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Concert performance: Napa Valley Jazz Getaway
Performers: Sheila E, Euge Groove, Eric Darius, David Benoit and others
Producer: Brian Culbertson
Premiere: 2011
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With a setting in the stunning, serene and peaceful Napa Valley of California, this annual jazz festival concert features top names in memorable performances as well as special events. Jazz performances by
Sheila E
, Euge Groove, Eric Darius, David Benoit, Marcus Anderson, Adam Hawley, Selina Albright, Cecil Ramirez, DJs Rick & Russ w/CJ Flash and others are part of this event. Brian Culbertson, who also performs, hosts the Welcome Dinner and Wine Downs. Culbertson also hosts the Thursday night show at the Lincoln Theater and the BC and Friends Show on Saturday at the Lincoln Theater. Friday night is Funk Night, and Sheila E promises an electric performance. The Welcome Dinner & Jam session is hosted by Cecil Ramirez, who performs as well as hosts the Cigar Party in the Back while the After Parties at The Westin are happening. Find your Napa Valley Jazz Getaway concert tickets at StubHub.
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The original 2012 Napa Valley Jazz Getaway concert featured a schedule with Kenny Lattimore, Oleta Adams, Eric Darius,
David Benoit
, Eric Marienthal, Noel Gourdin, Cecil Ramirez and special guest comedian Sinbad. By 2014, Keenan Ivory Wyans was the special guest; other musicians who gave stunning performances that year include Ohio Players, Earl Klugh, Eric BenŽt, Morris Day & The Time, Lee Ritenour, Dave Grusin, Eric Darius, Mavis Staples and Average White Band. By 2016, the program included the artists Michael McDonald,
The Temptations
, Fourplay, Gerald Albright, Jonathan Butler, Richard Elliott, Rick Braun, Larry Graham, Average White Band, Eric Darius and Stanley Jordan. Other musicians who have helped produce jazz excitement include The Commodores,
Faith Evans
, Norman Brown, Bobby Caldwell, Kirk Whalum, Peter White and many more.
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