World’s Hottest Jazz Events Guide
SANDY SHORE expands her JAZZ WEEKENDER with event host NATHAN EAST + BAND (GREG PHILLINGANES, MICHAEL THOMPSON, STEPHEN FERRONE) to a full week in the French Polynesia on board the luxurious, mid-size cruise ship, the m/s Paul Gauguin (only 300 passengers). HEADLINERS include FOURPLAY w/ BOB JAMES, NATHAN EAST, HARVEY MASON plus Guest Guitarist ROBBEN FORD, also KIRK WHALUM, RAY PARKER JR, JUSTIN LEE SCHULTZ + The World's Most Dangerous After Party with PEET PROJECT, SYLVIA BENNETT and M'LYNN! 831-649-4292
Don't miss your favorite Smooth Jazz, Pop, and R&B stars at the stunning back bay amphitheater at Hyatt Regency Newport Beach! The Bank of the West Summer Concert Series returns with DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS SUMMER HORNS, CHRIS BOTTI, BONEY JAMES, GEORGE BENSON, DIONNE WARWICK, and JONATHAN BUTLER & MICHAEL LINGTON.
SOLD OUT! Monterey Jazz Festival celebrates their 64th Annual with multiple GRAMMY-Award winning Line-up features HERBIE HANCOCK, GEORGE BENSON, PAT METHENY SIDE-EYE, TERRI LYNE CARRINGTON + SOCIAL SCIENCE, KANDACE SPRINGS and many others! Find more at MontereyJazzFestival.org
ALW Entertainment, the premiere music & entertainment company presents a beautiful evening of world-class jazz outdoors at the Dallas Zoo featuring Grammy-Award winning, 5-decade guitarist with 45 albums to date, LEE RITENOUR with the Saxtress of Smooth Jazz, JEANETTE HARRIS.
The Most Sophisticated Jazz Experience of the Year in the Pearl of the Pacific! For Smooth Jazz enthusiasts that not only crave great jazz but also enjoy vacationing in luxurious accommodations, this AAA Diamond Resort has been named the “Top Resort in Mazatlan” by the Conde Nast Traveler with beautiful suites, fantastic dining and a world class spa. Line-up includes EUGE GROOVE, PETER WHITE, JACKIEM JOYNER, MARION MEADOWS, DW3, comedian MONIQUE MARVEZ and more!
SOLD OUT! The special 25th Anniversary celebration of the Subaru Newport Beach Jazz Festival is rescheduled for the weekend of October 8–10, 2021 at the iconic Hyatt Regency Newport Beach! The incredible lineup features ANTHONY HAMILTON, TOWER OF POWER, SHEILA E., DAMIEN ESCOBAR, LALAH HATHAWAY, RnR featuring RICK BRAUN & RICHARD ELLIOT, MINDI ABAIR, SHELÉA and many more!
Let Music Be Your Escape this fall! Visit the Hammock Coast, Pawleys Island, SC for a memorable evening of jazz, yacht rock, Motown and more! THE LAO TIZER BAND feat elite saxophonist ERIC MARIENTHAL will make their debut appearance at the 30th Annual Pawley’s Island Festival of Music & Art on OCT 13!
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The Strong Group and ARJG present the Althea Rene South Central Jazz Fest. Attendees will enjoy delicious foods from San Antonio vendors as Soul-Jazz Flutist ALTHEA RENE, Saxtress JEANETTE HARRIS, and vocalist NAYBU FULLMAN deliver an amazing evening of music on the beautiful stage of a historic military airplane hangar.
Experience unparalleled personalized service, exquisite dining, memorable Smooth Jazz concerts and family fun including a Saturday Afternoon Ocean Deck Smooth Jazz party, all wrapped up in affordable, all-inclusive weekend packages! Enjoy LIVE performances from Chart-toppers PAULA ATHERTON, GREG MANNING, JEFF RYAN, ROB ZINN, TONY EXUM, JR and OLI SILK. More details @ 321-783-9004 or smoothjazzgetaway.com.
Get Back to the Luxe Life in beautiful Los Cabos, Mexico! Life Luxe Jazz pairs an upscale destination with live music, luxury accommodations, breathtaking golf and Health & Wellness options - all on the beach! RAHEEM DEVAUGHN, NATURALLY 7, LEELA JAMES, ERIC ROBERSON, AVERY*SUNSHINE, CON FUNK SHUN, MIKE PHILLIPS, HIROSHIMA, MAYSA, JEFF LORBER and more!
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SOLD OUT! Hosted by ERIC DARIUS, includes performances from BRIAN CULBERTSON, RICK BRAUN, JONATHAN BUTLER, KEIKO MATSUI, NAJEE, and many more at the Hilton Oceanfront Resort in Daytona Beach. Limited to less than 600 guests, packages include Concerts, Hotel and Meals. Optional Thursday Night package available w/Sax to the Max featuring VINCENT INGALA, MICHEL LINGTON & PAUL TAYLOR. Sign up for next year! 386-681-7007
Immerse yourself in a uniquely jazzy experience and support a great cause with your favorite Smooth Jazz Artists + Elegant Gala, Pre-Party, Smooth Jazz Lunch Cruise, Jam Sessions, After Parties & Grand Finale! Lineup featuring PIECES OF A DREAM, GERALD ALBRIGHT, HIROSHIMA, MARION MEADOWS, PETER WHITE, WILL DOWNING & MAYSA, INCOGNITO, NILS, JULIAN VAUGHN, DAMIEN ESCOBAR, QUEENS OF SOUL w/ALTHEA RENE & JEANETTE HARRIS and MORE!
ALW Entertainment, the premiere music & entertainment company brings Live Jazz on the Seawall back to the island city of Galveston TX and hotter than ever with chart-topping, Smooth Jazz saxman, PAUL TAYLOR along with explosive,Contemporary Jazz guitarist and performer NICK COLIONNE.
Come early for the pre-show brunch or plan your weekend getaway with the San Luis Resort.
MINDI ABAIR hosts the 2022 event with special guests RICK BRAUN, NICK COLIONNE, ERIC DARIUS, VINCENT INGALA, KEIKO MATSUI, NATHAN MITCHELL, KAYLA WATERS, KIM WATERS, LINDSEY WEBSTER, & PETER WHITE at The Daytona Hotel in Daytona Beach, FL. Price includes Concerts, Hotel accommodations, Dinners, Brunches, and Activities at the Daytona International Speedway. 386-681-7007
Europe's Soul, Funk & Jazz Party in Portugal on the stunning cliffs of the Algarve at Pine Cliffs Resort featuring PETER WHITE, EVERETTE HARP, ERIC DARIUS, JONATHAN FRITZÉN, GREGG KARUKAS, KEN NAVARRO, FOUR80EAST with more artists to be announced soon!