SAX PACK, GUITAR & SAXES, MAX WEINBERG & OTHERS HEADLINE NEWPORT BEACH JAZZ SERIES

The longest running jazz series in the country at Hyatt Regency Newport Beach debuts on June 25 with Max Weinberg, the long-time drummer for Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band and Conan O'Brien's lead/band drummer since 1993. Following Weinberg's performance are 14 revered jazz acts embodying exceptionally talented vocalists, songwriters and multi-instrumentalists. “With an ensemble of top musicians in the genre for the 2010 series, this year’s outstanding group of performers showcase a range of jazz sonance from traditional to contemporary and smooth jazz, to R&B and big band,” said Event Producer and Promoter Jim “Fitz” Fitzgerald of Wendy Jayne Productions, Inc. “Our vision this year – as the new event management company – is to enhance the popular series with expanded talent, increase outreach to the public, heighten community involvement and sponsorships, and give an overall polished identity to grow the series for years to come,” explained Fitzgerald in a press release to publicize the event. Every Friday night from June 25 through October 1, 2010, a variety of jazz musicians will be at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach to entertain audiences. There is a special show scheduled for July 4th as well. The Summer Jazz Series will take place at the outdoor amphitheater at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach.

The scheduled entertainers include Max Weinberg Big Band (June 25), Sax Pack with Jeff Kashiwa, Steve Cole and Jackiem Joyner with Nick Colionne (July 4), Warren Hill (July 9), Norman Brown’s Summer Storm with Phil Perry, Jessy J & Brenda Russell (July 16), Mindi Abair with Keb Mo (July 23), Guitars and Saxes with Gerald Albright, Kirk Whalum, Jeff Golub and Peter White (July 30), Bobby Caldwell (August 6), Fourplay (August 13), Steve Tyrell (August 20), The Rippingtons (August 27), David Sanborn (Sept. 10), Euge Groove with Paul Brown and Marc Antoine (Sept. 24), and Peter White (Oct. 1). As of this writing, the musicians for the dates of September 3 and 17 had not been finalized.

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