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JazzTrax this week: September 12th-13th
in this issue: - Peter White's 'Good Day'  -  Session Seats and Tables Available!
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Great Seats are still available for ALL Sessions of the October JazzTrax Catalina Island Festival!
With only weeks to the beginning this year's festival, there are plenty of great seats available for all three weekend's performances! You can secure the same seating for you and your guests in the historic Avalon Casino Ballroom for the entire weekend or choose the much sought after Table Seating that surrounds the Main Floor for the Session or Sessions of your choice. 
see seating chart online at jazztrax.tix.com and order online ~ or call a JazzTrax ticket representative who can help you choose the best seats available for each and every session! 

~ purchase full weekend and single session tickets here ~

JazzTrax Catalina Island Festival
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The JazzTrax Radio Show
Weekend of  September 12th-13th
Listen to this Week's 5-Hour
Showcase of the Absolute Newest!
 
 
JazzTrax Guest
A 'Good Day' with Peter White
 
Peter White's very first radio interview as he began his solo career 19 years ago was with Art Good on JazzTrax. This weekend he returns for the umpteenth time to debut yet another brand new CD, 'Good Day', Peter's first project of brand new compositions since 2004 (having done a project of covers & Christmas in between). Basia is a guest and Peter will tell the story of that song and other songs and how it came to be that British Keyboardist Oli Silk would have just spent the Summer staying at Peter White's home in Los Angeles. Peter will also remember his very first big stage solo concert... at the 1991 Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival and what he went through to figure that show out.
   
   
Archive Album
Jesse Cook  Spotlight **
 
The JazzTrax Festival Stage was  the site of the U.S. Debut in 1995 of French Canadian Rumba Guitarist Jesse Cook, who returns to that very Avalon Ballroom stage in October. This weekend as we get set for that great show and the forthcoming brand new Jesse Cook 'Rumba Foundation' to be released as he arrives on the Island, It's a Jesse Cook Best Songs Spotlight on this weekend's show including something from the forthcoming and all the way back to his 1995 debut.

Also this weekend you'll hear Fall's new George Benson, Jeff Golub, Greg Adams, Najee and all of Summer's finest. On-Line you don't have to wait till the weekend to hear this newest edition of JazzTrax...tune in on your computer right now!

** The JazzTrax Archives Album Spotlight takes a brief break until after October's JazzTrax Festival as Art presents Best Song Spotlights by some of the brightest Smooth Jazz stars set to step off boats in Avalon.
     
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Producer's Note
A Weekly Showcase of the Absolute Newest
 
 
Art GoodJust three weeks and counting to the start of this - our 23rd - October Smooth Jazz Extravaganza on Catalina Island. With Peter White kicking everything off, 'unplugged', at the Wrigley Ranch Thursday Night October 1st (and bringing with him the songs of his Brand New September CD 'Good Day') and on the other end, George Duke wrapping up three consecutive JazzTrax Festival weekends Sunday Night, Oct. 18th.

The 2009 Festival Poster and Full Festival Program will be available sometime middle to end of next week at JazzTrax.com. The new festival merchandise with our stunning new Logo Image, created by San Diego's Club Cohiba, with high end shirts to match, are running off the presses even as I speak. And all the newest CD's of all 30 performing artists will be on sale all month long. They are in shipment to Avalon right now.
I've gotten e-mails this Summer from festival goers who have moved from California, one back to Indiana, Who nonetheless cannot miss October on Smooth Jazz Island and even as it's more effort now, they are returning for the one weekend of the year they cannot miss for anything.

Let me mention a couple things you might not know that might have some of you at this last second saying,"Honey, look at this. Maybe we can go to Catalina Island and JazzTrax this year after all!" We all know the economy is improving, but even so, the hotels in Avalon are finally realizing the need to give up something to make it easier for you this year. Check out our Hotel Deals section at JazzTrax.com. And feel free to call your favorite hotel and see if they have deals they never had before. Ask if they have a 3rd night at half price on a 3-night stay. Ask if they'll give you a 4th night free to do Unplugged at the Ranch, if you are already staying three nights. Catalina Island Vacation Rentals is already offering, just that! There are deals to be had that didn't exist when you purchased your tickets. Deals to be had from even those you purchased from this year, that might add an extra night to your stay. But you'll need to ask now!

Like I said...it's almost here... don't miss the Magic of October on Catalina Island.
   
 
- Art Good
   JazzTrax Show and Festival Creator
 
 
The JazzTrax Catalina Island Festival
Thirty Artists over Three Weekends
in October on 'Smooth Jazz Island'
 
Make your Travel Plans
There are still great accommodations available!
 

Catalina Express
The Catalina Express provides the fastest boat service to the Santa Catalina Island , with up to 25 daily departures from San Pedro, Long Beach and Dana Point. These modern vessels whisk you to your romantic getaway in comfort and style. Aboard you will enjoy airline-style seating, cocktail service and friendly attendants. Secure parking is available at the Long Beach , San Pedro and Dana Point locations.

   

Island Express Helicopter Service
At 14 minutes long, the Island Express Helicopter Service is the fastest and most exhilarating transportation to Santa Catalina Island . Flights are available from Long Beach or San Pedro to exclusive heliports in Avalon and Two Harbors . The flight often overlooks pods of dolphins and whales, and always offers panoramic coastal views. More than just transportation; the Island Express Helicopter Service is the experience of a lifetime.

   

Karmel Shuttle
Mainland transportation to/from all Southern California airports to/from all Catalina Island boat/ferry and helicopter terminals. Door to door service from LAX, Long Beach or Orange County Airports. Offering complete package offers including: Roundtrip shuttle service from any airport, hotel, residence or business combined with Roundtrip boat or helicopter service, Island tours, Overnight accommodations and more! Simplify your Catalina Island trip with one phone call. Call today! 1-888-995-RIDE (7433)

   

Catalina Flyer
The Catalina Flyer is the West Coast's largest passenger carrying catamaran. Departing from Newport Beach , the Catalina Flyer features a richly appointed interior, sweeping sun decks, full-service cocktail lounges and stately viewing windows. The Catalina Flyer provides one roundtrip departure per day to Catalina Island.

   

Catalina-Marina Del Rey Flyer
The MARINA FLYER, Southern California's newest passenger ferry, provides fast-ferry service from MARINA DEL REY to Santa Catalina Island (both Avalon and Two Harbors), with multiple daily departures in high-season. Located just 8 minutes from LAX, and a short ride from West Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley, the MARINA FLYER is the convenient choice for visitors to Los Angeles. This very stable high-tech hydrofoil-assisted catamaran features spacious seating, panoramic views, a sun deck, Admirals Lounge and full snack and cocktail bar.

   
 
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The JazzTrax Radio Show in September
The 5-Hour Showcase of the Absolute Newest!
Each week featuring the Stars of Smooth Jazz
and a Classic Archive Album
 
Weekend of Sept. 12th-13th
Guest: Peter White to debut 'Good Day'
Best Song Spotlight: Jesse Cook

Weekend of Sept. 19th-20th
Guest: Newcomer Saxophonist Phillip Martin from Washington D.C. to Debut 'Realization'
Best Song Spotlight: Paul Brown & Marc Antoine

Weekend of Sept. 26th-27th
Guest: Catalina Island Bound Norman Brown
Best Song Spotlight: Peter White
 
 
 
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Look who's  coming to Catalina in October 
 
- Peter White -
- Mindi Abair -
- Keiko Matsui -
  
- Nick Colionne -
- Tim Bowman -
- Eric Darius -

- Paul Brown
  &  Marc Antoine -
- Pieces of a Dream -
- Bernie Williams -
 
- Najee -
- Jesse Cook -
- Kim Waters -

- Michael Lington -
- Paul Taylor -
- Jessy J -

- Earl Klugh -
- Norman Brown -
- George Duke -
 
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