March 29, 2024

San Diego Jazz Fest

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Our second stop on the Top 10 Jazz Festival lands us in our hometown of San Diego.  With year one in the books the second year of the San Diego Jazz Fest is just around the corner.  In only its second year, it has garnered national attention and one of the most exciting lineups in the jazz fest circuit this year.  Held at the luxurious La Costa Resort, The San Diego Jazz Fest has landed a unique face to the festival circuit, Maxwell.  With only his second appearance in the San Diego area in 5 years, he has made year 2 of the San Diego Jazz Fest the talk of the town and country.  BTWconcerts.com known for their great show productions and promotions, has given Southern California something to brag about.

maxwell_hi-1A memorable Memorial Day Weekend is on tap for fans flocking to the second annual Payne Pest Management San Diego Jazz Festival (www.SanDiegoJazzFest.com) at the luxurious Omni Resorts La Costa May 23-25, 2014 featuring performances by a galaxy of contemporary jazz and R&B stars. Tickets have been selling briskly with people travel from all over the nation to immerse themselves in the musical lifestyle experience that includes concerts; after-parties with DJs and live music; an all-star jam; a Gospel Sunday Brunch; casual poolside, plaza and lobby performances and a pre-festival kick-off for premier ticketholders that will be held Thursday, May 22.

Grammy-winning soul balladeer Maxwell headlines opening night (Friday, May 23) on an evening that includes contemporary jazz keyboardist Brian Culbertson, brian_culbertson_hiwho recently registered his 27th No. 1 Billboard single from his sixth album to debut at No. 1. NewcomersDominic Amato and Kevin Ross open. The after-party featuring party band DW3 and DJ Jonathan Phillips is free to everyone with ticket stubs.

2013 BET Lifetime Achievement Award winner “Uncle” Charlie Wilson tops the Saturday night (May 24) marquee capping a full day of performances that boasts R&B crooner Joe paired with energetic saxman Eric Darius; sophisticated soul tunes from 8-time Grammy-nominated vocalist Ledisi; soul-funk band Mint Condition offering a fresh brewed fusion of old and new school R&B, jazz and a variety of ethnic nuances; Grammy-winning jazz-hip hop alchemist Robert Glasper; and a uniquely-talented collective performing as Jazz in Pink comprised of Gail JhonsonKaren BriggsMariea Antoinette and Jeanette Harris. After the main program, Culbertson and DW3 will lead an all-star jam for which a separate ticket ($25) is required.charlie_wilson_hi

Soulful Sunday (May 25) serves a twin bill headlined by Grammy winners Jill Scott and Anthony Hamilton, two massively popular and instantly identifiable voices in R&B. Soul-jazz saxophonist Boney James will be in his element after a pair of masterful guitar slinging singers – Grammy winner Norman Brown and two-time Grammy nominee Jonathan Butler – unite for a sizzling and impassioned urban-jazz set; and force of nature R&B vocalist Leela James will shake the heavens after an opening set from contemporary jazz sax playerWarren Hill who always plays it hot. Earlier that morning, the Gospel Sunday Brunch requires a separate ticket ($55) while the festival after-party with DW3 and DJ Jonathan Phillips is free for all holding ticket stubs.

The Thursday night lift-off event with a performance by saxophonist J. White is open to Golden Circle, Skybox and Pit ticketholders. Informal poolside, plaza and lobby sets by J. White and Curtis Brooks will go on Friday through Sunday.jill_scott_hi

The diverse adult audience attending the festival will enjoy live music, dancing, a lifestyle expo adjacent to the festival, and numerous activities and amenities available at the first-class resort. Single-day tickets available through the festival website start at $50 and 3-day tickets run as high at $750.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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