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Hollywood and Highland will kick off their popular wine, Jazz & Moonlight Summer Concert series on July 1.
Sponsorship by kjazz 88.1 FM, fine wines by Stella Rosa and food by Wolfgang Puck Catering, the Wine & Jazz Concert Series will take place every Tuesday evening in the Central Courtyard (2nd Level) from July 1 – July 29 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Each of the five weeks features a popular act, closing with legendary Latin jazz artist Pancho Sanchez on July 29th. Since the series’ inception with kjazz 88.1 FM have raised nearly $350, 000 for Project Angel Food. The entertainment is FREE.

Appealing to music lovers from around the world, this event each year attracts tourists for the summer season and locals, and wine enthusiasts. Each year the series break records for attendance.

The series will kick off with the music of the legendary Pete Escovedo. The timbalero played with Cal Tjader and formed his own Chicano-rock group, Azteca, before coming to joining the Carlos Santana’s band in the 1970s. Throughout a long career, Escovedo has focused on a vision of contemporary Latin jazz filtered through a pop-tinged prism. His eleven-member group produces a unique and powerful sound, a mixture of African, Brazilian, contemporary Latin, jazz, soul and pop styles.

As a patriarch of a talented musical family, Escovedo also performs with his family of percussion players childen Shelia E, Michael and Pete.

This year’s stellar line-up of artists includes:

July 1 Pete Escovedo Latin Jazz Orchestra
July 8 Brian Auger’s Oblivion Express
July 15 Jose Rizo’s Mongorama
July 22 Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe
July 29 Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band

At each concert, guests have the opportunity to enjoy fine wines while nibbling on an assortment of cheeses, fruits and breads prepared by Wolfgang Puck Catering. The entertainment is free. Wine tasting (and assorted sampler box) is $10.00. All proceeds from the wine bar will directly benefit Project Angel Food ( a non-profit organization, whose mission is to deliver free and nutritious meals to men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS and other serious life-threatening illnesses.