WEDNESDAY, OCT. 10

6-9 p.m., Baywood Greens, Route 24 at Long Neck. Sol Knopf. Smyrna-based singer/songwriter has a soulful voice and a passion for writing music. His songwriting influences include Jimmy Webb, John Hiatt, Don Henley, Doug James, Mike Reid, Tony Arata and more. His music is a blend of rock, pop and country.

6:30 p.m., Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, Rehoboth Avenue. Rehoboth Beach Autumn Jazz opening Mardi Gras Party. Best Taste of Rehoboth contest will feature local restaurants competing for best chicken and crab dishes. Grand silent auction. Music by the Eddie Sherman Show opening for The Miracles with special guest Claudette Robinson.

10 p.m., Zogg’s, 1 Wilmington Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Jay Hoad (solo). Hoad blends jazz, jam, reggae, funk and Australian tribal music. 227-7660.

THURSDAY, OCT. 11

6-9 p.m., Baywood Greens, Route 24 at Long Neck. Elwood Bishop. Master bass guitar player blends smooth sounds of jazz and contemporary music.

8 p.m., Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, Rehoboth Avenue. Brenda Russell and Candy Dulfer.

8 p.m. to midnight, Purple Parrot, 134 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Debra & Patrick. 226-1139.

10 p.m., Arena's Bar & Deli, 149 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. The Jay Hoad Band. Late night jazz show following the concert! On sabbatical from the Australian Jazz Quartet, Jay has assembled a local band that has been storming the beaches. Hoad's music lives in a place where jazz, jam, reggae, funk and Australian tribal music meet, creating an eclectic sound of global proportions. 227-1272.

FRIDAY, OCT. 12

5:30 p.m., Frogg Pond, 3 South First St., Rehoboth Beach. Jazz happy hour with Viki Dee. 227-2234.

5:30-8:30 p.m., Purple Parrot, 134 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Debra & Patrick. 226-1139.

6-9 p.m., Baywood Greens, Route 24 at Long Neck. Barry Eli and Michelle Green.

6-10 p.m., Eden, 23 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. The Richard Walton Group. Award-winning original contemporary instrumental jazz. 227-3330.

6-10 p.m., Victoria’s Restaurant, Boardwalk and Olive Avenue, Rehoboth Beach. Jeff Irwin, pianist, accompanied by Dr. Bob, bass. 800-33-BEACH.

7 p.m., Café Solé, 44 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. The Cornbread 5. Duke Ellington swing-style music. 227-7107.

7 p.m., Cultured Pearl, 301 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. The Pam Miller Band, previous Rehoboth Jazz Festival headliners, returns. The band expands for jazz fest with a horn section and special guest performers. This group serves up a mix of cool and funky jazz. Reservations suggested; no cover. 227-8493.

7:30-11 p.m., Café Zeus, 37 Wilmington Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Holly Lane and Shore Jazz. 226-0400.

7-11 p.m., Chez La Mer, 210 Second St., Rehoboth Beach. Van Williamson Trio. Williamson, guitar; Felix Contreras, percussion; and Tom Anthony, string bass. 227-6494.

7-11 p.m., Just in Thyme, 31 Robinson Drive at Route 1, Rehoboth Beach. David Zipse with Stephanie Jaye. 227-3100.

7:30-10:30 p.m., Dish!, 26 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Red Letter Day. Known as "the chicks that play everything,” Suzanna Mallow and Andrea Jones meld multi-instrumental talents and rousing vocals with prolific songwriting. 226-2112.

8 p.m., Wahoo, Route 1, Rehoboth Beach. The Fred Hughes Trio with vocalist Juanita Williams. “Jazz Times” describes the Fred Hughes Trio as “taste, talent and technique.” The trio consists of Fred Hughes on piano, Steve Zerlin on bass and Frank Russo on drums. 227-6700.

8-11 p.m., Back Porch Café, 59 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. The Jazz Guys. 227-3674.

8 p.m. to midnight, Blue Moon Restaurant, 35 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Peggy Raley and her band, featuring Warren Oree, Jeff Knoettner and Bernard Sweetney. Open seating with cocktails, hors d’ourves and dessert. 227-6515.

8 p.m. to midnight, Cloud 9 Restaurant & Bar. 234 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Vessa. Sultry, sassy vocalist. 226-1999.

9 p.m., Atlantic Seafood Grille at the Atlantic Sands Hotel, 101 N. Boardwalk, Rehoboth Beach. Deanna Bogart. After interning in western swing and R&B with Cowboy Jazz and Root Boy Slim, Bogart has fronted her own tight ensemble for over fifteen years touring the United States and internationally as well. Playing dazzling piano and soulful saxophone, Deanna’s added the energy of boogie-woogie, contemporary blues, country and jazz to create a fusion of musical styles that she calls “bluesion.” Dinner and show package or a la carte menu. Seating, 7-8 p.m.; show, 9-10:15 p.m. Tickets $20 (good for 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. shows). For reservations, call 227-2511, Ext. 660.

9 p.m., Cultured Pearl, 301 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. The Pam Miller Band. Back for another show by popular demand! Reservations suggested; no cover. 227-8493.

9 p.m., Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach. Queen Latifah.

9 p.m., The Rusty Rudder’s tented deck, Dewey Beach. Mary Lou & The Untouchables and Big Tubba Mista.

9 p.m., Tijuana Taxi, 207 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Jazz Speak with Sean Lane and a special appearance by Justine Miller. Jazz Speak blends traditional, straight ahead jazz with Latin jazz and elements of funk, blues, and sometimes rock. 227-1986.

9 p.m. to midnight p.m., Dos Locos Fajita & Stonegrill, 208 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Phillip Nelson, solo. 227-3533.

9:30 p.m., Frogg Pond, 3 First St., Rehoboth Beach. Divas of One Love. 227-2234.

10 p.m., Arena's Bar & Deli, 149 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Comfort Zone. A smooth jazz band that has an R&B flavor that brings many to the dance floor.  227-1272.

10 p.m., Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats, 320 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Octavia & The Earthblood Blues Band. A female harmonica player with a great style, Octavia plays with real sense of direction and energy. She also plays guitar and utilizes her vocals in a harsh fashion that grovels a passionate breath into her lyrics.

10:30 p.m., Wahoo, Route 1, Rehoboth Beach. The Fred Hughes Trio with vocalist Juanita Williams. “Jazz Times” describes the Fred Hughes Trio as “taste, talent and technique.” The trio consists of Fred Hughes on piano, Steve Zerlin on bass and Frank Russo on drums. 227-6700.

11 p.m., Atlantic Seafood Grille at the Atlantic Sands Hotel, 101 N. Boardwalk, Rehoboth Beach. Deanna Bogart plays a stellar boogie-woogie piano and a pretty mean sax, flourishes her highly finessed songs (in country gospel, pop and jazz instrumental veins) and sings them with equal power and conviction. No ticket charge for official jazz festival volunteers. A la carte menu available. Tickets only, $20 (good for 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. shows). For reservations, call 227-2511, Ext. 660.

11 p.m., Cultured Pearl, 301 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. The Pam Miller Band. No cover. 227-8493.

SATURDAY, OCT. 13

11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Rehoboth Beach Bandstand. Special free concert featuring local, regional and national talent. Cape Henlopen High School jazz band to perform from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by Straight-Ahead All-Stars.

11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Back Porch Café, 59 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Bruce Chapelle. Fresh from the release of his first solo CD, “When I Fell In Love,” Rehoboth Beach guitarist Chapelle performs music by Gershwin, Berlin, Lorenz Hart, Richard Rogers and others from the Great American Songbook. 227-3674.

11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Heidi Lowe Gallery, 328 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Art in the Yard event featuring local artists, live music, apple cider and snacks. Artists will include Steven Billups, Sue Bartley, Cher and Jon Stout, Trudy Fox, Laura Buckland, Nicole Carter and Leah Van Rees. 227-9203.

11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., outside Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, Rehoboth Avenue. Comfort Zone 10 p.m., The band performs an hour-long set for jazz audiences of all ages. 227-1272.

Noon to 2 p.m., Tijuana Taxi, 207 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Jazz Speak. Band blends traditional, straight ahead jazz with Latin jazz and elements of funk, blues, and sometimes rock. 227-1986.

Noon to 3 p.m., Dos Locos Fajita & Stonegrill, 208 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. David Zipse. 227-3533.

1 p.m., Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach. Jason Miles’ “Celebrating the Music of Marvin Gaye and Motown,” starring Maysa, Bobby Caldwell, James “D-Train” Williams, Walter Beasley and Nick Colionne. Also features Sherrod Barnes, Jerry Brooks and Brian Dunne.

1-2 p.m., The Shops at 33 Baltimore Avenue, Rehoboth Beach. The Joe Baione Quintet. Joe Baione is a professional jazz vibraphonist, educator, clinician and now producer of the 2nd annual Central Delaware Jazz and Blues Festival in May.  Named "Emerging Artist 2005" by Philadelphia Weekly and a "Rising Star of Tomorrow" at the renowned Lincoln Center. Baione's impressive résumé in his rising career continues as he is fresh off a stunning performance at The Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival in Montego Bay with his sextet. 

2-4 p.m., Atlantic Seafood Grille at the Atlantic Sands Hotel, 101 N. Boardwalk, Rehoboth Beach. United Distributors will host a tasting of six selected wines representing regions from around the world. For a ticket price of $10, each participant will be able to taste all six wines plus a repeat of their favorite. (A total of seven tastings). Selection of cheeses and crudités will complement the wine selections. For reservations, call 227-2511, Ext. 660.

2 p.m., Frogg Pond, 3 South First St., Rehoboth Beach. Octavia Blues. 227-2234.

3-4 p.m., The Shops at 33 Baltimore Avenue, Rehoboth Beach. The Joe Baione Quintet. Joe Baione is a professional jazz vibraphonist, educator, clinician and now producer of the 2nd annual Central Delaware Jazz and Blues Festival in May. 

4 p.m., The Rusty Rudder’s tented deck, Dewey Beach. Leroy Hawkes & the Hipnotics.

4-6 p.m., Kennedy Gallery, 140 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Mike Massengale, official Rehoboth Beach Autumn Jazz Festival poster artist, will sign copies of his work. 227-3903.

6 p.m., Frogg Pond, 3 South First St., Rehoboth Beach. The Bentones. 227-2234.

6 p.m., La Rosa Negra, 1201 Savannah Road, Lewes. Jazz Import. 645-1980.

6-9 p.m., Baywood Greens, Route 24 at Long Neck. The Bryan Clark Trio. Frontman Clark centers his passion on The Great American Songbook. He tours nationally with a Rat Pack revue as Sammy Davis, Jr. As a headliner, he patterns his approach to entertainment similarly to the legendary Davis.

6-9 p.m., Purple Parrot, 134 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Debra & Patrick. 226-1139.

6-10 p.m., Eden, 23 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. The Richard Walton Group. Award-winning original contemporary instrumental jazz. 227-3330.

6-10 p.m., Victoria’s Restaurant, Boardwalk and Olive Avenue, Rehoboth Beach. Jeff Irwin, pianist, accompanied by Dr. Bob, bass. 800-33-BEACH.

7 p.m., Café Solé, 44 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. The Paul Snyder Duo. Smooth jazz. 227-7107.

7 p.m., Cultured Pearl, 301 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. The Pam Miller Band, previous Rehoboth Jazz Festival headliners, returns. The band expands for jazz fest with a horn section and special guest performers. This group serves up a mix of cool and funky jazz. Reservations suggested; no cover. 227-8493.

7 p.m., Dos Locos Fajita & Stonegrill, 208 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Phil Nelson, solo. 227-3533.

7:30-11 p.m., Café Zeus, 37 Wilmington Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Viki Dee. 226-0400.

7-10 p.m., Back Porch, 59 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Keith Mack, acoustic guitarist. 227-3674.

7-11 p.m., Chez La Mer, 210 Second St., Rehoboth Beach. Van Williamson Trio. Williamson, guitar; Felix Contreras, percussion; and Tom Anthony, string bassist. 227-6494.

7:30-10:30 p.m., Dish!, 26 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Red Letter Day. Known as "the chicks that play everything,” Suzanna Mallow and Andrea Jones meld multi-instrumental talents and rousing vocals with prolific songwriting. 226-2112.

8 p.m., Wahoo, Route 1, Rehoboth Beach. The Fred Hughes Trio with vocalist Juanita Williams. “Jazz Times” describes the Fred Hughes Trio as “taste, talent and technique.” The trio consists of Fred Hughes on piano, Steve Zerlin on bass and Frank Russo on drums. 227-6700.

8 p.m. to midnight, Blue Moon Restaurant, 35 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Peggy Raley and her band, featuring Warren Oree and Bernard Sweetney. Open seating with cocktails, hors d’ourves and dessert. 227-6515.

8 p.m. to midnight, Cloud 9, 234 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Holly Lane and Shore Jazz. 226-1999.

8 p.m. to midnight, Just in Thyme, 31 Robinson Drive at Route 1, Rehoboth Beach. The David Zipse Trio with Stephanie Jaye. 227-3100.

9 p.m., Atlantic Seafood Grille at the Atlantic Sands Hotel, 101 N. Boardwalk, Rehoboth Beach. New Orleans Jazz musician, Grammy nominee and Katrina evacuee John “Raddy” Lowery and The Cats will make a first-time Jazz Fest appearance. The Jazz Ensemble, Raddy & The Cats, was born out of musical interactions at Montgomery College, Maryland, Gizmo Recording Studio and other venues in the metro DC area. Forced to relocate to Maryland due to Katrina, New Orleans native John Raddy Lowery began exploring musical opportunities with his teachers and colleagues. One of the most exciting projects was the recording of his new CD, Re-Creation, which includes tunes he used to play with the Jazz Cats in the Market Cafe in the New Orleans French Market, as well as well known classic Jazz tunes along with a sprinkling of Latin Jazz. Dinner and show pacakage or a la carte menu. Seating, 7-8 p.m.; show, 9-10:15 p.m. A la carte menu available until 11:30 p.m. Tickets only, $15 (good for 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. shows). No ticket charge for official jazz festival volunteers. For reservations, call 227-2511, Ext. 660.

9 p.m., Cultured Pearl, 301 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. The Pam Miller Band. Back for another show by popular demand! Reservations suggested; no cover. 227-8493.

9 p.m., Tijuana Taxi, 207 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Jazz Speak with Sean Lane and a special appearance by Justine Miller. Jazz Speak blends traditional, straight ahead jazz with Latin jazz and elements of funk, blues, and sometimes rock. 227-1986.

9 p.m. to midnight p.m., Dos Locos Fajita & Stonegrill, 208 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Phillip Nelson, solo. 227-3533.

9:30 p.m., Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach. Dionne Warwick with Eboni Strings.

9:30 p.m., The Rusty Rudder’s tented deck, Dewey Beach. Luther “Guitar Junior” Johnson and Big Tubba Mista.

10 p.m., Arena's Bar & Deli, 149 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Comfort Zone. A smooth jazz band that has an R&B flavor that brings many to the dance floor.  227-1272.

10 p.m., Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats, 320 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Kate Schutt. The undisputed queen of the mighty eight-string half bass half guitar is back and as sultry as ever! Be prepared for a crazy onslaught of grade A prime choice jazz with lots of ‘tude. 226-BREW.

10 p.m., Frogg Pond, 3 South First St., Rehoboth Beach. Divas of One Love. 227-2234.

10:30 p.m., Wahoo, Route 1, Rehoboth Beach. The Fred Hughes Trio with vocalist Juanita Williams. “Jazz Times” describes the Fred Hughes Trio as “taste, talent and tequnique.” 227-6700.

11 p.m., Atlantic Seafood Grille at the Atlantic Sands Hotel, 101 N. Boardwalk, Rehoboth Beach. John Lowery has performed with Aaron Neville, Marva Wright and many other New Orleans music legends during his career. He is a strong and versatile vocalist and Latin percussionist. With his group, The Jazz Cats, Lowery and Company highlight popular jazz tunes from the Great American songbook as well as spirited Latin numbers. A la carte menu available until 11:30 p.m. Tickets only, $15 (good for 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. shows). No ticket charge for official jazz festival volunteers. For reservations, call 227-2511, Ext. 660.

11 p.m., Cultured Pearl, 301 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. The Pam Miller Band. No cover. 227-8493.

SUNDAY, OCT. 14

10 a.m., Frogg Pond, 3 South First St., Rehoboth Beach. Jazz brunch featuring Holly Lane & Shore Jazz. 227-2234.

10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Victoria’s Restaurant, Boardwalk and Olive Avenue, Rehoboth Beach. Jazz brunch with Jeff Irwin, Dr. Bob and guests. 800-33-BEACH.

11 a.m., Wahoo, Route 1, Rehoboth Beach. The Fred Hughes Trio with vocalist Juanita Williams. “Jazz Times” describes the Fred Hughes Trio as “taste, talent and tequnique.” 227-6700.

11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Cloud 9 Restaurant & Bar, 234 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Jazz brunch with Vessa. 226-1999.

11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Back Porch Café, 59 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Van Williamson Trio. Van Williamson, guitar; Tom Anthony, string bassist; and Felix Contreras, percussion. 227-3674.

Noon to 3 p.m., Dos Locos Fajita & Stonegrill, 208 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Tim Laushey Band. 227-3533.

1 p.m., Wahoo, Route 1, Rehoboth Beach. The Fred Hughes Trio with vocalist Juanita Williams. “Jazz Times” describes the Fred Hughes Trio as “taste, talent and technique.” 227-6700.

2 p.m., Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, Rehoboth Beach. Smooth Jazz All-Star Jam. Gerald Veasley and his band will star with special guests Walter Beasley, Eric Darius, Steve Oliver, Bobby Lyle and Carol Riddick. The show will also feature performances by Sherrod Barnes, Jerry Brooks and Brian Dunne.

2-5 p.m., Bead Therapy and Gallery, 1420 Highway One, Lewes. The Jay Hoad Trio. Stop in as you make you way out of town for a bit of Australian influenced jazz in a relaxed and unique gallery setting. With Jim Miller on flugelhorn and Dean Haemel on percussion. 644-0888.

5-7 p.m., Baywood Greens, Route 24 at Long Neck. The Cape Henlopen High School Jazz Band.

6:30 p.m., The Rusty Rudder’s tented deck, Dewey Beach. Grand Jam and festival closing party starring Jason Miles, James “D-Train” Williams, Gerald Veasley and his band, Walter Beasley, Nick Colionne, Eric Darius, Steve Oliver, Bobby Lyle, Carol Riddick and more. Tickets include dinner buffet.

7 p.m., Just in Thyme, 31 Robinson Drive at Route 1, Rehoboth Beach. The 23rd Annual Jazz Jam Finale hosted by Tony Grandberry and The David Zipse Trio. 227-3100.