JAZZ IN THE PINES Concert Series to Return to Idyllwild Arts This Summer

Idyllwild Arts Academy has announced the return of its popular annual fundraiser, Jazz In The Pines, marking its 29th year with an exciting lineup of live performances and workshops. The 2023 iteration will feature a robust lineup of performances by famed artists and students, taking place on the art school's 205-acre campus as well as select venues in the town of Idyllwild, including FERRO, Middle Ridge Winery, the Grand Idyllwild Lodge, Creekstone Lodge, Harvey House and Cafe Aroma. Two special events will be featured off the mountain, at The Merc in Temecula, CA. Guests can purchase tickets for individual events as well as an all-access pass: https://idyllwildarts.org/jazz-in-the-pines/

This year's Jazz In The Pines is curated once again by New York Times-featured jazz vocalist Rose Colella, who has performed at the festival for many years. Headliners include Grammy Award-Winning trumpeter John Daversa & Marshall Hawkins' Seahawk MOJO, along with Euphoria Brass Band, Joshua White, Sherry Williams, Yve Evans, Rose Colella, Tom Hynes, Dan St. Marseille, Bob Boss, Frank Fontaine, Tina Raymond & The Idyllwild Arts All-Star Student Jazz Combo.

The festival will feature thirteen venues hosting twenty-seven public performances, open master classes, book readings/signings and live podcast recordings, where guests are invited to join the conversation as Idyllwild Arts President Pamela Jordan interviews world-renowned artists for her podcast, "One World. One Idyllwild. The Series."

The new Jazz In The Pines Festival and Student Clinic restores the original vision of festival co-founder Dr. Marshall Hawkins, the legendary bassist, beloved teacher, and walking treasure trove of jazz. Centering around the Student Clinic, the two-week line-up of concerts builds a bridge between the professionals and the next generation of jazz artists:

"By bringing together artists of all ages, Jazz In The Pines now aligns with what Idyllwild Arts has done exceptionally well for nearly 75 years." Says Pamela Jordan, President, Idyllwild Arts. "By ensuring a continuing dialogue of artistic expression, younger generations are taught to embrace the universal language of the arts to change lives and connect with human kind."

Ticket sales directly support Idyllwild Arts to engage professional artists and educators, offer unique educational programs for global citizen artists, and provide scholarships for talented, young artists to attend Idyllwild Arts' world-class Boarding Arts High School and Summer Program.

To purchase tickets or for more information, visit https://idyllwildarts.org/jazz-in-the-pines/