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The Westgate Hotel Kicks Off Summer with the 5th Annual Sunset Poolside Jazz Series
Every Thursday starting June 7 thru September 13, jazz enthusiasts will sway and groove to the sounds of Southern California’s finest jazz talents offering an eclectic jazz experience poolside at the Westgate Hotel. Set against a backdrop of downtown San Diego’s skyline at sunset, the event series will feature a different performance every week, complimented by signature cocktails, wine and craft beer, as well as a gourmet array of appetizers and tapas. The music starts at 6:30 p.m. and lasts until 9:30 p.m.
The San Diego Entertainer is giving away complementary food and beverage vouchers to enjoy 2 drinks and 2 appetizers while enjoying a concert at the Poolside Jazz Series at the Westgate Hotel. Scroll down and enter to win!
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The talent is curated by Gilbert Castellanos, a leading top-call jazz musician, bandleader, composer, producer and educator in the San Diego and international circuit.
Award-winning mixologist Irving Gonzalez recently unveiled a collection of summer-inspired libations perfect for sipping at the poolside setting including the Copacabana Mai Tai, Hemingway Daiquiri and French Martini. Executive Chef Fabrice Hardel’s seasonal event menu features Grassy Bar Oysters, Octopus Carpaccio and Baja Prawn Tacos.
From solo artists to trios, the lineup of performers is sure to set the mood for a romantic evening or celebration.
Charlie Arbelaez Credit @charliearbelaez twitter
June 7: Charlie Arbelaez Trio – His performances exude a high level of dedication to his art as well as an incredible amount of energy!
Erika Davies Credit Erika Davies Facebook
June 14: Erika Davies – A former staple at live shows by Gregory Page, San Diego’s premier Tin Pan Alley-influenced troubadour, Davies has been performing locally as a solo artist for more than 10 years.
Leonard Patton Credit Leonard Patton Website
June 21: Leonard Patton Trio – Patton’s rich, smoky voice, unique style, and sensational scat gained him entrance into San Diego’s jazz scene.
Ian Tordella Credit Ian Tordella Website
June 28: Ian Tordella – Tordella’s compositions are harmonically in the realm of post-bop, but strongly influenced by indie-rock, trip-hop, and electronica.
Coral MacFarland Thuet Credit Coral MacFarland Websit
July 5: Coral Macfarland Thuet – Equally comfortable singing in Spanish, English and Portuguese, her repertoire combines jazz and the music of Latin America.
Curtis Taylor Credit Curtis Taylor Facebook
July 12: Curtis Taylor – Taylor is a Grammy Award winning trumpeter with a lyrical and melodic improvisational style.
Irving Flores Credit Irving Flores Website
July 26: Irving Flores – Flores presents different aspects and influences of jazz that he has acquired through his 38 years professionally in music.
Lorraine Castellanos Credit Lorraine Castellanos Facebook
August 2: Lorraine Castellanos – Lorraine is a jazz vocalist and classic guitarist. She has an intense passion for music, evident in her perceptive phrasing and tone, both as an instrumentalist and vocalist.
Steph Johnson Credit: Carey Braswell
August 9: Steph Johnson Trio – This jazz-centric trio consists of powerhouse singer Steph Johnson, bass player Rob Thorsen and young drum master Fernando Gomez.
Matt Dibiase Credit Matt Dibiase Facebook
August 16: Matt DiBiase – Matt strives to bring a gregarious and enthusiastic energy to all the music he creates with the intention of enabling people to come to a deeper understanding of themselves.
Allison James Tucker Credit Allison James Tucker Facebook
August 21: Allison Adams Tucker – Multi-lingual jazz vocalist Allison Adams Tucker began singing before she could speak and has entertained audiences across the globe.
Gilbert Castellanos Credit San Diego Symphony
August 30: Gilbert Castellanos Trio – Internationally acclaimed trumpeter, Castellanos has played with jazz legends including Dizzy Gillespie, Liza Minnelli, and George Brown to name a few.
Sam Hirsh Credit Lev Tsimring
September 6: Sam Hirsh – Hirsh began playing the piano at the age of 4. He began playing jazz his freshman year of high school and starting playing professional one year later.
Robert Dove Credit Robert Dove Website
September 13: Robert Dove – Dove is a saxophonist who has had the opportunity to perform at a multitude of venues and events spanning across the country.
Reservations are not required however there is a $25 per person food and beverage minimum. The tables are first come, first serve. For more information, please visit www.westgatehotel.com.
Enter below to win a voucher for 2 drinks and 2 appetizers ($60 value) at the Westgate Hotel during their 5th Annual Sunset Poolside Jazz Series!
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