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Free Live Jazz Concerts with Big Names and Great Wine!

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Beginning June 5th through September 4th, the Hollywood and Highland Center will be hosting a Summer Wine and Jazz concert every Tuesday from 7 p.m. through 9 p.m. The concert will take place in the Central Courtyard of the Center located on level 2 and is sponsored by kjazz 88.1 fm.

Guests will have the opportunity to hear popular jazz artists such as: Pete Escovedo’s Latin Jazz Orchestra, Tom Scout, Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band, Joey Defrancesco Trio, and many other talented jazz musicians. Throughout the evening fine wines will be available to guests for a fee of $10.00. There will also be an assortment of cheeses, fruits, and breads prepared by Wolfgang Puck Catering for guests’ to nibble on during the entertainment.

All proceeds from the wine bar will go directly to the Project Angel Food benefit. For more information on this event, call (323) 462- 6412 or visit the websites: www.hollywoodandhighland.com or www.kjazz.com

For those interested in attending the event, here is a line-up of the following jazz musicians that will be performing:

– June 5:                      Pete Escovedo Latin Jazz Orchestra
– June 12:                    Tom Scott
– June 19:                    The Carl Saunders Bebop Big Band 
– June 26:                    Francisco Aguabella & His Latin Jazz Ensemble
– July 3:                      Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band
– July 10:                     No show this evening due to Espy Awards
– July 17:                     Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band 
– July 24:                     Cedar Walton Trio
– July 31:                     Luis Conte Cuba LA 
– August 7:                  Steve Huffsteter Big Band 
– August 14:                 Joey Defrancesco Trio 
– August 21:                Alex Acuna, Justo Almario & Tolu
– August 28:                Alan Pasqua Jazz Collective 
– September 4:             Jose Rizo’s Jazz On The Latin Side All Stars

 

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  • Cant wait for August 14th Joey D. Is one of the most talented Pianists on the planet. If you haven’t heard him consider this your promt!!!!!!!!