The 18th Annual Idyllwild Jazz In The Pines | Aug. 27th-28th, 2011

Assembling
a stellar line-up of jazz – traditional straight-ahead, smooth
contemporary, Latin jazz, bebop, big band, blues, pop, and all nuances
in between – is a daunting task for any festival. Jazz, the very nature
of the word, is an enigma that conjures up different meanings to anyone
asked. While jazz may be difficult to define, its origin is one of the
most sought-after word origins in modern American English. What is jazz?
Jazz is America’s only truly indigenous music art form – it is
universal, performed and listened to by people of virtually every
ethnicity, religion, and attitude.

And yet, in true “melting
pot” style, this year’s 18th annual Idyllwild Jazz in the Pines brings
together the diverse styles of America’s only true indigenous music for
two days of family-friendly musical excitement on Saturday, August 27
and Sunday, August 28, on the campus of the Idyllwild Arts Academy,
52500 Temecula Road, Idyllwild, CA 92549.

“Our lineup this year
is one of the most diverse, ” says Bubba Jackson, Idyllwild Jazz in the
Pines talent booker and KKJZ FM88.1 on-air personality. “We have
something for every jazz taste, and the price is so reasonable. I’m
thinking beautiful music for beautiful people on a beautiful weekend in
the San Jacinto Mountains of California. One of my personal commitments
in jazz radio is to give back to the community. The proceeds of this
event will help raise scholarship money to help students at this
incredible school. It is an honor to be a part of the team that believes
in keeping art alive in America!”

Added Jazz Chair Marsha Lytle:
“It’s family fun and only a short drive away! All profits are used
directly for Idyllwild Arts scholarships, both for the regular school
year and the Summer Program, providing an opportunity to learn or polish
skills in a variety of arts disciplines, including jazz! Scholarships
are based on financial need, talent, and a program’s need to strengthen a
particular area. Funds also are dedicated to children of single-parent
families and to encourage increased multicultural diversity in the
summer.”

Located in southern California’s San Jacinto Mountains,
two hours east of Los Angeles, the Idyllwild Jazz in the Pines offers
festival-goers live jazz in three outdoor venues: Holmes Amphitheatre
(“Main Stage”), Stephens Recital Hall (“The Barn”), and the French
Quarter, plus the festivities also include winding pathways lined with
various arts and crafts booths, “Dine in the Pines” food vendors,
alongside sponsor and informational booths.

Regularly priced
tickets are $65.00 per day ($120.00 for both days), featuring more than
25 live performances. Children under 12 are free if accompanied by a
paying adult. Gates open at 10:00 a.m., the music begins at 10:30 a.m.
Free parking with shuttles running continuously between the center of
town and clearly designated lots; parking on the campus is limited to
VIP ticket holders and the handicapped only. Tickets are available on
the website: www.idyllwildjazz.com or call the Hotline at (951)
500-4090.

There is a special Saturday night dinner on campus
featuring the music of Bonne Musique Zydeco Band. A limited number of
tickets are available to the “Saturday Night After Hours Jazz &
Jambalaya.” Tickets are $25.00 per person and include a Cajun dinner,
beverage and dessert, no-host bar, and jazz jam session presented at
Nelson Hall, doors open at 6:00, dinner from 6:30 to 8:00 with music
until 9:00. Tickets can be purchased on the website or by calling
951-500-4090.

The festival kicks off on Friday, August 26, from
6:00-10:00 p.m. at Nelson Hall on the Idyllwild Arts Campus with the
Patron’s Dinner Dance. “A Taste of Idyllwild” Cocktail Party hosted by
Idyllwild Restaurants starts this special evening. Package levels from
$250.00 to $500.00, per person, includes tickets to each day, reserved
seating, preferred parking, gourmet food, fine wine, fun and music by
the Idyllwild Arts Alumni Trio of Four, with a special appearance by the
guest of honor Jeff Hamilton and his trio, and more.

The Festival takes place rain or shine; the artist’s line-up subject to change and not in order of appearance.

HOLMES
AMPHITHEATRE (“Main Stage”). An open-air, tiered, grass covered natural
amphitheater. Parachutes are hung from the towering pines to offer
shade while still allowing breezes.
Master of Ceremonies: Bubba Jackson, KKJZ 88.1FM on-air host of “BWB Breezin’ with Bubba”.
Saturday – 10:30 a.m, to 6:00 p.m.
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Oreo Divaz, Gregory Porter, Denise Donatelli, Idyllwild Arts Alumni Trio of Four
Sunday – 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Jose Rizo’s MONGORAMA, Gordon Goodwin’s Little Phat Band,
Lisa Haley and the Zydekats, Deacon Jones Blues Revue, Vortex Gospel

STEPHENS
HALL (“The Barn”). Indoor seating, overflow seating on the covered
patio, a perfect intimate spot for smaller band performances. Sandii
Castleberry, Master of Ceremonies.
Saturday – 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Jeff Hamilton Trio, Paul Carman and Fourbits, Carol Welsman Quartet,
Barnaby Finch & the Straight Jackets, Robin Adler and the Mutts of the Planet
Sunday – 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Geoffrey Keezer / Peter Sprague Quartet, Rob Thorsen Quintet featuring Gilbert Castellanos,
Bob Mamet Trio, The Hot Club of Idyllwild, The Idyllwild Arts Alumni Trio of Four

THE
FRENCH QUARTER. A New Orleans-style open-air bistro for dancing,
alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, waitress service. Master of
Ceremonies: Greg Jones.
Saturday – 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Greg Jones Band, Bonne Musique Zydeco Band, Change Required, Rocky Zharp, P.S. Blues Band
Sunday – 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Chuck Alvarez Band, P.S. Blues Band, Greg Jones Band, Rocky Zharp

FOR
SAFETY AND SECURITY REASONS: The entire Festival grounds is a no
smoking area except for three designated smoking areas along the paved
roadway. NO audio recording devices, video cameras or filming of the
event. NO coolers, picnic baskets or glass containers, alcoholic
beverages, food or drink (except for unopened sealed water containers),
pets (except for service dogs), chairs with backs higher than 32”, sun
canopies, or large sun hats are allowed. Due to the uneven terrain,
flip-flops and high heels are not recommended on the Festival grounds.

The
18th annual Idyllwild Jazz in the Pines is sponsored by the Riverside
County Board of Supervisors, Wells Fargo Bank, Café Aroma, Good Neighbor
Pharmacy, and supporting sponsors Palm Springs Subaru, Yamaha,
Michelob, Stella Artois, Jazzercise, with participating sponsors Senator
Bill Emmerson (37th District), Sacco Dining, Quiet Creek Inn and
Vacation Rentals, Ballard Gas Service, Suburban Propane, One by Design,
Invision Grafix , Mary Austin “Scholarships & Grants”, and Bill and
Carolyn Lowman. Media sponsors include Idyllwild Town Crier, KKJZ
FM88.1.

Event produced by the Associates of Idyllwild Arts
Foundation, Marsha Lytle is Jazz Chair, with talent booking by Bubba
Jackson, and publicity and media relations provided by Regina Davis for
Davis & Associates Public Relations.