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Summer Horns at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach

Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Summer Concert Series (photo by Ambrosevents/Ellis Moore Photography)

Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Summer Concert Series (photo by Ambrosevents/Ellis Moore Photography)

“I just got off the Dave Koz cruise, and l coming to see this show again!” a woman exclaim while handing her keys to the valet upon her arrival at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach for the Dave Koz & Friends “Summer Horns” concert.

Dave Koz & Gerald Albright (photo by Ambrosevents.com/Ellis Moore Photography)

Dave Koz & Gerald Albright (photo by Ambrosevents.com/Ellis Moore Photography)

As I entered the grassy, outdoor amphitheatre overlooking Back Bay at sunset, I spotted a man wearing one of the jazz shirts we sell. I approached him and said, “I recognize that shirt!” Not recognizing me, the person who sold it to him, he responded, “I bought this several years ago at the Seabreeze Jazz Festival.” I told him that he bought it at the Smooth Jazz News booth at that festival in Panama City Beach, Florida. “That’s right!” he said, then explained that he was a subscriber, found out about this show from the ad in the magazine, and flew from Georgia to see Dave Koz & his friends Mindi Abair, Gerald Albright and Richard Elliot performing one of their final “Summer Horns” shows of 2014.

Summer Horns Encore at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Summer Concert Series  (photo by Ambrosevents.com/Ellis Moore Photography)

Summer Horns Encore at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Summer Concert Series (photo by Ambrosevents.com/Ellis Moore Photography)

The standing-room-only crowd danced, cheered and clapped along for two hours of instrumental covers (with vocals by Tracy Carter and Mindi on some of the tunes) from some of the best horn-based songs from bands such as Chicago, Tower of Power, Earth Wind & Fire, James Brown, and an exceptionally soul-stirring rendition of Dave Brubeck’s “Take 5.”

Mindi Abair singing to an excited crowd at the Hyatt (photo by Ambrosevents.com/Ellis Moore Photography)

Mindi Abair singing to an excited crowd at the Hyatt (photo by Ambrosevents.com/Ellis Moore Photography)

After a week suffering through record heat, humidity and a destructive storm that ravaged parts of Southern California (compliments of Hurricane Odile), it was so refreshing to enjoy cooler temperatures, near the coast, all the while being entertained by Dave Koz & his extremely talented friends!

Here are some other photos from last night’s show:

Mindi Abair, Richard Elliot, Gerald Albright & Dave Koz signing autographs at the Hyatt (photo by Ambrosevents.com/Ellis Moore Photography)

Mindi Abair, Richard Elliot, Gerald Albright & Dave Koz signing autographs at the Hyatt (photo by Ambrosevents.com/Ellis Moore Photography)

Dave Koz & Mindi Abair (photo by Ambrosevents.com/Ellis Moore Photography)

Dave Koz & Mindi Abair (photo by Ambrosevents.com/Ellis Moore Photography)

Nathaniel Kearny Jr. & Dave Koz (photo by Ambrosevents.com/Ellis Moore Photography)

Nathaniel Kearny Jr. & Dave Koz (photo by Ambrosevents.com/Ellis Moore Photography)

The Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Summer Concert Series presents three more shows for its 2014 season: Natalie Cole (Sept. 26), Brian Culbertson (Oct. 3) and Tower of Power with Average White Band (Oct. 10). For tickets or information, visit www.hyattconcerts.com or call 949-360-7800.

 

Ticket giveaway Tuesday!

Enter to win tickets to see Jonathan Butler & Harvey Mason at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Summer Concert Series, Friday, Aug. 22 (www.hyattconcerts.com)

Jonathan Butler will be performing at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Summer Concert Series on Friday, Aug. 22

Jonathan Butler is scheduled to perform on Friday, Aug. 22, at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Summer Concert Series

Congratulations to Pamela Bates of Los Angeles, CA, she won a pair of tickets to see Jonathan Butler & Harvey Mason at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Summer Concert Series on Friday, Aug. 22! Visit www.hyattconcerts.com for show details.

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The Gardena Jazz Festival featuring Dave Koz & Friends “Summer Horns” with Mindi Abair, Gerald Albright & Richard Elliot, as well as Euge Groove, Brian Simpson & more, Sunday, Aug. 24 (www.gardenajazzfestival.com)!

Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns with Mindi Abair, Gerald Albright and Richard Elliot will be performing at the Gardena Jazz Festival on Sunday, Aug. 24

Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns with Mindi Abair, Gerald Albright and Richard Elliot will be performing at the Gardena Jazz Festival on Sunday, Aug. 24

Euge Groove is scheduled to perform at the Gardena Jazz Festival on Sunday, Aug. 24

Euge Groove is scheduled to perform at the Gardena Jazz Festival on Sunday, Aug. 24

We’ll choose first from those who have commented on blog post https://smoothjazznews.wpengine.com/blog/?p=458, then from entrants of our Win Free Cool Stuff contest, www.smoothjazznews.com/freestuff.php. Good luck!

Congratulations to Lois Bush of Gold River, CA. She won a pair of tickets to the Gardena Jazz Festival, Aug. 24! Dave Koz & Friends “Summer Horns” with Mindi Abair, Gerald Albright & Richard Elliot, along with Euge Groove, Brian Simpson & more are scheduled to perform! Visit www.gardenajazzfestival.com for festival details.

 

Jazz outings this weekend in California

Paul Taylor is scheduled to perform at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Summer Concert Series on Friday, Aug. 15

Paul Taylor is scheduled to perform at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Summer Concert Series on Friday, Aug. 15

Spencer Day is opening for Paul Taylor at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Summer Concert Series on Friday, Aug. 15

Spencer Day is opening for Paul Taylor at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Summer Concert Series on Friday, Aug. 15

Looking for a fun jazz outing this weekend? Here are some suggestions:

Friday, Aug. 15

Paul Taylor and Spencer Day (as the opening act) are scheduled to perform at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Summer Concert Series on Friday, Aug. 15, 7pm, 1107 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach, California.

Tickets and information: www.HyattConcerts.com, 949-360-7800.

Warren Hill is scheduled to perform at Jazz at the Creek in San Diego on Saturday, Aug. 16

Warren Hill is scheduled to perform at Jazz at the Creek in San Diego on Saturday, Aug. 16

Saturday, Aug. 16

Warren Hill, DW3 & J. White are scheduled to perform at Jazz at the Creek presented by Wells Fargo on Saturday, Aug. 16, 3pm, Market Creek Plaza Amphitheatre, 310 Euclid Ave., San Diego, California.

Tickets and information: www.jazzatthecreeksd.com, 858-650-3190.

Chris Botti is scheduled to perform at the Rodney Strong Summer Concert Series in Healdsburg, California, on Saturday, Aug. 16

Chris Botti is scheduled to perform at the Rodney Strong Summer Concert Series on Saturday, Aug. 16

Chris Botti is scheduled to perform at Rodney Strong Vineyards 24th Annual Summer Concert Series on Saturday, Aug. 16, 5pm,  11455 Old Redwood Hwy., Healdsburg, California.

Tickets and information: www.omegaevents.com, www.rodneystrong.com, 707-869-1595.

DW3 is scheduled to perform at Jazz at the Creek in San Diego on Saturday, Aug. 16, and at Spaghettini's Legendary Brunch on Sunday, Aug. 17, in Seal Beach, California

DW3 is scheduled to perform at Jazz at the Creek in San Diego on Saturday, Aug. 16, and at Spaghettini’s Legendary Brunch on Sunday, Aug. 17, in Seal Beach, California

Sunday, Aug. 17

DW3 is scheduled to perform at Spaghettini’s Legendary Champagne Brunch on Sunday, Aug. 17, 10am, Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California.

Reservations and information: www.spaghettinisb.com, 562-596-2199.