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Hollywood and Highland Center in Hollywood, Calif., will present its Summer Wine & Jazz concert series beginning June 5 and continuing every Tuesday evening through Sept. 4.
Pete Escovedo’s Latin Jazz Orchestra opens the series, which will also feature Tom Scott, Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band, the Joey Defrancesco Trio, and many other jazz musicians performing live under the stars. Guests will enjoy fine wines while nibbling on an assortment of cheeses, fruits and breads prepared by Wolfgang Puck Catering.
All proceeds from the wine bar will directly benefit Project Angel Food, an organization whose mission is to deliver free and nutritious meals to men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS and other serious illness.
Wine & Jazz Series 2007 Lineup:
June 5
Pete Escovedo Latin Jazz Orchestra
June 12
Tom Scott
June 19
The Carl Saunders Bebop Big Band
June 26
Francisco Aguabella & His Latin Jazz Ensemble
July 3
Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band
July 10
No show this evening due to Espy Awards
July 17
Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band
July 24
Cedar Walton Trio
July 31
Luis Conte Cuba LA
Aug. 7
Steve Huffsteter Big Band
Aug. 14
Joey Defrancesco Trio
Aug. 21
Alex Acuna, Justo Almario & Tolu
Aug. 28
Alan Pasqua Jazz Collective
Sept. 4
Jose Rizo’s Jazz On The Latin Side All Stars
For more information, visit www.hollywoodandhighland.com
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