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

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.

Michael Lington @ Mallorca Smooth Jazz Festival 2013

Michael Lington live @ Mallorca Smooth Jazz Festival 2013

Saxophonist Michael Lington is a native of Denmark. It was in 1990 that Lington moved to Los Angeles, becoming a U.S. citizen in 2008. He got his musical start in Bobby Caldwell’s band and later toured for three years with jazz and R&B legend Randy Crawford. The saxophonist has always been first-call for musical superstars. He’s opened arena shows for Barry Manilow and recently spent 18 months on tour with Grammy Award-winning singer Michael Bolton as his special guest.

Lington has been a familiar face on contemporary jazz since his self titled major-label debut in 1997. In 2008 he released “Heat”, which reached Top 5 on Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz chart and was chosen as JazzTrax’s Album of the Year. The lead track “You and I” was a #1 single, making it his 11th radio hit.

For his seventh CD “Pure” (2012), saxophonist Michael Lington returns to the basics for an organic, soul-jazz project that recalls the glory days of muscular contemporary jazz unburdened by pop constraints. The first single “Roadtrip”, which is produced and written by Lington and Brian Culbertson, is among most added and played songs at contemporary and smooth jazz radio and has a guest appearance by Lee Ritenour – the single hit #3 at the Billboard Jazz Song Charts.

Here you can order your exclusive Hotel Package:
2 nights (May 3-5, 2013) incl. half-board & all concerts: from 284,00 Euro per person in a double room
Concert tickets per day (without hotel): 55,00 Euro per person

San Diego Jazz Festival 2013

Smooth Jazz Returns to San Diego! Spend Memorial Day weekend May 24 – 26 at La Costa Resort & Spa.

2013 Lineup

:: Friday, May 24::
Kem
Dominic Amato

:: Saturday,May 25::
Brian Culbertson
Jonathan Butler, Shiela E
& Elan Trotman
Eric Darius & Larry Braggs
Kim Waters & Phil Perry
DW3

:: Sunday, May 26::
Jeffrey Osborne & Euge Groove
Brian Mcknight
Will Downing
Norman Brown, Kirk Whalum
& Rick Braun
Jessy J, Michael Fritzen
& Michael Lington
Nick Colionne

La Costa Resort & Spa, 2100 Costa Del Mar Rd, Carlsbad, California 92009

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

Jazz On The Vine 2013

Join The Osthoff Resort for the 11th annual Jazz on the Vine Festival, May 10-12, 2013!

They are delighted to bring together yet again a wonderful weekend of world renowned jazz musicians, dynamic concert performances and music enthusiasts from all over the United States to kick-off the summer concert season!
This year’s festival features jazz musicians such as Fourplay, Larry Carlton Quartet, Acoustic Alchemy, Michael Lington with special guest Bill Champlin, (formerly of CHICAGO), Shilts (also festival host), Cindy Bradley, Matt Marshak and Marcell Guyton.

During the festival, sample an array of over 100 wines from the international and domestic vineyards of Chile, Greece, Australia, France, Germany, Spain, New Zealand, California, Washington, Oregon and more. Relax and enjoy eclectic and sophisticated cuisine created by our award-winning Osthoff chefs.

Accommodations are on a first-come, first-served basis and tickets sell quickly! They look forward to seeing you in 2013.

Osthoff Resort, 101 Osthoff Ave, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin 53020 (Sheboygan)

Napa Valley Jazz Getaway 2013

When multitalented musician Brian Culbertson announced the first Napa Valley Jazz Getaway last New Year’s day, he didn’t imagine that the 5-day celebration of music and wine in the Golden State’s idyllic wine country would sell out in just one week, but that is exactly what happened.  The chart-topper and high-energy performer will again top the marquee of the 2013 edition slated for June 5-9 that adds numerous events to the schedule and luster to the list of performers in the form of Grammy winners Take 6, Ray Parker Jr., Norman Brown and Kirk Whalum united with Rick Braun as BWB, seminal funk outfit Larry Graham & Graham Central Station, saxophonists Eric Darius and Michael Lington, guitarist Nick Colionne, party band DW3 and special guest comedian Sinbad.  Ticket packages are currently on sale and are being made available in four phases with priority given to returning guests.

In June, over 1,200 attendees will again converge upon Napa Valley from all over the nation to experience this extraordinary opportunity for jazz and wine enthusiasts to share their common passions with their favorite musicians.  Festival goers will enjoy headline concerts at the Napa Valley Opera House and Lincoln Theater while more intimate shows will be held at several wineries including Silver Oak and Chimney Rock.  VIPs will be treated to a solo piano performance by Culbertson staged in the wine cave at Miner Family Winery, which was one of the most buzzed about shows this year.  Throughout the festival, the backstage divide is removed allowing fans to interact freely with the musicians while dining, during wine receptions and tastings at one of the many winery partners, at autograph sessions, a golf tournament at Silverado Resort & Spa, and casual evening hangs at the Westin Verasa Napa for the late night crowd.  A silent auction will be held in support of music education to benefit The GRAMMY Foundation with the hopes of far surpassing this year’s impressive haul of over $31,000.

“Wine and jazz have always been a perfect fit so to be able to share those two passions of mine with people who share similar tastes is truly a gift.  Our amazing lineup for 2013 is very exciting and we’ve partnered with some of the finest wineries and restaurants in Napa to ensure that the music, food and wine will be first class all the way!  I had a feeling we were onto something when we created this one of a kind getaway and the enthusiastic response from the fans far exceeded even our own expectations.  I can’t wait to welcome everyone to Napa, share the stage with some of my good friends, and kick back with a glass of wine while taking in the beauty of the magical Napa Valley,” said Culbertson, the Napa Valley Jazz Getaway’s founder and artistic director.

Through 13 solo albums and worldwide concerts tours, Culbertson has established himself as a consistent hitmaker and a consummate entertainer, which has made him one of the most popular artists on the contemporary jazz scene.  The award-winning multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer distills a smooth, soul-splashed vintage of shimmering jazz, R&B funk grooves and mellifluous adult pop.  His latest collection, “Dreams,” was released last summer and was supported by solo and co-headline concert tours with sax legend David Sanborn.

Tickets for Brian Culbertson’s Napa Valley Jazz Getaway are available as VIP (5-day pass for $1,999 per person), Gold (4-day pass for $449 per person) and Silver (2-day pass for $199 per person) packages.  For more information, including an itemized breakdown of the ticket packages, the complete schedule of events, or to watch video highlights from the 2012 Napa Valley Jazz Getaway, please visit www.NapaValleyJazzGetaway2013.com.

Source:  Great Scott P.R.oductions

Mallorca Smooth Jazz Festival 2013

Welcome to the MALLORCA SMOOTH JAZZ FESTIVAL on May 3-5, 2013 – the only smooth jazz festival in the European Mediterranean area. Actually, in Sa Coma, on the beautiful east coast of the Spanish island Mallorca.

A music festival with unique live music in the exclusive ambience of the Protur Biomar Gran Hotel & Spa. The 5-star hotel is also the venue and is characterized by an elegant and modern equipment, a full-equipped spa area as well as landscaped gardens and swimming pools (indoor / outdoor). Located only 300 metres from the beach, right on the Punta de n’Amer natural park.

This musical (short) vacation* is all about enjoying the finer things in life. Good music. Good food. Good wine. Good entertainment. Good weather. Good prospects for recovery and a unique experience in the breathtaking scenery of the Mediterranean Sea.

At the concerts on Friday and Saturday evening as well as on Sunday forenoon we welcome some of the biggest and most successful international stars of the Contemporary and Smooth Jazz scene:

RICK BRAUN | PAUL BROWN | MARC ANTOINE | MICHAEL LINGTON | BRIAN SIMPSON | MATT MARSHAK | DARREN RAHN

Here you can order your exclusive Hotel Package (Hotel & Concert tickets).

The San Antonio Summer Art & Jazz Festival 2012

The San Antonio Summer Art & Jazz Festival, also known as SAS FEST (San Antonio Summer Festival) and JAZZ FEST S. A. (Jazz Festival of San Antonio) is a free 3-day event held on the first full weekend of June. SAS FEST features 17 great jazz concerts, an Arts and Crafts Fair and delicious Texas cuisine.The San Antonio Summer Art & Jazz Festival is in its 10th year of presenting great fun and entertainment for the whole family.

SAS FEST / JAZZ FEST is host to a free art and craft work shops. These workshops are developed for young children. Although these workshops are aimed at underprivileged children, they are open to any person interested in wanting to learn about arts and crafts.

SAS FEST is host to about 25 children; from Methodist Children’s Home, 25 from St. Peter-St. Joseph Children’s Home or 25 from Roy Mass Youth Alternatives or 25 from Boysville, three great non-profit organizations that provides temporary care and housing for children who have been abandoned or abused. SAS FEST provides a special covered VIP area, dinner and a toy as a keepsake for these children.

Friday May, 25

SAS FEST Riverwalk Kick-Off Party
at the Crown Plaza Hotel & Resorts

David Villanueva & DV Jazz
San Antonio, Texas
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Saturday May, 26

Jazz at Bella on the Riverwalk

Luvine Elias Jr.
San Antonio, Texas
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Friday, June 1

SAS FEST
College/University Night

Groove Therapy Jazz Band
323rd Army Band (Fort Sam’s Own)
San Antonio, Texas
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Jeff Lofton
Austin, Texas
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Stan Killian
Brooklyn, New York
8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

SAS FEST
Friday
Midnight Jazz Concert Party

Europa
VFW 76 on the Riverwalk
9:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Sponsored By E.J.’s Sweets

Saturday, June 2

SAS FEST
Latin Jazz Night

Regency Jazz Band
San Antonio. Texas
12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m.

Patsy Torres
San Antonio, Texas
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Guillermo Serpas
El Salvador, San Salvador
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Dean James
Houston, Texas
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

The Brew
Austin, Texas
8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

SAS FEST
Saturday
Midnight Jazz Concert Party

TBA
10:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Sunday June, 3

1st SAS FEST Breakfast
at the Crown Plaza Hotel & Resorts

Ken Slavin
San Antonio, Texas
8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Onel Jimenez
San Antonio, Texas
12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m.

South Texas Jazz Quartet
McAllen, Texas
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Stephen Richard
Houton, Texas
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Tom Braxton
Houston, Texas
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Michael Lington
Beverly Hills, California
Copenhagen Denmark
8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Crockett Park, 1300 N Main Ave, San Antonio, Texas 78212

Marc Antoine & Michael Lington @ Bishop Arts Theater Center

 

Get ready for another evening of Guitars and Saxes as the Bishop Arts Theater Center Jazz Series presents the exotic sounds of guitarist Marc Antoine and one of Smooth Jazz’ most distinctive sax players, Michael Lington.

Saturday March 31st at the Bishop Arts Theater Center in Oak Cliff. There will be two shows: at 7 and 9:45 pm.

Bishop Arts Theater Center, 215 S Tyler St, Dallas, Texas 75208