West Coast Jazz Party Celebrates 15 Years

  I  

The West Coast Jazz Party in Irvine, Calif., will celebrate its 15th anniversary from September 3–6 with four days of traditional jazz at its traditional home of the Irvine Marriott Hotel and a Sunday cruise.

The lineup features Terry Gibbs, Jack Sheldon, Ken Peplowski, Ernie Andrews and Houston Person. Debby Boone’s tribute to Rosemary Clooney is also scheduled.

For more info go to westcoastjazzparty.com



  • James_Brandon_Lewis_by_Julien_Vonier_lo-res.jpeg

    James Brandon Lewis earned honors for Artist of the Year and Tenor Saxophonist of the Year. Three of his recordings placed in the Albums of the Year category.

  • Hal_Galper_Courtesy_halgalper.com_copy.jpg

    Galper was often regarded as an underrated master of his craft.

  • DownBeat_May_8%2C_1975_2.jpg

    Chuck Mangione on the cover of the May 8, 1975, edition of DownBeat.

    Chuck Mangione, Rest in Peace

    Chuck Mangione, one of the most popular trumpeters in jazz history, passed away on July 24 at home in Rochester, New…

  • Rodney_Whitaker_by_Lynne_Brown.jpg

    “Hamiet was one of the most underrated musicians ever,” says Whitaker of baritone saxophonist Hamiet Bluiett.


On Sale Now
September 2025
Kurt Elling
Look Inside
Subscribe
Print | Digital | iPad