SmoothJazz.com welcomes the 51st annual Monterey Jazz Festival, a 3-day celebration of the best in jazz, with over 500 artists appearing on 9 stages spread throughout the Festival's 20 acres of magnificent grounds.

ARENA PASSES SOLD OUT.

STILL AVAILABLE: Grounds Passes! Passes include daily access to all Grounds performances and activities on 8 stages, plus conversations, exhibitions, panel discussions, international shopping, food and beverages, and more.

ARTIST LINEUP : Herbie Hancock, Nancy Wilson,
Jamie Cullum, Wayne Shorter Quartet, Cassandra Wilson, Joshua Redman, Ledisi, Christian McBride, Maria Schneider, Derek Trucks and many more.

In an industry where the definition of longevity is often skewed, best-selling instrumental jazz group, Acoustic Alchemy, with their trademark acoustic guitar synergy, can honestly say that have stood the test of time. With the release of This Way (Blue Note, 2007), guitarists Greg Carmichael and Miles Gilderdale celebrate a remarkable and successful two decades with their most aggressive, swinging, and jazzy disc to date. Ever evolving, yet instantly recognizable, they have become a true force in contemporary jazz.

Sponsored by SmoothJazz.com.

“…there is nothing wrong with instrumental music that makes you dance.” –JazzReview.com

Guests can expect a floor filled with over 600 wines and 50 restaurants and gourmet food tastes which feature an incredible array of options for guests. They will receive a commemorative wine glass, and be able to navigate the floor, smelling,savoring and seeing the bounty of the Northwest, delighting in its offerings. Wines and restaurants are intermingled creating a wonderful opportunity for guests to try the gourmet pairings that are created.

Live music on the main stage and at the "Pass the Pinot " Piano Bar will feature incredible musicians like Aaron Meyers and Jay "Bird" Koder as well as Jim Fisher. At the "Meet your Maker" interview center you'll be able to hear world class flamingo music by Joel Kabakov accompanied by Antonia Kabakov inbetween interviews with our wine vendors. These musical areas will act as a place to relax and have a coffee or simple gaze out at the bustling floor.

CLICK HERE TO WIN 2 Tickets (valued at $190)
Preferred Wine Tasting Event. Food and Wine samples included. First 10 entries WIN! Your entry must include your full name and mailing address!