Idyllwild Jazz in the Pines organizers are touting this year's event, scheduled Saturday Aug. 17 and Sunday Aug. 18, as a 20th anniversary celebration of their festival.
Artists this year include Grammy-winning vocalist and pianist Diane Schuur; the Harvey Mason Chameleon Project led by Grammy-nominated composure/percussionist Harvey Mason, featuring multiple Grammy-nominated pianist/vocalist Patrice Rushen; first-class jazz vocalist Janis Mann; 21-year-old American Idol finalist Casey Abrams and the Southland's own Euphoria Brass Band.
Also scheduled to perform are the P.S. Blues Band, Rocky Zharp & The Blues Crackers, Change Required, and others.
"This first-rate musical celebration continues to draw the young - and the young at heart - with an array of world-renowned artists and jazzy newcomers to the mile-high community in the San Jacinto Mountains," festival organizers said.
Festival tickets are $65 per day, or $100 for both days if purchased online. Children 12 and under are free if accompanied by a paying adult.
For anyone looking to get a head start on the festivities, there's a Patrons Dinner gala scheduled Friday Aug. 16. A limited number of packages are available at $250 per person until Monday Aug. 12.
All festival events take place on the Idyllwild Arts Academy campus at 52500 Temecula Road.
Gates open at 10 a.m. and concerts begin at 10:30 a.m. each day. Free parking in designated lots with shuttles running continuously from the center of town. Campus parking is limited to VIP ticket holders and handicapped only.
Proceeds from the event benefit the Idyllwild Arts Academy. Visit the event website for tickets and additional information at www.idyllwildjazz.com or call (951) 500-4090.
Note for Coachella Valley residents:
For $30 per person round trip, JAZZ TRANS will drive attendees to and from the event with pickups in Palm Springs and Palm Desert. Offer available Saturday Aug. 17 only.
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