Contact Information: CONTACTS Maggie Kildee Event Spokesperson Camarillo Art & Jazz Festival 805-482-8257 Diane Rumbaugh Media Contact 805-493-2877
Jazz Headliners and Local Artists Set the Stage for 2007 Camarillo Art & Jazz Festival
| Source: Camarillo Art & Jazz Festival
CAMARILLO, CA--(Marketwire - July 19, 2007) - Some of the most respected jazz performers in
the country, along with talented local jazz musicians and artists, will
take center stage during the 2007 Camarillo Art & Jazz Festival, presented
by the City of Camarillo, on August 10 - 12 at venues throughout Camarillo.
"We're thrilled with this year's line-up," says Maggie Kildee, festival
spokesperson. "The musicians and artists represent the very best of
professional and local talent. Festival goers are in for a weekend filled
with sights and sounds that will delight their senses."
Many festival concerts will be emceed by Pat Prescott, weekday morning
co-host on the popular Los Angeles jazz radio station KTWV-FM, "The WAVE."
The festival kicks off Friday, August 10 at 7:30 p.m. in Constitution Park
(corner of Carmen Drive and Paseo Camarillo) with a free concert by jazz
keyboardist Gregg Karukas featuring vocalist Ron Boustead. Karukas has
emerged over the years as one of the smooth jazz genre's most dynamic and
inspiring live performers. He was the original keyboardist with the
Rippingtons and recorded the classic "Moonlighting" project with Kenny G
and David Benoit. He has released 10 solo CDs. His latest CD, "Looking Up,"
is filled with melodic, rhythmically diverse sounds and his trademark
sophisticated acoustic piano melodies.
On Saturday, August 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Old Town Camarillo,
including Dizdar Park, becomes the site of a free art walk and numerous
jazz concerts with local artists and musicians. Artisans will feature their
paintings, photography, sculptures and ceramic pieces at the park and along
Ventura Boulevard. Local musicians scheduled to perform during the day
include Jeanne Tatum and Company (10 a.m. to 11 a.m.), Tom Henson "Swing
Shift" (11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.), Jazzheads featuring Bryan McCann (1 p.m.
to 2 p.m.), Riverboat Dixie (2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.) and Heart to Heart (4
p.m. to 5 p.m.). Performing at the Farmer's Market, also on Ventura
Boulevard, will be Teka (1 p.m. to 2 p.m.), Bluez Boyz (2:30 p.m. to 3:30
p.m.) and Vega (4 p.m. to 5 p.m.).
On Saturday night, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., the Studio Channel Islands Art
Center at Cal State University Channel Islands opens its doors for studio
tours and an art exhibit. During that time, Hot Club, a swing jazz band,
will perform in the Studio Courtyard. Dinner under the stars will be served
at 7 p.m. followed by a live art auction at 7:30 p.m. The evening
headliner, famed sax performer Eric Marienthal and his band, will take the
stage at 8:15 p.m.
Among Marienthal's 11 solo CDs is his latest, "Got You Covered." Six of
Marienthal's recordings have made it to the top 10 of the National
Contemporary Jazz Radio Charts and two have reached number one.
Marienthal's "Oasis" CD hit the top 5 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz
Chart. Shortly after that, he was voted one of the year's "Favorite Alto
Sax Players" in Jazziz Magazine's Reader's Poll along with David Sanborn
and Phil Woods.
The weekend of music and art concludes on Sunday, August 12, with an art
walk and lunch beginning at 12:30 p.m. at Camarillo Ranch House. R&B, jazz
and contemporary vocalist Christine Day and a special guest perform at 2
p.m. A Southern California native, Day has performed with such talents as
Richard Smith, Michael Lington, Tony Maiden of Rufus, Chris Standring,
Everette Harp, Shilts, Rayford Griffin and Brandon Fields.
Proceeds from the weekend support the Boys & Girls Club of Camarillo, the
Camarillo Arts Council, the Studio Channel Islands Art Center, the Pat
Richards Art Scholarship for a CSUCI student and the Maggie Kildee Fund for
the Pleasant Valley Education Foundation.
"This event brings some of the best visual artists in the area and some
outstanding jazz musicians together -- and places them in some of the most
uniquely lovely locations in Camarillo, resulting in an absolutely magical
weekend," says Kildee. "And the bonus is, it benefits some very worthy
organizations."
Presenting festival sponsor is the City of Camarillo. Event sponsors are
Cami Pinsak and Bob Taylor of Keller-Williams, Keller-Williams Community
Leadership Fund, and the Ventura County Star.
Ticket prices for Saturday and Sunday concerts are $37.50 (one-day festival
seating) and $70 (two-day festival seating). VIP tickets to events and
private receptions are also available. For a festival schedule, concert and
art walk information, complete ticket pricing, directions and artist bios,
go to www.camarilloartandjazz.com or call 805-484-4383. Advance tickets
are also available at www.Ticketmaster.com.
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