THE SAN DIEGO JAZZ PARTY HAS BEEN THE BEST PARTY OF THE YEAR FOR 22 YEARS. OUR 23RD YEAR IN FEBRUARY 2011 WILL BE CERTAIN TO CONTINUE AS A "BEST EVER".

February 25 - 27, 2011
At the Hilton San Diego/Del Mar
in Del Mar, California

As always, our Jazz Party will feature weekend-long performances by world-class, mainstream jazz musicians, all of whom are popular and renowned recording artists.

We have an annual tradition of honoring one of our musicians as an SDJP "Jazz Legend" for his or her outstanding contribution to America's jazz heritage. In 2010, we honored the venerable drummer, the late Jake Hanna, who died a week before our festival. Past honorees have included Ed Polcer, the late Barney Kessel, trumpet legend Joe Wilder, pianist/composer Dick Hyman, Jeannie Cheatham and the late Jimmy Cheatham. In 2011, we will be pleased to honor one of the world's greatest and best known jazz guitarists - Bucky Pizzarelli. Our three-day festival will be held again in the ballroom of the Hilton San Diego/Del Mar - a great location for a weekend of good food, relaxation, libations, and outstanding classic jazz. Those who purchase Patron badges for the three-day weekend will be Jazz Party guests on Friday afternoon for a Cocktail Party and for brunch on Saturday morning. Music will be provided at both events.

Click on the "Musicians" link to see the list of talented professionals who will perform at our Party in February 2011.