2010 Champagne Jazz Series Announced

Thornton Winery is pleased to announce the lineup for its 2010 Champagne Jazz Series. The 22nd annual Thornton Winery Champagne Jazz Series kicks off in smooth style with Euge Groove & Down to the Bone on Sunday, April 25, 2010, at 4 PM. Tickets are  $55.00 general admission, Gourmet Supper package at $ 120.00.

Located in Southern California’s beautiful Temecula Wine Country, Thornton Winery hosts an entire series of smooth jazz concerts April through October.  Guests are invited to relax and enjoy picturesque vineyard views, amazing food, premium wines, and top flight smooth jazz at the intimate and acoustically superb Mediterranean Fountain Terrace.  Offering a memorable and unique concert experience, this outdoor concert venue is the ideal spot for combining amazing music, stunning surroundings, and the opportunity to taste premium wines and award-winning cuisine.

The series features today’s top smooth jazz greats including crowd favorites such as Keiko Matsui, Peter White, Dave Koz, and Brian Culbertson.  In all there will be 20 concerts. President Steve Thornton said, ” Our line up exemplifies the best of the best to celebrate our notable past and our extraordinary future.  We think we’ve done that with this series.”
A special Gourmet Supper Package, prepared by award – winning Executive Chef Steve Pickell of  five-star Café Champagne, is available during each performance. The package includes a reserved table under a covered patio, a three-course gourmet meal, tax and gratuity. Early reservations are highly recommended, as seating is limited.

Winemaker Don Reha offers a selection of Thornton sparkling and premium varietal wines. In addition, assorted beverages, bottled water and freshly prepared items from the outdoor Jazz Grill will also be available for purchase before and during the concerts.

General admission seating is available in rows of concert-style seats as well as a limited number of small tables for four on a first-come-first-serve basis. Season tickets, which offer reserved seating and parking, are also available. All tickets include a commemorative 2010 Champagne Jazz Series glass.

Guests can order tickets or ask questions by calling 951-699-3021. Tickets may be purchased Online, and the entire concert schedule may be viewed below  or online at www.ThorntonWine.com

22nd Annual Jazz Schedule

 GA = General Admission  / GSP = Gourmet Supper Package

  EUGE GROOVE & DOWN TO THE BONE
SUNDAY, APRIL 25TH – 4PM
GA- $55 / GSP – $120

  BONEY JAMES WITH SPECIAL GUEST
SATURDAY, MAY 8TH – 7PM
GA- $75 / GSP – $150

  HIROSHIMA WITH SPECIAL GUEST
SUNDAY, MAY 23RD – 4PM
GA- $55 / GSP – $120

  JEFFREY OSBORNE WITH SPECIAL GUEST
SATURDAY, JUNE 12TH – 7PM
GA- $65 / GSP – $140

  RnR FEATURING RICK BRAUN & RICHARD ELLIOT
SUNDAY, JUNE 20TH – 4PM
GA- $65 / GSP – $130

  JESSE COOK WITH SPECIAL GUEST
SUNDAY, JUNE 27TH – 4PM
GA- $65 / GSP – $130

  KEIKO MATSUI WITH SPECIAL GUEST
SUNDAY, JULY 11TH – 5PM
GA- $55 / GSP – $120

  BRIAN CULBERTSON WITH SPECIAL GUEST
SUNDAY, JULY 25TH – 5PM
GA- $65 / GSP – $130

  GUITARS & SAX FEATURING GERALD ALBRIGHT, JEFF GOLUB
KIRK WHALUM & PETER WHITE
SATURDAY, JULY 31TH – 7PM
GA- $75 / GSP – $150

  ACOUSTIC ALCHEMY WITH SPECIAL GUEST
SATURDAY, AUGUST 7TH – 7PM
GA- $60 / GSP – $135

  GENTLEMEN OF THE NIGHT
FEATURING MARION MEADOW, PAUL TAYLOR & MICHAEL LINGTON
SATURDAY, AUGUST 14TH – 7PM
GA- $60 / GSP – $135

  BOBBY CALDWELL
SATURDAY, AUGUST 21ST – 7PM
GA- $60 / GSP – $135

  DAVE KOZ & JONATHAN BUTLER WITH SPECIAL GUEST SHEILA E.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 28TH – 7PM
GA- $85 / GSP – $160

  DAVE KOZ & JONATHAN BUTLER WITH SPECIAL GUEST SHEILA E.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 29TH – 5PM
GA- $75 / GSP – $150

  VERY SPECIAL GUEST TO BE ANNOUNCED IN JULY
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH – 5PM
GA- $85 / GSP – $160

  MINDI ABAIR WITH SPECIAL GUEST
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH – 4PM
GA- $55 / GSP – $120

  MICHAEL FRANKS & DAVID BENOIT
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH – 4PM
GA- $60 / GSP – $125

  PETER WHITE
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH – 4PM
GA- $60 / GSP – $125

  NORMAN BROWN’S SUMMER STORM FEATURING BRENDA RUSSELL, PHIL PERRY & JESSE J
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2ND – 7PM
GA- $65 / GSP – $140

  THE RIPPINGTONS WITH SPECIAL GUEST
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10TH – 4PM
GA- $55 / GSP – $120

  FOURPLAY WITH SPECIAL GUEST
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16TH – 7PM
GA- $60 / GSP – $135