Starting at 5:30 p.m., VIP passholders and Jazz Club members are welcome to the dessert reception in the Newport Performing Arts Center lobby, with music by local favorites guitarist Greg Ernst and bassist Ron Green.
Thanks for your interest in the Oregon Coast Jazz Party! VIP Weekend Passes, which include admission to all events listed below at a savings of more than 15% off single-ticket prices, are available ONLY July 22 through August 16. Please call the Newport Performing Arts Center box office at 541-265-2787 or visit 777 W. Olive Street in Newport to purchase your VIP weekend passes.
Single tickets go on sale in the box office and online starting August 19. View the complete schedule as a PDF here (schedule is subject to change without notice). Sets start promptly at the times listed; patrons who arrive late will be seated at the next available break.
Welcome Dessert Reception
Session 1: Opening Night
With sets led by Terell Stafford, Dena DeRose, and Roxy Coss
Session 2: Friday Nightcap – SOLD OUT
Houston Person Dance Party
- 10:15pm – Houston Person (ts), Mike Wofford (p), Martin Wind (b), Lewis Nash (d)
The spacious Newport Performing Arts Center lobby features table seating and a space for dancing; no-host snacks & beverages available.
Saturday Morning with Dena
Free lecture & demo about all things jazz with pianist/vocalist Dena DeRose
- 9:00am – A free lecture/demo about all things jazz with pianist and vocalist Dena DeRose, presented by Just Jazz in the David Ogden Stiers Theatre.
Session 4: Jazz in the Afternoon, Set 1
Session 6: Saturday Nightcap – SOLD OUT
Jam Session led by Holly Hofmann
- 10:00pm – Holly Hofmann (f) with Roxy Coss (ss/ts/f), Larry Koonse (g), Martin Wind (b), Matt Wilson (d) and special guests.
The spacious Newport Performing Arts Center lobby features table seating; no-host snacks & beverages available.
Session 7: Oregon Coast Jazz Party All-Stars Playing the Nat King Cole Songbook
10:30am – The entire artist lineup joins together for a celebration of Nat King Cole’s 100th birthday! From his inimitable voice and piano style to the many hits he made famous, like “Mona Lisa,” “Route 66,” “Unforgettable,” and his own composition “Straighten Up and Fly Right,” Nat Cole’s music is something to celebrate! With short breaks for food and beverage.
CD Signing/Meet the Artists
Wrap up the 2019 Oregon Coast Jazz Party and get autographs in the PAC Lobby. Thank you for coming, and see you next year!