TICKETS
Please note: The festival will take place rain or shine.
Please keep up-to-date on weather reports and plan your attire and preparations accordingly.
Please see below or click here for parking, what to bring, policies, etc.
DATE
Saturday,
August 20, 2022
TIME
12 – 8pm
VENUE
Mountain Brook Vineyards
ADDRESS
731 Phillips Dairy Rd. Tryon, NC
On site: Variety of food options via food trucks and artists selling a variety of original and handcrafted items.
Lodging
Book here for the Jazz Fest rate at Hampton Inn by Hilton Greer Greenville
Book here for the Jazz Fest rate at the AC Hotel Spartanburg
Transportation
Book your transportation to the Jazz Fest through Van in Black
FEATURED ARTISTS
The Jamie Wright Band
The Jamie Wright Band literally surrounds an event with music creating an entertaining atmosphere that compliments the occasion. A local favorite in the upstate area, The Jamie Wright band has an array of talented musicians and a diversified repertoire of musical styles – from Jazz, Funk to dance…etc. The Jamie Wright Band brings members from several walks of life, that have combined there musical gifts to be heard and seen by all who are true music lovers.
Gino Rosaria
Gino Rosaria, born and raised in Curaçao, developed an interest in music at an early age. Growing up on a very culturally diverse island, Gino learned to speak four different languages fluently. The influence of the many cultures allowed him to learn and play many different kinds of music, which became a part of his identity. Later on he grew to enjoy Jazz, Latin, and Classical music the most. Gino started performing on a regular basis in his early teens.
Gino moved to the US in 2003 to study music under the world renowned Daisy De Luca Jaffe. In 2009, he graduated with a Master’s degree in Classical Music Performance. Gino then started taking private Jazz lessons with Jazz pianist David Shelander, who studied with Bill Evans. During his time in the US. Gino went on to win many competitions and appeared on national TV and radio stations performing solo, chamber, and with orchestra. Today Gino performs and does studio work on a regular basis with some of the best musicians around, including award winning artists such as violinist Karen Briggs, Jazz clarinet player Tim Laughlin, flutist Kim Scott, jazz guitarist Adam Hawley, and flutist Althea Rene.
In 2016, Gino started a new project called Groove Symphony where he released all original music inspired by his newborn Simon. In 2017 Gino’s Groove Symphony project won an award for Best Funk/Fusion EP from the Akademia in Los Angeles. Today Gino travels as an educator teaching master classes, as a producer producing music for clients all over the world, as a sideman/musical director for many national acts, and as a performing artist continuously writing and performing original music. Gino also holds an artist-in-residence position at a mega church in Pensacola FL.
Gino released his first contemporary jazz album in the summer of 2019. On that album he features several heavy hitters such as Marcus Anderson, Althea Rene, Elan Trotman, Adam Hawley, and more. His radio single “Night Groove” made it onto billboard within the first week! The single made it onto the top 30 on most of the contemporary jazz charts.
“My goals are to continue giving virtuoso piano performances in both Jazz and Classical music…” says Gino. His Curaçao roots are heard all over his music, and Gino is very proud of that.
Dee Lucas
National recording artist and saxophonist Dee Lucas has been noted as the hardest working indie artist in contemporary jazz while steadily growing his brand and fan base beginning with Remembrance in 2004. Thereafter, it has been a steady showcase of unique stylings with Something to Ride 2 (2007), Standing Room Only (2010), Rebirth of the Smooth (2012), The Smooth Factor (2014), Going Deeper (2016), The Sweet Spot (2017), Going Left (2018), and the critically-acclaimed The Time Is Now (2020).
“The Time Is Now” marked his his 9th worldwide release and is arguably considered his best work to date. It features some of the brightest producers and special guest artists in Adam Hawley, Blake Aaron, Darryl Williams, David P. Stevens, Lew Laing, Jr., Gino Rosaria, & George Freeman. Dee’s latest album has been positioned on several music charts including the Billboard Top 20 Smooth Jazz charts. It also was recently nominated for the Indie Soul Smooth Jazz Album of the Year award.
As as runner-up in the 2007 Capital Jazz Festival Competition, Dee Lucas has co-billed with an extensive number of artists such as Boney James, Norman Brown, Ronnie Laws, Nnenna Freelon, Hugh Masekela, Gregg Karukas, Peter White, Nick Colionne, Michael Franks, Peabo Bryson, Miki Howard, The Mahattans, and Howard Hewett just name a few. He has performed at several jazz festivals such as The Arizona Jazz Festival, The Jacksonville Jazz Festival, The Savannah Jazz Festival, The Atlanta Jazz Festival, & The Myrtle Beach Jazz Festival
Lucas has recently released a new single titled ‘Hot Ice’ featuring keyboardist Gino Rosaria to kick off the 2022 campaign. It has already garnered raved reviews which will set the table for his 10th album release “No Boundaries” scheduled later in the fall.
Blake Aaron
Right out of the gate and following in the footsteps of the album Color and Passion, which had THREE #1 Billboard singles and one #1 Song of the Year on the Radiowave charts for the year 2019, Blake Aaron’s upcoming album release, Love and Rhythm rockets out of the gate with its first #1 Billboard single, “Feels So Right.” Now a Billboard #1 producer himself as well as an artist with his self-produced, silky-smooth “Fall for You,” as well as producing Billboard #1 songs for other artists, Aaron also teams up with hit producers Darren Rahn with the #1 Billboard single, “Groovers and Shakers,” the #1 for all of 2019 Radiowave single, “Drive,” with Adam Hawley for the #1 Billboard single featuring saxophonist Najee, “Sunday Strut,” and with fellow hitmaker, Greg Manning for the most recent #1 Billboard single, “Feels So Right.”
Named “a genius on the guitar” by the Los Angeles Times, “Aaron’s guitar playing is stellar.” by The Jazz World, ”Take your pick-he’s a good picker!” by Jazz Weekly, “…one of the greatest treasures as a guitarist,” by Najee, and “a guitar player’s guitarist” by Critical Blast, Blake Aaron launched his career as an L.A. studio musician/sideman and has recorded and/ or performed with artists such as Philip Bailey (Earth Wind and Fire), Sheila E., Frank Stallone, Bobby Womack and Carlos Santana (Womack-Save the Children), The Gap Band, Lakeside, Dynasty, Little Anthony, Ronnie Laws, Keiko Matsui, Najee, Warren Hill, Bill Champlin (Chicago), Ellis Hall (Tower of Power) and many others.
A first call TV & Film Session Guitarist, Aaron has worked for a laundry list of television shows such as 15 years with Fox’s “MAD TV,” Steven Seagal’s “Half Past Dead 2,” “Super Dave Osborne”, “The Next Best Thing” (ABC), “The Mother Love Show,” (FOX) and “The Ben Stiller Show” (FOX). In the fall of 2021, Blake Aaron became a music professor at the prestigious Cal Baptist University.
Phil Denny
#1 Billboard recording artist Phil Denny has become a household name in contemporary jazz and remains a topic of conversation and interest among an international audience. Impressive artistry, presence and passion combined with a unique ability to connect with people on and off the stage have earned Denny a resume of notable achievements in just a short time and give reason to play on.
The 11x Billboard charting, independent artist has been described as a passionate and soulful player often captivating audiences with his smooth, sexy yet energetic style. Friends and fans alike often describe him as a people’s musician having developed and maintained a very active, loyal, and ever-growing fan base even before the release of his internationally recognized 2012 debut CD, Crossover.
The identifiable sound of his silky-smooth tenor sax is perhaps most familiar on the hit track Diggin’ On which scored an impressive #13 position on the Billboard chart in 2017 from the sophomore release, Upswing (2015). Align, the fourth studio album released in June 2018 is an eclectic collection of eleven original tracks and welcomes great artist collaborations. The debut single, Switch Up earned a career first Billboard #1 as well as the top spot on the Mediabase and Smooth Jazz Network charts. “Feel Alright” feat. David P. Stevens earned an impressive #2 on Billboard in 2019. The latest EP release, “Urban Troubadour” has already seen 3 hit singles including “Lifted” posting up at #5 on Billboard, “Tough Get Goin'” feat. Ryan Montano scored a #7on Billboard, and the title track was the #1 single on Billboard to start 2022.
Performances of note to date include an appearance at the 2012 Dubai International Jazz Festival, Headlining Jazz Under the Stars 2013 in Nairobi, Kenya, co-headlining 2014, 2013 Arizona Jazz Festival, 2013/2014 Grand JazzFest, 2014 Shoreline Jazz Festival, 2016 Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Jazz Festival, 2017 Cancun Jazz Festival, 20th Seabreeze Jazz Festival (2018) and is a frequent performer on the venue/club scene. Additionally, Denny enjoys performing as sideman to guitarist Peter White and more.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
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Policies
Parking
General Admission parking is free.
General Admission Handicap Parking is available on a first-come basis in front of the main entrance. Follow the signs for handicap parking. Parking managed by the Mountain Brook Vineyards staff.
Reserve ticket holders (V.I.P. Tables) will park in the Mountain Brook Vineyards designated parking lot near the reserved entrances.
What to bring
- Your photo ID
- One clear bag per person: Should not exceed 12″ X 6″ X 12″ or a one-gallon clear plastic bag (Ziplock bag or similar)
- One small umbrella: To use between sets for shade if needed. Must come down during performances.
- Your cellphone: for great photos. #mountainbrookvineyards #bryzenpromotions
- Comfortable clothing and shoes
- Smiles and good vibes encouraged
ZERO TOLERANCE FOR DRUG USE OR POSSESSION
We have a zero-tolerance policy for drug use and possession. Police officers will be working inside and outside of the event, and all narcotics laws will be strictly enforced. Be responsible!
SECURITY & ENTRY
By purchasing a ticket, you agree to submit– if requested, to a full search including your pockets and bags, having all of your items examined, a full pat-down, and possibly removing your shoes. We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone.
ALCOHOL POLICY
All alcoholic beverages purchased inside the venue must be consumed inside the venue itself. No alcoholic beverages (opened or non-opened) may leave the gated area.
ALL TICKETS
All tickets will include local and state taxes, city of Tryon.
FESTIVAL POLICies
Show is rain or shine. All ticket orders are final.
Limit One Bag Per Person.
No refunds or exchanges. No exceptions.
No smoking excepted designated smoking areas. (See staff or map above for designated areas).
No coolers, outside beverages, food or open containers containing liquid (including coffee).
No cameras or video recording equipment allowed — only cell phone and mobile tablet photography is permitted.
No unauthorized/unlicensed vendors.
No unauthorized solicitations, handbills, sampling, giveaways, etc.
No tailgating.
CLEAR BAG POLICy
To speed up entry, each patron will be allowed entry with their choice of ONE ITEM below:
- One clear bag, purse, or backpack per person (no larger that 12″ X 6″ X 12″)
- One 1-gallon clear freezer bag (Zip-lock style or similar)
- One small fanny pack
- One small clutch purse with or without a strap about the size of your hand
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Coolers
- Outside food or beverages (including alcohol and candy)
- All cameras (only cell phone and tablet photography allowed)
- Cans and cups containing product
- Chairs with an umbrella style roofs (canopy chairs) or any structure that would impede viewing from behind.
- Multi pocket large purses, bags or backpack (over 15″×15″)
- Illegal substances
- Drugs or drug paraphernalia
- Pets
- Laser pointers and air horns
- Rolling carts or wagons
- Tents and large umbrellas
- Flags or banners
- Bota bags
- Weapons of any kind (includes pocketknives, pepper spray, fireworks, etc.)
ACCEPTABLE ITEMS
- Small bags, SINGLE compartment backpacks, plush backpacks, & purses (maximum 15″×15″)
- Camelbacks with no more than two main compartments and one smaller compartment—must be empty upon entry
- One Bag
- Cell phones and mobile tablets
- Fanny packs
- Sunglasses & hats
- Lighter and sealed pack of cigarettes
- Earplugs
- Powder makeup and sealed tampons
- Packs of gum
- Prescription medication: Prescription medication must be in the original pharmacy issued container and labelled for use by the attendee in possession of the medication. Over the counter medicines must be in pill form and in its original packaging. No liquids are allowed.
VENDORS
FOOD VENDORS ($125.00 fee). Must be licensed.
ARTISAN VENDORS ($75.00 fee). Handcrafted items only. (No resale of items)
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