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Jazz in the Pines

Want a break from the desert heat?  Head to Idyllwild for Jazz in the Pines, a 30-minute drive from the desert, but a world away.

Enjoy a Weekend of Jazz in the Pines with more than two dozen Amazing Jazz, Blues, and R & B Artists. Sit back and take in this Breathtaking Setting with a Gentle Breeze carrying the Fresh Scent of the Mountain Pines in the Air. August 11 – 13 will be the Idyllwild Arts 24th Annual Jazz in the Pines Event including the Famous Festival Marketplace with all types of Art including Hand-made Jewelry, Art, Pottery & Crafts, it’s easy to find your treasure.  Not to be outdone, you’ll also find a variety of great food and drink including a Cajun BBQ this year, home-made ice cream, smoothies and more.

Close to Idyllwild sits this Stunning Custom Tennis Estate located high off the desert floor, and still a short drive to El Paseo for Dining, Entertainment, and Shopping.This home has great value and is a Must See Before you Buy,
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South Palm Desert Tennis Estate

Idyllwild Jazz in the Pines Line-Up

Beginning Friday evening, August 11th at 6:00pm
Patrons VIP Dinner and Dance
Besos de Coco
Lorraine Castellanos – Guitar, Vocals
Evona Wascinski – Bass
Claudia Gomez Vorce – Percussion and Tap Dance

Headliner: Gilbert Hansen Band
Gilbert Hansen – Bass, Harmonica, Vocals
Rick Cowling – Guitar, Keys, Vocals
Lenny Hansell – Guitar, Vocals
Sal Frisura – Drums and Vocals

Saturday on the Main Stage
11:00am – 12:15pm
Frisson
Matt DiBiase – Vibraphone, MalletKat, Electronics
Nathan Rice – Tenor Saxophone
Russell GelmanSheehan – Guitar
Giveton Gelin – Trumpet
Michael Orenstein – Keys
Eli Heath – Bass
Patrick Graney – Percussion
Chase Kuesel – Drums

12:45pm – 2:00pm
Robert Dove Quintet
Robert Dove – Tenor Saxophone
Gilbert Castellanos – Trumpet
Hugo Suarez – Piano
George Delancey – Bass
Kevin Kanner – Drums

2:30pm – 3:45pm
Evan Christopher’s Clarinet Road
Evan Christopher – Clarinet
Bob Boss – Guitar
Joshua White – Piano
Daniel Sazer-Krebbers – Bass
Andy Fraga, Jr., – Drums

4:15pm – 5:30pm
The Charles McPherson Quintet
Charles McPherson – Alto Saxophone
Randy Porter – Piano
Rob Thorsen – Bass
Richard Weller – Drums
Gilbert Castellanos – Trumpet

Sunday at Stephens Hall 10:45 am – 11:45am
JazzGrass

Sunday on the Main Stage 11:00am – 12:15pm
Voices in Praise Gospel Choir (VIP)

Bob Emmit – Piano
Larry Washington – Drums/Vocals
Brad Bobo – Bass/Vocals
Yve Evans – Piano/Vocals
Ava Dupree – Vocals
Chrystal Matthews – Vocals
Kym Foley – Vocals
Allison Bobo – Vocals
Billy Redd – Vocals
Ricky Taylor – Vocals

12:45pm – 2:00pm
Tamir Hendelman Trio

Tamir Hendelman – Piano
Alex Frank – Bass
Dean Koba – Drums

2:30pm – 3:45pm
Singularity Project

Vagelis Stefanopoulos (GR) – Composer/Piano
David Lynch (USA) – Saxophones
Adedeji Adetayo (Nigeria) – Guitar/Vocals
Yoel Soto (Cuba) – Bass
Yiannis Angelopoulos (GR) – Drums

4:15pm – 5:30pm
Russell Malone Quartet

Russell Malone – Guitar
Rick Germanson – Piano
Luke Sellick – Bass
Willie Jones III – Drums

Tickets sell fast, prices range from $85 for one-day admission to $350 for the Patron Package which includes all events throughout the weekend. All proceeds from the festival benefit Idyllwild Arts. Our mission is changing lives through the transformative power of art.