The line-up for the 2010 Champagne Jazz Series at Thornton Winery has been announced. The series consists of 21 jazz concerts, Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons from April through October. Headliners include Dave Koz, The Rippingtons, Fourplay, Richard Elliot, Peter White, Rick Braun, and more.

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We left North County about 45 minutes later than I’d hoped for. The rain had been falling all day, and I was starting to get worried we weren’t going to make it to downtown in time. As we rolled into 11th St, the traffic was surprisingly light, so I took the Ash St. exit and headed two blocks toward Symphony Hall. As expected, pretty much all free street parking around the venue was taken up, but a paid parking lot directly adjacent to the building had plenty of spaces, and given my wife was wearing some new, not-yet-broken-in high-heels, I opted to pay for the convenience this time around. Read More »

A Smooth Jazz Christmas

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Peter White makes an appearance this Friday at the Hyatt Regency at Newport Beach. With the release of his new album, A Good Day, we can only expect a great show filled with new music, humor, and great personality.

Tickets are moving fast, so don’t miss out on this final concert for the 2009 Summer Jazz Series. Get your friends together for a great Friday night of music and fun.

Dave Koz has introduced his new label of Napa Valley wines, appropriately named “koz”. The line-up includes a Cabernet Sauvignon, a Sauvignon Blanc, and a “Red Alto” blend. They are moderately priced, and all proceeds are being donated to the Starlight Children’s Foundation, which helps seriously ill children and their families.

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New Saxophonist Phillip ‘Doc’ Martin to debut ‘Realization’

This week JazzTrax debuts yet another new 2009 Artist. He’s actually on his 3rd set, but as Saxophonist Phillip ‘Doc’ Martin joins Art Good in the JazzTrax Studio this weekend, He’s likely to finally hit it from coast to coast with his new ‘Realization’ CD. He was college acquaintances with Eric Darius in neighboring colleges in Florida and why Doc in the middle of his name? He’s a dentist in The D.C. suburb of Silver Springs, Maryland. Full time dentist and full time musician. He’s a first time JazzTrax guest just before he brings his live show to Catalina Island for the first time. Read More »

As summer comes to and end and we slide into the fall season, it’s time to start stocking up on holiday wines. Wiens Family Cellars is offering a “Buy two, get one free” deal on their 2006 zinfandel.

This zin has a great body without being too heavy on the pallate. Great with dinner or appetizers in the late afternoon. Wiens wine club members get an even better deal off the list price.

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Norman Brown comes to Thornton Winery on Sunday, Septemer 26th for “A Tribute to Wayman Tisdale”. Accompanying Norman Brown will be saxophonist Eric Darius and volcalist Gail Johnson.

The show starts at 5pm, but get there early and enjoy wine tasting and food from the accredited Thornton Winery cafe.

For more information, visit: www.jazzconcerts.com

Adding yet another album to Peter’s already impressive collection, Good Day was released on Sept 8th, 2009.

The album is a collection of newly written upbeat and relaxing guitar songs, featuring some fo Peter White’s other smooth jazz artist friends.

Candy Dulfer performs at the Hyatt Regency in Newport Beach next Friday, September 18th as a part of the Hyatt’s annual Summer Jazz Series. The series consists of over 22 concerts running from the end of June until early October.

This is a great chance to get out of the house and enjoy some wine and good food with your friends and family. Don’t miss out on a great performance. More information at: www.summerjazzseries.com