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With artists hitting stages all over downtown, festival goers are immersed in the community, culture, and vibrant food scene of Tucson, Arizona. This year's line-up includes SHEILA E. AND THE E-TRAIN, CHARLES LLOYD OCEAN TRIO feat GERALD CLAYTON & ANTHONY WILSON, DELFEAYO MARSALIS AND THE UPTOWN JAZZ ORCHESTRA, BRIAN BROMBERG'S UNAPOLOGETICALLY FUNKY BIG BAND w/Special Guest MICHAEL PAULO, MATTHEW WHITAKER, NEW BREED BRASS BAND and many more! TucsonJazzFestival.org
SmoothJazz.com Welcomes this clandestine event at in the San Francisco Bay Area featuring an intimate performance with renowned bassist NATHAN EAST and emerging pianist and organist NOAH EAST to celebrate their debut album FATHER SON. Limited tickets available with intimate VIP seating (50 only) that will place guests in front of stage with access to a VVIP Champagne & Caviar private reception with two star Michelin Chef Alvin Leung.
The 28th Annual Melton Mustafa Jazz Festival Weekend - Tribute to Jaco Pastorius in South Florida! This 3-day festival will feature JACO PASTORIUS BIG BAND directed by Peter Graves, LENARD RUTLEDGE, NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS directed by Jim Gasior, DILLARD CENTER FOR THE ARTS hosted by The Real Tracy Fields and The Legendary MELTON MUSTAFA ORCHESTRA with Jess Jones Jr and more. MeltonMustafaJazzFestival.com
Host MINDI ABAIR is joined by GERALD ALBRIGHT, KEIKO MATSUI, RANDY JACOBS, RICK BRAUN, VINCENT INGALA & PETER WHITE, PAUL TAYLOR & ADAM HAWLEY and BRIAN SIMPSON & JESSY J. Packages include Concerts, Hotel, Dinners, Brunches and Activities. 386-681-7007 FloridaSmoothJazz.com
A fun weekend of world-class Smooth Jazz at the beautiful and modern Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel, located in Rosemont, IL just minutes from Downtown Chicago! Fly in to catch exciting performances by VINCENT INGALA, GEREY JOHNSON, LIN ROUNTREE, MARCUS ANDERSON, MARQUEAL JORDON, LINDSEY WEBSTER, NATHAN MITCHELL & The SmoothChicago.com Band! VIP Seating Available! OHareJazzFest.com
Europe's Soul, Funk & Jazz Party in Portugal returns to the stunning cliffs of the Algarve at Pine Cliffs Resort featuring BRIAN BROMBERG, PAUL BROWN, MICHAEL PAOLO, BRIAN SIMPSON, BPM, MARION MEADOWS, VINCENT INGALA, JULIAN VAUGHN, MARCUS ANDERSON, ROMAN STREET, ANDREA LISA and more to be announced. Book Now @ Algarve.SmoothJazzFestival.de
Hosted by ERIC DARIUS, includes performances from BRIAN CULBERTSON, BONEY JAMES, DAMIEN ESCOBAR, RICK BRAUN, RICHARD ELLIOT & PETER WHITE, MAYSA, VINCENT INGALA, DAVID BENOIT & Special Guest ERIC MARIENTHAL, MARCUS ANDERSON, NICHOLAS COLE & REBECCA JADE. 386-681-7007 FloridaSmoothJazz.com
Rick Braun's New Year's Eve Getaway starring RICK BRAUN and featuring CANDY DULFER, PETER WHITE, KIRK WHALUM, NICOLE HENRY, VINCENT INGALA and JAZZ FUNK & SOUL feat JEFF LORBER, EVERETTE HARP & PAUL JACKSON JR! Ring in the New Year with music, dining, dancing & hotel accommodations at Rosen Shingle Creek Orlando! 386-681-7007 | FloridaSmoothJazz.com