Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 4:00pm

“Our stay in Kauai was perfect! The setting couldn't have been lovelier and the people so warm and accommodating.” —Joyce Cooling, performer at the 1st Annual Red Clay Jazz Festival

We agree with so many, Kauai should have a jazz festival — so KCA is doing it! On June 26, 2010, enjoy a rainbow of sounds from four musical ensembles representing a blend of local stars and internationally renowned jazz artists. This unique Kauai music extravaganza is KCA's commitment to realize the vision of the late Pete Robinson, a veteran Kauai jazz DJ.

The 3rd Annual Red Clay Jazz Festival brings a diverse set of artists to entertain our Kauai audience: legendary saxophonist Ernie Watts; lauded jazz guitarist Peter Sprague; world-class rhythm players Noel Okimoto, Kenny Endo, and Dean Taba; and Kauai's own Will Lydgate Trio.

Don't miss this highlight of the KCA season, featuring fantastic jazz accompanied by food and drinks. Get your tickets today!

Location

The festival is outdoors with lawn seating. The location is the picturesque Fort Alexander site at The St. Regis Princeville Resort, Princeville, Kauai.

Artists

Ernie Watts

Two-time Grammy Award winner Ernie Watts is one of the most versatile and prolific saxophone players on the music scene. In a diverse career that has spanned more than 40 years, he has been featured on over 500 recordings by artists ranging from Cannonball Adderley to Frank Zappa, always exhibiting his unforgettable trademark sound. After 15 solo records for a variety of labels, large and small, Watts started Flying Dolphin Records, a company he runs with his wife Patricia.

www.erniewatts.com

Peter Sprague Trio

“Sprague is a musical heavy hitter of absolutely world-class stature.” —Craig Yerkes, San Diego Troubadour

Over his thirty-plus years as a professional musician, jazz guitarist Peter Sprague has evolved into a musical powerhouse, having produced or played on over 190 recordings. Sprague has earned plaudits from critics for both his live performances and his prolific recording work. He has recorded many of his own albums on the Concord, Xanadu, and SBE record labels and has been a guest artist on many other records. Chick Corea, Hubert Laws, David Benoit, and Sergio Mendes are a few of the many great artists with whom Sprague has worked.

www.petersprague.com
www.myspace.com/petersprague

Rhythm Summit:
Noel Okimoto, Kenny Endo, and Dean Taba

Rhythm Summit brings together the artistry and musicality of two world-class drummers, Noel Okimoto (western drums, vibraphones, percussion) and Kenny Endo (taiko drum, bamboo flute, percussion), for an extraordinary East-West collaboration.

Okimoto is a Royal Hawaiian Band member, composer, vibist, and one of the top jazz drummers in Hawaii. Endo is a leader in the contemporary use of Japanese taiko. Together with innovative bassist Dean Taba, they create compelling music that blends rhythms and sounds from East and West.

www.noelokimoto.com
www.kennyendo.com
www.deantaba.com

Will Lydgate Trio:
Will Lydgate, Kirk Smart, David Braun and Tony Rodarte

Pricing

• Premier Admission - $100
  Includes:
  • Admission to the festival
  • Premium seating
  • Meal
  • Two beverages
  • Souvenirs from the festival
  
  
• General Admission - $45
  Includes:
  • Admission to the festival