Are you ready to dance? Are you ready to taste Crater Lake martinis and specialty drinks? Are you ready to experience Stars of national contemporary Jazz/Pop artists for a great price with drinks and food included? Are you ready for the best new music series in the desert? Are you ready for JAZZ TASTINGS 2?
The first JAZZ TASTINGS was Jan. 12 and starred National Billboard recording Blake Aaron with special guest Will Donato and was a big success.
Saxtress Jeanette Harris is going to rock the house on Sat. Feb. 23, 6-9 at the fabulous Emerald Desert Resort Ballroom. I first saw Jeanette at Humphreys in San Diego a couple of years ago. She’s one of those fabulous women sax players like Candy Dulfer, Mindi Abair, and Jesse J. This lovely lady has a funky cool vibe and she can really play the sax. Jeanette’s hits include her CD ‘Saxified’ and she’s coming out with a new CD in April called ‘Summer Rain’. She sold out her show at Spaghettini in December. She’ll have her band with her so prepare to party. This concert series is sponsored by Coachella Valley Weekly and will be covered by Elements of Jazz TV.
The thing that makes JAZZ TASTINGS different than traditional concerts is that you can dance! There is a large beautiful dance floor and a great stage at the Emerald Desert Resort (76000 Frank Sinatra Drive in Palm Desert) this hidden gem has table seating for up to 250 people. A second JAZZ TASTINGS will be held the next day Sunday from 6-9 in Hemet at the Sunland Resort there, a sister resort to Emerald Desert called Golden Village which also has a huge dance floor and seating for up to 330.
Another unique thing about JAZZ TASTINGS is it’s only $25 for the show and complimentary tea and coffee, or $40 for a Mediterranean Tastings plate from Pea Shoots Catering and 3 cocktails at the Emerald Desert (this concert only). In addition to the show and dance, there is a one hour meet and greet with the artist for CD signings and pictures. This includes seating at a comfortable table and you’ve got a great concert at a great price, the best price in the desert. Also, you can bring your own bottle of wine to enjoy for the concert if you like. Everyone’s welcome!
This monthly series produced by Patte Purcell of Muze Muzic will be featuring Slim Man March 23 (Emerald Desert) or March 24 (Golden Village in Hemet) This talented singer, composer, and entertainer who recently played at the Catalina “Jazz Trax” jazz festival and the Annenburg Theatre in Palm Springs has 11 CDs and with some of the biggest names in the jazz world who play on them including Peter White, Marc Antoine, and Ric Braun. His latest CD is Slim Man Live. He will also be joined by superb keyboardist for East Bay Soul, Joey Navarro and Pat Ready on drums, the drummer for Steve Oliver and a special Sax Player (to be announced).
There are more shows on the horizon including Superstar Steve Oliver on Friday April 5 at the Emerald Desert and Sunday April 7, at the Golden Village in Hemet. Steve had the #1 CD of 2011 “Global Kiss” and puts on a show that will blow your mind! Steve packed the house in Las Vegas and set attendance records for KOAS radio, “The Oasis”. His CDs contain jazz superstars including Will Donato, Paul Taylor and Spyro Gyras Tom Schuman keyboardist.
Steve plays all over the world at the top jazz festivals and now the guests of JAZZ TASTINGS will get to experience this accomplished musician.
In the works are a summer series that will feature additional ‘A List’ Players in the contemporary smooth jazz arena. On that list is Innervisions Recording artist, JJ Sansaverino, with his new hit single ‘Gravy Train’ and more!
To purchase tickets for these events and get VIP seating call the Emerald Desert Resort, 76000 Frank Sinatra Drive, Palm Desert. 1-877-624-4140 for Saturday’s event.
Hemet tickets can be purchased by contacting the Golden Village, Sunland Resort at 3600 West Florida Ave. Hemet, CA. 92545. 1-866-477-6154
For more information contact Patte Purcell at 1-702-219-6777.
