Las Vegas Jazz Festival 2013

Friday, September 27, 2013
Charlie Wilson
Eric Darius & Lyfe Jennings

Saturday, September 28, 2013
India.Arie
Jeffrey Osborne & Euge Groove
Norman Brown & TBD
Dominic Amato
Jessy J, Michael Lington & Jonathan Fritzen
Paul Taylor

Sunday, September 29, 2013
Anthony Hamilton
Kem
Warren Hill, Jeff Golub & Tom Braxton
Nick Colionne
Jeff Kashiwa, Steve Cole & Jackiem Joyner
Jazz In Pink – Gail Johnson, Karen Briggs & Pamela Williams

JW Marriott Las Vegas, 221 N. Rampart Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada 89145

Tickets go on-sale Monday, May 6, 2013 at 10:00am at http://www.lvjazzfestival.com or charge by phone at 602-244-8444

Winter Park Sidewalk Festival 2013

When needing to crown the best annual art festival in the city of Orlando to one particular festival, Orlando Local Guide gives the award to the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival in Winter Park, Florida that is held on the streets and park of Park Avenue and Central Park each spring.

Throughout the festival, different bands and musical acts play in the park on stage that feature brass, jazz, a capella, and children’s music.

March 15, Friday
8:00 am Production Set Up
4:30 pm – 5:15 pm Beautiful Music Jazz Ensemble
5:45 pm – 7:00 pm Matt Shenk Band
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Steve Cole

March 16, Saturday
10:00 am – 10:45 am Paint it Black Quartet
11:00 am – 11:45 am Rollins Brass Quintet
12:00 pm – 12:45 pm Suzuki Institute
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm Pop Shop
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Rich Walker Trio
4:15 pm – 5:45 pm Brian Simpson
March 17, Sunday
10:00 am – 10:45 am Three Flutes Only
11:15 am – 12:15 pm Rollins Acoustic Ensemble
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm MakeShift
1:45 pm – 2:15 pm Bailey Callahan
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm Angela and the Gazebros
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm Jeff Kashiwa

Central Park, Park Ave, Winter Park, Florida (Orlando area)

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

Atlanta Smooth Music Festival

The Atlanta area’s only all day outdoor smooth jazz music experience, where you can bring your own food and beverages, and enjoy great music under the sun and stars.

The festival will take place at the Mable House Barnes Amphitheater. It’s metro-Atlanta’s only mid-size, outdoor concert venue with covered, reserved seats! Located in south Cobb County, the publicly-owned facility has the capacity to host 2,400 people for everything from country to rock concerts and from plays to symphony orchestra performances.

Saturday, September 15, 2012 :: Doors open at 12:30pm :: Show starts at 1:30 pm

Mable House Amphitheater Box Office Map/Location
** no lawn chairs are allowed; you are allowed to bring in all your food and drink
5329 Floyd Road, Mableton GA 30126
Group Discounts for 10+
(770) 819-7765

2012 Artist Performance Line-up

*** Artist line-up subject to change *** Doors open at 12:30 pm

1:30 – 2:30 pm Kevin Griffin (opener)

3:00 – 4:00 pm Jeanette Harris

4:30 – 5:30 pm Matt Marshak

6:00 – 7:30 pm Marc Antoine/Jeff Golub/Brian Simpson

8:00 – 9:30 pm Sax Pack (Jeff Kashiwa / Steve Cole / Marcus Anderson) (Headliner)

9:30 – 9:40 pm Festival Jam Session w/available artists

Tucson Jazz Society Summer Series

Labor Day weekend saxophonist Jeff Kashiwa joined by Crystal Stark

One of the most diverse, in demand sax players in all of contemporary jazz, Jeff Kashiwa became one of the most dynamic live saxophonists in contemporary jazz during his amazing decade long tenure with The Rippingtons. A year after leaving The Rippingtons, Kashiwa was an immediate smash on the smooth jazz charts, scoring a #1 hit for over eight weeks on the Radio & Records chart.

His sound ranges from funky pop to more classic traditional jazz – this show will have it all. Joining Kashiwa for several numbers will be Tucson favorite, singer Crystal Stark.

Stay at the resort and enjoy these special packages – call 800-234-5117 to make hotel and VIP package reservations.

Loews Ventana Canyon, 7000 N Resort Dr, Tucson, Arizona 85750

The Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz 2012

The Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz is a non-profit organization originally conceived by Paul Brown, noted Hartford jazz bassist and music educator. For 25 years, Paul had produced the Monday Night Jazz Concerts in Bushnell Park, drawing thousands of music lovers to Hartford’s Bushnell Park for picnics and world-class entertainment. That first Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz, in July of 1992, was dedicated to the 25th anniversary of those wonderful summers.

Paul gathered some friends to help plan that first festival, but ultimately turned the Festival over to a Board of Directors comprised of volunteers from the Central Connecticut area, who continued to fulfill his dream of a world-class jazz event in Hartford, while he concentrated on his professional career and the Monday Night Jazz Concerts. Now in its twentieth year, this free-of-charge Festival is supported by small and medium-sized charitable gifts and donations from foundations, businesses and corporations as well as City of Hartford and State of Connecticut grants. The Festival is also generously supported by contributions from individual jazz lovers throughout the region.

The tradition continues in 2012 in Bushnell Park, America’s oldest public park, when the Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz will presented its 21th annual event of three nights and two days of hot and cool jazz on the Performance Pavilion and the Friends of the Festival Arch Stage, featuring great artists from around the world and the USA, as well as young and up-and-coming performers from the local region. Connecticut’s State Capitol Building and Hartford’s skyline provide a beautiful, dramatic backdrop as the sun sets and the stars rise in the night sky and on stage.

Schedule:

Friday July 20th, 2012

5:00 pm Gates Open

6:30 – 7:00 pm Opening Ceremony

7:00 – 8:15 pm Layla Angulo

8:30 – 10:00 pm Steven Oquendo Latin Big Band

Saturday July 21st, 2012

1:00 pm Gates Open

4:30 – 5:30 pm Matt Marshak

6:00 – 7:15 pm Elan Trotman

7:30 – 8:45 pm Jeff Golub

9:00 – 10:30 pm The Sax Pack featuring Jeff Kashiwa, Steve Cole, Marcus Anderson

10:45 – 12:00 am Motown Dance Party featuring Jus’ Us

Sunday July 22nd, 2012

1:00 pm Gates Open

4:30 – 5:45 pm Dana Lauren

6:00 – 7:15 pm Afro-Semitic Experience

7:30 – 9:00 pm Hartford Symphony Orchestra performs a tribute to the music of Julian “Cannonball” Adderley featuring Erica von Kleist

Bushnell Park, 1 Jewell St, Hartford, Connecticut 06103

 

The 30th Annual Norfolk Jazz Festival

Chill to the sounds of legendary smooth jazz under the stars at Town Point Park along the dramatic Downtown Norfolk Waterfront at the region’s longest running outdoor Jazz Festival.

This musical weekend features Jazz greats including Jeff Kashiwa, Steve Cole and Marcus Anderson appearing as Sax Pack on Friday July 20, 2012.

On Saturday July 21, Everette Harp will be heating up the main stage, followed by Peter White, Rick Braun and Gerald Albright appearing as Jazz Attack.

In addition to an impressive national lineup, the Norfolk Jazz Festival features local and regional jazz favorites.

Town Point Park, 333 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, Virginia 23510-3202

The 24th Annual Thornton Winery Champagne Jazz Series

The 24th Annual Thornton Winery Champagne Jazz Series continues to provide a stellar lineup of nationally renowned contemporary jazz artists. The Thornton Winery continues to build on its national and critically acclaimed reputation as one of the finest outdoor venues. The intimate and acoustically superb Mediterranean fountain terrace, overlooking the beautiful Temecula Wine Country, offers a memorable and unique concert experience unmatched in Southern California.

A special Gourmet Supper Package, prepared by the award-winning Café Champagne, is available during each performance. The package includes a reserved table under a covered patio, a three-course gourmet meal, tax and gratuity. Early reservations are highly recommended, as seating is limited.

A selection of Thornton Sparkling and Premium Varietal Wines, assorted beverages, bottled water and freshly prepared items from the outdoor Jazz Grill will also be available for purchase before and during the concerts.

Schedule:

April 2012

Sunday, April 29 – 4 pm

Mindi Abair & Friends
Mindi Abair
Jeff Golub
David Pack

May 2012

Sunday, May 6 – 4 pm

The Sax Pack featuring
Jeff Kashiwa
Steve Cole
Marcus Anderson

Saturday, May 12 – 7 pm

Jazz in the City featuring
Paul Taylor
Marion Meadows
Jessy J

June 2012

Sunday, June 3 – 4 pm

Chris Botti
Special Guest

Sunday, June 10 – 4 pm

Euge Groove
Down to the Bone

Sunday, June 17 – 4 pm

Summer Jam featuring
Gerald Albright
Norman Brown

Sunday, June 24 – 4 pm

Bobby Caldwell
David Benoit

July 2012

Sunday, July 1 – 5 pm

Spyro Gyra
Acoustic Alchemy

Sunday, July 15 – 5 pm

The Dream Team featuring
Brian Culbertson
David Sanborn

Sunday, July 22 – 5 pm

Earl Klugh
Special Guest

August 2012

Saturday, August 4 – 7 pm
RnR featuring
Rick Braun
Richard Elliot

Sunday, August 12 – 5 pm

Soul of Summer featuring
Jonathan Butler
Warren Hill
Maysa

Saturday, August 18 – 7 pm

Dave Koz
Candy Dulfer

Sunday, August 19 – 5 pm

Dave Koz
Candy Dulfer

Sunday, August 26 – 5 pm

George Benson
Special Guest

September  2012

Saturday, September 8 – 7 pm

Boney James
Special Guest

Sunday, September 16 – 4 pm

An Evening with Peter White

Sunday, September 23 – 4 pm

Fourplay

October 2012

Saturday, October 6 – 4 pm

The Rippingtons featuring Russ Freeman
Brian Simpson

Sunday, October 14 – 4 pm

Special Guest

Sunday, October 21 – 4 pm

Hiroshima
Marc Antoine

Thornton Winery, 32575 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA 92589

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Jazz Festival 2012

Southern California’s most famous Jazz Festival returns to the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach on May 18, 19 and 20. Three spectacular days of world class performances by 25 top jazz artists.

May 18, 19 & 20, 2012
On Sale March 1, 2012!

Friday, May 18th

“Sax In The City” featuring Marion Meadows, Paul Taylor, Jessy J

 Saturday, May 19th

Larry Graham and Graham Central Station

“Summer Jam” featuring Norman Brown and Gerald Albright

“Soul of Summer” featuring Jonathan Butler, Warren Hill, Maysa

Mindi Abair & friends featuring Jeff Golub and David Pack

& Special Guests plus Lawn Stage Vincent Ingala, DW3

Sunday, May 20th

Boney James, Peter White, “RnR” featuring Rick Braun and Richard Elliot, Euge Groove, “Sax Pack” featuring Jeff Kashiwa, Steve Cole, Marcus Anderson & Special Guests

plus

Lawn Stage Randy Jacobs, Ronnie’s Band

Hyatt Regency, 1107 Jamboree Rd, Newport Beach, California 92660

The Sax Pack March Tour

The Sax Pack March Tour w/ Jeff Kashiwa, Steve Cole & Kim Waters

www.thesaxpack.com

THURSDAY MARCH 22, 2012
Springfield Tech. Comm College
Springfield Mass
www.stcc.edu/diversity/pdf/PosterSaxPack.pdf

SATURDAY MARCH 24, 2012
Berks Jazz Fest
Reading PA
www.berksjazzfest.com 

SUNDAY MARCH 25, 2012
Ram’s Head
Annapolis MD
http://tickets.ramsheadonstage.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=912

Upcoming Shows

April 14 Soiled Dove Denver CO (Jeff, Steve & Kim)
May 20 Newport Beach Jazz Fest CA (Jeff, Steve & Marcus Anderson)
September 15 Atlanta Smooth Music Festival (Jeff, Steve & Marcus)
October 20 Jazz Trax Festival Catalina Island CA (Jeff, Steve & Marcus)