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| Promotional flier |
Newport
Beach— The 13th annual Newport Beach Jazz Party will be held Feb.
14-17, 2013 at the Marriott Newport Beach Hotel & Spa.
The
festival will include performances by about 50 jazz musicians, including Jeff
Hamilton, Terry Gibbs, Alan Bergman, Bill Mays, and Graham Dechter.
“These
guys throw the best jazz party on the planet,” said KKJZ host Helen Borgers. “It’s
just an incredible array of musicians, and they come from all over the world.”
The
highlights of the weekend consist of Helen Borgers interview with Pete
Barbutti, a salute to Count Basie, a tribute to Benny Carter, a Saturday night
dance, and a tribute to Terry Gibbs.
Critics
have described the annual event as "...an appetizing banquet if musical dishes."
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| 2008 performance |
On
Thursday the concerts begin around 5 p.m. and end at 11 p.m. From Friday to
Sunday, the music will go from about 9 a.m. to midnight.
Tickets
are now available for the complete four night, three-day package including one brunch.
Individual reserved seats are priced for evening performances, opening Sessions,
and each for “By the Pool” concert. Specific pricing is available on the website.
The event will include daily concerts and two
jazz brunches. For more information, call 949-759-5003 or check http://www.newportbeachjazzparty.com.
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