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JazzTrax this week: September 19th-20th
in this issue: - Art's Producer's Notes  -  This Week's Guest New Artist Phillip Martin
Catalina '09
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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! 

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JazzTrax Catalina Island Festival
Tickets
The JazzTrax Radio Show
Weekend of  September 19th-20th
Listen to this Week's 5-Hour
Showcase of the Absolute Newest!
 
 
JazzTrax Guest
A 'Realization' with Phillip 'Doc' Matin
and keyboardist Oli Silk
 
This week JazzTrax debuts yet another new 2009 Artist. He's actually on his 3rd set, but as Saxophonist Phillip 'Doc' Martin joins Art Good in the JazzTrax Studio this weekend, He's likely to finally hit it from coast to coast with his new 'Realization' CD. He was college acquaintances with Eric Darius in neighboring colleges in Florida and why Doc in the middle of his name? He's a dentist in The D.C. suburb of Silver Springs, Maryland. Full time dentist and full time musician. He's a first time JazzTrax guest just before he brings his live show to Catalina Island for the first time

Keyboardist Oli Silk is also on the show this weekend after spending the summer as a house guest of fellow Brit, Peter White in Los Angeles. Just before Oli comes to Catalina Island where he had his U.S. debut in 2006.
   
   
Archive Album
Paul Brown & Marc Antoine Best Songs Spotlight **
 
Just before Guitarist Paul Brown & Marc Antoine bring their combined collaboration effort to the Island for October's JazzTrax Festival, Art pulls them apart just for this one weekend to present a Marc Antoine Best Songs Spotlight, side by side, with a Paul Brown Best Songs Spotlight. Talk about an array of No. l and simply great guitar songs between these two smooth jazz Super Stars. Then they combine, back together again for the Catalina Island Festival.

** 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
October's Island Festival is almost heret
 
 
Art GoodTwo weeks and Counting to the three-weekend run of this, the 23rd annual, Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival. And a fore warning for those coming earlyf or our 2nd Weekend. We are not expecting there to be ANY tickets left for Mindi Abair Unplugged at the Wrigley Ranch. That show, Thursday Night, Oct. 8th is almost sold out. Peter White Unplugged at the Ranch Oct. lst, may reach sell out by that day. Beyond that there are still good seats And Tables left for all sessions, all three weekends.

The Autumn weather here in Southern California is already turning fabulous. Summer's extreme heat broke from sea to mountains to desert on Monday. Including Catalina Island, Just 26 miles off shore, the warm weather (in the 70's in Avalon) will now continue with summer like conditions deep into November. Just a light jacket for night times including Dancing at Descanso Beach at Midnight.

I have an assignment for you, but it's a fun one. All 30 concerts at the JazzTrax Festival are being Webcast Live, with Webcam pointed at the stage. You can be in the Avalon Ballroom...looking out to sea, for all Three Festival Weekends with your Ears and your Eyes, even if you can't make it in person this year. But go get some Hot New Speakers for your computer so the concerts really sound, like you are right there. If you are coming to the festival, there are still two weekends you probably won't be there. Build your anticipation for your trip by listening to the Live Webcast before you come. Or maximize your memories by listening afteryou've been to the Island.

I just helped a friend find accomodations for the JazzTrax Festival.THERE ARE STILL LOTS OF HOTELS AND RENTAL HOMES AND CONDO'S  still available for lodging in October in Avalon. JazzTrax.com will guide you, but if you are coming as more than two people,with friends or other couples, Try www.CatalinaVacations.com. Click 'Accomodations' (under the Buffalo's).Click either 'Rental Condo's' or 'Rental Houses' and you can select various properties and see pictures of that unit or property. Make it easy and be on the site when you call Catalina Island Vacation Rentals (310-510-2276) And they'll give you a list to look through on the website, still available for the weekend you want. You'll be surprised.

October is almost here. It's about to be Too Much Fun. Filled with Live Performances and Lifetime moments you'll never forget from your weekend on an Island, 26 Miles out to Sea. Because ya know... 'In All The World No Place Like This... for Jazz'.
   
 
- 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 August
The 5-Hour Showcase of the Absolute Newest
and a Classic Smooth Jazz Archive
 
Upcoming JazzTrax Guests

Weekend of Sept. 26th-27th
Guest: Catalina Island Bound Norman Brown
Best Song Spotlight: Peter White

Weekend of Oct. 3rd-4th
Guest: Jesse Cook to Debut 'The Rumba Foundation'
Best Song Spotlight: Four80East Best Songs

Weekend of Oct. 10th-11th
Guest: Catalina Island Bound George Duke
Best Song Spotlight: Keiko Matsui Best Songs

Weekend of Oct. 17th-18th
Guest: George Benson to Debut 'Songs & Stories'
Archive: Bobby Caldwell 2005 'Perfect Island Nights

Weekend of Oct. 24th-25th
Guest: Jeff Golub to Debut 'Blues for You'
Archive: Kirk Whalum 2000 'Unconditional'
 
 
 
Sponsor
 
Seaport Villiage Inn
JazzTrax Special 
$249.00 per person includes Friday through Monday, Including roundtrip boat, Breakfast each day, and shuttle service to and from the island boat terminal.

Seaport Village Inn:
800 2-CATALINA
(800) 222-8254
catalinacatalina.com
 
 
23rd Annual
Catalina Island
JazzTrax Festival
~ Since 1987 ~
 
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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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