And here we are again, and I say WEbecause so many of you come everysingle Fall and have upwards of 2 decadesand some for nearly 3 decades, for a 28thOctober. Gathered or “stranded by choice”on an Island surrounded by … Sea. All ofus .. the same ilk. Lovers of Smooth Jazz.The musical genre we first fell in love with20-30 years ago when suddenly some jazzappeared that had some melody to it. Andin love with the SuperStars who finally putthat Melody to Jazz like GroverWashington Jr., David Sanborn, EarlKlugh, Kenny G, Lee Ritenour, JoeSample, David Benoit …

Groups like Spyro Gyra, Acoustic Alchemy,The Rippingtons. Spurred forth by radioshows like mine, Lites Out San Diego,begun in 1982 which led to the JazzTraxsyndicated show founded in 1985.Another in Atlanta, another in New York.Then suddenly as this festival wasemerging in 1987, full radio formattedSmooth Jazz stations across America.Beginning with KIFM in San Diego, thenThe Wave in Los Angeles, KKSF in SanFrancisco, WNUA in Chicago, and othercities like Washington D.C., Philadelphia,Milwaukee, Seattle, Sacramento,Cleveland, Phoenix …

As more and more audience fell in line andin love with these artists, and this sound,the PROMOTERS fell in line too. Catalinawas the first major jazz festival to go ALLsmooth jazz even as some of the moreheritage pure jazz festivals, the Heritage inNew Orleans, the Monterrey, the Playboyin Hollywood began to notice as well andbegan to sprinkle in a few smooth actshere and there like Boney James andSpyro Gyra. In the 90’s smooth jazzfestivals began to proliferate acrossAmerica. The smooth jazz artists touringconstantly. Beginning each April with the

renowned Seabreeze Jazz Festival in theFlorida Panhandle, on through CatalinaIsland in October. For about 2 decades Itwas payday for the Smooth Jazz Industry.

It’s now a beat up story how most of themajor market radio stations after a quartercentury, formatting Smooth Jazz and asrecently as just a few years ago beingamongst the highest grossing dollarstations in the country, began dropping off,flipping formats overnight, as our demo gotolder (always wiser) as broadcasting willalways chase after youth even as it oncechased after us.

But still one of the major channels onSirius/XM satellite radio, WATERCOLORSis Smooth Jazz. And for those of you whoPandora your tunes, all you gotta do is putin a Peter White station on your computer,or a Fourplay station, whomever yourfavorite artist, and you don’t miss a smoothjazz beat, even if your hometown smoothjazz radio station went away. This is ourmusic, our genre, our artists, what we loveand what we’ve loved for 20 to 30 yearsnow. The major portion of our adult lives.We won’t be changing our musical tastes.Not at this stage. Not ever.

Even as the movies of Robin Williamswon’t go away and possibly will bewatched even more, now that he’s gone,we’re still listening constantly to GroverWashington Jr. even though he’s beengone 16 years. We will be listening to whathas been inspiring our ears and hearts thepast 3 decades clear through ourretirement and to our final days. Becausenow….it’s ALL up in the Cloud. Wherever that CLOUD might be. Fact is, the entireJazzTrax Radio Show Music Library is nowstored in I-Tunes, in that cloud somewhere.

I, like everyone in broadcasting went toproducing the JazzTrax Radio Show oncomputer a few years ago. When I travelto the Oregon Coastline each summer toget out of the Palm Springs desert heat,the JazzTrax Studio travels in mybriefcase. To be quite honest I used to bereally proud of my impressive radio studio.Anyone walking in saw walls of CD’s.Stacks of recording equipment. Even stuffthat meant nothing but lit up and lookedimpressive. The JazzTrax SyndicatedRadio Show was produced from there forseveral decades and at one point had aQuarter Million people listening eachweekend to what was produced in thatimpressive room even as “that room” left

San Diego for Los Angeles and then forPalm Springs.

Being totally honest I fought the idea of“just doing it all on a computer.” Fought itunnecessarily for a bunch of years untilfinally necessity dictated which it eventuallyalways does huh? Now someone walksinto my office and says, “What happenedto all the CD’s.” I say, “They’re in mystorage unit out by Palm Springs Airport.Where AirForce One lands a couple timesa year (and maybe more times in the futureas the President of the United States isrumored to maybe be buying a house nearJazzTrax in Rancho Mirage.

“So where’s your radio studio now Art?” Ipoint to my computer.

Although I’m now a MAC guy. And I swearby it. I would stand on the moon and dotestimonials to MAC if asked. How can youcompete with putting someone’s contactinformation into your computer, thenturning to your I-Phone and thatinformation is ALREADY THERE TOO!(where is this cloud exactly?)

But I learned how to produce JazzTraxradio on a PC and still am mostcomfortable still using PC for that. Butearlier this year upon purchasing thenewest PC … only to find the newest haveNO CD DISC player or extractor in them.How can this be? I do a syndicated radioshow. I looked at the ‘Best Buy’ guy indisbelief. He said, “There is no need forCD technology now, (obviously cateringmore to YOUTH again). Everyone worksoff MP3’s, downloading their songs andalbums.” This very young “expert” said“Who buys CD’s anymore?” Well they dohere at this festival in large volume to getthe Artist’s autograph on it!

But once again that CLOUD came “flyingthrough.” As brand new smooth jazz cd’sarrive, I extract all their tunes into my MACsince the new PC computer has no such abilities anymore. Some of you alreadyknow …. clicked I-Tunes Match. Thosetunes FLEW through the “somewhere” tothe new PC when I clicked it’s I-TunesMatch too. Whallah…..everything I’dextracted from those new CD’s on myMAC, were instantly in I-Tunes on my newPC. Houdini would be beyond disbelief.After all this is all truly beyond magic.Steve Jobs may you rest in peace. I’malso confident Houdini would have LOVEDSmooth Jazz!

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When the JazzTrax syndicated radio showbegan, almost 30 years ago, (1985) I wassending the entire radio show out to theoriginal 4 radio stations, on HUGE Reel toReel Tapes. They had to return those tapesso future shows could be recorded over theold shows. Then in the 90’s we switched toburning whole shows on CD when thatbecame economically feasible. Thesewere simply thrown away after airing.

Now when I’m finished completing aJazzTrax Show in my studio (on mycomputer), I simply click, or actually drag,and it all uploads to some magical place inthe sky, actually I think a computer inAgoura, CA, and our affiliates click, anddownload it from there. Nothing is mailedany longer. No wonder the postal serviceis going broke.

For JazzTrax Streaming, the way most ofyou listen to our weekly show, available24/7 at www.JazzTrax.com, I upload to aplace in Vancouver, Washington. Youstream it from there. Oddly enough drivingback from Seattle to Palm Springs inAugust, I was just about to cross theColumbia River at Portland on I-205 andrealized I was literally at the offramp to ourstreaming company. When a ROCK hitthe windshield of my brand new car forcingme to replace the windshield when I gothome. Someday maybe we’ll simplydownload new windshields when we getsuch streaking cracks.

So it’s October again where each Fall since1987 Catalina Island has become theCenter of the Smooth Jazz Universe. It’sfirst Magic, the ocean air and open Pacific Ocean as your Catalina Express boatleaves the Mainland Ports for a refreshinghour Westward crossing to the Island.Sometimes dolphins dancing around yourboat. Sea Gulls hoping you’ll lose somecrumbs off your snack. Once, honest togod, the boat I was on in, stopped to watcha whale breaching.

As the Island gets closer suddenly thisenormous 7th Wonder of the World comesinto focus at the entrance to Avalon Bay,slowly getting larger and larger. Such anodd place, on an Island for such anamazing structure. But that’s wherechewing gum magnate William Wrigleybuilt his Casino, in 1929.

The view UP the Island towards 2 Harbors(where Natalie Wood drowned) and somany movies have been filmed. Thenentering the harbor of a tiny quaint seaportvillage .. magically called .. Avalon. JayBeckenstein of Spyro Gyra said on his firstarrival in ’87…almost a feel of a mini MonteCarlo.

Next realizing you can walk to Everything.The primary mode of transport for All thelocals .. Golf Carts! By the way a brandnew mayor welcomes you. She is AnniMarshall who once upon a time signed mymarriage certificate because I got marriedon this Island. Anni’s husband BillyDelbert managed this Casino and Ballroom for a couple decades until retirement a fewyears ago and remains an excellent friend.

Avalon’s Brand New Mayor Anni Marshall

Suddenly you’re on an Island surroundedby sea but with great restaurants. ManyBrand New as Avalon has the past fewyears gone through a renaissance in new

restaurants including The Avalon Grille,just last year the BlueWater Avalon, justthis Summer, Maggie’s Blue Rose,Mexican Fare and Margaritas.

In August Sunset Magazine’s national pollplaced Catalina Island No. 17 of theWEST’S 20 BEST ISLANDS, with Avalonand the Casino, on its August cover. It’sdescription, 4.096 permanent residentswhere “THE VIBE is A Jazz Age fantasycome to life, 22 miles out at sea from LosAngeles. Avalon, maintaining a movie-setquality, down to the golf carts that whiz pastinstead of cars. Descanso Beach now withWi Fi-equipped cabanas. Newest Islandfeature Heli-Biking and Heli-Hikingpackages.

Such history and such hollywood here.Before she was Marilyn Monroe (NormaJean Baker) at age 16 spent a year living inAvalon. Spencer Davis lives here full time.Stevie Winfield was lead singer of TheSpencer Davis Group when they hit bigwith Spencer’s composition "Gimme SomeLovin’".

General George Patton, before leadingU.S. troops to victory in Europe in WorldWar II, often wandered the streets here asa child while growing up in nearbyPasadena. In the early 1900’s the Patton’sowned a 2nd home in Avalon on what wasthen termed “fashionable Catalina Island.”His father the district attorney for the then“little town of Los Angeles,” who donatedmuch of the land for the new downtown ofPasadena. The Wrigleys first West Coastmansion was in Pasadena (now theheadquarters for the Tournament of RosesParade) thus the Wrigleys (owners ofCatalina Island) and Pattons were likelysociety friends.

But you know this Island from your manyyears coming to JazzTrax. Many have longadded an extra day to their stay, before orafter the weekend knowing what’s here

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JAZZTRAX 2014JazzTrax Creator & Producer, Art Good

Production Manager & Stage Director, Gregg Hudson

Box Office and Ticket Manager, Cristina Gorka

Director of Security, Jack Tolofogo

Merchandise Store Manager, Mary TolofogoBallroom/Stage Audio, U.S. Audio

Ballroom Lighting, Pacific Coast EntertainmentFestival Photographs, Pat Benter

Festival Program Graphic Designer, Michael Massoud

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JENNIFER KEITH QUINTET vocals bandFriday Evening 1st on Avalon Ballroom October 17

Her newest album release in July tells all regarding the era from which shespecializes. ‘Live Aboard the Queen Mary’ in the style of Classic American Musicfrom the 40’s through the 50’s. Recorded LIVE on the beautiful historic QueenMary anchored in Long Beach since the 70’s. Jennifer and tenor saxophonist andco-founder of Royal Crown Revue, Mando Dorame both were part of the Revue.The band credited for reviving the swing movement in the 1990’s. The Revue wasfeatured in “Gene Simmons Family Jewels” and the motion picture ‘The Mask”starring Jim Carrey. Jennifer herself a descendent of a long line of entertainers thatbegan with her Great Great Grandfather B.F. Keith, the “K” in RKO Pictures, one ofthe Big Five studios of Hollywood’s Golden Age. Described as “a pinup doll with avoice reminiscent of Peggy Lee meets Julie London meets June Christy meetsPatsy Cline.” Where Lounge meets Pin-up.” A regular headliner in Vegas and oftenin Los Angeles at Cicada Club. In Vegas where tube dresses and vodka Red Bullsare swapped for silk skirts and gin martinis according to the Las Vegas Sun,Jennifer and Quintet continuously stop casino foot traffic as People Love the Visualwhich she gives. While reinterpreting the standards of the 30’s through the 60’swith sass and bravado. A perfect fit for our 1929 Island Ballroom.

WARREN HILL saxSunday Afternoon 2nd on Avalon Ballroom October 19

Born in the Canadian 60’s in Toronto. A teen-age guitarist playing in his own rockband. As an “A” student in math and physics accepted into the prestigious programof Engineering Science at the University of Toronto but the studies so demanding itcut his music playing down to just once a week. Applying for Berklee College of Musicin Boston he received a full scholarship, completely flipping his career decision.Performing at his own graduation, record producer Russ Titelman in the audience,hired Warren on the spot to record 2 solos on Chaka Khan’s “CK”. Heading fromBoston to Los Angeles he was spotted again by the famous Artist Director at AtlanticRecords, Ahmet Ertegun who offered Warren his 1st record contract. After 8 monthscomposing and preparing to make that debut record, before he could even step footin a recording studio, due to sudden cutbacks at the label he was shut down and thedeal was pulled. Warren pounded the Hollywood pavement finding a home with RCARecords. His 1991 debut caught the attention of Natalie Cole who signed him to beher opening act on the “Unforgettable” Tour in front of 250,000 people in 2 months!including 3 nights at Radio City Music Hall. 11 solo projects later Warren is also doinghis Daughter’s thing. Olivia, age 14 as“Olivia Rox” a singer/songwriter with over 200songs composed since the age of 4. Warren is currently working on a new CD andon his daughter’s CD and on his daughter’s next film.

MARC ANTOINE french classical guitarSunday Afternoon 2nd on with Brian Simpson Avalon Ballroom Oct 12

This Frenchman gives JazzTrax and this Ballroom stage credit for being his first majorstage appearance in 1994. Born in Paris early 60’s. In his 20’s moving cross channelto London taking part in the budding London Acid Jazz scene and then to play in theoriginal BASIA band. Her U.S. stage debut in 1988 at Humphrey’s Concerts in SanDiego I introduced that night as Humphrey’s concert host and on that 1st Basia’s tour itwasn’t Peter White yet on guitar but Marc. Moving on to Tokyo briefly before taking hismost definitive career geographical move, to a 12 year stay in Los Angeles beginningearly 90’s. His solo debut, 1994’s ‘Classical Soul.’ It’s radio hit, “Unity.” 1995’s ‘UrbanGypsy’ his 2nd, included his signature song, “Latin Quarter.” Earning him Radio &Records Best New Artist of the Year honors. Next earning the 1998 JazzTrax Song ofthe Year ‘Sunland’ and JazzTrax Album of the Year ’ Madrid.’ While winning the GavinConvention honor of Best Smooth Jazz Artist of the Year. Early 00’s The Antoine’s withyoung son Alessandro left America for wife Rebecah’s hometown of Madrid. FromSpain Marc has constantly crossed the Atlantic to continue playing his music where heis most popular, in America with rumors the Antoine’s might be moving back to SouthernCalifornia soon. 2012’s ‘Guitar Destiny’ remains his most recent release.

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CHRIS STANDRING guitarSunday Afternoon 1st on Avalon Ballroom Oct 12

British having been born early 60’s in Buckinghamshire, England, on adairy farm. Solo debut 1997. Just 3 years later honored for his ‘HipSway’ project as 2000’s JazzTrax Album of the Year. Thus honoredagain for 2010 JazzTrax Album of the Year for his orchestral smooth jazzapproach with STRINGS on ‘Blue Bolero’ which he performed withString Section, 2 Violins, Viola, Cello here on Catalina Island. Holdingclaim to 3 No. 1 songs having just added “Sneakin’ Out the Front Door”this past Spring from his new 2014 cd ‘Don’t Talk, Dance!’ Claims heamped up to 120 bpm on most of the project’s cuts. Going deep into hislove for Euro-styled drum/bass driven chill, progressive dance music,ambient trance, electronic dance music and some dub step. Hisconstant redefining of this genre’s creative boundaries comes because.. he gets bored with himself. All coming off a “snap” moment inproduction where something sends him and the song “off to the races.”He loves sharp left turns.

NICK COLIONNE guitar vocalsFriday Evening 2nd on Avalon Ballroom October 10

Such a fun find in the mid 00’s. So much Sound and PERSONALITY.He was still a local Chicago musician just waiting to be found. Priming tomake his step onto the National Smooth Jazz Scene. True Chicagowhere he’s spent his entire life, except when he skips town in the weemorning hours, before daylight to hit his favorite lake in NorthEastIllinois. FISHING is his passion after music and maybe before music.Claims he sits waiting for the call telling him he has a Catalina Islanddate because it means beyond the stage appearance he can do someOcean Fishing off the Avalon Pier. Jazz and Blues and Vocals and greatDry Humor. In his personal life he’s received the Wayman TisdaleHumanitarian Award for his ongoing commitment to mentoring childrenand his community and national work in support of breast cancercauses. In his 18th year mentoring kids at the St. Laurence K-8 Schoolin suburban Elgin, IL. And bringing brand new tunes from his 2014Spring release ‘Influences.’

ANDY ALLO vocals guitarFriday Evening 1st on Avalon Ballroom October 10

You Tube is where we spotted her. “People Pleaser” and “If I Was aKing.” Backed by an incredible horn section including Maceo Parker &Trombone Shorty. So we’re kind’ve spinning the bottle as she’ll appearsimple as a Jazz Trio. But she’s gotten over 2 million You Tube Views!Born in Bamenda, Northwest Region, Cameroon. She is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, pianist, model AND actress. Starring this Summerin a Wells Fargo Bank commercial which aired repeatedly in Summer’sNHL playoffs. Andy playing herself as a rising guitarist albeit using amade up name. In the commercial she is SYDNEY. She’s been onABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! Owning dual U.S. / Cameroon citizenshiphaving moved to Sacramento in 2000 at age 11. Following high schoolwith her own band, Allo and the Traffic Jam, she performed for tips onthe corner of 22nd and J streets. Her first known solo gig appearanceat Open Mic night, 2008, at the Fox & Goose Public House downtownSac. 1st solo album, 2009 led her to a role as a singer/guitarist inPrince’s 2011 band, The New Power Generation. Prince collaborated on3 songs on her 2012 ’Superconductor’ CD.

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BRIAN SIMPSON keysSunday Afternoon 2nd on with Marc Antoine Avalon Ballroom October 12

Native Gurnee, Illinois. Graduate of Northern Illinois University before coming to the L A musicscene. His hidden fact. He wrote a chart topping #1 R&B hit in 1991 for the group Surface, “TheFirst Time.” His solo career kicked in briefly in ’95 and then he set it aside becoming Music Directorfor Dave Koz. Position he’s held ever since. His 2nd solo project would be thus delayed for adecade. 2005’s ‘It’s All Good’ gave him his own 1st No. l song. Also Music Director for the annualSmooth Jazz Cruises in the Caribbean. Organizing the ego’s and tunes of a multitude of smoothjazz superstars for nightly performances at Sea. He knows how to satisfy smooth jazz sailing soulswith the talents of all star artists surrounding his keyboards as the giant ships ply the exotic oceanseas and Mediterranean Islands. Brian’s most recent CD 2013’s ‘Just What You Need.’

DOTSERO band sax guitarSunday Afternoon 1st on Avalon Ballroom October 19

The JazzTrax Festival has been internationally flavored since it’s inception in 1987. About theonly place we haven’t pulled an artist from is Pakistan and I tried even that (The Sachal StudiosOrchestra). But this band is the one that brings the mile high flavor of the Rocky Mountains.They are the jazzical heart of Denver. Their name taken from a small mountain town even higherup in the Rockies of Colorado. DOTSERO means “Something Unique” and there’s a sign for thetown off I-70 headed for Vail. DOTSERO is listed on some of the earliest geographical railroadmaps Westward Bound. Launching in 1990 they uphold the smooth jazz standard in Denver withtheir very own ‘Jazz at Jacks’ Jazz Club. They call it Home Base and yes they are ColoradoRockies fans. Dotsero is ownership and serves as house band for whomever they bring in.Dotsero is forever led by brothers Stephen Watts on sax and David Watts on guitar.

JUMAANE SMITH trumpetSunday Evening 1st on Avalon Ballroom October 12Even as he has traveled the world with Michael Bublé, played stages in massive stadiums, appeared onnational television and performed for two sitting U.S. presidents, Jumaane has as of Jan. now recordedhis 1st cd “I Only Have Eyes For You.” He’s worked his trumpet with Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones, AliciaKeys, The Jonas Brothers, Natalie Cole, James Ingram, Wynton Marsalis, and his primary boss MichaelBublé . It began age 16 as a member of the Roosevelt High School Jazz Band performing at theMontreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland. In 2003 for George W. Bush in the East Room of the White House.In 2005, still early 20’s invited to audition for Michael Bublé’s band. 9 years later he continues as part ofthe Bublé family. Playing the Grammy’s with Stevie Wonder, recording “As I Am” with Alicia Keys.Recordings he’s appeared on have sold more than 25 million copies worldwide, garnered 4 GrammyNominations, earned 3 Grammy wins. TV shows he’s appeared on total an audience of around 100million viewers. Whole New World going solo after a lifetime of learning from an all-star mentorship.

VINCENT INGALA saxSaturday Afternoon 1st on Avalon Ballroom October 18I’d heard about this young man clear back to when he was 17. People kept preaching’ him. Suddenly2 years ago when Jessy J pulled from Sax and the City’s Catalina Island date the agent asked if Iwanted to just take a reduction in price. 2 all stars instead of 3. Tempted but I replied, off the top of myhead, “Could you get this young teen-age saxophonist Vincent Ingala to replace her. Vincent stole theshow. 2012’s ‘Can’t Stop Now’ earned him 2 Top 5 singles and 1st No. 1 song. Just 2 months ago heleft his hometown, Prospect, Connecticut, just 20 miles from the now infamous Newtown, CT. I sat withhis mom at Thornton Winery after he’d led on for Al Jarreau. She had that week moved her “only child”out to LA and was returning now wistfully empty-nested back to Connecticut. Vincent will be The newSunday Brunch Weekly Host in the new Dave Koz Lounge, each Sunday at the brand new SpaghettiniBeverly Hills as he lands permanently in Los Angeles!

MARCUS ANDERSON saxophoneSaturday Afternoon 1st on Avalon Ballroom October 11 ‘Style Meets Substance’ released late Winter marks the 5th solo cd for this young saxophonist hailing fromRoebuck, South Carolina then to North Carolina Central University next to Durham and then the Raleighsuburb of Cary. Now well planted for a number of years in the ‘Dream” gig of any musician. Saxophonistin the horn section of PRINCE The New Power Generation. Fellow Prince horn players are featuredcollaborators on Marcus newest solo project. His new song “Paisley Red” inspired by working with Princewhich he describes as “if I’m in grad school, business classes, and etiquette school all wrapped into one,thank you Paisley University!” I spotted him a few years ago while searching for someone unknown tobook. Noticing he had captured the Capital Jazz Fest Challenge. He juggles his solo dates with touringthe world with Prince. occasional sub-in with “The Sax Pack” alongside Jeff Kashiwa and Steve Cole.

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JOSH VIETTI violinSaturday Evening 1st on Avalon Ballroom October 18My ears spotted this young LA instrumentalist while jogging the desert golf trails, headphones tiedto Pandora. It was Josh version of Vanessa Carlton’s 2002 hit “A Thousand Miles” that stoppedme dead in my jogging tracks. Christmas 2012 named one of Los Angeles Best Breakout MusicActs of the year by CBS-TV. Termed a Hip-Hop Violinist who incorporates country, pop, jazz andclassical music styles into his repertoire. Nobody does all that. Playing violin from age 4. Trainingwith Mischa Lefkowitz for 10 years earning a violin scholarship with the LA Philharmonic. But getthis. Josh was discovered as a Street Musician on Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica.Reportedly selling nearly 50,000 demo CDs on the street from the trunk of his car!

LEBRON sax with GENERATION neXtFriday Evening 2nd on Avalon Ballroom October 17

Time has certainly passed as this young man’s interest in music came one night when his Dad hadbought tickets to an Earl Klugh concert. His father suddenly unable to make the show, his mom tookLeBron in Dad’s place….age 12. It wasn’t Earl Klugh but Earl’s sax player who blew LeBron awaythus igniting his passion on this instrument. Then next he grabbed an old tenor saxophone from hisDad’s closet and started teaching himself. His dad had played sax as a way of paying his way throughcollege. Growing up in Arizona he studied under Hugh Lovelady, the lead alto player for FrankSinatra’s band. His debut album is ‘Shades’. After appearing here a year ago as a band member hearrives this year as a member of this fresh new young all star band Generation neXt.

LIN ROUNTREE trumpet with GENERATION neXtFriday Evening 2nd on Avalon Ballroom October 17

The spicy new, young all star group Generation neXt finally brings this Soul-Trumpeter to the Island.I like the way this sounds … “emerging from the ‘new’ Detroit music factory.” Originally fromAlexandria, Virginia. From there heading South to Florida. Recruited by the Florida A&M Universitymusic program and the famed Marching 100’ in Tallahassee. Next landing in Detroit hitting the musicscene hard there in the Motor City learning from Detroit musicians. Forming his own working group‘Up Close.’ For 6 years as band-leader working the tough Detroit club circuit. In 2012 appearing inthe film ’Sparkle’ starring Whitney Houston. His newest release ’Serendipitous’ released on CutMoreRecords, just one year ago this fall.

NICHOLAS COLE keys with GENERATION neXtFriday Evening 2nd on Avalon Ballroom October 17

Goldsboro, North Carolina population 36,437 says it all as hometown where Nicholas as he justcleared age 20 was still living at home. As a teen and still playing piano and organ since age 4 atMt. Zion Church Ministires he was already signed to the international record label Trippin’ N RhythmRecords. His Dad having executive produced Nicholas solo debut in their home studio AT AGE 17.Having already appeared twice with his band at JazzTrax, Nicholas arrives this Fall within theyoungest smooth jazz all star band out there, Generation neXt. With plans to attend Berklee Schoolof Music in Boston but miles ahead of his classmates having already 2 albums under his belt. Aheadof reaching age 20 already a veteran of such renowned festival stages as this one and others.

GREG MANNING keysSunday Evening 1st on Avalon Ballroom October 19Talk about international flavor. Greg grew up in Zurich, Switzerland. He is Swiss-American. Beginningpiano at age 12. Moving to the U.S. in later teen years attending, like so many other smoothers BerkleeCollege of Music in Boston, walking distance from Fenway Park. I know, I’ve walked it. He was askedto compose the music for “Keep Cool”, the most successful and longest running German languagemusical. Which led him back to Zurich where he continued composing and producing for records andtelevision. Then married he and wife moved back to the U.S. permanently with Greg winding up on theBrian McKnight 2000 ‘Back at One Tour’. Also touring for nearly a decade as keyboardist/musicdirector in Jonathan Butler’s band. From ’03 to ’07 acting as Music Director for MusicStar, the Swissversion of American Idol. His debut album, ‘The Calling’ coming in 2010. He also scored the completesound design for “Kampf der Chore,” which aired on Swiss TV in 2010 as well as scoring music for 3weekly shows on Swiss national TV. This year signed as the very first artist on Maurice White (Earth,Wind and Fire) new Kalimba Music Label. ‘Dance With You’ was released in July.

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“beyond The Jazz.” Inland Island Tours byBus or Jeep. Scuba and Snorkeling.Fishing off a pier or deep sea around theIsland. Golf where Howard Hughes andKatherine Hepburn once played at theCatalina Country Club next to the Field ofDreams where the Chicago Cubs heldspring training through the 40’s and 50’s.First run movies in the Casino’s historic1929 movie theater. Descanso Beach Clubwhere the Zip Line concludes it’sunbelievable ZIP DOWN the mountain.Where the JazzTrax Thursday NightUnplugged Concerts are held. Where noticket is required to dance at midnight ON

an Island beach at the Saturday NightJazzTrax AfterParties. The Beach Barrocking all year long and with Kayakrentals enticing one to get a little oceanexercise in.

The JazzTrax Festival since 1987. In 1991expanding to 2 weekends. In 1999 to 3.This Fall our first, dialed back, to TwoOctober Weekends. A fix we should havedone after the 2009 recession. I thank youfor adjusting with us which you obviouslydid gauging by our anticipated Opening

Weekend Sell-Out. Our consolidation nowhas this Fall Festival properly aligned tocontinue another 10 years. This is the NewOCTOBER going forward.

In ALL the World No Place like this …

In ALL the WorldNo Jazz Festival like this …

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