

Boney James
Friday | July 19, 2013
9:00 PM – 10:30 PM
North Bank Park Stage presented by FOX 28

The Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Friday | July 19, 2013
9:30 PM – 11:00 PM
American Electric Power Stage presented by ABC 6

Arturo Sandoval
Saturday | July 20, 2013
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
American Electric Power Stage presented by ABC 6

Friday, July 19: 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 20: 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 21: 11:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Arena District in McFerson Commons & North Bank Park, Columbus, Ohio

Boney James – Tour Dates 2013

03/30/13 Detroit, MI Fox Theatre
04/06/13 Las Vegas, NV Boulder Station Casino
04/17/13 Atlanta, GA Center Stage Theater
04/18/13 Panama City Beach, FL Seabreeze Jazz Fest
04/20/13 Durham, NC Carolina Theater
04/21/13 Charlotte, NC Knight Theater
04/23/13 Bergen, NJ Bergen Performing Arts Ctr.
04/24/13 Glenside, PA The Keswick Theater
04/25/13 Cleveland, OH Ohio Theatre
04/26/13 Pittsburgh, PA Byham Theatre
04/27/13 Buffalo, NY Buffalo State Pac
04/28/13 Alexandria, VA The Birchmere
05/01/13 New York, NY BB Kings
07/12/13 Austin, TX One World Theater
07/19/13 Columbus, OH Columbus Jazz & Rib Fest
07/21/13 San Dimas, CA Jazzfest West
08/16/13 Newport Beach, CA The Hyatt Newporter Back Bay Amphitheater
08/17/13 Temecula, CA Thornton Winery
10/12/13 Smooth Jazz Cruise Smooth Jazz Cruise
10/25/13 Troy, NY Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
10/26/13 New Haven, CT Lyman Theater
10/27/13 Boston, MA Wilbur Theater
01/12/14 Smooth Jazz Cruise Smooth Jazz Cruise

The WAVE’s Smooth Night Out

Spend a Smooth Night Out with 94.7 The WAVE for an evening of incredible smooth music by some of your favorite WAVE artists on Saturday, February 23rd at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE!

Boney James, Norman Brown, Kirk Whalum, Mindi Abair, vocalist Spencer Day, Vincent Ingala perform at 94.7 The Wave’s Smooth Night Out.

Nokia Theatre, 777 Chick Hearn Ct, Los Angeles, California 90015

Boney James @ Granada Theater

Considered one of the most influential jazz musicians of his generation, Boney James brings his signature soulful grooves to the Granada Theatre this fall for an evening of contemporary jazz brilliance. James is a three-time Grammy Award nominee and a Soul Train Award winner for Best Jazz Album.

He has also been honored with an NAACP Image Award nomination for Best Jazz Album. He has four RIAA Certified Gold Records (500,000 copies sold), his legion of fans have scooped up over 3 million copies of his twelve recordings, nine of his recordings reached #1 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart and two have reached the Top 10 on the R&B Albums Chart.

His most recent recording, Contact, spent 10 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart. James is also renowned for his compelling live performances. According to the Boston Globe: “Let’s make something perfectly clear: James is not a smooth jazz player. . . his music is muscular and gritty, whereas most smooth jazz has all the texture and complexity of a cue ball…. James swaggered across the stage like a blacktop hero draining treys on an overmatched opponent. He even weaved his way through the audience, never missing a beat and all but daring the crowd not to have a good time.”

Saturday, November 17, 2012 – 8:00 pm

Granada Theater, 1214 State St, Santa Barbara, California 93101

Sundays In The Redwoods

ON SALE NOW:
Soul is the Key, September 30, 2012
At the Woodminster Amphitheater

• Marsha Ambrosius
• Martin Luther
• Linda Tillery

The Rhythm Section, October 7, 2012
At the Woodminster Amphitheater

• Jeffrey Osbourne
• Legends of Motown
• Qui 510
• Maybe Tuesday

Talkin All That Jazz, October 14, 2012
At the Woodminster Amphitheater

• Boney James
• Avery Sunshine
• FH Band featuring Bill Ortiz
• OSA

Woodminster Amphitheater, 3300 Joaquin Miller Rd, Oakland, California, 94602

Smooth jazz cruising on both coasts

As the perennially sold-out sailings of The Smooth Jazz Cruise: The Greatest Party at Sea prepares to launch its 10^th anniversary excursions in January 2013, parent company Entertainment Cruise Productions is determined to keep the party going strong by creating a West Coast outing from San Diego to exotic Mexican ports in the fall of 2013 with music hosts Brian Culbertson and Boney James.  Grammy winners David Sanborn and Marcus Miller will perform on the new program and continue to serve as the music hosts of the traditional January sailing of The Smooth Jazz Cruise in 2014 that will embark from Fort Lauderdale to Caribbean paradise as it has done for a decade.  Both 7-day cruises will be held aboard a luxurious Holland America ship and feature performances by legends, hitmakers and fan favorites.

“As we enter the second decade of The Smooth Jazz Cruise, we want to keep things fresh for our loyal family of cruisers that comes back year after year.  Thanks in part to their suggestions, we decided to spread the love by creating a sensational West Coast cruise.  With a cruise on both coasts, we feel that the hosts should reflect the different personalities of each coast.  I cannot imagine a more exciting cruise menu than Brian Culbertson and Boney James hosting a West Coast cruise and David Sanborn and Marcus Miller topping an East Coast cruise.  Brian, Boney, David and Marcus will perform on both cruises as will Jonathan Butler and Candy Dulfer.  We’re going to showcase 22 incredible headliners between the two cruises,” said Michael Lazaroff, Executive Director of St. Louis-based Entertainment Cruise Productions.

The first-ever left coast departure for The Smooth Jazz Cruise, the West Coast expedition will make its maiden voyage on the m/s Westerdam October 12-19, 2013 from San Diego and visit Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta and Baja Coast.  Joining Culbertson, James, Sanborn, Miller, Butler and Dulfer as performers will be Rick Braun, Norman Brown, Richard Elliot, Euge Groove, Kenny Lattimore, Earl Klugh, Oleta Adams, Brian Simpson, DW3, comedian Alonzo Bodden and special guest Tower of Power.

The Smooth Jazz Cruise 2014 will cruise on the m/s Eurodam from Fort Lauderdale January 11-18 with stops in Turks & Caicos, San Juan, St. Maarten and Half Moon Cay.  The parade of performers will consist of Sanborn, Miller, Culbertson, James, Butler, Dulfer, Simpson, Kirk Whalum, Peter White, Sheila E, Keb Mo, Keiko Matsui, Maysa Leak, Mindi Abair, DW3, Bodden and special guest Jeffrey Osborne.

Affectionately known amongst passengers as “The Greatest Party at Sea,” The Smooth Jazz Cruise spotlights music icons, Grammy winners and chart-topping contemporary jazz, R&B and adult contemporary artists aboard a first-class, full ship charter.  It is an extraordinary week devoted to live music with the luminous lineups presented in theatre, club and intimate piano bar settings.  The velvet rope is removed allowing cruisers to mix and mingle freely with the musicians at cocktail parties, informative seminars, autograph and Q&A sessions, theme nights, sporting contests and special land excursions while in port.  The magic of The Smooth Jazz Cruise is best understood by first-hand experience.  Nearly 60% of the passengers are repeat guests.  To reserve a cabin, call toll-free in the U.S. and Canada 888.852.9987 and 800.852.99872 from abroad.  For further information, please visit www.thesmoothjazzcruise.com.

Boney James and Ken Ford

The Smooth Jazz Cruise Peachtree City Jazz Series present:

Boney James and Ken Ford

Friday, August 31, 2012 – 8:00 pm

Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater, 201 McIntosh Trail, Peachtree City, Georgia 30269 (Atlanta)

23rd Annual Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival

Just a few blocks from the beach sits this newly renovated convention facility where many of Rehoboth’s larger events take place. The Center features a long auditorium with 6,700 sq. ft. of space and a seating capacity of 1,000 people. There is also a stage with light and sound equipment, a kitchen, and many other amenities.

Thursday, Oct. 11

• 7:00p – Boney James (CHHS)
Entertainer of the Year

Friday, Oct. 12

• 5:30p – Happy Hour (TIM) 5:30p – Happy Hour with the smooth, funk sound of Zoe
• 7:30p – Brian Culbertson (CHHS)7:30p – Brian Culbertson with Eric Darius
Matt Marshak & Marcus Anderson Opening

• 10:00p – Jeff Golub (EUMC)10:00p – Jeff Golub Gets the Blues
with Henry Butler

• 11:30p – After Show Party with Brian Simpson & Marc Antoine

Saturday, Oct. 13

• 1:00p – Soul of Summer (CHHS)1:00p – Soul of Summer
featuring Jonathan Butler, Warren Hill & Maysa

• 2:30p – Art Sherrod Jr. (EUMC)  – When Jazz Meets Motown

• 4:00p – Sax Pack (RBCC) featuring Jeff Kashiwa, Steve Cole & Marcus Anderson
Guest Marc Antoine

• 5:30p – Happy Hour (TIM)  with the Urban Jazz Coalition

• 7:30p – RBJF All-Stars (CHHS) directed by Brian Simpson
Featuring Gerald Albright, Marc Antione, Alex Bugnon, Eric Darius, Jeff Golub, Maysa & Phil Perry

• 8:00p – TSOPS (EUMC)  – The Sound of Philadelphia Soul Show
Urban Guerrilla Orchestra

• 10:30p – Downing/Albright (RBCC) – Will Downing with Special Guest Gerald Albright
with the Will Downing Band and Singers

• 11:30p – After Show Party (TIM)  with Jeff Golub & Steve Cole

Sunday, Oct. 14

• 12:00p – Gospel Show (CHHS) featuring Jonathan Butler

• 3:00p – 2012 Final Jazz Jam (RBCC) directed by Brian Simpson
featuring Gerald Albright, Marcus Anderson, Marc Antione, Alex Bugnon, Henry Butler, Steve Cole, Eric Darius, Jeff Golub, Warren Hill, Jeff Kashiwa, Matt Marshak, Maysa & Phil Perry

• 6:30p – Closing Party (TIM)

Shows this year will be held on 3 stages – Cape Henlopen High School, the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center and Epworth Church. Plus there will be many local restaurants and bars, in both Lewes and Rehoboth Beach, offering great entertainment.

For more information visit http://www.rehobothjazz.com/.

Boney James @ The Fred

As the excitement mounts for January’s 10^th anniversary sailings, The Smooth Jazz Cruise: The Greatest Party at Sea will present soul-jazz sax sensation Boney James in concert August 31^st at The Frederick Brown, Jr. Amphitheater (The Fred) in Peachtree City, GA.  Opening the show will be eclectic violinist Ken Ford.  Tickets are now on sale and available at The Fred Box office (770.631.0630 www.amphitheater.org) and at Ticket Alternative outlets (877-725-8849 www.Ticketalternative.com).

James is a leading light in the contemporary/smooth jazz realm who has also achieved crossover success in the urban music world.  In his 20-year solo career that spans a dozen albums, he has scored nine #1 Billboard contemporary jazz albums while earning four gold records, three Grammy nominations, a Soul Train Award and an NAACP Image Award nomination.  His music is a soul-drenched mix of R&B grooves, contemporary jazz instrumentals, and romantic ballads.  In addition to his slick originals, James has a knack for delivering sterling renditions of R&B classics – “Sweet Thing,” “Grazin In The Grass” and “Send One Your Love” to name a few.  Touring in support of last year’s hit-filled “Contact” album, which spent a remarkable 11 weeks at #1, his sultry single “Deep Time” is presently heating up the radio airwaves.

The Atlanta-based Ford will make his debut aboard The Smooth Jazz Cruise 2013.  Dispensing a unique fusion of jazz, blues, R&B and hip-hop, the electric violinist pours passion into his exhilarating performances.  His latest recording, “State of Mind,” is a seven-song EP that includes a pair of bonus tracks, fan favorites produced by Grammy winner Colin Morrison (The Temptations, Chante Moore).  Utilizing live instrumentation and adventurous sonicscapes, Ford is a soulful improviser best experienced in a concert setting.

Known as “The Greatest Party at Sea,” The Smooth Jazz Cruise showcases legends, Grammy winners and chart-topping contemporary jazz and urban adult contemporary artists aboard a luxurious full ship Holland American charter that will sail from Fort Lauderdale to Cozumel, Belize City and Key West on January 13-20 and January 20-27, 2013.  It is an extraordinary week devoted to live music with the 2013 lineup consisting of Ford, George Benson, David Sanborn, Marcus Miller, Brian Culbertson, Jonathan Butler, Candy Dulfer, Rick Braun, Richard Elliot, Bob James, Jeff Golub, Angie Stone, Paul Taylor, Steve Cole, Raul Midon, Larry Braggs, DW3, music director Brian Simpson and comedian Alonzo Bodden presented in theatre, club and intimate piano bar settings.  The velvet rope is removed allowing cruisers to mix and mingle freely with the musicians at cocktail parties, informative seminars, autograph and Q&A sessions, theme nights and even sporting contests.  Perennially sold-out, nearly 60% of the passengers are repeat guests.  For further information or to reserve a cabin, please visit www.thesmoothjazzcruise.com.

Source:  Great Scott Productions

San Jose Jazz Summer Fest

August 10-12, the San Jose Jazz Summer Fest is the hottest event of the summer featuring a stellar lineup of international stars, emerging artists and regional favorites playing straight-ahead jazz, blues, salsa, Latin, R&B, and more! It’s not just the biggest live music event in Silicon Valley–it’s the perfect summer experience featuring tasty food, wine and micro-brews; family fun and jazz for kids; and a Club Crawl and other after-hours events for the grown ups.

Featured performers at the 23rd annual festival include Morris Day & The Time, The Jazz Crusaders featuring Joe Sample, Wayne Henderson and Wilton Felder, The Spinners, Dianne Reeves, Terence Blanchard, Boney James, Coco Montoya, Rene Marie, Tia Fuller, Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, Tony Monaco, Jeff Hamilton Trio, Alessandro Penezzi Quartet, Lula Washington Dance Theatre, Marcus L. Miller w/Freedom Jazz Movement, Amanda Shaw & The Cute Guys, Yoshiaki Miyanoue Tokyo Quartet, Adam Theis & Subharmonic, John Broadway Tucker, The 5 Tones, BlackMahal, Aaron Lington Quartet Plays the Music of Sting, Allan Harris Band, Joyce Randolph, Laila Smith, Sweet Mama String Bean: ValLimar Jansen as Ethel Waters, Ben Flocks, Kat Parra Latin World Ensemble, Jackeline Rago & the Venezuelan Music Project, Wil Campa y Su Gran Union, Pacific Mambo Orchestra, Team Bahia, Yesberger Band, Vitchev/Tamburr New Quartet, Girls Got the Blues, Monterey Jazz Festival High School All-Stars Big Band, San Jose Jazz All Stars, and many others.

A place to be for sun, fun, friends, food and most of all, great music! From Friday afternoon to Sunday evening, 1000 musicians and 100,000 music lovers converge on the heart of Silicon Valley to enjoy three days of jazz, blues, salsa, Latin, R&B and many other forms of contemporary music.

San Jose Jazz Festival, Main Stage, Downtown San Jose, San Jose, California