38 | SMOOTH JAZZ NEWS July 22-25 8th Annual Marcus Anderson’s Jazz AND Coffee Escape: Christmas In July Asheville, North Carolina Lineup: Wednesday, July 22: MAJACE Welcome & Reunion; Private Java Grand Soirée: Signature holiday cocktail, celebratory toast and performance by Dee Lucas, 8:20 p.m.; After-hang at Hotel Eve Jazz (off-site) Thursday, July 23: Christmas Eve Dinner & Comedy Show; performances by Marcus Anderson, Marcel Anderson and Rod Allison, 7 p.m.; After-Party & Cigar Lounge Friday, July 24: Naughty & Nice Brunch with music and a DJ; evening concerts featuring BK Jackson and Nicholas Cole, 6:35 p.m.; Althea Rene, 7:40 p.m.; Mindi Abair, 8:45 p.m.; VIP Late-Night After-Party Saturday, July 25: Conversations AND Coffee with the Anderson Family, hosted by Marcus Anderson; Artist Meet & Greet; evening concerts featuring Darnell “Showcase” Taylor, 6:35 p.m.; Rebecca Jade and Ellis Hamilton, 7:30 p.m.; Richard Elliot, 8:20 p.m.; Marcus Anderson, 9:25 p.m.; VIP Final After-Party Celebration Venue and host hotel: Asheville Renaissance Hotel, 31 Woodfin St., Asheville, North Carolina Getting there: Flights are available into the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) and the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP). The venue is approximately 15 miles from AVL and 65 miles from GSP. Tickets and information: www.MAJACE.net Aug. 14-15 The First Coast Smooth Jazz Festival Jacksonville, Florida Lineup: Friday, Aug. 14: All that Jazz Color and Sip hosted by Marcus Anderson, with DJ Experience, 2 p.m.; Royal Princess Dinner Cruise with performance by DJ and saxophonist Pierre Kendrick, 6 p.m.; Jax Jam hosted by Marcus Anderson featuring Nathan Mitchell, 9:45 p.m.; Riverfront Nightlife After-Party with DJ Red, AND Cigar Lounge hosted by Anderson, 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15: Conversations AND Coffee with Marcus Anderson, 8:45 a.m.; VIP Day Party–BirdWild Style featuring DJ Red, Ilya Serov, Marcel Anderson and Rebecca Jade, 11:30 a.m.; Key of Elegance Dinner Service, 4:30 p.m.; Marcus Anderson host welcome, 5:15 p.m.; performance by Jeff Ryan, 5:45 p.m.; Host & Foundation Segment with comedian Saseddrick Washington, 7:15 p.m.; performance by Andréa Lisa, 7:45 p.m.; headliner performance by Marcus Anderson, 8:45 p.m.; Riverfront Ambiance Aug. 23 23rd Annual City of Gardena Jazz Festival Gardena, California Lineup: TBA Venue: Rowley Park, 13220 S. Van Ness Ave., Gardena, California Getting there: Flights are available into the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), approximately 7 miles from the venue. Tickets and information: www.gardenajazzfestival.com, 310-217-9537 After-Party with DJ Red, 9:45 p.m.; AND Cigar Lounge hosted by Marcus Anderson Venues: Royal Princess Yacht, board from the Southbank Riverwalk, Jacksonville, Florida; DoubleTree by Hilton, 1201 Riverplace Blvd., Jacksonville, Florida Getting there: Flights are available into the Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), approximately 15 miles from the venue. Staying there: Please check website for options Tickets and information: https://firstcoastjazzfest.com continued from page 37
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