The Raphael Vineyard Concert Series

3rd Annual Summer Concert Series

June 23: MARC ANTOINE
July 28: PETER WHITE
August 18: MATT MARSHAK & STEVE COLE
September 8: BRIAN SIMPSON & EUGE GROOVE

Raphael Vineyards, 39390 NY 25, Peconic, New York 11958 (Map) (Long Island)

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)

Jazz Gets The Blues

Jazz Gets the Blues is an all-star lineup of some of the biggest names in contemporary jazz, including Steve Cole, Nick Colionne, Jeff Golub and Paul “Shilts” Weimar. Legends in their own right, this super group blends blues classics with burnin’ chops, funky grooves and a high-energy performance that makes “Jazz Gets the Blues” a unique and memorable night of music you don’t want to miss. Fans will also hear new Blues renditions of chart topping hits from these all-star artists in a show that promises to be entertaining and full of surprises.

Sunday, March 03, 2013 – 6:00 pm and 08:00 pm

One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Cave Rd, Austin, Texas 78746

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

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

Potomac Jazz and Seafood Festival 2012

Enjoy three dynamic jazz groups and seafood delicacies in a relaxing outdoor riverside setting. Presented by the Friends of the St. Clement’s Island and Piney Point Museums, this major fundraiser brings essential funding to the museums for educational programs, projects, exhibits, matching grant funds, and more.

Tickets for the 2012 Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival will go on sale June 1, 2012. The 2012 Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival is proud to announce this year’s line up:

Marcus Anderson (sax), Marc Antoine (guitar) with Brian Simpson (keyboards), and Steve Cole (sax)!

St. Clement’s Island Potomac River Museum, 38370 Point Breeze Rd, Coltons Point, Maryland

Saturday, July 14, 2012 – 3:00 pm

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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

26th Annual Bakersfield Jazz Festival

Welcome to the 26th Annual Bakersfield Jazz Festival. It’s a pleasure to introduce you to this exciting event. With the support of students, faculty, administration and ardent jazz fans in the community, the jazz program at CSUB has grown and flourished. It has been a real pleasure to bring the Jazz Coffeehouse series, our Jazz Jam concerts and Jazz Ensemble concerts to such enthusiastic audiences.

CSUB Amphitheatre, 9083 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, California 93311

Friday, May 11, 2012 – 7:00 pm

Steve Cole | R&B Bombers| Maceo Parker

Saturday, May 12, 2012 – 2:00 pm

Kem County Honor Jazz Band | Ray Zepeda with Jamael Dana Dean | Jim Scully 4tet | Amina Figarova | Alphonse Mouzon | Melena | Fireworks show | Richard Elliot

The Smooth Jazz Cruise 2013 – The Lineup

The Smooth Jazz Cruise 2013, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary, has had its lineup set for months now. David Sanborn and Marcus Miller will be welcoming special guest, George Benson, together with a cavalcade of stars, including Jonathan Butler, Candy Dulfer, Brian Culbertson, Bob James, and Angie Stone.

Longtime favorites Rick Braun, Richard Elliot and Jeff Golub will be there as well, together with newcomers Ken Ford, Steve Cole and Paul Taylor. Singer-guitarist Raul Midon and the ever-present Larry Braggs have just been added to our lounge performing group, which already features Chance Howard, Ellis Hall, Tom Braxton and Patches Stewart. With all- star bands, under the leadership of piano star Brian Simpson, backing up these performers, it will be an amazing array of talent and fun.

Speaking of fun, Alonzo Bodden has become the official comedian of Entertainment Cruise Productions, as he is now the resident funny man on The Jazz Cruise, The Smooth Jazz Cruise and our newly minted Soul Train Cruise. Though the music genres may be different, Alonzo’s ability to make people laugh at themselves and others is constant. By capturing the pulse of the cruise, Alonzo is able to personalize each and every one of his shows.

Our cruise programs are intended to provide our Guests with the very best in talent, music and production. When you peruse the names set forth above, though they are different in terms of genre or musical category, you cannot help but realize that they represent the very best in their field. That is the mission of Entertainment Cruise Productions and its Jazz Cruises division: to bring the very best to our loyal and amazing Guests!

Here is the direct link to book your cabins online.