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Saturday, July 17- CHARLIE WILSON: the R&B legend closes the show on Saturday, performing songs from his solo career and The Gap Band
- BRIAN CULBERTSON: the funky keyboardist has his 12th album coming out on July 20, entitled XII
- LALAH HATHAWAY & RAHSAAN PATTERSON - Two friends, two incredible vocalists... together in one band
- ERIC DARIUS: young saxman who will be storming the stage with his funky sounds
- CHRIS STANDRING and the Blues Bolero Strings: Chris' new project is at the top of the jazz charts
- STEVE OLIVER: his new release, Global Kiss, features a fusion of world music, jazz and R&B
- DW3: Eric, William & Damon are the 3 harmonious voices of DW3, a high-energy Latin soul & jazz band
Sunday, July 18- The Return of RONALD ISLEY: the leader of The Isley Brothers is back, stronger-than-ever and bringing his funky 10-piece band to San Dimas, his first LA-area concert in 4 years
- ANGIE STONE: raised in the Southern gospel tradition, this singer blends neo-soul, jazz and R&B on her new Stax release, Unexpected
- CHRISETTE MICHELE: the Long Island-native comes to LA and performs songs off her breakthrough album, Epiphany
- DOWN TO THE BONE: DTTB's groove gets harder & juicier with each show... encompassing all that is soulful
- ANTHONY DAVID: the Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter from Atlanta debuts at JazzFest West in a "stripped-down" setting on the Garden Stage
- MARCUS ANDERSON: the multi-talented saxophonist, flautist & vocalist recently released his second CD, From The Heart
- NILS: chart topping smooth jazz guitarist from Germany
- LEGALLY BLYNDE: Jubu Smith (guitarist from Frankie Beverly & MAZE) leads Legally Blynd alongside other top musicians from Jill Scott, Maze and Rhianna's touring ensembles.
All artists and times are subject to change without notice. The event is "rain or shine", and there are no refunds.
(last update 07.13.10)
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Charlie Wilson
Saturday, July 17th
As one of the most distinguished voices in R&B music, Charlie Wilson needs no introduction. The Tulsa, Oklahoma native and former lead singer of the funkadelic brotherly trio, the GAP Band, is now going two for two with his second solo album on Jive Records, entitled Uncle Charlie. The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard R&B/Hip Hop Chart and #2 on the Billboard Hot 200.
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Brian Culbertson
Saturday, July 17th
A keyboardist, trombonist, writer, arranger, producer and the most exciting live performing instrumentalist on the scene today, Brian Culbertson already has 12 albums under his belt, with his latest effort, XII, slated for release on July 20th. Much of Culbertson's material is funk-based instrumental and he's sure to get you groovin'!
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Lalah Hathaway
Saturday, June 17th
Performing with Rahsaan Patterson
Lalah Hathaway burst onto the soul and jazz scene in 1990 with an auspicious self-titled debut album. The disc displayed a young artist who clearly had the pipes, but was also a developing song stylist, able to interpret both modern R&B and jazz. Her last name gave a lot away. She is the daughter of legendary soul performer Donny Hathaway and his talented wife Eulauhlah.
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Rahsaan Patterson
Saturday, June 17th
Performing with Lalah Hathaway
Rahsaan Patterson is one of the most talented and critically acclaimed - but popularly underappreciated - Soul singers of the past decade. In his sporadic recording career he has created a series of wonderful songs that cross the urban, smooth jazz, gospel and UAC genres, with his Chaka Khan-like tenor voice gliding over interesting and varied arrangements.
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Eric Darius
Saturday, July 17th
With the release of 2004's Night on the Town, saxophonist Eric Darius was prophetically hailed, Best Debut Artist of the Year by Smooth Jazz News. Noted for his searing and unrelenting passion and energy, Eric's albums and live performances earn him new fans at every turn, as well as industry and critical acclaim.
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Chris Standring
Saturday, July 17th
Chris Standring's latest album, Blue Bolero climbed its way to #1 on the Billboard national radio chart! Blue Bolero represents, says Standring, the journey he took as a musically driven youngster to the person he is today. To celebrate the realease of his new album, Standring is bringing his string section, the Blue Bolero Strings, to JazzFest West!
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Steve Oliver
Saturday, July 17th
After four studio CDs, a Christmas project and a CD that captured his infectious live-on-stage energy, Oliver returns with Global Kiss on SOM Entertainment. As the title makes clear, Global Kiss expands Oliver's repertoire with its world-music energy while retaining the lyrical melodies and song hooks that have made him a fan favorite.
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DW3
Saturday, July 17th
DW3 is the hottest Soul Singin' Latino band in Los Angeles, having performed together for over a decade! Eric, William & Damon are the 3 harmonious voices that comprise this high-energy R&B, jazz and latin-soul band.
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Ronald Isley
The Return of Mr. Biggs
Sunday, July 18th
Legendary vocalist and bandleader Ronald Isley has returned to the music world this summer... and we are thrilled that he chose JazzFest West as his first LA-area appearance in 4 years.
Isley is best known as the lead singer of first generation Rock And Roll Hall Of Famers The Isley Brothers. Ronald has already begun recording a new album – his first new solo project since his 2003 tribute album with Burt Bacharach.
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Angie Stone
Sunday, July 18th
R&B/soul luminary Angie Stone has never shied away from pushing her own limits and the limits of her music. With each new recording, with each next step in her career, she has consistently hit the world with something it didn't see coming.
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Chrisette Michele
Sunday, July 18th
It has been two years since sultry singer Chrisette Michele released her stunning gold-certified debut I Am. Blessed with a gorgeous instrument, the 27-year old was described as a 'soulful songbird' by Entertainment Weekly. Nominated for a BET Award for Best New Artist as well as two Grammy's, I Am was both a critical success and a fans delight.
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Down to the Bone
Sunday, July 18th
Down To The Bone's groove gets harder, funkier and juicier. Their music encompasses all that is funky, soulful and jazzy. As founder and producer of the band, Stuart Wade states that 'it's all about the groove....that is what gets people dancing, their toes tapping and their heads nodding.'
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Anthony David
Sunday, July 18th
Anthony David is a singer/songwriter from Atlanta - and he will be performing at JazzFest West in a 'stripped down' acoustic setting. His 2008 single, 'Words' ft. India.Arie, was nominated for a Grammy and several NAACP Image awards. He is currently preparing his next album, As Above So Below, for a Fall 2010 release.
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Marcus Anderson
Sunday, July 18th
Marcus Anderson electrifies stages with an unmatchable energy and an intoxicating sound that stretches the definition of jazz. The multi-talented saxophonist, flautist and vocalist from Durham, NC recently released his second solo CD, From The Heart, a much anticipated follow up to My Turn.
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Nils
Sunday, July 18th
Nils broke through to audiences across the country with the energetic title track from his debut Pacific Coast Highway. Hitting #1 on the Radio and Records airplay chart (and remaining there for 7 weeks), 'Pacific Coast Highway' became the soundtrack of the summer. The guitarist's follow-up single "Summer Nights" remained in the Top 5 for six months. Recently nominated for Best Guitarist at the American Smooth Jazz Awards, Nils has a forthcoming album due out this Fall.
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Legally Blynd
Sunday, July 18th
World-renowned guitarist Jubu Smith (from Frankie Beverly & MAZE) had a vision to create a band that touches all genres and ages... bluesy, soulful, yet jazzy. Legally Blynd is that group, which also features Eric “Pikfunk” Smith (Rhianna bass player/MD), Carl Wheeler (Maze organist), Rick Jordan (Jill Scott drummer) and an incredible horn section.
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DJ Jonathan Phillips
Spinning music both days between sets!
DJ Jonathan Phillips is well-known in the smooth jazz world. Having appeared at many Jazz and R&B concerts, Jonathan has gained the reputation as one of the hottest party DJs in the country. Also a vocalist and songwriter, JP's won praises from fans and professionals alike.
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