The 20th Annual Idyllwild Jazz In The Pines | Aug. 17th – 18th, 2013

Artist highlights this
season includes two-time Grammy-Award winning vocalist and pianist Diane
Schuur; the Harvey Mason Chameleon Project led by Grammy
Award-nominated composure/percussionist Harvey Mason, featuring multiple
Grammy Award-nominated pianist/vocalist Patrice Rushen; first-class
jazz vocalist Janis Mann; 21-year-old American Idol finalist Casey
Abrams and the Southland’s own, Euphoria Brass Band. Plus performances
from fan favorites such as P.S. Blues Band, Rocky Zharp & The Blues
Crackers, Change Required, and many others. Proceeds from the event
benefit the Idyllwild Arts Academy.

Idyllwild Jazz in
the Pines kicks off its weekend anniversary season Friday, August 16
with an opening night Patron’s Dinner gala. “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, hosted by KKJZ 88.1FM personality Bubba Jackson, and a
special appearance by NBC-4 weatherman/comedian Fritz Coleman. 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 12.

All of
the Festival events 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, or enjoy the special two-day on-line
purchase rate of $100.00 for both days. Children 12 and under 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. Campus parking is limited
to VIP ticket holders and handicapped only.

Please
visit the official website for tickets and additional information at
www.idyllwildjazz.com or call the Hotline at (951) 500-4090.

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the latest news, videos, and photos, please like on Facebook and follow
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BACK
BY POPULAR DEMAND: Leave the driving to us! For only $30.00 per person
round trip, the JAZZ TRANS will transport attendees to and from the
event with pickups in Palm Springs and Palm Desert. Offer available on
Saturday, August 17 only. Ticket purchase are available online only at
www.idyllwildjazz.com, click on “Tickets.”

“Summertime is the
season for Jazz in Idyllwild!” said Jazz Chair, Marsha Lytle. “Our 20th
anniversary line-up is one of the best yet, and features an array of
beloved talents and up-and-comers, like Joshua White, the second place
winner of the 2012 Thelonious Monk piano competition who will be
performing with bassist Rob Thorsen. There’s really no place like
Idyllwild, with its crisp clean fresh air, camping and hiking trails,
relaxing vacation rentals and cabin – and no better place I know to
enjoy JAZZ!”

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 the “Festival
Marketplace” along winding pathways lined with various art and crafts
booths. “Dine in the Pines” offers food, beverages, and alcoholic
concoctions for the 21 and over crowd, as well as sponsor and
informational booths.

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.

Paul Carmen Quarket+1, the Ray Goren Band, Diane Schuur, the Harvey Mason Chameleon Project

(featuring Harvey Mason, Patrice Rushen, Darryl Jones, Bill Summers, and Kamasi Washington), John Daversa Sextet

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

H.B. Barnum Gospel, Casey Abrams, Izzy Chait, Amina Figarova, Euphoria Brass Band

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

Saturday – 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Trio HotClub, Janis Mann, Denise Donatelli, Clayton Cameron’s Clifford Brown-Max Roach Project,

Tim Weisberg & Friends (David Derge, Chuck Alvarez, David Hughes)

Sunday – 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Trio HotClub, Robin Adler, Billy Valentine, Mark Winkler, Rob Thorsen Trio featuring Josh White

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.

P.S. Blues Band, Rocky Zharp & The Blues Crackers, The Chuck Alvarez Band, Change Required

Sunday – 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Rocky Zharp & The Blues Crackers, Euphoria Brass Band, P.S. Blues Band, The BoneThumpers

**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.

The 20th annual “Idyllwild Jazz in the
Pines” is sponsored by the Idyllwild Town Crier, Riverside County Board
of Supervisors, Wells Fargo, Café Aroma, and supporting sponsors
Idyllwild Inn, Idyllwild Pharmacy, Goose Island – Chicago’s Craft Beer,
Idyllwild Vacation Rentals, Fern Creek Medical Center, Sacco Dining,
Mary Austin “Scholarships & Grants”, Quiet Creek Vacation Rentals,
Cardiff Limousine & Transportation, Palm Springs Subaru, Equity
Lifestyle Properties: Thousand Trails and Encore, Jazzercise, BBVA
Compass, ACE Hardware, Sante D’Or Animal Adoption Center (Los Angeles),
Drs. Patricia James and David Mantik, Manny and Linda Rider. Media
partners include KCET, KJAZZ 102.3, 101.3 The Mix KATY-FM, Money Radio
1200, Team 1010 Sports-KXPS SportsRadio, EZ-103.1, The Sun Runner
magazine and Palm Springs Life.