San Diego Jazz Party 2027

The Party

Event overview

San Diego Jazz Party 2027 at Marriott Mission Valley in San Diego, California.

February 19 – 21, 2027

Hotel & travel

Marriott Mission Valley

San Diego, California

Patron, Donor & Sponsor VIP Cocktail Reception

Friday, February 19, 2027 at 5:00 PM – Friday, February 19, 2027 at 6:30 PM

Included with Patron Weekend Pass

Opening Night Jazz

Friday, February 19, 2027 at 7:00 PM – Friday, February 19, 2027 at 11:00 PM

7:00–8:00pm — Dan Barrett’s Old Fashioned Jazz Band Traditional jazz and small group swing Dan Barrett, trombone (leader) Jon Erik Kellso, trumpet Harry Allen, tenor sax Rossano Sportiello, piano, Parker Weis, Clarinet, bass Danny Coots, drums 8:10–9:10pm — Chuck Redd’s Quintessential Quintet sponsored by Pat Goodhope Chuck Redd, drums (leader) Jason Fabus, alto sax Frank Vignola, guitar, Danny Coots, drums 9:20–10:20pm — Richard Simon’s Central Avenue Bluesicians Classic West Coast blues & swing Richard Simon, bass (leader) Rickey Woodard, tenor sax John Allred, trombone, Duke Heitger, trumpet, Jason Wanner, piano, Josh Collazo, drums Lineup subject to change.

Big Band Brunch - Brunch Opens 9:30

Saturday, February 20, 2027 at 9:30 AM – Saturday, February 20, 2027 at 12:00 PM

9:30am Brunch Buffet opens 10:00–11:00am — Big Band Brunch with the “stock” market Barrett, Dan (trombone) Allred, John (trombone) Allen, Harry (tenor sax) Fabus, Jason (alto sax) Woodard, Rickey (tenor sax) Fabus, Jason (alto sax) Parker Weis (clarinet) Heitger, Duke (trumpet) Shaw, Bryan (trumpet); Jon-Eric Kellso (trumpet) Raniolo, Vinny (guitar) Coots, Danny (drums) Rocha, Sam (bass) Andrew Barrett (piano) Dawn Lambeth (voice) as needed 11:10–11:40am — Piano Spotlight Lineup subject to change.

Afternoon Jazz

Saturday, February 20, 2027 at 11:50 AM – Saturday, February 20, 2027 at 4:00 PM

11:50am–12:30pm — Rossano Sportiello & The Ultra Hiptet Rossano Sportiello, piano (leader) Harry Allen, tenor sax Jon Erik Kellso, trumpet Josh Collazo, drums 12:40–1:10pm — Andrew Barrett “From Rags to Riches” Andrew Barrett, piano ragtime into stride and swing. 1:20–1:50pm — Jason and Parker “New Kids on the Block” Spotlighting rising talents Jason Fabus, piano/alto sax Parker Weiss, clarinet/sax 2:00–2:50pm — Richard Simon’s Central Avenue Bluesicians Richard Simon, bass Rickey Woodard, tenor sax John Allred, trombone, Duke, Trumpet, Jason Wanner, piano Josh Collazo, drums 3:00–4:00pm — Chuck Redd’s Quintessential Quintet sponsored by Pat Goodhope Chuck Redd, drums Jason Fabus, alto sax Frank Vignola, guitar Peter Washington, bass Danny Coots, drums Lineup subject to change. 4:00pm-7:00PM Break

A Taste of Jazz - Salute to Danny Coots Legend

Saturday, February 20, 2027 at 7:00 PM – Saturday, February 20, 2027 at 11:00 PM

7:00–8:00pm — The “Frank & Vinny Show” A dazzling guitar duo with humor, virtuosity, and charm Frank Vignola & Vinny Raniolo, guitars 8:10pm-8:20pm Legend presentation 8:20–9:10pm — Danny and Dawn; Dawn Lambeth vocals, Jason Wanner Piano, Harry Allen Tenor Sax, Danny Coots, Drums; Sponsored by John McQuillan 9:20-10:15pm— Late night Sax with Rickey Woodard and guests Lineup subject to change.

Sunday Performers & Finale

Sunday, February 21, 2027 at 10:30 AM – Sunday, February 21, 2027 at 5:00 PM

A salute to jazz icons and Unforgettable Finale Coffee available in the lobby 10:30am 11:00am–11:45am — Dan Barrett’s Old Fashioned Jazz Band Traditional jazz & small group swing Dan Barrett, trombone Jon Erik Kellso, trumpet Harry Allen, tenor sax Jason Wanner, piano Danny Coots, drums 11: 55am-12:40pm — Richard Simon’s Central Avenue Bluesicians Richard Simon, bass Rickey Woodard, tenor sax John Allred, trombone, Jason Wanner, piano Josh Collazo, drums 12:50pm-1:30pm — Is the stock market open on Sunday? Barrett, Dan (trombone) Allred, John (trombone) Allen, Harry (tenor sax) Fabus, Jason (alto sax) Ricky Woodard, (tenor sax) Fabus, Jason (alto sax) Parker Weis (clarinet) Duke Heitger, (trumpet) Shaw, Bryan (trumpet); Jon-Eric Kellso (trumpet) Raniolo, Vinny (guitar) Josh Collazo (drums) Rocha, Sam (bass) Andrew Barrett (piano) Dawn Lambeth (voice) as needed 1:40- 2:20: Chuck Redd’s Quintessential Quintet sponsored by Pat Goodhope Chuck Redd, drums Jason Fabus, alto sax Frank Vignola, guitar Danny Coots, drums 2:30pm -3:10pm Dawn Lambeth’s favorites, Dawn Lambeth vocals Harry Allen, tenor sax Josh Collazo, drums Rossano Sportiello, piano Sponsored by John McQuillan 3:15–3:50pm — The “Frank & Vinny Show” Frank Vignola & Vinny Raniolo, guitars 4:00–4:30pm — Finale: All Musicians A joyful, all hands on deck closing set featuring the entire SDJP roster. Thank you from the stage and pass the torch to next legend 7:00pm- ? Jam session in lobby Lineup subject to change.