Founded & Organized By ChillOut Productions [email protected] - +971 4 3911196 www.dubaijazzfest.com - www.chilloutproductions.com THE FULL SCHEDULE P1 Founded & Organized By ChillOut Productions MAIN GIGS [email protected] - +971 4 3911196 “1st WEEKEND – 1st NIGHT” www.dubaijazzfest.com - www.chilloutproductions.com THURSDAY FEB 14, 2013 GARY HONOR 07:30 – 08:30pm SAXOPHONIST | FLUTIST | COMPOSER | ARTIST This sax star in the making has worked with many of the world’s greatest entertainers, sharing the stage with the likes of Icehouse, James Morrison, Guy Sebastian, Jackiem Joyner, Peter White, Cindy Bradley and Jaared. His album, Heads & Tales marks his debut on Trippin’ n’ Rhythm that includes compositions that he has written in collaboration with label-mate and producer Oli Silk. GUY MANOUKIAN 08:45 – 10:00pm JAZZ FUSION MUSICIAN | COMPOSER | PIANIST Guy attributes his unique musical flare to his rich Armenian culture and heritage. Although his music’s base notes are classical, he managed to give it a modern twist to ravage the contemporary music scene. Believe it or not, this genius started playing when he was four, and started composing his own musical pieces at eight. He has recorded On Tour with Wyclef Jean, and has worked with 50 cent, French rapper Diams, Raul Di Blasio and Mario Reyes from the Gypsy Kings. His talent has paved the way for him to be the first Lebanese performer in the Sydney Opera House on January 2013. ONEREPUBLIC 10:30 – 12:00am AMERICAN POP ROCK BAND Influenced by The Beatles and U2, Social-media sensation OneRepublic has proven their worth starting from their debut album, Dreaming Out Loud, which was certified platinum in the U.S., and certified gold in Australia, Austria and Canada, to their second album Waking Up, which was no newcomer to Billboard’s top music charts. Their breakout song Apologize was a major hit internationally where it became #1 in 16 countries, and stayed at the #1 spot for eight consecutive weeks on the Billboard Pop 100 chart. P2 Founded & Organized By ChillOut Productions MAIN GIGS [email protected] - +971 4 3911196 “1st WEEKEND – 2nd NIGHT” www.dubaijazzfest.com - www.chilloutproductions.com FRIDAY FEB 15, 2013 NICHOLAS COLE 07:30 – 08:30pm KEYBOARDIST | COMPOSER | PRODUCER Self-proclaimed renegade Jazz journalist was first signed by Cutmore Records at the age of 18, with the technical proficiency and artistic vision of those twice his age. His major label debut explores the endless possibilities within contemporary instrumental music minus the baggage that comes from the genre. His debut radio single Between Us has spent the last 10 weeks in the Billboard top 10 and the buzz has just begun to spread around the world about this exciting young talent. CHUCK LOEB 08:45 – 10:00pm COMPOSER | MUSICAL DIRECTOR | PRODUCER Started as a sideman with Jazz luminaries Chico Hamilton, Ray Barreto and Hubert Laws, this skillful musician has proven himself to the world in his career that spans for four decades. He recorded a number of highly regarded solo records with his 1996 single The Music Inside which rode the #1 spot on the Billboard charts for 6 consecutive weeks. His resume also includes music for commercial jingles and a variety of television programs and motion pictures. 3 DOORS DOWN 10:30 – 12:00am AMERICAN ROCK BAND The band rose to international fame with their first single Kryptonite, which became #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. Their first studio album The Better Life sold over 6 million records. Since then, they have been regarded as pioneers in the rock genre with numerous platinum albums and an endless list of awards. They often perform more than 300 concerts a year and have shared the stage with artists such as Megadeth, Nickelback, Hinder, and Daughtry. P3 Founded & Organized By ChillOut Productions OSN JAZZ GARDEN [email protected] - +971 4 3911196 1st NIGHT” www.dubaijazzfest.com - www.chilloutproductions.com SATURDAY FEB 16, 2013 PAUL BROWN 08:00 – 09:00pm GUITARIST | COMPOSER Two-time Grammy Award winner’s dynamic, R&B driven vibe has been a trademark of smooth urban Jazz since he produced Boney James’ hit debut Trust in 1992. Scored more than 50 #1 charting airplay hits as the genre’s top producer, Brown has enjoyed extraordinary success as an artist in his own right since the release of his debut album Up Front in 2004. SAX GORDON & BAND 09:30 – 10:30pm VOCALIST | SAXOPHONIST Gordon has gained his first musical experiences in Northern California with combos and big bands in the Sacramento area, eventually performing and recording with Bay Area Blues giant Johnny Heartsman. Since coming to Boston, he has become one of the most sought-after saxophonists in his field, both in recording studios and in clubs and concert halls worldwide. P4 Founded & Organized By ChillOut Productions OSN JAZZ GARDEN [email protected] - +971 4 3911196 2nd NIGHT” www.dubaijazzfest.com - www.chilloutproductions.com SUNDAY FEB 17, 2013 MARC ANTOINE 08:00 – 09:00pm GUITARIST | COMPOSER | PRODUCER Protégé of Andres Segovia and John Williams, Marc’s career boast many #1 hits on the R&R contemporary Jazz charts, as well as topping the billboard charts. In 1995, R&R elected him best new artist of the year, which was followed by his Gavin Award in1998, a Latin Grammy for best instrumental song in 2005 and the international artist of the year at the Chicago Jazz awards in 2010. BRIAN TEMPLETON & BAND 09:30 – 10:30pm VOCALIST | HARMONICIST A Blues star with a powerful voice and stage presence, Brian has toured as the front man of the legendary Radio Kings and worked alongside Otis Grand, James Cotton, Sonny Rhodes and Enrico Crivellaro. His body of recording work includes four records with The Radio Kings and three as a solo artist. All of these discs have been received with much enthusiasm from critics and fans alike. P5 Founded & Organized By ChillOut Productions OSN JAZZ GARDEN [email protected] - +971 4 3911196 3rd NIGHT” www.dubaijazzfest.com - www.chilloutproductions.com MONDAY FEB 18, 2013 OLI SILK 08:00 – 09:00pm KEYBOARDIST | PRODUCER Following a top 20 radio single Easy Does It and over a dozen successful live performances in the USA, his song Chill Or Be Chilled reached #3 on the Billboard Smooth Jazz chart. In 2010, he released his third disc All We Need along with tours alongside friends such as Jackiem Joyner, Jessy J and Cindy Bradley. His skills as a keyboardist have made him the UK's 'go to' guy for Chuck Loeb, Rick Braun, Richard Elliot, Paul Brown and many more. TONI LYNN WASHINGTON & BAND 09:30 – 10:30pm JAZZ VOCALIST With her enchanting vocals, she has captured the heart of Blues in her career for over four decades. This seven WC Handy National Blues Award nominee has taken the Blues scene by storm with the release of Blues at Midnight. In 2003, she released her fourth CD entitled Been So Long, which was universally received as her best ever. P6 Founded & Organized By ChillOut Productions OSN JAZZ GARDEN [email protected] - +971 4 3911196 4th NIGHT” www.dubaijazzfest.com - www.chilloutproductions.com THUESDAY FEB 19, 2013 LIN ROUNTREE 08:00 – 09:00pm TRUMPETER | COMPOSER An accomplished performer and recording artist, this soul-trumpeter is a pioneer in helping to frame the new sound of Soul-Jazz. He has recorded two early projects, which garnered chart topping singles like: For Your Love (feat. Tim Bowman), Candie, Sumthin’ Good and Seldom Sunday. He has played and recorded with some of the industry’s top musicians including: George Duke, Marcus Miller, Nate Harasim, Darren Rahn, Elan Trotman Tim Bowman, Kem and Dwele among others. BARRENCE WHITFIELD & BAND 09:30 – 10:30pm BLUES VOCALIST Hailed as one of the greatest singing voice of the past twenty-plus years, this diverse performer has toured widely in Europe and won supporting slots on US tours by artists including Bo Diddley, Tina Turner, George Thorogood, Robert Cray, and Solomon Burke. He is a recipient of seven Boston Music Awards. In the 1990s, Whitfield contributed tracks to Merle Haggard and Don Covay tribute albums, and recorded two albums with country music singer-songwriter Tom Russell. P7 Founded & Organized By ChillOut Productions OSN JAZZ GARDEN [email protected] - +971 4 3911196 5th NIGHT” www.dubaijazzfest.com - www.chilloutproductions.com WEDNESDAY FEB 20, 2013 BRIAN SIMPSON 08:00 – 09:00pm KEYBOARDIST | COMPOSER | STUDIO MUSICIAN A well-known and exciting force on the Contemporary Jazz scene, Brian has toured the world with pop divas Teena Marie, Sheena Easton and Janet Jackson. In 1991, he co-wrote the #1 Pop hit The First Time by Surface, which conquered both the R&B and Adult Contemporary charts. His breakthrough as a solo artist began in 2005 with the #1 radio hit It’s All Good, which hit #1 on the Radio & Records Smooth Jazz Airplay chart and remained in the Top 5 for four months. BOSTON BLUES ALL-STAR REVIEW 09:30 – 10:30pm SAX GORDON – BRIAN TEMPLETON – TONI LYNN WASHINGTON BARRENCE WHITFIELD Boston An all-star one-night only performing together on one stage for your Boston Blues favorites! It’s four Blues times the Jazz with Rhythm & Blues vocalist and musicians. Session P8 Founded & Organized By ChillOut Productions MAIN GIGS [email protected] - +971 4 3911196 “2nd WEEKEND – 1st NIGHT” www.dubaijazzfest.com - www.chilloutproductions.com THURSDAY FEB 21, 2013 DARREN RAHN 07:30 – 08:30pm SAXOPHONIST | PRODUCER Becoming a major player in the Contemporary Jazz genre, Darren recently scored two top five Billboard hits, including his #1 smash hit Talk of the Town. His breakthrough was his work with Wayman Tisdale on the #1 single Ain’t No Stopping Us Now.