Remember that group called Jazz Attack that we mentioned in yesterday’s blog about the 2014 concert series at The Mountain Winery in Saratoga, Calif.?
Well, that same trio will open the 2014 Champagne Jazz Series at the Thornton Winery in Temecula, Calif., north of San Diego.
Peter White, Rick Braun and Euge Groove — collectively and individually — have been delighting smooth jazz fans for decades. Their sound is just perfect for an outdoor show on a warm evening, accompanied by sparkling wine and (for an extra charge) a gourmet supper.
Several other performers scheduled at The Mountain Winery also will be performing at Thornton, including Chris Isaak, Boz Scaggs and Trombone Shorty.
Here’s a look at the full Thornton schedule for 2014…
Saturday, May 17 – 7 p.m.
Jazz Attack featuring Peter White, Rick Braun and Euge Groove
Saturday, May 24 – 7 p.m.
Chris Isaak, with opening act
Saturday, June 14 – 7 p.m.
George Benson and comedian Alonzo Bodden
Saturday, June 21 – 7 p.m.
Lee Ritenour and Spyro Gyra
Thursday, July 3 – 7:30 p.m.
Boz Scaggs, with opening act
Saturday, July 5 – 7 p.m.
Kenny G, with opening act
Sunday, July 13 – 5 p.m.
Chris Botti
Saturday, July 19 – 7 p.m.
Pat Metheny Unity Group and Bruce Hornsby with Sonny Emory
Sunday, July 20 – 5 p.m.
Jesse Cook
Saturday, July 26 – 7 p.m.
Love & Soul featuring Norman Brown and Jonathan Butler
Saturday, August 2 – 7 p.m.
Bobby Caldwell and Keiko Matsui
Saturday, August 23 – 7 p.m.
Trombone Shorty, with opening act
Sunday, August 24 – 5 p.m.
Al Jarreau and Vincent Ingala
Saturday, September 13 – 7 p.m.
Returning Past Performer, with opening act Nick Colionne
Sunday, September 21 – 4 p.m.
Larry Graham and Euge Groove
Saturday, September 27 – 7 p.m.
Summer Horns featuring Dave Koz, Mindi Abair, Gerald Albright and Richard Elliot
Sunday, September 28 – 4 p.m.
Summer Horns featuring Dave Koz, Mindi Abair, Gerald Albright and Richard Elliot
Sunday, October 5 – 4 p.m.
Earl Klugh and Hiroshima
Saturday, October 11 – 7 p.m.
Returning Past Performer, with opening act DW3
Sunday, October 19 – 4 p.m.
David Sanborn, with opening act
To order tickets, click here.
I’ve attended several shows at Thornton through the years. This year, for the first time, I’m springing for the gourmet supper package when I attend the Chris Isaak concert on May 24. It’s a $75 up-charge, and the week following the show, I’ll let you know whether I thought it was worth it.
