Brian Culbertson assembles an array of jazz & funk stars for the 2014 Napa Valley Jazz Getaway.
While in the midst of the vineyards last June to shoot a promotional clip for the third annual Napa Valley Jazz Getaway, the flourishing jazz and wine festival’s Founder and Artistic Director Brian Culbertson
looked into the camera and vowed “More artists, more music, more food
and of course, more wine.” The hit-making contemporary jazz and R&B
mixologist is making good on his promise with the unveiling of the
powerhouse lineup of jazz and funk artists that will perform for the
many thousands of Getaway attendees who will come from all over the U.S.
to Napa Valley from June 11-15, 2014.
Slated to join Culbertson for five-days of concerts, wine tastings, fine dining and unique social opportunities are Eric Benét, Lee Ritenour, David Grusin, Ohio Players, Morris Day & The Time, Earl Klugh, Mavis Staples, Average White Band, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Eric Darius, David Benoit, Michael Lington, Eric Marienthal, Jazz in Pink featuring Gail Jhonson, Althea Rene and Karen Briggs, Cecil Ramirez and the comedic mind of Keenen Ivory Wayans.
VIP Packages are already sold out with Four-day Gold Packages ($499) on sale now through the Napa Valley Jazz Getaway website (www.NapaValleyJazzGetaway.me). Two-day Silver Packages ($229) will go on sale in late November.
The
2014 Napa Valley Jazz Getaway will open with several VIP-only events as
well as an exclusive Welcome Dinner Concert and Jam Session at renowned
chef Cindy Pawlcyn’s Wood Grill and Wine Bar with a performance by the Cecil Ramirez Quartet
along with Culbertson and saxophonist Lington for which a separate
ticket is required (available through the Getaway website for $125). The
Thursday night theme concert on June 12th will be Jazz
Legends at the Lincoln Theater, which will also be the venue for Friday
Night Funk Night. The music moves outdoors on June 14 & 15 to the breathtakingly beautiful setting at Jamieson Ranch Vineyards
for concerts that run from 4-10:30 PM. Afternoon happenings during the
Napa Valley Jazz Getaway include a cigar and port event hosted by
Lington with Ramirez and daily Wine Downs at the luxurious Westin Verasa Napa,
the host hotel that for the first time will be solely reserved for
guests of the Getaway. The Westin Verasa will also be the scene for the
hot Late Night Hangs scheduled for Thursday through Saturday
evenings post-concert during the Getaway at which fans can meet and
mingle with the artists after their stroll down the Cab Carpet. As in
previous editions of the Getaway, silent and live auctions will be held
to benefit The GRAMMY® Foundation, which supports music education
programs in schools, a mission of Culbertson, who raised nearly
$100,000 for the organization during the first two Napa Valley Jazz
Getaways.
Culbertson
said, “It is extraordinary how much the Napa Valley Jazz Getaway has
grown in just our third year and I’m so excited about our incredible
lineup for 2014, our biggest and best yet. In addition to being joined
by these legendary artists, I continue to invite more exquisite wineries
to be involved with the Getaway as well as many more unique restaurants
to be present at our outdoor events to provide a true ‘taste of Napa’
experience. I look forward to welcoming wine and jazz enthusiasts to the
beautiful Napa Valley once again.”
Culbertson
is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer who
became a fan favorite for the vitality and prodigious skills that he
brought to contemporary jazz ever since the release of his 1994 debut
disc, “Long Night Out,” signaled the arrival of a consistently
creative and engaging artist. The keyboardist and trombonist is back in
the recording studio working on his 14th collection, a remake
of the first album that he made in his crowded apartment bedroom
“studio” while he was a 20-year-old college student. But this time out,
instead of playing most of the instruments himself, he will be joined by
an all-star collective of contemporary jazz artists comprised of many
of the musicians that inspired him while recording the original. “Another Long Night Out” will be released in February 2014 in conjunction with the 20th anniversary of the first record. Additional information about Culbertson is available at www.BrianCulbertson.me.
Highlights of the 2013 Napa Valley Jazz Getaway can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=oaRaeCnhO6Y.
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About Napa Valley Jazz Getaway
Founded
by award-winning contemporary jazz hitmaker Brian Culbertson, the third
annual Napa Valley Jazz Getaway will take place in California wine
country June 11-15, 2014. Jazz and wine enthusiasts flock to Napa Valley
to celebrate the good life with their favorite musicians at this
unforgettable lifestyle experience curated by Culbertson, the Getaway’s
Artistic Director, host and featured performer. Festival goers will be
treated to spectacular concerts starring legendary jazz, R&B and
funk artists at the Lincoln Theater and Jamieson Ranch Vineyards as well
as at more intimate shows and VIP events hosted by winery partners.
Throughout the Getaway, fans have opportunities to meet and get to know
the musicians while feasting upon fine local cuisine, during wine
tastings and post-concert Late Night Hangs at the Westin Verasa Napa.
Silent and live auctions are held each year to benefit The GRAMMY®
Foundation, which funds music education programs. For more information,
please visit www.NapaValleyJazzGetaway.me andwww.BrianCulbertson.me.
About The Westin Napa Verasa
Ideally
located in downtown Napa, The Westin Verasa Napa features 180 rooms and
the full suite of Westin signature amenities and services designed to
inspire wellbeing. The Westin Verasa Napa is positioned on the bank of
the Napa River and across the street from the Napa Valley Wine
Train. Additionally, The Westin Verasa Napa is adjacent to the Oxbow
Public Market, a short stroll from the heart of Napa’s vibrant downtown
retail and dining district, blocks from the famed Silverado Trail, and
within walking distance of 15 of the Valley’s tasting rooms. All guest
rooms and suites feature a modern, residential design accented by a
soothing, neutral color palate, sleek custom furnishings and signature
Westin amenities such as the Heavenly Bed® featuring lush sheets, down
cushioning and a patented pillow-top mattress that cradles and contours
to the body for complete comfort. Another industry first, the Heavenly
Bath®, creates an invigorating spa-like experience, enhanced by the
brand’s Heavenly Shower®, Heavenly® Robe and exclusive White Tea Aloe
bath amenities. In-room, high-speed Internet access and an ergonomic
work space offer travelers convenience and productivity in a tranquil
setting.
About Jamieson Ranch Vineyards
Jamieson
Ranch Vineyards is the southernmost winery in the Napa Valley, one of
the world’s foremost winemaking regions. The estate’s more than 300
acres of gently rolling hills and terraced vineyards sit above the
picturesque San Pablo Bay, affording visitors unparalleled views from
our wraparound veranda. Guests are invited to sample small production
wines from our portfolio, take a behind-the-scenes tour of the cellar or
treat themselves to our newly launched wine pairing program, Napa Comfort Food: Wood-Fired & Wine-Friendly. www.jamiesonranch.com
NVJG & Brian Culbertson contact: Westin Napa contact: Jamieson Ranch contact:
Rick Scott 310.306.0375 Lauren Jennings 415.394.6500 Tim McDonald 707.363.0174
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