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Newport, Oregon Buzzes with Jazz, Wine All Summer (Newport, Oregon) – Oregon’s coast is known for many things, but being a jazz destination is a new one. Leave it to Newport, on the central coast, to reinvent itself as the jazz mecca of western Oregon, even rivaling Portland, with Newport’s huge upcoming festival and a few other venues diving deep into the swing thing. For a town of its size, Newport has an extraordinary number of active venues, bringing a whole new level to the tourism business that dominates the town. Especially in the Nye Beach area, this beachy resort will be filled with sounds of jazz throughout the summer – climaxing in the great Jazz At Newport festival happening September 7 – 10. The fun doesn’t end with the engaging sounds of this uniquely American musical art form. Newport augments its jazz scene with exceptional cuisine and fine wines, creating an experience that again not only rivals the listening and club-going experience of Portland, but Newport’s culinary and wine fireworks trump the Portland scene hands down. Blu Cork Wine Bar is the now-legendary hotspot for jazz and other forms, with live music happening every weekend year round. This is all done with some of the best wines of the northwest and the world close at hand, and the cutting-edge gourmet cuisine created by the Trusty family. Blu Cork’s full live music schedule is listed below. Then there are the Jazz Fridays at the Newport Performing Arts Center, where jazz floats through the air every Friday. The Jazz Friday Series, presented by the Jazz at Newport Festival, highlights local jazz musicians in a coastal setting. All shows, which begin at 7 p.m., are performed in front of the enormous, ocean view window at the Newport Performing Arts Center, in the center’s lobby. The performances lead up to the Jazz at Newport Festival and its shows and lectures all over Newport, September. 7 – 10. The series also features fine Northwest wines and light dinner fare prepared Newport restaurant Quimby’s. Chef Mike Downing is showcasing wineries Chateau Bianca, Chateau Lorane, Kramer Vineyards, Namaste, Pioneer Hopyard, Stangeland Vineyards, Saginaw, Secret House Vineyards, Brandborg and David Hill. Cost per person is $5. Call (541) 265-ARTS for tickets. The music lineup for Jazz Fridays: July 21 - Bill Hartsell and Richard Sharpless (Solo jazz guitarists featuring two unique styles). July 28 - David Hutson Quartet (David Hutson, saxophone; Ron Green, bass; Pat George, piano; Rick LaDoux, drums; and Patti George vocals). August 4 - Greg Ernst Duo (Greg Ernst on guitar with bassist Cory Culberhouse). August 11 - Chance Planet (Joshua Carson, drums; Steve Williams, bass; Gary Baker, guitar; and Joe Armenio, keyboards). August 18 - Uneven Surface (Gerrard Bellavita, guitar; Peter Lawson, trumpet; Kathleen Rich, piano; Barbara LePine, drums; Steve Williams, bass; John Trullinger, saxophone/flute; and Sue McEneny, vocals). August 25 - Twisted Gypsy (Evans Longshore, bass; Randy Davenport, guitar; and Jim Cuoni, fiddle). September 1 - Perpetua (Randy Madnick, percussion; Steve Burkle, piano; Steve Cook, bass; Joshua Carson, drums; and Bill Hartsell, guitar). The 2006 Summer Jazz Series is sponsored by Animal Medical Care, Barney & Larkin Construction, Coast Graphic Arts Media, Robert Connell, Attorney at Law, Forinash Gallery, Grimstad & Associates, Holistic Counseling Center, Holt Mortgage, Jerilyn & Co., Life Cycle Financial Planning, New York Life Insurance, Oceana Natural Foods Co-op, Oregon Coast Appraisal, reNvision and The Wood Gallery. At Blu
Cork Wine Bar, this coming weekend is “diva weekend,”
featuring two of Blu Cork’s more popular female attractions. July 27 - Darrell Grant and 1 O'clock Jump (pianist with his jazz trio) July
28 - John Bringetto (jazz, trumpet) August 4 - Sons of Beaches August 5 - Gregory Ernst Duo August 12 - Tim Trautman (pianist) August 18 & 19 - Beth Willis August 24 - Annie Averre and Mike Horsfall (jazz) August 25 - David Hutson and Jazz All Stars August 26 - Sons of Beaches September 1 - David Hutson and Jazz All Stars September 8 - Tall Jazz (Portland jazz trio, part of Jazz at Newport festival) September 9 - Halie Loren (singer, part of Jazz at Newport festival) All shows 7
p.m. and free. Blu Cork Wine Bar is at 613 SW Third Street, Newport.
541-265-2257. |
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