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Smooth Jazz News

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As we ease back into post-pandemic life, we will publish five issues of Smooth Jazz News in 2022: March-April, May-June, July, August-September and October-November-December.

We plan to resume our standard seven-issue publication schedule in 2023.

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CONTENTS

Fall festivals and holiday celebrations are on the horizon, including Dave Koz & Friends 25th Anniversary Christmas Tour featuring Rick Braun, Peter White, Keiko Matsui and Rebecca Jade; Mindi Abair’s “I Can’t Wait For Christmas” Tour featuring Vincent Ingala, Lindsey Webster and Adam Hawley; and Rick Braun’s New Year’s Eve Getaway in Arizona. For more information about these and other events, check out our calendar, beginning on page 26.

8 Notes from the Publisher

Many thanks for 23 years of support!

10 35th Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival

Sail away to the magical musical Southern California island

13 FREE-CD offer to Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival attendees

Receive a FREE CD when you renew or subscribe to Smooth Jazz News at the 35th Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival

13 Catalina Island Visitors Guide Walkabout treats everywhere

16 Vincent Ingala

Joins Mindi Abair on her “I Can’t Wait for Christmas” Tour

19 DISCover New Music

The latest releases for your smooth jazz lifestyle

20 Celebrate with Dave Koz!

Twenty-five years of nationwide Christmas tours, a new holiday CD, and three weeks of annual sold-out cruises

26 Calendar of smooth jazz events

Concerts, festivals and brunches nationwide and beyond

35 Smooth Jazz News home delivery Subscribe today!

37 Smooth Jazz News merchandise

Cool concert apparel: new hoodies, plus hats, fleece jackets, golf shirts, T-shirts and tank tops

38 Book Review

“Mysteries in the Music: Case Closed”

38 Cashmira’s Starguide Fall-winter horoscopes

NOTICE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and evolving government and health officials’ mandates, all events, lineups, venues, dates and show times contained in editorial and/or advertisements within this magazine are subject to change without notice. Smooth Jazz News assumes no responsibility for any cancellations or changes or the accuracy of any concert, cruise, brunch or festival information contained in this publication in advertisements and/or editorial, which has been provided by outside sources. Please contact each venue and/or promoter directly to confirm all information.

Mindi Abair

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By Mindi Abair

Lindsey Webster

Adam Hawley

Vincent Ingala

The beat goes on with help from our friends… for 23 years!

Throughout most of my adult life, smooth jazz has been my source of solace, excitement and fun, and the oxygen that revived me during my previously overwhelmingly stressful and unfulfilling career endeavors. So much so that I launched this magazine dedicated to the genre. That was 23 years ago!

To celebrate, we normally host a brunch party and jam session for our advertisers at Spaghettini in Seal Beach, California, but we’ve had to postpone it due to the pandemic. However, we definitely plan to resume these fun celebrations again in the near future.

So, I want to give huge thanks to every artist, company and individual who has supported us by advertising in any of the 201 issues of our award-winning magazine that we’ve published for more than two decades.

A lot has changed since our 16-page, mostly black-andwhite, newsprint tabloid rolled off the presses in December 1999. But the insistence of jazz fans to read a physical magazine has not, despite technology that has pushed more publications out of the hands of readers and onto digital screens online.

I have tremendous gratitude for all of the advertisers that have helped us weather the storms of increased print and distribution costs, which include the current nationwide paper shortage and the abrupt closing of our forever (and fantastic) local printer, which was the last web printer in San Diego County. (It was sold unexpectedly to a much less impressive competitor in Orange County, which was too unorganized to print this issue by our usual deadline.) Most newspapers and magazines are printed on web presses, so many of us in the local trade are feeling the pain.

Of course, this magazine also wouldn’t be possible without the group effort of writers, editors, graphic

designers, webmasters, administrative support staff, distributors, and most importantly, you, our extremely valued reader! Thank you all for allowing me to live and write about the smooth jazz lifestyle and to share it with other genre enthusiasts nationwide and beyond.

CHEERS TO 23 YEARS!

Special thanks

to these professionals who have participated in the creation of Smooth Jazz News in recent years.

Graphic designers: Gina Mancini, Stephani Rosenstein, Tawn Babcock and our original designer, JoAnn Armke (who not only consults on our current layouts, but also edits the entire magazine)

Writers: Ken Capobianco, Darcy Peters, Cashmira and Marcia Luttrell (formerly Manna)

Copyeditors and proofreaders: Brad Sondak, Paula Fitzgerald, JoAnn Armke and Barbara Knox

Support staff: Craig Collier, William Lee, Brenda Madruga and Terry Darton

Photographers: Pat Benter, Sherry Fisher, David Hopley, Ambrose Martin and Ellis Moore

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Distributor: Ricardo Alvarez

THE MANHATTAN TRANSFER 50TH ANNIVERSARY &

with special guest THE DIVA JAZZ

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JAZZTRAX

FESTIVAL

By Melanie Maxwell

The Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival is a unique event on the must-do circuit. It offers two, four-day weekends of smooth jazz, plus a Saturday night after-party on the beach with a full bar and a DJ spinning dance tunes. The journey starts by traveling 26 miles off the Southern California coastline by boat to Avalon. And, chances are you’ll catch an artist or musicians on the same sailing. Another exciting possible sighting you may encounter on the hourlong excursion are schools of dolphin swimming and leaping alongside the boat.

On arrival, visitors can walk to their hotel, hail a cab, or perhaps take a shuttle if their hotel is one of the few that offers this service. Although there are no rental cars, thankfully, almost everything is within walking distance in the 1-square-mile of the island’s only city. And, the local public transit bus, “The Garibaldi,” can get visitors just about anywhere. Golf carts are also available for rent, usually with a two-hour maximum.

The festival starts on Thursday at sunset with “Unplugged Under the Stars” on Descanso Beach, just a short walk along the Pacific Ocean shoreline from the Catalina Casino building, the main concert venue. Patrons can enjoy two sets of artists performing on a small stage from

The main concerts are held Friday through Sunday on the top-floor Ballroom of the iconic Catalina Casino, which is not a gaming facility, but means “gathering place” in Italian. Performances are staged under 50-foot ceilings with five Tiffany-inspired chandeliers. The circular Ballroom is adorned in a lavish medley of rose-hued walls, gold and silver leaf accents and art deco reliefs. French doors connect the Ballroom to the encircling veranda, which offers sweeping, 360-degree views of Avalon Bay from the 11-story-high building.

Food, wine and cocktails are available for purchase at the vintage full-service bar, which was restored to its original 1929 condition.

Festival merchandise and CDs are available for purchase at the JazzTrax store on the mezzanine level, directly below the Ballroom, where some of the artists will also sign CDs for fans after their shows.

This year, to help protect all patrons from the spread of COVID-19, festival producer Art Good is requiring all staff and attendees to be fully vaccinated and present verifiable proof of vaccination for entry into the Casino.

Although this venue doesn’t offer any wagering, it’s a sure bet that festivalgoers will enjoy this enchanting setting with performances by 12 acts of fan favorites and up-and-coming talent each four-day weekend.

For tips on where to dine, shop and get spa treatments, check out our

Avalon,

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WHEN Oct. 13-16 and Oct. 20-23

WHERE

Friday-Sunday performances are held in the Catalina Casino Ballroom, 1 Casino Way, Avalon, California. Thursday night “Unplugged Under the Stars” concerts and the Saturday evening after-parties happen at Descanso Beach.

GETTING THERE

Catalina Express offers 30 daily departures from ports in Long Beach, San Pedro and Dana Point, California. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, special after-performance boat departures are available from Avalon back to Long Beach.

www.CatalinaExpress.com • 800-995-4386

STAYING THERE

Visit the festival’s official hotels page at www.jazztrax.com/hotels

Dave Koz makes a surprise appearance during Rick Braun’s show at the 2021 Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival. He’s schedule to headline this year on Oct. 22.

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Eric Guerra, Mindi Abair and Craig Collier during Abair’s wine tasting at the 2021 Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival. Abair is hosting a WINEandJAZZ.com wine + music tasting and dinner at The M Restaurant before her Catalina Island JazzTrax performance on Oct. 21.

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LINEUP

THURSDAY, OCT. 13:

THURSDAY, OCT. 20:

7:30 p.m.

Unplugged Under the Stars at Descanso Beach featuring Daniel Ho with Danna Xue 6 p.m. Peter White

FRIDAY, OCT. 14:

Peet Project 7 p.m. Jazmin Ghent 9 p.m.

SATURDAY, OCT. 15:

Randal Clark with Jimmy Haslip

Lindsey Webster and Adam Hawley

Chris Standring

Lee Ritenour and Dave Grusin

noon

2 p.m.

7 p.m.

9 p.m.

After-party at Descanso Beach featuring DJ LexaKhan 10:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, OCT. 16:

Gino Rosaria noon

Richard Elliot 2 p.m.

Christian de Mesones....................................................................... 7 p.m. Damien Escobar

9 p.m.

Unplugged Under the Stars at Descanso Beach featuring Blake Aaron 6 p.m. Paul Jackson Jr.

FRIDAY, OCT. 21:

7:30 p.m.

Jessy J 7 p.m. Mindi Abair 9 p.m.

SATURDAY, OCT. 22:

Eric Darius........................................................................................... noon

Greg Adams and East Bay Soul

Dave Koz

7 p.m.

2 p.m. Mark Jaimes

9 p.m.

After-party at Descanso Beach featuring DJ LexaKhan 10:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, OCT. 23:

Jeff Ryan noon

David Benoit and The Midnight Rendezvous Big Band 2 p.m. Justin-Lee Schultz

Norman Brown with Horns

7 p.m.

9 p.m.

Daniel Ho and Peter White performing “Unplugged Under the Stars” during the 2018 Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival. They are scheduled to return to Descanso Beach on Oct. 13.

Walkway from the Catalina Casino to Descanso Beach in Avalon, California

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Photo: Pat Benter

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CATALINA ISLAND VISITORS GUIDE

By Melanie Maxwell

In addition to two great weekends of musical entertainment in a magical setting, Catalina-bound jazz fans have a lot to look forward to during the Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival in October.

A plethora of shopping, dining, sightseeing, water sports, undersea excursions, spa treatments, art and an incredible museum await. With so much to do, you might want to extend your trip for an extra day or two in beautiful Avalon, California.

Here are some tips on how and where to spend your time between festival performances—or anytime you visit the island.

ART AND HISTORY

Where island life meets creativity and vision. Located in the heart of Avalon, the Catalina Museum for Art & History offers the best in art and history exhibitions, music and dance performances, lectures by guest speakers from all over the world and the finest in silent and documentary film.

217 Metropole Ave. • www.catalinamuseum.org • 310-510-2414

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Avalon, California, on Catalina Island

Photo: Pat Benter

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PAMPERING SHOPPING

A Touch of Heaven Day Spa offers relaxing, therapeutic massage treatments and reflexology. The serene, full-service spa situated in the Metropole Market Place also provides foot scrubs, peppermint scalp treatments, mud wraps and an aromatherapy body polish. Ramona Garcia is Smooth Jazz News’ favorite massage therapist. Book your appointment with her, and be sure to ask about the 10 percent JazzTrax discount.

205 Crescent Ave. in the Metropole Market Place

• www.hotel-metropole.com/day-spa/massage-services • 310-510-1633

Looking for a cute outfit or accessories to spice up your wardrobe? The Stare Case is the unofficial jazz-ensemble headquarters. Shop owner Mona Casarini is an icon of the Catalina Island shopping experience. They offer a wide variety of clothing and jewelry (a lot of bling-bling!), including elegant eveningwear, stylish after-5 dresses, casualwear, bathing suits, thongs, Spanx Shapewear—and a 10 percent discount for JazzTrax attendees.

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From Prodigy to Sought-After Seasoned Pro

By Marcia Luttrell

Though he’s younger than many of his colleagues, 29-year-old Vincent Ingala has worked for more than a decade to take his place among the most seasoned contemporary jazz artists.

The multi-instrumentalist plays almost everything except trumpet on his most recent CD, Fire & Desire. But for the whole of his career, the tenor saxophone has defined him.

“I felt like I hit a plateau with drums, guitar and keyboards,” Ingala said by phone from his home in Connecticut.

“The saxophone was more complex, and I stuck with it because I wanted to rise up to that challenge. It’s your own sound, and it’s so expressive. It’s like the human voice.”

In 2007, when Ingala was just entering high school, he decided to use his savings to buy his first professional horn at a shop in New Jersey.

“My parents drove me,” Ingala recalled. “We could have gone to New York, but USA Horn had the six or seven models that I wanted to try out.”

As his parents watched and waited, Ingala sampled different horns. Then he picked up a Yamaha tenor saxophone.

“I literally blew three notes, and I looked at my parents and said, ‘This is the one.’ I knew instinctively, the way it was reacting to me. I played for an hour. My parents said, ‘Make sure this is the one you want because you are spending a lot of money.’ The horn has never let me down. Every time I step onstage, I have full confidence.”

A millennial with old-school sensibilities, Ingala has amassed a following with seven albums that resulted in a number of top 20 Billboard jazz albums, including Personal Touch (2018) and Fire & Desire (2021), his third release on the Shanachie Entertainment label.

Last year, Ingala joined Dave Koz’s Summer Horns tour and performed for the first time at the Hollywood Bowl, a career highlight.

In addition to playing on recordings by guitarist Peter White and pianists David Benoit and Gregg Karukas, he’s a frequent featured artist on the Dave Koz & Friends at Sea cruises.

In 2023, he’ll join Rick Braun’s River Cruise Getaway with Koz and Jonathan Butler.

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“It’s like a Disneyland for musicians because you are connecting with all friends and family around the world,” Ingala enthused. “It’s a highlight of the year.”

Ingala started building a fan base early in life, and from the beginning, it was a multi-generational family affair.

All through high school, he performed weekends with a support group of Sicilian family members.

“My parents never once discouraged me from pursuing a career in music,” Ingala said with sincerity. “We are music people. We aren’t into sports or other things; we love music. There is a rich history of everybody going to see bands growing up. When things started to take off for me, even on a local basis, it was exciting for everybody, and they followed me.”

Ingala’s father, Leo, would work the sound board and Dawn, his mother, sold CDs and helped to book engagements.

At age 17, Ingala released his first album, North End Soul (2010), recorded on a four-track tape player.

As the recording process evolved and became computerized, Ingala built a home studio that enabled him to assume the roles of artist, composer and engineer. He taught himself drum programming, consulted with sound engineers and spent hours listening to and dissecting tracks to learn how to craft songs. He also strived to make his saxophone sound as authentic as it does in live performances.

“Occasionally, I’ll bring in somebody specialized,” he said. “But for the most part, I’m a one-man, one-stop shop. I work best that way. I have a vision that I hear in my head, and I know exactly what I want. Once I got over the learning curve, and I was at home with music production, my creations came to life. Fire & Desire represents how I actually sound.”

The album’s title cut is an urgent, up-tempo number that commands attention with Ingala’s powerful horn phrasing over rock guitar licks and a thumping rhythm track.

“Shadow Dancer,” the opening number, has a swaying tempo, a harmonizing horn chorus and an infectious sax melody.

Ingala’s girlfriend, Olivia, picked the title.

“I remember her listening to that song while recording it and getting her advice,” Ingala said. “She envisioned the silhouette of a dancer, faceless, and in the distance dancing. I thought it was a perfect title for the imagery that comes to mind.”

All the songs on Fire & Desire are original except for one. “Disco Sax,” penned by Jimmy Roach, pays tribute to Houston Person, a tenor sax player who released the song in 1975. The groove is an invitation to dance the hustle and a throwback to Studio 54 days.

Ingala was introduced to the song through his father, a former DJ with an extensive record collection of rare and popular jazz, soul and R&B recordings.

“I remember hearing this tune, and I thought, ‘I’m going to redo it one day,’” Ingala said. continued on page 18

Photo: Bobby Quillard

When Ingala entered high school, he decided to use his savings to buy his first professional horn. His parents drove him to a shop in New Jersey where he chose a Yamaha. He still plays it with confidence. “The horn has never let me down.”

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“I finally got around to putting my own little spin on it, which I thought was fun. I love to blend all different types of elements and influences with my music, especially the stuff I grew up with.”

In December, Ingala will join guitarist Adam Hawley and vocalist Lindsey Webster on Mindi Abair’s “I Can’t Wait for Christmas” Tour.

“I’ve done Peter White’s Christmas tour for the past two years, but Peter will join the Dave Koz and Friends 25th Anniversary Christmas Tour this year. So, Mindi and I decided to keep it going for Peter, and we’ll put on a great Christmas show.”

Ingala will reach a milestone on Dec. 10 when he celebrates his 30th birthday while on the “I Can’t Wait for Christmas” Tour.

He only has one objection to his busy schedule. “It’s not having access to food,” he said with mocked exaggeration.

“A lot of musicians don’t want a lot of food in their system before a show, so they want to eat after the show. The problem is, a lot of restaurants are closed, and we have to get up early the next day, so there is a cycle of trying to find food and staying full and not overeating on the road. It’s a big complaint for me, especially being a growing Italian boy!”

For more information on Ingala, including his complete tour schedule, visit www.vincentingala.com.

Ingala will reach a milestone on Dec. 10 when he celebrates his 30th birthday while on the “I Can’t Wait for Christmas” Tour. He only has one objection to his busy schedule.

“It’s not having access to food,” he said with mocked exaggeration.

“The problem is, a lot of restaurants are closed, and we have to get up early the next day, so there is a cycle of trying to find food and staying full and not overeating on the road. It’s a big complaint for me, especially being a growing Italian boy!”

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MARIEA ANTOINETTTE

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J. WHITE FREE

(J. White Entertainment)

J. White’s third full album, Free, features his signature soulful and classic saxophone vibe. The album has 11 tracks, five of which were written and produced by White. Other notable writers and producers include Greg Manning, Lew Laing, Darrell Diaz and Jacob Webb. Lin Rountree and JJ Sansaverino also make special guest appearances.

AVAILABLE AT: iTunes, www.Spotify.com, www.amazon.com, www.tidal.com, www.deezer.com, https://soundcloud.com, https://music.apple.com

WEBSITE: www.jwhitelive.com

MISZ THE GROOVE PRODUCER

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Girlplay (Under the Covers) (Solid Groove Recordings)

Misz The Groove Producer returns to the past to create some memorable contemporary smooth grooves. Her latest album features a collection of classic soul and rock songs arranged for today’s laidback lifestyle. The smooth groove arrangements are certainly a welcomed delight and very much worth a listen.

AVAILABLE AT: iTunes, www.amazon.com

WEBSITE: www.grooveproducer.com

WILLIE BRADLEY

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It’s My Time (Willie Bradley Music)

Bold, yet simultaneously charming; edgy, yet at the same time beautiful. These seemingly opposing adjectives might well-describe the music of artist-trumpeter the man!

Bradley’s music brings together many varied styles, but takes smooth jazz to a whole new level. Check out his latest release, It’s My Time iTunes, www.amazon.com, www.spotify.com www.williebradley.net

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“So Amazing” (Single) (MAH Productions)

Gloriously and sensually making the harp an extremely vibrant and a melodic smooth jazz lead instrument. Mariea Antoinette is now setting our hearts afire with a divine sprinkling of Luther Vandross classic “So Amazing.” Pure joy from start to finish with string melody sweetened with gospel flavored backing vocals.

AVAILABLE AT: iTunes, https://cdbaby.com, www.apple.com/applemusic/ and all digital platforms

WEBSITE: www.marieaantoinette.com

PAUL JACKSON, JR.

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Stompin’ Willie presents More Stories, Part 1 (M and P Music Factory, Inc.)

Stompin’ Willie presents More Stories, Part 1, the new EP from legendary guitarist Paul Jackson, Jr., is out now. It includes the hit single “Love Like This.”

“Jeff Lorber, Everette Harp and I were playing at a festival and during sound check, I started playing the guitar part of ‘Love Like This’ by Faith Evans. Jeff said, ‘You need to record that song.’ And, so I did, and featured him on my version. Also featured is my daughter Lindsey on vocals,” Jackson explained.

AVAILABLE AT: All digital music platforms and www.PaulJacksonJr.com

WEBSITE: www.PaulJacksonJr.com

SHAWN RAIFORD

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“Forever” (Single)

(Shawn Raiford Sax Productions LLC)

Saxophonist Shawn Raiford’s first single, “FOREVER,” off his second CD titled The Next Step, is scheduled for release on Jan. 13, 2023, and available on all streaming platforms. You will surely be entrapped by a smooth and sultry melody that’ll keep your musical love tones engaged FOREVER.

AVAILABLE AT: iTunes, www.amazon.com and all digital platforms

WEBSITE: www.shawnraifordsax.com

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DAVE KOZ

By Marcia Luttrell

Dave Koz has a sleigh-full of surprises for his fans this holiday season.

The multi-Grammy nominated saxophonist is celebrating a record-breaking milestone, a new family member, a new album, and if that isn’t enough, a secret from his past.

Christmas Ballads marks the sax player’s eighth holiday CD, with 10 elegant and thoughtful selections of traditional songs, an original co-written composition, and some songs Koz has never recorded before.

A longtime core of close friends and contemporary jazz musicians contributed to the album, including David Benoit on acoustic piano, Rick Braun on trumpet and flugelhorn, and acoustic guitarist Peter White. French composer and multi-instrumentalist Philippe

Saisse, who produced and arranged Christmas Ballads, also has a long history with Koz.

In 2010, Saisse played keyboards in Dave Koz & The Kozmos, the house band for “The Emeril Lagasse Show.” Koz also enlisted Saisse to co-write songs and perform on A New Day (2020), his first album of original music in a decade.

Koz is adept at playing alto, tenor and soprano saxophones, and he said that the decision about which sax to use is often an instinctive feeling. On Christmas Ballads, for instance, listeners benefit from his skilled instrument choices. “I think it’s really about the feel of a song,” Koz mused.

“The key has something to do with it, but you can always change the key to fit the sax. It’s a hunch that it’s the right instrument. But I’ve been wrong before. I might start a song on soprano, and nope, it’s turned into an alto song. For me, there is a way of being expressive on soprano that’s different than on alto or tenor.”

On the song “Merry Christmas Darling,” his soprano sax summons memories of the late Karen Carpenter’s clear, melodic vocal range. Koz also

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chose the soprano for “Ave Maria,” a surprising and poignant addition to the collection of holiday favorites.

“‘Ave Maria’ is a sacred melody,” said the platinum-selling artist. “I never recorded that song before, and I wanted to be as respectful as possible. I felt I could be more classical with the soprano sax; it’s almost like an oboe and more appropriate to play on soprano.”

A belated anniversary appearance at Art Good’s Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival on Oct. 22 will precede his Christmas tour. “Catalina [Island] JazzTrax Festival was one of the first gigs I ever had when I was first starting out,” Koz recalled. “My first album came out in October of 1990, and Art said, ‘Let’s do a 30th anniversary.’ But then COVID happened. So, we moved the anniversary to 2022, and we’ll celebrate, even though it’s 32 years now.

“Art was one of the first creators of the community destination event where the camaraderie and the music brings together everyone because of their shared love of music. I’ve always had a soft spot for Catalina,” Koz said of the scenic isle he describes as a “hidden gem” in Southern California.

Soon after the Catalina appearance, Koz will travel to Atlanta to launch his

Dave Koz and Friends 25th Anniversary Christmas Tour on Thanksgiving weekend. Koz will be joined by all-star veterans Braun, White and pianist Keiko Matsui. Vocalist and San Diego Music Awards-winner Rebecca Jade, who sings “Happy Xmas (War is Over)” on Christmas Ballads, is the tour’s newcomer.

“It blows me away that we have been able to do this tour, uninterrupted, for 25 years,” Koz enthused. “It’s the longest running jazz Christmas tour of all time. We mix it

up with different casts every year so the audience is exposed to new talent.”

Koz mixed it up during this past summer, too.

Instead of his usual Summer Horns shows, he performed a series of festival dates in Europe with pop-funk guitarist Cory Wong. He and Wong collaborated in 2021 and released The Golden Hour CD, featuring a five-piece horn section arranged by Michael Nelson, Prince’s primary horn arranger.

Koz also appeared as Barry Manilow’s special guest on his arena tour of the East Coast. It’s a longtime friendship with the special benefit of getting invited to travel on Manilow’s private plane.

“Barry has always been a mentor in music and in life,” Koz said. “The single most important thing I’ve learned from him is that if you are lucky enough to build a fan base that is loyal to you, it’s something to be nurtured and never taken for granted.”

Koz has another responsibility to nurture, with one slight drawback.

Dave Koz, musicians and artists toasting passengers during the sail-away party in Amsterdam aboard Royal Caribbean’s Jewel of the Seas in 2022

Jim Gosnell (Koz’s agent), Eric Guerra (WineandJazz.com), Dave Koz, Josh Foisy (Koz Cruise production manager), Brian Foisy (Koz Cruise co-producer) and vocalist Javier Colon celebrate a winning hand during the 2022 Dave Koz & Friends at Sea cruise to Amsterdam and the British Isles

Dave Koz welcoming passengers aboard his 2022 Dave Koz & Friends at Sea full-ship charter to Amsterdam and the British Isles

Photo: Nathan Phillips

Photo: Nathan Phillips

Photo: Nathan Phillips

Buddy, his mixed-breed rescue puppy, does not appear to be a fan of the saxophone.

“Every time I play, he howls,” Koz said with a laugh. “He just celebrated his first birthday. He’s like an old Jewish man in a young dog’s body. I co-parent him with my assistant, Janice. I always wanted a dog. I grew up with dogs, and I love them so much. I always talked myself out of getting one because of my travel schedule. Then it was, let’s just do this. He has brought so much joy. He’s a very smart dog, but he’s a momma’s boy. When Janice is not around, he thinks, ‘I’ll hang with you.’”

However, Koz fans are always eager to “hang out” on land or at sea with the consummate entertainer whose motto is “Seeing the world together through music.” All three weeks of his 2023 Dave Koz & Friends at Sea full-ship charter cruises to Spain, Morocco and Portugal are sold out.

Few musicians can attain the longevity or the success that Koz has enjoyed, a result of expert musicianship and smart collaborations.

And, the future continues to beam brightly for Koz, who never stops developing his craft, working with artists of all generations, expanding his influence and branching out into a variety of other projects.

The 59-year-old musician said that he has just completed his segments for a soon-to-be-released documentary about the contemporary jazz genre produced by A24, a New York-based entertainment company.

Then there is the six-episode web series “Just Be Koz” (view at www. davekoz.com) in which Koz fans learn details never before revealed.

Originally, the idea was to create a video biography, a way to connect with fans by sharing personal history. But an artist from Finland suggested presenting the information as lighthearted animation.

The first episode, titled “Lose the ‘ID,’ Kid,” shows Koz as a young man meeting with art directors to approve the image and title of his first album cover. The cover is a photograph of him leaning back and blowing into his horn with the name Dave Koz depicted in bold lettering.

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Dave Koz toasting passengers on one of his three sold-out full-ship charter cruises aboard Royal Caribbean’s Jewel of the Seas in May 2022

Dave Koz deals blackjack in the casino aboard Royal Caribbean’s Jewel of the Seas, while guitarist Cory Wong hopes for a winning hand

Candy Dulfer and Dave Koz

Photo: Nathan Phillips

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“I never referred to myself as Dave, ever, until my first record came out,” Koz said. “I’ve always been David. David Stephen Koz. I thought it was funny that they thought I should be ‘Dave Koz,’ and I just went with it.”

It’s not all in a name. Perhaps, Koz reveals who he really is through his devotion to his craft. At the end of the animated clip, he wrote a note:

“Even when outside forces try to change you, rest assured, the real you still comes through.”

For more information about Koz, including his complete tour schedule and cruise itineraries, visit www.davekoz.com.

ON TOUR

Oct. 22

Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival Catalina Casino Ballroom Avalon, California, jazztrax.com

Nov. 25

Dave Koz & Friends 25th Anniversary Christmas Tour— featuring Rick Braun, Peter White, Keiko Matsui and Rebecca Jade—kicks off a 24-date nationwide itinerary

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Atlanta, Georgia www.davekoz.com

Dec. 31

Rick Braun’s New Year’s Eve Getaway

JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa, Tucson, Arizona www.rickbraunnewyearseve.com

May 1-8; May 8-15; and May 15-22, 2023

Dave Koz & Friends at Sea: (sold-out, waitlist only) Three, 7-day, full-ship charters aboard Holland America’s MS Oosterdam. Ports of call at Barcelona, Spain; Ibiza, Spain; Alicante, Spain; Málaga, Spain; Casablanca, Morocco; Seville, Spain; Lisbon, Portugal

Voyage One: May 1-8, 2023 Embarkation at Barcelona, Spain

Voyage Two: May 8-15, 2023 Embarkation at Lisbon, Portugal

Voyage Three: May 15-22, 2023 Embarkation at Barcelona, Spain

www.davekozcruise.com

Dave Koz and his new dog, Buddy

Photo: Nathan Phillips

Photo: Nathan Phillips

Photo: Rose Eichenbaum

Dutch saxophonist Candy Dulfer, Dave Koz and a Royal Caribbean chef making offertjes (Dutch mini pancakes) during “Cooking with Koz” on the 2022 Dave Koz & Friends at Sea cruise

WE’RE

VACCINATED!

Indoor concert season beckons. And, the CDC recommends that every eligible person get vaccinated and boosted to help restore protection that has decreased since previous vaccination, and which will provide broader protection against newer variants, including the recent omicron subvariants, BA.4 and BA.5, that are more contagious and more resistant than earlier strains of omicron.

It’s never been easier. COVID-19 vaccines are free and widely available.

SEARCH www.vaccines.gov/ TEXT your ZIP code to 438829 CALL 1-800-232-0233 to find vaccine locations near you.

MINDI ABAIR

JEFF LORBER

RICK BRAUN

RICHARD ELLIOT

PETER WHITE

Photo: Lori Stoll

ERIC DARIUS VINCENT INGALA

KIRK WHALUM

Photo: Describe The Fauna BONEY JAMES

GERALD ALBRIGHT

Photo: Anthony Dixon

JONATHAN BUTLER

Photo: Raj Naik

BRIAN BROMBERG

Photo: Raj Naik ERIC MARIENTHAL

Photo: Colin Peck DAVE KOZ

EUGE GROOVE

STEVE COLE

Photo: Aaron Rice

CONCERTS, FESTIVALS AND CRUISES

OCTOBER

1

Chris Standring, 9:30pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199

Michael Lington & Paul Taylor, 7:30 & 9:30pm, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, 2033 6th Ave., Seattle, Washington, www.jazzalley.com, 206-441-9729

2

Scottland Concerts presents Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad featuring Rick Braun, 3pm, Lewis Creek Amphitheater, 56001 Hwy. 41, Fish Camp, California, YosemiteJazzTrain.com

Michael Lington & Paul Taylor, 7:30pm, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, 2033 6th Ave., Seattle, Washington, www.jazzalley.com, 206-441-9729

3 Music Monday featuring Greg Adams & East Bay Soul, 6:30pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini. com, 562-596-2199

4

Grace Kelly CD Pre-Release Party, 7:30pm, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, 2033 6th Ave., Seattle, Washington, www.jazzalley.com, 206-441-9729

5

Grace Kelly CD Pre-Release Party, 7:30pm, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, 2033 6th Ave., Seattle, Washington, www.jazzalley.com, 206-441-9729

6

DW3, 7pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199

7

Hiroshima: The Farewell Tour, 8pm, Rams Head On Stage, 33 West St., Annapolis, Maryland, www.ramsheadonstage.com, 410-268-4545

Eric Darius Unleashed CDRelease Party, 8pm, Sycuan Casino Resort, Live & Up Close, 5469 Casino Way, El Cajon, California, www.sycuan.com/ events/live-and-up-close-events, 619-445-6002

8

Hiroshima “The Domo Tour,” 7:30pm, The Birchmere, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, Virginia, www.birchmere.com, 703-549-7500

Thornton Winery’s Champagne Jazz Series presents RnR featuring Rick Braun & Richard Elliot, 7pm, Thornton Winery, 32575 Rancho California Road, Temecula, California, thorntonwine.com, 951-699-0099

9

Scottland Concerts presents Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad featuring Steve Oliver & Brian Simpson, 3pm, Lewis Creek Amphitheater, 56001 Hwy. 41, Fish Camp, California, www.YosemiteJazzTrain.com

Peet Project, 6:30pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199

10 Music Monday featuring Poncho Sanchez, 6:30pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199

13

35th Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival Unplugged Under the Stars featuring Daniel Ho with Danna Xue, 6pm; Peter White, 7:30pm, Descanso Beach Club, Avalon, California, www.jazztrax.com, 866-872-9849

Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival presents Sheila E., with opening artist Eric Darius, 7:30pm, Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, 229 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, www.rehobothjazz.com

DW3, 7pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach,

California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199

14

Kirk Whalum & Keiko Matsui, 7:30pm, The Birchmere, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, Virginia, www.birchmere.com, 703-549-7500

35th Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival featuring Peet Project, 7pm; Jazmin Ghent, 9pm, Catalina Casino Ballroom, 1 Casino Way, Avalon, California, www.jazztrax.com, 866-872-9849

Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival featuring Art Sherrod Jr.’s Motown & Soul Review, 9pm, Rusty Rudder Theater, 113 Dickinson St., Dewey Beach, Delaware, rehobothjazz.com

Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival featuring Boney James, with opening artist Cindy Bradley, 9pm, Performing Arts Theater at Cape Henlopen High School, 1250 Kings Hwy., Lewes, Delaware, rehobothjazz.com

Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival presents Gregg Karukas, with opening artist Vaughn Bratcher Project, 8pm, Sydney’s Restaurant, 16388 Samuel Paynter Blvd., Milton, Delaware, www.rehobothjazz.com

Erin Stevenson, 7pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199

15

35th Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival featuring Randal Clark with Jimmy Haslip, noon; Lindsey Webster & Adam Hawley, 2pm; Chris Standring, 7pm; Lee Ritenour & Dave Grusin, 9pm, Catalina Casino Ballroom, 1 Casino Way, Avalon, California, www.jazztrax.com, 866-872-9849

Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival featuring Club Phred, 1pm; Matt Marshak, 2:30pm; Unscripted All-Stars featuring Gerald Veasley, Alex Bugnon, Andy Snitzer & Kevin Whalum, 9:30pm, Rusty Rudder, 113 Dickinson St., Dewey Beach, Delaware, www.rehobothjazz.com

Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival featuring Keiko Matsui & Kirk Whalum, 1pm, Performing Arts Theater at Cape Henlopen High School, 1250 Kings Hwy., Lewes, Delaware, www.rehobothjazz.com

Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival presents Rythm Tech, 6pm; Art Sherrod Jr., 8pm, Sydney’s Restaurant, 16388 Samuel Paynter Blvd., Milton, Delaware, www.rehobothjazz.com

Church Street Jazz Series presents Jazz Funk Soul featuring Jeff Lorber, Everette Harp & Paul Jackson Jr., 8pm, Harrison Opera House, 160 W. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk, Virginia, pauljacksonjr.com

Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival presents Grace Kelly, 7:30pm, Epworth United Methodist Church, 19285 Holland Glade Road, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, www.rehobothjazz.com

Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival presents Peabo Bryson, 4pm; Peter White & Vincent Ingala, with opening artists Kim Waters & Kayla Waters, 9:30pm, Rehoboth Beach Convention

Center, 229 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, www.rehobothjazz.com

Patrick Bradley, 7pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199

16

35th Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival featuring Gino Rosaria, noon; Richard Elliot, 2pm; Christian de Mesones with his 10-piece band, 7pm; Damien Escobar, 9pm, Catalina Casino Ballroom, 1 Casino Way, Avalon, California, www.jazztrax.com, 866-872-9849

Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival Closing Dinner Party featuring Carol Riddick, Lin Rountree, Art Sherrod Jr., Andy Snitzer, Kayla Waters, Gerald Veasley & more, 6:30pm, Rusty Rudder, 113 Dickinson St., Dewey Beach, Delaware, www.rehobothjazz.com

Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival 33rd Annual Grand Jam featuring Brian Simpson, Eric Darius, Vincent Ingala, Jeff Kashiwa, Kim Waters, Kayla Waters, Peter White & more, 3:30pm, Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, 229 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, www.rehobothjazz.com

20

35th Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival Unplugged Under the Stars featuring Blake Aaron, 6pm; Paul Jackson Jr., 7:30pm, Descanso Beach Club, Avalon, California, www.jazztrax.com, 866-872-9849

DW3, 7pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199

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35th Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival featuring Jessy J, 7pm; Mindi Abair, 9pm, Catalina Casino Ballroom, 1 Casino Way, Avalon, California, jazztrax.com, 866-872-9849

Mindi Abair presents WINEandJAZZ wine + music tasting & dinner, 4:30pm, The M Restaurant & Events, 205 Crescent Ave., Avalon, California, www.mindiabair. com/tour, 310-510-8404

22

35th Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival featuring Eric Darius, noon; Greg Adams with East Bay Soul, 2pm; Mark Jaimes, 7pm; Dave Koz, 9pm, Catalina Casino Ballroom, 1 Casino Way, Avalon, California, www.jazztrax.com, 866-872-9849

Thornton Winery’s Champagne Jazz Series presents Boney James, 7pm, Thornton Winery, 32575 Rancho California Road, Temecula, California, thorntonwine.com, 951-699-0099 (sold-out)

23

35th Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival featuring Jeff Ryan, noon; David Benoit with his Rendezvous Band, 2pm; JustinLee Schultz, 7pm; Norman Brown with horns, 9pm, Catalina Casino Ballroom, 1 Casino Way, Avalon, California, www.jazztrax.com, 866-872-9849

Jazz Funk Soul featuring Paul Jackson Jr., Everette Harp & Jeff Lorber, 11am, Arizona Jazz Fest, 5415 E. High St., Phoenix, Arizona, www.pauljacksonjr.com

Oli Silk, 6:30pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California,

www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199

24

Mindi Abair VIP Reserve Wine Tasting, 5:30pm; Music Monday featuring Eric Marienthal & special guest Mindi Abair, 6:30pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199

25

Acoustic Alchemy, 8pm, Rams Head On Stage, 33 West St., Annapolis, Maryland, www.ramsheadonstage.com, 410-268-4545

27

DW3, 7pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199

28

Dee Lucas with Gino Rosaria & Lori Williams, 8pm, Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E. 1st Ave., Denver, Colorado, www. tavernhg.com/soiled-dove/ shows, 303-830-9214

Gregg Karukas with special guest Ricardo Silveira, 7pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199

30

Scott Wilkie, 6:30pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199

31

9th Annual Mallorca Smooth Jazz Festival presents art,

dinner & concert featuring Marc Antoine, 7pm, art gallery, Protur Biomar Sensatori Resort, Sa Coma, Mallorca, Spain, www. mallorca.smoothjazzfestival.de, shop@smooth-entertainment.eu

NOVEMBER

1

9th Annual Mallorca Smooth Jazz Festival presents opening show featuring artist TBA, 9:30pm, open-air stage, Protur Biomar Sensatori Resort, Sa Coma, Mallorca, Spain, www. mallorca.smoothjazzfestival.de, shop@smooth-entertainment.eu

2

9th Annual Mallorca Smooth Jazz Festival presents Phil Denny, Tom Browne, 8:45pm, theatre stage; After-Show Party, midnight, piano bar, Protur Biomar Sensatori Resort, Sa Coma, Mallorca, Spain, www. mallorca.smoothjazzfestival.de, shop@smooth-entertainment.eu

3

9th Annual Mallorca Smooth Jazz Festival presents Cool by the Pool featuring chilled drinks, loungy DJ grooves, artist interviews & jam session, 3pm, pool stage; evening concerts featuring Lindsey Webster, Paul Taylor, 8:45pm, theatre stage; After-Show Party, midnight, piano bar, Protur Biomar Sensatori Resort, Sa Coma, Mallorca, Spain, www.mallorca. smoothjazzfestival.de, shop@smooth-entertainment.eu

4

Jeffrey Osborne, 8pm, Rams Head On Stage, 33 West St., Annapolis, Maryland, www.ramsheadonstage.com, 410-268-4545

9th Annual Mallorca Smooth Jazz Festival presents Cool

by the Pool featuring chilled drinks, loungy DJ grooves, artist interviews & jam session, 3pm, pool stage; evening concerts featuring Tom Braxton, Norman Brown, 8:45pm, theatre stage; After-Show Party, midnight, piano bar, Protur Biomar Sensatori Resort, Sa Coma, Mallorca, Spain, www. mallorca.smoothjazzfestival.de, shop@smooth-entertainment.eu

5

9th Annual Mallorca Smooth Jazz Festival presents morning concerts featuring U-Nam, Brian Simpson, 11am, openair stage; Cool by the Pool featuring chilled drinks, loungy DJ grooves & artist interviews, 3pm, pool stage; evening concerts featuring Eric Marienthal, Down to the Bone, 8:45pm, theatre stage; After-Show Party, midnight, piano bar, Protur Biomar Sensatori Resort, Sa Coma, Mallorca, Spain, www.mallorca. smoothjazzfestival.de, shop@ smooth-entertainment.eu

Jessy J, 7pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199

6

9th Annual Mallorca Smooth Jazz Festival presents morning concerts featuring Blake Aaron, David Benoit, 11am, openair stage; Cool by the Pool featuring chilled drinks, loungy DJ grooves & artist interviews, 3pm, pool stage; evening concerts featuring Bobby Lyle, Michael Lington, 8:45pm, theatre stage; After-Show Party, midnight, piano bar, Protur Biomar Sensatori Resort, Sa Coma, Mallorca, Spain, www. mallorca.smoothjazzfestival.de, shop@smooth-entertainment.eu

7 Music Monday featuring Poncho Sanchez, 6:30pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199

9

Jazz Legacy Foundation Decade of Excellence Gala WeekendPart 2 Official Pre-Party featuring Tom Browne & L.A. Young, 6pm, Roger Brown’s Restaurant & Sports Bar, 316 High St., Portsmouth, Virginia, https://jazzlegacyfoundation.org, 757-737-2416

10 Jazz Legacy Foundation Decade of Excellence Gala WeekendPart 2 featuring Najee; Kim Waters & Kayla Waters; DMV All-Stars featuring Brian Lenair, Art Sherrod Jr. & Willie Bradley; Jazz Legacy

Uncut featuring Nathan Mitchell, Frank McComb & Elan Trotman, 6pm, Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Dr., Hampton, Virginia, jazzlegacyfoundation.org, 757-737-2416

DW3, 7pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199

11

Jazz Legacy Foundation Decade of Excellence Gala Weekend-Part 2 featuring Boney James, Peabo Bryson, Eric Darius, Ken Ford “King of Strings,” 6pm, Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Dr., Hampton, Virginia, jazzlegacyfoundation.org, 757-737-2416

Jeff Kashiwa, 7pm, Sambuca Nashville, 601 12th Ave. S.,

Nashville, Tennessee, www.sambucanashville.com

12

Jazz Legacy Foundation Decade of Excellence Gala WeekendPart 2 featuring Jeffrey Osborne, Gerald Albright, Karen Briggs & Frederic Yonnet, Kenny Lattimore & Marcus Anderson, The Fuzz Band, 6pm, Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Dr., Hampton, Virginia, jazzlegacyfoundation.org, 757-737-2416

13

Jazz Legacy Foundation Decade of Excellence Gala WeekendPart 2 featuring WAR, Will Downing, Damien Escobar, Euge Groove, 3pm, Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Dr., Hampton, Virginia, jazzlegacyfoundation.org, 757-737-2416

17

Boney James, 7:30pm, The Birchmere, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, Virginia, www.birchmere.com, 703-549-7500

DW3, 7pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199

18

Jeffrey Osborne, 7:30pm, The Birchmere, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, Virginia, www.birchmere.com, 703-549-7500

Boney James, 6:30 & 9:30pm, Rams Head On Stage, 33 West St., Annapolis, Maryland, www.ramsheadonstage.com, 410-268-4545

Grooves Jazz at the Westin presents Tris Imboden Yacht

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Stars, Balloon Glow Concert, 7pm, The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa, 71333 Dinah Shore Dr., Rancho Mirage, California, groovesatthewestin.com, 951-696-0184

19

Jeffrey Osborne, 7:30pm, The Birchmere, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, Virginia, www. birchmere.com, 703-549-7500

Darryl Walker featuring Mando Cordova, 7pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199

20

Ilya Serov, 6:30pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199

21 Music Monday featuring Eric Marienthal & special guest, 6:30pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199

25

Dave Koz & Friends 25th Anniversary Christmas Tour with Rick Braun, Peter White, Keiko Matsui & Rebecca Jade, 8pm, Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy., Atlanta, Georgia, www.davekoz.com

DW3: A Tribute to the Legends of Music, 7pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199

26

Dave Koz & Friends 25th Anniversary Christmas Tour with Rick Braun, Peter White, Keiko Matsui & Rebecca Jade, 8pm, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida, www.vanwezel.org, 941-263-6799

27

Dave Koz & Friends 25th Anniversary Christmas Tour with Rick Braun, Peter White, Keiko Matsui & Rebecca Jade, 7pm, Hayes Hall at Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples, Florida, www.davekoz.com

28

Mindi Abair VIP Reserve Wine Tasting, 5:30pm; Mindi Abair Holiday Show with Vincent Ingala, Lindsey Webster & Adam Hawley, 9:30pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199

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Dave Koz & Friends 25th Anniversary Christmas Tour with Rick Braun, Peter White, Keiko Matsui & Rebecca Jade, 7:30pm, Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts, 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, Florida, www.kingcenter.com, 321-242-2219

30

Dave Koz & Friends 25th Anniversary Christmas Tour with Rick Braun, Peter White, Keiko Matsui & Rebecca Jade, 8pm, Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater, Florida, www.rutheckerdhall.com, 727-791-7400

DECEMBER

1 Mindi Abair’s “I Can’t Wait For Christmas” Tour with Vincent Ingala, Adam Hawley & Lindsey Webster, 8pm, Rams Head On Stage, 33 West St., Annapolis, Maryland, www.ramsheadonstage.com, 410-268-4545

Dave Koz & Friends 25th Anniversary Christmas Tour with Rick Braun, Peter White, Keiko Matsui & Rebecca Jade, 8pm, Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Suite 300, Jacksonville, Florida, http:// floridatheatre.com/, 904-355-2787

DW3, 7pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199

2 Jessy J Album-Release Party, 8pm, Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E. 1st Ave., Denver, Colorado, www.tavernhg.com/ soiled-dove/shows, 303-8309214

Mindi Abair’s “I Can’t Wait For Christmas” Tour with Vincent Ingala, Adam Hawley & Lindsey Webster, 7pm, Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild, 1815 Metropolitan St., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, mcgyouth.org, 412-323-4000

Dave Koz & Friends 25th Anniversary Christmas Tour with Rick Braun, Peter White, Keiko Matsui & Rebecca Jade, 8pm, Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. South St., Raleigh, North Carolina, www. dukeenergycenterraleigh.com

Greg Adams & East Bay Soul Sweet Soul Christmas, 7pm,

Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199

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Dave Koz & Friends 25th Anniversary Christmas Tour with Rick Braun, Peter White, Keiko Matsui & Rebecca Jade, 8pm, Christopher Newport University’s Ferguson Center for the Arts, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, Virginia, www.fergusoncenter.org, 757-594-8752

Mindi Abair’s “I Can’t Wait For Christmas” Tour with Vincent Ingala, Adam Hawley & Lindsey Webster, 7pm, Miller Center for the Arts, 4 N. 2nd St., Reading, Pennsylvania, https://millercenter.racc.edu/, 610-607-6270

Greg Adams & East Bay Soul Sweet Soul Christmas, 7pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199

4

Dave Koz & Friends 25th Anniversary Christmas Tour with Rick Braun, Peter White, Keiko Matsui & Rebecca Jade, 7:30pm, Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center, 925 4th Ave., Huntington, West Virginia, https://keithalbee.com, 304-696-6656

Mindi Abair’s “I Can’t Wait For Christmas” Tour with Vincent Ingala, Adam Hawley & Lindsey Webster, 6pm, Greater Richmond Convention Center, 403 N. 3rd St., Richmond, Virginia, www.mindiabair.com

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Javier Colon, 6:30pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199

5 Music Monday featuring Michael Lington & Friends Christmas Show with Javier Colon, 6:30pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199

Dave Koz & Friends 25th Anniversary Christmas Tour with Rick Braun, Peter White, Keiko Matsui & Rebecca Jade, 8pm, Capital One Hall, 7750 Capital One Tower Road, Tysons, Virginia, www.capitalonehall.com

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Jeff Kashiwa, 6 & 9pm, The Funky Biscuit, 303 S.E. Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton, Florida, https://funkybiscuit.com/

Dave Koz & Friends 25th Anniversary Christmas Tour with Rick Braun, Peter White, Keiko Matsui & Rebecca Jade, 8pm, Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, 350 Madison St., Detroit, Michigan, www.davekoz.com

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Dave Koz & Friends 25th Anniversary Christmas Tour with Rick Braun, Peter White, Keiko Matsui & Rebecca Jade, 8pm, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago, Illinois, www.davekoz.com

Jeff Kashiwa, 7pm, Perfect Note Live, 1845 Montgomery Hwy. S., Suite 201, Hoover, Alabama, https://perfectnotelive.com

Mindi Abair’s “I Can’t Wait For Christmas” Tour with Vincent Ingala, Adam Hawley & Lindsey Webster, 7 & 9pm, Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, Arizona, https://mim.org/

DW3, 7pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199

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Dave Koz & Friends 25th Anniversary Christmas Tour with Rick Braun, Peter White, Keiko Matsui & Rebecca Jade, 8pm, The Palladium, 1 Carter Green, Carmel, Indiana, www. thecenterfortheperformingarts. org, 317-843-3800

Mindi Abair’s “I Can’t Wait For Christmas” Tour with Vincent Ingala, Adam Hawley & Lindsey Webster, 7 & 10pm, Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E. 1st Ave., Denver, Colorado, www.tavernhg.com/soiled-dove/ shows, 303-830-9214

Erin Stevenson Holiday Show, 7pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199

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Pieces of a Dream, 7:30pm, The Birchmere, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, Virginia, www.birchmere.com, 703-549-7500

Mindi Abair’s “I Can’t Wait For Christmas” Tour with Vincent Ingala, Adam Hawley & Lindsey Webster, 8:30pm, Ludlow Garage, 342 Ludlow Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio, www.ludlowgaragecincinnati.com

Dave Koz & Friends 25th Anniversary Christmas Tour

with Rick Braun, Peter White, Keiko Matsui & Rebecca Jade, 8pm, Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio, www.cbusarts.com

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Mindi Abair’s “I Can’t Wait For Christmas” Tour with Vincent Ingala, Adam Hawley & Lindsey Webster, 6 & 8:15pm, Middle C Jazz, 300 S. Brevard St., Charlotte, North Carolina, https://middlecjazz.com, 704-595-3311

Dave Koz & Friends 25th Anniversary Christmas Tour with Rick Braun, Peter White, Keiko Matsui & Rebecca Jade, 7:30pm, Connor Palace at Playhouse Square, 1615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Ohio, www.davekoz.com, 216-241-6000

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Music Monday featuring Eric Marienthal & special guest TBA, 6:30pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199

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Dave Koz & Friends 25th Anniversary Christmas Tour with Rick Braun, Peter White, Keiko Matsui & Rebecca Jade, 8pm, The Plaza Theater Performing Arts Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza, El Paso, Texas, https://elpasolive.com, 915-231-1100

The Unscripted Series presents Jeff Kashiwa, 5pm, South Restaurant & Jazz Club, 600 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, www. southjazzkitchen.com

Mindi Abair’s “I Can’t Wait For Christmas” Tour with Vincent Ingala, Adam Hawley & Lindsey Webster, 7:15pm,

Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center, 75 Taylor St., Punta Gorda, Florida, mindiabair.com, 941-639-3720

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Dave Koz & Friends 25th Anniversary Christmas Tour with Rick Braun, Peter White, Keiko Matsui & Rebecca Jade, 7:30pm, Ikeda Theater at Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa, Arizona, mesaartscenter.com, 480-644-6500

The Unscripted Series presents Jeff Kashiwa, 5pm, South Restaurant & Jazz Club, 600 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, www. southjazzkitchen.com

Mindi Abair’s “I Can’t Wait For Christmas” Tour with Vincent Ingala, Adam Hawley & Lindsey Webster, 8pm, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, www.pvconcerthall.com, 904-209-0367

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Dave Koz & Friends 25th Anniversary Christmas Tour with Rick Braun, Peter White, Keiko Matsui & Rebecca Jade, 8pm, Balboa Theatre, 868 4th Ave., San Diego, California, www.davekoz.com

DW3, 7pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199

Mindi Abair’s “I Can’t Wait For Christmas” Tour with Vincent Ingala, Adam Hawley & Lindsey Webster, 6 & 8:30pm, 59 S.W. Flagler Ave., Stuart, Florida, www.lyrictheatre.com, 772-286-7827

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Mindi Abair’s “I Can’t Wait For Christmas” Tour with Vincent Ingala, Adam Hawley & Lindsey Webster, 6 & 9pm, The Funky Biscuit, 303 S.E. Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton, Florida, https://funkybiscuit.com/

Dave Koz & Friends 25th Anniversary Christmas Tour with Rick Braun, Peter White, Keiko Matsui & Rebecca Jade, 8pm, Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 18000 Park Plaza Dr., Cerritos, California, www.cerritoscenter.com, 562-916-8500

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Dave Koz & Friends 25th Anniversary Christmas Tour with Rick Braun, Peter White, Keiko Matsui & Rebecca Jade, 8pm, Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 18000 Park Plaza Dr., Cerritos, California, www.cerritoscenter.com, 562-916-8500

Mindi Abair’s “I Can’t Wait For Christmas” Tour with Vincent Ingala, Adam Hawley & Lindsey Webster, 8pm, Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater,

Florida, rutheckerdhall.com, 727-791-7400

Grooves Jazz at the Westin presents Sax for Christmas featuring Euge Groove, Michael Paulo & a special guest, 7pm, The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa, Westin Grooves Backyard, 71333 Dinah Shore Dr., Rancho Mirage, California, https://groovesatthewestin.com, 951-696-0184

Jessy J Birthday Bash, 7pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199

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Mindi Abair’s “I Can’t Wait For Christmas” Tour with Vincent Ingala, Adam Hawley & Lindsey Webster, 6pm, Hilton Orlando, Crystal Ballroom, 350 Northlake Blvd., Altamonte Springs, Florida, www. mindiabair.com

Scott Wilkie Holiday Show, 6:30pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199

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Dave Koz & Friends 25th Anniversary Christmas Tour with Rick Braun, Peter White, Keiko Matsui & Rebecca Jade, 7pm, McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert, California, www.davekoz.com, 760-340-2787

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Scottland Concerts presents Mindi Abair’s “I Can’t Wait For Christmas” Tour with Vincent Ingala, Adam Hawley & Lindsey Webster, 8pm, Balboa Theatre, 868 4th Ave., San Diego, California, www.mindiabair.com

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Jonathan Butler’s “Oh Holy Night” Christmas featuring Grace Kelly, 6:30 & 9:30pm, Rams Head On Stage, 33 West St., Annapolis, Maryland, www.ramsheadonstage.com, 410-268-4545

Mindi Abair’s “I Can’t Wait For Christmas” Tour with Vincent Ingala, Adam Hawley & Lindsey Webster, 8pm, Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens, 12505 Cultural Center Dr., Rancho Cucamonga, California, cityofrc.us/vgcc, 909-477-2752

Dave Koz & Friends 25th Anniversary Christmas Tour with Rick Braun, Peter White, Keiko Matsui & Rebecca Jade, 8pm, Ruth Finley Person Theater at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa, California, https://lutherburbankcenter.org, 707-546-3600

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MAYSA: A Very MAYSA Christmas!, 7:30pm, The Birchmere, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, Virginia, www.birchmere.com, 703-549-7500

Mindi Abair’s “I Can’t Wait For Christmas” Tour with Vincent Ingala, Adam Hawley & Lindsey Webster, 8 & 10pm, Yoshi’s, 510 Embarcadero W., Oakland, California, https:// yoshis.com, 510-238-9200

Dave Koz & Friends 25th Anniversary Christmas Tour with Rick Braun, Peter White, Keiko Matsui & Rebecca Jade, 8pm, San Jose Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose, California, davekoz.com, 408-792-4111

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Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199

23 Scottland Concerts presents Mindi Abair’s “I Can’t Wait for Christmas” Tour with Vincent Ingala, Adam Hawley & Lindsey Webster, 8pm, Tower Theatre, 815 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, California, www.jazzconcerts.com

Dave Koz & Friends 25th Anniversary Christmas Tour with Rick Braun, Peter White, Keiko Matsui & Rebecca Jade, 7:30pm, Mary Stuart Rogers Theater at Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto, California, galloarts.org, 209-338-2100

Darryl Walker Does Christmas, 7pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199

29 DW3, 7pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199

30 DW3: A Tribute to the Legends of Music, 7pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199

Rick Braun’s New Year’s Eve Getaway “Start the Party Early” featuring Mindi Abair with special guest Rebecca Jade, 8pm,

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JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa, 3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd., Tucson, Arizona, www. RickBraunNewYearsEve.com

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New Year’s Eve Gala featuring Kim Waters & Kayla Waters, show starts at 8pm; dinner is served at 9pm, Philadelphia Airport Marriott, 1 Arrivals Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for reservations & information, call 301-404-9022

New Year’s Eve with Chris Standring, 7 & 10pm, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199

Rick Braun’s New Year’s Eve Getaway featuring Dave Koz, Richard Elliot, Mindi Abair, Chris Walker & Rebecca

Jade; fundraising for charity, appetizers, dinner, dessert & Champagne toast, 6:30pm, JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa, 3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd., Tucson, Arizona, www. RickBraunNewYearsEve.com

NOTE: Artists, events, venues, dates and show times are subject to change without notice. Smooth Jazz News is not responsible for any cancellations or changes or the accuracy of any concert or festival information contained in this magazine in advertisements and/or editorial, which has been provided by outside sources. Please contact each venue directly to confirm all information.

OCT. 16

Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival Sunday Brunch featuring 3-Alarm Fire with Art Sherrod Jr., Lin Rountree & Julian Vaughn, 10am, Rusty Rudder, 113 Dickinson St., Dewey Beach, Delaware, www.rehobothjazz.com

OCT. 30

Spaghettini’s Legendary Brunch with performances by artist TBA, 11am, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005

Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199

NOV. 6

Spaghettini’s Legendary Brunch with performances in the lounge by DW3, 11am, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005

Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199

NOV. 13

Spaghettini’s Legendary Brunch with performances in the lounge by DW3, 11am, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005

Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199

NOV. 20

Spaghettini’s Legendary Brunch with performances in the lounge by DW3, 11am, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005

Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199

NOV. 27

Spaghettini’s Legendary Brunch with performances in the lounge by DW3, 11am, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005

Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199

DEC. 4

Spaghettini’s Legendary Brunch with performances in the lounge by DW3, 11am, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005

Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199

DEC. 11

Spaghettini’s Legendary Brunch with performances in the lounge by DW3, 11am, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005

Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California, www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199

Photo: Cooper Hardwick

Photo: Rhonda Kilpatrick

2022

CASHMIRA’S STARGUIDE

Libra Sept. 23 - Oct. 22

Someone close to you has been making quite a few mistakes lately. Don’t wait to bring up the issues. If you delay, things could get out of hand, and then it will be so much harder to deal with the fallout.

Scorpio Oct. 23 - Nov. 21

Good for you! You’ve taken steps to become healthier and happier. This is a prime time for you to experience things you may have missed. Take some chances and discover new interests but of course don’t forget your close friends.

Sagittarius Nov. 22 - Dec. 21

You must deal with someone injecting roadblocks into your regular plans.

Try to keep a cool head, explain what you need and why. That should make communication work better for both of you and lead to the right results.

Capricorn Dec. 22 - Jan. 19

You can’t help everyone and solve every problem. It may be better to take a step back and do nothing. You certainly have good intentions, but you could cause a ruckus by inserting yourself into the situation.

Aquarius Jan. 20 - Feb. 18

You have a lot of decisions to make on the homefront. There are so many things that need attention, and your procrastinating ways won’t do you much good. Have someone help you make a list, and address the issues seriously.

Pisces Feb. 19 - March 20

You are an honest person, but somehow you have found yourself to be in a group of negative and caustic people who take the wrong types of chances. Try to keep to yourself, and devise a way to exit this group with your ethics intact.

Aries March 21 - April 19

An ongoing power struggle has been bothering you for quite a while. This may be the perfect time to address the issue with a face-toface discussion. Try to keep your approach as calm as possible to get the best results.

Taurus April 20 - May 20

Even though you are steaming ahead with your plans, you have come upon a problem at the job. You could move forward without harming yourself, or you could bring up the issue. It’s a question of right or wrong, and you know what to do.

Gemini May 21 - June 21

Wow, you feel like your energy is just about gone! Working hard can really get you down, but you need to get things done. These busy times will pass, but be careful not to burn yourself out before that time comes.

Cancer June 22 - July 22

Don’t fight about it! You became partners to accomplish something. Now you disagree on how to manage finances. If you don’t get all sides to understand the reasons behind your differences, everything could just blow up.

Leo July 23 - Aug. 22

Remember you are the Leo here. Don’t worry about all the back talk coming your way because you can take it. You’ve stated your case, and let it go. Others will have to deal with any complaints. You don’t have time to listen.

Virgo Aug. 23 - Sept. 22

Everyone knows you can be kindhearted, but it doesn’t mean you always have to pick up the check. This is getting a little out of control. Your friends’ finances are their business. Don’t let their complaining and moaning about funds affect you.

BOOK REVIEW

“Mysteries in the Music: Case Closed” by Jim Berkenstadt Genius Book Publishing 2022 • 275 pages • $19.95

Reviewed by Darcy Peters

Jim Berkenstadt plays detective in this book of various musical legends and tall tales. Fans have heard many of these stories, but the author sets out to investigate if all of them are based on fact. He researched documents and interviewed many players to get the real scoop. He looks at several stories from different musical genres.

He addresses the long-held story that Sam Phillips was the lone discoverer of a talented youngster named Elvis Presley, when in fact it was also his employee Marion Keisker who brought the singer to Phillips’ attention. At her suggestion, the band Presley practiced with is also credited.

There is another story about a fake review of an album in Rolling Stone. Rumors were that a super group, consisting of Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones and The Beatles, called the Masked Marauders, made the album. But the whole thing was fake. Still, fans clamored for the album that never existed.

Berkenstadt also looks at the rumor that the CIA was responsible for the death of Bob Marley. Marley had been wounded by a gunshot during an attack on his home in 1976. Although the incident was never resolved, many feared it was the CIA. This rumor came about because, at the time of that crime, there was major political unrest in Jamaica, and a documentary filmmaker named Carl Colby—the son of former CIA Director William Colby—was living at the residence. Marley refused to have the bullet removed and performed a concert two days later, which made him even more popular. The author found no evidence that the CIA had anything to do with the shooting. And, despite more rumors, the bullet lead in his system didn’t kill the Wailers icon; he died from melanoma skin cancer in 1981.

The relationship between The Beach Boys and Charles Manson is another investigation Berkenstadt takes on. He writes, “This could perhaps be the most challenging rock ‘n’ roll archeology dig to date, given the reluctance and discomfort to the Beach Boys and their inner circle to discuss anything related to this dark Manson-cloud that continues to hang over a group that only wanted to sing about surfing, hot rods and California girls.”

Dennis Wilson, the late Beach Boys co-founder, was at the center of the scandal. Paul Watkins, Manson Family associate, recalled, “At the time, I viewed Dennis as an all-American middle-class surfer kid who suddenly made it rich and didn’t know quite how to handle it. He was a prime target for the (Manson) Family. Charlie Manson selfrighteously played the role of Robin Hood, taking from the rich, namely Dennis, to give to the poor, namely Charlie. He really went to work on Dennis, made him feel guilty for possessing so much wealth, and urged him to renounce it in exchange for a simple communal life based on love: Charlie’s love.” Wilson introduced Manson to a few professional musicians and record-makers, but none of them thought he was talented enough. After Wilson split from Manson, the murders occurred.

Berkenstadt’s research is very in depth and makes this an interesting read.

Research is the reason I have my mom

CARLY , DAUGHTER VALENCIA, DIAGNOSED IN 2018

My mom is incredible. We talk every day. When I learned she had a rare form of breast cancer, I couldn’t imagine my world without her in it.

She went through surgeries, chemotherapy and 30 rounds of radiation. I sent care packages and flew home whenever I could.

Thanks to research supported by the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, targeted therapy was there for her. She had incredible strength and tons of support—but research is the reason she’s with us today.

See more reasons for research and share yours at BCRF.org

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