Berks Jazz Fest 2013

The 23nd annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest will take place on on April 5-14, 2013. The festival is well known for its friendly atmosphere and the numerous volunteers that help things go smoothly, in addition to the large number of top-notch artists performing there.

Check out the lineup at the festival site, highlights include Rick Braun, Gerald Veasley, Kirk Whalum, Jonathan Butler, David Benoit, Brian Bromberg, Chuck Loeb, Eric Marienthal, Maysa & Her Jazz Funk Soul Symphony, Norman Brown,  Richard Elliot, Peter White, Jeff Lorber, Fourplay, Elan Trotman, Najee, Michael Lington and many more!

It’s going to be another awesome festival!

For more information about the festival visit http://www.berksjazzfest.com.

Warren Hill Saxophone Summit 2013

Featuring

ERIC DARIUS • EUGE GROOVE • JEFF KASHIWA • MICHAEL LINGTON

ERIC MARIENTHAL • MARCUS ANDERSON • KATISSE BUCKINGHAM • ELAN TROTMAN

more to be added soon!

If you love the saxophone, play the saxophone, or are a fan of saxophonists; you don’t want to miss this! From the man who created the world’s first and most successful Smooth Jazz Cruise – Warren Hill has put together an incredible new event – inviting an All-Star cast of some of the top musicians in the world to share their knowledge of their craft and deliver great intimate performances!

Imagine yourself in an intimate hotel, getting the chance to be up close and personal with world class saxophonists. Spend 2 full days attending clinics, workshops, learning tips and tricks from the best in the business, then witness evening concerts presented by Warren Hill and special guests. But it doesn’t stop there… both nights will conclude with jam sessions in the hotel lounge that are sure to go down in the history books!

When you enter the Warren Hill Saxophone Summit, you are walking into an immersive musical experience with the potential to change your life forever. You will enjoy inspiring workshops, demonstrations, intimate performances and two remarkable days of transformative education.

Book now to take advantage of the Sax Summit’s expert-led workshops, electrifying keynote presentations, hands-on musical education, and award-winning entertainment with jam sessions every night and the Rising Star competition. Enjoy all of these unforgettable experiences while making lifelong friendships with people who are just as passionate about saxophone, jazz and music as you are!

March 23-24, 2013 10 am to midnight, both days

Doubletree Hilton Hotel, Santa Ana, CA

Earl Klugh’s Weekend of Jazz at Kiawah Island Golf Resort 2012

 

GRAMMY®-winning guitarist Earl Klugh’s renowned ‘Weekend of Jazz’ returns to Kiawah Island Golf Resort this November!

Since 2004, Earl Klugh has been bringing world-renowned artists together with jazz enthusiasts for his one-of-a-kind weekend getaways at 2 Five-Star, Five-Diamond properties; The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, and The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island, South Carolina.

Klugh’s 3rd annual Weekend of Jazz at Kiawah Island will be held November 15-17, 2012 and feature entertainment from CHRIS BOTTI: one of the important and innovative figures of the contemporary music world, 2-Time GRAMMY®-winning vocalist PEABO BRYSON, GRAMMY®-winning saxophonist KIRK WHALUM and vocalist KEVIN WHALUM, versatile jazz/crossover saxophonist ERIC MARIENTHAL, PGA Tour Champion & Golf Commentator JOHN MAHAFFEY, award-winning director and producer RICK BIEBER, contemporary jazz/R&B trumpeter JOEY SOMMERVILLE, Your Host and GRAMMY®-Winning Guitarist EARL KLUGH, and more!

The Sanctuary, 1 Sanctuary Beach Dr, Kiawah Island, South Carolina 29455

In Concert For Cancer

In Concert for Cancer (ICFC) is an annual concert fundraising event that raises brand awareness and funds for cancer organizations.  ICFC’s mission is to share the joy of world-class live music performance, and in doing so, raise critical dollars for cancer research and patient services.

March 11, 2011 marked the inaugural launch of ICFC in San Diego, CA. We welcomed 839 attendees aboard the flight deck of the legendary aircraft carrier, the USS Midway Museum. Our San Diego beneficiary is Scripps Health in La Jolla California. ICFC returns to San Diego September 8, 2012 for its 2nd annual concert event celebrating cancer survivorship in support of Scripps Cancer Center ( http://www.scripps.org).

Among the announced artists are Jeff Lorber, Eric Marienthal and The Family Stone, featuring original founding members from Sly and The Family Stone, Cynthia Robinson, Jerry Martini and Greg Errico.

On the flight deck of the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier, 910 N Harbor Dr, SanDiego, California 92101

Harbor Park Jazz & Blues Festival

Considered one of Kenosha’s favorite music events for the diversity of its lineup and its idyllic Lake Michigan setting, HarborPark Jazz and Blues (HPJB) has welcomed many national jazz and blues artists and attracts thousands of concertgoers to Kenosha’s scenic lakefront. Before the audience enjoys the big band sound of the KUSD Jazz All-Stars and our smooth jazz headliner Eric Marienthal, they will be dancing, singing and clapping their hands to the classic jazz and R&B sounds of “Funk Bunker” and the soulful Chicago style blues of Toronzo “Bluesman” Cannon at the all new “Music Oasis”. The Music Oasis is a new intimate performance area created to give the audience a unique chance to be-up close and personal with the bands.

Come settle into your lawn chair or stretch out on a blanket with a nice beverage from the Wine and Beer garden, snack on your favorite appetizers or enjoy any of the culinary vendors. Visit the Texas Roadhouse VIP Lounge to enjoy a succulent catered meal. Either way, bring your friends and family, reward employees, or invite important customers out for an unforgettable day of GREAT MUSIC, GREAT FOOD & GREAT FUN, all for a great cause.

The 9th annual HarborPark Jazz & Blues festival is produced by the volunteer efforts of the Marylou and Arthur F. Mahone Fund. Proceeds benefit the Fund’s Career Exploration Organization (CEO) initiative, which provides academic and career coaching to minority youth ages 14-17 and supports breast and cervical cancer initiatives for women in treatment. The fund has provided more than 150 students with a college scholarship and provided financial assistance to over 300 women for their breast or cervical cancer treatment.
Hope to see you there!

2012 Performance Schedule
SATURDAY, AUG. 18
Snap-on Music Oasis
1:00 pm – Gates open
1:30 pm – 3:00pm Funk Bunker
3:30 pm – 5:00pm Toronzo “Bluesman” Cannon

Main Stage
5:45 pm – 6:30pm KUSD Jazz All Stars
7:00 pm – 8:30pm Eric Marienthal

Harbor Park Jazz & Blues Festival, 206 55th St, Kenosha, Wisconsin 53140 (Milwaukee)

Wine, Dine And Jazz At Sea

French Polynesia – Tahiti, Bora Bora, Moorea, Raiatea, Huahine & Taha’a
September 29- October 6, 2012

Cruise with Cjazz to magnificent French Polynesia on this luxurious and exclusive 150 cabin full ship charter aboard 5-star Paul Gauguin Cruise line! Enjoy free flowing award winning DeLille Cellars wines, world-class cuisine by top Chef Kevin Gillespie and top recording artists of Contemporary Jazz!

Since 1994, Cjazz has promoted and presented recording artists of contemporary music, with a specialized focus on the jazz genre. Cjazz has created and produced music events for Grand Hyatt Hotels, The National Basketball Association, Yamaha Music, The YWCA, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Scripps Health, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, and a variety of performing arts centers.

“We are very excited about this extraordinary, once in a lifetime adventure to French Polynesia,” says Michele Abrams, founder of Cjazz. “When we were approached by Stacy and Greg Lill of DeLille Cellars with the idea of bringing world-class jazz musicians on this cruise, we were elated! Combining the best of wine, culinary and jazz is a perfect fit, and pairing it with a luxurious cruise on one of the finest, intimate ships, The Paul Gauguin, made it an easy decision. Whether you are a big jazz fan or simply want to enjoy the discovery of great new music, you’ll have the opportunity to experience the world’s best musicians, up close – while cruising to some of the most beautiful and romantic places on earth. You may not want to return home!”

Cjazz is very proud to present an exciting array of Grammy nominated, award-winning recording artists on this cruise, truly some of the world’s best for you to enjoy!

Announced artist are Richard Smith, Eric Marienthal, Dan Siegel, Sean Holt, Eric Milstein and Land Richard. Book your cabin here.

The Big Island Jazz & Blues Festival

MAY 31st – JUNE 3rd, 2012
Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday – A weekend full of Jazz, Blues and Aloha!!!

The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, with HawaiiOnTV.com & Jazz Alley TV bring you the
2012 Big Island Jazz and Blues Festival with Award Winning Jazz and Blues artists, including Grammy Winner & Jazz Legend Les McCann. Grammy & Blues Music Winner Joe Louis Walker. Grammy Nominated Saxophonist Javon Jackson. Grammy Award Winner Skip Martin of Kool and The Gang & Dazz Band. Grammy Winning Saxophonist Eric Marienthal. Legendary Drummer Akira Tana.

Grammy Award Winner John Keawe Slack Key Jazz Guitar.
Na Hoku HanoHano Winner Brother Noland Blues and the Jazz Alley TV Trio.

An incredible weekend of award winning Jazz and Blues music at The Big Island Jazz & Blues Festival.
Oceanfront at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. VIP & General Admission Seating Available.
Purchase tickets at the door, or online at www.BigIslandJazzAndBluesFestival.com

Special Mauna Kea Hotel Rates! Call (808) 882-7222 or
Toll Free (866) 977-4589 for Reservations.

We’ll be kicking off the weekend on Thurday May 31st, from 6pm – 9pm with a Jazz & Blues Festival Dinner Event at the Blue Dragon Restaurant. 61-3616 Kawaihae Road.
For information and reservations, call 808.882.7771

Friday June 1st, join us from 6pm – 9pm for a VIP Jazz & Blues Luau Dinner at the
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. (Limited Seating Available). Make Reservations Now!
62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Dr. – 808.882.7222

FESTIVAL DAY Saturday June 2nd, Join us oceanfront from 4pm – 9pm for
The Big Island Jazz and Blues Festival Featured Event. An evening of Jazz and Blues under the stars at The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. 62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Dr. Call 808.882.7222 for more info.

We’ll be winding down the weekend, June 3rd, with a Jazz and Blues Sunday Brunch
from 11am – 1pm at Manta Restaurant at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel.
62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Dr. Call 808.882.7222 for resevations.

And…Sunday June 3rd, Meet the Musicians at a 9 Hole Jazz & Blues Golf Tournament,
at the Mauna Kea Golf Course. Tournament begins at 1PM. Call (808) 882.5400 for more
information, or go to: http://www.maunakeagolf.com

Jazz Fest & Art Walk

MAY 19, 20 2012

Take in the beauty of Estes Park, the art in numerous galleries and listen to the sounds of jazz. Estes Park’s free 22nd annual Jazz Fest/Art Walk weekend kicks of the season in style Saturday and Sunday, May 19 and 20.

What better way to open the summer season in Estes Park than with jazz playing amidst the beautiful rock backdrop of Performance Park outdoor amphitheater.

The Festival has grown from its humble beginnings over two decades, into a two-day event, featuring the finest national and regional jazz artists. This year is no different. The festival features stellar line-ups of performers presenting music with New Orleans roots to thriving and diverse present day sounds.

Eight jazz groups are presented over two days and the festival features two headliner acts — one each day on Saturday and for Sunday. Saturday’s headliner will be legendary jazz drummer Louis Hayes, with his New York Quartet performing at 2:30 pm on May 19. Sunday’s headliner, Kevin Mahogany, a world-famous jazz vocalist, takes the stage with his group on May 20 at 2:40 pm.

The jazz continues at night when there will be a performance of the Max Wagner Trio on Saturday night May 19 from 6:30 to 9:30 pm in downtown Estes Park at Mama Rose’s Italian Restaurant.

The full lineup for the Festival is:

SATURDAY, MAY 19
Noon to 12:45 pm
Estes Park Jazz Big Band with swingin’ big band sounds

1:05 to 2:10 pm
The Gulizia Brothers Group featuring Joey Gulizia of Mannheim Steamroller and L.A tenor saxophonist Roger Neumann performing straight ahead jazz, Latin Jazz and jazz vocals.

2:30 to 3:40 pm
Saturday’s festival headliner Louis Hayes and his New York Quartet playing straight ahead post-bop modern jazz.

4 to 5 pm
The Rocky Mountain Trio with Jazz pianist Jeff Jenkins and featuring vocalist Terri Jo performing jazz standards and vocals.

6:30 to 9:30 pm
The Max Wagner Trio downtown at Mama Rose’s Italian Restaurant

SUNDAY, MAY 20
Noon to 1 pm
The Elko Nevada High School Jazz Big Band with special guests saxophonist Eric Marienthal and Karen Greene

1:20-2:20 pm
The Nelson Rangell Group playing contemporary jazz

2:40-3:40 p.m.
Sunday’s Festival Headliner Vocalist Kevin Mahogany
4 – 5 pm
The Max Wagner Quartet with modern mainstream jazz and jazz vocals

Performance Park, 417 W Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park, Colorado 80517

Jeff Lorber’s Galaxy @ Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley

 

The Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley presents Jeff Lorber (piano) with special guests Randy Brecker (trumpet), Eric Marienthal (saxophone), Ron Jenkins (bass) and Lionel Cordew (drums). Showtimes Thursday – Saturday at 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Showtime Sunday at 7:30pm. Doors open at 6pm on Thursday and 5:30pm Friday – Sunday.

Trailblazing keyboardist Jeff Lorber revisits a sound he helped pioneer in his latest recording Galaxy. While the new album release date is 1/31/2012, the Jazz Alley audience will be the first to hear the fresh tracks live and the CD will be available for purchase each evening!

Following up on his Grammy-nominated 2010 release, Now Is The Time, Lorber again culls from his early catalog but gives a fresh approach to some of his most highly requested compositions, including “Wizard Island,” “City,” “The Samba” and “The Underground.” “Essentially this album is a part two,” Lorber says. “It’s even more into the jazz fusion direction. It’s more energetic and the performances are tighter.”

2011 Multiple Grammy-nominee, Randy Brecker, a key contributor to the rich sound of Lorber’s newest album Galaxy, has been a force behind the trumpet and flugelhorn for over four decades. His dynamic and unique sound has been featured on albums by a wide range of artists, including James Taylor, Bruce Springsteen, Parliament-Funkadelic, Frank Sinatra, Steely Dan, David Sanborn, Jaco Pastorius, Horace Silver, and Frank Zappa.

Also a member of the new release Galaxy, alto saxophonist Eric Marienthal joins in for the 4-night run. Marienthal has played with a who’s who of artists including Elton John, Billy Joel, Steve Wonder, Aaron Nveille, David Benoit, B.B. King, Lou Rawls and the Big Phat Band just to name a few. Originally a member of the Chick Corea Elektric Band, he recorded 6 CDs with them and 2 of those were Grammy winners. In addition to this project he currently occupies the lead alto chair of Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band, playing alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute and piccolo.

Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley,2033 6th Avenue, Seattle Washington 98121

Jeff Lorber Fusion – Galaxy

Trailblazing keyboardist/composer/producer Jeff Lorber revisits a sound he helped pioneer on his latest recording, Galaxy, set for release in Germany November 4th, 2011, and in USA on January 31, 2012, on Heads Up International, a division of Concord Music Group.  For more information about the upcoming album visit Smooth Jazz Daily.

In promotion for his new album  Jeff Lorber will tour Europe in December 2011.

Lineup – Original: Jeff Lorber – keys/ Eric Marienthal-sax/ Jimmy Haslip – bass/ Gary
Novak – drums

Do, 1. Dez 11 DE Dresden Neue Tonne
Fr, 2. Dez 11 DE Berlin Atrane
Sa, 3. Dez 11 CZ Prag Lucerna Bar
So, 4. Dez 11 SK Ostrava jazzcenter
Mo, 5. Dez 11 DE Aschaffenburg Colossaal
Di, 6. Dez 11 NL Tilburg
Mi, 7. Dez 11 NL Tilburg
Do, 8. Dez 11 NL Zoetermeer De Borderij
Fr, 9. Dez 11 T Istanbul jazzcenter
Sa, 10. Dez 11 T istanbul jazzcenter
So, 11. Dez 11 DE Krefeld ConcertHall/Synagoge
Mo, 12. Dez 11 Fr Paris NEW Morning
Di, 13. Dez 11 DE Leverkusen Scala
Mi, 14. Dez 11 IT Bologna Concerthall
Do, 15. Dez 11 IT Bellaria Concerthall
Fr, 16. Dez 11 IT Tuscany Spirito Jazz
Sa, 17. Dez 11 IT Rome crossroads
So, 18. Dez 11 IT Venezia/brescia Concerthall
Mo, 19. Dez 11 AT Vienna Porgy