The 19th Annual Idyllwild Jazz in the Pines | Aug. 25th & 26th, 2012

Set for Saturday,
August 25 and Sunday 26, “Idyllwild Jazz in the Pines, ” kicks off with
an opening night gala Patron’s Dinner Dance reception on Friday, August
24. All of the festivities take place on the campus of the Idyllwild
Arts Academy, located at 52500 Temecula Road, Idyllwild, CA 92549.

Festival
tickets are $65.00 per day ($120.00 for both days), children under 12
are free if accompanied by a paying adult. Gates open at 10:00 a.m.
Concerts begin at 10:30 a.m. Free parking in designated lots with
shuttles running continuously from the center of town and free parking.
Campus parking is limited to VIP ticket holders and handicapped parking
only. For tickets and additional information visit:
www.idyllwildjazz.com or call the Hotline at (951) 500-4090.

“Summer is
prime season in Idyllwild!” said Jazz Chair, Marsha Lytle. “Its many
galleries are joined by a busy schedule of seasonal events, from
educational to recreational fun. The town has kept its ‘small town’
atmosphere ─ locally-owned shops and restaurants ─ no box stores or
fast-food eateries or hi-priced coffee emporiums. What the town has to
offer is crisp clean fresh air, camping and hiking trails, relaxing
vacation rentals and cabins… and JAZZ!”

Event’s proceeds
support the Idyllwild Arts Academy. “As an Idyllwild resident it is my
responsibility to give back to the community, ” Lytle explained. “The
Idyllwild Arts Academy is a school that has mastered the art of arts
education, offering a disciplined college preparatory program for grades
9-12 and post-graduates, along with world-class training in creative
writing, dance, film & video, interdisciplinary arts, music,
theatre, and visual arts. It is an honor to be a part of the team that
believes in keeping the arts alive.”

Characterized by
propulsive syncopated rhythms, polyphonic ensemble playing, varying
degrees of improvisation, and often deliberate distortions of pitch and
timbre, this year’s festival once again presents music enthusiasts
diverse mix of all things JAZZ at three outdoor venues: Holmes
Amphitheatre (“Main Stage”), Stephens Recital Hall (“The Barn”), and The
French Quarter, plus a “Festival Marketplace” along winding pathways
lined with various art and crafts booths. “Dine in the Pines” offers
food, beverages, and alcoholic concoctions for the over 21 crowd, as
well as sponsor and informational booths.

The festival
weekend kicks off on Friday, August 24, with the Patron’s Dinner Dance
at Nelson Hall on the Idyllwild Arts Campus. “A Taste of Idyllwild”
Cocktail Party hosted by Idyllwild Restaurants starts this special
evening with a Red Carpet Entrance. The night continues with gourmet
food, fine wine and fun, along with music by the Idyllwild Arts Students
and Alumni, with a special appearance by Guest of Honor, Mary Stallings
with pianist Eric Reed and “Brush Master” Clayton Cameron. The Patron’s
Package also includes one ticket for each day of the festival, VIP
preferred parking, and reserved seating in the Holmes Amphitheatre
(“Main Stage”). A limited number of packages are available at $250 per
person and are on sale until Monday, August 20.

The Festival takes place rain or shine and the artist line-up is 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

Saturday – 10:30 a.m, to 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Stephens
Hall (“The Barn”). – Indoor seating, overflow seating on the covered
patio, a perfect intimate spot for smaller band performances. Master of
Ceremonies, Sandii Castleberry

Sunday – 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The
French Quarter. – A New Orleans-style open-air bistro for dancing,
alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, waitress service. Master of
Ceremonies: Rocky Zharp

Saturday – 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Sunday – 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

**For
safety and security reasons: There is no smoking on Festival grounds
except in designated smoking areas. NO audio recording devices, video
cameras or filming of the event is permitted. NO coolers, picnic baskets
or glass containers, alcoholic beverages, food or drink (except for
unopened sealed water containers), pets (except for service dogs), lawn
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.

“Idyllwild Jazz in the Pines” Artistic
Director and KKJZ FM88.1 on-air personality, Bubba Jackson said: “We
always want our lineup to whet the appetite of all musical tastes.
That’s why we present all the genres of jazz – from
traditional/mainstream and smooth/contemporary to a taste of Latin, a
smidgen of Neo Soul and a whisper of R&B. I think this year we stuck
a cord that will delight all our fans and bring more music lovers up
the hill to enjoy a relaxing weekend.”

Last year’s
biggest surprise 12-year-old Blues prodigy, guitarist Ray Goren, is
returning to the festival this year as one of the headliners. “And we
are bringing Mary Stallings down from San Francisco and The Cunninghams
in from Las Vegas, ” said Jackson. “We’ll continue to delight with
Grammy-award winning guitarist Kenny Burrell, the best Latin Band in the
country, Johnny Polanco Y Su Conjunto Amistad, and many, many more. Our
line-up is eclectic, and with three stages of diverse offerings, we
guarantee a finger-popping jazzy good time!

The 19th
annual “Idyllwild Jazz in the Pines” is sponsored by the Riverside
County Board of Supervisors, Wells Fargo Bank, Café Aroma, and
supporting sponsors Stella Artois, Sacco Dining, Quiet Creek Inn and
Vacation Rentals, Ballard Gas Service, Cardiff Limousine &
Transportation, Palm Springs Subaru, Mary Austin “Scholarships &
Grants”, Equity Lifestyle Properties: Thousand Trails and Encore,
Idyllwild Inn, Idyllwild Pharmacy, Jazzercise, Sante D’Or Animal
Adoption Center, Manny and Linda Rider and Drs. Patricia James and Divid
Mantik. Media partners include the Idyllwild Town Crier, KKJZ FM 88.1,
The Sun Runner and KVCR.