Jazz Fest turns 25!
The 2014 Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival will take place at venues throughout the Cape Region Oct. 16-19. The event is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
Official Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival events are denoted with an asterisk. For more information go to rehobothjazz.com. Look for the official jazz festival program on newsstands Friday, Oct. 17 or download the PDF now.
Wednesday, Oct. 15
• Bryan Clark, 7-10 p.m., Hooked Seafood and Martini Bar, 18585 Coastal Hwy., Rehoboth Beach. 827-4944.
• True Blue Jazz presents Fred Hughes Trio with sax/vocalist Camille Thurman, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Cellar Door, 20 Baltimore Ave. For tickets and information go to truebluejazz.org. Add dinner to show, call 227-2511.
• Freshly Squeezed, 10 p.m., Gray Hare, 18766 John J. Williams Hwy., Rehoboth Beach. 645-9911.
Thursday, Oct. 16
• True Blue Jazz Happy Hour featuring David Zipse on piano, 5-7 p.m., The Avenue Inn, 33 Wilmington Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 800-433-5870.
• Shore Jazz, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Just In Thyme, Route 1 at Robinson Drive, Rehoboth Beach. 227-3100.
• Van Williamson Trio, 6-9 p.m., Dos Locos, 208 Rehoboth Ave. 227-3353.
• Holly Lane, bartending and singing, 6:30 to 10 p.m., Cafe Azafran, 18 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 227-8100.
• Gary Richman and Jeff Irwin, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Hooked Seafood and Martini Bar, 18585 Coastal Hwy., Rehoboth Beach. 827-4944.
• Bruce Chapelle, jazz guitar, 7-10 p.m., Back Porch Café, 59 Rehoboth Ave. 227-3674.
• Lower Case Blues, 7-10 p.m., Delaware Distilling Company, 18693 Coastal Hwy., Rehoboth Beach.
• Kerensa Gray, 7-10 p.m., Cultured Pearl, 301 Rehoboth Ave. 227-8493.
• True Blue Jazz presents Unified Jazz Ensemble, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Cellar Door, 20 Baltimore Ave. For tickets and information go to truebluejazz.org. Add dinner to show, call 227-2511.
• Boney James, Brian Simpson and Marc Antoine *, 8 p.m., Cape Henlopen High School, 1250 Kings Hwy., Lewes. Four-time Grammy award nominee and Soul Train Award winner Boney James kicks off Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival’s 25th anniversary. One of the most successful instrumental artists of our time with sales totaling more than 3 million records, James’ new project, “The Beat,” fuses R&B/jazz roots with Latin rhythm and percussion. James is joined by celebrated keyboardist, composer and studio musician Brian Simpson who returns not only as musical director but also Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival Artist of the Year. In addition, the jazz festival is honored to welcome back smooth jazz fusion guitarist Marc Antoine, who will blend classical training with a multicultural urban groove.
• Conjunction Function, 8 p.m., Irish Eyes at Anglers, Lewes. 645-6888.
• Melissa Alesi, 8-11 p.m., Espuma, 28 Wilmington Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 227-4199.
• Comfort Zone, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Conch Island Key West Bar and Grill, 211 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 226-9378.
• Johnny Neel, Keith Mack & Friends and Ed Shockley, 9:30 p.m., Casa DiLeo, 721 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 226-8660.
• The Dug, 10 p.m., Gray Hare, 18766 John J. Williams Hwy., Rehoboth Beach. 645-9911.
Friday, Oct. 17
• Bruce Chapelle, jazz guitar, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Back Porch Café, 59 Rehoboth Ave. 227-3674.
• Van Williamson Trio, 3-6 p.m., Dos Locos, 208 Rehoboth Ave. 227-3353.
• Mike McShane Trio, 4-7 p.m., 7-10 p.m., Cultured Pearl, 301 Rehoboth Ave. 227-8493.
• True Blue Jazz Happy Hour with Bernard Sweetney on vibes, 5-7 p.m., Back Porch Café, 59 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 227-3674.
• True Blue Jazz Happy Hour with Ron Cole on jazz guitar, 5-7 p.m., The Avenue Inn, 33 Wilmington Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 800-433-5870.
• Rich Walton Group, 6 p.m., Eden, 23 Baltimore Ave, Rehoboth Beach. 227-3330.
• Kerensa Gray, 6 p.m., Rehoboth Ale House, 15 Wilmington Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 227-2337.
• Russell Kirk & The Path, 6-9 p.m., Delaware Distilling Company, 18693 Coastal Hwy., Rehoboth Beach.
• Karen Murdock and John Flynn, 6-9 p.m., Mixx Restaurant, 26 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 226-8600.
• Tim Laushey Trio, 6-10 p.m., Just in Thyme, Route 1 at Robinson Drive, Rehoboth Beach. 227-3100.
• Jeff Irwin solo piano, 6-10 p.m., Victoria's Restaurant, 2 Olive Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 227-0615.
• Lisa Scott Lindsay, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Cilantro Cocina de Mexico, 122A Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 226-1000.
• Jay Brown solo jazz guitar, 6:30-10 p.m., Adriatico Italian Restaurant, 30 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 227-9255.
• Holly Lane and Bob Diener, 6:30 to 10 p.m., Cafe Azafran, 18 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 227-8100.
• Cathy Gorman, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. , Hooked Seafood and Martini Bar, 18585 Coastal Hwy., Rehoboth Beach. 827-4944.
• Sharon Sable & E Shawn Qaissaunee, Lula Brazil, 234 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Free show. 302-212-2755.
• Carey T. Smith, 7-midnight, Blue Moon dining room, 35 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Reservations required. 227-6515.
• Pamala Stanley, 7-midnight, Blue Moon Atrium, 35 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. No reservations; two drink minimum. 227-6515.
• Peter Fraize Trio, 7-10 p.m., Back Porch Café, 59 Rehoboth Ave. 227-3674.
• The Elwood Bishop Trio, 7-10 p.m., Jake's Seafood House, 19178 Coastal Hwy., Rehoboth Beach. 644-7711.
• Chris Simonini Organ Trio, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Cellar Door, 20 Baltimore Ave. For tickets and information go to truebluejazz.org. Add dinner to show, call 227-2511.
• Ledisi and Rick Braun*, 8 p.m. Rehoboth Beach Convention Center. The soulful, Grammy-nominated sounds of Ledisi will follow the tempestuous trumpet stylings of Rick Braun.
• True Blue Jazz presents Freddy Cole and his Trio, 8-9:30 p.m., Clear Space Theatre, 20 Baltimore Ave, Rehoboth Beach. For tickets and information go to truebluejazz.org.
• Van Williamson Trio, 8-11 p.m., Dos Locos, 208 Rehoboth Ave. 227-3353.
• Bryan Russo, Espuma, 8-11 p.m., Espuma, 28 Wilmington Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 227-4199.
• Pam Miller Band, 8 to midnight, Cultured Pearl, 301 Rehoboth Ave. 227-8493.
• Leroy Hawkes and the Hipnotics, 8:30 p.m., Bethany Blues, 18385 Coastal Hwy., Lewes. Bethany Blues in Lewes honors the past and the future for the jazz festival's 25th anniversary and will present outstanding musicians who were performers in the early years of the event. Leroy Hawkes will take the audience back to the soul and classic R&B sounds that played an important role in the integration of early popular music and garnered great crossover success. Leroy will sing and strut and remind us of his previous performances at jazz fest in the early 1990s. The band will feature two outstanding horn players. Dancing is welcomed. Tickets, $15; partial proceeds will be donated to the creation of the Coastal Blues Society and the future of this type of music. For tickets, call Bethany Blues at 302-644-2500 or order from the website at www.bethanyblues.com/lewes.
• Comfort Zone, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Conch Island Key West Bar and Grill, 211 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 226-9378.
• Sinners 'Til Sunday, 9 p.m., Gray Hare, 18766 John J. Williams Hwy., Rehoboth Beach. 645-9911.
• Dokta D & The Infirmary, 9 p.m. to midnight, Nicola Pizza on the Avenue, 71 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 226-1393.
• Regina Sayles, 9 p.m., Rehoboth Ale House, 15 Wilmington Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 227-2337.
• Johnny Neel, Keith Mack & Friends and Ed Shockley, 9:30 p.m., Casa DiLeo, 721 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 226-8660.
• Nick Colionne & Marcus Anderson, 11:30 p.m., Rusty Rudder, 113 Dickinson Ave.
Saturday, Oct. 18
• Everett Spells *, 8 a.m. to noon, Historic Lewes Farmers Market, Shipcarpenter Square, Lewes. Visit the award-winning farmers market in Lewes and experience the tastes of autumn while listening to multi-instrumentalist jazz saxophonist Everett Spells as he roams the market grounds.
• Peter Fraize Trio, 11-3 p.m., Back Porch Café, 59 Rehoboth Ave. 227-3674.
• Tim Laushey Trio, noon to 6 p.m., Dos Locos, 208 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 227-3353.
• Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival Family Concert on the Bandstand *, noon. Concert features the Cape Henlopen High School Jazz Band, the Sussex County High School Jazz Band, the Eddie Sherman Show with Peggy Raley and Geoff Gallante. Free event.
• Club Phred featuring Stax Records Review *, 1 p.m., Rusty Rudder, 113 Dickinson Ave., Dewey Beach. Whether you are born to be wild, enjoy dancing in the street or are looking for some good lovin’, you’ll find your funk and soothe your groove with the fabulous sounds of the '60s, '70s and beyond at Club Phred. Just when you’re getting your groove on, check out the soulful southern sounds of a special guest artist playing the Stax Records' catalog with music ranging from Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Booker T and many more.
• Patti Austin with Gerald Albright *, 1 p.m., Cape Henlopen High School, 1250 Kings Hwy., Lewes. A welcome alumnus to the Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival stages, Grammy winner Patti Austin crosses all musical genres. She’s made 17 solo albums and has performed her award-nominated hit songs at the Grammys and the Oscars. Sharing the stage will be Gerald Albright, one of the most respected, multi-dimensional and sought-after saxophonists to straddle the fence of jazz and R&B.
• Nicole Henry *, 2:30 p.m., Epworth United Methodist Church, 19285 Road 271, Rehoboth Beach. Nicole Henry has established herself as one of the jazz world’s most acclaimed vocalists. She possesses a potent combination of dynamic vocal abilities, impeccable phrasing and powerful emotional resonance. Her repertoire includes the American songbook, classic and contemporary jazz titles, contemporary standards, blues and originals.
• Jazz Meets James: Part 2 *, 4 p.m., Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, Rehoboth Avenue. Nick Colionne and crew bring a second edition of the music of James Brown. Concert will also feature Marcus Anderson, Jeff Bradshaw, Steve Cole, Jessy J, Jackiem Joyner, Art Sherrod Jr., Paul Taylor and Kim Waters.
• Diamond Groove Band, 4-7 p.m., 7-10 p.m., Cultured Pearl, 301 Rehoboth Ave. 227-8493.
• Russell Kirk & The Path, 4-7 p.m., Delaware Distilling Company, 18693 Coastal Hwy., Rehoboth Beach.
• True Blue Jazz Happy Hour featuring Ron Cole on jazz guitar, 5-7 p.m., The Avenue Inn, 33 Wilmington Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 800-433-5870.
• True Blue Jazz Happy Hour featuring Bernard Sweetney on vibes, 5-7 p.m., Back Porch Café, 59 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 227-3674.
• Van Willamson Trio, 5-8 p.m., Mariachi Restaurant, 14 Wilmington Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 227-0115.
• Lisa Scott Lindsay, 5:30 p.m., Cilantro Cocina de Mexico, 122A Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Two shows, two seatings. Call for reservations. 226-1000.
• Rich Walton Group, 6 p.m., Eden, 23 Baltimore Ave, Rehoboth Beach. 227-3330.
• Kerensa Gray, 6 p.m., Rehoboth Ale House, 15 Wilmington Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 227-2337.
• Karen Murdock and John Flynn, 6-9 p.m., Mixx Restaurant, 26 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 226-8600.
• Jeff Irwin on piano with Dr. Bob on bass, 6-10 p.m., Victoria's Restaurant, 2 Olive Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 227-0615.
• Jay Brown solo jazz guitar, 6:30-10 p.m., Adriatico Italian Restaurant, 30 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 227-9255.
• Holly Lane and Bob Diener, 6:30 to 10 p.m., Cafe Azafran, 18 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 227-8100.
• Alfie Moss, 6:30-10:30 p.m., Just in Thyme, Route 1 at Robinson Drive, Rehoboth Beach. 227-3100.
• Karen Murdock, 7 p.m., Hooked Seafood and Martini Bar, 18585 Coastal Hwy., Rehoboth Beach. 827-4944.
• Carey T. Smith, 7-10 p.m., Blue Moon dining room, 35 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Reservations required. 227-6515.
• Lauren Annette, 7-10 p.m., Jake's Seafood House, 19178 Coastal Hwy., Rehoboth Beach. 644-7711.
• Pamala Stanley, 7-midnight, Blue Moon Atrium, 35 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. No reservations; two drink minimum. 227-6515.
• Peter Fraize Trio, 7-10 p.m., Back Porch Café, 59 Rehoboth Ave. 227-3674.
• True Blue Jazz presents The Eddie Sherman Show with Peggy Raley and Geoff Gallante, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Cellar Door, 20 Baltimore Ave. For tickets and information go to truebluejazz.org. Add dinner to show, call 227-2511.
• Paul Taylor and Jackiem Joyner *, 8 p.m., Rusty Rudder, 113 Dickinson Ave., Dewey Beach. American smooth jazz saxophonist Paul Taylor released eight albums since his 1995 debut, “On The Horn.” He performed as special guest for The Rippingtons in 1999 and 2000 and has collaborated with many R&B vocalists including LaToya London, Regina Belle and Terry Dexter. Saxophonist and flautist Jackiem Joyner will share the stage with Taylor. “Evolve” marks Joyner's return to the contemporary jazz-urban instrumentals for which he achieved notoriety on his first three albums after 2012’s “Church Boy,” an offering that landed on Billboard’s Jazz Albums and Top Gospel Albums charts. Joyner was named Debut Artist of the Year for his 2007 debut, “Babysoul,” by Smooth Jazz News.
• Stanley Jordan *, 8 p.m., Epworth United Methodist Church, 19285 Road 271, Rehoboth Beach. It’s been more than a decade since this fretboard-tapping phenom released an album on a major label. Jordan’s relentless touring schedule and innovative independent records have kept him at the outer limits of what is possible with jazz guitar. Be it bold reinventions of classical masterpieces , or soulful explorations through pop-rock hits, to blazing straight-ahead jazz forays and ultramodern improvisational works, Jordan can always be counted on to take listeners on breathless journeys into the unexpected. His solo performances feature not only his mind-bending technical prowess but also his considerable chops on the piano.
• Tom Larsen, 8-11 p.m., Delaware Distilling Company, 18693 Coastal Hwy., Rehoboth Beach.
• Pam Miller Band, 8 p.m. to midnight, 7-10 p.m., Cultured Pearl, 301 Rehoboth Ave. 227-8493.
• Clarence Spady Band, 8:30 p.m., Bethany Blues, 18385 Coastal Hwy., Lewes. Bethany Blues in Lewes honors the past and the future for the jazz festival's 25th anniversary and will feature outstanding musicians who were performers in the early years of the event. Leroy Hawkes will take the audience back to the soul and classic R&B sounds that played an important role in the integration of early popular music and its great crossover success. For those folks who caught his early performances in Rehoboth, Clarence's magic on the guitar and the depth of his songs certify Clarence as one of the great players at this festival.The spiritual nature of his singing reminds the listener of the origins of the music. Recently inducted into the New York Blues Hall of Fame, Clarence brings his New York City band to this event.
Tickets, $15; partial proceeds will be donated to the creation of the Coastal Blues Society and the future of this type of music. For tickets, call Bethany Blues at 644-2500 or order at bethanyblues.com/lewes.
• Comfort Zone, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Conch Island Key West Bar and Grill, 211 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 226-9378.
• Glass Onion, 9 p.m., Gray Hare, 18766 John J. Williams Hwy., Rehoboth Beach. 645-9911.
• Regina Sayles, 9 p.m., Rehoboth Ale House, 15 Wilmington Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 227-2337.
• Dokta D & The Infirmary, 9 p.m. to midnight, Nicola Pizza on the Avenue, 71 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 226-1393.
• Johnny Neel, Keith Mack & Friends and Ed Shockley, 9:30 p.m., Casa DiLeo, 721 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 226-8660.
• Habana Sax, 9:30-11 p.m., Lula Brazil, 234 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. A breathtaking and energetic concert experience, Habana Sax synthesizes Afro-Cuban, salsa, Latin jazz and Brazilian rhythms with amazing breadth. This jazz brass quintet – direct from Havana – is anything but traditional. Free show. 302-212-2755.
• Ian McLagan & The Bump Band, 10 p.m., Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats, 320 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 226-BREW.
• 2014 Rehoboth Beach Super All-Stars *, 10:30 p.m., Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, Rehoboth Avenue. Special concert will feature Gerald Albright, Marc Antoine, Rick Braun, Steve Cole, Nick Colionne, Maysa, Brian Simpson and Kim Waters.
• After-Show Party with Elan Trotman, Jessy J and Jay Rowe *, 11:30 p.m., Rusty Rudder, 113 Dickinson Ave., Dewey Beach.
Sunday, Oct. 19
• Karen Murdock and John Flynn for jazz brunch, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Blue Moon Atrium, 35 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Reservations required. 227-6515.
• Van Williamson Trio, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Back Porch Café, 59 Rehoboth Ave. 227-3674
• Jeff Irwin on piano and Bryan Irwin on bass, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Victoria's Restaurant, 2 Olive Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 227-0615.
• Tim Laushey Trio, noon to 6 p.m., Dos Locos, 208 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 227-3353.
• Brian Culbertson with Matt Marshak and Marcus Anderson *, 1 p.m., Cape Henlopen High School, 1250 Kings Hwy., Lewes. Bringing his heavy funk-based instrumental music to Rehoboth jazzfest, the multi-talented Culbertson is no stranger to success. Throughout his career he has written and produced 26 No. 1 singles, received numerous awards and has recorded with the likes of Dave Koz and Barry Manilow.
• Final Grand Jam *, 4 p.m., Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, Rehoboth Avenue. The annual conclusion to jazz festival weekend, the Grand Jam will feature Marcus Anderson, Marc Antoine, Jeff Bradshaw, Nicholas Cole, Steve Cole, Nick Colionne, Brian Culbertson, Nicole Henry, Jessy J, Stanley Jordan, Jackiem Joyner, Matt Marshak, Maysa, Art Sherrod Jr., Paul Taylor, Elan Trotman, Kim Waters and musical director Brian Simpson.
• Rusty Rudder Jazz Band *, 4-6 p.m., Dickinson Ave. and the bay, Dewey Beach. Free concert.
• Shades of Blue, 4-7 p.m., 7-10 p.m., Cultured Pearl, 301 Rehoboth Ave. 227-8493.
• Van Williamson Trio, 5-7 p.m., Lula Brazil, 234 Rehoboth Ave. 302-212-2755.
• Ziggy Isaacs, 6-9 p.m., Delaware Distilling Company, 18693 Coastal Hwy., Rehoboth Beach.
• And in the End - A Closing Party (...and dinner too!) *, 6:30 p.m., Rusty Rudder, 113 Dickinson Ave., Dewey Beach. As with all good things, the Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival must at some point end. But why not end it with a party and a grand buffet? Tickets include dinner, music and a party. Concert to feature Matt Marshak, Marcus Anderson, Jackiem Joynter, Elan Trotman and many other surprise artists.
• Tim Laushey Trio, 6:30-10:30 p.m., Just in Thyme, Route 1 at Robinson Drive, Rehoboth Beach. 227-3100.
