Smooth Jazz News - April-May - 2026

APRIL/MAY 2026 | 43 Dec. 28-31 Mindi Abair’s Wine and Jazz New Year’s Eve 2026 San Diego, Coronado Island, California Lineup: Monday, Dec. 28: Private dinner and wine tasting with Mindi Abair and her wine-expert husband, Eric Guerra, limited to 10 guests, at a high-end downtown Coronado restaurant. This dining and fine wine experience includes a gift bottle of WineandJazz. com’s inaugural release of their flagship 2023 Whiteboard “The Beginning” Oakville, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Visit website for details. Tuesday, Dec. 29: Exclusive VIP Wine + Food Experience: Savor a small-group evening of fine food, wine and an unplugged performance by Abair. Wednesday, Dec. 30: Food & Wine Reception: Indulge in a culinary and wine pairing experience with a breathtaking bayfront performance under the sun featuring Casey Abrams (“American Idol”). Premiere Opening Night Concert featuring Vincent Ingala and Tatiana Tate, hosted by Abair. Thursday, Dec. 31: Wine & Jazz Grand Tasting: Dive into a lively and fun wine and jazz pairing event hosted by Abair and Eric “Cork Dork” Guerra, where great music meets exceptional wines in a dynamic setting. Red Carpet Meet & Greet: Meet the stars, snap a photo and mingle during an artist meet-and-greet. New Year’s Eve Grand Celebration Dinner & Show: Immerse yourself in an electrifying, star-studded evening! Indulge in the finest cuisine while enjoying a captivating concert featuring the soulful sounds of Abair, multi-instrumentalist Ingala, the powerhouse vocals of Ms. Monét, Abrams, Tate and the dance party sensation DW3. Midnight Toast Venue: Loews Coronado Bay Resort, 4000 Coronado Bay Road, Coronado, California Getting there: Flights are available into the San Diego International Airport (SAN), approximately 13 miles from the venue. Tickets and information: www.mindiabair.com/new-yearseve-2026 : Private dinner and dinner and wine and wine tasting with tasting with Mindi and her wine-expert husband, wine-expert husband, Eric Guerra, limited to 10 high-end downtown Coronado restaurant. This dining wine experience includes a gift bottle of WineandJazz. of WineandJazz. inaugural release of their of their flagship 2023 Whiteboard Eric “Cork Dork” Guerra, where great music Red Carpet Meet Carpet Meet Meet & Greet: Meet New Year’s Eve Grand Eve Grand yourself in an the finest Mindi Abair’s 2025 Wine and Jazz New Year’s Eve celebration at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort in San Diego, California continued on page 44

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